Tech: Proposed Law Blocks Export Of America’s Least Threatening Gun

 Designed by Defense Distributed, the 3D printed Liberator pistol is both a revolutionary concept and a profoundly mediocre gun. The Liberator is the world's first successful 3D printed gun, capable of firing a single bullet, with only a modest risk of exploding in the hand of the shooter. Shortly after it’s creation, the State Department moved to block the group sharing the file online. Now, a proposed rule change to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations could keep all files for 3D printed guns offline.

The change in question is to the definition of “technical data,” and it is, unsurprisingly, quite a technical paragraph. From the proposed rules:

Video: Google Translate Adds 20 Languages To Augmented Reality App

Google, the company that ferries you to the internet and might soon ferry you to work, has expanded its toolbox of internet gadgets, adding new functionality to their Translate app: real-time text translation of 20 new languages via the camera. It’s another step towards either true augmented reality or John Carpenter’s They Live, but no matter what it’s very cool.

The ever-hip programmers at Google even put together a little video, translating 1958 hit single La Bamba. The video showcases the app’s versatility: the camera instantly translates languages like Bulgarian, Catalan, and Filipino to and from English.

The app is available for Android and iOS for free.

Tech: How Artificial Intelligence Can Make Drugs Better and Faster

When researchers used to try to diagnose and treat diseases, they would often search for one mutation on a single gene that was causing the problem. Or maybe they would look for average effects of a mutation that led to a disease across the entire population. But these approaches ignored the complexities and specifics that truly give rise to disease — demographic information, proteins, multi-gene interactions, environmental effects, and a whole host of other facets.

Video: Facebook Finally Reveals Its Own Internet Drone, And It’s Huge

While Project Loon found an initial home in Sri Lanka, Facebook has its own update for its plan to provide wireless internet from the skies.

Mark Zuckerberg announced the completion of Aquila, Facebook’s first full-scale aircraft designed to deliver wireless internet with lasers, as a part of their project with Internet.org. Aquila is solar-powered, weighs “less than a car,” and has the wingspan of a Boeing 737, according to the Facebook post. Mock-ups we’ve seen in the past make it look like a giant boomerang, but the full design resembles more of a slimmed down B-2 stealth bomber. "Aquila" is also a constellation, named after the bird that carried Zeus' thunderbolts to battle in Greco-Roman mythology.

Tech: Google's Balloons Will Provide An Entire Country With Wi-Fi

Google’s plan to bring internet to the world via balloon has found a toehold in central Asia. The government of Sri Lanka announced this week that Google’s Project Loon will provide "affordable high-speed" internet coverage for the entire country, beamed from balloons floating in the atmosphere.

PL the world's best league but Barcelona the best team - Suarez

Luis Suarez says that while the Premier League is the game's top championship, Barcelona are "the best team in the world".

The Uruguay international spent three-and-a-half years plying his trade in England with Liverpool, winning the 2013-14 PFA Players' Player of the Year award before moving to Catalunya last summer.

Breaking News: Former Barcelona president blasts Perez

Joan Gaspart says the Real Madrid leader is a good person and businessman, but a "zero" when it comes to running his club

Real Madrid chief Florentino Perez has been labelled a "zero as a president" by his former Barcelona counterpart Joan Gaspart.

Madrid have lifted three league titles, two Champions Leagues and the Club World Cup during Perez's two stints at the helm, while also spending big money on a host of star names.

Scientists Want To Use Drones To Capture Whale Snot

Whales are awesome and important. But because they are so big and sensitive to sound, researchers have a hard time collecting all the data they need without freaking them out. Now, whale biologists from the nonprofit Ocean Alliance have teamed up with students from the Olin College of Engineering to create drones that can capture one of the most important biological materials--a whale’s snot--without disturbing the animals. They’ve launched a Kickstarter campaign to help fund their research.

Whale “blow” is the combination of mucus, or snot, water, and tissue that may sound very gross, but is essential for whale biologists--from it, they can tell if the whales are stressed or pregnant based on their hormones, check their snot to see if they are infected with any viruses, or gather tissue samples for DNA analysis.

Breaking News: Twitter Turns Down The CRISPR Hype

The gene editing technique CRISPR was launched from relative public obscurity to the mainstream today when #CRISPRfacts began trending on Twitter, quieting some of the hype surrounding a Wired story.

CRISPR does hold a lot of promise. Unlike previous gene editing techniques, the CRISPR-Cas9 system is so specific that it can quickly and cheaply change individual base pairs of DNA. It might one day remove antibiotic resistance genes from bacteria or help to clone woolly mammoths in elephant cells, but it likely won't be accomplishing anything quite so revolutionary anytime soon.

Tech: Google unlinking Google+ from YouTube

Google has revealed plans to sideline its social network Google+ by changing the way users log in to its products and services.

It said it would no longer require users to sign up to Google+ to post comments to products such as YouTube.

Brad Horowitz, who manages Google's photos and sharing services, announced the changes in a blog on Monday.

One expert told the BBC that some YouTube creators had reacted to the news with "glee".
Google had been criticised by YouTube stars over its attempt to integrate Google+ with the video sharing site.

Breaking News: Apple Watch coming to a Best Buy near you

There's a new way to get the Apple Watch.

Best Buy announced that the gadget will have a spot on its shelves starting August 7.

One hundred Best Buy stores will stock the Apple Watch at first. By the time holiday season rolls around, another 200 stores will carry it.

Nationwide, Best Buy has more than 1,400 stores and locations. Although only a small percentage of the stores will offer the Apple Watch, the watch will also be available at retailer's website.

I'm not trying to surpass Messi - Neymar

Barcelona star Neymar has insisted that it is not his goal to surpass team-mate Lionel Messi as one of the best players in the world.

The Argentina international has been voted the game's best on four occasions in the past six years and is widely regarded as one of the best around in the history of the game.

Breaking News: Walcott deal 'closer', says Wenger

The England international has said that he is negotiating an extension with the Gunners and his boss has now revealed that an agreement is edging ever nearer

Theo Walcott is close to signing his new contract at Arsenal, according to manager Arsene Wenger.

The England international is out of contract at the end of the coming season, having signed a three-and-a-half-year deal in January 2013.

Facebook Loses Appeal on New York Search Warrants

A New York state appeals court ruled on Tuesday that Facebook had no legal standing to challenge search warrants on behalf of its customers, a decision that dealt a blow to civil libertarians and social media companies seeking to expand Internet privacy.

Upholding a lower court decision, the five-judge panel in Manhattan said that under state and federal law only a defendant can challenge a search warrant, and it must be done during a hearing before trial. At that point, defendants can move to have evidence thrown out as the fruit of an illegal search.

Forbes names Real Madrid the world's most valuable sports team for the third straight year

Real Madrid remain the most valuable sports team in the world with a worth of $3.26 billion, according to the prestigious publication Forbes. On its website, the magazine states that the Whites have held on to top spot thanks to revenue of $746 million, the highest in the world of sport, and operating income of $171 million. Real Madrid lead the ranking ahead of the Dallas Cowboys and the New York Yankees.

Robot Visits White House in America

President Barack Obama meets Alice Wong, founder of the Disability Visibility Project, at the White House on July 20.

Alice Wong was President Barack Obama's first telerobotic visitor when she maneuvered her robot to meet the Commander in Chief on Monday.

Bayern confirm Vidal deal with Juventus

The Chilean will join up with the Bundesliga champions next week pending a medical, according to CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge

Bayern Munich have confirmed that midfielder Arturo Vidal will join the club from Juventus pending a contract signing and a medical.

Ronaldo's angry response to Benitez

Cristiano Ronaldo reacted angrily to Rafa Benitez's decision to rule out one of his goals during training on Wednesday.

The 30-year-old was caught gesticulating on camera by television station Cuatro and shouting 'Vai Caralho!' in the direction of the Real Madrid coach.

Messi is the Pele of this generation - Belletti

The former Barcelona and Chelsea defender has hailed the Argentine's quality and says he will define the current era of football

Juliano Belletti has says his former Barcelona team-mate Lionel Messi is the "Pele of this generation".

The 28-year-old returned to his best form in the second half of last season to inspire the Catalans to the treble but was criticised back in Argentina following the Albiceleste's Copa America final defeat.

Totti: It's a shame iconic Casillas is gone

The 38-year-old one-club man mourned the departure of the Real Madrid legend and hailed him as a "great man" ahead of Roma's friendly against the Spanish side

Roma star Francesco Totti has said that it is "a shame" to see an "icon" like Iker Casillas leave Real Madrid.

The 34-year-old goalkeeper brought an end to a 25-year period at the Santiago Bernabeu last week when he departed to join Porto.

Robben: Quality Vidal can help any team

The winger believes the midfielder could be a huge asset to Bayern Munich as he nears a move to the Allianz Arena

Arjen Robben has revealed his delight at the prospect of teaming up with Juventus midfielder Arturo Vidal at Bayern Munich next season.

The two clubs have agreed a €40 million fee for the Chile international, while the player's agent negotiated personal terms with the Bavarians on Tuesday.

Xavi 'angry and sad' at Casillas treatment

The Spain legend has criticised Real Madrid for the way they handled the departure of his friend and admits that he will vote in the Barcelona presidential election

Barcelona legend Xavi says Real Madrid's treatment of Iker Casillas over his departure has left "a bad taste" in his mouth.

The goalkeeper, who won five league titles and the Champions League three times during a 25-year period at the Santiago Bernabeu that started when he was nine-years-old, sat alone in Madrid's media room as he announced his departure from the club on Sunday in an emotional press conference.
The club were criticised for the way the announcement was handled, which lead to them putting together a last-minute tribute for the club icon.

Marquez: Ronaldo looks set to leave Real Madrid

Iker Casillas' agent says it is not normal for the Portugal attacker to have sold his image rights to a company owned by Valencia president Peter Lim

Iker Casillas ' agent, Santos Marquez, believes that Cristiano Ronaldo 's decision to sell his image rights to a company owned by Valencia president Peter Lim suggests that the forward is set to leave Real Madrid .

Ronaldo is under contract until 2018 but raised eyebrows on June 29 when he announced that he had signed a deal with Mint Media.

Cristiano Ronaldo no match for Messi, says Nadal

Former Barcelona defender Miguel Angel Nadal believes Real Madrid ace Cristiano Ronaldo is nowhere near the same level as Lionel Messi.

The Argentine forward played a key role in Barcelona's successful 2014-15 campaign as he guided them to the treble with a string of sublime performances.

Tech: Travel jacket does 15 things at once

Here's a jacket that could very well be the Swiss Army Knife of travel wear -- it's got 15 features.

"This is the travel jacket you always needed, but never existed," said Hiral Sanghavi, co-founder of BauBax, which is making the jacket.

With a prototype ready, the startup began its Kickstarter campaign Tuesday at 8:00 a.m. to raise $20,000 to launch the jacket later this year. It hit that target in just over 5 hours.

"I'm thrilled to see how well this product has resonated with people from all over the world," Sanghavi said.
The travel jacket is designed with multiple hidden functions that promise to make commuting of any sort more comfortable and hands-free.

Tech: 9V battery makes your smoke detector so much less annoying

If there's one dumb device in your home worth making smart, it's your smoke detector.

It chirps when your battery is low (inevitably at 3 a.m.), it goes off when you're making stir-fry, and you have to stand on a chair or get out a dish towel to silence it. Most importantly, if there's a real emergency when you're away from home, there's no way for you to know about it.

Windows 10 upgrade: You'll have to wait

Are you counting down the days until you can upgrade your Windows 7 or 8 PC to Windows 10?

You might need to exercise a little bit more patience.

Though Microsoft (MSFT, Tech30) said a month ago that Windows 10 would become available on July 29, Microsoft clarified on Thursday that everyone won't be able to upgrade on that day
Microsoft will roll-out upgrades slowly, in waves.

Tech: 20 ways to make your Chrome browser so much better

The Web can be overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be.

If you're a Google (GOOGL GOOGLE) Chrome user, there are thousands of browser plug-ins called "extensions" that can make it easier to stay on top everything you do online.

Here are some of the best free Chrome extensions you can download.
Keep in mind, these add-ons can access information about you, including your browsing history, location, and data that you copy and paste. Most of these extensions were built by third-party developers, though some were designed by Google.

Facebook may release Siri-like virtual assistant

Moneypenny has a new home outside the James Bond series, and we hear it's at Facebook.

Facebook (FB, Tech30) will be integrating a personal assistant into its Messenger app, according to The Information. But unlike Apple's (AAPL, Tech30) Siri virtual assistant, Moneypenny will use real people for "help researching and ordering products and services."

Tech: Firefox blocks Flash, and Facebook calls for its death

Adobe Flash, the much-loathed, bug-plagued relic of a browser plugin, just got a big nail driven into its coffin.

Mozilla blocked Flash by default in its Firefox browser late Monday night, a day after Facebook's (FB, Tech30) security chief called for Adobe to kill Flash once and for all.

The Flash-bashing picked up last week after revelations that the spyware giant known as the Hacking Team had been using Flash to remotely take over people's computers and infect them with malware. (That discovery took place after the Hacking Team was itself hacked. Documents revealed in the breach showed that the Hacking Team exploited two critical vulnerabilities in Flash's code.)

Breaking News: Facebook goes after Facegloria

Some folks find a lot of Facebook posts offensive, so a group of evangelical Christians in Brazil have put together a good-news-only Facebook copycat called Facegloria.

The real Facebook (FB, Tech30) isn't happy, and sent a cease and desist letter warning that the company is infringing on its trademark and could create consumer confusion.

"Like any company, we have to protect our brand," a Facebook spokesperson told CNNMoney.
Facebook, which has 1.2 billion active users, lets users hide and report content they find offensive.
Facegloria has attracted 100,000 users since it launched in June, and sees Brazil's growing evangelical population as a huge market opportunity. It has banned over 600 words, erotic content, violence and, in a country that legalized same-sex marraige two years before the United States did, any reference to homosexuality.

Toshiba faces $3 billion in charges over accounting scandal - sources

Toshiba Corp (6502.T) expects 300-400 billion yen ($2.4-3.2 billion) in charges related to improper accounting in an expanding probe that is set to force Chief Executive Hisao Tanaka to step down, sources familiar with the matter said on Wednesday.

The Japanese conglomerate has hired a third-party committee to investigate past book-keeping practices which sources say led to profits being overstated by more than 170 billion yen. That's more than triple Toshiba's initial estimate of around 50 billion yen.

Breaking News: United Airlines awards hackers millions of miles for revealing risks

United Continental Holdings Inc has awarded millions of frequent flier miles to hackers who have uncovered gaps in the carrier's web security, in a first for the U.S. airline industry.

United confirmed with Reuters that it has paid out two awards worth 1 million miles each, worth dozens of free domestic flights on the airline. United did not confirm tweets from individuals who say they have been paid smaller awards as well.

President Buhari - What I will discuss with Obama

Press statement from the Presidency ...

President Muhammadu Buhari will depart Abuja Sunday to Washington DC on a four-day official visit during which he will hold high-level talks with President Barack Obama and other senior officials of the United States government. Topmost on the agenda of President Buhari's talks with President Obama and United States Government officials will be measures to strengthen and intensify bilateral and international cooperation against terrorism in Nigeria and West-Africa.

Former Military President Ibrahim Babangida has asked President Buhari to find new ways to fight insurgency in Nigeria.

Former Military President Ibrahim Babangida has asked President Buhari to find new ways to fight insurgency in Nigeria. Babangida gave the charge in his Sallah message to Nigeria. He said the blood letting in the last four weeks has been alarming but that he is however confident that President Buhari will "put the final nail in the coffin of Boko Haram". Full text of his sallah message after the cut..

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says he chose late Yar'Adua as his successor

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says he chose late Yar'Adua as his successor because the other politicians available at that time were corrupt. According to him, one of those who wanted to succeed him was 'stinkingly corrupt'. He gave his reasons during an interview with Channels TV yesterday July 15th

Compute & Cloud

Creating an agile data center through a pragmatic approach

IT needs to be faster and more agile to meet the levels of service today’s end-users demand. As customers invest in next-generation technology platforms for hybrid cloud, converged infrastructure or VDI, they’re faced with complicated choices.

Food Technology for All

We may be heading toward a new food economy that’s more competitive and innovative. 

For years, the most important food technologies were all about scale. How could we feed a fast-growing population at less expense? By doing everything bigger: food grown on bigger farms was sold by ever-merging global food giants to grocery chains of superstore proportions.

Many of today’s food technologies seem to be moving in the opposite direction, toward methods and products that are economical for small farms as well as large corporate ones. This does not mean an end to big food: with the planet’s population projected to reach 9.6 billion by 2050, agriculture and food production will still have to achieve a massive scale, with help from technology and innovative research. Still, evolving technologies, including inexpensive sensors, mobile devices, and data analysis, have helped an increasing variety of food companies, retailers, and producers lower their costs and compete in many specialty markets.
This could be the start of a new food economy—one that reflects more competition and more innovation, provides opportunity for a broader group of investors, and is more dynamic and responsive than the industrial model that has dominated for decades.

Breaking News: 5 people dead in a stampede over Ramadan gifts

5 people have lost their lives in a stampede while waiting to collect Ramadan gifts from a businessman in Kaduna on Monday, July 13.

 It was learnt that many others fainted during the stampede. The incident happened when people learnt that a businessman,who deals in dairy products, was sharing gifts at the Kabala Constain area in Kaduna North local government area of the state.

Buhari meets with new Service Chiefs, charges them to go restore lost glory of Nigeria military

President Buhari met with the newly appointed Service Chiefs at the State House earlier today. While addressing the new Service Chiefs, President Buhari charged the men to work towards restoring the lost glory of the Nigerian military. According to him, they were all appointed on merit.

“All of you, including the National Security Adviser, were chosen on merit. Your records gave you the job. Save for the new Chief of Army Staff whom I briefly met at his Command at the Multi-National Joint Task Force, in Chad, I don’t know any of you. Your records recommended you. Legally, you are in acting capacity until the National Assembly accepts you. It is only then that you will take the oath of office. Thereafter, we will sit down and talk in more detail,” he them.

Breaking News: 44 peoples killed in fresh Boko Haram attacks in Borno and Yobe states

No fewer than 44 people were killed after Boko Haram members attacked some communities in Munguno LGA in Borno state and some other communities in Yobe state this past weekend.

Monguno is the hometown of Maj-Gen. Babagana Monguno, who was yesterday July 13th appointed the new National Security Adviser (NSA) to President Buhari.

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez say I wanted Casillas to retire at Real Madrid

The Madrid supremo has hit back at those criticising him for his attitude toward the shot-stopper and has stressed he did not want him to leave

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has insisted that he did not push Iker Casillas out and wanted him to retire at the Santiago Bernabeu instead.

Breaking News: Wolfsburg could consider Shaqiri-Perisic swap with Inter

Klaus Allofs says that the Bundesliga outfit would consider requesting that the Swiss be involved any proposed deal for their Croatia striker

Xherdan Shaqiri might have to be used as a makeweight if Inter want to sign Ivan Perisic, Wolfsburg have warned.

Jos rocked by explosion this morning

The Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) church in Tudunwa, Angwan yashi, near the Federal Secretariat in Jos, was rocked by explosions this morning. Details are still sketchy but witnesses say they expect high casualty as worshipers were at the church for the Sunday service when a bomb went off. Details later.

Breaking News: 17 year old boy allegedly rapes 5 year old girl in Anambra

The 17 year old boy pictured above tied up has been arrested after allegedly raping a 5 year old girl at Okpoko area in Onitsha, Anambra state yesterday July 11th. Residents say the young man who lives next door to the victim, raped her after asking her to help him to buy moi-moi.

When the little girl entered his house, he covered her mouth and raped her...



The little girls scream attracted a neighbour who quickly alerted others around and they apprehended him. He denied raping the girl but on examination, the girl showed she was actually penetrated. The young man is now in police custody.

Omotola's daughter Meraiah graduates from secondary school

Omotola's second daughter, Meraiah recently graduated from secondary school. The proud mother shared the photo on instagram and wrote "Congrats Meraiah!!! So proud of you. Off you go too child. #beautynbrains #knorrambassador #stronggirl ". Congrats to her

Video: Nicki Minaj & Meek Mill loved up on set of their music video

The lovebirds shared behind the scenes from their new music video for 'AllEyesOnYou'. More photos after the cut...

Photos: Kanye, Kim and their daughter step out for movie date

Kanye West and his small family enjoyed a casual Sunday morning as they went to see a movie in Calabasas, California. More photos after the cut...

Legend of Realmadrid Iker Casillas breaks down in tears as he bids farewell to Real Madrid

Goal keeping and Real Madrid legend Iker Casillas broke down in tears yesterday Sunday July 12th as he said goodbye to Real Madrid fans during a farewell press conference. After 25 years at Real Madrid (he joined Real's youth academy in 1990), the 35 year old is moving to Porto
 
After 25 years of defending the crest of the greatest team in the world, the most difficult day in my sports career has arrived: I have to say goodbye to an institution that's given me everything. I have come to this great stadium today to say goodbye to all of you. As of Saturday I'm no longer a Real Madrid player, now I'll be a Porto player. I am moving to Porto for many reasons.

Breaking News: Governor Kashim Shettima insists on Amnesty for Boko Haram

Borno State Governor, Kashim Shettima, yesterday once again asked that the federal government  grant pardon through a programme of amnesty to Boko Haram members

According to Thisday, Shettima's support for an amnesty programme for the terrorist group was re-emphasised at an interactive session organised by his Special Adviser on Communications and Strategy, Mallam Isa Gusau, with selected journalists in Abuja.