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Google Assistant now helps you compare ride-hailing prices and summon a car

10/4/2018, 4:11:59 PM
When you request a ride with Google Assistant, you’ll now see a list of popular car-hailing apps with price estimates for your trip. From there, you can finalize your ride with a couple taps. ✔ You can avoid the longer list and specify your preferred service by using its name when requesting a ride ✔ Now it’s basically just surfacing that same information right in the Assistant window ✔ We plan to expand to more languages in the coming months ✔ But reviews on how well the skill works are pretty mixed



Mint condition Ford Escort and Sierra Cosworth set world records at UK auction

10/4/2018, 5:03:10 PM
FORD fans broke out in a long bidding war for a bright green, ‘mint’ condition Escort at the Silverstone Auctions – ending in a world record £70,875 sale. And that wasn’t th… ✔ Meanwhile, the 1972 Ford Escort RS1600 was fully restored from the ground up to an immaculate standard ✔ Both our Porsche Sale and September Sale saw some outstanding classics and excellent prices across the two days, with our new auction venue at Dallas Burston Polo Club proving a hit with our customers



Facebook adds AI to its eBay-style Marketplace

10/4/2018, 6:13:35 PM
Similar to the feature added to Ebay's mobile app, Facebook bosses say it will reduce the likelihood of sellers giving-up on their listings - something that affected roughly 10 per cent of listings, last year. ✔ And, now its totally eclipsed the defunct site, Facebook have enhanced their eBay-style Marketplace with artificial intelligence ✔ Meanwhile, buyers will be able to enjoy a 'visual search' - which allows them to upload a real-world photograph of a desired item and Facebook Marketplace will suggest similar alternatives



Garmin Fenix 5 Plus review

10/4/2018, 4:16:47 PM
Range-topping multisport Fenix gets an impressive upgrade ✔ On cheaper versions those bezels come in stainless steel rather than titanium and you can choose a silver or a matt black finish ✔ For the swimmers, triathletes and water sports enthusiasts, the Fenix is water-resistant to 10ATM, so pool and open water swimming are covered but diving to any great depths however is not recommended



Why Russian GRU agents traveled to Netherlands to try to hack the global chemical weapons watchdog

10/4/2018, 5:01:32 PM
The hack by Russian spies on the offices of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons in the Netherlands has exposed some of the techniques commonly used to infiltrate computer networks by espionage agencies. ✔ The hack by Russian spies on the offices of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons in the Netherlands has exposed some of the techniques commonly used to infiltrate computer networks by espionage agencies ✔ The rental car was parked with its boot facing the OPCW officeCredit: DUTCH MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  An active hacking attack would have attempted to log into the OPCW network to steal files stored on computers inside the building



Former Uber executive launches therapy app after Silicon Valley caused 'severe anxiety'

10/4/2018, 6:13:17 PM
A former Uber executive who was pushed to suicidal thoughts by the stresses of Silicon Valley has raised $3. ✔ Former Uber chief executive Travis Kalanick stood down after investors balked at accusations of sexual harassment and toxic working culture at UberCredit:Reuters Mr Chapin said the idea for Basis was born when the Silicon Valley stereotype of practising yoga and meditating proved insufficient to counteract the high levels of stress in previous work environments



The Latest: Moscow: Hacking claims just Western 'propaganda'

10/4/2018, 6:39:59 PM
LONDON (AP) — The Latest on a new wave of global cyberattacks blamed on Russia (all times local): 7:30 p.m. Russia's Foreign Ministry is rejecting the ✔ (Dutch Defense Ministry via AP) U.S. Secretary for Defence Jim Mattis, right, talks to Britain's Defence Minister Gavin Williamson before a signing ceremony following a meeting of NATO defence ministers at NATO headquarters in Brussels, Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018



Fitbit data helps police arrest another murder suspect

10/4/2018, 6:43:26 PM
The victim's heart rate spiked and stopped when she was with the alleged killer. ✔ He claims he brought homemade pizza and biscotti for her, and she walked him to the door and gave him a couple of roses as a thank you ✔ They found that he left around five minutes after her heart stopped ✔ The 20-year-old student was missing for around a month before her body was found in August, and a 24-year-old man has been charged with her murder



When will our smart speakers become conversation starters?

10/4/2018, 5:21:23 PM
On-device AI and push notifications could put voice assistants at the 'intelligent edge' ✔ It's been two weeks since your last visit and your resting heart-rate is increasing’ ✔ By giving machines a sense of hearing we can make products more intelligent and helpful, adds Mitchell, whose company's tech is used in the Hive Hub 360 ✔ In total it has 13 sensors, including detectors for motion and humidity ✔ TechRadar's Next Up series is brought to you in association with Honor



Daily Deals: Last Chance to Get $10 Amazon Credit with Assassin's Creed or Mario Party

10/4/2018, 5:54:08 PM
Last Chance to Get Overwatch for $12, The Art of Overwatch Limited Edtion Hardcover for $25, Persona 5 for $29.99, Fallout Limited Edition NZXT Computer Case. ✔ Get it on Amazon for $299.99 Raiden V: Director's Cut Limited Edition (PC) for $7 This remastered version isn't that old (released in 2016) but it holds the same charm as it's classic predecessor ✔ They offer phenomenal contrast ratio, best-in-class black levels, and HDR



Alleged operations by Russia's GRU in recent years

10/4/2018, 5:00:55 PM
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — In a series of coordinated announcements, authorities in United States, Britain, The Netherlands and Australia on Thursday accused the shadowy Russia ✔ The men were caught and expelled from the Netherlands ✔ (AP Photo/Dmitri Lovetsky) Mark Flynn, Director General for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, left, and Assistant Attorney General for National Security John Demers, attend a news conference, Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018, at the Justice Department in Washington



Fortnite season 6 challenges, pets and map changes, explained

10/4/2018, 4:47:31 PM
The new Fortnite season is upon us. ✔ The Shadow Form is going to be a game-changer when storm circles close on these areas, and it'll be exciting to see how players use it to their advantage in a match ✔ Culture: Your hub for everything from film and television to music, comics, toys and sports



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