Student Sees Benefits of 'Pokémon Go'
DEKALB, Ill. (AP) – A doctoral candidate in the Northern Illinois University Department of Geography argues that augmented reality gaming has educational benefits for those who otherwise would stay indoors. Centering a discussion on “Pokemon Go” on Saturday in the Northern Illinois University Campus Life Building, Autumn James said that augmented reality – a live direct or indirect view of the world augmented by computer graphics, sounds or GPS data – gives players a strong sense of the space a..>> view originalThe BMW super-coupe rumor mill says to keep your eyes peeled in 2019 - Roadshow
The 7 Series is quite the opposite of a bad car, but it's having trouble matching the success of its biggest competitor, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class. Tim Stevens/Roadshow Do you remember the BMW 8 Series? It was the largest coupe the automaker offered, existing as a sort of sporty analog to the 7 Series sedan. It died before the turn of the century, but now, there's a good chance it might come back, as BMW figures o..>> view original2016 VW Passat 206TSI R-Line
A new performance Passat is en route to Australia, with VW confirming a Golf R-powered version of its mid-size sedan and wagon will arrive in November.The all-wheel-drive 206TSI R-Line will headline the Passat’s MY17 model updates, landing Down Under with a $57,990 sticker price, or $59,990 for the wagon.The order books are now open for the 206TSI R-Line, powered by the 206kW, 350Nm turbocharged 2.0-litre from the brand’s current performance powerhouse, the Golf R. The 206TSI R-Line is being to..>> view originalAncient corals expose human impact on reef
Coral samples dating back thousands of years show evidence of the human impact on the Great Barrier Reef, researchers say.University of Queensland Professor Gregg Webb said coral "cores" taken from along the Queensland coastline showed definable difference in trace element chemistry, including those linked to European arrival in Australia."We can look at ancient events where they're been stressed by bad water, high nutrients, but also just sediment load and see what killed them, what was sub-le..>> view originalFitbit's Charge And Flex Fitness Trackers Just Got A Lot Better
Last Thursday, former volleyball star Gabby Reece worked out with a bunch of tech journalists on a rooftop in downtown San Francisco. I only made it through half of the 20-minute workout, which says something about my personal fitness level or the workout's difficulty, perhaps both. The event was to show off some of the features of Fitbit's new devices. One of those features, a new Cardio Fitness Level function, is actually to determine whether I'm as fit as I should be for someone my age. With..>> view originalThousands of Australian computer log-ins up for sale on dark web
Thousands of Australian computer log-ins up for sale on dark web Updated August 30, 2016 16:12:05 Computers from a federal research network, a peak sporting body, a school and a local council are among tens of thousands of machines which have been hacked and had their login details put up for sale in a dark web marketplace, a Four Corners investigation has revealed. Key Points A dark web database contains the server details of more than 70,000 global organisationsSecur..>> view originalIndia's participation in global nuke weapons free conference in Kazakhstan significant, says envoy
India's participation in a day-long international conference being held in Astana, Kazakhstan, on Monday on the theme "Building a nuclear weapon free world, has been declared as significant by that country's envoy to New Delhi, Bulat Sarsenbayev."2016 marks the 25th anniversary of the closure of the Semipalatinsk nuclear test site and the commemoration of the United Nations International Day against nuclear tests. We always try to attract the attention of the world to consistently meet this ch..>> view originalANZ Bank includes MasterCard in Apple Pay, Android Pay coverage
Customers of the Australia and New Zealand Banking Group can now use their ANZ MasterCard credit card to pay for online purchases through Android Pay or Apple Pay. While other major Australian banks resist on using third-party mobile payment applications, the ANZ Bank has embraced the two online wallet systems and even extended the coverage to include MasterCard users. Good news! You can now use @MastercardAU with #ANZAndroidPay. T&Cs apply. Learn more: https://t.co/7i4769mt5X pic.twitter.c..>> view original
Wednesday, October 5, 2016
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