Wizkid,Yemi Alade nominated for Best International Act Africa 2016 BET Awards(Full nominees list)

Nigeria's Wizkid and Yemi Alade have both been nominated for the BET Award 2016 Best International Act..The awards airs on Tuesday, June 28th .

Other Best International Act: Africa nominees are AKA (South Africa), Black Coffee (South Africa), Cassper Nyovest (South Africa), Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania), Mzvee (Ghana), Serge Beynaud (Cote D’ivoire)...
The complete list of nominees below


Best Female R&B/Pop Artist
ADELE
ANDRA DAY
BEYONCÉ
K. MICHELLE
RIHANNA

Best Male R&B/Pop Artist
BRYSON TILLER
CHRIS BROWN
JEREMIH
THE WEEKND
TYRESE

Best Group
2 CHAINZ & LIL WAYNE
DRAKE & FUTURE
PUFF DADDY & THE FAMILY
RAE SREMMURD
THE INTERNET

Best Collaboration
BIG SEAN FT. CHRIS BROWN & TY DOLLA $IGN - PLAY NO GAMES
BIG SEAN FT. KANYE WEST & JOHN LEGEND - ONE MAN CAN CHANGE THE WORLD
FUTURE FT. DRAKE - WHERE YA AT
NICKI MINAJ FT. BEYONCÉ - FEELING MYSELF
RIHANNA FT. DRAKE - WORK

Best Male Hip Hop Artist
DRAKE
FETTY WAP
FUTURE
J. COLE
KANYE WEST
KENDRICK LAMAR

Best Female Hip Hop Artist
DEJ LOAF
LIL KIM
MISSY ELLIOTT
NICKI MINAJ
REMY MA

Video of the Year
BEYONCÉ - FORMATION
BRYSON TILLER - DON'T
DRAKE - HOTLINE BLING
KENDRICK LAMAR - ALRIGHT
RIHANNA FT. DRAKE - WORK

Video Director of the Year
BENNY BOOM
CHRIS BROWN
COLIN TILLEY & THE LITTLE HOMIES
DIRECTOR X
HYPE WILLIAMS


Best New Artist
ALESSIA CARA
ANDRA DAY
BRYSON TILLER
KEHLANI
TORY LANEZ

Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award
ANTHONY BROWN & GROUP THERAPY
ERICA CAMPBELL
KIRK FRANKLIN
LECRAE
TAMELA MANN
TASHA COBBS

Best Actress
GABRIELLE UNION
KERRY WASHINGTON
TARAJI P. HENSON
TRACEE ELLIS ROSS
VIOLA DAVIS

Best Actor
ANTHONY ANDERSON
COURTNEY B. VANCE
IDRIS ELBA
MICHAEL B. JORDAN
O'SHEA JACKSON JR.

YoungStars Award
AMANDLA STENBERG
QUVENZHANÉ WALLIS
SILENTÓ
WILLOW SMITH
YARA SHAHIDI

Best Movie
BEASTS OF NO NATION
CONCUSSION
CREED
DOPE
STRAIGHT OUTTA COMPTON

Sportswoman of the Year
CHEYENNE WOODS
GABRIELLE DOUGLAS
SERENA WILLIAMS
SKYLAR DIGGINS
VENUS WILLIAMS

Sportsman of the Year
CAM NEWTON
KOBE BRYANT
LEBRON JAMES
ODELL BECKHAM JR.
STEPHEN CURRY

Coca-Cola Viewers’ Choice Award
BEYONCÉ – FORMATION
BRYSON TILLER – DON’T
CHRIS BROWN – BACK TO SLEEP
DRAKE – HOTLINE BLING
FUTURE FT. DRAKE – WHERE YA AT
RIHANNA FT. DRAKE – WORK

Centric Award
ANDRA DAY - RISE UP
BEYONCÉ – FORMATION
K. MICHELLE – NOT A LITTLE BIT
RIHANNA - BBHMM
THE INTERNET - UNDER CONTROL

Best International Act Africa
AKA (SOUTH AFRICA)
BLACK COFFEE (SOUTH AFRICA)
CASSPER NYOVEST (SOUTH AFRICA)
DIAMOND PLATNUMZ (TANZANIA)
MZVEE (Ghana)
SERGE BEYNAUD (COTE D’IVOIRE)
WIZKID (NIGERIA)
YEMI ALADE (NIGERIA)

Best International Act UK
KANO
KREPT & KONAN
LIANNE LA HAVAS
SKEPTA
STORMZY
TINIE TEMPAH

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Chris Brown calls out his baby mama for dressing Royalty 'like she's 16''

Chris Brown is very protective of his little girl.The dotting dad commented on his baby mama's page after she shared this pic of Royalty..She fired back saying it's a tutu which is worn for dance classes...Anything wrong with Royalty's outfit for a 2 year old?

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Another Good Man Saved A Lady and Changed Her Life

He didn't just stop at saving her from a fire that ravaged her family, he decided to take her as his child and he has changed her life for good. This world sure needs a lot of good men and women!

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Huge Plans for Roman Reigns Title

Roman Reigns in current Reigning defending champion currently feuding with AJ Styles. A WWE creative and friend of a reporter of mine told my guy that there are no plans of removing belt from Roman Reigns's shoulder at least till Summerslam 2016. WWE officials specially Vince McMahon and Triple H are really high on Roman Reign and want him to be the champion as long as possible.

There are also news that Roman Reigns is gonna defend his title successfully at Extreme Rules 2016. No plans for his heel turn yet, According to the guy who gave us the updates, There are surely some suggestions about heel turn of Roman Reigns but WWE officials and creative are not so much impressed by the suggestions. WWE may plan about Roman Reigns's dropping title to someone else at Summerslam 2016 or afterwards but till Summerslam 2016 there are no plans for WWE World Heavyweight Title's shoulder change.

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See What Happens When a Man Makes Love With a Pregnant Woman (Photo)

So, what’s the truth? Is it possible for a man to poke the baby in the head with the tip of his penis while he’s having sex with his partner or wife? Before we tell you if the answer is– “yes” or “no,” first, a brief anatomy lesson.The growing baby is floating inside a sac of amniotic fluid which is floating inside the amniotic sac inside the uterus.
The ultrasound picture above is of an actual penis inside a woman who is 6 months pregnant. The white colored area above the penis is the cervix. Beyond that is the uterus, amniotic sac and baby. As you can see, the direction of the penis is down. During sex, the penis fits in a space underneath the cervix and uterus.

So, what’s the answer? Can you poke the baby in the head during sex with the tip of the penis?

No. It’s not possible, because the baby is protected behind the rigid cervix, uterus, and amniotic fluid.
ALTHOUGH…

It is possible to “jostle” the baby.
Wait. What?
Yes. It’s possible for a man, regardless of his penis’ length, to gently jostle or push the baby.

However… It’s no more of a jostle than the baby would experience if the pregnant woman were to run up a set of stairs or to exercise. As you can see from the photo, it’s quite possible for the shaft of the penis to “brush up against” the cervix, which could, in turn, “jostle” the contents of the amniotic sac… and thus, “jostle” the growing baby

The uterus is protected by the cervix, a rigid barrier to the vagina which slowly opens over the course of the pregnancy. The birth canal is 3 to 7 inches in length, depending on the woman’s state of arousal. 

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Obsessed Man U fan calls off wedding after falling in 'love' with Adnan Janujaz (photos)

24 year old Mai Alexander, a Manchester United fan who became obsessed with winger Adnan Januzaj called off her own wedding after 'falling in love' with the player.

She developed a crush on the Belgian player after watching him make his United debut at the age of 18 in August 2013.

She quickly became infatuated with the starlet and began mapping out a future life with him.

Despite the fact she'd never met him, Mai planned their wedding, chose a house, and even picked out names for their children.
The make-up artist spent hours trawling through his social media pages, stalking his every move and posting him more than 200 handwritten letters.

She also splashed £2,000 on fake tan, false nails and glam outfits to look like his stunning girlfriend Melissa McKenzie and £2,500 more on Man United merchandise.

Mai was so convinced she was in a relationship with the Premier League footballer that she stopped hugging and kissing her long-term boyfriend because it felt like cheating.

When her friends suggested she might never be with him she became suicidal.

In July 2015, two years after first seeing Adnan on TV, infatuated Mai saw a photo of him with his beau and it finally sent her over the edge.

She wrote a suicide note for the footballer telling him she loved him and slashed her wrists in a desperate bid to kill herself.

Fortunately her boyfriend, 23-year-old warehouse operator Stefan Hall, found her and dialled 999.

After receiving treatment at hospital, Mai was sectioned under the Mental Health Act and spent nine weeks in a secure unit where she received treatment for OCD.

Now, almost three years after watching Adnan's debut, Mai has come out the other side to bravely speak about her former obsession.

Incredibly, devoted Stefan has stayed with her through it all - even when she cancelled their engagement - and the couple's wedding is now fixed for 2018.

Mai told Uk Mirror: "I remember the first match I laid eyes on him - I really fancied him. I was with my dad and I said, 'he's cute'.

"He told me he was new and I had to find out more so I followed him on Instragram and Twitter and scrolled right to the beginning of his accounts.

"I would get really jealous if they said he was hot - it was heart-crushing. I felt like he was my boyfriend and I hated that other girls found him attractive." 

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FG Has Approved Money For NYSC Batch A Stream 2

Intending Corpers for NYSC Batch A Stream 2 are all set to proceed to camp as the Federal Government has approved money for their mobilization across the country. They are expected in camp on May 21.

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Kunle Afolayan Shows Off His New Home with Swimming Pool

For some young ladies of today who are desperate for ready-made-man to marry, learn from this. This man has been married for years, he and his wife have kids, he kept working hard and they are making it.

Marry a real man and not a lazy dude who is lucky to have link with quick money schemes. Once he is no longer getting that quick money, it's all over. Try and live a real life for the good of your future.

Respected filmmaker, Kunle Afolayan, shared clips of his new home and wrote...

His words: "My main motive of putting this out is firstly, to appreciate the goodness of God in my life but majorly to use it as a medium to minister and encourage every hardworking Nigerian

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My Father Caused the Death of My Kids & Two Husbands, So I Killed Him – Lady Opens Up

Why are people resorting to extreme violence these days? Sigh! The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested one Glory Dan, 31, over the murder of her 75-year-old father, Mr. Bassey Udo.

The murder was said to have been reported to police by village head of Mbiakpan Atan, Chief Linus Okon, in Ibiono Ibom area of the state.

Confessing to the crime, Glory said, “My father has been responsible for the death of all my children, including my two husbands. It was my [late] mother who revealed it to me in a dream when I washed my face and went to her tombstone and cried to her.”
The state Police PRO, Cordelia Nwawe, said on Tuesday that the crime was first reported at ‘D’ Division Itam on May 10 and was subsequently transferred to SCID, Uyo on May 16 for investigation.

She said the complainant alleged that on May 10, at 1940hrs, he was in his house, when he received a call from one of his subjects that the suspect, one Glory Dan, female, broke into her father’s room, hit him (father) on the head with an object that caused his death.

Nwawe stated that following the report, the complainant and witnesses made their statements and revealed that the deceased was living alone in his house.

“That on May 10, at about 1940 hours, the suspect armed with a stick, broke into the deceased’s room and hit him to death. They concluded that they heard the deceased screaming in his room; ‘Don’t kill me’.

“The suspect was arrested, cautioned and charged. She volunteered a statement confessing to the crime of murder. She stated further that she attacked the deceased because he was a wizard and also responsible for the death of her five children and two husbands.”

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A Must Have Car This 2016 {2016 GMC Acadia}

First Drive Review

General Motors’ aging Lambda-platform utility vehicles—which include the Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Acadia, and the now dead Saturn Outlook—have always been practical as big, three-row crossovers. Their extra-large dimensions, though, positioned them a bit too close to full-size SUVs for the tastes of those who might prefer, say, the Toyota Highlander. Although the all-new 2017 Acadia has shrunk considerably both in size and feel, our brief first exposure reveals it to be more capable than ever, as well as much better to drive.

Sales of the second-generation Acadia start later this spring, and the first-gen model will continue to be sold alongside it for a while as the Acadia Limited. Compared with the older model, the 2017 version has a shorter wheelbase (by 6.4 inches) and overall length (7.2 inches) and is 3.5 inches narrower. Claimed curb weights are about 700 pounds lighter. Much of the weight loss comes from the smaller footprint, but the chassis it shares with the 2017 Cadillac XT5 also makes use of more high-strength steel and advanced sound-deadening materials to pare mass.


Lighter Is Always Better

We’ll confirm the true result of the Acadia’s diet once we get an example on our scales, but we can say the new version felt significantly smaller and more composed on our initial drive through the congested traffic of Washington, D.C., and over undulating country roads in neighboring Virginia. Less mass helps the Acadia stop with greater stability, accelerate more assertively, and change direction with improved control. Overall ride quality is good, even on the optional 20-inch wheels (18s are standard), while road and wind noise are minimal.


The GMC’s electrically assisted steering feels tight and precise for a big crossover, the firm brake pedal offers good modulation, and the chassis is nicely tuned to minimize body roll in corners. Michigan’s broken roads no doubt will provide a greater challenge for the new Acadia’s front strut and multilink rear suspensions, but the available driver-adjustable dampers should help. A $1200 option on higher trim levels, they work via a new terrain-selector dial on the console, which adjusts the steering effort, throttle response, transmission shift points, and drivetrain settings for various on- and off-road modes. We didn’t get to experience any serious muddin’ on our route, but the selector also adjusts the new All Terrain model’s Active Twin Clutch all-wheel-drive system, which can distribute power to the rear wheel with the most grip for improved traction on slippery surfaces.

GMC expects the Acadia’s optional 310-hp 3.6-liter V-6 ($1095 on SLE and SLT, standard on All Terrain and Denali trims) to be the volume engine, but the newfound lightness also allows a 2.5-liter four-cylinder to serve as the ute’s base powerplant for the first time. Both engines are backed by six-speed automatic transmissions and are available with all-wheel drive for $2000 extra; the V-6 also can tow up to 4000 pounds. The 3.6 rarely feels stressed moving the Acadia’s bulk, and its refined character better suits the GMC’s demeanor than the four. The 2.5-liter has to work harder and doesn’t sound as sweet doing it, yet it’s adequate for day-to-day city driving and should return close to 30 mpg on the highway in EPA testing. The V-6 models carry EPA city/highway ratings of 18/25 mpg—2 mpg better on both counts than those for the previous Acadia. Acceleration should also benefit from the weight loss, with V-6 examples likely hitting 60 mph in the high-six-second range and four-cylinder models closer to nine seconds. We’ll confirm those estimates as soon as we can affix our equipment to Acadias at the test track.

Smarter Package

Shoppers will have no trouble distinguishing the carryover Limited model from the 2017 edition. The new Acadia’s smaller size and new ovoid grille are obvious, while its proportions are actually closer to those of the smaller GMC Terrain, only much more handsome. GMC branding means lots of chrome adorns most models, while the darker-trimmed All Terrain offers a welcome alternative for those seeking to avoid the flash. The relatively low beltline opens up the Acadia’s greenhouse, and, aside from chunky D-pillars that obstruct the rear quarters, outward visibility is good. An available array of GM’s latest safety tech includes its Safety Alert Seat, a surround-view camera, blind-spot and rear cross-traffic alerts, lane-keeping assist, adaptive cruise control, and automatic collision mitigation.

Cargo volume behind the front row drops from 116 cubic feet to just 79, but clever packaging retains lots of usable space. The second- and third-row seats both fold flat with little fuss, and there are two underfloor storage bins for smaller items. Second-row captain’s chairs are available in place of the standard bench seat, and they both recline and slide for maximum versatility. A simple fold-and-slide mechanism on the passenger’s side allows surprisingly easy access to the third row, which, although tight, also reclines and will accommodate two actual adults; three six-footers can sit behind one another in reasonable comfort. Thoughtful amenities dot the cabin, including lots of storage cubbies, five USB ports, climate controls, and a 110-volt outlet for the second row. Because, sadly, forgetting to remove children from cars is a real thing, the new Acadia features an industry-first rear-seat reminder, which flashes and sounds a warning to check the back rows when the vehicle is shutting down. (It activates a warning only if the rear doors were opened within ten minutes of the vehicle being started. It can be turned off.)
Smarter Technology

The purposeful yet classy interior design incorporates numerous soft-touch points, the brushed-aluminum trim really is aluminum, and Denali models are dressed up with real-wood inserts. Electronic gadgetry includes a large configurable display in the instrument cluster of Denali models, as well as 7.0- or 8.0-inch center touchscreens for GMC’s IntelliLink interface. The latter includes standard OnStar 4G LTE connectivity with a Wi-Fi hotspot, as well as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto interfaces. Also new is GMC’s SHOP feature, which allows owners to download and sync GMC-approved apps both to the vehicle and to mobile devices.

Acadia pricing starts at $29,995 for the front-wheel-drive SL model, but you’ll have to spend at least $33,375 for the SLE to get the optional all-wheel drive. All versions come well equipped and get progressively more luxurious up to the $46,240 Denali, which includes the V-6, additional chrome pieces, specific six-spoke wheels, the aforementioned wood trim—and the potential to push the sticker beyond $50K with options. The subdued-looking All Terrain starts at $40,040 with standard all-wheel drive and V-6 power. Along with the upgraded drivetrain and darker trim, it also features its own wheel design and seat detailing. Importantly, the All Terrain is the only five-seat Acadia; its third row is replaced by a flat load surface with two additional underfloor storage bins.

While we expect the redesigned 2018 Chevrolet Traverse to offer a longer wheelbase and even more space than its Acadia sibling, the revised GMC appears to lose little if any capability in its shedding of mass. We look forward to our upcoming tests of the new Acadia, in which we’ll determine exactly how big a dividend this downsizing delivers.

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New Attack Technique Hides Spread of RATs in Asia

SentinelOne last week announced that it has detected a technique being used in Asia to infect systems with remote access Trojans that ensures that the payload remains in memory throughout its execution and doesn't touch the victim's computer disk in an unencrypted state.

Attackers remain hidden from antivirus technologies and next-generation technologies that focus only on file-based threats, according to SentinelOne.

The samples analyzed also can detect the presence of a virtual machine, preventing them from being analyzed in a network sandbox.

Remote access Trojans, or RATs, aren't new but the technique is, said Joseph Landry, senior security researcher at SentinelOne.

"We expect to see an increase in fileless-based attacks that execute in memory to avoid detection," he told TechNewsWorld.


How It Works

The main binary is a packed .NET DLL bearing the name "Benchmark."

When run, it copies itself to %APPDATA%\Microsoft\Blend\14.0\FeedCache\nvSCPAPISrv.exe and extracts a second binary named "PerfWatson.exe." It then executes both binaries from memory.

A registry key is created at HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows\Load for persistence. That points to the PerfWatson.exe binary.

The RAT then tries to connect back to its control server, chickenkiller.com, which was down when SentinelOne checked. It apparently is owned by a free dynamic DNS service.
More About the Malware

The main executable in the Benchmark .NET DLL contains an XOR-encrypted .NET DLL in its .NET managed resources, as well as the logic to unpack and inject the RAT and monitor the PerfWatson.exe.

The settings for Benchmark and the NanoCore remote administration tool contained in the malware are serialized, DES encrypted, spliced and stored across multiple PNG files as pixel data, SentinelOne found. The PNG files are concatenated and stored in the main executable's .NET managed resources.

Once the encrypted DLL is decrypted, it's linked into the process using System.Reflection.Assembly.Load(byte[]). That ensures that the DLL will be retained in memory and not written to the filesystem.

The set options are then executed, and the NanoCore payload is injected into a new child process.
Detecting the RAT

SentinelOne detected the RAT because the dynamic behavior tracking engine in its platform "continuously looks for malicious behaviors all the way down to the user-space/kernel-space interface," Landry said.

Since communications between the payload being executed in memory and the kernel must be unencrypted, SentinelOne can detect execution at both process points -- when the Benchmark DLL is injected and when the RAT payload is injected, he noted.

Landry could not specify where in Asia the technique is being used.

Memory-only malware "is not a new threat," asserted Allison Nixon, director of security research at Flashpoint.

Detecting malware at the entry point of a network before it executes on a target machine "is easier to deal with from a remediation standpoint," she told TechNewsWorld.
Been There, Seen That

SentinelOne discusses two techniques -- decrypting an embedded resource and using .NET Reflection to dynamically load it, and injecting a PE file into a remote process -- neither of which is new, said Jason Geffner, principal security researcher at Crowdstrike.

"If you search Google for 'Assembly.Load malware,' you'll see almost 10,000 hits dating back to at least 2009," he told TechNewsWorld. Injecting a PE file into a remote process is "also a very old and extremely common technique, often referred to as process hollowing or dynamic forking."

Traditional antivirus engines and next-generation platforms "are designed to handle these specific techniques and have done [so] successfully for a very long time," Geffner said. Such platforms include Avast, BitDefender, Fortinet, Kaspersky, Panda and Trend Micro.

Behavior-based technology isn't the only way to detect the techniques SentinelOne discusses, he pointed out.

"Modern AV engines can efficiently emulate execution of malware using methods such as dynamic translation to detect both of these techniques without the user ever having to execute the malware," Geffner said. "These emulation techniques will typically not be hindered by the VM detection logic mentioned."

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Clock Is Ticking for Free Windows 10 Upgrade

Microsoft last week announced that Windows 10 was running on 300 million PCs and reminded customers that its free upgrade offer would end July 29. After that date, the price to upgrade to Windows 10 Home will be US$119.

"We're pleased to see Windows 10 become one of the largest online services in less than a year," said Yusuf Mehdi, corporate VP of Microsoft's Windows and Devices Group.

Windows 10 services, including apps such as Photos, Groove Music, Movies & TV and Universal Windows Platform apps like Facebook and Instagram, are getting better and many more will be "coming in the upcoming Windows 10 Anniversary Update this summer," he added.

To upgrade, consumers just need to accept Windows 10 when the pop-up window appears on their desktops.


On Track

Windows 10 "is moving much faster than any previous OS update," said Steve Kleynhans, a research VP atGartner. It's "proceeding pretty much as we expected, and by July 29 they should be somewhere just shy of 400 million devices."

Microsoft's goal was to have 1 billion Windows 10 users within two to three years of Windows 10's launch, and "I don't think they will have any trouble hitting the target based on the level of acceptance we are seeing so far," he told TechNewsWorld.

"The question isn't whether Microsoft will hit 1 billion, but whether it happens in three years or closer to two," Kleynhans said.

It's in the company's interest get users to upgrade.

"Microsoft obviously wants to reduce its operating costs, and supporting old operating systems is a high-cost obligation," pointed out Mike Jude, program manager at Stratecast/Frost & Sullivan.
Down to Business

The upgrade likely has been mainly on consumer PCs, as it "comes with a number of strings that may not be suitable for businesses," Kleynhans noted.

"Companies can't just roll out a new OS; it takes months to build expertise, do appropriate testing and engineer a new environment," he added. It may take a year or more to perform the updates once a business begins deployment.

"We're seeing the early phase of enterprise adoption, with 83 percent of our enterprise customers in active trials today," a Microsoft spokesperson said in comments provided to TechNewsWorld by company rep Lenette Larson. "There are positive early signals from customers with proof of concepts."

However, "people aren't exactly falling all over themselves to upgrade," Frost's Jude told TechNewsWorld.

"Upgrading to Windows 10 is a significant overhead many businesses don't want to take on right now," he said. "Couple that with the hypersensitivity of most businesses to possible security risks, and the risk associated with implementing an untried operating system may be unacceptable."

The consumer space is having its own issues, Jude noted. "Most consumers keep their machines much longer than business does, and many of the existing machines simply can't run Windows 10, mostly because of hardware limitations."
Who Should Upgrade and How

The free Windows 10 upgrade is available to "qualified new or existing Windows 7, Windows 8.1 and Windows Phone 8.1 devices that upgrade by July 29," the Microsoft spokesperson told TechNewsWorld.

Consumers can check whether their device is compatible with Windows 10.

Before upgrading, users should back up everything, Jude cautioned. "Make sure you have a load disc for your previous operating system and all of the applications that you use. If Windows 10 crashes on install, and even if it doesn't, you want to be able to retreat to your last known good implementation."

He uses Windows 7, which is stable, he said. He has tried to upgrade to Windows 10 on three machines but has "had issues on each that prevented a clean load. I think it needs some work."

Businesses "ought to remain on Windows 7 at least until Windows 10's security profile is better understood," Jude suggested. "No one should stay with Windows 8 or 8.1."

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iPhone 7 Rumors Blunt Anticipation

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It appears there won't be a lot of design changes in the next iPhone, according to a schematic photo NowhereElse published online Monday.

It shows what's purported to be Apple's upcoming iPhone 7 to be the same size as the 6s.

"They've done a lot with the design already. They're keeping multiple design languages to keep their customer base happy. The SE, for example, has the old design language, while the 6 and 6s have the new design language," said Kevin Krewell, an analyst with Tirias Research.

"That mix is something they'll do more of," he told TechNewsWorld. "With the 7, they'll try to push the envelope and try to get thinner."


Jack Backlash

One way to shed thickness would be removing the 3.5-millimeter jack for plugging headphones into the phone. However, any thinness gained would be slight, maintained Wayne Lam, a director and analyst at IHS.

"Removing the jack isn't going to buy them much," he told TechNewsWorld. "More than anything, they'd drop the jack to drop legacy connections and to make the phone waterproof."

Eliminating the 3.5-millimeter jack might be a sales tactic, according to Jack E. Gold, founder and principal analyst with J.Gold Associates.

"Apple is of different mindset than most of the people in the industry," he told TechNewsWorld. "That mindset is if we can change something and then sell you an accessory where the profit margins are high because of it, we're probably going to do that."

"They'll say they took the headphone jack out to make a thinner device, but in reality it's about selling a new set of accessories to users," he added.

While new features in an iPhone usually are designed to stoke enthusiasm in the market, removing the headphone jack could have the opposite effect.

"The removal of the 3.5-millimeter headphone jack will dampen the iPhone 7's reception from some quarters, particularly among audiophiles who like choice," said James Moar, a research analyst with Juniper Research.

"While an adapter will probably be available, this will probably not be enough," he told TechNewsWorld.
New Camera

Although little change was evident in the schematic photo NowhereElse posted, one noticeable change was the size of the rear camera on the iPhone 7. It is significantly bigger than in previous models and closer to the edge of the phone.

Imaging will be a primary focus of the iPhone 7, noted Lam of IHS. There will be two versions of the 7 Plus, one with a conventional camera and one with a dual camera array.

The features of the dual camera are still up in the air, he continued. The multiple lenses in the camera could be used for selective focusing or to reduce noise in low-light situations.

"Apple will likely do something unique in this case," he said.

It's also been suggested that storage on the highest-end iPhone might be bumped up to tablet levels -- a notion Moar discounted.

"Unless Apple has plans to increase the size of the iOS software as a whole, we do not consider the introduction of a 256-GB iPhone 7 to be likely," he said.
Smart Connector

For weeks, a rumor has circulated that the iPhone 7 would have a Smart Connector, like the iPad Pro. Both data and power can be transferred through the port, so adding it to the iPhone would open the door to a new category of accessories for the device, including wireless charging.

However, Mac Otakara last week threw cold water on that rumor.

Nevertheless, wireless charging in iPhone 7 is a real possibility, Moar said.

"We expect some degree of wireless charging in the iPhone 7, given Apple's experiment with it in the Watch and hiring of individuals with knowledge in this area," he noted.

What specification Apple will use for wireless charging -- its own specification or an existing one -- remains to be seen, Moar noted.

With Android's flagship phones supporting wireless charging, it's a disappointment the iPhone doesn't have it, he added.

As for the feature enticing upgrades from Apple users or Android deserters, "it won't drive sales on its own," Moar observed.
Home Run

Given Apple's most recent disappointing earnings report, "a lot of people are putting stock on the need for Apple to hit a home run with the iPhone 7," said Bob O'Donnell, chief analyst at Technalysis Research.

"But there's almost nothing they can do that's going to dramatically change things for them, and I think there's too much pressure on the iPhone 7 and that's going to create even more of a challenge for them," he told TechNewsWorld.

Apple sales volumes don't have to beat those of its competitors for it to be a winning company. "They're focused on making their ecosystem sticky and winning over Android users," Lam said.

"That's their overall strategy," he added. "It's not how many iPhones they sell. It's how good their ecosystem is and how good their user experience is so people want to stay there."

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OMG!!! 20-year-old drug addict kills his parents and 2 sisters in Yobe State (Photo)

Adamu Mai-bisco killed them in cold blood at Batayya ward in Potiskum, last night around 11:35pm before a distress call to the police led to his arrest. The Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Toyin Gbadegesin. confirmed that Adamu used a shovel to them and he was under investigation.
The motive behind the killing is yet unknown, though Adamu confessed to the police that he had taken ‘Tramadol and Indian hemp’ before carrying out the killings. A witness, Malam Ibrahim, said Adamu came out of the house with a shovel and jack knife and said he had wiped out his family.

His words: “He told me that ‘na gama da su’ meaning ‘l have finished them.’ I asked what he meant by that, and he started chasing me with the knife. He was intercepted by good Samaritans, bundled and handed over to police around 1:00am.” A neighbor said that Adamu is of the habit of threatening to kill even before the attack.
The family members killed were his father Malam Magaji Mai-Bisco, 65; Mother, Mama Ado, 50; sisters Aisha, 16; and Zainab,14. They’ve all been buried this morning, according to Islamic rights.

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What would you do? Bride mentions her ex's name during wedding vows

It's crazy, yeah? According to the tweeter who shared this story, the bride mentioned the name of her ex when reciting her wedding vows.

The bride later said it was caused by tension, but if you were in the groom's shoes, what would you do?

Read the full narration after the cut

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