Apple and Google show off rival augmented-reality tech

The Walking Dead: Our World - a zombie-themed video game in which players battle with the undead in real-world locations Ikea Place - an app that allows the furniture store's products to be seen over views of rooms in the owner's home Giphy World Babysitter - software that superimposes a thumbs-up or "not OK" sign over food it is shown in order to let carers know if it is suitable for infants The Very Hungry Caterpillar in AR - a mixed-reality version of the children's tale that allows youngsters to see the herbivore walk around their surroundings before transforming into a butterfly and taking to the sky

Giant spambot scooped up 711 million email addresses

The scale of the scheme appears to make it the biggest find of its kind. The addresses - and in some cases associated passwords - have apparently been gathered to help spread banking malware. Members of the public can check if their accounts have been affected via the Have I Been Pwned service. Its operator, Troy Hunt, acknowledged that some of the listed addresses corresponded to non-existent accounts. But he added that the number that had been collated still totalled a "mind-boggling amount". Hidden images The Spambot discovery was first flagged by a Paris-based security expert who calls himself Benkow.

Android Oreo will allow third-party apps to launch Google Assistant: Report

GoogleAndroid8.0 Oreo will let apps to launch Google Assistant from within the app itself. XDA Developers, which first spotted the code on Android Developers site, says the ability to launch Google Assistant directly will help for a better integration between the Assistant and third-party apps. However, the functionality is limited to apps built for Android Oreo, and that list doesnt seem long at this moment.

Sarahah: Our experience with this app

Back in primary and secondary school, when an admirer, (or adversary) lacked the courage to openly say what they thought about you, they wrote it on the washroom walls, where you, and the entire school, could read it.

OUTLET FOR DISGRUNTLED EMPLOYEES

In there, in private, they would fungua roho, (speak their mind) with abandon, leaving the recipient to figure out who the sender was. Woe unto you if the faceless admirer/adversary, left a shaming or abusive message because you would become the schools laughing stock. Fast forward to today, there is now a more sophisticated way to do just that: send messages anonymously; the channel is an app called Sarahah, which has been the talk of town lately.

Uber names Expedia boss Dara Khosrowshahi as CEO pick

The decision was made by Uber's board late on Sunday, a source told the BBC, but the company has made no official announcement. Mr Khosrowshahi would replace Travis Kalanick, who resigned in June following pressure from shareholders. The firm is battling to repair its image after a series of scandals. Several big names - including Hewlett Packard boss Meg Whitman and General Electric chairman Jeff Immelt - had been touted for the role.

Scientists identify bacteria that boosts athletic performance

Tapping into the microbiome of runners and rowers, scientists have identified a bacteria that inhabits their digestive tracts and may aid in athletic performance, a finding that can help develop probiotic bacteria for applications in performance and recovery.

China's Great Wall eyes Fiat Chrysler bid

A Great Wall official told Reuters it had "an intention to acquire" some or all of the world's seventh-largest car maker. However, Fiat Chrysler said it was yet to receive an approach from Great Wall - China's biggest SUV maker. Earlier reports said the Chinese firm had asked to meet Fiat executives to discuss buying the Jeep brand. Jeep, which celebrated its 75th birthday last year, is considered FCA's most valuable asset.

Android creator's new phone is great, but is it Essential?

He says - and I agree with him - that people are bored with the "incremental updates" offered by Samsung and Apple, and instead want a smartphone that really reflects who they are.

Android creator's new phone is great, but is it Essential?

He says - and I agree with him - that people are bored with the "incremental updates" offered by Samsung and Apple, and instead want a smartphone that really reflects who they are.

Radioactive 'pooh sticks' trace carbon's ocean journey

Scientists say the contaminants take a circuitous route travelling via the Arctic Ocean and down past Greenland. Researchers believe the radioactivity levels are extremely low and present no danger. However, scientists can use the iodine to accurately map the currents that transport greenhouse gases.

China cracks down on censorship loopholes

Five websites, including shopping giant Alibaba, have been asked to remove vendors that sell VPNs. It is the latest in a series of measures from the Chinese government to maintain strict control over content. Apple has previously been asked to remove VPN apps.

The Essential Phone will be shipping very soon

Update: The Essential Phone will begin shipping within the next seven days, according to emails sent out to customers that pre-ordered. That doesn't include the Essential Camera, which will apparently be confirmed via a seperate email.

This Bodybuilder Mom Died After Taking Too Many Protein Supplements

A 25-year-old Australianmom of twowith a rare genetic condition has died after consuming a protein-heavy diet in preparation for an upcoming bodybuilding competition.

Last week, Perth'sSunday Timesreported that in June, bodybuilder Meegan Hefford wasfound unconsciousat her apartment and taken to the hospital. She died there three days later. In the weeks leading up to her death, Hefford had beentelling her familyshe felt "weird" and tired. Her mother attributed it to her intense workout schedule: "I said to her, I think youre doing too much at the gym, calm down, slow it down,' her moth er Michelle Whitetold theSunday Timesin a recent interview.

The Essential Phone will be shipping very soon

Update: The Essential Phone will begin shipping within the next seven days, according to emails sent out to customers that pre-ordered. That doesn't include the Essential Camera, which will apparently be confirmed via a seperate email.

The Essential Phone will be shipping very soon

Update: The Essential Phone will begin shipping within the next seven days, according to emails sent out to customers that pre-ordered. That doesn't include the Essential Camera, which will apparently be confirmed via a seperate email.

Plants 'hijacked' to make polio vaccine

As well as helping eliminate polio, the scientists believe their approach could help the world react to unexpected threats such as Zika virus or Ebola. Experts said the achievement was both impressive and important. The vaccine is an "authentic mimic" of poliovirus called a virus-like particle. Outwardly it looks almost identical to poliovirus but - like the difference between a mannequin and person - it is empty on the inside.

AI seeks fantasy football challengers

Fantasy football is a game in which users assemble an imaginary team of real-life footballers and score points based on the players' actual statistical performance during the season. The game was invented in 1971 in the UK by Bernie Donnelly and was originally a niche recreational activity, but today it is a burgeoning business on the internet, where users play ad-supported versions of the game, download it as an app and even place bets on the outcomes of games.

2017 Hyundai Verna interior exposed on its way to a dealership

The 2017 Hyundai Verna has been spotted on its way to a dealership with minimal camouflage. These spy shots, sent in by reader Mehul, exposes the interior, which is yet to be officially revealed to the Indian public. These photographs confirm that the car will soon be available at dealerships for demo and test drives.

Why is the US dollar falling?

The value of the dollar index, which tracks the dollar against six major global currencies, has fallen about 10% since January. It pushed lower on Friday, even as demand for other safe-haven assets - typically a category that includes the US dollar - rose amid sabre-rattling between the US and North Korea. The dollar, which surged in 2014 as the US economy gained strength, is hardly in danger territory. The index is running just a bit lower than it was a year ago. But key US economic data was weaker last year. So what's behind this year's decline?

The eScan & Xiaomi Controversy: Security flaws, vulnerabilities and a lot of accusations

xData transfer when you get a new phone is one of the biggest pain points for consumers. If fact, it's often a reason to put off a new purchase - simply because of the complexity involved in getting your contacts, messages, photos, videos and apps across to the new device.

Penguin feathers record migration route

The surprising answer is from the chemistry of a single tail feather. Incredibly, specific compounds in penguin feather proteins allow scientists to track the birds migration over many hundreds of kilometres. The plumage records a kind of "chemical passport" stamped with a signature of the locations visited. Dr Michael Polito, of Louisiana State University, US, told BBC News: "You can say: 'penguins are where they eat,' because a geochemical signature of their wintering area is imprinted into their feathers." Two species of penguin - Chinstraps and Adlies - are the focus of the study

Armoured tank-like dino used camouflage to hide

The exquisite specimen is a type of amour-plated nodosaurid ankylosaur. It was camouflaged which suggests that, despite its tank-like appearance, it hid to avoid predation. That such a large creature needed camouflage indicates the presence of even larger, keen-eyed meat-eating theropod dinosaurs. A new species of dinosaur named Borealopelta markmitchelli has been discovered from an oil sand mine in Alberta, Canada, and is described this week in Current Biology.

Deliveroo takes steps to protect workers from violence

It follows acid attacks in London last month, where the victims included riders delivering by bike or moped. Since then, over 70 Deliveroo riders have said they did not want to complete a delivery because of safety fears. Among the measures being introduced are a new app feature that allows riders to raise security concerns, plus a trial of helmet cameras. Last month, two riders working for Deliveroo and UberEats were among five people injured within 90 minutes in north London by moped riders who threw acid in their faces.

The 'creepy Facebook AI' story that captivated the media

"'Robot intelligence is dangerous': Expert's warning after Facebook AI 'develop their own language'", says the Mirror. Similar stories have appeared in the Sun, the Independent, the Telegraph and in other online publications. It sounds like something from a science fiction film - the Sun even included a few pictures of scary-looking androids.