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Apple iPhone X & 8 Hands Apple Ecosystem An Expansive U-Turn!

September 15, 2017

Just drop it on the charger, no need for a plug. To make matters more confusing, if you filter out the accessories compatible with the latest iPhone models, the only supported charger listed is the Apple 12W USB Power Adapter, which sells for $19, but does not support fast charging.

IPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus Battery Sizes Actually Smaller Than iPhone 7's

September 15, 2017

It is the same story in the iPhone 8 Plus' case as well. The numbers on the Apple website suggest the iPhone 8 offers identical talk time, browsing time, video playback time, and audio playback time as the iPhone 7 . Although they look similar to the current iPhones, more so than the flagship iPhone X anyway, they do have many key improvements - wireless charging being one of them.

Android Backups Get Deleted After Two Months Of No Usage

September 15, 2017

Android Police says as long as you have one Android device checking in to the Google servers every couple months, your backups should be fine. Google actually deletes the device backups if there's no device usage after two months. I was completely blindsided by this, and now all of my Android settings, wifi passwords, and the data for at least 50 apps are gone. Using the device that the backup originated from or migrating the backup to a new Android device would mark it as active and reset ...

Microsoft announces Azure confidential computing

September 15, 2017

Confidential computing ensures that when data is "in the clear", which is required for efficient processing, the data is protected inside a Trusted Execution Environment (TEE - also known as an enclave), an example of which is shown in the figure below.

Dragon's Crown PS4 Announcement Possibly Coming at TGS

September 15, 2017

Taking control of one of multiple different heroes, a Fighter, an Elf , a Sorceress, a Wizard, a Dwarf, and an Amazon, players must gather a series of magic gems to place into the titular Dragon's Crown , while fighting their way through orcs, undead, monsters, and more.

Dell Visor Windows Mixed Reality Headset now available for pre-order

September 15, 2017

The futuristic looking Mixed Reality headset can be pre-ordered directly from Dell for the price of $359.99, and there is also a pre-order option which comes with the motion controller bundled in for $459.99 . The flip-up visor lets users quickly and conveniently transition from virtual to real world. The specs are the same as the rest of the Windows Mixed Reality HMDs, with two 1440x1440 displays, a 110-degree field of view, inside-out tracking, and up to a 90Hz refresh rate.

Zurcher Kantonalbank Zurich Cantonalbank Decreases Stake in Adobe Systems Incorporated (ADBE)

September 15, 2017

Synovus Financial reported 0.15% of its portfolio in Dominion Energy Inc (NYSE:D). CBS Corporation (NYSE:CBS.A) has 0.00% since September 14, 2016 and is. Global X Management Lc owns 12,885 shares or 0.06% of their U.S. portfolio. Many institutional investors have purchased or disposed their positions in The corporation.

LHH Star Yung Joc Addresses Cross Dressing

September 15, 2017

On Wednesday night, some footage of the ATL rapper surfaced online of him making a public service announcement apologizing to the world for his hometown of Atlanta for becoming soft lately. I will not be silent and yes, I will take full advantage of it. "I'm now on four television shows on VH1", he explains before plugging his upcoming appearance on various reality programs on the cable network.

How much is the most affordable Apple iPhone?

September 14, 2017

As this chart from Statista highlights, survey respondents are more excited about the iPhone X than any of Apple's other new products . Apple is touting the iPhone X as nothing short of "the future". The iPhone 8 is undeniably at the back here, but only for features - quality should be on par with its two bigger brothers. The phone also replaces the home button with new swipe gestures.

Strs Ohio Raises Position in Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (BBW)

September 15, 2017

Pacific Alternative Asset Mngmt Com Limited Liability reported 77,991 shares. Ubs Asset Mngmt Americas invested 0% in Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc (NYSE:BBW). Zacks Investment Research downgraded Build-A-Bear Workshop from a "strong-buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research report on Wednesday, June 28th.

New Ford Focus RS Edition - Hot hatchback price, specs, redesign REVEALED

September 15, 2017

The Focus RS Edition keeps the great driving features that help you get the most out of the vehicle, including the all-wheel-drive system, dynamic torque vectoring - which distributes the power across the rear axle - and torque vectoring control that limits wheelspin from the front wheels.

Clinton won't forgive people who regret not voting in 2016

September 15, 2017

A Rasmussen Reports survey showed that 61 percent of voters believe "It's time for [Clinton] to retire", compared to just 30 percent who said she still had a future in politics. Clinton believes Comey was sacked for the wrong reason but should have been disciplined in some way for the email investigation, she said. "I had no idea, '" Clinton said.

Assassin's Creed Origins Trailer Introduces The Order of The Ancients

September 14, 2017

Based on the footage showed at E3 earlier this year, we knew that the sword-and-sandals action game would pit the main character, an assassin named Bayek, against Roman legionnaires. The other trailer, and the slightly shorter trailer, is one called "The Mask of Conspiracy". Check it out for yourself below in all its glory. Assassin's Creed Origins will release October 27 for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.

Apple Inc. (AAPL) Facing Privacy Inquiry Over New Facial Recognition System

September 14, 2017

Still, Franken has a number of lingering questions for Apple CEO Tim Cook - including whether Apple or a third party has the ability "either remotely or through physical access to the device" to "extract and obtain usable faceprint data from the iPhone X ".

The camouflage Call of Duty: WW2 PS4 bundle needs to disappear

September 14, 2017

This special bundle features a green camo PS4 system equipped with a 1TB hard drive - which if you take a closer look you might spot patterns of something you're all familiar with... Worldwide pricing is unknown at the moment, but the bundle is confirmed to be coming to Europe. Set to release on November 3rd, CoD: WWII has become one of the most anticipated titles in franchise history, due to the return of "boots on the ground" combat after three years of 'advanced movement'.

New Packers Defense Will Headline Week 2 Matchup For Falcons

September 14, 2017

They went to the Super Bowl. This year may be different and with less on the line than before the game wont have the same feel, but regardless, it will be a big time game in Atlanta. He seemed like their best option previous year, so who's going to step up this week? Cornerback Davon House , who was signed in free agency, and rookie Kevin King, a second-round draft pick, are the kind of rangy, fast cornerbacks who are needed in the speed-based National Football League these days.

Snapchat brings Virtual world Bitmojis into the real world with 3D animations

September 14, 2017

Recently, Instagram has been doing any and everything in its power to become the go-to destination for everything social by adding awesome new features, but Snapchat is looking to take their crown back with this new 3-D Bitmoji feature. Now, tap on to the rear facing Snapchat camera and select the lenses option from there. Once you select 3D Bitmoji effect, you will be able to select your Bitmoji here.

Video suggests Bugatti Chiron can hit 273 miles per hour

September 14, 2017

In July 2010, the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport set a record of 431 km/h under the supervision of "Guinness World Records". The three-time victor of the Daytona 24 Hours gave the Chiron the right spurs and elicited full power from the eight-liter engine, but not top speed.

Volkswagen Recalls Millions of Vehicles in China to Replace Air Bags

September 14, 2017

This is due to possibly faulty front airbags from supplier Takata. The recall will start in March of 2018. Volkswagen delivered 3.98-million vehicles in China previous year, an increase of 12.2% on 2015, making it the biggest foreign auto maker in the country.

Destiny 2: Where to Find Benedict 99-40 Raid Vendor

September 14, 2017

That's the clan name, by the way, not some ultimate solo Destiny player. Over at Bungie's Seattle headquarters, the feat was watched and cheered on by the game's raid design team, who had spent months building the encounter. Dubbed Leviathan, the raid required 270 Power to properly complete and several teams grinded for hours to attempt the coveted world first clear. To celebrate The Legend Himself's completion of the Leviathan Raid, Bungie has released a new PvP Crucible map which is set ...

SpaceX releases fail video of all of its rocket explosions

September 14, 2017

Landing and reusing rocket boosters is key to Musk's plans of sending payloads - and eventually humans - to Mars. In a tweet (below), Elon Musk recalls the "long road to re-usability of Falcon 9 primary boost stage", and adds that "when upper stage & fairing also reusable, costs will drop by a factor 100".

PS4 Update 4.74 Out, Improves System Perforrmance

September 14, 2017

Sony Interactive Entertainment has been supporting the PlayStation 4 with new firmware updates that bring new features and performance stability to the console. Whilst it's a stability update, it's expected that it fixes (or improves) that Destiny 2 PS4 Pro crashing issue that some players were experiencing. So grab that update and let us know if you notice anything different.

RCom slips 2% as Ericsson files insolvency case

September 14, 2017

Reliance Communications reported its third quarterly loss in a row last month. The company, controlled by Anil Ambani, has been hit by free voice and cut-price data plans offered by the mobile market's newest entrant, Reliance Jio Infocomm, the network operator backed by Ambani's older brother and India's richest man, Mukesh.

Apple iPhone 8 and iPhone X launch event

September 14, 2017

The iOS 11 GM reveals what appear to be wallpapers that are specifically created to take advantage of the superlative contrast ratios of OLED displays with some vibrant wallpapers. Double-clicking it apparently opens up Apple Pay cards and pressing and holding it appears to invoke Siri. It's still not clear how developers will be able to use or hide the status bar in iOS 11 for the new iPhone, but it does appear that Apple will embrace the notch within the operating system.

Which Way Traders Signposts ON Semiconductor Corporation (ON), iRobot Corporation (IRBT) Stocks?

September 14, 2017

The original version of this report can be read at https://stocknewstimes.com/2017/09/14/brokers-offer-predictions-for-irobot-corporations-q3-2017-earnings-irbt.html. 07/03/2017 - iRobot Corporation was downgraded to "neutral" by analysts at Dougherty & Co. The institutional investor owned 56,652 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 2,924 shares during the period.

Analysts See $-0.01 EPS for BlackBerry Ltd (BBRY)

September 14, 2017

Hbk Investments LP increased Blackberry Ltd (BBRY) stake by 92.08% reported in 2016Q4 SEC filing. OppenheimerFunds Inc. grew its position in BlackBerry Limited by 83.9% in the 1st quarter. Equities research analysts anticipate that BlackBerry Limited will post $0.02 earnings per share for the current fiscal year. BBRY has been the topic of a number of recent research reports.

North America Fitness Equipment Market revenue will reach $5 billion by 2024

September 14, 2017

Besides these, it also includes anticipated facts that are assessed with the aid of an appropriate set of postulations and techniques. ICON Health & Fitness, Inc. The Golf Equipment and Apparel market is expected to increase due to growth in GDP per-capita, worldwide tourism, etc. The Sports Shoes research report offers a comprehensive assessment of the Sports Shoes market and consists of historical data, scope, significant approaches and statistical data of the global market .

Cedar Fair LP (NYSE:FUN) Institutional Investor Positioning

September 14, 2017

FMR LLC now owns 2,841,330 shares of the company's stock worth $192,671,000 after purchasing an additional 1,031,160 shares during the period. Janney Capital initiated the shares of FUN in report on Wednesday, September 16 with "Buy" rating.

Apple Watch 3 Breaks The iPhone Tether

September 14, 2017

Apple held its annual September unveiling event on Tuesday in their brand-new Steve Jobs Theater within the Apple Park at Cupertino, California. For those who use the watch as their tracking device of choice, there are several upgrades and improvements that target runners of all abilities.

Paris & Los Angeles awarded 2024,2028 Olympic Games

September 14, 2017

According to a previous Tripartite Agreement reached by the two cities and the International Olympic Committee in July, Paris would be candidate for hosting the 2024 Olympics Games and Los Angeles for hosting the 2028 edition. The two cities are scheduled to host the XXXIII and XXXIV Summer Olympics, respectively. Paris, with a total Games budget of 6.8 billion euros ($8.09 billion), had failed with previous attempts to land the 1992, 2008 and 2012 Olympics.

Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus and Doom heading to Nintendo Switch

September 14, 2017

DOOM is set to launch for Nintendo's platform later this year, although a solid release date hasn't been confirmed. More specific release dates will be announced at a later date. If you haven't played it yet or want to enjoy an action packed trip, the Nintendo Switch version seems to be the best choice. To find $299.99 Nintendo Switch consoles in stock online now, download The Tracker app to receive notification on your smartphone in case the Nintendo Switch is in stock online at ...

Asus ZenFone 4 Selfie Focused Series Launching Today At 2 PM

September 14, 2017

The Zenfone 4 Selfie (ZD553 KL) also offers 64GB of internal storage which is further expandable up to 2TB. Both smartphones will be exclusively available on Flipkart starting 21 September. The new Zenfone 4 Selfie is also powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 octa-core chip, coupled with 3GB of RAM. Front/Selfie camera is a (20MP+8MP) sensor, 120-degree field of view, Beauty mode.

Google 'Translate' app to support 7 more Indian languages

September 14, 2017

You can open it in Chrome and Google app by typing Translate and the basic translation window would show where you can get the meaning of a word or sentence in any language supported by Translate. With Word Lens feature, users can instantly translate text using their camera to understand visuals like street signs or restaurant menus that are written in English.

Pokemon Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon brings plenty of double dip incentives

September 14, 2017

Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon will also feature a new Ultra Beast per game: Burst for Ultra Sun and Assembly for Ultra Moon . Details about these mysterious beings will be unveiled later. Lastly, Nintendo announced that digital versions of the original Pokemon Gold and Silver on the virtual console will release on September 22.

Apple releases iTunes update for Mac and PC

September 14, 2017

Apple Pay has been upgraded to support peer-to-peer (P2P) payments through a new iMessage app , with transactions authenticated using Touch ID, or presumably Face ID on the iPhone X . USA Today report that "If you're hanging on to an original iPhone 5, here are some of the new operating system changes you'll miss". When you're ready, click the Update button next to the section about the iTunes 12.7 update.

Windows 10 will get a privacy boost with Fall Creators Update

September 14, 2017

Disable MS Game DVR feature - 09/12/2017 08:20 AMMicrosoft support engineer Paul "Jesse Pinkman" Aaron confirmed that some users experience stuttering issues playing games in Windows 10 were the result of the Windows 10 Creator Update. It's worth pointing out, however, that apps you've already installed from the Windows Store will not have those permission prompts - you'll need to go into Privacy settings in Windows 10 to change them.

Kirby Battle Royale Pits Kirby vs. Kirby on Nintendo 3DS

September 14, 2017

There are ten battle modes, available both online and locally. As you can see in the trailer below, Kirby will don several different hats, as it were, to carve through the competition. This game features single player gameplay with three computer counterparts (or three buddies), but the newest mechanic seems the most interesting. You can check out the artwork, box art, and screenshots below.

Samsung to create US$300 mln fund for connected auto, autonomous technologies

September 14, 2017

These assets, and the inside track with vehicle makers provided by its Harman subsidiary, give it confidence to enter an increasingly crowded auto market with other top tech names, Sohn said. Today's news comes just two weeks after Samsung secured a self-driving auto permit in California, pitting it against rivals from the smartphone realm such as Google and Apple , which are also working on autonomous driving technology in the state.

Polaroid Is Finally Making Proper Instant Film Cameras Again

September 14, 2017

It's the 90s all over again. Polaroid disappeared when it was bought by The Impossible Project, which launched the I-1 camera . Well, kind of. Announced today, the new $99 Polaroid OneStep 2 is not made by Polaroid, if only because Polaroid largely exists these days as a brand and a nebulous collection of patents and intellectual property.

Dangerous Bluetooth Vulnerability Targets Millions of Devices

September 14, 2017

BlueBorne does not require any user interaction and all attacks are automated. It is almost impossible to ascertain the number of active devices in the world that features Bluetooth connectivity. Both the Australian and United States governments have released warnings about a new vulnerability known as BlueBorne, which leaves millions of mobile phones, computers and IoT devices exposed to hackers.

Amazon discontinue Fire TV, possibly for new Alexa powered device

September 14, 2017

The new TV box brings 4K HDR content to your home and will be arriving next week. The image also includes a remote that looks like the model included with the newest Fire media devices. KitGuru Says: While I am getting a little sick of the influx of all-in-one devices that don't seem to specialise well in one job any more, I do think this is a good move on Amazon's part.

IPhone 8 launch on Sept 29

September 14, 2017

For more details, including information on Apple Watch and Apple TV, click the video below and head to our news partners at ABC13.com for the full story. The iPhone X will last two hours longer than the iPhone 7 . If the iPhone X really is the future, then the next decade for Apple will be spent finding ways to incorporate the latest cutting-edge technology to existing products, rather than working backwards from the customer experience to create something valuable.

Defense Secretary Jim Mattis visiting Minot Air Force Base Wednesday

September 14, 2017

While his trip was planned long before Pyongyang's recent string of military provocations, it gives Washington a chance to flex its own nuclear muscle. Some critics have argued, that ground-based missiles may no longer be necessary in maintaining America's nuclear deterrence. Sen. Hoeven says he's glad Secretary Mattis is visiting the base, the only one with a dual nuclear mission.

Global Automotive Mirror Systems Market 2017- Magna International, Ficosa International, Gentax Corporation

September 14, 2017

The report also profiles key market players such as McKesson Corporation, AmerisourceBergen, Omnicell, JVM co. Animal Clothing market reports give detail analysis of major players by analysing Production and Sales Market Comparison. Digital games witness high demand as compared with core games, social games, and casual games. In continuation with this data sale price is for various types, applications and region is also included.

Yelp files FTC complaint claiming Google has broken its 2012 settlement deal

September 14, 2017

According to the Wall Street Journal , Yelp found that during an hour-long search, Google had pulled nearly 390,000 images off Yelp's servers for use in Google Maps business listings. Yelp has asked Google to not use content from its site in Google search queries. A technique that Yelp developed to estimate the frequency of Google's scraping behavior showed Google scraped Yelp's site over 385,800 times in a single hour.

Fire Emblem Warriors fights its way to Switch on October 20

September 14, 2017

If you haven't been impressed by the characters shown in the existing Fire Emblem Warriors footage, you might be glad to hear that Lyn (from Fire Emblem on the Gameboy Advance) will also be making an appearance. Chrom and Tiki Amiibos are going to be going on sale the same day, but unfortunately, they won't be included with either version of the game and must be bought separately.

Nintendo Launches Pumpkin Spice, Poke-Ball 2DS XL

September 14, 2017

The latest Nintendo Direct served as proof that Nintendo has been thinking a lot about different cosmetic options for the Nintendo 2DS XL. However, the United States has drawn the short straw, as Japan will also be receiving a special Pikachu edition of the console that will not be available in the west.

Apple discontinues the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus

September 14, 2017

All versions of the 6s and 7 have been reduced by Euro 130 in the Apple store . Such programs were said to have been created to provide testing, counseling and medicine that hamper the placental transmission of HIV from the mother to the unborn child.

Which Insiders Are Selling Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT)?

September 14, 2017

They see TechnipFMC plc (FTI) price hitting a mean target of $35.91 a share, meaning the stock still has potential that could lift the price another 38.38% Also, the recent close suggests the stock is underpriced by 73.41% compared to the most bullish target.

We Finally Have A Release Date For Xenoblade Chronicles 2

September 14, 2017

That will be capped when Xenoblade Chronicles 2 hits the system later this year on December 1 ; just in time for Christmas as was announced at today's Nintendo Direct . Video game stories from other sites on the web. The pro controller follows the first game's special Monado Red Wii Classic Controller that came in European bundles, though you'll need to purchase it separately from the game.

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