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Scientists identify ancient seafloor deposits on Mars's Eridania basin

October 10, 2017

The Eridania basin is believed to have held a sea about 3.7 billion years ago, with seafloor deposits likely resulting from the underwater hydrothermal activity . And since the geology of Earth has changed dramatically since then, looking at Mars may offer clues about the origin of life on Earth. Scientists have previously observed signs of hydrothermal activity inside Europa, one of Jupiter's icy moons, as well Enceladus, one of Saturn's 62 moons.

Facebook to make ad scrutiny more stringent

October 10, 2017

Facebook ad regulations will get tougher . The tech giant turned the 3,000 ads over to Congress last week . The company is also under increasing congressional scrutiny after revealing that ads linked to a Russian internet agency were seen by an estimated 10 million people before and after the 2016 election.

Climate change: Warming soils may intensify Earth's temperatures, warn scientists

October 09, 2017

They scrutinized plots of soil, heating some to five degrees Celsius higher than normal levels with underground cables. In the paper published in the journal Science , the lead scientists of the investigation concluded that around 17% of carbon liberated from the soil was due to the heating.

Dragon Quest XI for the Switch is developed in Unreal Engine 4

October 09, 2017

Square Enix has broken its silence on the Nintendo Switch version of Dragon Quest XI , revealing that it will be more similar to the PS4 version which has fully detailed 3D world and character models. Dragon Quest XI on the Switch is being built with version 4.15 (and beyond), which was the first version to offer Switch support. The most recent Dragon Quest title released in Europe was a remake of Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King on the 3DS, and this followed on from the ...

Middle Earth: Shadow of War Has A Huge File Size

October 09, 2017

In comparison, the PS4 version of the game has a download size of around 65GB, which is fairly reasonable for a large AAA game like this one. Shadow of War will be released on Octobe 10th but the reviews for the game are already out. Shadow of War pre-load will require you to download 97 GB of data as the image below reveals. There might never be one game to rule them all...

SNES Classic Has Already Been Hacked To Play Additional Games

October 09, 2017

Still, given the speed in which the NES Classic was hacked to do the exact same thing , even Nintendo must have known this would happen. Some of those SNES games could prove to be a bit hard, though, as they had onboard chips that might be a challenge for SNES Classic emulation.

Turns out the moon once had a proper atmosphere

October 09, 2017

The traces of these eruptions can be seen from the Ground: the surface of dark volcanic basalt that fill a huge space impact basins, which are called lunar seas. The studied samples were collected in pools of Clear sea and sea of Rains. Between three and four billion years ago, two volcanic eruptions flooded craters on the moon with lava.

Alphabet's Project Loon to bring emergency internet connectivity to Puerto Rico

October 09, 2017

According to an updated tally from the Washington Post , as of Saturday, just 11.7 per cent of the commonwealth has access to electricity, 55.5 per cent has water, and just 44 per cent has cell phone service. As Google and Project Loon arrive in Puerto Rico , they'll be starting with nothing in place. Despite the advanced technology on the balloons , the internet still needs to come from somewhere though.

Toyota Hybrid Sports Car Concept Could Be the Future 86

October 09, 2017

Sports vehicle equipped with an automatic transmission with an unusual system of manual stage change: to shift gears can be a traditional H-pattern as the "mechanics". In an ode to Toyota GAZOO Racing's TS050 hybrid racing auto from the FIA World Endurance Championships, the open-car GR HV Sports Concept will use its patented THS-R (Toyota Hybrid System-Racing) hybrid technology.

Star Wars: Battlefront 2 Beta Verdict Out

October 09, 2017

But with the PC beta weighing in at around 22GB, the PS4 beta at just over 15GB, and 13.2GB on Xbox One, it won't leave much time left to actually play the game. You have to defeat 20 enemies while playing as a reinforcement unit, and you also have to defeat a trooper, reinforcement unit, a hero and a villain to earn the bonus rewards.

Gyan leading Ghana crusade for replay of World Cup qualifier

October 09, 2017

Nonetheless, the Black Stars claimed a respectable goalless draw at the Mandela National Stadium, and were denied a late victor by some poor officiating. The Ministry of Youth and Sports (MoYS) has given approval to the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to honour two worldwide friendlies for the Black Stars and Black Queens.

EPS for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV (FCAU) Expected At $0.50

October 09, 2017

The firm has "Buy" rating by Goldman Sachs given on Friday, April 21. The Piotroski F-Score of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. (BIT:FCA) is 7. About 3.33M shares traded. will post $2.58 EPS for the current fiscal year. The SMA 50/200 for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. (BIT:FCA) is now 1.19689. As of the latest earnings report the EPS was $2.20 and is estimated to be $2.58 for the current year with 1,537,294,000 shares now outstanding.

AOL Instant Messenger to sign off

October 09, 2017

The parent company of AIM announced Friday that the product will shut down December 15. AOL says people with an aim .com email address will still be able to use it. Its popularity as a communication tool waned amid the rise of text messaging, Google Chat and social networking sites. While some users still get some use out of AIM even now, the online community is now more familiar with services like Instagram or Snapchat , which have found a home on mobile gadgets while the aging ...

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 featuring 18:9 display Leaks in live images

October 09, 2017

Xiaomi was far ahead of the game when it came to premium bezel-less phones like the Mi Mix series, but it hasn't really ventured into the affordable 18:9 market sector that so many of its Chinese rivals have embraced. A number of variants of the Redmi Note 5 are expected to be launched, with the major difference being present in the amount of RAM. It sits below the LED flash and seems to have the same diameter as the cameras.

SpaceX to launch Falcon 9 rocket

October 09, 2017

The company launched the first 10 of these probes in January and another batch of 10 in June. Once today's launch is over, SpaceX will quickly turn to its next mission in Cape Canaveral, Florida. But SpaceX flew no additional missions after September 1 a year ago, standing down following a fueling mishap that destroyed a Falcon 9 rocket and its payload on the launch pad.

Honor 7X appears on Geekbench days before the official launch

October 09, 2017

And a day before the unveil, we got a hold of the Geekbench listing of the Honor 7X , which gives us a look at the performance characteristics. Geekbench also reports that the phone will be fueled by an octa-core SoC, but we still don't know what chip is this exactly.

Gran Turismo Sport demo available on PS4 from today

October 09, 2017

Gran Turismo Sport's limited time demo is now available to pre-load from the PlayStation Store in Australia. Interested participants can download it right away from the network, provided they have Sony's exclusive PS-plus online subscriptions.

ZenFone 4 Selfie Lite

October 09, 2017

Asus has not revealed the pricing and availability details for the Selfie Lite though the device is expected to be priced between PHP 7,995 (approx Rs 10,300) and PHP 8,995 (approx Rs 11,500) and it will go sale sometime this month. Selfie Lite will be powered by a 3,000 mAh battery. Under its hood, the smartphone makes use of a 64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 SoC paired with Adreno 308 graphics unit and 3GB RAM.

Windows 10 Mobile won't ever receive new features, says Joe Belfiore

October 09, 2017

You'll lead the implementation and maintenance of new features, and be responsible for delivering products on-time and at high quality. Of course, you can still use a Windows Phone but keep in mind that Microsoft is only going to release security updates and the so-called bug fixes.

Overwatch Halloween 2017 Costumes Leak

October 09, 2017

During a teaser earlier this week, we've already seen McCree as Van Helsing and Reaper getting his Dracula on; but now we get a chance to see a few more of the skins on the way. Lovecraft warned readers that even to gaze upon Cthulu's form might cost them their sanity and perhaps he was onto something there; I'll go insane if I don't manage to score this sweet skin before the event ends! Do you think these skins are a trick or a treat? Let us know, join us on Discord , on our Facebook page ...

Apple Is Investigating Battery Swelling in iPhone 8 Plus

October 08, 2017

The incident comes as Apple investigates similar cases reported in Taiwan and Japan of batteries in its latest iPhone 8 Plus becoming bloated, causing the device's casing to open. Accordingly, Liu approached the paper on the same day to show his iPhone 8 Plus that just arrived with cracks on the side. Apple has confirmed to Gizmodo that it is "looking into" the matter.

First in-game trailer surfaces

October 08, 2017

We've likely only seen the beginning of what Jurassic World: Evolution has to offer, as Frontier will more than likely update us over the next few months - especially as we get a closer look at Jurassic World 2 as well, with Universal likely to release its first trailer sometime later this year.

October update revealed for Hitman which includes "New" content!

October 08, 2017

Arriving on October 13, Hitman will see a batch of 10 new featured contracts hit the game, as well as the " Master Scarecrow Challenge Pack ", which will allow players to unlock a new item if they complete all five of the new challenges.

Alliance California Municipal Income Fund (NYSE:AKP): Negative Stock Sentiment

October 08, 2017

Investors are more bullish on shares of Invesco Municipal Trust lately as inferred by the motion in short interest. The following firms have recently changed their position in IQI. The company has market cap of $196.08 million. Shares are trading at $7.93 barely above the 50 day moving average of $7.93 and which is slightly above the 200 day moving average of $7.84.

Catalunya WRC: Meeke extends lead, Neuville retires

October 08, 2017

He extended his lead from 13s overnight to 23.9s by the end of the loop. "And I've had to get up a few times in my career". Kris Meeke has taken his second World Rally Championship victory of 2017 at Rally RACC Catalunya while the title race took a pivotal twist as Thierry Neuville was forced to retire with damage as points leader Sebastien Ogier kept clear in second place.

Skies above Gedling borough to be lit up by Draconid meteor shower

October 08, 2017

Ordinarily the Draconid meteor shower averages some 6 to 10 meteors an hour, although in 2011 a burst of glowing sky streaks saw upwards of 600 an hour, in spite of a full moon. For example, at its peak in 2011, the shower rained down up to 600 meteors per hour which were visible in the night sky, despite a bright moon, Science Alert reports.

A local road win? For the Brooklyn Nets, it's a start

October 08, 2017

The Heat simply could not get anything going on offense from behind the arc, as Miami finished a dismal 4-of-27 from three-point range as a team and was outrebounded by a whopping 62-37 margin. Dennis Smith Jr. scored 13 points to lead Dallas (2-1), with Yogi Ferrell adding 12. Enes Kanter led the NY offense with 16 points and five pulls on 6-11 while Tim Hardaway Jr.

Leopard At Maruti's Manesar Plant Rescued After 36-Hour Operation

October 08, 2017

After workers were evacuated from the plant, which churns out almost a million vehicles a year, police kicked off an hours-long operation to catch the animal, even using live goats and raw meat to lure it out of hiding. The leopard was caught on a CCTV camera, roaming around the cage at 8 p.m. Eventually, the big cat was spotted wandering through the plant's sprawling six-acre engine shop, and wildlife officers were able to move in a tag the leopard with a tranquilizer gun.

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) — Trending Stock

October 08, 2017

Relative strength index (RSI-14) for Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. It dived, as 68 investors sold AMD shares while 98 reduced holdings. If we look at the Volatility of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Stock's distance from 52 week High is -14.76% and the distance from 52 week Low is 114.47%. Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. In other words, it describes how much market is willing to pay for a stock based on its existing earnings.

Honda Motor Co Ltd (ADR) (HMC) EPS Estimated At $0.63

October 08, 2017

Finally, Ameriprise Financial Inc. grew its holdings in Honda Motor by 21.9% in the 1st quarter. Over the last week of the month, it was 1.31%, 10.34% over the last quarter, and 4.74% for the past six months. The rating was maintained by Jefferies on Tuesday, August 15 with "Buy". One investment analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, five have assigned a hold rating, three have issued a buy rating and one has assigned a strong buy rating to the stock.

Google Pixel 2 Will Not Disturb You With Notifications While You're Driving

October 08, 2017

This way, if you're behind the wheel, you'll be oblivious to calls and texts that normally you might focus on even while driving . If you are driving and don't want to answer any incoming calls or texts on your Pixel 2 while on your trip, the DND toggle will keep it from alerting you .

Hartford Financial Services Gro (NYSE:HIG) Experiences Lighter than Average Trading Volume

October 07, 2017

The value of the investment in ( HIG ) decreased from $11,889,000 to $6,875,000 a change of 42.2% for the reporting period. Other research analysts have also recently issued research reports about the company. (NYSE:HIG) price is pointing towards neither exit nor entry barriers, according to a technical analysis tool called the Relative Strength Index (RSI).

Ryan School trustees get interim bail

October 07, 2017

S Tekriwal, the lawyer of the victim, said Pintos have been granted bail with certain conditions. Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has made prima facie assertions that Ryan Augustine Pinto, chief executive officer (CEO) of Ryan group of Institution, may be involved in the in abetment or in a conspiracy behind the murder of seven-year-old student Pradyuman.

17.5 mn users' data leaked from Disqus database in 2012

October 07, 2017

It also included passwords for around one-third of affected users, though not in plain text-they were hashed using SHA1 with a salt. The data also contained sign-up dates and the date of the last login. "While we are still investigating the incident, we believe that it is best to share what we know now", Disqus stated in a blog post. Daniel Ha, chief executive, told ZDNet that the company was looking into all responsible and necessary disclosures, with customers and government ...

Bethesda stands behind its anti-Nazi rhetoric in Tweet

October 07, 2017

He told GameIndustry, "This is what our game is about". "We don't feel it's a reach for us to say Nazis are bad and un-American", Bethesda VP of marketing and PR Pete Hines told GamesIndustry.biz following the release of the most recent ad.

Alien megastructure star KIC 8462852's freaky dimming may be caused by dust

October 07, 2017

Any object bigger than a dust grain would cause uniform dimming across all wavelengths, study team members said. Data from the three different missions indicate that the star's ultraviolet light dims more than its infrared. The researchers found that the damping rate of the Tabby's star differs significantly between UV and infrared, which suggests a micro-sized dust screen.

Google creates doodle to commemorate ghazal queen Begum Akhtar's 103rd birth anniversary

October 07, 2017

Later on, the Indian government posthumously awarded her two of the highest awards of the country-Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan for her contribution in the world of music. The movie was released in 1942. In no time, Begum Akhtar became a hit and she moved out from singing in mehfils and private parties to public concert.

The Pixel 2 just stole one of iOS 11's best features

October 07, 2017

It clearly describes a rule you can turn on, which will automatically enable Do Not Disturb mode when you're in a moving vehicle. If you are thinking of buying a new Pixel 2 , will these two new features make that more likely? It's also being used to enable that always-listening feature on the lock screen for easier song/artist discovery.

Apple IPhone 8 Has Battery Issue

October 07, 2017

Although details remain murky, it does not appear that any of these devices are delivered in a risky condition (it's not like the battery is about to combust) but it does cause inconvenience and create some bad PR for Apple . Since the phones have only been on sale for a few weeks, it's early in the life of the device. Apple has another new iPhone model still to come. As per the reports, the phone or the packaging had no signs of explosion or burn.

Omega Protein Corporation (NYSE:OME) Experiences Heavy Trading Volume

October 07, 2017

The investigation concerns whether the Omega Protein board failed to satisfy its duties to the Company shareholders, including whether the board adequately pursued alternatives to the acquisition and whether the board obtained the best price possible for Omega Protein shares of common stock.

Western Digital Corporation - WDC - Stock Price Today

October 07, 2017

It has underperformed by 10.02% the S&P500. Shell Asset Management Co increased Western Digital Corp (WDC) stake by 48.99% reported in 2017Q2 SEC filing. Enova International Inc had 13 analyst reports since August 6, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. Creditors will loan money at a cheaper rate to a profitable company than to an unprofitable one; consequently, profitable companies can use leverage to increase stockholders' equity even more.

Misplaced your phone? Google Home can now help you find it

October 07, 2017

As teased during the Made by Google event earlier this week , Google has rolled out an update for the Home range. Yeah, the "Find my phone" on Google Home feature is limited only to smartphones, but not only Android handsets. Google Home is one of the most popular speakers on the market offers quite a few Google Home skills. Moreover, it doesn't work on tablets, so you'll only be able to find your phone (hence the name).

Galaxy Note8 ties with iPhone 8 Plus for best smartphone camera

October 07, 2017

A recent report shows an interesting dynamic between Apple and Samsung that ultimately explains how Samsung will also benefit from the success of its rival's upcoming iPhone X . They say that Samsung's phablet provides excellent zoom quality, good noise reduction and detail preservation, as well as fast and accurate autofocus.

Buyers concerned over swollen batteries in new Apple iPhone 8

October 07, 2017

The incident comes after similar reports have also been reported in Japan and Taiwan, and one Apple spokesperson stressed that they are looking looking into the issue without elaborating further. Ogden told us that Apple Store employees quickly addressed the problem after he turned it in, replacing the broken phone at no extra cost. Some of the devices were reportedly collected by mobile phone operator partners for investigation.

EPS Forecast Revision Scan: Activision Blizzard, Inc. (ATVI)

October 07, 2017

About 3,366 shares traded. Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ:ATVI) soared 74.72% year-to-date. It has outperformed by 31.13% the S&P500. RBC Capital Markets maintained it with "Buy" rating and $84.0 target in Thursday, September 7 report.

Shares Observed in Overbought Territory: Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE:VSH)

October 07, 2017

LS Investment Advisors LLC now owns 10,513 shares of the semiconductor company's stock worth $175,000 after buying an additional 1,595 shares in the last quarter. Vishay Intertechnology, Inc . has a 1-year low of $13.66 and a 1-year high of $19.40. Looking at the stock's movement on the chart, Vishay Intertechnology, Inc .

Samsung Note 8 finally hits the Kenyan market

October 07, 2017

It has everything it needs to get photography enthusiasts excited. Pictures taken by Liu and displayed on ThePaper's website showed an iPhone 8 Plus split open along the side featuring the sim card holding, with the phone's internal parts visible.

Revenue Approximations Analysis: Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (NLY), PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL)

October 07, 2017

Tracking the stock price in relation to moving averages as well as highs and lows for the year might assist with evaluating future stock performance. After a recent check, Annaly Capital Management, Inc ., (NYSE: NLY)'s last month price volatility comes out to be 1.03% which for the week stands at 0.92%.

Another surgery Mets' David Wright further clouds timeline

October 07, 2017

Offensively, Wright has hit.300 or better seven times in his career with the most recent season being 2013 (.307). Dr. Robert Watkins operated that June 16 to fix a herniated disk in Wright's neck. If there's a timeline for his return, the Mets aren't saying. This is an unfortunate reality that Met fans are going to have to come to terms with.

Neanderthal DNA Influences the Looks and Behavior of Modern Humans

October 07, 2017

Just like modern human beings, Neanderthals also had light and dark hair and skin, the study found . ResearchGate: What inspired this study? The paper, also co-authored by scientists from the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Leipzig, describes Neanderthal DNA found in modern humans that has been linked to eating disorders, rheumatoid arthritis and schizophrenia.

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