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Sony will let you try out PlayStation VR at home

December 03, 2017

Here's your chance to try PlayStation VR from the comfort of home. This is the first time the PSVR has been offered up for an at-home free trial, and it makes sense Sony would start by extending it to PS Plus members. That bundle includes a PlayStation VR headset , PlayStation Camera, PlayStation Move controllers, The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim VR on Blu-ray disc and the PS VR Demo Disc 2 .0.

OnePlus 5T Star Wars Edition Announced, May Be Exclusive to India

December 03, 2017

OnePlus today unveiled a very interesting version of its 5T flagship smartphone - the OnePlus 5T Star Wars Edition. There were some rumours on the web recently citing that OnePlus will launch a special edition of the OnePlus 5T , in collaboration with the Walt Disney owned Star Wars franchise.

Skywatchers: See full supermoon on December 3

December 02, 2017

It is what astronomers call a perigean full moon, or a full moon when it is at its closest point in orbit around Earth, according to NASA . When is this weekend's supermoon? The only supermoon of the year is slated for December 3, 2017, at precisely 15:47 UTC, according to EarthSky.org.

Adding lock screen ads won't be tolerated - Google

December 02, 2017

It will also be recommending ways in cutting down the data usage that's based on your usage activity and will suggest you nearby connections on Wi-Fi for your phone to be connected. "It's like a speedometer for your data", Google said. But those feature are kept hidden inside the settings menu, and aren't as much spelled out as they do in the Datally.

Black Friday deals boosted auto sales in November

December 02, 2017

USA sales of new cars and trucks rose 1 percent to almost 1.4 million, according to Autodata Corp., a market analysis firm. While looking at the Stock's Performance, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. As prices creep up, deals are creeping up with them, analysts say. November sales were buoyed by strong USA consumer confidence, which was at its highest level since November 2000, according to the Conference Board.

Running With The Trending Stocks: Precision Drilling Corporation ((PDS)), ZAGG Inc ((ZAGG))

December 02, 2017

Panagora Asset Management Inc reported 11,385 shares. As regular trading ended, Precision Drilling Corporation (PDS) stock brought in a $0.13 rise to $2.8. Among 33 analysts covering Diamond Offshore Drilling Inc. Eight research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, fourteen have issued a hold rating, three have issued a buy rating and one has assigned a strong buy rating to the company.

NASA fires Voyager 1 thrusters after decades-long sleep

December 02, 2017

Experts at the agency's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in California chose to turn to four backup thrusters that were last used on November 8, 1980. The probe, which has been flying for 40 years, depends on small tools called thrusters to orient itself so it can interact with Earth.

SpaceX's new rocket to ferry Tesla Roadster to Mars

December 02, 2017

According to him, the rocket will go into orbit of Mars. The arranged goal is Mars and, all being great, Musk said his vehicle would be in the planet's circle for "a billion years". Not only will it be the biggest rocket ever launched by SpaceX, but it'll be the largest launched, ever, by anyone, public or private at more than twice the size of the previous largest, the Delta IV Heavy, at one-third the cost.

Jonathan was a good leader surrounded by sycophants - Shettima

December 02, 2017

Speaking at the unveiling of Bolaji Abdullahi's book, " On A Platter Of Gold: How Jonathan Won And Lost Nigeria " in Abuja, the Borno governor insisted that the ex-president fumbled in his handling of the Chibok School girls kidnap. "We can not be deceived by his crocodile tears and patronising claim that 'Jonathan is essentially a decent man, ' which is a ploy he deployed to justify his false allegation of a lost glory".

Former NSA Employee Pleads Guilty to Taking Classified Information

December 02, 2017

But he had installed on his home computer antivirus software made by Kaspersky Lab , a top Russian software company, and Russian hackers are believed to have exploited the software to steal the documents, the officials said. The crackdown on employees and contractors mishandling information comes as the NSA continues its search for the source of a major breach of the agency that resulted in the public release of its hacking tools.

Three Jak and Daxter PS2 Classics arrive on PS4 next week

December 02, 2017

These three classics will be joining Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy , the first game in the franchise and one that is already available for download via the PlayStation Store. However, the online multiplayer that was originally present in Jak X: Combat Racing won't be operational on the PS4. Another reason why we might not see a new Jak and Daxter game is that Naughty Dog has a tendency to create about four games in a franchise before moving on to new IP.

Google bans Android developers from adding lock screen ads ars_ab.settitle(1225809)

December 01, 2017

Android Police spotted the change on Thursday. No information has yet to be released on whether or not it will be available for iOS devices, but Google is expected to reveal more details in the coming weeks. Basically, the policy change states that apps can not have ads or features that monetize the locked screen of a device. But it isn't a complete ban.

Qualcomm Seeks iPhone X Import Ban

December 01, 2017

The iPhone X isn't spared this duplicity, and comes in versions with both Qualcomm's X16 LTE modem, and Intel's XMM7480. Apple is one of the largest consumer technology companies in the world, with arguably the strongest brand in the industry, while Qualcomm is the world's largest supplier of mobile chips.

Barrick Gold (ABX) Rating Lowered to Sell at Citigroup

December 01, 2017

About 8.26M shares traded or 47.22% up from the average. Bojangles', Inc. (NASDAQ:BOJA) has risen 4.24% since December 1, 2016 and is uptrending. It has underperformed by 16.70% the S&P500. Barrick Gold (NYSE: ABX ) (TSE: ABX ) received a $18.00 price target from research analysts at BMO Capital Markets in a research report issued to clients and investors on Tuesday, November 14th.

Want to trade efficiently? Check out: Petroleo Brasileiro SA - Petrobras (PBR)

December 01, 2017

Company has conspicuous measure of stock oscillations; average true range may be heating up this temperature with value of 0.36. Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. EPS Estimate for the next year is 1.02. Whereas they predicted High and Low Earnings Estimate as $0.36 and $0.01 respectively. The EPS of company is strolling at -0.02.

DxO ONE camera for Android ready with Early Access program

December 01, 2017

The Early Access program lets you discover why and how the DxO ONE is set to become the next must-have companion device for your smartphone - all before everyone else! Early birds will also get a waterproof case for submerging the camera up to 45-meters, as well as DxO PhotoLab image editing software.

Diversified Investment Strategies LLC Raises Position in International Business Machines Corporation (IBM)

December 01, 2017

Time Warner Inc. (NYSE:TWX) has risen 36.37% since December 1, 2016 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 6.96% the S&P500. Commonwealth Bankshares Of Australia reported 170,100 shares stake. The firm has "Overweight" rating by Morgan Stanley given on Tuesday, October 18. (NYSE:TWX) has "Buy" rating given on Monday, June 26 by Jefferies. Imperial Capital upgraded the shares of ASCMA in report on Friday, November 3 to "Outperform" rating.

Top Office: N. Korea's Missile Launch and Olympic Participation Separate Issues

December 01, 2017

The presidential office said Friday that North Korea's latest ballistic missile launch and its participation in the PyeongChang Olympic Winter Games are two separate issues. "As the PyeongChang Winter Olympics and the South Korea-US military exercise happen to coincide with each other, how to resolve this situation is an important task", Unification Minister Cho Myoung-gyon said at a Seoul forum on Thursday.

Domino's Pizza's (DPZ) Buy Rating Reiterated at Longbow Research

December 01, 2017

Domino's Pizza, Inc. (NYSE: DPZ ) has risen 62.06% since December 1, 2016 and is uptrending. If you are viewing this story on another domain, it was stolen and republished in violation of United States and global copyright law. (NYSE:DPZ) has "Neutral" rating given on Monday, October 19 by Citigroup. The rating was downgraded by Maxim Group to "Hold" on Tuesday, April 12. The rating was maintained by Numis Securities with "Buy" on Wednesday, October 14.

Fundraising push hopes to 'break the bank' for Salvation Army

December 01, 2017

Thursday through Saturday, said Andrea Carrillo, social services director with the Salvation Army in Moses Lake. Once again the Yelm Community has the opportunity to donate to the Salvation Army through bell ringing at the Yelm Walmart and Yelm Safeway stores.

Twitter Lite is now available in SA

December 01, 2017

South Africa, Nigeria, Algeria, Egypt, Tunisia and Tanzania were the African countries selected as a part of the expansion. After a successful trial in the Philippines, Twitter is rolling out its data-friendly Lite Android app in 24 more countries across Asia, Africa, Europe, the Middle East and Latin America.

Destiny 2: major changes coming, says Bungie

December 01, 2017

It is also said that gamers quickly lost their interest in the game since it is easy to achieve the maximum level. Bungie has also promised to follow-through on previous promises like the upcoming addition of new Heroic Strikes, private Crucible matches, and better overall rewards for completing a variety of objectives and other in-game content.

Google Assistant can now connect you with local home services

December 01, 2017

Well, thanks to a sweet update for Google Assistant , the service can now help you pinpoint the ideal helper. Saying something like, "Hey Google, I need a plumber", will soon help you clarify your problem, pull up results for local services that can help you out of your jam and dial them up for you.

FDA Approves KardiaBand for Apple Watch

December 01, 2017

The Apple Heart Study seeks to enhance the medical assisting reach of the Watch, by alerting and helping people much faster and better. "You can do what your doctor would do as soon as you got to the hospital, which is fire an ECG". It affects more than 30 million people worldwide, and one in four people over the age of 40 are at risk for developing it. The Kardiaband system is available on all Series 3 Apple Watches for $199, though users must also subscribe to AliveCor's Premium ...

Google Maps iOS update adds iPhone X support

December 01, 2017

Apart from adding UI optimisations to match the iPhone X's bezel-less screen with a notch , Google has also fixed a few bugs. The company has also added a new feature in YouTube that lets users pinch to zoom the video for that immersive experience.

Churchill Downs selling mobile gaming company for nearly $1B

December 01, 2017

The acquisition follows Aristocrat's $US500 million acquisition of Israeli social gaming company Plarium Global, which was completed in October. With this move Aristocrat is going to double the size of its influence in the gambling world and this will result in it being the second-largest social casino gaming entity on a world scale when it comes to revenue comparison.

Taylor Swift's 'Reputation' Now On Spotify

December 01, 2017

Taylor has sold over two million copies of the album around the world and she is expected to spend a third week at number one on the Billboard 200 chart this week. Swift had famously removed her music from streaming platforms shortly before the release of her 2014 album "1989", decrying the services' royalty payments.

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc (TMO) Shares Sold by Foster & Motley Inc

December 01, 2017

Thermo Fisher Scientific had a return on equity of 15.94% and a net margin of 11.73%. (NYSE: TMO ). Nationwide Fund has invested 0.24% in Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc . Investors sentiment decreased to 0.91 in Q2 2017. It worsened, as 43 investors sold TMO shares while 415 reduced holdings. OH now owns 6,250 shares of the medical research company's stock worth $1,090,000 after purchasing an additional 23 shares during the last quarter.

Hundreds of Pterosaur Eggs Discovered in China

December 01, 2017

Along with bats and birds, they are the only vertebrates to truly fly. A visualization of the bones inside a Pterosaur egg. This is likely why the scientists found the eggs in sandstone sediments. An artist's rendition of pterosaur parents with hatchlings. In one particularly well preserved egg, the hind limbs were more developed than the forelimbs.

Furi Set To Hit Nintendo Switch In Early 2018

December 01, 2017

While the game hasn't really changed between platforms, the idea of playing it in a hand-held format on the Switch is nearly ideal: Furi's playstyle is flawless for that retro gaming feel while experiencing the feats of modern video game design on the go.

Geese Howard Is Now Available To Download As Tekken 7 DLC

December 01, 2017

Geese will become playable but only once the DLC Pack 2 launches. All the strong attacks of the new character can be seen in a new trailer released, showcasing his most impressive moves, the new stage, and his alternative costumes. Improved optimization of matchmaking conditions. "In addition to offline and online versus modes, Geese will also be available in Practice, Arcade, Treasure Battle and Ultimate Tekken Bowl mode from DLC#1".

The Hype Behind Noble Energy, Inc. (NBL), Welltower Inc. (HCN)

December 01, 2017

Finally, Scotiabank set a $38.00 price target on Noble Energy and gave the company a "hold" rating in a research report on Thursday, August 3rd. The firm earned "Buy" rating on Friday, October 23 by M Partners. Thompson Investment Management Inc. now owns 132,846 shares of the oil and gas development company's stock worth $3,768,000 after acquiring an additional 19,146 shares during the period.

Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Position Boosted by Trillium Asset Management LLC

December 01, 2017

CTS Corporation (CTS) has risen 18.87% since November 30, 2016 and is uptrending. It has underperformed by 38.71% the S&P500. Also, EVP Christopher C. Therefore 83% are positive. The share last price represents downtick move of -3.32% in value from company's 52-Week high price and shows 41.73% above change in value from its 52-Week low price.

Comprehensive Stock Analysis Of The Walt Disney Company (DIS)

December 01, 2017

Winslow Evans & Crocker Inc, which manages about $600.60 million and $364.55M US Long portfolio, upped its stake in M D C Hldgs Inc (NYSE:MDC) by 1,026 shares to 4,042 shares, valued at $139.46M in 2017Q2, according to the filing. 69,605 were reported by Hartline Inv Corp. Among analysts who offered their Analysis on The Walt Disney Company (DIS )-8 analysts issued Buy for the stock, 7 analysts gave Outperform rating, 12 think it's a Hold, 2 issued Underperform, while 1 analyst gave a Sell ...

WhatsApp Is Down And Users in America And Europe Are Losing It

November 30, 2017

Downdetector , a website which shows the status of applications like WhatsApp showed a spike in reports from South African users shortly before 21:00. Twitter users are also confirming the current outage in the most Twitter way imaginable. This is a developing story and we'll keep you updated ...

Sacramento to be Verizon's First Commercial Launch of 5G Wireless Service

November 30, 2017

Verizon has announced that it will begin its rollout of 5G services to customers in certain USA markets next year. "I'm thrilled that Verizon has chosen Sacramento as the first market it plans to launch 5G wireless broadband service".

Why Scientists Want To Ban Glitter?

November 30, 2017

That powdery symbol of flamboyant joy is, yes, also very bad, say scientists, and should be included in the microbead ban, reports the Independent . Most glitters are made from plastic called microplastics, and the tiny bits of particles makes it a potential ecological hazard, particularly in the oceans.

FDA Approves Kardiaband As First Medical Device For Apple Watch

November 30, 2017

The Apple Watch's display shows the reading's data using a line graph that's similar to how the Apple Watch shows other heart rate data, and informs the user if their heart rate is normal or abnormal. "It's definitely a step in the right direction". And, as Gundotra also points out, "It's not possible to diagnose atrial fibrillation without FDA clearance".

Sunday's supermoon will be biggest and brightest full moon this year

November 30, 2017

The moon will reach its perigee when it will be at a distance of 222,135 miles (357,492 kilometers) from earth on December 4 at 3:45 a.m. EST (0845 GMT, 2.15 IST). On Sunday night, the moon should appear about 7 percent larger and 16 percent brighter than usual, though astronomers caution it can be hard to notice the difference with the naked eye.

Panasonic Eluga C Price in India

November 30, 2017

The 5.5-inch display of the Eluga C is surrounded by slim-sized bezels on its top, left and right sides. Panasonic Eluga C comes in Pink and Blue colour variants. This storage is expandable to up to 256GB via a dedicated micro SD card slot. The dual-camera module on the smartphone includes a combination of 13-megapixel and 5-megapixel sensors of f/2.2 aperture.

Thief caught after running out of gas

November 30, 2017

Security footage showed a man wearing a Ferrari jacket walking onto the lot and taking driving off with the vehicle. Officers later learned the white 2015 model had been reported stolen about two weeks earlier from the Ferrari & Maserati of Newport Beach service center in Costa Mesa.

Karan Johar miffed at Katrina Kaif?

November 30, 2017

Last year-and-a-half has been extremely rough for Katrina! I think I'm still in the transition period till I find myself and learn a lot more about myself. Furthermore, she explained that "We are also living a life alongside all of this". The Namastey London actress also shared that one also need to learn that the sense of validity or sense of self can not be derived from work alone.

Samsung finally brings Gear Sport smartwatch and Gear Fit2 Pro in India

November 30, 2017

The Gear Sport smartwatch hosts new features for fitness-related activities such as a new continuous heart rate monitoring sensor, ability to record swimming sessions and also customizable tips with the personalised motivation feature so that you stay on top of your fitness regime.

Xiaomi launches 'Desh ka Smartphone' Redmi 5A starting at Rs 5999

November 30, 2017

As hinted earlier by Manu Kumar Jain, the device will most probably be aimed at rural people. Apart from that, the company has also been hinting at multitasking feature in its various promo videos and it should come-loaded with localized content.

Meet Mariana Snailfish, World's Deepest-Dwelling Fish

November 30, 2017

By doing so, we have encountered some of the most freaky creatures ever. A specimen of the new species, Mariana snailfish. Scientists trying to name a unusual deep-sea fish have taken inspiration from its freaky physical traits and bone-crushing home environment.

Huawei's Honor Smartphone Shipments To India Doubled In 2017

November 29, 2017

Huawei Sub Brand Honor will launch the Honor 7X smartphone in India on December 5. The company's smartphone is mainly available through online retailers in India. The cell phone comes in three alternatives as far as inside capacity - 32GB, 64GB, and 128GB, and furthermore underpins capacity extension through microSD card up to 256GB.

Cosmonaut Found Extraterrestrial Bacteria on the International Space Station

November 29, 2017

It turns out our first contact with extra-terrestrial life wasn't a grey alien with black eyes, but rather it was more a microscopic scale discovery, Anton Shkaplerov reportedly says . According to the comments Shkaplerov made, it's still not 100% sure that extraterrestrial life has been discovered. Although this is to be proven when the samples are sent to earth, the cosmonaut pointed out that "there is no danger".

Here Is The New Mercedes-Benz CLS

November 29, 2017

Also typical of the CLS is the muscular rear shoulder line which blends smoothly into the flat rear end. There are three seats in the rear, although the deeply scalloped outer seats give the impression that the auto is, like its successors, designed for four occupants.

Star Citizen is selling land for up to $100

November 29, 2017

Each plot of land comes with a "Geotrack Marking Beacon" that allows players to easily make their way back home, while also alerting them to intruders that have entered the territory. "Due to the billions of square kilometers of available land over many planets and moons and of course as new Star Systems are introduced and explored, all players will have the ability to find and claim new "hot spots" throughout the lifetime of the game".

BMW i8 Roadster, Updated i8 Coupe Debut in LA

November 29, 2017

Mpg has also been improved to 149.8mpg for the Coupe and 134.5mpg for the Roadster, although these numbers are always notoriously hard to replicate in the real world, unless you charge frequently and mainly undertake short journeys. Also aiding rigidity on the Roadster are additional panels in the suspension and special front and rear struts. A new aluminum 3D printing process was used to make lightweight parts for the Roadster's roof.