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Man arrested for DUI after ordering burrito in bank drive-thru

January 22, 2018

When the bank manager woke Francisco, he then requested a burrito before driving away after being told this was a bank instead of Taco Bell . After the workers banged on his vehicle for some time, deputies say Francisco finally woke up and tried to order a burrito.

NVIDIA wants its GPUS with gamers rather than cryptominers

January 22, 2018

It doesn't outline any particular ideas of how they can go about doing that, but German retailers have responded in a similar manner to British and USA sellers, by imposing limits on the number of graphics cards that can be purchased by any one customer at any one time.

Alexa Will Be On Your PC Soon

January 22, 2018

The latest piece of Alexa-related news, on the other hand, has nothing to do with its integration with Microsoft's virtual assistant. Users can download the Zero Click app to either their Android or Apple device - for example saying "Hey Siri, open Zero Click" to begin voice-controlled ordering.

Paypal (PYPL) Stock Rating Reaffirmed by Credit Suisse Group

January 22, 2018

FMR LLC now owns 82,268,871 shares of the credit services provider's stock valued at $4,415,371,000 after purchasing an additional 21,814,940 shares during the last quarter. The consensus recommendation - averaging the work of 47 analysts - of 1.9 for PayPal Holdings, Inc. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $0.36 earnings per share.

Sonic creator Yuji Naka joins Final Fantasy maker Square Enix

January 22, 2018

Whether Naka is heading up a new team or joining an existing one, it's likely we won't be seeing the fruits of his labours for a while yet. Naka was the former head of the Sonic Team as well as lead programmer of the original Sonic the Hedgehog , but more recently he has worked as a producer on games like Rodea the Sky Soldier .

LG Reveals Two Concepts for Foldable Smartphones

January 22, 2018

Samsung will be marketing their new camera as one of the major selling points of the new Galaxy smartphones. Unsurprisingly, there are front and rear cameras on the handset - a necessity on any smartphone or tablet these days. And a new discovery shows meanwhile LG is also working on its own foldable phone technology. One good news is that both these devices will run Android Oreo out of the box.

Apple is being probed by South Korea over iPhone performance throttling

January 22, 2018

The departure of the original iPhone X is likely to be filled well with the new versions that KGI's Ming-Chi Kuo previous year specified as 6.5-inch OLED and 6.1-inch LCD models. The report , as covered by 9to5Mac, details that the major drop in the shipments of the iPhone X is result of longer replacement cycles in China .

Microsoft challenges Chromebooks with $189 Windows 10 laptops for schools

January 22, 2018

Lenovo is announcing the 100e, a new Intel Celeron Apollo Lake powered PC, starting at $189, and the Lenovo 300e, a 2-in-1 PC that comes with pen, starting at $299. Microsoft has also been quietly updating Microsoft Teams' mobile apps recently in order to provide a better experience for its Education customers.

The first Ford Mustang Bullitt just raised a huge sum for charity

January 22, 2018

The hammer dropped on a whopping $300,000 bid, indeed. Ford has yet to announce the pricing for the 2019 Mustang Bullitt , but it will arrive this summer. Ford hasn't said how numerous limited edition cars will be made, nor confirmed final pricing. The new version is a faithful tribute to the iconic movie auto, featuring a more powerful version of the Mustang's 5.0-liter Coyote V8 that produces 475-horsepower and 420 lb-ft of torque, resulting in a top speed of 163 miles per hour.

PlayStation is launching a 'Totaku' figurine line

January 22, 2018

Available exclusively at GameStop in the United States (and GAME in some European regions, apparently), the "Totaku" collection is launching with 10cm "highly detailed" figurines of Kratos from God of War , Crash Bandicoot , LittleBigPlanet's Sackboy, Tekken's Heihachi, PaRappa the Rapper , Hunter from Bloodborne , and WipEout's Feisar FX350.

Honor 9 Lite With Quad Cameras Launched in India: Worth, Specs, Options

January 22, 2018

The base model is priced at Rs 10,999, while the 4 GB version costs Rs 14,999. According to brand Honor, Honor 9 Lite was sold out in just 6 minutes in the first flash sale and extended second flash sale till 12 PM on 21st January also resulted in getting it sold out in 3 minutes.

Trai may allow mobile services on board aircraft

January 22, 2018

The recommendation will now go to the telecom ministry for further decision and implementation of the services. Presently flyers are not allowed to use mobile phones or the internet within Indian airspace due to security concerns. All traffic onboard should be routed through the satellite gateway, irrespective of the ownership of the satellite. However, in order to maintain compatibility with terrestrial networks, Trai has suggested that the minimum height at which mobile communication can ...

Rallying: Sainz clinches farewell Dakar victory for Peugeot

January 22, 2018

Sainz headed into the final day with a 46 minute lead over Al-Attiyah; De Villiers is third, half an hour behind, with Peterhansel dropping to fourth, just eight minutes behind De Villiers and ahead of Przygonski and Sheikh Rashiid Al Qassimi in a privately entered Peugeot.

It's Patriots Vs Eagles In Super Bowl 52

January 22, 2018

In real life sports, Kirby Puckett's walk-off home run in the 1991 World Series forced Game 7, which the Twins won to take the crown. But they also were extremely fortunate to get to the NFC title game, winning on a last-play 61-yard TD pass to Stefon Diggs .

" "Nomura Reiterates "$65.00" Price Target for Nike (NKE)

January 22, 2018

Stephens Inc. AR now owns 72,911 shares of the footwear maker's stock worth $4,063,000 after acquiring an additional 9,623 shares in the last quarter. In the last ninety days, insiders have sold 967,896 shares of company stock worth $60,257,267. (NYSE:NKE) shares were sold by Slusher John F. Matheson Monique S .

Upcoming Nokia Smartphone May Come with 5 Cameras

January 22, 2018

HMD Global is all set to makes it easy to the Mobile World Congress ( MWC) 2018 to showcase some "awesome" products. Lastly, we may also see the rebirth of Nokia Asha label, which HMD Global recently filed a trademark for, but other details are unknown at the moment.

US House would accept bill funding government to February 8 - Ryan

January 22, 2018

USA lawmakers were yesterday expected to launch a last-ditch attempt to end a Budget impasse before hundreds of thousands of federal workers are forced to start the work week at home with no pay. "We're going to agree to fund the government through February 8 with the understanding we're going to work on all the outstanding issues, including immigration, which is a give for Mitch McConnell".

Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown dating YouTube singer Jacob Sartorius

January 22, 2018

While her sneakers may have stolen the show - and our hearts - Brown's head-to-toe look was age-appropriate glam at its finest. If you're wondering why MBB made a decision to go with sneakers over heels for the formal event, the answer lies in what's going to happen after the ceremony ends.

Good News from Apple

January 22, 2018

Today, Apple announced its plans to accelerate investment in the USA economy, to the tune of hundreds of billions of dollars over the next five years. The spree will include the new campus, new data centers and other investments. The Apple logo is pictured inside the newly opened Omotesando Apple store at a shopping district in Tokyo June 26, 2014.

North Korean girl band leader heads delegation to South

January 22, 2018

Hyon and her delegation members were tightly guarded by South Korean police and state intelligence officials, with an army of local and foreign media crowding the station to cover their visit, according to Yonhap . "The Olympic Winter Games are hopefully opening the door to a brighter future on the Korean peninsula". However, to maintain fairness for opponents, only 22 can suit up for each game.

Women's March in USA on first anniversary of Donald Trump administration

January 22, 2018

However, people participating in rallies and marches in the United States and around the world denounced Mr Trump's views on immigration, abortion, LGBT rights, women's rights and more . She spoke up about the criticism she received after revealing her own experiences of abuse. Hundreds of thousands of people across the globe marched, chanted and protested for women's empowerment on Saturday .

Misha Kapoor steps into daddy Shahid Kapoor's shoes - picture

January 22, 2018

Recently, Shahid also shared an image of him of his flawless day in which he can be seen scribbling a ship on a blackboard with his daughter. The doting father that Shahid is, leaves no stone unturned to spend time with his little angel, irrespective of how busy he gets.

Amazon to (finally) open checkout-free store in Seattle

January 22, 2018

When children were brought into the store during the trial, they caused havoc by moving items to incorrect places, the person added. You can walk in, grab a veggie wrap and walk out in a matter of seconds. The timings of the newly launched Amazon Go store will be from 7 AM to 9 PM, Monday through Friday. Above, hundreds of cameras, painted matte black to blend in with the ceiling, are trained on every potential space, capturing movement.

Google app that matches your face to artwork is wildly popular

January 21, 2018

The find-your-art-lookalike feature has been available since mid-December, but the app has rocketed to viral status as more users shared their matches on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram over the holiday weekend, in a mix of implausible, absurd and "spot-on" comparisons.

Spotify Launches New 'Highlight' Visible Format For Podcasts, Information

January 21, 2018

Courtney William Holt, the head of Studios and Video, noted that playlists play a significant role in the daily lives of Spotify users, thus bringing them closer to the creators they love. Even within the launch titles, programming spans categories including news, pop culture, sports, politics and music. As Spotify gears up to launch an IPO - expected sometime in the first quarter of 2018 - it's not clear how much Spotlight will move the needle, really, in terms of attracting new subscribers ...

Apple to repatriate overseas cash stash, invest heavily in US

January 21, 2018

The announcement was made as part of a number of investment decisions made public, which the company said would collectively come to about US$350 billion over the next five years. "Everyday, our data center serves billions of imessages, more than a billion photos", said Cook. President Donald Trump said on Thursday (Jan 18) that he called Apple chief executive officer Tim Cook to thank him for announcing hundreds of billions of dollars in USA investments following passage of ...

Facebook to use surveys to boost 'trustworthy' news

January 21, 2018

As Zuckerberg explains, though, the changes announced today shouldn't affect the overall breakdown of content beyond that four percent change, but rather tilt the kind of content you're served towards sources the community, and therefore the algorithm, determine to be more trustworthy.

Vivo X20 Plus UD to Launch On 25th January - Price, Specifications, Features

January 21, 2018

It's been a long, long time coming, but it looks as thought someone has finally cracked the key to successfully putting fingerprint scanners under the glass without mucking up the display. Synaptics had claimed earlier that 70 million units of their under display fingerprint sensors will be made available in 2018. It's not the fastest fingerprint scanner in the world, and since it needs the screen on it could take an extra second or two before you're in the phone, but it's a huge step in a ...

Amazon Great Indian Sale Begins, Great Deals On Wide Range Of Products

January 21, 2018

Along with the discount, the HDFC credit and debit card holders can also avail additional 10% off on their purchases. Customers can also pay with their Amazon Pay balance and get 10% cashback, capped at Rs. The e-retailer will offer deals on electronics including smartphones, laptops, TV, gaming as well as consumer goods and other categories. Discounts are available on phones from Xiaomi , Samsung , Nokia, Honor, and many more.

Taiwan Semiconductor Mfg. (TSM) Upgraded to "Buy" by HSBC

January 21, 2018

Moving toward the technical facts, its current distance from 20-Day Simple Moving Average is 2.17% and standing 0.94% away from 50-Day Simple Moving Average while traded 10.37% away from 200-Day Simple Moving Average . Its up 0.07, from 1.01 in 2017Q2. Although market capitalization is key to consider, don't invest (or not invest) based exclusively on it. It improved, as 0 investors sold Oxbridge Re Holdings Limited shares while 1 reduced holdings.

Most Asian markets carve out moderate gains as United States yields edge up

January 21, 2018

Automakers and financials were mostly higher on Friday. "There is a strong possibility that the USA government shutdown may become a reality". "Whatever immediate concern the government shutdown brings to the market, I think it will swiftly overcome", said Mark Luschini, chief investment strategist at Janney Montgomery Scott in Philadelphia.

Turkey Escalates Shelling, Says 'No Turning Back' From Syria Invasion

January 21, 2018

But the recent escalation coincides with USA announcements that it is creating a new 30,000-strong Kurdish-led border force to secure the frontiers of Kurdish-controlled areas, including with Turkey and Iraq, to prevent the resurgence of Islamic State militants.

Of Nevada Inc. Has $26.63 Million Stake in Microsoft Co. (MSFT)

January 21, 2018

The stock decreased 0.66% or $0.58 during the last trading session, reaching $86.68. About 50,759 shares traded. Moelis & Company (NYSE:MC) has risen 40.93% since January 20, 2017 and is uptrending. Blackburn Jeffrey M also sold $2.05 million worth of Amazon.com, Inc. (NYSE:JPM) for 49,786 shares. $263,693 worth of Pfizer Inc. The firm has "Buy" rating by Cantor Fitzgerald given on Monday, August 21.

Australian Open: Rohan Bopanna, Divij Sharan reach next round

January 21, 2018

Paes and Raja dispatched the pair of Nikoloz Basilashvili and Andreas Haider-Maurer 6-2, 6-3 in their opening round. They are now up against seventh seeds Mate Pavic of Croatia and Austria's Oliver Marach who edged out Artem Sitak and Wesley Koolhof 6-7 (5) 6-4 6-4.

Clinton: Women's March events show 'the power and resilience of women everywhere'

January 21, 2018

Crowds in Washington were upbeat and blinking into the the bright sunny day. Organizers say they chose Morristown because of its Revolutionary War history as the winter encampment site of George Washington's army. When Democrat Doug Jones won the Alabama senate race in December, Black women were proclaimed saviors. Adele , Natalie Portman, Scarlett Johansson and Whoopi Goldberg were among a host of celebrities who joined the walks, which also voiced support for campaigns against sexual ...

Nintendo's Latest Gaming Set Is Made From Cardboard

January 21, 2018

Nintendo unveiled a new series of DIY cardboard toys for the Switch gaming console. Nintendo Labo calls back to the Kyoto-based company's history creating toys. They'll cost $70 and $80 respectively, and will be available on April 20. The Variety Kit will ship with five games, including a piano and RC auto, while the Robot Kit folds into a backpack and lets you control a giant robot in a city by attaching strings and things to your limbs to coordinate movement.

Exelixis, Inc. (EXEL), Altria Group, Inc. (MO) — Trending Stocks Analysis

January 21, 2018

Bill Williams developed this indicator on the basis of earlier existed MACD and made a number of changes. This simple numeric scale reads 1 to 5, and it changes brokerage firm Moderate Sell recommendations into an average broker rating. Garber sold 15,000 shares of Exelixis stock in a transaction on Tuesday, January 9th. The 10-day moving average Hilo indicator reads and calculates the average using the highs/lows instead of the traditional closing price.

Apple announces $350 billion investment in the US

January 21, 2018

European Commission experts have made it clear that the Trump tax reform will make Brussels plans for taxing Apple, Google and other giants more hard, if not bringing an end to the idea. Over the next five years, Apple said it would focus its capital spending on three areas: direct employment, suppliers and manufacturers, and the "fast-growing app economy".

'Hunger Games' producer Allison Shearmur no more

January 21, 2018

While there, she oversaw the development and production of several major hits, including The Bourne Identity , The Bourne Supremacy , the American Pie trilogy, and Erin Brockovich . One of her first major roles was as a vice-president of production for Walt Disney Pictures during 1994 and 1997, before moving on to Universal as executive vice-president.

Bentley Bentayga Headed to Pikes Peak Hill Climb

January 21, 2018

It's only January, but Bentley has already announced it's entering the Bentayga SUV in the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb on June 24. According to Autocar , the auto will get a roll cage and other necessary safety equipment, but will otherwise as close to production spec as possible.

Under Buhari, Herdsmen Attacks Constant Than Electricity Supply- Omokri

January 21, 2018

It would be recalled that Bishop Oyedepo, who had on Sunday openly condemned the incessant killing of Nigerians by the Fulani herdsmen, placed a curse on the herdsmen for the carnage, destruction and death they had visited on several communities across the country with the massacre of 73 people in Benue communities on New Year being one of the latest in the group's attacks.

JLR drives in Range Rover Velar, price starts at ` 78.83 lakh

January 21, 2018

It now appears the new model could be closer than many had expected as spy shots are starting to appear all over the internet that appear to show a two-door version of the Range Rover undergoing winter testing. At the rear, the vehicle's design is distinguished by quad tail light signature elements with the iconic Range Rover script. There is a twin-screen 10-inch touch Pro Duo infotainment system, which combines a rake-adjustable upper touchscreen with a second screen in the main console ...

NFL Playoff Bracket Projection: Eagles beat Jaguars to win first Super Bowl

January 21, 2018

It didn't take long for the league to apologize for sending the masses into hysterics. It's a team sport. "It definitely will be exciting to go out there on Sunday night and just enjoy that atmosphere, that environment at the Linc, which is going to be wonderful".

Some multiplexes in Gujarat not to screen 'Padmaavat' fearing outbreak of violence

January 20, 2018

Everyone is scared, No multiplex wants to bear the loss. The Rajput Karni Sena has threatened all the cineplexes across the globe to face major loss if they will telecast the movie. The State government had formally issued an order earlier this week prohibiting the film's screening, citing the law-and-order situation and public interest.

Recent Analysts Ratings NetScout Systems, Inc. (NTCT)

January 20, 2018

NetScout Systems (NASDAQ:NTCT) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, October 26th. About 1.82 million shares traded or 46.51% up from the average. The firm has "Buy" rating given on Friday, July 31 by Sterne Agee CRT. The rating was maintained by Piper Jaffray with "Buy" on Wednesday, January 10.

Apple HomePod Launch Imminent

January 20, 2018

Come November, Apple announced that the HomePod launch was being pushed back to sometime in early 2018, with the company providing no specific details regarding the delay. Following a rumor from earlier this week that a million units have been dispatched from manufacturer Inventec's warehouses, the smart speaker should be hitting the shelves any day now.

Middleby (NASDAQ:MIDD) Rating Lowered to Hold at BidaskClub

January 20, 2018

The SI to Middleby Corporation's float is 7.86%. The stock price closed last trading at $60.97. About 328,981 shares traded. WSFS Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:WSFS) has risen 27.14% since January 19, 2017 and is uptrending. Deutsche Bank cut their price target on Middleby from $120.00 to $110.00 and set a "hold" rating on the stock in a report on Friday, November 17th. BMO Capital Markets maintained The Middleby Corporation (NASDAQ:MIDD) on Thursday, June 22 with " Buy " rating.

"Winter storm expected to drop 5-10" snow by 3 pm Wednesday

January 20, 2018

However, this snowstorm has been overperforming so far, dropping more snow than anticipated in areas to the north and west of Alabama. The entire Midlands is under a winter weather advisory as the area could see hazardous driving conditions caused by black ice.

Google CEO defends firing employee for 'sexist memo'

January 20, 2018

What exactly was written in that memo? Damore, who was ousted for writing a 10-page anti-diversity memo previous year, filed a class-action lawsuit against Google this month, claiming that it discriminates against white men. He was sacked after the memo leaked and went viral and has since claimed his termination was because he was a conservative in a company that adheres to liberal values.

Analysts Perspectives: Nokia Corp (NOK)

January 20, 2018

The ATR may be used by market technicians to enter and exit trades, and it is a useful tool to add to a trading system. Year to Date performance value (YTD perf) value is 6.44%. Nokia Corporation (NYSE: NOK ) has risen 19.54% since January 19, 2017 and is uptrending. In deciding what to focus on - in a stock, say - a typical day trader looks for three things: liquidity, volatility and trading volume.