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This Is Us Review: Jack's Death Is Imminent

January 25, 2018

Inevitably, Randall's rushing catches up with him: He accidentally leaves a hole in the wall that starts an infestation of roaches, which forces Beth to evacuate the residents to a motel. So what else can you expect from Tuesday's new This Is Us? Perhaps Kate came up with a lie that defined her relationship to her brother for the rest of her life.

Android 8.0 Oreo soak test begins for Moto Z2 Play in Brazil

January 25, 2018

After rolling out Android Oreo to Android One Moto X4 , Lenovo went ahead and released the OS to the unlocked Moto X4 in India. The new version of Moto X4 will come with 6GB of RAM and Android 8.0 Oreo operating system out-of-the-box.

This could be our first look at the Samsung Galaxy S9

January 25, 2018

The Samsung Galaxy S9 will likely go on sale in March. SM-G9608 and SM-9650 are the Taiwan variant of the Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus respectively. A stacked design allows the sensor data to be exported from the image assembly at a higher rate.

There's A Free Ghost Recon: Wildlands DLC Coming, Includes New Mode

January 25, 2018

Thankfully, if you can get past the audacity, the Ghost Recon Wildlands " Battle Crates " don't seem to be all that bad. The system is created to be "fair in terms of the items given to players, while also ensuring that they have zero impact on gameplay and player's progression".

Rare aware of Sea of Thieves "too early" closed beta issue

January 25, 2018

Accessing the Sea of Thieves Closed Beta requires you to either preorder the game, have a "Black Dog Pack" redeemable code, or be registered for the Sea of Thieves Insider Program . As we head into Closed Beta, our next step is to fully enable Xbox Play Anywhere . Sea of Thieves launches for PC and Xbox One on March 20, 2018.

Google Assistant can now open your personal Netflix profile with your voice

January 25, 2018

If you're like me and have thrown Google Home into the equation, everything is even more complicated as shouting "OK Google , play Stranger Things on Netflix " has previously only served playback from a single Netflix profile. "It will be coming soon to the Assistant on Android Auto in the U.S". Hence, Google has gotten into the audiobook business. According to numerous reports, Google recently put up a banner in the Google Play Store to indicate that "Audiobooks are now on Google ...

Vivo X20 Plus UD with under-display fingerprint scanner is official

January 25, 2018

To save us the trouble, the X20 Plus UD will come with a film that works, though if you need a replacement, chances are you'll have to buy one from Vivo to ensure compatibility. The phone is running a skinned version of Android 7.1 Nougat, a version number lower than we'd like to see. The handset also comes with a microSD card slot which supports up to 128GB cards and the device has a fingerprint scanner built into the display.

Nintendo Switch is about to get a games explosion

January 25, 2018

But it could also be news that more Nintendo Switch games projects are in development for 2018 by quite a margin. Among respondents who published a game for the Nintendo console, 28 percent said Switch sales have been "greater than average" compared to other platforms.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 gets a price cut

January 24, 2018

Last week, Xiaomi released MIUI 9 Global Stable update for Redmi 5A . Xiaomi India MD Manu Kumar Jain announced the price-cut on Twitter , where he also revealed that the Redmi Note 4 is now being sold via Amazon India as well. In terms of design, the smartphone features a fingerprint scanner at the back. The phone will also pack in 3GB / 4GB of RAM and ship with 32GB / 64GB of expandable storage.

Call 9-1-1, Justin Timberlake Just Got Wrecked

January 24, 2018

Dylan Farrow dragged Justin Timberlake via Twitter on Tuesday in response to a tweet from the singer inquiring about the idiom of having one's cake and eating it too . In her first television interview about the allegations with CBS This Morning 's Gayle King , Farrow recounted what she claims happened while her adoptive mother Mia Farrow was out shopping for the day.

ONGC ties up 18k cr loan to buy HPCL

January 24, 2018

With the merger of Hindustan Petroleum Corp Ltd (HPCL) into Oil and Natural Gas Corp Ltd (ONGC) nearly complete, the focus will now be on the possible acquisition of the government's stake in Oil India Ltd (OIL) or GAIL (India) Ltd, by Indian Oil Corp Ltd (IOC) or Bharat Petroleum Corp Ltd (BPCL), reports Cogencis.

Android 8.1 Oreo Beta Update now Available for Nokia 8

January 24, 2018

Slow (0-1Mbps): Wi-Fi calling, send texts. The latest Android update shows the connection speed under the names of the networks. As per Google, there is a difference between the Very Fast and Fast speed label. You'll need to navigate to Network & Internet - Wi-Fi - Wi-Fi Preferences - Advanced - Network rating provider - None . The feature will not work with private WiFi networks (so don't worry about strangers scoping out your neighborhood for the fastest connections), ...

How good morning messages are choking smartphones across India

January 24, 2018

The problem, discovered by Google , was an overabundance of sun-dappled flowers, adorable toddlers, birds and sunsets sent along with a cheery message, The Wall Street Journal reported. The trend seems to have been borrowed by Google Search which saw a 10X increase in "Good Morning images" since the past five years. Each morning, hundreds of millions of people share "good morning" images with their friends and family members on WhatsApp, a free calling and messaging app.

Researchers Say Tinder's Limited Encryption Makes It Ripe for Hackers

January 24, 2018

In most aspects of the application, Tinder uses the HTTPS communications protocol for secure transfer of data. "You just have to listen to the network and you'll have the images available to you". The company said they had informed Tinder of their privacy faults in November, but the application has yet to close the encryption loopholes. The report features how a malicious attacker can take advantage of these vulnerabilities to cause serious privacy breaches to an unsuspecting user.

How to Fix D3dx9_43.dll Is Missing Errors

January 24, 2018

The typical result of such actions — surfing through the doubtful websites, downloading corrupted file and pasting it to the game folder. However, it appears to be useless. And in order to make these libraries appeared it is better to use the official fitter from Microsoft that will automatically add them to system.

Apple releases Meltdown patches for older versions of Mac

January 24, 2018

On Wednesday, the company patched the Sierra and El Capitan operating systems against the Meltdown security flaw. Meltdown and Spectre are significant vulnerabilities, so you're going to want to stay on top of any fixes that are made available now, as well as moving forward.

RED Hydrogen One Android Phone Heading To US Carriers Possibly This Summer

January 24, 2018

In terms of photography and video shooting, users will be able to shoot 3D to 4V on both sides of the device. Filmmaker David Fincher (left) reacts to seeing a prototype of the RED Hydrogen One phone . In my mind, as good as it gets equates to what we have with the latest iPhone or Galaxy. This is great news for many obvious reasons, but it is bad news for the time that it takes for each carrier to certify the Hydrogen before it can launch.

Xbox Games Pass subscribers get PC titles via Xbox Play Anywhere

January 24, 2018

Though if you already own a PS4 Pro or a PS4, it could shape up to be a decent complementary system provided more developers support it in terms of Xbox One X enhancements. The crafting of the console's hardware makes it the smallest as well as the most feature-rich Xbox built so far. Microsoft announced in a blog post that all first party Microsoft video games will be playable on Xbox Game Pass on the day of their release.

United States to impose tariffs on Samsung, LG washing machines

January 24, 2018

On Tuesday, the USA trade commission announced that it is imposing a 20 percent tariff on the first 1.2 million of imported washers and a 50 percent tariff on washing machines that exceed the 1.2 million units. Under Trump's safeguard action, a 30 percent tariff will be placed on imported solar cells and modules in the first year, with the tariffs falling to 15 percent by the fourth year.

Apple might launch an all-new 13-inch MacBook later this year

January 23, 2018

The rumor comes from DigiTimes , which reports that General Interface Solution (GIS), a company that makes touch panels, is expected to receive more orders from Apple, after becoming the supplier of LCD display modules for the company late a year ago.

Irish Airbnb hosts earned over €115m past year

January 23, 2018

A typical Airbnb host in Ireland earns a cool €3,500 a year, according to an Airbnb Insights Report released on Tuesday. Roughly one in five 5 (21%) of Irish residents arrange accommodation with another private individual via an online platform - the third highest in Europe after the United Kingdom and Luxembourg, Eurostat said.

Snapchat will from today let you share Stories on Facebook, Twitter & elsewhere

January 23, 2018

Stories shared on the web have a prominent "Download Snapchat " link, turning it into a promotional opportunity. You'll see a Share option there, where Share Story will give you a range of options, including Facebook, Twitter, text and email.

NET 2018 Exam Dates Released! Tap To Know The Details

January 23, 2018

The online application process of NEET 2018 exam is expected to commence from Jan 31st with the release of an official notification by the CBSE on the below-mentioned website. Each question will carry 2 marks and will be of general nature and will test the teaching/research aptitude of the candidate.The duration of the same will be one hour (9:30 am to 10:30 am).

Xiaomi Mi 6X expected to ship with Xiaomi Surge S2 processor

January 23, 2018

After the launch of the Surge S1 chipset, Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun had claimed that the company will continue to develop more chipsets in future. There are a lot of rumors circulating in the market regarding Mi 7. Naijatech has leaked the latest rumor based on Weibo leaks. It is also expected to retain the fingerprint sensor on the back. To remind you, Surge S1 was based on 28nm process and includes eight Cortex-A53 cores with four clocked at 2.2GHz and the other four at 1.4GHz.

Apple HomePod release date and price confirmed: 9 February for £319

January 23, 2018

Staying on the music tip, the HomePod will take things a bit further than Alexa or Google Assistant with its musical knowledge. Originally expected to begin shipping late previous year, the HomePod was delayed in November and is listed as shipping in "early 2018".

Bitcoin Falls Below $11000; Drops More Than 10%

January 23, 2018

Additionally, it is hard to assess the value North Korea places on cryptocurrencies, because we can not determine what portion of state revenue these operations represent. For now, banks remain banned from the virtual accounts needed to enter the digital currency trade, as a measure of preventing speculation in the country's cryptocurrency market.

Bitcoin Could Lose 90% of Its Value: Street Vet

January 23, 2018

A fall to $1,000 would bring the price down to its previous level in January past year. Bitcoin, despite some stabilization in late USA trading, was half its record peak of nearly $20,000 set on the Luxembourg-based Bitstamp exchange a month ago.

Stock Watch: Checking the Technicals for S&P Dividend Intl SPDR (DWX)

January 23, 2018

The weekly steps can be used to determine a near-term trend. The ADX was created by J. Welles Wilder to help determine how strong a trend is. Investors often have to be prepared for many different situations. Deep diving into the technical levels for SPDR S&P 500 Growth Portfolio ETF (SPYG), we note that the equity now has a 14-day Commodity Channel Index (CCI) of 124.79.

Google honours Stephen Keshi with Doodle

January 23, 2018

Doodles are changes made to the Google logo to celebrate holidays, anniversaries, and the lives of famous artists, pioneers, and scientists. In 2011, he became the Nigerian national team coach, cementing his place in African and world football history.

Integral Memory will release a 512GB microSD card in February

January 23, 2018

It is created to increase the storage capacity of Android devices and tablets, as well as, other forms of consumer tech including action cameras, drones, DSLRs, etc. The new card meets the Video Speed Class 10 (V10) standard, that allows fast data transfer and full HD video captures on devices faster and more reliable.

Facebook 'Flicks' last slightly longer than a nanosecond

January 23, 2018

Put simply, Facebook's new unit of time, is 13.02810625 periods of the radiation corresponding to the transition between the two hyperfine levels of the ground state of a caesium 133 atom (1/705600000 of a second). So, even if your video is 24hz, 25hz, 30hz, 48hz, 50hz, 60hz, 90hz, 100hz, or 120hz, you will still be able to use Flicks to ensure that everything is in sync while using whole integers (instead of decimals) at the same time.

Benue killings: Herdsmen invade Agatu community

January 23, 2018

Consequently, the Head of Chancery, Dr Niyi Ojo, came to speak to the protesters on behalf of the High Commissioner. The group offered its condolences to the people of Benue, Taraba and Nassarawa state as well as all other Nigerians who had lost loved ones to what it termed "wanton criminal acts".

Opera Browser for Android adds cryptocurrency miner protection

January 23, 2018

In this age where we have seen a gold rush in mining the various cryptocurrencies for profit, there has been a trend to jack unsuspecting users laptops for crypto mining . There are many add-ons and plugins available for blocking such mining scripts for popular web-browsers like Firefox and Chrome, but none of them have this feature integrated by default.

SteamWorld Dig coming to Switch on February 1

January 23, 2018

Many Nintendo 3DS fans bought the Nintendo 2DS rather than the Nintendo 3DS because the 3D function didn't work very nicely and other fans didn't like to pay extra to play their 3DS games in 3D. The platformer first launched for 3DS in 2013, followed by PC that December, PlayStation 4 and PS Vita in March 2014, Wii U that August, and Xbox One in June 2015.

Leaving Early Access - Rust

January 23, 2018

For that reason we're going to be transitioning to monthly updates". It's very much going to happen without much fuss. Back in the summer of 2017, when Gearbox were announced to be publishing console versions of the game, the price on Steam Early Access was doubled.

Stocks hit record as senators reach deal to end shutdown

January 23, 2018

Celgene was down 1.5 per cent. Teck Resources Ltd declined 3.2 per cent to $35.63. A USA government shutdown entered its third day, and a bipartisan group of senators attempted to negotiate a deal just hours before the full Senate planned to vote to restore funding.

OnePlus confirms 'up to 40000 users' affected by credit card breach

January 23, 2018

A OnePlus spokesperson said the 40,000 users "represent a small subset" of the company's total customer base. "A malicious script was injected into the payment page code to sniff out credit card info while it was being entered". You paid directly through the website without the involvement of a 3-party such as PayPal. The company in an apology letter has recommended that its customers check their credit card statements and if they spot any irregular charges, they should inform their ...

S Koreans protest, swoon over North Korean band leader

January 23, 2018

A group of North Korean officials was now on a two-day trip to South Korea to inspect possible venues for art performances by a North Korean art troupe during the PyeongChang Winter Olympic Games. North Koreans will also compete in figure skating, short track speed skating, Alpine skiing and cross-country skiing after being given exceptional late entries by the International Olympic Committee.

ITunes snafu made 'Thor: Ragnarok' available nearly a month early

January 23, 2018

It seems that a blunder on iTunes has caused the $180 million movie to be leaked online in up to 1080p HD resolution. So what went wrong? In a now-deleted Reddit post one customer explained: "I pre-ordered Thor Ragnarok on Vudu yesterday and it links it to my iTunes also.

Edwards Lifesciences Corp (EW) Position Trimmed by Livforsakringsbolaget Skandia Omsesidigt

January 23, 2018

Advantus Capital Management Inc who had been investing in Coresite Realty Corp for a number of months, seems to be bullish on the $5.17B market cap company. After $0.84 actual EPS reported by Edwards Lifesciences Corporation for the previous quarter, Wall Street now forecasts 7.14% EPS growth. Adage Capital Partners Gp Llc increased Super Micro Computer Inc (NASDAQ:SMCI) stake by 321,000 shares to 911,000 valued at $20.13 million in 2017Q3.

Important Technical Indicators to Consider: Ctrip.com International, Ltd. (NASDAQ: CTRP)

January 22, 2018

The company's market cap is $23.93 Billion, and the average volume is $5.26 Million. As regular trading ended, Ctrip.com International, Ltd. ( CTRP ) stock brought in a -$0.6 drop to $46.85. The firm has "Neutral" rating given on Monday, October 23 by UBS. Net profit margin of Ctrip.com International Ltd. ( CTRP ) was recorded at 9 percent, operating profit margin was 10.3 percent, while gross profit margin stands at 81.4 percent.

NFC championship Game: Three takeaways from Eagles' win over Vikings

January 22, 2018

The reigning National Football League champion Patriots overcame a stubborn Jacksonville Jaguars 24-20 in the AFC title game, while the Eagles crushed the Minnesota Vikings 38-7 in the NFC decider to set up a February 4 clash in Minneapolis.

Sea of Thieves' upcoming closed beta will enable Xbox Play Anywhere

January 23, 2018

The water in Sea of Thieves is especially lovely, as one would hope, considering how a chunk of the game takes place on the open seas with pirate ships. You can nab it on Amazon for Sea of Thieves on Xbox here , Sea of Thieves on PC here , and there's even a snazzy Sea of Thieves Xbox Controller you can pilfer for your treasure chest, too.

Wedbush Analysts Give Activision Blizzard (ATVI) a $75.00 Price Target

January 23, 2018

Activision Blizzard now has $53.36 billion valuation. The stock increased 2.54% or $1.94 during the last trading session, reaching $78.36. About 25,010 shares traded. Among 30 analysts covering Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI ), 24 have Buy rating, 0 Sell and 6 Hold. BidaskClub lowered Activision Blizzard from a buy rating to a hold rating in a research note on Wednesday, December 27th.

Cornerstone Investment Partners LLC Grows Stake in Goldman Sachs Group Inc (GS)

January 22, 2018

GS's latest closing price was 12.11% away from the average price of 200 days while it maintained a distance of 4.60% from the 50 Day Moving Average and 2.00% away compared to its SMA 20. 82 funds opened positions while 285 raised stakes. JPMorgan Chase & Co. cut their price objective on shares of Weir Group from GBX 2,260 ($30.65) to GBX 2,185 ($29.63) and set an "overweight" rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, November 1st.

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) Downgraded to "Sell" at BidaskClub

January 22, 2018

The average is taken over a specific period of time, like 10 days, 20 minutes, 30 weeks, or any time period the trader chooses. It is down 9.02% since January 22, 2017 and is uptrending. Morgan Stanley reissued an "equal weight" rating and set a $6.00 target price on shares of Advanced Micro Devices in a report on Thursday, August 31st.

Airtel ₹149 prepaid plan revised: Here's what you get now

January 22, 2018

While Reliance Jio is serving up more data on an everyday basis, the plan only sticks around for 70 days. Be it long-term validity plan or a monthly recharge pack, Airtel has you covered. Prior to that, Airtel had introduced Rs 799 plan to offer users 3.5GB data per day for 28 days. Since the entry of Jio, the data plans have become cheaper in India .

Minecraft crosses 144 million sales and 74 million monthly active players

January 22, 2018

She has been working with the Minecraft team for the past three years. The copies sold highlights just how many people enjoy building an alternate universe, with nearly double the number of concurrent players last month. Of course, the accessibility isn't the only thing pointing to the success of Minecraft either. Chiang describes what really makes the update important for the game.

Blizzard Reveals New Epic Overwatch Skins Being Added to Standard Loot Boxes

January 22, 2018

Blizzard has confirmed that they will be adding over 100 new items to their core cosmetics collection which includes skins, sprays and emotes. The new cosmetic items will start to turn up in Loot Boxes on January 23 and, according to Blizzard, will be available " All year long".

Apollo Micro Systems lists at 74 per cent premium

January 22, 2018

The stock had hit a high of Rs 479.95 and a low of Rs 454.10 so far during the day. The Rs. 156 crore IPO was open for subscription from January 10 to January 12, 2018 and had got a strong response from investors. On the volume front, 1.64 lakh shares exchanged hands on the BSE. The company had fixed the price band of Rs 270-275 per equity share. Apollo Micro Systems is an electronic system and design manufacturing (EDSM) company and supplies hardware used in defence avionics systems, ...

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