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More Xiaomi Mi 7 specifications leak ahead of launch

February 09, 2018

The specs-sheet reveals that instead of a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, the smartphone will feature an in-display fingerprint reader. If you recall, the Mi Mix 2's design was touted by Xiaomi as Full Screen 2.0. The camera setup will include two 12-megapixel sensors for enabling Optical Zoom. It is also safe to assume that the phone will ship with thinner specs than the Mi 6, so it will probably ship with a similar footprint as the Mi 6, it may be slightly larger.

Twitter Finally Turned A Profit After More Than A Decade

February 09, 2018

And yet, somehow , Twitter just had its first profitable quarter. Overall revenue not only rose 2% to $731.6 million in the fiscal quarter ending December 2017 from a year earlier, but this is also the first time it has posted a quarterly profit since it went public in 2013.

BSNL launches 4G services in Kerala; download speed is impressive

February 09, 2018

The administrator will extend the 4G services to alternate urban communities in the state soon. If you are an existing BSNL user, you will have to upgrade your SIM card to a 4G SIM if you wish to use BSNL's 4G service. Well now, BSNL too has joined this group with the launch of its 4G service in Kerala. BSNL already collaborated with N-Cell, a Nepalese telecom administrator to give roaming services in the nation.

The Metroid Prime 4 Developer Is Bandai Namco Studios Singapore

February 09, 2018

According to Eurogamer , that studio is none other than Bandai Namco Studios Singapore, which is collaborating with Nintendo on the new game. Past games in the Metroid Prime series were developed by the US-based Retro Studios under supervision from Nintendo.

North, South Korea heads of state meet, shake hands

February 09, 2018

In what was described as a major diplomatic breakthrough, North Korea said it would send a delegation of athletes and performers to the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics in South Korea . Investigations revealed an elaborate plot where tainted Russian urine samples were switched with clean ones using a "mousehole" in the wall of the Sochi anti-doping laboratory.

Google prepping Android Messages for web

February 09, 2018

Rumor has it Google is planning to bring one of the best features of Allo. Towards the end of the past year, Google implemented support for a web-interface in Allo. The feature maybe called Messages for Web. Google has been a big proponent for RCS, a universal standard by GSM Association, which aims to replace SMS with a richer and advanced system that supports group chats, file transfer, audio messaging, video share, enriched calling, location share and more.

The SOL Capital Management CO Sells 200 Shares of Amazon.com, Inc

February 09, 2018

Par Capital Management Inc who had been investing in Dycom Inds Inc for a number of months, seems to be bullish on the $3.45B market cap company. The stock decreased 4.68% or $66.28 during the last trading session, reaching $1350.5. "(NASDAQ:AMZN)" was originally reported by StockNewsTimes and is the sole property of of StockNewsTimes. Macquarie Limited holds 124,032 shares or 0.21% of its portfolio.

Porsche steps up investment for electric cars

February 09, 2018

So seriously, in fact, that the automaker has announced it's investing more than six billion Euros ($7.4 billion) by 2022 into developing technology for plug-in hybrids and fully electric cars, doubling its previous electric mobility investment plan past year.

IOC President carries Olympic flame ahead of Winter Games

February 09, 2018

South Korea has yet to announce a confirmed schedule for the North Korean delegates aside of their participation in the opening ceremony and Saturday's luncheon with Mr Moon. Following that, the IOC invited 168 Russians to participate as "Olympic Athletes from Russia", competing in neutral uniforms under the Olympic flag in a decision created to balance the rights of individual athletes with the need for a strong deterrent to doping.

Online auction of Valentine bear benefits Make-A-Wish Vermont

February 09, 2018

Happy Teddy Bear Day My Dear... And what better way to tell your special one than giving an adorable, cuddly teddy bear? Thank you for your warm and cuddly hugs. I love my teddy. If you're feeling a indulgent towards your partner and cannot wait till Valentine's Day, then Teddy Day is the day when you can pamper them.

Apple Calms Nerves After GitHub Code Leak

February 09, 2018

It could provide hackers with a treasure trove of information they could use to design new attacks against Apple's operating system iOS. This ensures the code on the phone that's being run originates from Apple. However, the once impenetrable operating system has certainly been found to be fallible in recent years. Security researchers remain anxious that the leak could help hackers compromise iPhones and iPads, but Apple says there's nothing to worry about.

NASA spacecraft snaps images from record-breaking distance

February 09, 2018

Today NASA released a set of images captured by New Horizons' Long Range Reconnaissance Imager on December 5 of past year, when the piano-sized probe was 3.79 billion miles from Earth. That picture was part of a composite of 60 images looking back at the solar system, on February 14, 1990, when Voyager was 6.06 billion km from Earth.

Berry Global Group (BERY) Upgraded by Zacks Investment Research to "Buy"

February 09, 2018

The stock decreased 3.71% or $2.12 during the last trading session, reaching $54.95. The average estimate of seven analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 65 cents per share. Bluemountain Cap Mngmt Ltd Liability Corporation has invested 0.03% in Berry Global Group, Inc. (NYSE:BERY). State Of New Jersey Common Pension Fund D holds 0% or 4,000 shares.

Winter Olympic officials left scrambling as norovirus outbreak hits Pyeongchang games

February 09, 2018

To that end, US Vice President Mike Pence announced on Wednesday the "toughest and most aggressive" round of sanctions targeting North Korea yet over its nuclear program. He also warned that North Korea, which will participate in this month's Winter Olympics as part of a joint delegation with South Korea, would not be allowed to "hijack" the event with its "propaganda".

Vodafone rolls out 4G VoLTE: Here's how you can avail it

February 09, 2018

Additionally, Vodafone SuperNet 4G subscribers will be able to access Vodafone VoLTE without any additional charges and all calls will be billed as per existing plans. VoLTE or "Voice over LTE" is a convenient way of communicating with your friends and family while connected to your carrier's network and using it to make calls via WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger and other services that offer calls to be made over the internet.

Intel introduces system-on-chip processor for edge data centers

February 09, 2018

Rivera said that the D-2100 Xeons are supported by system software updates for these exploits, in other words, bug fixes. Given what Intel is promising, users of the new Xeon D-2100 will be able to bypass bottlenecks that often come with cloud services, meaning that there should be less time loading and buffering and more time utilising services like traffic data, streaming and the likes.

Torch relay closing in on Olympic park in South Korea

February 09, 2018

The cauldron in Jack Poole Plaza at the Vancouver Convention Centre, which has been set ablaze occasionally since 2010 for events as varied as the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup to restaurant openings , will burn for two hours Thursday, 5-7 p.m., in advance of Friday's Opening Ceremony ( 3 a.m.

CAS rejects appeals of 13 Russians on eve of Olympics

February 09, 2018

The organisers of the South Korean Olympic Games made a decision to create a temporary stadium , as Pyeongchang county only has a permanent population of 45,000, meaning a permanent venue may have become a financial burden. But recent Winter Games reveal grounds for scepticism. The Tokyo 2020 games will be Japan's fourth run at the Olympics. "We're going to minimize this outbreak", Kim said on Wednesday night.

Samsung 'Accidentally' Rolls Out Android 8 Oreo Update To Galaxy S7 Edge

February 09, 2018

This is a major update for Samsung's current flagship model, and it's bringing with it the new Samsung Experience features we detailed in recent days. As reported by Tech Radar , there are rumors that the Samsung Galaxy S9 will be the last handset to receive the "S" moniker.as the South Korean firm is expected to call its future flagship smartphones as the Galaxy X.

DiDi, SoftBank Partner In Japan To Provide Platform Services For Taxi Industry

February 09, 2018

SoftBank recently became Uber's largest shareholder after it completed a drawn-out $7.7 billion investment in Uber, which included a $1.1 billion direct investment , and yet it has also backed Didi via its Delta Fund, a $5 billion sister vehicle to its massive $100 billion Vision Fund.

Chainz - "The Play Don't Care Who Makes It" [EP Stream]

February 09, 2018

Following the release, Chainz embarked on the 35-city Pretty Girls Like Trap Music Tour of North America, criss-crossing the US and Canada through September in now infamous pink wheelchair. Back in January, adidas shared an Instagram post announcing a friendly "East Vs West" game between Team 2 Chainz for the East and triple OG Uncle Snoop for the West.

Ram 1500 gets the Mopar treatment in Chicago

February 09, 2018

To draw attention to its new pile of kit, Mopar put a few choice bits onto a Flame Red 2019 Ram 1500 Big Horn Sport 4 x 4 and rolled it out at the 2018 Chicago Auto Show . Visually, the truck gets black wheel flares for tougher looks and extra protection when navigating through trails, while aluminum running boards up style and function.

Facebook users are trying to trick the News Feed algorithm

February 09, 2018

I was wondering why my news feed felt so different lately... Soon after, more friends starting posting the same thing, asking for stickers or comments or just a word to ensure Facebook knows they want to continue seeing each others' posts. Their system chooses the people to read Your post. Do not hesitate to copy and paste on your wall so you can have more interaction with all your contacts and bypass the system.

Ubuntu Awards postponed in wake of Sona postponement

February 09, 2018

Cape Town: Scandal-tainted South African president Jacob Zuma , who is under growing pressure to resign, held "fruitful" talks today with his likely successor Cyril Ramaphosa, the ruling ANC party said. "We have, regrettably, come to the conclusion that there is little likelihood of an uneventful Joint Sitting of Parliament this coming Thursday". "Comrade Jacob Zuma is a very simple, down-to-earth person, he is very humorous, a man who tells lots of stories, lots of amusing experiences that ...

Subaru Wishes Itself Happy Birthday With 50th Anniversary Models

February 09, 2018

WRX, STI, BRZ, Impreza and Crosstrek. We should mention, however, that the only exception is the Ascent - which is now not even on sale yet. Subaru special edition Outback on display at the 2018 Chicago Auto Show . The WRX will get 600 units at $35,495, while the WRX STI gets the smallest run of all the anniversary editions with only 200 units at $41,195. The special edition models will each be based on high-trim level versions of Subaru's entire lineup.

Border Sealed, Security Heightened As PM Modi Visits Tripura Today

February 09, 2018

Raising chants of "chalo poltoi" (lets change), Modi promised better connectivity to the state, saying the BJPwould also focus on three Ts - trade, tourism and training. The call for a new Tripura is resonating through the state with BJP's poll blitzkrieg hitting the state. PRIME MINISTER Narendra Modi , who has authored a book on ways to handle examination stress, will hold a personal interaction with close to 3,000 students in the capital on the same issue on February 16.

North Korea has 'no intention' to meet United States in South: KCNA

February 09, 2018

She cautioned against seeing the parade as a provocation to disrupt the current conciliatory atmosphere: "All this seems to suggest that [Kim] was being mindful of the spirit of the Winter Olympics "truce" and current geopolitical mood while still needing to go big on an important day for the North".

Facebook Testing a `Downvote' Button to Judge People's Comments

February 09, 2018

Even a comment with lots of downvotes won't get buried into oblivion in the way Reddit's downvoted posts are. Multiple other people have since reported seeing the option in their feeds. But it appears the feature is real - despite some assuming the pictures were fake. The button is meant to notify Facebook about uncivil or misleading comments.

Emerson Electric Co. (EMR) — Hot Trending Stock

February 09, 2018

Price earnings ratio (P/E) ratio Analysis about Emerson Electric Co . The company's institutional ownership is monitored at 71 percent. About 1.91M shares traded. (NYSE:WMB). Laurion Management Lp holds 0.01% or 53,900 shares. 452,174 are owned by Foundation Asset Mgmt L P. Arcadia Inv Mngmt Mi reported 0.01% stake.

Reliance JioTV bags digital rights to broadcast Winter Olympics in India

February 09, 2018

Of the 243 athletes, 103 are returning Olympians , while 141 will be competing for the first time. Blondin's medal hopes are stronger in the new mass start event, thanks to her background in short-track speedskating. In their first event, the Hamiltions defeated a Russian duo playing under the Olympic flag by a 9-3 score, in seven ends. The Olympics section will appear in the "For You" section, the part of Apple News where the platform delivers a more personalised set of stories based ...

Amphenol Corporation (APH), iRobot Corporation (IRBT)

February 09, 2018

The stock increased 1.25% or $1.09 during the last trading session, reaching $88.18. About 533,109 shares traded. The Boston Beer Company, Inc. Coherent CEO John Ambroseo noted that "there has been a lot of turbulence in the display market" recently but that the company's own channel check showed no signs of delayed or canceled orders.

Dow plunges 1000 points as a weeklong market rout continues

February 09, 2018

Investors are weighing whether the sharp swings this week are the start of a deeper correction or just a temporary bump in the nine-year bull market. The Standard & Poor's 500 index skidded 100.66 points, or 3.8 percent, to 2,581. The Dow is down 627.61 points, or 2.5 percent. The Nasdaq is down 188.96 points, or 2.6 percent. The Russell 2000 is down 83.48 points, or 5.4 percent.

Splinter Cell: Conviction Has Gone Backward Compatible on Xbox One

February 09, 2018

Ever since backward compatibility was announced at E3 all those years ago, fans have been requesting this game. Splinter Cell Conviction originally released in 2010. You'll be able to nab a bunch of Assassin's Creed games, all of the Far Cry games and Beyond Good & Evil HD for 50% off or more! I'm not going to list every item, but there is bound to be something for you.

Google considering streaming service for games

February 09, 2018

Google has started and cancelled gaming projects in the past, and right now there's no telling if this ever sees a release. The project is reportedly being led by Google hardware executives Mario Queiroz and Majd Bakar, and the company is testing hardware for it, which could open up the option for a standalone game console.

Jennifer Garner to Star in HBO's "Camping" From Lena Dunham, Jenni Konner

February 09, 2018

As the title hints, this comedy - it's an eight-episode limited series - will in fact revolve around a camping trip. The show's concept originally appeared on United Kingdom television under the same name created by Julia Davis , who will executive produce the HBO version.

This is what's new in Windows 10 Insider Preview

February 09, 2018

Tune into the keynote by Kevin Gallo, Vice President of the Windows Developer Platform, and live Q&A session to be the first to hear about the newest features and updates . The former makes it easier for users to protect their identity while signing into Windows, whereas the latter gives "greater insight into the security features integrated in your Windows device".

Axis Capital (AXS) Set to Announce Quarterly Earnings on Wednesday

February 08, 2018

About 27,293 shares traded or 22.69% up from the average. IRIDEX Corporation (NASDAQ:IRIX) has declined 35.41% since February 6, 2017 and is downtrending. After $-5.35 actual EPS reported by AXIS Capital Holdings Limited for the previous quarter, Wall Street now forecasts -122.06% EPS growth. ValuEngine upgraded shares of Axis Capital from a "sell" rating to a "hold" rating in a research report on Sunday, December 31st.

Earnings at the Forefront For Berry Global Group, Inc

February 08, 2018

Luminus Mgmt Lc reported 3.7% in Berry Global Group, Inc. (NYSE: BERY ) has risen 47.68% since February 4, 2017 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 30.98% the S&P500. (NYSE:BERY) earned "Hold" rating by BMO Capital Markets on Friday, June 2. The average twelve-month target price among brokers that have issued a report on the stock in the previous year is $68.00.

Samsung's dual camera tech is making its way to budget phones

February 09, 2018

Samsung claims that these are the first total dual camera solutions on the market, and will lead to proliferation of the benefits that a multi-sensor setup brings to phones you won't have to break the piggy bank for. One of the modules will feature two 8-megapixel sensors designed for low-light shooting, while the other will feature one 13-megapixel sensor and one 5-megapixel sensor that will work together to deliver portrait bokeh shots.

Users 'Extremely' Disappointed on Latest Snapchat Update

February 08, 2018

The Friends page uses an algorithm to show you the list of people you like to chat with the most. The Discover page is now arranged in a vertical pattern. Today Snapchat launches Custom Lenses, expanding its on-demand geofilter program so you can make temporary, geofenced AR effects that people can add to their Snaps at a special event.

Hyundai Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid debut in Chicago

February 08, 2018

Pricing for the 2018 models have not been released. But the plug-in now also qualifies for a federal tax credit of $4,919. The basic design of the drivetrain is similar to that of the new Sonata Hybrid but it opts for a more powerful, 67 hp electric motor - nearly one-third more than in the standard hybrid - allowing the PHEV version to drive entirely on battery power even at highway speeds.

Dragons Crown Pro has a release date for Europe and the US

February 08, 2018

Atlus announced that their four-player co-op action title Dragon's Crown Pro will launch physically and digitally on May 15 in the west for PlayStation 4. The game has Japanese and English audio options and subtitles in English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish. Plus it will offer cross-play with PS3 and PSVita users and a system to import save data from those versions.

Credit Acceptance Corp. (CACC) Insider Sells $319860.00 in Stock

February 08, 2018

BMO Capital Markets maintained Credit Acceptance Corporation (NASDAQ: CACC ) on Tuesday, October 31 with "Market Perform" rating. According to Zacks , analysts expect that Credit Acceptance will report full-year sales of $287.98 million for the current year, with estimates ranging from $1.13 billion to $1.23 billion.

'Mario Kart Tour' Will Be "Free-To-Start"

February 08, 2018

That seems to have changed today, with a word from DeNA CEO Isao Moriyasu, who confirmed to The Wall Street Journal's Takashi Mochizuki that Mario Kart Tour will be a "free-to-start" game. As of now we don't know whether it will be a full Mario Kart experience like the console titles or an auto driving game where you manage other things.

Stocks under Considerations: Weibo Corporation (WB), Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. (TTWO)

February 08, 2018

Public Employees Retirement System of OH lifted its position in Take-Two Interactive Software by 1,362.0% in the 2nd quarter. The stock decreased 2.33% or $0.3 during the last trading session, reaching $12.77. The original version of this piece of content can be read at https://weekherald.com/2018/02/08/take-two-interactive-software-ttwo-issues-q4-earnings-guidance.html.

Qualcomm 5G aims for biggest brands in mobile gadgetry

February 08, 2018

Qualcomm Technologies , Inc., a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM), today announced that its Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ X50 5G modem has been selected for use in live, over-the-air mobile 5G NR trials with multiple global wireless network operators in both the sub-6 GHz and millimeter wave (mmWave) spectrum bands.

Toyota Tundra TRD, 4Runner TRD, Tacoma TRD Pro just got meaner

February 08, 2018

Beyond the beefed-up suspension, TRD Pro buyers are treated with additional goodies for 2019. What are those shared features? Firstly, every model nominated above gets Fox shocks - like those Ford fitted under the F-150 Raptor - plus three new body colors: Super White, Midnight Black Metallic and Voodoo Blue.

ARK Park Prepped for a March 22nd Launch Date

February 08, 2018

If you want to engage in the deep survival experience, you'll have to stick to the flagship, non-VR game. There will be no plot or questing in ARK Park , simply a chance for VR players to stroll through an experience like no other. In the story mode, something goes wrong in the park and you have to defend a base with a selection of melee and ranged weapons such as swords, pistols, spears, scatterguns and grenades.

Competition Commission of India fines Google for "search bias"

February 08, 2018

A Google spokesperson told Reuters that the company was aware of the concerns the CCI had pointed out in its order, and was looking into them. The order was passed in response to information filed by Matrimony.com Limited and Consumer Unity and Trust Society in 2012, reported ANI.

Time Warner (TWX) PT Raised to $101.00

February 08, 2018

It has outperformed by 19.67% the S&P500. The Massachusetts-based Granahan Investment Management Inc Ma has invested 0.72% in the stock. Bishop Steven D sold $318,644 worth of stock or 3,462 shares. Yakira Capital Management Inc. owns 464,436 shares or 2.06% of their USA portfolio. Stratos Wealth Prtnrs Limited has 4,523 shares for 0.02% of their portfolio.

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