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Fortnite Dev Banning Players Who Team Up in Solo Matches

March 06, 2018

It does seem, however, that Epic Games are on my side here having said that what they want from the solo mode is that " players having fair [and] fun games [are] a top priority for us ". It ultimately didn't work out, an expected outcome considering the odds, but it's still frustrating to watch. Epic Games didn't respond to the Reddit thread in the comments section, but after the video began gaining traction and upvotes, comments kept pouring in with other players recounting similar ...

Far Cry 5 Season Pass detailed, Far Cry Arcade map editor announced

March 06, 2018

Finally, Ubisoft announced that it will hsot live events for Far Cry 5 that will reward players with new customization items, such as unique vehicle and weapon skins for completing different challenges. The editor features the most objects to date for the Far Cry franchise (over 9,000 objects), as well. In Far Cry Arcade , you'll be able to use assets from Assassin's Creed Unity , Black Flag, Watch Dogs and other games to create your own missions, which can be shared online.

CMPD investigating homicide after teen found shot in east Charlotte

March 06, 2018

He was treated for non-life-threatening injuries and transported to Carolinas Medical Center. Police have made no arrests in the case, and there's no word on what led to the shooting. Saturday night on Interstate 85, near Sugar Creek Road in north Charlotte. The shooting erupted after the vehicle that was hit pursued the other auto.

McLaren Senna GTR confirmed for production at Geneva

March 06, 2018

Underpinning the McLaren Senna GTR Concept is the same Monocage III structure as the "ordinary" Senna. These modifications will result in over 1000 kg of downforce, making the Senna GTR the fastest McLaren outside of Formula One. As for fast (er) cornering, the GTR comes prepared with "up to 1,000 kg (2,200 pounds) of downforce". The body will suffer slight modifications: the vehicle will have a wider track, new fenders (both front and rear), a "simplified" carbon fiber body, and a new ...

One studio really wants to see Monster Hunter World on Nintendo Switch

March 06, 2018

Despite only launching at the end of January 2018, Monster Hunter World has already shipped over 7.5 million copies worldwide. It lists a body of converted work featuring games such as "Batman: Arkham Knight" and "Killer Instinct", both of which it ported to the PC platform.

Surface Pro LTE now available for general consumers

March 06, 2018

Although we don't have prices for exact configurations, based on USA pricing, we can assume that for AED 4,199 you're getting a Core i5 with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. In other words, you won't be able to get an Intel Core i7 processor and still access the web from wherever you are. You can use the Surface Pro LTE with the carrier of your choice, including Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile and Sprint in the United States.

Google's Gboard for Android keyboard now supports 300+ languages

March 06, 2018

Though Gboard initially only supported U.S. English on its launch almost two years ago, its language repertoire has expanded considerably since then, with support for dozens of languages and dialects on iOS, and hundreds on Android. Fulani is one of the languages as well, it has been spoken in Africa for hundreds of years but didn't have its own written alphabet until brothers Abdoulaye and Ibrahima Barry invented one nearly three decades ago in Guinea.

Carleton University's staff on the picket lines in defense of pensions

March 06, 2018

He said the university made a decision to "take the weekend off" ahead of the strike deadline and accused York of engaging "in a selective spin campaign". "The list provided by CUPE 3903 through the mediator is not a counter-offer that could be used to resume negotiations". The union has been without a contract since August 31, 2017.

Microsoft release new Cumulative Update for Windows 10 FCU with USB fix

March 06, 2018

Microsoft having known the issue after feedback from Windows 10 users, made a decision to push out a fix for the issue and let users access the USB devices with built in keyboard, camera and more. The known issues include the Windows Update reports KB4054517 fails to install, some devices fail to start after taking the latest Cumulative Update.

Honda Urban EV concept to go into production

March 06, 2018

There are no details about the battery system and range, nor about power or performance. What's more, it says it will open the order book for the funky Honda Urban EV in Europe early next year. "We're really excited by the confirmation of production for Europe but at this stage there are no plans for Australia", Neil McDonald, communications boss for Honda Australia, told CarAdvice .

Jaguar I-Pace electric crossover priced from $70495 in US

March 06, 2018

Prices for I-Pace Jaguar has not yet revealed - presumably they will be known at the Geneva motor show, which will be the public debut of the novelty. I-Pace is equipped with two electric motors - one for each axis. The electric motors form an all-wheel-drive system and offer enough squirt-394 horsepower and 512 pound-feet of torque-to get the I-Pace moving from 0-60 miles per hour in 4.5 seconds.

Google Doodle Celebrates Nobel Laureate Gabriel Garcia's 91st Birth Anniversary

March 06, 2018

Gabriel Garcia Marquez had dropped out of law school to pursue a career in journalism. The book quickly became a bestseller, selling more than 30 million copies world-wide. It is home to the Buendia family and unusual things tend to happen there. He wrote his first novella " Leaf Storm " in 1955 when he was 27 years old, and made his mark in the fields of poetry, short story writing and screen writing.

The 2019 Lamborghini Huracan Performante Spyder

March 06, 2018

However, it still remains slightly inferior to its coupe twin, mostly thanks to the additional 125kg of additional bulk. According to Lambo, the Performante Spyder matches the coupe's top speed of 202 miles per hour but gets to 62 miles per hour two-tenths of a second slower, clocking a 3.1-second sprint compared to the hardtop's 2.9.

BMW M8 Gran Coupe Concept revealed

March 06, 2018

The Concept M8 Gran Coupe, unveiled at the Geneva motor show , is planned to join both two-door coupé and convertible models in a three-model strong 8 Series line-up. derivatives of the German automaker's twin-turbo 4.4L V-8 and, at the very top of the range, a twin-turbocharged 6.6L V-12 - which already powers the plush M760i xDrive .

Aston Martin confirms Lagonda will be first all-electric luxury brand

March 06, 2018

Lagonda is preparing for a fully autonomous future and as such the Vision Concept previews what a "level four" autonomous vehicle might include - in this case, a steering wheel that can be used on either side of the auto or folded away completely.

The WINTON GROUP Ltd Sells 33717 Shares of Red Hat Inc (RHT)

March 06, 2018

Class A for a number of months, seems to be bullish on the $272.57B market cap company. The stock increased 0.04% or $0.02 during the last trading session, reaching $53.02. Investors sentiment decreased to 1.05 in Q3 2017. Its down 0.28, from 1.33 in 2017Q2. It improved, as 5 investors sold MLAB shares while 20 reduced holdings.

AMD targets eSports gamers with Project ReSX

March 06, 2018

Secondly, AMD worked in-house to streamline its own drivers, ensuring that gamers are getting the best possible frame rates in their favorite eSports titles. AMD looked at the 99th-percentile time frame to get a sense of how to get the most hard frames to render quickly. Destiny 2 ™ may experience long load times when the application has been open for long periods of time.

2872 militants 'neutralized' so far in Afrin operation: Turkish military

March 06, 2018

Turkey, Russia and Iran will hold a summit in April to discuss Syria and potential steps in the region, the spokesman for the Turkish foreign ministry said on Tuesday. According to the Turkish General Staff, the operation aims to establish security and stability along Turkish borders and in the region as well as to protect Syrian people from the oppression and cruelty of terrorists .

Skoda's Vision X has three different kinds of propulsion

March 06, 2018

According to Skoda the new drivetrain provides spontaneous power delivery and increased agility and makes low Carbon dioxide emissions of less than 90 grams per kilometre. A compact battery allows for a pure-electric range of just over a mile and recharged using brake regeneration and when coasting. The powertrain combination can be tailored for a number of specific uses; it can combine both the combustion and electric motor for genuine all-wheel drive traction, but also run purely in ...

Oppo R15 Teaser Released; Know Specifications, Futures

March 06, 2018

Judging by the video, it is certain that both the devices will bear an Apple iPhone X-like notch that will feature a front-facing camera and a host of sensors. A 20MP front camera may sit above the display in the area of the notch. A report by a third-party website says that, when speaking of hardware, the R15 will run on a MediaTek Helio P60 chipset, a midrange eight-core processor composed of four Cortex-A73 cores running at a frequency of 2.0 GHz, with four A53 cores also at 2.0 ...

Porsche rolls out Mission E Cross Turismo concept in Geneva

March 06, 2018

Under The skin is pretty much what's under the Mission E, with 600bhp of electric power promising 0-62mph in 3.5 seconds and, Porsche are keen you know, capable of doing that time after time. The 800-volt architecture ensures the lithium-ion battery will offer a range of around 250 miles - charging from flat in just 15 minutes. It's a sort of electric Porsche Swiss Army Knife of a vehicle.

Former South Korean president Lee summoned over bribery allegations

March 06, 2018

As a result, observers believe a decision on the method of investigating the former president and when to summon him for questioning will come shortly. In return, Lee allegedly pardoned the chairman of Samsung Electronics, who was serving a jail term. Some $5.5 million from Samsung Electronics allegedly funded retainer fees and lawsuit proceedings for an auto part company called DAS, which Lee holds no shares in but has always been suspected of owning and using to hide his assets.

Toyota GR Supra Racing Concept previews new sports auto

March 06, 2018

Peer beneath that circuit-inspired veneer and you'll find Toyota's next sports auto, a relatively compact coupe with a classic front engine, rear-drive layout shared with BMW's next-generation Z4 Roadster. With the unveiling of the concept, Toyota signals the official return of the Supra since it stopped production of the iconic performance vehicle in 2002.

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S confirmed to feature Snapdragon 845 SoC

March 06, 2018

The new teaser has been shared on Chinese video sharing website MiaoPai.com and confirmed that the Mi Mix 2s will come with the latest Snapdragon 845 chipset. Going by the information that was revealed in past, the phone is expected to feature a 6-inch FullScreen display with 18:9 aspect ratio and very thin bezels around it.

Morgan Aero GT: 2018 Geneva motor show

March 06, 2018

As a swansong to the Aero 8 sports auto, just eight Aero GTs will be built and every one has been sold; at a cost of £120,000 plus local taxes. The Aero GT has the same 274kW BMW N62 petrol V8 as the standard Aero 8, driving the rear wheels via a six-speed manual gearbox, and Morgan's latest adjustable suspension.

Huawei P20, Huawei P20 Pro, Huawei P20 Lite prices leaked

March 06, 2018

Huawei is changing up their naming conventions with their upcoming phones. This is a special modification P20 Plus, which also is the module of the three main camera, complemented by artificial intelligence. A renowned tipster Roland Quandt has revealed the European pricing of Huawei P20 series. The device is using the Kirin 659 Chipset which is now available on the Huawei Mate 10 Lite smartphone.

Which smart LED TV is best for you?

March 06, 2018

Also, it is powered by a 64-bit 1.5GHz Amlogic L962-H8X processor clubbed with 1GB RAM/8GB of storage. It comes with 8GB of internal storage. Also, the reports are coming that this 40-inch Mi TV 4A is priced at Yuan 1699 which is roughly Rs 17,500 and it is quite affordable.

Lighthizer raises prospect of bilateral trade deals instead of NAFTA

March 06, 2018

Lighthizer said Monday that "we have not made the progress many had hoped", adding, "I fear the longer we proceed, the more political headwinds we will feel". Guajardo raised the possibility, however, that Mexico might not respond to Trump's metals tariffs, saying it was not necessarily beneficial to escalate matters.

Trump approval rating holding steady in state

March 06, 2018

Tony Evers, the state's schools superintendent, said Walker had "misplaced priorities". -9 percent say they should have to leave the country. A total of 81 percent of voters surveyed said they support background checks on private gun sales and at gun shows.

Tag: Huawei Honor 7C specifications

March 06, 2018

The Honor 7C passed through TENAA last month on its way to becoming official, and today we've found out exactly when that will happen. Do watch out this space for more information about Honor 7C. The smartphone was powered by a 1.8GHz octa-core processor which was paired with either 3GB/ 4GB of RAM. The smartphone was equipped with dual cameras at the rear comprising of 20-megapixel + 13-megapixel sensors.

Lara Croft To Arrive in Final Fantasy Brave Exvius Later This Week

March 06, 2018

To add Lara to your current roster you'll have to complete the first stage of the event (or just collect it through daily login bonuses, which are also being upgraded for the limited event). If you're interested in seeing Lara Croft added to the game, you can actually take a sneak peek in the trailer above to get an idea of what to expect.

Cuts Stake in Take-Two Interactive Software Inc (NASDAQ:TTWO)

March 06, 2018

Meeder Asset Management Inc who had been investing in Archer for a number of months, seems to be less bullish one the $23.53 billion market cap company. It also increased its holding in Macquarie Infrastructure Cor (NYSE:MIC) by 27,142 shares in the quarter, for a total of 35,000 shares, and has risen its stake in Comcast Corp New (NASDAQ:CMCSA).

US Supreme Court issues opinion on Texas v. New Mexico & Colorado

March 06, 2018

But New Mexico has disrupted that ratio in recent years by pumping more groundwater - a method that has become vastly more common in the last several decades. "You not only have the Texas interest complaining, you have the federal government complaining that New Mexico's activities interfere with federal obligations".

Stock In Spotlight: The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (NYSE:BK)

March 06, 2018

About 5.40M shares traded or 19.17% up from the average. Bank of New York Mellon (NYSE:BK) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, January 18th. This represents a $0.96 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.73%. Kanawha Cap Limited Liability Com invested in 0.64% or 25,454 shares. Aperio Group LLC now owns 529,113 shares of the bank's stock worth $28,054,000 after acquiring an additional 29,065 shares in the last quarter.

Facebook now enabling Canadian publishers to label stories as breaking news

March 06, 2018

The social media giant previously tested the feature in the USA before today's global expansion. According to a new blog post, Facebook is now letting a select few publishers their label articles as "breaking news ". Facebook started testing a "breaking news" name for creating stories back in November, and now the informal community is expanding the choice to more distributors.

Microsoft is Bringing Cortana to Outlook for iOS and Android

March 06, 2018

News of Cortana integration in Outlook comes just weeks after Microsoft's Outlook for iOS and Android boss transitioned to overseeing the Cortana digital assistant. The report suggests that if internal testing is successful, Cortana may actually come to the beta, and eventually public, release of the apps. I'm sure this is one feature that those who heavily rely on Outlook for their email certainly won't mind having.

The Och-Ziff Capital Management Group (OZM) Downgraded by ValuEngine to "Hold"

March 06, 2018

About 1.95 million shares traded. PRA Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:PRAA) has risen 44.62% since March 2, 2017 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 16.84% the S&P500. Och-Ziff Capital Management Group LLC (Och-Ziff) is an institutional alternative asset manager. On Wednesday, November 4 the stock rating was maintained by Compass Point with "Buy".

Google introduces new search extension for iMessage

March 06, 2018

The Google app for iOS is adding a number of new features today that expand the availability of Search functionality via the share extension and iMessage. If you share a webpage with Google, we'll show you suggestions for related content so you can learn more about the topic-no need to type anything new into the search box.

Stanford Students to Apple: the iPhone Is Too Addictive

March 06, 2018

Citing multiple studies and noting Apple's ability to spur industry-wide changes, the Stanford Students Against Addictive Devices (SSAAD) campaign marks an escalation of concern over device addiction, which has expanded from anxious parents to include affected young people speaking out on their own behalf.

John Oliver takes aim at the NRA, lampooning NRATV

March 06, 2018

The role of NRA TV came into focus in the aftermath of the Valentine's Day Parkland, FL high school shooting. Companies like Delta, Hertz and Avis have agreed to stop providing discounts to members of the NRA, but tech companies such as Amazon, Apple and Roku still continue to stream NRA TV.

Bandai Namco Announces Record of Grancrest War, a Tactical RPG for PS4

March 06, 2018

The tactical RPG will launch physically and digitally on June 14 in Japan for 8,200 yen. Confirmed playable characters include Theo Cornaro , Siluca Meletes , Irvin , Aishera, and Priscilla. The game will simply be titled Record of Grancrest War and will launch exclusively for PS4 (at least in Japan) on June 14th, and it'll be a strategy JRPG.

Mahindra Roxor Off-Roader unveiled in USA

March 06, 2018

From the first look, it is evident that the Roxor takes its design inspiration from the classic open-bodied CJ series of jeeps. The Roxor, which is not street-legal in the U.S., will be available in the States at a starting price of around Rs 10.14 lakh ($15,549).

Dedicated Servers Coming to Console Versions of For Honor Tomorrow

March 06, 2018

Data gathered from the PC rollout has shown improved match completion rates and a complete elimination of games being stalled due to host migration. Whether or not this is too late to save the game is up for debate, but at least Ubisoft has shown dedication to improving the experience.

SunTrust Banks, Inc. (NYSE:STI) Shares Bought by Brown Advisory Inc

March 06, 2018

Commerce Bank increased its stake in shares of SunTrust Banks by 293.8% during the third quarter. 2,797,165 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 3,610,000. STI's profit will be $522.74 million for 15.56 P/E if the $1.11 EPS becomes a reality. It also increased its holding in Ishares Tr (IEFA) by 5,500 shares in the quarter, for a total of 333,000 shares, and has risen its stake in Cheesecake Factory Inc (NASDAQ:CAKE).

Man charged with four counts of murder following Fermanagh fire

March 05, 2018

The landlord of their isolated home has identified the victims as Edward Gossett (16), his sister Diane Gossett (19), their mother Crystal Gossett, and Diane's young daughter, who is thought to be under the age of two. He will appear in court again via video-link on March 26th. Fermanagh house fire last week. It took special search teams around 3 days to recover the fourth Victim - a young child.

Microsoft shares open lower as tech giant expands Government cloud services

March 06, 2018

The integration would allow Defense Department agencies, for example, to extend cloud services to field offices and even the battlefield, the company noted in a blog post . Many government organizations are explicitly forbidden from using traditional cloud services because data can not be shared with third-parties without going through red tape.

Andy Rubin shares Essential patent showing pop-up camera smartphone

March 05, 2018

By powering the handset with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 845 chipset, Vivo APEX will be pitted against all major flagships in 2018, including the Samsung Galaxy S9 series and upcoming phones like OnePlus 6, Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S and others. Vivo has incorporated a front camera which mechanically pops-out from the phone's top in approximately 0.8 seconds , as per The Verge . It features three amplifiers and a DAC.

March's Android Security Update Goes Live for Nexus and Pixel Devices

March 05, 2018

Google notes that there are no reports of customers being affected by these security issues. Google also released its official changelog detailing the new software, listing 37 vulnerabilities addressed by the new patch. OTA images and factory images are available now for the Pixel 2 XL, Pixel 2, Pixel XL , Pixel, Pixel C , Nexus 6P, and Nexus 5X . You might actually want to go out of your way this time as there are some functional updates for Pixel devices.

George North 'did not want to play for Northampton'

March 05, 2018

Gaffney, it would appear, didn't get the memo about that agreement and was therefore disappointed when North didn't make himself available for the game in what will nearly certainly be painted as crossed wire in communication between all parties.

Pooja Hegde signs NTR - Trivikram film

March 05, 2018

Producer Suryadevara Radhakrishna said that the film is likely to release in the second half of 2018. Pooja and composer Thaman both expressed excitement about joining the project starring Jr NTR. Jr NTR's fans have been eagerly waiting for the movie to go on floors for the last four months. "Fans are going to love his new look which will be unlike anything they've seen of him over the years", a source told Firstpost .

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