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All-New 2018 Ford F-150 Power Stroke Hits 30 MPG Highway

April 19, 2018

The official EPA highway rating rating for trucks with the 3.0-liter turbodiesel V6 is now thirty mpg in the street and also 22 mpg on the planet, Ford announced on Thursday. The 3.0L Power Stroke produces 250 hp and 440 lb. -ft. We'll know more about the Ford F-150's new Power Stroke option after we get some seat time in the truck; we plan to tow up and down the steep Eisenhower Pass outside Denver.

Worker Complaints Prompt Probe at Tesla's (NASDAQ:TSLA) California Plant

April 19, 2018

Following a report about worker protections at the company's lone auto plant in Fremont, California, the regulator in the statement has opened an investigation into Tesla on workplace conditions. No details about the investigation were disclosed. "Cal/OSHA now has an open inspection at Tesla", a spokesperson for the state's department of industrial relations said in a statement to The Register .

Wall Street opens higher on strong earnings, oil

April 19, 2018

ROUGH QUARTER: Shares in IBM slid 7.6 percent to $148.64 after the technology company said its profit margins decreased and analysts weren't impressed with its first-quarter results. The Dow Jones industrial average was down 26.16 points to 24,760.47. Investors worry other governments might raise their own import barriers. "There was a risk expectations would outpace what comes through but generally earnings have been favorable".

Senate discards bill on election sequence

April 19, 2018

In the version of the bill presented wednesday, the governorship elections were slated to be held first, followed by National Assembly and state Houses of Assembly next, and then Presidential polls. Senate Majority Whip, Olushola Adeyeye (APC, Osun), also opposed the bill, saying that the issue of election sequence can not be trivialised on the alter of semantics.

Kylie Jenner Shares Adorable Videos of Stormi Giving Huge Smiles

April 19, 2018

Kylie Jenner, 20, gave birth to her first child Stormi just two-and-a-half months ago, but that didn't stop her from attending the Coachella festival in Indio, California. "If you wanted to party don't get pregnant". Another chimed in on Twitter , " Kylie Jenner should be everyone's example of learning how to use protection".

Platinum Games And DeNA Announce Samurai Action Game World Of Demons

April 19, 2018

Though it's not being helmed by legendary director and Twitter master Hideki Kamiya , it appears that World of Demons is an honest, well-made attempt to translate Platinum combat to a mobile space. While the new platform might not be what many Platinum fans expected, World of Demons still channels much of what their past games have gotten down to a science.

God Of War App Launches For Free - This Is Mimir's Vision

April 19, 2018

You can physically move your phone to study the landscape, which series protagonist Kratos and his young son, Atreus, will journey across in the game. The app is available for both iOS and Android devices and uses ARKit and ARCore technology to bring God Of War's world to life. By tapping one part of the screen certain points of interest will appear on the map.

Graphic Packaging Holding Company (GPK) Shares Bought by Janus Capital Management LLC

April 19, 2018

It has underperformed by 10.43% the S&P500. Analysts expect Graphic Packaging Holding Company (NYSE: GPK ) to report $0.17 EPS on April, 24 before the open.They anticipate $0.03 EPS change or 21.43 % from last quarter's $0.14 EPS. After $0.63 actual EPS reported by The Kroger Co. for the previous quarter, Wall Street now forecasts 0.00% EPS growth. 4,731 were accumulated by Parkside National Bank.

Call of Duty's new Alexa skill uses AI to offer personalised training

April 19, 2018

With a simple voice command, Call of Duty provides you with critical intel, personalized instruction and essential after-action reports in real-time so you can take your game to the next level - whether you're a battle-hardened vet or rookie.

Chevrolet owners can pay for gas without leaving their cars

April 19, 2018

This feature will initially be available on 2017 and 2018 Chevrolet cars and will only be available at Shell gas stations in Houston, Detroit , and Seattle. The automaker is launching an "in dash" payment system that lets you pay from gas inside your auto via infotainment systems. "At Shell we are constantly working to develop better products and services for our customers, and we are always evolving according to their transforming needs and expectations around convenience, quality, ...

Microsoft won't include desktop OneNote in Office 2019, UWP app recommended instead

April 19, 2018

Microsoft had past year released a new look for its OneNote app that now has a consistent improved interface across all the platforms. Well, that's about to end. Additionally, OneNote for Windows 10-like OneNote for Mac, iOS, Android, and web-now features a much-improved sync engine so you can sync more quickly and reliably across your devices.

(LPL) Analysts See $0.13 EPS as of May, 21

April 19, 2018

Several hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in LPL. Finally, Candriam Luxembourg S.C.A. boosted its stake in shares of LG Display by 8.8% during the 4th quarter. To make a proper assessment, investors seek a sound estimate of this year's and next year's earnings per share (EPS), as well as a strong sense of how much the company will earn even farther down the road.

GDPR rules can spur broader steps to protect sensitive data

April 19, 2018

This means that in Europe, Facebook has to specifically ask users to agree to a number of things it would like to do, and it is not allowed to present pre-selected defaults. The right to object to the accuracy or business use of personal data. PII, as understood in the US, is typically confined to identifiers such as name, social security number, date and place of birth, and biometric, medical, educational, financial and employment records.

Microsoft Translator gets offline AI-powered translations

April 18, 2018

With this update, Microsoft is also making these offline capabilities available to other app developers on Android who want to use them in their apps (for a price, of course). Microsoft promises that the difference in quality between online and offline translation is barely noticeable, though. It will add more languages to the list in the future.

Does Asox9 Have Side Effects?

April 18, 2018

Most of diet pills and food supplements are the source of different side effects, which may lead to serious health problems. Today we are going to talk about Asox9 and its side effects. Maca Extract – Maca extract helps improving your sexual performance by increasing the level of your sexual desire. L-Arginine – This ingredient increases the blood flow to your penis, which provides you with the stiffness, which is important for your sexual performance.

When will the meteor hit Tilted Towers if it doesn't strike today?

April 18, 2018

D5 is the location of the Tilted Towers, while the 4/18 could be referring to Wednesday, April 18. As speculation swirls about the approaching meteor, more rumors have emerged regarding the seemingly random controller vibrations that have perplexed players recently.

Google and CyArk Team Up to Preserve Historical Sites in Virtual Reality

April 19, 2018

CyArk , whose mission statement is "to ensure heritage sites are available to future generations, while making them uniquely accessible today" operates internationally and has been around since 2003. Further, the images that are scanned are also expected to be used to recognize the areas of damage and will assist with the restoration of those sites.

$0.20 EPS Expected for Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (CDNS) on April, 23

April 18, 2018

UnitedHealth Group jumped 3.6 per cent as it stated a 34.6 per cent increase in first-quarter profit to US$2.8 billion and lifted its full-year forecast. Its P/Cash valued at 15.42. The stock has seen its SMA50 which is now -1.69%. Growth isn't very attractive to investors if companies are sacrificing profitability and shareholder returns to achieve that growth.

Android P will remember per-device Bluetooth volume levels

April 18, 2018

We need Bluetooth now, more than ever, judging by the rate at which the 3.5mm jack is disappearing off of devices. After months of complaints, Android P is finally fixing its Bluetooth volume settings. Android P will remember individual device Bluetooth volume preferences from one to the next, storing the last volume level used in a preference file.

Activision Blizzard (ATVI) Getting Somewhat Positive Media Coverage, Accern Reports

April 18, 2018

State Street invested in 28.61M shares. Oracle Corp now has $191.42 billion valuation. The stock increased 1.01% or $0.45 during the last trading session, reaching $45.23. Jefferies Group restated a "buy" rating on shares of Activision Blizzard in a report on Friday, February 9th. (NASDAQ: ATVI ) rating. BMO Capital Markets has "Hold" rating and $62.0 target.

Global Smart Classroom Market 2018-2025: Industry Status and Growth Analysis

April 18, 2018

The report covers the present scenario (2012-2017) and the growth prospects (2018-2023) of the global Smart Wearables in Healthcare market. The report also presents forecasts for Smart Classroom Market from 2018 till 2025. Furthermore, the extensive primary and secondary research data with which the Smart Lock report has been composed helps deliver the key statistical forecasts, in terms of both revenue and volume.

Adobe Systems Incorporated (NASDAQ:ADBE) Sees RSI Reach 60.97

April 18, 2018

It has outperformed by 55.16% the S&P500. Kelly Cardwell decreased its stake in Adobe Systems Incorporated (ADBE ) by 5.19% based on its latest 2017Q4 regulatory filing with the SEC. S&Co holds 3,130 shares or 0.07% of its portfolio. Livforsakringsbolaget Skandia Omsesidigt owns 7,507 shares for 0.13% of their portfolio. Night Owl Capital Ltd Limited Liability Company reported 2.78% of its portfolio in Adobe Systems Incorporated (NASDAQ: ADBE ).

WhatsApp rolling out 'dismiss as admin' feature to Android and iOS users

April 18, 2018

But, group members won't be allowed to dismiss the group creator. The messenger app is also testing out the ability for group conversation admins to demote other admins without removing them from the group. One thing which has now become visible is that the Facebook-possessed is sparing every one of your media records on their servers, this implies the individual on the opposite end can reveal to you they have erased the media, indicate you by means of screen capture, yet can likewise ...

Opera shutters Android, iOS VPN service

April 18, 2018

Opera VPN was a fantastic tool because it offered a free service, without ads, that let you connect to a selection of countries across the world, with the mobile app also coming with tools to block trackers and test Wi-Fi security. Not an Opera Gold subscriber? The free VPN app was available for both Android and iOS and it offered most of the features offered by the desktop counterpart.

Samsung 20-20 Carnival on Amazon India Offers Great Cashback, Discounts

April 18, 2018

However, the smartphone was being sold for Rs. 67,990 even before the Amazon 20-20 Carnival. Apart from the discount, the site is also offering 3/6 months no-cost EMI options on Bajaj Finserv EMI cards and on all major credit cards including Axis Bank, Citibank, HDFC Bank, HSBC Bank, ICICI Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, RBL Bank, SBI and Standard Chartered Bank.

New Lexus ES revealed

April 18, 2018

Little else was revealed about the ES, but the Japanese luxury brand said the new vehicle "springs from a re-imagined luxury equation, featuring engaging design, athletic performance and renowned Lexus refinement". The automaker sold 1,892 units, down 12.1 per cent from the year before. Lexus delivered a tease for the new ES last week, but revealing a big spindle grille and nothing else doesn't exactly give the game away, as a Lexus without a big spindle grille is a bit hard to ...

11th Annual Record Store Day

April 18, 2018

In Soho, Reckless Records and Sister Ray on Berwick Street are throwing in-store parties, certain to spill out onto the street. Breakfast butties, teas and coffees will be served to help fuel you through a day of digging through records, before the Venue Space Market Place is opened at 8am.

$70.06 Million in Sales Expected for NeoPhotonics Corp (NPTN) This Quarter

April 18, 2018

Riley & Co. It was reported on April, 17 by Barchart.com. We have $7.18 PT which if reached, will make NYSE: NPTN worth $17.99 million more. California Public Employees Retirement Sys has invested 0% in NeoPhotonics Corporation (NYSE: NPTN ).

More clues on honor 10 and its purported specs

April 18, 2018

Earlier a poster showing the Honor 10 in this colour was leaked on China's Weibo. According to the report on WinFuture , Honor 10 will come in black, teal and this special "Twilight" colour that will hover between blue and pink depending on the viewing angle.

Check out Xiaomi Mi 6X aka Mi A2 in official promo video

April 18, 2018

The 18-second video shows Mi 6X in all five colors that were confirmed previously, which include Cherry Powder, Red Flame, Sand Gold, Glacier Blue and Black Stone. It said the M1804D2SC model spotted on TENAA is the Mi 6X, where the "C" stands for China. Qualcomm's Snapdragon 660 64-bit octa-core processor will fuel the Xiaomi Mi 6X, and a battery with 2,910mAh capacity will also be a part of the package.

Stock in the Trader's Radar-: KBR, Inc. (KBR)

April 18, 2018

Therefore, P/E ratio should be used cautiously. There are lots of ways of using volume, such as the construction of oscillators, on balance volume lines, and the design of indicators using both volume and price. Longer moving averages are used to isolate long-term trends. The range is measured the same way for options and commodities - high minus low - as they are for stocks.

Facebook reportedly beta testing payments feature in India in its Messenger app

April 18, 2018

To drive the payments effort in India, Facebook has already made some strategic hires - one of these being Sunali Rohra who came from Visa. The massive Indian market has been a top favourite for internet companies from around the world due to its diversity and huge user base.

Ariana Grande teases new music for April 2018

April 18, 2018

Just under a year ago, a terrorist detonated a bomb at the end of Grande's show in Manchester, England, killing 22 concert-goers and injuring dozens more . Ariantors took to Twitter to express their joy and excitement about new music. Before that, she tweeted out a " missed you " to her fans. She was later made an honorary citizen of the city .

Amazon Releases a 'Lite' Internet Browser for India

April 18, 2018

It's not entirely easy to search for the app on the Google Play Store by simply typing the name of the app, but if you are interested you can download it by tapping here. Yep, cricket - the most popular sport in India. The company is not alone in building lightweight mobile apps for emerging markets. Some of these, like Gmail Go , only come pre-installed on select devices.

New Aston Martin DBS Superleggera planned, to be revealed soon

April 18, 2018

This is part of a six-year strategy, which also includes launching an SUV, dubbed the Varekai, in 2019, and a mid-engined sports auto in 2020, and a new Vanquish at the end of 2018. "We've pushed the boundaries of performance and design to give this auto a distinct character and ensure it's worthy of the heritage and weight that this name carries", explains Aston's chief creative officer Marek Reichman.

Ubisoft confirms E3 2018 press conference

April 18, 2018

Sadly, the tweet provides no further information as to what will appear since we have to "stay tuned...." Well, we're sure to get more details on a few of the titles unveiled at last year's E3 , such as Starlink: Battle for Atlas , Skull and Bones , and, fingers crossed, Beyond Good & Evil 2.

Porsche plans 500 fast-charging stations across US

April 18, 2018

According to the report, Porsche is considering requiring payment for the use of the chargers not at dealerships - it's up to the independent dealership if they require payment for use of the chargers. One hundred eighty-nine of which would be at dealership locations, the other 311 locations have not yet been identified. With the buffer, each charger will be able to supply the needs of three cars simultaneously.

VW Launches New Range-Topping Amarok With A 254HP V6 Diesel

April 18, 2018

Painted in a striking Turmeric Yellow Metallic, the Aventura Exclusive concept ( pictured at the end ) now has a direct road-going correspondent in the shape of a new range-topping version of the posh workhorse. Inside, the Aventura V6 models get black roof liner as well as titanium black Nappa leather seats. VW also offers a new Peacock Green paint finish exclusively for the new 254hp Amarok, alongside the matt paint Indium Grey and Ravenna Blue options.

Microsoft launches Azure Sphere, its first product with a custom Linux kernel

April 18, 2018

As part of the announcement , Microsoft also revealed a new Intelligent Security Association for security technology partners so they can benefit from, and contribute to, the Intelligent Security Graph and Microsoft security products. "It is a custom Linux kernel complemented by the kinds of advances that we have created in Windows itself", says Brad Smith, President and CLO - Microsoft.

Taiwan Semiconductor Mfg. (TSM) Upgraded to "Strong-Buy" at ValuEngine

April 18, 2018

Security National Bank Of Sioux City Iowa who had been investing in Schlumberger Ltd for a number of months, seems to be bullish on the $95.40 billion market cap company. Therefore 62% are positive. Technical analysts have little regard for the value of a company. A stock with a beta more than 1 means high volatile and less than 1 means low volatile.

Flyers could be without Couturier in crucial Game 4 vs. Pens

April 18, 2018

Essentially, that explains how the Penguins lead Philadelphia 2-1 in this opening round. Such was the case in Game 3 of the first-round playoff series between the Flyers and the Penguins. "That first goal he got, for example". It would be easy to point to Game 2 as a clear "up" for the Flyers , and while it was to some extent since they won, by no means was it the best hockey they can play.

Paths Of Noble Acts And Rogue Decisions English Info Trailer

April 18, 2018

By revealing two new characters, H'aanit the hunter and Therion the thief, the trailer introduces Octopath's morality system for each of the project's eight main playable characters. What makes them interesting here, though, is that each Side Story can be solved in multiple ways, so it's up to the player to decide which character and which Path Action they want to use to solve the puzzles each Side Story offers.

COD WW2 Blitzkrieg Community Event

April 18, 2018

Unlike Ground War, the map is a permanent addition to the game and can now be selected in Prop Hunt, Gun Game, and Free-For-All modes. As with previous events, players will be able to earn new weapons and items, participate in limited time game modes, and battle on a limited time map.

Court orders security for Kathua rape victim's family

April 18, 2018

On April 14, the Bar Association, Kathua , claimed that they never obstructed the crime branch from filing the charge sheet against the accused. Seven of the eight accused were produced before District and Sessions Judge Sanjay Gupta, who asked the state Crime Branch to give them copies of the chargesheet and fixed April 28 as the next date of hearing.

IPhone X price tag is its real killer feature

April 18, 2018

Despite not selling as many units as expected, the flagship alone made five times the profit of the aggregate profit of almost 600 Android device makers in the last quarter of 2017. In all , Apple had 8 out of the top 10 smartphones for the quarter, even including phones up to three years old. "This was driven by the increased mix of mid to high end smartphones.

Festus Keyamo Appointed Spokesperson Of Buhari 2019 Campaign

April 17, 2018

FINANCIAL WATCH gathered the appointment was ratified iIn a letter dated April 16 and confirmed on Keyamo's Twitter handle, the human rights campaigner will handle President Buhari's strategic communications ahead of, and during the general elections.

May be the RTM candidate

April 17, 2018

As a quick reminder, when Microsoft launched Windows 10 build 17133 last week, everybody expected this release would be the RTM version . However, a blocking bug was discovered that delayed the release to the public nearly at the last minute.

GTA Online Adds New Mode Inspired by Film The Italian Job

April 17, 2018

Three new vehicles are also available for purchase in GTA Online today, including the Weeny Issi Classic featured in The Vespucci Job mode. Playing The Vespucci Job between now and April 23 will earn participants double GTA$ & RP.

Analyst at Deutsche Keeps The Wpp (LON:WPP) "Hold" Rating They've Had

April 17, 2018

Therefore 50% are positive. The stock presently has an average rating of "Hold" and a consensus target price of $107.00. In other Wpp Plc news, insider Sir Martin Sorrell sold 57,522 shares of the company's stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, March 6th.

Developers reveal plans for 1422-foot-tall skyscraper in Chicago

April 17, 2018

Since 1925, Chicago's Tribune Tower's neo-Gothic design has influenced architecture in the city while housing media giants including the Chicago Tribune Newspaper and WGN radio. While the development team views the tower's history and name as important assets, much of the tower-including Colonel McCormick's office-will be gutted to make way for new residences.

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