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Amazon Launches Huge Star Wars Store Sale for May the 4th

May 05, 2018

Alexa, who is your favourite Star Wars character? "Alexa, aren't you a little tall for a storm trooper?" It's worth noting that the ability to purchase movie tickets was also added to Assistant today , including those for May 25th's Solo: A Star Wars Story , but the feature is only available in the USA through American service Fandango.

Bud Orders Up To 800 Hydrogen-Electric Nikola Trucks

May 05, 2018

Brewer Anheuser-Busch confirmed it has placed the order for up to 800 hydrogen-electric heavy-duty trucks from Nikola. Unlike Tesla , the company has not yet delivered any kind of mass-produced vehicle to a customer at all. Bud did not release the cost of the order but Nikola's business model is leasing its trucks on a per mile basis, with the lease payments covering the truck, fuel, maintenance and warranty.

Overwatch New Map Arrives For All Players

May 05, 2018

The patch takes a closer look at Shimada brothers, Brigitte, Junkrat, Lucio and Tracer. It's an escort map where you must push the payload through the streets of this Italian city, and people seem pretty happy with it so far. As always, the developers continue to tweak and change Heroes. Hanzo's Scatter Arrow, which has always been a problem for being able to take down tanks with just one shot, was replaced with Storm Arrow.

Kia Niro EV - electric crossover with 380 km range

May 05, 2018

Kia has not provided any power output figures for the EV, but like the Kona EV they should vary depending on the battery pack size. Plus, the false radiator grille has a port to connect the charging cable. Kia says it received 5000 orders for the Niro EV in Korea, where it will be go on sale later this year alongside the existing hydrogen fuel cell and plug-in hybrid versions.

Apple Confirms iPhone 7, 7 Plus Microphone Issue on iOS 11.3

May 04, 2018

The document provides some preliminary troubleshooting steps to diagnose the problem, and adds that service providers can "request an exception" for this issue for iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus devices that are no longer covered by warranty of AppleCare+ coverage, although it doesn't specify if the repairs will be completed entirely free of charge.

Nvidia's 397.55 hotfix driver addresses GTX 1060 issues and Netflix stuttering

May 04, 2018

Nvidia have been giving some GTX 1060 owners a torrid time recently, endlessly messing up their gaming rigs if they chose to update to the latest drivers. After driver installation, Device Manager may report Code 43 error on a few GTX 1060 cards models . Finally, it addresses an issue specific to Windows 10 that caused the driver to be removed on a PC that has idled for an extended period of time.

Smartron launches multi-functional 2-in-1 laptop 't.book flex'

May 04, 2018

The tbook flex will be available at Rs. 42,990 and Rs. 52,990 for the Core m3 and Core i5 version respectively. It is powered by the seventh-generation Intel Core m3-7Y30 processor, and there's another variant which is powered by the seventh-generation Intel Core i5-7Y54 processor as well.

Catherine Zeta-Jones to star in Facebook series 'Queen America'

May 04, 2018

Created by Meaghan Oppenheimer ( Fear the Walking Dead ), Queen America has hired Bruna Papandrea (Big Little Lies) as an executive producer. Zeta-Jones stars as ruthless coach Vicki Ellis, who is in high demand from girls and women hoping to be the next Miss America .

Range Rover Velar gets new engine options and safety tech

May 04, 2018

It also includes a stop and go function that allows the driver to follow a vehicle to a smooth stop and resume from stationary when the driver prompts the system by tapping the accelerator pedal. Adaptive Dynamic damping is available on some models too, scanning wheel and body movement to constantly varying damper resistance on every wheel. Elsewhere, all petrol and diesel units have been updated with new particulate filters, while the P250 and P300 petrol models both benefit from a larger, ...

Who will be the next CEO of WhatsApp?

May 04, 2018

As WhatsApp looks for a new CEO, cetain reports doing the rounds suggest that WhatsApp's Indian-origin business officer Neeraj Arora could be the named the new CEO of the company. He worked as a corporate development manager for almost three years before being promoted to lead the company's corporate development team where he lead acquisitions and strategic investments across products and geographies.

Renaissance Technologies LLC Has $4.94 Million Holdings in STAAR Surgical (NASDAQ:STAA)

May 04, 2018

Royal Commercial Bank Of Canada holds 0% or 642 shares in its portfolio. New York State Common Retirement Fund holds 0% or 44,800 shares. Over the past five trading sessions it is 1.28%; 1.6% for the month; -35.52% for the last quarter; -45.94% for the past six-months; and -25.55% for the last 12 months.

Priyanka Chopra set to host original series for YouTube

May 04, 2018

Cameras will follow him around as he prepares for the jump, which will be live-streamed on YouTube on his birthday, September 25. James will executive produce the previously announced high school basketball docuseries Best Shot . YouTube continued adding to its sporting portfolio with announcements of two upcoming YouTube Originals during the Interactive Advertising Bureau's week of advertiser pitches.

Facebook makes Oculus Go VR headset available globally

May 04, 2018

While on-stage during the Facebook F8 developer conference , Oculus' head of Core Tech product management, Maria Fernandez Guajardo talked more about what the VR company is working on behind the scenes. There is no need to drop in a phone or power up a PC. No doubt Oculus now hopes many will trade their Google Cardboards in for a Go. "Part of what we wanted to do here was get it to the point where more people are going to try it and feel how cool it is so that they can start telling other ...

Global Retail Management Systems Software Market 2018 - Magento, WooThemes, Shopify, PrestaShop, VirtueMart

May 04, 2018

MarketInsightsReports provides global and regional market intelligence coverage, a 360-degree market view which includes statistical forecasts, competitive landscape, detailed segmentation , key trends, and strategic recommendations.

Qualcomm lowers licensing rates in effort…

May 04, 2018

Qualcomm has two license patents for phone manufacturers - one is the full suite that costs clients 5% of the price of the phone and then there is a standard suite that provides what you need to connect to data networks for 3.25% of the cost of the phone.

Destiny 2 September Expansion Features New Mode for FPS Genre

May 04, 2018

There's nothing more we know about the mode right now and we will have to wait till E3 2018 where we will hopefully see a full match or a trailer of the expansion. The latest of those signs came today during Activision Blizzard's first quarter earnings call, when the company briefly discussed its plans for the future of Destiny 2 .

Middle-earth: Shadow of War - Desolation of Mordor Gets First Trailer

May 04, 2018

The video shows the Captain of Minas Ithil, Baranor , reunited with his brother Serka, after escaping the fall of the city. Of course it wouldn't be a Middle-Earth game without a new Orc threat, and that's just what the brothers must face within Desolation of Mordor .

Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 reportedly passes Wi-Fi Allliance certification

May 04, 2018

The upcoming tablet has now been spotted at the Wi-Fi Alliance where it has surfaced for certification running Android 8.0 Oreo. The rumors seem to be based on the fact that Samsung has revealed tablets like the Galaxy Tab Active at IFA before.

Critical Research: Live Nation Entertainment (LYV) vs. Its Peers

May 04, 2018

Funds own 136.81 million shares, up from 135.10 million shares in 2017Q3. (NYSE:LYV). Cibc Asset holds 0% in Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. 41 Investors Sold All; 99 Reduced Holdings; 98 increased holdings while 63 funds bought holdings.

Shreve Memorial Library will host a "Star Wars Day Celebration"

May 04, 2018

The event was soon embraced by Lucasfilm and the first official Star Wars Day celebration was held in Toronto, Canada in 2011, marked by costume contests , trivia games, online tribute films and more. The sale also includes discounts on a wide range of Star Wars backpacks, lunch bags, and luggage. All in-app purchases will go for 30 percent off, to boot.

Samsung launches PRO Endurance microSD card for 43800 hours continuous video

May 04, 2018

Limited warranty applies for all of them - 2, 3 and 5 years respectively. According to Samsung, "Designed for consumers and B2B channel customers who use intensive video monitoring applications such as surveillance and security cameras, body cameras and dash cams, the PRO Endurance makes continuous video monitoring fast and stable".

Twitter reccomends you change your password due to accidental unmasking

May 04, 2018

Twitter says there's no indication that there was a breach or that any of the passwords were misused. Because of this, the group. We found this error ourselves, removed the passwords , and are implementing plans to prevent this bug from happening again.

West Branch Capital LLC Invests $247000 in Berry Global Group (BERY)

May 04, 2018

About 455,263 shares traded. Notis Global, Inc. (OTCMKTS:NGBL) has 0.00% since May 3, 2017 and is. It has outperformed by 7.39% the S&P500. C Worldwide Group Holding A S holds 8.51% of its portfolio in The Home Depot, Inc . research analysts anticipate that Berry Global Group will post 3.79 earnings per share for the current fiscal year. Goldman Sachs initiated Berry Global Group, Inc.

Stone Ridge Asset Management LLC Purchased $470000 in Danaher Co. (DHR)

May 04, 2018

DHR outperformed the S&P 500 by 1.48%. (NASDAQ:SYBT). Alabama-based Regions Financial Corp has invested 0% in Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc. Progressive Investment Management Corp now owns 37,108 shares of the conglomerate's stock valued at $3,444,000 after purchasing an additional 2,074 shares during the period.

LG G7 ThinQ To launch In India On May 25th

May 04, 2018

In addition, the smartphone comes with AI camera features similar to that of the V30S ThinQ . Storage is still expandable via microSD up to 2TB. The manufacturer says the G7 ThinQ is one of the first phones to hit the market packing the full package of Google Lens AI and computer vision features.

Chrome Now Blocks Autoplay Based on Your Browsing History

May 03, 2018

Google feels that there should be a middle ground which is why the latest version of Google Chrome has the ability to learn your browser preferences before deciding which sites to mute automatically. That means Chrome will remember sites that a user has previously clicked and played videos on and will give those sites permission to continue autoplaying with sound.

Clear Harbor Asset Management LLC Trims Holdings in Harris Co. (HRS)

May 04, 2018

Harris's revenue was up 5.3% compared to the same quarter past year. The stock was sold at an average price of $151.18, for a total value of $3,023,600.00. Investors sentiment decreased to 1.07 in Q4 2017. Its up 0.10, from 0.99 in 2017Q3. 91 funds amassed positions and 160 increased positions. The shares of the company (AIG) staged the smart recovery as has roared back some 4.62% after stumbling to its new 52-weeks low.

Ross softens expectations over a US-China trade deal this week

May 03, 2018

Speaking hours after President Donald Trump granted the European Union a 30-day exemption from the tariffs, Ross said the move was justified, "because we're having some potentially fruitful discussions about an overall reduction in trade tensions between the European Union and ourselves".

Google's Advanced Protection program now allows access from Apple's mobile apps, too

May 04, 2018

Now iPhone and iPad users enrolled in Advanced Protection will be able to forward a message from Gmail to Apple Mail, for example, or synchronize Google Calendar events with Apple's Calendar application. "Our goal is to make sure that any user-facing an increased risk of online attacks enrolls in the Advanced Protection Program", Dario Salice, Google's product manager for this services, writes.

Thermal Imaging Infrared Camera Market by Manufacturers and Sales 2017 to 2022

May 03, 2018

The report also classifies the global O-Arm Surgical Imaging System market into main product type 2D Imaging, 3D Imaging. The research methodology employed is a mix of primary and secondary research. The research report analyzes the basic scope of this industry like product definition, specification, product scope and Thermal Imaging Camera industry chain structure.

At $221.10 Adobe Systems Incorporated (ADBE) Forms Bullish Double Top Chart Pattern

May 03, 2018

The stock decreased 1.01% or $0.29 during the last trading session, reaching $28.4. Adobe Systems Incorporated (NASDAQ: ADBE ) has risen 66.71% since May 3, 2017 and is uptrending. Since December 13, 2017, it had 1 buy, and 16 sales for $87.08 million activity. (NASDAQ:AMZN) was sold by Olsavsky Brian T. The insider Jassy Andrew R sold $2.90 million.

Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred I (PFO) Trades at $10.74 After Triangle; Evergreen Capital Management Has Trimmed

May 03, 2018

AAPL had 5 insider sales and 0 buys since December 7, 2017. Celestica Inc. (NYSE:CLS) has declined 26.94% since May 1, 2017 and is downtrending. Park West Asset Management Llc who had been investing in Career Education Corp for a number of months, seems to be less bullish one the $923.74M market cap company.

Miracle Mile Advisors LLC Takes Position in Take-Two Interactive (TTWO)

May 03, 2018

A number of hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of TTWO . On Wednesday , November 8 Jefferies maintained Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. To ascertain 10-Months Price Index, simply dividing current price of the stock by the 10-Months back price. (NASDAQ: TTWO ) with "Buy" rating. The firm has "Outperform" rating given on Thursday, June 9 by BMO Capital Markets.

New leak shows Motorola Moto Z3 Play in flesh

May 03, 2018

Looking closely at the images, the alleged Moto Z3 Play comes with bezels on the top and bottom which are thinner than the ones on the Moto G6. The Z3 Play will have a model number of XT1929, which is in-line with other Motorola smartphones.

Microsoft to Fix Windows 10 Version 1803 Freezing Issue

May 03, 2018

While we initially thought the bug is only affecting Google Chrome , it appears that the issue isn't limited to just one browser as the bug is also causing other apps including Cortana to freeze. If they're using a laptop, they can try closing and opening the lid. Workaround 2: Press the Windows logo key + Ctrl + Shift + B in the keyboard. Both of the workarounds basically forces the system to sleep and then wakes it up, allowing the system to recover without the data loss.

Petition Demands Adidas Cut Ties with Kanye West

May 03, 2018

Actor Wendell Pierce , best known for his role as Bunk in The Wire, said: "To use the murder and holocaust of slavery for your own self aggrandisement is at the core of your vile appeasement of white supremacists". You're entitled to believe whatever you want, but there is fact and real world, real life effect behind everything you just said. Lathan told Complex he felt conflicted when he learned West would be visiting the TMZ offices.

Elliott confirms action against government over Samsung merger

May 03, 2018

When the US hedge fund, which owned about 7-percent of Samsung C&T at the time, lost the vote on the merger, it claimed Samsung has clinched support from the government-run National Pension Service Elliott claims it incurred significant damages as a result of the merger.

Stifel Nicolaus Reiterates Hold Rating for Qualcomm (QCOM)

May 03, 2018

Qualcomm Inc (Put) now has $73.93 billion valuation . ING Groep NV now owns 242,400 shares of the wireless technology company's stock valued at $12,981,000 after buying an additional 24,078 shares during the last quarter. The company has market cap of $92.39 million. It operates through three segments: Qualcomm CDMA Technologies (QCT); Qualcomm Technology Licensing (QTL); and Qualcomm Strategic Initiatives (QSI).

Fortnite: Week 1 Challenges - how to earn extra XP and Battle Stars

May 03, 2018

As reddit user Bfor45 highlights, this loading screen will show the location of the hidden star. The map also includes relevant areas of interest and spawn points for the individual letters needed to spell out the game's title. Purchasing it gets you instant access to a handful of rewards that Epic estimates are worth more than 3,500 V-Bucks: two skins (Carbide and Battlehawk) and two bonuses for the duration of the season (50% extra match XP and 10% more when playing with a friend).

Usain Bolt is tackling the world's first Xbox Game Pass challenge

May 03, 2018

If you haven't yet tried the Xbox Game Pass, you can start a 14-day free trial right now. Before you make any decisions, however, it's worth noting that other titles will hit the subscription library during the month of May. The first State of Decay game was pretty well received, and there is quite a lot of hype around its sequel. Between April 26 and May 8, new subscribers obtain an entire month of the service for the low, low price of $1.

Vampyr gets a brand new gameplay trailer

May 03, 2018

Vampyr is anticipated RPG, with its debut coming this summer in June. After the transformation, he now needs to defend himself from his previous faction, the one he was a part of. To add to the pressure, if too many citizens are killed an entire district of Victorian London will collapse causing the whole area to be inaccessible to players.

Vampyr gets a brand new gameplay trailer

May 03, 2018

Vampyr is anticipated RPG, with its debut coming this summer in June. After the transformation, he now needs to defend himself from his previous faction, the one he was a part of. To add to the pressure, if too many citizens are killed an entire district of Victorian London will collapse causing the whole area to be inaccessible to players.

Facebook to Add a "Clear History" Feature

May 03, 2018

The optional feature will be for finding long-term relationships , "not just hook-ups", Zuckerberg reportedly said . Sensing the displeasure of its developer community over the controversies in which Facebook found itself embroiled in recent times, from the Cambridge Analytica data scandal to Russian meddling in the U.S.

Anticipated $0.73 EPS for Energen Corporation (EGN) as of May, 8

May 03, 2018

The company rating was maintained by RBC Capital Markets on Friday, April 13. The firm has "Neutral" rating by Susquehanna given on Tuesday, January 26. Point72 Asset Mngmt L P has invested 0.02% in Energen Corporation (NYSE:EGN). 122,905 were accumulated by Legal General Grp Inc Public Ltd Company. Ironwood Inv Counsel Limited Liability Com accumulated 4,000 shares.

Vodafone revises Rs 349 pack, now offers more data

May 03, 2018

Users will also get 100 free SMS per day in the Airtel Recharge plan 229. Starting with a Vodafone Rs 549 plan, it provides 98GB of high-speed 4G data. The closest offer from Jio that offers similar benefits as the Rs.129 Airtel prepaid pack costs Rs.98. But it has a daily FUP limit of 4GB. Reliance Jio , which is known for its competitive tariffs and data bundles, offers a similar plan but at a lower monthly rental.

Huawei's P20 series marks 1 million registrations

May 03, 2018

With camera-rich features and aggressive pricing, the P20 series represent Huawei's fresh attempt to compete head-to-head with Samsung's Galaxy S9 and the iPhone X in the increasingly look-alike market for smartphones. It also includes on-device Prisma processing, which supports real-time filter recommendations based on scene and object recognition. It is powered by a 64 bit 2.4GHz Octa Core Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 970 Processor and i7 co-processor.

Google introduces first-ever VR/360-degree doodle

May 03, 2018

This doodle has been released with VR technology. And therefore, Georges Melies is still remembered for his cinematographic wonder. He well knew film producer and illusion artist. This video runs for 2 minute and ten seconds and this doodle is made with using animation and filmmaking. The doodle will remain on the Google homepage for a period of 48 hours and the " Back To The Moon " is also being distributed on the Spotlight stories app for iOS and Android .

Nokia 6.1 officially launching in the United States, costs $269

May 03, 2018

But flawless design can not be just about durability, and the Nokia 6.1 has timeless style to match. While it's just another Android with decent-but-not-overly-impressive-specs, Nokia 6.1 does stand out with its low price of $269 and a fancy, copper-accented design that makes it look pricier than it is.

Facebook may debut smart speakers outside U.S. amid privacy anxiety

May 03, 2018

Facebook plans to give Amazon a run for its money. That's the word from CNBC , which is told by its sources that Facebook had originally planned to use F8 as a launchpad for the pair of speakers, but is now considering an global launch that would initially exclude the United States, where Facebook's privacy issues are under close inspection.

Red Dead Redemption 2 Confirmed to Feature John Marston, Plot Details Revealed

May 03, 2018

Set 12 years prior to the events of " Red Dead Redemption ", this prequel follows the Van der Linde gang, an outlaw crew of robbers pursued by some of America's most feared bounty hunters. In this hard situation in which we find a gang of Dutch van der Linde, of which John Marston (spoiler!) driven to suicide in the last game. They mess up a robbery in the town of Blackwater, so they're on the run.

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