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Amazon Sales See Growth In Q2, But Shares Fall

July 28, 2017

Amazon shares fell almost 3% to $1,012 in after-hours trading Thursday. Amazon told investors to expect Q3 revenues of between $39.25 billion and $41.75 billion. Amazon is well known to bulldoze its way into new businesses, whether that's buying a ton of grocery stores for $13.7 billion or running a video streaming service for people playing video games.

Gurdas Maan is all heart for Arjun Kapoor-Anil Kapoor's 'Mubarakan!'

July 28, 2017

Karan (Arjun) and Charan (Arjun) are identical twin brothers but their personalities are completely diverse. From Anil Kapoor , Arjun Kapoor , Illeana D'Cruz and Athiya Shetty starrer Mubarakan to Tigmanshu Dhulia's directorial Kunal Kapoor starrer Raag Desh and Madhur Bhandarkar's much talked about film Indu Sarkar hit the cinema today.

Lenovo K8 Note to launch in India on August 9

July 28, 2017

It comes with a 5.5-inch 1080p display and is powered by a 1.4GHz octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 processor clubbed with 4GB RAM and 32GB internal storage. The smartphone will be wearing a deca-core MediaTek Helio X20 chipset along with a 4GB RAM. The previous offering from the company; the Lenovo K6 Note was an instant hit in the Indian market.

High expectations for Amazon earnings — TODAY'S CHARTS

July 28, 2017

About 1,751 shares traded. Amazon.Com Inc now has $503.66 billion valuation. The Colorado-based Amg National Trust Bank has invested 0.01% in the stock. Loop Capital initiated coverage on Amazon.com in a report on Thursday, March 30th. (NASDAQ: AMZN ) rating on Friday, April 29. Mizuho maintained the stock with "Buy" rating in Friday, July 24 report.

Essential Phone's Camera explained by Lead Engineer

July 28, 2017

The true monochrome secondary camera on the back of the Essential Phone captures extremely clear and detailed images, since it has no need for a color filter or assigning values. The subjective tuning process where Essential teaches the camera software to produce better images. The cameras have gone through 15 major tunings and the team has captured and looked through 20,000 photos and videos.

IPhone 8: Only available in black next November?

July 28, 2017

He cites a source out of Foxconn to state that the iPhone 8 is already under production, with 200 units being churned out daily. Since iPhones have all looked the same for so long now, it's perfectly understandable that Apple fans are fixating on the iPhone 8's new design .

Essential's Head of UX Heads to Google

July 28, 2017

From Google's perspective, the appointment makes complete sense . For example, Google Home owners will soon be able to have their calendar and other information displayed on any Chromecast-equipped TV, and Chromecast owners will be able to ask Google's voice assistant to display video recommendations directly on their TV screens.

Twitter's user growth just came to a halt

July 28, 2017

Excluding one-time items, Twitter earned 8 cents per share, which topped analysts' consensus forecasts of a profit of 5 cents a share on $537 million in revenue . Jack Dorsey, Twitter's chief executive officer, was keeping his chin up, however. During the company's earnings call on Thursday, Twitter COO Anthony Noto said the company didn't have any data to explain why its US monthly audience shrunk in Q2.

Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus will offer 3 new protagonists via DLC

July 28, 2017

Today news completely unrelated to frozen dairy beverages was released for the upcoming FPS. Ordinarily, I'd do an automatic "who farted?' face on hearing the news that a game which isn't even out yet is getting a four-episode-long Season Pass".

Chinese game giant Tencent buys 9% of Elite Dangerous dev Frontier

July 28, 2017

The GBP17.7 million of proceeds will be used with existing cash of GBP12.6 million to scale up its operations, grow the number of franchises and to build on the move to self-publishing. He also noted an increasing level of interest within China in games involving space exploration and theme parks, which feature prominently in Frontier's catalogue of IP.

Samsung Pay might work on non-Samsung phones from next year

July 28, 2017

But while the platform is now limited to Samsung's flagships and select mid-rangers, a new rumor claims the company is looking into licensing its service to other manufacturers. The first option is to provide the OEMs with a specialised chipset that it uses on its lineups like Note and Galaxy to support MST payments. Samsung's mobile payments service is already at the forefront of OEM-Pay market.

Samsung saw record high profits for Q2 despite high cost of components

July 28, 2017

This news may disappoint many Samsung fans and they would be optimistic that the company has a change of heart and outs the 8 GB of RAM variant of the handset in the U.S. Dubbed "Screen Assure", the replacement program would see Samsung Australia offer to fix or replace one Galaxy Note 8 LCD display free of charge within the first 12 months of purchase, but only if acquired through a registered stockist.

Samsung Pay may arrive on top Android phones from other companies

July 28, 2017

What is Samsung Pay , how does it work and how do you use it though? Either this or direct cooperation with competitors to bring Samsung Pay to more smartphones may happen in the end, but regardless of which route Samsung goes we'll only see the fruits of this labor in mid-2018 reportedly.

Xiaomi to grow worldwide footprint with new Dollars 1 bln loan

July 28, 2017

To pursue its global sales strategy, Xiaomi revealed that it has secured a 3 years syndicated loan agreement from 18 banks across Middle East, Europe, China, India, Taiwan and Hong Kong . "Xiaomi still offers the best value in the Chinese market and it remains the preferred choice for price-conscious consumers". "The loan is aimed at further Xiaomi's key focuses across the world including growing its worldwide footprint - Xiaomi now sells, or has sales partners, in over 20 countries - ...

Samsung Galaxy S8 Active complete specs and press renders emerge

July 28, 2017

Either way, it's safe to assume the Galaxy S8 Active will be able to withstand the occasional drop, shock, fumble and stumble, as well as extreme temperatures and whatnot, though the sleek, fashionable angle of the regular S8 takes a pretty big hit as a direct effect.

IPhone 8 Rumor: October/November 2017 Release Date, No White Bezel Option

July 28, 2017

Since iPhones have all looked the same for so long now, it's perfectly understandable that Apple fans are fixating on the iPhone 8's new design . For the iPhone 9's battery, rumor has it that the Cupertino tech titan will partner up with South Korean smartphone manufacturer LG. Macotakara has also weighed in on the Touch ID fingerprint scanner, and has said it is highly likely it will be integrated into the power button.

Destiny 2 PC beta will kick off on August 28

July 28, 2017

So much so, that tweaks and patches were made during the actual beta, which was a very telling sign that Bungie has big plans for this much-anticipated sequel. They'll have to redeem the code on Bungie's website in order to unlock access to the PC beta. The beta also highlighted the smooth gameplay that Destiny players have come to love since 2014, with new weapons and some killer new subclasses to the now-classic Hunter, Titan and Warlock classes.

Twitter Shares Plummet After It Reports No Usage Growth In Q2

July 28, 2017

Twitter credited that strong performance to "news and political" activity on the social network, "particularly in the U.S". In terms of ongoing battle to prevent abuse on its platform, Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey said users are experiencing less abuse today than they were 6 months ago.

Huawei Mate 10 will seriously challenge Apple's iPhone 8, company's CEO promises

July 28, 2017

We can expect Huawei to bring only mid-range and high-end Huawei smartphones as Yu said that Huawei will be giving up on the low-end of the smartphone market because "the margin in this is extremely low, and it's not making enough profit". We will have an even more powerful product. While the front-facing dual camera is said to have two 16MP sensors. Battery life is another aspect that the Huawei Mate 10 will address, which means the chances of a bigger battery unit than the 4000mAh unit ...

TSA Now Requiring Separate Screenings For Electronics Larger Than A Cell Phone

July 28, 2017

Airports around the world have also been ramping up security at the behest of the US government, with passengers on USA bound flights seeing more canine teams and explosive swabbing. The ban was lifted by DHS this month after their new screening policy was introduced. Domestic air passengers within the U.S. will be required to remove any electronic device larger than a smartphone from their carry-on bags for screening before boarding.

Maiden Holdings, Ltd. (NASDAQ:MHLD) Receives $16.25 Consensus Price Target from Brokerages

July 28, 2017

It has underperformed by 9.47% the S&P500. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink . Ls Investment Advsrs Limited Com stated it has 2,776 shares. The total value of its holdings decreased 50.0%. 05/02/2016 - Validus Holdings , Ltd.

IPhone 8 Could Be Delayed Until October Or November (Rumor)

July 28, 2017

It wasn't really made clear why Apple will not be offering the iPhone 8 with white colored bezels. It's not a good day for iPhone 8 rumors, as several pieces of potentially bad news have come to light, including the possibility that the iPhone 8 won't have a fingerprint scanner at all.

Who owns the New York Jets? Patriots QB Tom Brady of course

July 28, 2017

Actual Jets owner Woody Johnson has led the team for 17 seasons and is the nominee for the United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom. If you watch any New England Patriots game against the New York Jets , then you would know that Tom Brady owns that franchise.

Man Sues Niantic Over Pokemon Go Fest Debacle

July 28, 2017

He claims that Niantic didn't do enough to prevent Pokemon Go Fest's problems and that the issues amounted to false advertising on Niantic's part. It is worth noting that no other carriers have stepped forward to disclaim involvement in the event's problems yet.

Celgene Settles 'Whistle Blower' Lawsuit for $280 Million

July 28, 2017

Without admitting to any wrongdoing, Celgene said it has reached agreement on a civil settlement with the former sales rep, Beverly Brown, as well as the U.S. Thalidomide was initially marketed for treating morning sickness, and subsequently banned in the 1960s due to its role in causing birth defects. The FDA contacted Celgene and sent letters warning about its promotional efforts and for failing to warn about potential fatal risks from the toxic drugs, the lawsuit said.

Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRTS) to Release Earnings on Thursday

July 28, 2017

Equities analysts anticipate that Virtus Investment Partners will post $7.51 EPS for the current fiscal year. 60,692 shares of the company traded hands. Investors of record on Monday, July 31st will be issued a $0.45 dividend. Shares of Virtus Investment Partners (VRTS) traded up 0.49% during midday trading on Monday, reaching $113.70.

Ford's ride-share unit Chariot expands to NY

July 28, 2017

The routes Chariot will run in NY only service the East Side of Manhattan from Midtown to the East Village on its East Side Express, and in Brooklyn from Brooklyn Heights to the Greenpoint area on the Dumbo Direct. Founder Vahabzadeh predicted that New Yorkers will also embrace the service as a first-and-last-mile solution that eases the burden on public transportation - without costing the city a dime.

Apple facing issues with the iPhone 8, suggests reports

July 28, 2017

Apple may only release the iPhone 7s and iPhone 7s Plus soon after the event, but since they will be incremental in nature, many will just be waiting for the iPhone 8 to arrive. There is still some debate over precisely when the next-generation Apple handset will appear, with logistical difficulties related to OLED displays possibly delaying the iconic device.

Extreme Freeriding Game 'Descenders' Announced For Nintendo Switch

July 28, 2017

Procedurally generated worlds mean that individual runs can't be learned, putting a premium on player skill. Based on the trailer, there will be forests you have to weave your way through, trains to jump over, and giant drops that might be a touch unsafe to try in real life.

WhatsApp announces over 1 billion daily active users & other stats

July 28, 2017

In the latest milestone, the Facebook-owned popular messaging service WhatsApp has announced that it has crossed over 1 billion daily active users. "We just announced our quarterly results and gave an update on our progress to bring the world closer together". That means a remarkably high 76% of WhatsApp'smonthly users come back daily.

WhatsApp Gets A Billion Users Every Day

July 28, 2017

People are sharing 1 Billion videos per day on WhatsApp. Last year, WhatsApp hit the one billion mark of active users every month and on Wednesday, the company announced having hit the mark of a billion active users every day on their platform.

Transgender people should not serve in military

July 28, 2017

Republican Third Congressional District chairman Brian Westrate says he is willing to accept Trump made a sound decision. Jonathan Martinez is an independent LGBTQ advocate in the Permian Basin, his goal is to help the area understand LGBTQ community.

F1 2017 gets a new gameplay trailer showing Monaco at night

July 28, 2017

More notably, the gameplay trailer is also the first official piece of F1 2017 promotional material that focuses the highly-anticipated classic vehicle content - as well as the multi-class racing events that the classic content will be accessible in.

New American Muscle! The 2018 Ford Mustang GT

July 28, 2017

When combined with the optional Performance Pack, this turns the Mustang GT into a ride that is capable of 0-60 in under 4 seconds. While Ford has not announced exactly what the 2018 Mustang GT will run in terms of a 0-60 time, the Motor Company has announced that with the new 10-speed automatic transmission, the new 5.0L V8 with 460hp and the new Drag Strip Mode, the newest Mustang GT will dash from 0-60 in less than 4 seconds.

AMD's Q2 better than expected as computing, graphics processor demand stronger

July 28, 2017

You can see and compare the Ryzen 3 processor series lining up with Intel's Core i3 series. The company raised its full year forecast, betting on demand for its graphics chips and Ryzen processors and expecting annual revenue to increase by "a mid to high teens percentage" rather than its previous outlook of low double-digit percentage revenue growth, according to Business Insider .

Bill Gates reclaims world's richest title after Amazon stocks drop

July 28, 2017

Bezos' net worth increased $1 billion to $89.3 billion on Wednesday, putting him less than $900 million away from surpassing Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates to become the richest person in the world. He owns just shy of 17 percent of the company. Bezos' fortune has surged in the past four months, amid a 24 per cent increase in Amazon stocks. But Amazon has always been known for investing the money it makes back into its businesses.

Facebook Launches Messenger Platform 2.1 to Enrich Conversations

July 28, 2017

These descriptive CTA options let people know what to expect when they start a conversation with a business. Built-in NLP to enhance automated conversations: This is a simple way for developers to incorporate NLP into their bots. The new features make it easier for businesses to set up payments and checkout services through the chat function. However, with the new features in Messenger 2.1, along with past updates such as end-to-end encryption , Messenger could prove to be the crux of ...

Twitter, Inc. (TWTR) General Counsel Vijaya Gadde Sells 15000 Shares

July 28, 2017

Wedbush reiterated a "hold" rating on shares of Twitter in a report on Thursday. In other Twitter news, insider Robert Kaiden sold 4,569 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, May 1st. WARNING: This piece was first published by BNB Daily and is the property of of BNB Daily. If you are reading this article on another publication, it was copied illegally and reposted in violation of United States & global trademark & copyright legislation.

The Elder Scrolls: Legends Heroes of Skyrim Now Available on Mobile

July 28, 2017

Elder Scrolls Legends can be downloaded today from the Google Play Store [ download ] and the iOS App Store [download]. I've played it myself and I personally enjoy it more than Hearthstone , so if you're an Elder Scrolls fan, you should definitely check it out.

Apple gets 5G license to test its wireless tech for future iPhones

July 28, 2017

Apple applied for the experimental permit earlier this year, with the stated goal of "to assess cellular link performance in direct path and multipath environments between base station transmitters and receivers using this spectrum". As DSL Reports explains, millimeter wave significantly reduces latency while increasing overall speeds. T-Mobile has been critical of other carriers touting "fake" 5G, saying that it is working to build a "real, nationwide, mobile 5G network".

" "Alembic Global Advisors Reiterates "$28.00" Price Target for Huntsman Corporation (NYSE:HUN)

July 28, 2017

Insiders own 19.00% of the company's stock. The stock has been upbeat for quite some time as is up 9.87% for the last 20 trading days, and now the firm's performance is turning out to be bullish with a 12.77% gain for the week. Edlund Monte G had sold 22,133 shares worth $486,926 on Wednesday, February 15. IL bought a new position in Huntsman Corporation during the first quarter valued at approximately $265,000.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered standalone now available for Xbox One

July 28, 2017

This new release is the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered's stand-alone edition, the very same game that arrived bundled with Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare's special editions past year. The company noted in a press release, " Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered features fully improved texture resolution and detail, revamped animation, remastered audio, and much more".

Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) Touching Most Active List

July 28, 2017

Wabtec Corp now has $7.10 billion valuation. Among 2 analysts covering Escher Group Holdings ( LON:ESCH ), 2 have Buy rating, 0 Sell and 0 Hold. DENHOLM ROBYN M sold $6.24 million worth of stock. Following the transaction, the director now directly owns 20,000 shares of the company's stock, valued at $6,235,200. Monetary Mngmt Grp Inc Inc owns 75 shares or 0.01% of their USA portfolio.

Bank Of America Corporation (NYSE:BAC)

July 28, 2017

The fund owned 3,827,899 shares of the financial services provider's stock after buying an additional 1,574,800 shares during the period. The stock rose 0.19% or $0.05 reaching $24.26. Bank of America Corporation (BAC ) has an Analysts' Mean Recommendation of 2.1, according to data compiled by Finviz. Royal Bank Of Canada restated a "buy" rating and issued a $26.00 target price on shares of Bank of America Corporation in a research note on Thursday, July 20th.

Ford Celebrates 100 Years of Truck History

July 28, 2017

Resembling a glorified horse carriage, Ford unveiled the Model TT July 27, 1917, a few months after the US had entered the First World War. Ford's trucks continued to evolve and win over drivers. Take the F Series. For 1948, those tough, new trucks were introduced - and they were called the Ford F Series. The trucks started with the F-1, a contemporary F-150 equivalent, and went up to the ultra-heavy duty commercial trucks like the F-7.

For Honor to get dedicated servers

July 27, 2017

The big tweaks will be marked by a new season, with the first kicking off next month with that aforementioned aggression patch. New modes are also in the works. For Honor will also get several new modes, including a training mode to hone your skills without being punished by skilled online players. We saw that we had connectivity and stability problems, mostly on 4v4 modes, so it's one of the things we've looked at and worked on a lot since the game launched.

2 killed in NC, body found in trunk at hospital

July 28, 2017

Officers have blocked off access to Red Clay Lane and there were detectives and crime scene investigators at the house. Detectives are investigating a homicide in the 9000 block of Red Clay Ln. Officers said they are searching for a suspect, Vernell Smith Jr. and said a second victim, 69-year-old Rufus Gordon, may be with him. A few minutes later, officers responding to CMC-University Hospital found a man believed to be 69-year-old Rufus Gordon inside the trunk of the auto.

Arrests by NIA will choke terror funding: BJP

July 27, 2017

Shah, a hardliner of J&K, was arrested after a Non-Bailable Warrant (NBW) was issued by the ED when he failed to appear before it despite several summons. Conforming his arrest and transit to Delhi, a senior ED official said "Shah was arrested in Srinagar and is expected to be brought to Delhi today where he will be produced in a court".

Nintendo Drops New 'Namco Musem' Trailer; Game Releases Tomorrow

July 27, 2017

The eShop title will cost $29.99, and features single player games such as Galaga , Pac-Man, Splatterhouse , and Tower of Druaga; Namco has also bundled some two player games ideal for Joy-Con co-op: Rolling Thunder, Tank Force , and Sky Kid .

BuzzFeed Is Turning Food Videos Into a Profit Empire

July 27, 2017

Tasty is celebrating its second birthday this month in epic fashion with the launch of a previously-rumored standalone app as well as the viral recipe brand's foray into smart appliances: the Tasty One Top - a bluetooth-enabled induction cooktop .

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