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Intel unveils "ruler" form factor for petabyte SSD storage

August 08, 2017

Intel today announced new memory technologies to advance data center storage solutions. Intel says that the new ruler SSDs are intended for use in super high-density storage racks, with up to 1PB in a single 1U server. The Intel SSD DC S4500 and S4600 Series are said to combine a new Intel-developed SATA controller, SATA firmware and "the industry's highest density 32-layer 3D NAND".

Tile's new lost item trackers have double the range, better looks

August 08, 2017

While it's a bit thinner and lighter than the Sport, it isn't as rugged, so you'll want to attach it to more delicate items. Beyond their more fashionable look, these Pro trackers include upgraded internals, allowing the devices to be located from further away.

Apple Watch Series 3 may introduce a completely new form factor

August 08, 2017

However, the company appears to have made amends and the Apple Watch has found its place in the crowded wearable market. The latest information is that Apple has partnered with Intel, LTE chips for the new watches and this could be one of the major USPs in the Apple Watch 3.

Fossil's latest Android Wear smartwatches are now available for pre-order

August 08, 2017

The 3rd generation of Fossil Q watches, the Q Venture and Q Explorist arrived on the Fossil website in the United States overnight, and while they're not available to pre-order in Australia yet, they soon will be available to buy. In line with today's fashion-focussed Android Wear smartwatches , the specs are mostly unchanged with a Snapdragon Wear 2100 processor, 512MB of RAM, and 4GB of storage.

Sony Xperia XZ1 spotted on GFXBench with 19MP rear camera

August 08, 2017

But now, we can see the detailed specifications of the device as listed on this site. In the earlier GeekBench listing, the Sony G8341 got 1909 points in single-core test and in multi-core test it received 6459 points. The GFX listing shows that the device has connectivity features like Bluetooth, GPS, NFC and WiFi. In terms of the optics, we are looking at a 19MP rear-facing primary shooter, whereas on the front, there is a 13MP selfie shooter.

IGN takes a close look at Metroid: Samus Returns' amiibo functionality

August 08, 2017

Today, it was announced that Nintendo will be releasing a new Metroid-themed New Nintendo 3DS XL on the same day as Metroid: Samus Returns . Both Samus and Zero Suit Samus from the Smash Bros. Visitors to Nintendo's booth in Hall 9 will be able to get their hands on a range of software for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo 3DS. It will launch alongside Metroid: Samus Returns at select retailers on September 15 for $199 in North America.

President Roth Writes a Strong Defense of Affirmative Action

August 08, 2017

The news comes amid reports the Trump administration is preparing to direct its focus on affirmative action policies, targeting universities whose admissions policies are deemed to discriminate against white applicants . "Those include students whose sports are crew, fencing, squash and sailing, sports that aren't offered at public high schools ". It has been defined in terms of grades and test scores, but what about perseverance, hard work and contributions to family, community and ...

Google Reportedly Working On Snapchat-Inspired News System Dubbed 'Stamp'

August 08, 2017

Details of the financial arrangements between Google and the publishers have not been disclosed. That means the feature would live on mobile, with stories that are like more stripped-down and faster-loading than stories now seen on Snapchat Discover.

You'll Have To Start Hellblade Again If You Die Too Many Times

August 08, 2017

Competition ends Sunday, August 13th at 12:00 PM PT and twenty-five (25) winners will be contacted via email. After the stellar Heavenly Sword , Enslaved and DMC, their latest narrative driven game Hellblade is finally on the market. From tomorrow it is up to you, our fans and the PlayStation community, to carry Hellblade forward and help make this experiment a success. The more you die, the higher up on your body this material reaches.

Liam Gallagher refuses to appear on 'Carpool Karaoke' with 'knobhead' James Corden

August 08, 2017

Of course, the only reason you ask a person like Liam Gallagher a question about whether or not he would willingly drive around the streets of Los Angeles singing "Wonderwall" or "Champagne Supernova" with James Corden is to elicit responses like, "No, thank you very much".

Firefox is the latest browser to add support for VR viewing

August 08, 2017

Firefox will be joining the ranks of Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge , which also added web-based VR functionality this past year. Mozilla executive Chris Beard has previously said that "VR will beget AR pretty quickly as a mass-market opportunity", and that "browsers play a very meaningful role" when it comes to getting that content into the hands of customers.

Gundam Versus is Getting an Open Beta

August 08, 2017

It will run from 12am PT/3am ET/8am BST on September 2, 2017 until 12am PT/3am ET/8am BST on September 4, 2017. All PS4 owners will be able to try it out, including players without a PlayStation Plus subscription. The test will allow players to play online in Player Match and Casual Match modes, in one vs. one, two vs. two, and three vs. three combinations. So that means, for the most part, pretty much the entirety of the game.

Latest Xbox One Update is Rolling Out Now

August 08, 2017

For better or worse, it seems Microsoft will never stop fiddling with the Xbox One's user interface. That said, this is also the third big redesign of the Xbox One dashboard within the past two years, and the second one going to be implemented this year.

Cisco Meraki cloud configuration issue wipes customer data

August 08, 2017

Cisco has revealed that its latest cloud configuration caused some of its Meraki customer's data to be erased. San Jose-based Cisco Systems has announced that certain data has been deleted due to a configuration change by their engineering team that applied an erroneous policy to their North American object storage service.

LG V30 vs LG G6: What We Know So Far

August 08, 2017

Although from the image released, it doesn't seem like LG has taken Samsung's route of fully curved edges. Previously in rumors, the LG V30 was said to come without the secondary display, and now based on the current image leak, it does look like the company is dissolving the secondary display.

Call Of Duty: WWII's collector's edition has a giant bronze statute

August 08, 2017

Currently, the Call of Duty: WWII Valor Collection editions are available to pre-order via Aussie retailer EB Games , but we'd be surprised if the editions didn't also appear at other retailers in different regions. Going through the various secret things you have to do in a given game of Zombies to find out the next phase of the story is part of the fun , and it seems like the Call of Duty: WW2 Zombies secrets aren't going to be very different.

Forrest Eugene Norrod Sells 104688 Shares of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc

August 08, 2017

The Pier Capital Llc holds 48,837 shares with $554,000 value, down from 730,355 last quarter. At the end of Mar reporting period, 271 institutional holders increased their position in Advanced Micro Devices, Inc . Panagora Asset Mngmt reported 59,581 shares or 0% of all its holdings. Blackrock holds 0.01% or 507,846 shares in its portfolio. TX decreased its position in Advanced Micro Devices, Inc .

Peter Thiel told friends Trump administration is 'incompetent'

August 08, 2017

But according to a recent report from BuzzFeed News , his support for the president may be wavering. The private comments have the potential to rile a president who doesn't typically handle criticism well, especially from someone like Thiel, who Trump has repeatedly praised in public.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufactur (NYSE:TSM) Trading Volume Significantly Lower

August 08, 2017

Wellington Management Group LLP raised its position in Taiwan Semiconductor Mfg. Co. during the first quarter worth about $184,000. The fund owned 2,059,748 shares of the semiconductor company's stock after selling 207,253 shares during the period.

Investors Buy Shares of Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) on Weakness Following Insider Selling

August 08, 2017

Alphamark Advisors Llc bought 52,451 shares as the company's stock rose 1.58% with the market. Mitcham Industries, Inc. (MIND) has risen 10.89% since August 7, 2016 and is uptrending. 118.23 million shares or 0.06% more from 118.16 million shares in 2016Q3 were reported. Quantum Cap owns 24,921 shares or 0.42% of their U.S. portfolio.

Minutes of Assassin's Creed: Origins Gameplay Shows Off A Sidequest

August 08, 2017

Later in the video, we are given our first look inside the smallest Pyramid at Giza and a cave system with a bandit camp. For example, to show our appreciation for the art of cosplay and to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Assassin's Creed we will have a lineup of eight different AC costumes on display created by world renowned cosplayer Rick Boer.

4K HDR Apple TV incoming? HomePod code hints at updated model

August 08, 2017

There's no word yet on whether HomePod will also be a wireless charging device able to send wireless charging waves to future Apple devices, much like Wi-Fi is sent to devices without that device needing to be placed upon the Wi-Fi router.

Boingo Wireless, Inc. (NASDAQ:WIFI) Stock Passes into Potential Pullback Range

August 08, 2017

The target implies a -2.33% decrease from where the shares are now trading. The shares were sold at an average price of $15.08, for a total transaction of $377,000.00. The original version of this news story can be read at https://www.thecerbatgem.com/2017/08/07/boingo-wireless-inc-wifi-ceo-sells-379000-00-in-stock.html.

For Honor is getting a free weekend ahead of its third season

August 08, 2017

Everyone can download the game and have full access to the entirety of its content from Thursday, with five multiplayer modes to check out, a solo/co-op campaign and a roster of heroes to sample. This is all ahead of the changes the game is going to be getting for Season 3, Grudge & Glory. Is it too late to get into For Honor? Players embody warriors of the three Great Factions - the bold Knights, the brutal Vikings and the deadly Samurai - fighting to the death on intense and believable ...

Eros in talks with Apple to sells it library for $1.5bn

August 08, 2017

Economic Times' sources claim the deal could top $1B, but Reuters sources expect a far lower amount. Meanwhile, the meeting of its board of directors is scheduled to be held on August 11, 2017 to consider the unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and three months ended on June 30, 2017.

Nokia 8 To Run Android 8 - Plus Camera Interface LEAKED

August 08, 2017

The second leak comes in the form of a Geekbench listing, in which the Nokia 8 with the codename Unknown Heart was listed running with the yet-to-be released Android 8.0. The smartphone could also be water and dust resistant to rival other high-end smartphones that are dominating the market today. The device might have an aluminum unibody design with a 5.3-inch 2k resolution display.

Confirmed: Walmart heirs complete £200m Rapha takeover

August 07, 2017

Mr Mottram subsequently sold a stake in the business to Active, which has also acquired shareholdings in companies including Honest Burger, Soho House and Leon, the healthy fast food chain. Revenues in the year to January were £63m, up 30% on the previous 12 months, and sales are said to be 40% higher so far this year. "It was just something us weirdos did".

Kylie Jenner reveals she fears for her reputation

August 07, 2017

The group seems to creative narrative to frustrate the shit out of me, while teasing her BFFJordyn about setting her up on a blind date with someone who is cuter than anyone Kylie's "ever dated", and listening to her makeup artist, Ariel, talk about automatically being in a relationship with someone after having sex a few times.

YouTube adds mobile chat, because Google doesn't have enough messaging apps

August 07, 2017

The idea behind the sharing feature's development is to transition some of the social activity that takes place around videos - including the sharing of links and chats about the video themselves - back into YouTube instead of other messaging apps.

Lenevo K8 Plus Spotted On GeekBench With Octa Core Processor

August 07, 2017

The Lenovo K8 Plus is seen with a single-core score of 861 and multi-core score of 3,761 on Geekbench listing obtained by Techook . Having said that, this variant of the Meizu PRO 7 comes with 6GB of RAM and Android 7.1.1 Nougat, while Meizu's custom UI will be included on top of it, of course.

Steam has seen 27 Million New Paying Users since January 2016

August 07, 2017

That works out to around 1.5 million per month over the past 18 months. With an average concurrent user count of around 14 million, that nearly doubles the 8.4m Valve reported in 2015. After all, millions of users flock to Steam every time there's some sort of epic sale taking place. A January 2017 report claimed that Valve founder Gabe Newell himself has a net worth of $4.1 billion, making him even richer than Oprah.

Google Is Suggesting Other Search Engines for Russian Android Users

August 07, 2017

This has now come into effect, and users launching the latest version of Chrome for Android (sigh) will now be shown a prompt to choose to select their default search engine. As users switch from desktop to mobile, asking them to actively choose a search engine (rather than burying that choice in the settings menu) makes a big difference.

Apple joins Instgram to show off iPhone photos (of course)

August 07, 2017

Apple's account has under 30,000 followers at the time of writing, but that's bound to shoot up dramatically. Their #content is a combo of portraits, still-lifes, scenery, and some really, really cute animals. Apple isn't the most social tech company in the sense that it doesn't use Facebook , Twitter , or other social media much. The company already has a few Instagram accounts for some of its other services including Apple Music , iTunes , and the Beats 1 radio station, and it makes ...

Samsung's Galaxy S8 Active Arrives Exclusively at AT&T This Week

August 07, 2017

If previous smartphones from this lineup are any indication, it's unlikely that the Galaxy S8 Active will ever officially launch in any other market or through a different US carrier. Unlike the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+, the S8 Active does not feature a dual-curve display, instead sporting a flat, 5.8-inch Quad HD Super AMOLED screen (with 18.5:9 aspect ratio).

Samsung Galaxy S9 may include large battery thanks to new motherboard tech

August 07, 2017

According to the Korean media ETNews , Samsung is going to push some boundaries next year. Substrates in the handset's PCBs serve to connect several smartphone components like the chipset, internal flash storage, and RAM. However, some have largely remained the same, one of which is the battery. Just like batteries, the main board of phones haven't seen much change. It is heard that Apple also made a decision to use SLP for its new iPhone, which is expected to be released this fall, due to ...

Uncharted Is Bigger Than Nathan Drake Alone, Naughty Dog Says

August 07, 2017

Well those questions might have been answered by Naughty Dog's Game Director Shawn Escayg who in a recent interview with the DailyStar seemingly suggested that the next project after the Last Of Us Part II may be yet another Uncharted Game, presumably one which is a sequel to Uncharted: The Lost Legacy .

BLU smartphones are back on sale on Amazon

August 07, 2017

For those hearing about this problem for the first time, apparently this was based on a report from a security firm who found out that BLU's smartphones was apparently sending data back to China. Based on communication with the manufacturer, BLU Products, we have resumed selling BLU devices on Amazon .com". Accepting its fault, BLU pledged to not repeat the same mistake, and the phones were on sale again.

LG Q6 will be Amazon India exclusive, sale starts August 10

August 07, 2017

The Q6 is being touted as a sleek phone that "comfortably fits in one hand". Users can click on the "Notify me" tab to get a notification when LG Q6 becomes available. Qualcomm's Snapdragon 435 64-bit octa-core processor fuels all of these devices, and needless to say, this is Qualcomm's entry-level chip. It measures 142.5x69.3x8.1mm, and weighs 149 grams.

Flipkart to sell refurbished smartphones in the coming months

August 07, 2017

The company will offer up to 71 per cent discounts on the range of products selling on the website. Additionally, Flipkart is offering a 10 percent additional discount on payment with HDFC Bank debit and credit cards. The Moto M which is priced at Rs 15,999, will be available to purchase for Rs 12,999. The phone was launched previous year in India t Rs 15,999. Flipkart has also hinted at a discount on iPhone 6 without revealing the price.

Rainbow Six: Siege Hits 20 Million Registered Players

August 07, 2017

Rainbow Six Siege is still one of our favourite games at TiX Towers, so it's of little surprise to see that Ubisoft have announced that 20m players are registered to be playing with 2.3m playing each day. Over the next few weeks, players will be met with the culmination of Operation Health and the release of Season Three which is set in Hong Kong.

Pixel 2 & Pixel 2 XL Design No Longer A Mystery?

August 07, 2017

A new report has surfaced claiming that the Pixel 2 won't be coming with an audio jack. It suggests that the company might be in plans to skip some of the common features seen in the flagship smartphones of 2017. If last years announcement was any indication, the Pixel 2 devices should be announced in October as well. While this sale may be considered as a "back to school" given by the tech giant, we also expect the role of recent Pixel 2's unveiling in this.

Pacquiao to spurn retirement, wants rematch vs. Horn

August 07, 2017

Pacquiao lost his WBO belt to the Australian last month in Brisbane after a contentious points decision. Arum spoke with The Manila Times and said that he has been trying to secure a WBO welterweight title rematch, but a large reason why little progress has been made is Pacquiao's Senator duties in the Philippines.

Let's talk Kashmir first, Khawaja Asif tells India

August 07, 2017

Durable peace between Pakistan and India was dependent upon resolving the Kashmir issue, he stressed. He said Pakistan is fully capable of defending its geographical boundaries. He said the issue of Kishanganga dam was resolved one and a half year ago. Khawaja Asif, talking to the newsmen at a local office of the PML-N on the Paris Road, said Pakistan always had wished normal and friendly relations with all the neighbours, including India, but quite ironically New Delhi had never positively ...

Pokemon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon adds Dusk Form Lycanroc

August 07, 2017

That all changed today. The Pokémon Company didn't explain how you'll be able to catch the Dusk Form Lycanroc , but it won't be through traditional methods like running into it in the wild. Acquiring this new Pokemon will require a little more effort, though The Pokemon Company has not yet revealed exactly what Trainers will need to do to add the cute canine to their team.

Athletics-New Zealand's Walsh takes shot put gold

August 07, 2017

Having watched compatriot Valerie Adams dominate women's shot for a decade Tomas Walsh struck a blow for New Zealand's men on Sunday when he took gold in the world championships with a superb series of throws. "There's been a lot of treatment in the groin area the last few days", Walsh laughed. "I'm just a little bit rusty". The 25-year-old - a former builder which he credits for his body strength - edged out America's defending champion Joe Kovacs, who posted a best of 21.66.

There's a manifesto criticizing Google's diversity efforts circulating inside the company

August 06, 2017

The script argues against the search giant's inclusivity and diversity strategy on the grounds that - from a non-biased standpoint - "men and women biologically differ in many ways" and that "these differences aren't just socially constructed".

Middle Earth: Shadow of War details micro-transactions in new announcement

August 06, 2017

There are also bundles that you can purchase, that include several types of chests, but these were not detailed by Monolith. They also contain Training Orders that will enable you to level up and customize your Orcs. The loot chests will contain weapons and armors of varying rarity which will upgrade and enhance Talion's abilities. However, I've heard "it's not pay-to-win" before, only to discover a title is actually "pay-to-not-grind-ten-thousand-hours".

Dow reaches another record on strong jobs report

August 05, 2017

Because last July's job growth was the second strongest of the year, the 12-month average of job creation actually dropped a bit, which puts this month' s report very nicely into perspective. The S&P 500 materials index rose 0.4 percent, helped by a 0.9-percent rise in Dow Chemical. The utilities, healthcare and consumer staples indices fell.

Analysts Expect Goldman Sachs Group, Inc

August 05, 2017

MV Capital Management Inc. now owns 618 shares of the investment management company's stock worth $137,000 after buying an additional 3 shares in the last quarter. (The)'s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 15.74%. (The) announced that its board has authorized a share buyback program on Tuesday, April 18th that allows the company to repurchase 50,000,000 outstanding shares.

Samsung Pay Now Supports SBI Bank Debit Cards

August 05, 2017

Samsung is now expanding its Pay services beyond the app. Samsung Pay is now available on a wide range of Samsung smartphones, enabling consumers to make offline payments without the need for a physical card. Samsung Pay works on 2.5 million Point of Sale (PoS) Card machines across the country through its Magnetic Secure Transmission (MST) technology. The app was hailed as "killer app" by NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant at its launch event.

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