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PS4 System Update Version 5.0 Patch Notes Leaked

August 09, 2017

The reveal came accompanied with registration to beta test the coming update , but no details on what the update would contain. PlayStation 4 Pro owners can stream via Twitch in 1080p at 60 frames per second. Follow anyone you want, no friend request needed. You can block users, too. The fourth feature Eurogamer highlight is to do with notifications, integrating them into the quick menu, so you don't need to head back out to the PDM to check what that plinging sound was all about.

Amazon Invests In Andy Rubin's Essential, Will Retail PH-1

August 09, 2017

Earlier in June, we reported that Essential had received a $300 investment, putting its value at nearly $1 billion. The company confirmed that Amazon and Best Buy will be its retail launch partners in the U.S., and given the fact that Tencent is one of the largest Internet companies in China, it's possible that the phone will arrive in the world's largest smartphone market in the future.

Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA) Rating Reiterated by HSBC Holdings plc

August 09, 2017

It has outperformed by 40.63% the S&P500. Clean Yield Group decreased Ventas Inc Com (VTR) stake by 15.7% reported in 2016Q4 SEC filing. The Boston Common Asset Management Llc holds 240,746 shares with $21.14 million value, up from 225,416 last quarter.

Prices of several ASUS ZenFone 4 variants in Taiwan leaked online

August 09, 2017

Furthermore, tipster Roland Quandt also leaked the U.S. price of the Asus ZenFone 4 (S630) to be at $400 (roughly Rs. 25,500), and the price of the Asus ZenFone 4 Pro to be at $650 (roughly Rs. Images of the ZenFone 4 Pro variant was sighted last week while the ZenFone 4 Max was announced in Russian Federation. The Zenfone 4 Pro will be powerful with a 5.7-inch AMOLED display, QHD resolution, 6GB RAM, 64GB onboard storage, Snapdragon 835 chipset, and a dual camera with 2x zoom ...

Panasonic Launches Eluga A3 And A3 Pro In India

August 09, 2017

Both the smartphones features a 5.2-inch HD display with a screen resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels. The devices run on Android 7.0 Nougat and offer dual SIM functionalities. Today, software's comprising of applications and user-interface (UI) have become the deciding factor to upgrade yourself to the next level of technology.

SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF (KRE) Rises 0.38% for Aug 8

August 09, 2017

ADX is charted as a line with values ranging from 0 to 100. A level of 25-50 would indicate a strong trend. A reading under 20 would suggest no trend, and a reading from 20-25 would suggest that there is no clear trend signal. The Average Directional Index or ADX is a technical analysis indicator used to describe if a market is trending or not trending. Many traders will use a combination of moving averages with different time frames to help review stock trend direction.

BlackBerry Ltd (NASDAQ:BBRY) Stake Raised by Bank of America Corp DE

August 09, 2017

Bank of Montreal Can now owns 5,640,607 shares of the company's stock valued at $43,715,000 after buying an additional 113,419 shares during the period. The firm had revenue of $244 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $262.80 million. The firm's revenue was down 42.5% compared to the same quarter previous year.

Advantage Oil & Gas Ltd

August 09, 2017

The company was initiated on Thursday, July 21 by BMO Capital Markets. Torc Oil And Gas (TSE:TOG) opened at 5.55 on Thursday. The firm earned "Neutral" rating on Tuesday, October 20 by Credit Suisse. Seven investment analysts have rated the stock with a buy rating, The company now has a consensus rating of "Buy" and an average price target of C$11.39.

Rez Infinite now available for PC

August 09, 2017

Whether you choose to play in standard desktop mode or opt for the full immersion of playing in VR, Rez Infinite must be seen-and heard-to be believed. Following yesterday's tantalizing tease on Twitter , developer Enhance Games has announced that it's 2016 critically acclaimed VR game, Rez Infinite , is available starting today on PC, supporting both Oculus Rift and SteamVR.

Fantasy Flight publishing Fallout: The Board Game

August 09, 2017

It's been over a year and a half since Fallout 4 came out, and there's no word yet of when we might see another game in the series. "Welcome to the Commonwealth is the first card in the scenario depicted. Fallout 4 was released nearly two years ago, and in the absence of any news regarding Fallout 5, Fallout: The Board Game should serve as a decent time waster until Bethesda makes the long-awaited announcement.

Microsoft Launches a New Outlook.com Beta

August 09, 2017

And once you have access to the new Outlook, don't leave the beta program as you will not be able to get back to it even if you're using the trick. - Your inbox now shows you Quick Suggestions as you type-so you can easily add information about restaurants, flights, or your favorite teams' schedules to your conversations.

Swarm 5.0 update introduces Lifelogging feature and more

August 09, 2017

Besides making locations instantly shareable, the app's improved map design allows you to drop new pins onto the map with every new check-in. The update has also added a new map view along with a dashboard to view the updates of your stats.

Nokia 8 photographed with benchmark results in latest leak

August 09, 2017

Ahead of the launch, the smartphone has been subjected to several leaks and rumours which nearly reveal a rough sketch of how the handset is going to be. The Nokia 8 benchmark results also show that the device will have a quad HD 1440p display. On the software side of things, the Nokia 8 is running Android 7.1.1 Nougat.

Tata Motors Ltd (NYSE:TTM) Set to Announce Earnings on Wednesday

August 09, 2017

The moving average uses the sum of all of the previous closing prices over a certain time period and divides the result by the number of prices used in the calculation. According to Financial Times, The 14 analysts offering 12 month price targets for Sonic Corporation have a median target of 27.50, with a high estimate of 32.00 and a low estimate of 24.00.

New renders show three new colors of Honor 9

August 09, 2017

Judging only by the renders, keep in mind its not too hard to manufacture believable renders like these, so do proceed with the notion that these could be fake. Id definitely rock the red and orange color options, not sure about yellow though. The handset comes with a 5.15-inch display with a resolution of 1920 by 1080 pixels, HiSilicon Kirin 960 processor paired with 4/6GB of RAM and 64/128GB of internal storage.

Gearbox Announce A New Game, Code Named Project 1V1

August 09, 2017

Well, announced might be a strong word, as they aren't telling us much about it, although the game's official website states that it's a "competitive first-person shooter that combines the action of fast-paced 1v1 first-person combat with the metagame strategy of a collectible card game".

Lastest Leak Includes Emails, Actor Contact Information — HBO Hack

August 09, 2017

Another document appears to contain the confidential cast list for " Game of Thrones ", listing personal cellphone numbers and email addresses for actors such as Peter Dinklage, Lena Headey and Emilia Clark. Unidentified "IT professionals" who recently hacked Home Box Office (HBO) have released a second batch of stolen data and demanded a ransom worth millions of U.S.

HBO Hackers Leak 'Game of Thrones' Script, Executive Emails

August 09, 2017

HBO , which previously acknowledged the theft of "proprietary information", says it's continuing to investigate and is working with police and cybersecurity experts. "We successfully breached into your huge network", the hackers write in the video. Their biggest threat appears to be dumping videos of future shows online with their logo " HBO Is Falling" superimposed.

Gionee introduces A1 Lite with 20MP camera at Rs 14999

August 09, 2017

What are your thoughts on the A1 Lite, and would you like to take a trip to Gionee's Selfiestan? Gionee has also partnered with Airtel and PayTm for some exciting offers on the purchase of "A1 Lite". Connectivity options include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, and USB OTG. The highlight of the Gionee A1 Lite is surely its front camera and the big battery.

Facebook to Stop Charging Advertisers for Accidental Clicks

August 09, 2017

These updates include policy clarifications on unintentional clicks, product changes to invalidate these clicks, and proactively pausing implementations that exhibit abnormal click behaviour, according to Facebook's product marketing manager, Brett Vogel.

(TA) Set to Announce Earnings on Wednesday

August 09, 2017

The company presently has an average rating of "Hold" and a consensus price target of $6.83. It has outperformed by 2.84% the S&P500. Parametric Portfolio Associates LLC raised its stake in TransAlta Corporation (NYSE:TAC ) (TSE:TA) by 9.9% during the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

LG Q6 India Launch Set for Thursday, Sports 5.5-Inch FullVision Display

August 09, 2017

LG Q6 will be priced in the mid-range segment in India. The online retail partner Amazon is teasing on Thursday. LG Electronics' newest smartphone featuring the proprietary FullVision display will become available to consumers around the world starting this week.

Starfire joins the Injustice 2 roster

August 09, 2017

Initially, she sounds a lot like Green Lantern. On top of Starfire's fighting prowess being broken down in the above livestream, the NetherRealm Studios Watchtower team also show off some of the character's shaders to display how she looks outside of her default costume.

JLR opens bookings for all new Discovery in India

August 09, 2017

The premium, new-gen SUV was first showcased at the 2016 Paris Motor Show . The latest iteration of the Discovery is based on the brand's latest light full-size SUV architecture. In terms of safety, the SUV comes loaded with features like ABS, cornering brake control, front and side curtain airbags and others. This motor is mated to a 9-speed automatic transmission.

Transport Infrastructure Has "No Official Policy On Fairies"

August 09, 2017

Asked if he believes in fairies, Healy-Rae replied that he's always known "there was something in these places you shouldn't touch", "sacred places" that fairies live. He was told by the county council's road department that, no, it was an "underlying subsoil/geotechnical problem" causing the issues. During an Oireachtas Transport Committee debate, he said: "Can I just say to you, and many people will agree with me, if you actually eat too much and get in behind the wheel of a vehicle, you ...

Asian Shares Mixed After China Data

August 09, 2017

Morgan Private Bank. The Nikkei ended 0.5 percent higher to 20,055.89. Infrastructure company Transurban declined 1.8 percent after its distribution guidance for the year ahead fell short of market expectations. It added 55 cents to $49.58 per barrel on Friday. Brent crude, the worldwide standard, gained 18 cents to $52.55 a barrel. Insurers Dai-ichi Life Holdings rose 1.4 percent، T&D Holdings gained 2.1 percent، while banks Mizuho Financial Group surged 1.0 percent and Sumitomo Mitsui ...

New maps show which music acts are most popular in each state

August 09, 2017

The darker parts represent heavy music listening, with preference toward that given artist, while lighter areas mean fans are more likely to listen to a variety of other artists. BTS's fan map displays strong fan bases in areas including Hawaii and California, as well as scattered pockets of high popularity in some surprising regions, including large areas in northern Wisconsin.

Lenovo K8 Plus with 3GB RAM and Helio P25 chipset visits Geekbench

August 09, 2017

The launch event will also be livestreamed on Lenovo India's YouTube channel. Like previous times, the company will be streaming the K8 Note unveiling event online for fans to watch the event on their PCs or smartphones. The internal storage of the phone is expected with two different variants such as 32GB and 64GB with common 4GB RAM on both. Lenovo has not yet confirmed the pricing or the specifications of the phone, though the dual-rear camera is being seen as a given thanks to all the ...

BlackBerry KEYone Limited Edition Black Goes On Sale At Rs 39990

August 09, 2017

Just the other day, the limited edition KEYone, dressed in black with 4GB of RAM inside, launched in India . Now the smartphone is available for purchase exclusively on Amazon India. Under its hood, there is a 2.5GHz octa-core Snapdragon 652 processor teamed up with 3GB RAM and 32GB storage capacity, which can be further expanded up to 2TB using a microSD card.

IBM to appeal ruling saying company owes IN millions

August 09, 2017

Marion Superior Court Judge Heather Welch issued the ruling almost six months after she heard arguments from attorneys for both the state and IBM Corp. The company argues in an email to The Star that it worked "diligently and invested significant resources" toward improving Indiana's system for processing of welfare applications.

Facebook's Teen-Exclusive App Lifestage Shuts Down

August 09, 2017

Lifestage is one of the social media giant's apps created to clone Snapchat that worked to allow high school-aged users to take selfies and videos they can share with other teens from their school. Lifestage was launched to get teens to use Facebook services, over competing applications that were particularly attractive to the demographic, such as Snapchat.

Orwell: Ignorance Is Strength announce trailer

August 09, 2017

When a political cross-border crisis occurs, players are thrust back into the service of "The Nation" as a "government official in a top-secret department of the Orwell program". It's the second season of Orwell: Keeping an Eye on You , an episodic surveillance thriller released in weekly instalments in October and November past year.

These 42 Disney Apps Are Allegedly Spying on Your Kids

August 09, 2017

Amanda Rushing says the media giant didn't get her permission to track her child "L.L." through the Nickelodeon gaming app Llama Spit Spit. Filed in California courts last Thursday, the suit claims that Disney is violating the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA ).

Valve announces Artifact, a Dota 2 card game

August 09, 2017

Announced during The International 7 on August 8, Artifact is a card game much like others in the sphere-like Hearthstone or Gwent: The Witcher Card Game-but with a Dota twist. One thing's for sure - it sure did come as a surprise. Other than the all-too-brief teaser above, Valve has released no other information regarding The Artifact .

Spotify makes its Xbox One debut

August 09, 2017

The Xbox one Guide will also be getting a new tabbed user interface making it quicker to view things like Achievements and more. Alpha Ring Insiders are the first to get to test drive the update as of yesterday before it rolls out wide later this year .

National Basketball Association 2K18 Prelude Demo Available September

August 09, 2017

Photo Techniques: The developers used new photo techniques with the ability to separate colors for more accurate player skin tones that react to light in true-to-life form . After all, if a player doesn't look like the player they're supposed to be, how can you really think you're playing with that team? What sets NBA Live 18 different from 2K's realistic model? 2K Sports announced Wednesday (AEDT) that a second year of The Prelude will release September 8 for Xbox One and PS4.

There's a huge dock to go with LG's leaked tablet

August 09, 2017

The new generation Tablet carries a list of advance technology features. However, ahead of its official launch, T-Mobile's listing has shared nearly all the specifications and features about the upcoming LG device. Other features include a 5 megapixel front facing camera for video calling, together with a 5 megapixel rear facing for video and photographs. Being a T-Mobile smartphone, it also offers LTE support.

Nintendo Adds A Critically-Acclaimed Game E-shop

August 09, 2017

The game uses touch controls to let you solve puzzles, uncover secrets, and do battle by hacking and slashing with your fingers and performing defensive moves. We'll have to wait and see if the Switch port holds up, but the odds of that are good considering that the over ports did not have any major complaints.

TVS Motor Company launches new TVS Jupiter Classic edition

August 09, 2017

TVS Motor Company , India's leading two and three-wheeler manufacturer announced the launch of an all new TVS Jupiter Classic edition . As you can figure out by its name, TVS has tried to give the scooter a bit of a retro touch. Power is transmitted via a CVT automatic. The scooter is equipped with a telescopic suspension and a disc brake at the front and a monoshock with a drum brake at the rear.

Amazon and Cesar Millan Present

August 09, 2017

Audible , an Amazon subsidiary, partnered with Cesar Millan - known as "the dog whisperer " - on the project that involves humans reading titles such as " Pride and Prejudice " and " The Art of Racing in the Rain ". Titles include Born a Crime by Trevor Noah, Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen (these two definitely need an explanation because I'm not seeing the dog connection), The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein and A Dog's objective by W.

Latest Update for Grand Theft Auto Online Introduces New Adversary Mode

August 09, 2017

A new Adversary Mode is available today for GTA Online players, as well as a new vehicle with a handy set of weapons. The Mobile Operations Center is 25% off, as are the Vehicle Workshop and renovations for it. This mode places an importance on accuracy and finesse, so instead of "barreling down a ramp" with team, each player will take turns like a true shootout.

Average True Range of Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:BRCD) stands at0.05

August 08, 2017

Principal Grp Inc reported 1.61M shares. It has underperformed by 23.80% the S&P500. Also, there are 0 buy, 0 sell and 0 strong sell ratings, collectively assigning a 3 average brokerage recommendation. Its down 0.10, from 0.72 in 2016Q3. Royal Bank Of Canada reaffirmed a "hold" rating and set a $12.75 price objective on shares of Brocade Communications Systems in a research report on Friday, June 9th.

Shooter opened fire at Jaguar driver on Denton road

August 09, 2017

Police are looking into the circumstances surrounding the shooting but so far no suspects have been named and no arrests have been made. Investigators say when they arrived, they found a auto that had crashed through a fence. The shooting happened near the intersection of North Bell Avenue and Mingo Road. A press release from Denton PD said both the victim and suspect's cars were heading west on Mingo Road.

Jaguars' Albert reportedly ending brief retirement

August 08, 2017

Now the Jaguars are in MA for a pair of joint practices with New England and a spokesperson for the team said Jacksonville would not make a comment related to the situation. Albert is under contract through the 2018 season. Albert's contract wasn't guaranteed, but he could have made almost $9 million this upcoming season.

Confirmed: SPYder second teaser to release on Mahesh Babu's birthday

August 09, 2017

Although the makers have given audiences a glimpse of the film a few months ago, fans are waiting for the teaser with bated breath. Spyder is slated to release on September 27 and is likely to clash with Jr NTR's Jai Lava Kusa. The movie has been made on a budget of Rs 100 core and has music by Harris Jayaraj.The team is now busy with the shoot of last romantic song in Romania.The Spyder is a bilingual movie which is going to release in Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam languages.

The man who put us through password hell regrets everything

August 08, 2017

Burr recommended adding numbers, capital letters, exclamation marks and other special characters to passwords, advice that was adopted by organizations, companies, government agencies and educational institutions across North America. With all this in mind, he told the Wall Street Journal , "In the end, it was probably too complicated for a lot of folks to understand very well, and the truth is, it was barking up the wrong tree".

Google Fires Engineer Who Wrote Controversial Anti-Diversity Memo

August 08, 2017

The manifesto was quickly embraced by some, particularly on the political right, branding him a fearless truth-teller. It argued that differences in pay between men and women in the technology sector are not entirely related to bias against women, but are partly attributable to biological differences between the genders, CNBC reported .

Shocking! Akshay Oberoi refused to work with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

August 08, 2017

Is it Vivek Oberoi? Aishwarya and Vivek dated for a while before a drunk Salman called him up one night and threatened to kill him if he were to continue with his relationship with Aishwarya. A source told DNA: "Akshay Oberoi was approached for the film". However, things didn't work out, and the filmmakers are still searching for the actor, who fits the role.

$200 Ni No Kuni 2 Collector's Edition Revealed, Season Pass Announced

August 08, 2017

Regardless of which package you choose, you'll get a bonus item along with the title. The most extravagant option, however, is the Collector's Edition . European players, meanwhile, will have their own special edition packages to choose from. In the USA, a $60 Day One edition will include the base game and "Special Sword Set DLC" including 5 swords.

Abbott Laboratories (ABT) Issues Q3 Earnings Guidance

August 08, 2017

Another trade for 744 shares valued at $33,453 was made by MANNING JOSEPH J on Tuesday, February 28. Citigroup Inc now has $188.63 billion valuation. Stadion Money Management Llc decreased Ishares Tr (IJR) stake by 259,204 shares to 1.10M valued at $151.70 million in 2016Q4. Jack In The Box Inc (NASDAQ:JACK) was raised too.