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Sonic Mania Animated Intro is Joyfully Nostalgic

August 11, 2017

This animation was animated and directed by Tyson Hesse, with custom music by Hyper Potions. This was definitely a gift, especially for those who grew up playing these games in the 90s. Welcome to the next level for the world's fastest blue hedgehog. Sonic Mania isn't supposed to be released until next Tuesday, but people that ordered the super expensive (and super cool) Collector's Edition have already received download codes that works.

Destiny 2 PC Will Feature An Integrated FPS Counter

August 11, 2017

Earlier this month it emerged several popular game capture programs would not work with Destiny 2 on PC . Sadly Destiny 2 on PC will be releasing after the PS4 and Xbox One versions, missing the September 6 release date given for the console versions.

ESports Being Considered For The Paris Olympic Games 2024

August 11, 2017

With last year's memorable opening ceremony featuring iconic game character Mario, it's clear that video game culture is slowly making its way into the Olympics. Whether or not you agree with esports being an Olympic sport, it is starting to become a more mainstream attraction. Because, let's face it, how many teenagers really enjoy watching people race canoes or bat a shuttlecock over a net? The Paris Olympics 2024 program will be finalised after the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, so the committee ...

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT) Stake Held by Bangor Savings Bank

August 11, 2017

Tightening the gaze, stock performance for the last 5 trading days is 0.61%. Solaris Asset Limited accumulated 950,711 shares or 0.01% of the stock. Royal Bank Of Canada set a $76.00 price target on shares of Wal-Mart Stores and gave the stock a "sell" rating in a research note on Friday, August 4th.

No Man's Sky got a Third Major Update, after one whole year

August 11, 2017

The SEO summary read as follows, and contains a few hints as to what to expect: "Atlas Rises, brings a brand new and overhauled central storyline, portals, a new procedural mission system, trade improvements, system economies, joint exploration and more".

Gamevice files lawsuit against Nintendo Switch

August 11, 2017

The short version of the lawsuit : Gamevice believes it was first to come up with the idea of a tablet-style device which could be connected to optional controllers resting on either side of the screen. "Nintendo's infringement has caused, and is continuing to cause, damage and irreparable injury to Gamevice, and Gamevice will continue to suffer damage and irreparable injury unless and until that infringement is enjoined by this court", said the complaint.

Nissan's connected vehicle technology launched in India

August 11, 2017

The company says NissanConnect has over 50 "connected car" features that come with three years of free subscription and one year of Nissan warranty programme calculated from the start of the activation. Managing Director of Nissan Motor India, Arun Malhotra said, "NissanConnect embodies the best of Nissan's innovative spirit and is created to enhance the overall driving experience for everyone".

Sunderland House Explosion On Rosslyn Avenue Sounded Like A 'Bomb'

August 11, 2017

The explosion is said to have occurred at a private address. Officers have also attempted to re-assure the public by saying " There is nothing to indicate at this time that this incident is linked to terrorism ". The explosion happened in the Ryhope area of the city and witnesses said a house had been destroyed. While David Allan said: "Major incident unfolding in Ryhope - suspected gas explosion!" One shop worker told Chronicle Live she heard "the loudest bang I have ever heard in my ...

HTC U11 Life aka Ocean Life Press Render and Specs Leak

August 11, 2017

Processors are the most important hardware part that any smartphone is equipped with and fortunately, leaks have provided us with information about HTC U11 Life's CPU. However, this doesn't seem to be enough for HTC since leaks are showing that HTC Ocean Life is nearly ready to be introduced to the market. In addition, the smartphone will get Bluetooth 5 .0 compatibility, thus expect your HTC U11 to feature longer connectivity range, lower power usage, and higher transmission bandwidth.

Newspaper woes send Murdoch's News Corp into red

August 11, 2017

USA media group News Corp on Thursday reported a loss in the past quarter, hit by declines in advertising and writedowns at its global newspapers. Revenues for the quarter dropped 7 percent to $2.08 billion from $2.23 billion a year ago. Revenue in News Corp's book-publishing segment totaled $407 million, a 6% decline compared with the year-earlier period, with the impact of currency fluctuations and the shorter accounting period offset by strong sales of "Dragon Teeth" by Michael Crichton ...

Nick Jonas cast in Chaos Walking alongside Tom Holland and Daisy Ridley

August 11, 2017

Todd Hewitt (Holland), a young man who feels out of place within his town, discovers there is in fact a woman, Viola (Ridley) - and she may hold the key to unlocking the secrets of this society. Davy is a young soldier who becomes jealous of the mentorship between his father and long-time rival Todd. Allison Shearmur, Doug Davison, and Erwin Stoff are the producers.

Couple could face charges in Wisconsin State Fair sex video

August 11, 2017

Footage of the incident circulated on social media over the weekend but was removed at the request of state fair organizers who described the incident as " appalling ". Anderson remains locked up in lieu of $400 bond at the Milwaukee County jail. "We're here for a horse show or a dog show - not to make babies ", fairgoer Morgan Hakenson told Wisconsin's FOX6 .

Group of Chinese developers launch antitrust complain over App Store policies

August 11, 2017

Apple said, in a reply to China Daily, more than 1.8 million people work on its App Store ecosystem in China, and the company invests a tremendous amount of resources providing advice and training for entrepreneurial developers. Apple is facing accusations of anti-competitive behaviour in China, its largest market for apps, adding to the tech giant's regulatory problems in the United States and Europe.

Q4 2016 Sentiment Community Health Systems Inc (NYSE:CYH)

August 11, 2017

The analysts estimated sales for the higher end at 3881 million and lower end at 3553.1 million while the year ago reported sale was 4295.07 million. A high ROIC number typically reflects positively on company management while a low number typically reflects the opposite.

Dark Arisen October Release Date Revealed with New Teaser Trailer — Dragon's Dogma

August 11, 2017

This version contains the original Dragon's Dogma along with all additional content from its expansion Dark Arisen , including the Bitterblack Isle area, filled with challenging new enemies and quests, and additional high level weapons and armour sets.

Acura RLX Arrives with New Diamond Pentagon Grille

August 11, 2017

Set to officially break cover during next week's Monterey Car Week, the 2018 RLX picks up where the redesigned TLX left off by showing just how integral a concept vehicle can be to a brand's long-term trajectory. Inside, Acura says the RLX has upgraded materials and touchpoints. Other updates include the new wheel designs, the redesigned LED taillights, new dual exhaust tips and a gloss black rear diffuser.

Review board splits on fatal police shooting

August 11, 2017

Board members left the session without commenting. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police have said the shooting by Officer Brentley Vinson, who is black, was justified. A citizens review board won't ask a North Carolina police department to reverse its decision that an officer was justified in shooting a black man in the state's largest city.

Man Gets Nailed to Tree After Real Estate Deal Gone Wrong

August 11, 2017

Duran, who initially wouldn't disclose his name, was saved by police in May after a city worker found him with both hands nailed to a tree and screaming for help. All the papers from the court they took, They had guns. Now, video has surfaced detailing the unusual moment when law enforcement first came upon the immobile man, according to KRQE News 13.

PayPal Scoops Up Swift Financial in Loan Expansion Deal

August 11, 2017

It's made more than $3B of loans at up to $125K a clip to 115K small businesses. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The deal will enable PayPal to start offering term loans of up to $500,000 to its larger merchants and take advantage of Swift Financial's data capabilities to lend to companies that may not be long-time users of its services.

'Dishonored: Death of the Outsider' Trailer Embarks On God Killing Adventure

August 11, 2017

Dishonored 2 standalone Dishonored: Death of the Outsider has a new trailer, in which some of Billie Lurk's powers get an airing. Playing as a new assassin, you'll have access to slew of powerful new supernatural abilities, weapons and gadgets, all of which are created to help you cut a bloody swath through Karnaca and leave your mark on the history.

You Can Play A Free Demo Of 'NBA Live 18' Starting Friday

August 11, 2017

EA Sports has an exclusive license with ESPN that allows the company to integrate the authentic ESPN/ABC broadcast presentation - including the commentary team of Mike Breen and Jeff Van Gundy - in addition to the role "First Take" plays in the game.

Maiden Holdings, Ltd. (MHLD)'s Trend Down, Especially After Today's Weak Session

August 10, 2017

It has underperformed by 16.70% the S&P500. Weitz Investment Management Inc acquired 12,711 shares as Praxair Inc (PX)'s stock rose 10.06%. The stock declined 0.27% or $0.35 reaching $128.23 on the news. As per Wednesday, February 24, the company rating was maintained by Compass Point. The firm has "Hold" rating by Keefe Bruyette & Woods given on Friday, June 2.

The Two Latest Teams for the Overwatch League Have Been Confirmed

August 10, 2017

Cloud9 has become the first UK-based franchise to be taking part, meanwhile, another Los Angeles based team has also been added to the roster, owned by the parent company of Arsenal, the Denver Nuggets and L.A Rams. "The league that Overwatch is making is really unique in the sense that it's global - it's not a regional league - and in esports, we always see the largest viewership in worldwide events".

Battlefield 1 is now available on EA and Origins Access

August 10, 2017

EA Access is a service exclusive to the Xbox One, which grants subscribers a number of perks including discounts on EA titles, early access and trial periods for upcoming and new releases, and, of course, access to the Vault. By EA's latest count, it had 21 million players, and the EA/Origin Access release stands to help that figure grow further still. KitGuru Says: If you happen to be a patient gamer that doesn't buy new games on release, then Origin and EA Access are pretty great value.

Nokia Corporation (NOK) Position Held by BLB&B Advisors LLC

August 10, 2017

In fact, revenues declined year over year in the second quarter. Several other research firms have also commented on NOK . The institutional investor owned 51,951 shares of the technology company's stock at the end of the second quarter.

Soon, you won't have to awkwardly text or call your Uber driver

August 10, 2017

It's a faster and cheaper experience with no toggling between Uber and other messaging/calls and no voice call or SMS costs. (Literally while I'm writing this, a black vehicle driver is leaning on their horn outside my apartment.) Like all tech companies desperately trying to smooth out modern life's rough edges, Uber has a new solution: in-app messaging.

Consumer Reports Yanks Recommended Rating For Microsoft Surface Laptops And Tablets

August 10, 2017

From that data, the organization estimated that 25% of Microsoft laptops and tablets will encounter some problem within two years of ownership. Consumer Reports points to reported problems with touchscreen, issues at startup, and problem with freezing and random shutdowns.

Person superhero game Megaton Rainfall hits PS4 in September

August 10, 2017

Not to mention the even crazier events that will take place later in the game. It's not totally clear how Megaton is structured, or if there is much of a structure at all, though we do see a casualty meter, suggesting that the fail state is causing too much collateral damage.

Motorola's Latest Moto Mods is a $79 Verizon Exclusive Gamepad

August 10, 2017

Motorola Gamepad Moto Mod that was announced at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona earlier this year, is now available for pre-order on Verizon for $79.99. Instead, the Moto Z sits flush inside the Gamepad, making the phone into a veritable portable gaming system. With an internal battery with a 1,035mAh capacity, the GamePad should manage up to 8 hours worth of gaming.

DeepMind, Blizzard Make StarCraft II an AI Research Environment

August 10, 2017

The built-in agents, which are created by StarCraft publisher Activision Blizzard Inc., use hard-coded rules to determine their game play rather than the kinds of advanced machine learning techniques the London-based DeepMind specializes in.

Game of Thrones hackers demand ransom

August 10, 2017

The hackers, who illegally broke into HBO's computer networks, claim to have taken 1.5 terabytes of data, including the fourth episode of season seven, which aired in the USA on Sunday (06Aug17), and was released illegally on Friday (04Aug17), days after a script from the newest instalment of the fantasy series was published on the Internet.

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Pre-orders Expected to Start from September 1st

August 10, 2017

The reason we know what color variants Samsung will use on its upcoming phablet is because this information has been leaked on Weibo , which is basically the Chinese variant of Reddit. On July 11, The Investor reported that an estimated 9.8 million Galaxy S8s and Galaxy S8 Pluses had been sold in the first two months following their launch.

Panasonic Eluga A3, A3 pro Launched Check specs and features

August 10, 2017

Both the variants will be available for grabs at the company's own and other offline retails stores across the country starting 10th August. The Eluga A3 is powered by 1.25 GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6737 64-bit processor whereas the A3 Pro gets its strength from 1.3GHz Octa-Core Mediatek MT6753 Processor.

Microsoft agrees to Windows changes after Kaspersky complaint

August 10, 2017

Appeased by these changes, Kaspersky has stated that it is grateful that Microsoft has addressed its concerns, announcing that it is dropping its antitrust complaint against the company. "We also are preparing an appeal to the European Commission and to the FCA that we no longer have any observations against Microsoft", the Kaspersky lab said.

Super Meat Boy Is Leaping to the Switch

August 10, 2017

Team Meat-the developers of the original game-made the announcement through Twitter , sharing a teaser image of the title screen running on a Nintendo Switch with the caption reading "Oh by the way...". He also took to Twitter to announce the news. The Switch version will be launched this fall. Dubbed Inversus Deluxe, the game features more maps, ranked multiplayer, new powers, and other additional content.

Facebook ramps up video offer with revamped Watch tab

August 10, 2017

In typical Facebook fashion, only a small percentage of users will see the new Watch tab in the Facebook app immediately after it launches on Thursday. While it is not clear what exactly they are looking for in terms of content, a few broad ideas including shows that actively engage families and communities, live shows to connect with fans, shows with a consistent theme or story arc, and live sports events have been mentioned.

Lenovo confirms Phab series smartphones won't get Android 7.0 Nougat update

August 10, 2017

Both the tablets were launched previous year. This is so because not only the Phab 2 Pro but the Phab, Phab 2 and Phab 2 Plus are also not getting the Nougat update. This means that your Tango phone can detect its position relative to the world any Global Positioning System or other external signals. Looks like the Phab 2 Pro users are stuck with using the older software version.

Deadpool director to helm cyberpunk Neuromancer adaptation

August 10, 2017

Deadpool director Tim Miller left the sequel due to creative differences back in October of a year ago. The novel was written by cyberpunk pioneer William Gibson , and it launched his Sprawl trilogy. The employer fixes Case's damaged brain, but implants a slow dissolving poison to make sure the cyberspace wiz does his bidding, in attempting to abduct a perverse psychopath who is able to create holograms with the force of his mind.

After Amazon, Flipkart announces dates of Big Freedom Day Sale 2017

August 10, 2017

Additional exchange discount of up to Rs. 21,632 is applicable on select smartphones. Flipkart is also planning to conduct the Hour Deals, and it is going to offer the new arrivals. If you're not keen on buying the new Pixel 2 XL smartphone that is expected to launch later this year, the Pixel XL is still a decent smartphone at this price.

The losses at Virgin Australia are shrinking

August 10, 2017

Virgin Australia is using Ku-band Optus satellites for its wi-fi service via inflight internet provider Gogo's "2Ku" dual-antenna technology (one for the forward link and one for the return link) which delivers simultaneous transmissions and faster connectivity compared to standard Ku-band connections.

LG V30 to Feature F/1.6 Camera, Crystal Clear Lens

August 10, 2017

The LG V30 smartphone was spotted online in a neat sketch The LG V30 was recently leaked online with a protective case on Tha back of it. If this turns out to be true, then the LG V30 could be just a bigger and improved version of the LG G6 .

Facebook introduces`Watch' video product for short series

August 10, 2017

Like YouTube, users can subscribe to their favorite channels on what's called a Watchlist (see what they did there?). Watch features personalized recommendations of live and recorded shows to watch, plus categories like "Most Talked About", "What's Making People Laugh" and "Shows Your Friends Are Watching".

Amazon Great Indian Sale starts from tomorrow, be ready for shopping

August 10, 2017

The Moto G5 Plus with 4GB RAM and 32GB storage will be available for Rs14,999, down from its listed price of Rs16,999. Also, this is limited to the duration of the Big Freedom Day sale only. While the Google Pixel XL (32GB) gets a discount of 26 per cent. This is the biggest price cut on the Pixel XL smartphones till date. The 128GB version of this phone will cost you Rs 54,999 even with a 15 per cent discount.

No, Your Favorite Disney Movies Aren't Leaving Netflix Yet

August 10, 2017

Disney ditching Netflix will coincide with the launch of the conglomerate's own, Disney-branded streaming product. Disney is launching streaming services for both its movies and live sports, shaking up how it interacts with viewers as it navigates a changing media landscape.

Disney plans to rival Netflix and Amazon with new streaming service

August 10, 2017

That's not all, though. Disney (DIS) is going rogue with its content, choosing to drop its movie distribution pact with Netflix ( NFLX ) in favor of launching a Disney-branded stand-alone streaming service, starting in 2019 . How Much Will Disney's and ESPN's Streaming Services Cost? The company is now paying out over $1.5 billion to own 75% of Bamtech - the video distribution company created by Major League Baseball that is working on building both streaming services.

Anker piggybacks on Alexa to undercut the Amazon Echo Dot

August 10, 2017

Like the Echo Dot , the Eufy Genie's Alexa is always listening, awaiting commands to control the music, check on the status of smart home appliances and ordering products from Amazon . All of that makes Eufy something of an Alexa budget brand. The problem with that suggestion is that while the Echo is a solid smart speaker, it's also $180.

Popular face-aging app now offers 'Black,' 'Indian,' and 'Asian' filters

August 10, 2017

As face-swapping apps like FaceApp have gotten better at transforming the faces of their users, the debate over what, exactly, they permit has intensified. These new filters felt to many like a odd escalation of the racial insensitivity that's already plaguing face swapping and transforming apps. In 2016, Snapchat released a Bob Marley selfie mask filter to mark the 4/20 April holiday.

NBW Capital LLC Sells 760 Shares of Apple Inc. (AAPL)

August 10, 2017

This represents a $2.52 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.59%. The company's stock had a trading volume of 15,216,187 shares. (NASDAQ:AAPL) by some 194,355,807 shares, 1,456 decreased positions by 120,686,513 and 180 held positions by 2,915,627,627.

Amplify Snack Brands, inc. (BETR) Announces Earnings Results

August 09, 2017

The stock of Amplify Snack Brands Incorporated (NYSE:BETR) registered an increase of 2.71% in short interest. On Monday, July 17th, Brian Goldberg sold 20,000 shares of Amplify Snack Brands, inc . The company has market cap of $635.54 million. As per Sunday, August 16, the company rating was maintained by Bank of America. It now has negative earnings.

The Eros International PLC (EROS) Given "Buy" Rating at Jefferies Group LLC

August 09, 2017

The market capitalization of Eros International Plc is at $537.18 Million. Other firms have also shifted positions in (EROS). Zacks Investment Research cut shares of Eros International PLC from a hold rating to a sell rating in a research report on Wednesday, June 21st.

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