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Thousands protest Western Force cull in Perth

August 23, 2017

The money would have been used to fund an ARU foundation for grassroots rugby, something the ARU claim will benefit by $6 million a year if the Force are cut. "A disappointing outcome for all rugby supporters and for the sport in general". While the ARU was less specific in its statement, chiarman Cameron Clyne said the meeting had been 'constructive.

USA slaps sanctions on Russian, Chinese entities for supporting North Korea

August 22, 2017

Although Beijing has generally sided with the UN, Chinese companies have kept conducting business with the Kim regime. In addition to the Treasury sanctions, the Justice Department filed suit against two of the companies, Velmur Management of Singapore and China's Dandong Zhicheng Metallic Material Co., demanding that they forfeit more than $11 million that they allegedly money-laundered for North Korea.

Life is Strange: Before the Storm now has a brilliant launch trailer

August 22, 2017

The first, which is the launch trailer that debuted at Gamescom , gives a good idea of the story of the prequel. Unfortunately, it's more of a cinematic trailer that doesn't delve into gameplay. So that's all about the new Life is Strange Before the Storm game. The original music score for the episodic video game franchise is on the brink of creation, and Daughter has played an integral part in sculpting the overall composition and tone of the upcoming title.

PayPal Now Available To Use On Nintendo Switch eShop

August 22, 2017

Customers in the US and Canada can now use their PayPal accounts to purchase digital games and content for the Nintendo Switch ™ system, both on the system and in the Game Store on the Nintendo website. The next time you go to purchase digital content you will notice an additional option allowing you to sync up your PayPal account to your Nintendo Switch .

Adobe Systems Incorporated (ADBE) Stake Raised by Eastern Bank

August 22, 2017

The stock decreased 0.23% or $0.95 during the last trading session, reaching $415.37. About 695,517 shares traded. Adobe Systems Incorporated (NASDAQ: ADBE ) has risen 42.29% since August 21, 2016 and is uptrending. The rating was upgraded by Vetr on Wednesday, September 2 to "Strong-Buy". The rating was maintained by Canaccord Genuity with "Buy" on Thursday, September 3.

We just learned more about Facebook's futuristic AR smart glasses

August 22, 2017

The filing mentions that the display "may augment views of physical, real-world environment with computer-generated elements". Last year, Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg showed renders of the planned AR glasses, but did not reveal much about the technology behind it apart from what it might look like - normal glasses and not large, chunky VR/AR headsets.

GE's Immelt among finalists in Uber CEO search

August 22, 2017

Uber's co-founder Travis Kalanick resigned as CEO in June after coming under pressure over the company's culture. Both sources said a timeline of Labor Day for finding the person is possible, but not certain. According to the report, Jeffrey Immelt is the favorite to take over as the CEO of Uber for several members of its Board of Directors. Some shareholders, though, were not happy with GE's financial performance over the past decade under Immelt's leadership.

GWENT: Thronebreaker is the Card Game's Story, Releases This Year

August 22, 2017

CD Projekt RED have revealed that the GWENT story mode will be called GWENT : Thronebreaker , and that players of The Witcher 3's standalone card game will get to check it out later this year. The other two tournament tiers, Gwent Open and Gwent Challenger, offer prize pools of $25,000 and $100,000, respectively. Separate from the ranked mode already available to Gwent players, Gwent Masters will allow players to compete in online tournaments that may qualify them for ...

IBM launches blockchain collaboration to improve food safety

August 22, 2017

The specific focus of IBM and Walmart's pilot was on how the blockchain can solve food safety problems (by allowing parties to easily trace a contaminated product to its source and ensure safe removal from store shelves), but transparent supply chains are vital for many other reasons, including meeting sustainability standards and combatting fraud and trade-based money laundering.

Huawei Mate 10 video teaser released; showcases Leica-branded dual rear cameras

August 22, 2017

Why are we sure this is the Mate 10? Based on the video, GSM Arena reported that the Mate 10 will be available with a Leica-branded dual rear camera setup. You see different scenarios which are then captured after a shutter animation. However, the upcoming mobile device will be powered by the 10-nm HiSilicon Kirin 970 chipset.

Samsung Bioepis, Takeda collaborate on severe pancreatitis therapy

August 22, 2017

The two companies will immediately begin working on the program's first therapeutic candidate, TAK-671, which is meant to treat severe acute pancreatitis. Additional terms of the collaboration were not disclosed. Samsung's biopharmaceutical arm Samsung Bioepis has agreed a deal with Takeda to tackle "unmet disease areas", marking the South Korean company's move into the novel drugs market.

Restored 1954 Jaguar XK120 SE Debuts at Pebble Beach

August 22, 2017

One of the rarest classic Jaguar cars of all time, the SE by Pininfarina is a one-off gifted with Italian bodywork and the profile of an a four-wheeled angel. "There is little trace of the car's history, but we are certain that Hoffman was the supplying dealer, then first owner of the auto and that there was only one XK120 by Pininfarina produced, which makes this one of the rarest Jaguars in existence", said Classic Motor Cars (CMC) chairman, David Barzilay - CMC being responsible for ...

5-year-old dies in domestic violence at UNC-Chapel Hill

August 22, 2017

Details of the events leading up to the child's death are unclear, but officials said they are investigating the death as a homicide. He was referring to a 2015 state law signed by former Republican Gov. Tuesday, along with the hashtags "#SilenceSam, #HeatherHeyer, #BlackLivesMatter" with a photo of the statue upside down. Folt wrote to students about the rally, urging them not to attend in the interest of safety.

Crowd Sourcing Solar Eclipse Megamovie

August 22, 2017

I dunno if you heard, but there's a total solar eclipse moving across the United States today. However, 14 states across the U.S. will experience a total solar eclipse with almost three minutes of darkness in the middle of the day (around 5pm United Kingdom time) over the course of 100 minutes.

The Crew 2 Release Date, Pre-Order Bonuses Revealed

August 22, 2017

It's not just cars that you can drive in the game, as there are also boats and planes for the sequel. Ubisoft has announced that the Crew 2 will be releasing on March 16, 2018. It will be available for Xbox One , PS4 and PC but there will also be a beta prior to that (which fans can register here for). In the Deluxe edition adds Ford F-150 Raptor 2017 Truck Race, Abarth 500 2008 Monster Truck Edition and aircraft Pilatus PC-21, and three exclusive costumes for the main character.

Neohesperidoside Global Capacity , Price, Cost, Sales Revenue 2017 to 2022

August 22, 2017

What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the vendors in the global BIW market? The Wet Etching Equipment market report gives an in and out outline of different sections in view of, product type, end-user business application, and trending technologies.

Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Opens Preorders for Xbox One X Project Scorpio Edition

August 22, 2017

Numerous reports are saying that fans who turned in their Xbox One S 1TB Edition have received $200 discounts. Pre-orders on Microsoft's Xbox website are open now. In fact, many third-party developers are already working on enhanced games which will help highlight Xbox One X's true hardware power. As for HDR, the Xbox One X will support HDR10, and it remains uncertain if there's any word on Dolby Vision.

Activision Blizzard, Inc. (ATVI): Insider Trading and Ownership Analysis

August 22, 2017

It has outperformed by 4.37% the S&P500. Lone Pine Capital Llc increased Activision Blizzard Inc (ATVI) stake by 19.43% reported in 2016Q4 SEC filing. The firm earned "Overweight" rating on Thursday, August 11 by JP Morgan. (NASDAQ:ATVI) has "Buy" rating given on Friday, May 6 by Benchmark. Therefore 73% are positive.

Facebook launches Safety Check disaster feed

August 22, 2017

Then scroll down until you find the Safety Check icon. The update is created to keep Facebook's two billion users informed of with up to date information about global crises as they occur, rather than waiting for an alert. Until now, Safety Check activated in a location by location basis, as and when events like accidents, terrorism and natural disasters occurred. First released in 2014 , Facebook's Safety Check feature will be getting a dedicated home for both the iOS app as well as on ...

'Overwatch' Character D.Va Might Be Getting "Micro Missiles"

August 22, 2017

Defense Matrix is a major part of D.Va's kit, allowing her to effectively shut down a number of hero abilities and ultimates. Geoff Goodman gave explained in the post what the objective of the decision was to nerf the Defence Matrix ability.

HP's first Omen X gaming laptop for Overclockers is here

August 22, 2017

So, it will help your entire system to cool down itself and hence it will offer more smoother gaming experience. You can choose between either a 1080p 120Hz (with G-Sync) or 4K depending on whether you prioritize frame rates or sheer pixel density.

Samsung's Bixby voice assistant now rolling out to 200 countries worldwide

August 22, 2017

Samsung itself has all but confirmed that the Galaxy Note 8 will come with a design that almost matches that of the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 +. Additional Samsung devices - included the Family Hub 2.0 refrigerators - are understood to be getting a Bixby upgrade in the future.

Facebook is losing United Kingdom and U.S. teens to Instagram and Snapchat

August 22, 2017

Photo-sharing app Snapchat is expected to overtake Facebook for the first time in the United States, as the user growth of Facebook will slow among teens and adults, market research firm eMarketer has said. In total, 16.7 million people will be regular users of the platform, an increase of nearly 35 per cent over 2016. Snapchat won't be far behind, with 21.1 per cent of the population-or 14 million people-logging on monthly.

Moto X4 hands-on images leaked

August 22, 2017

Earlier this month, a leak showed off high-quality images of the rumored Moto X4 , along with plenty of information regarding the upcoming handset's specifications. At the back, the device would also have a dual tone LED flash for night capturing. There signature M logo is also present just under the camera module.

Galaxy J5 (2016) Android 6.0 Nougat Update Being Prepared

August 22, 2017

Samsung's Galaxy Tab A 2017 has recently been seen in a listing on Chinese regulatory agency Telecommunication Equipment's Network Access Managements ( TENAA ), leading some to speculate that a launch for the mini tablet is not that far off.

Gupta's Sell ANN7 And The New Age — Twitter Reacts

August 22, 2017

The Guptas have denied these allegations. Oakbay has not provided further details about the vendor financing arrangement. The leaks, although uncorroborated, have placed the family firmly in the spotlight of the South African media and the public.

Flipkart products will now be available across the globe via eBay

August 22, 2017

Initially, the program will only be available to the " Gold " rated sellers on its platform. The new program is named as Flipkart Global which allows nearly 100,000 vendors to sell their products to 170 million active customers of eBay online over 190 countries.

Airtel 4G Smartphone to rival Reliance JioPhone - Price Rs. 2499

August 22, 2017

He further added that the discussions about the future mobile phone are still in very advanced stage. Sources at handset makers Lava-Karbonn confirmed that they are in separate talks with the telecom market-leader for a mass market 4G-smartphone.

'Android O' set for official launch in US

August 22, 2017

The image doesn't seem like something Google would use as an official image for the next version of Android, but the point is that the Oreo is present and not the image as a whole, which hints as this being the official name, which Google is going to reveal tomorrow.

Google's new Chromebook Pixel arriving this autumn

August 22, 2017

If Android Police is to be believed, Google is preparing a new Chromebook Pixel, which will make its debut this autumn. It was reported that this Chromebook would be running on the Andromeda OS that Google was working on. But given the massive popularity of Amazon's Echo Dot which is priced at $50, a smaller, cheaper version of Google Home makes much more sense, as the original Google Home costs $129.

Simon Property Group Inc. (SPG) has a Market value of 55 Billion

August 22, 2017

Simon Property Group, Inc. The stock rose 0.83% or $1.28 reaching $154.86. If the share price is now hovering near the 52 week low and the value is achieved in the current past then it can suggest that the price of the shares is likely to go up.

Shenmue III Just Got Its First Teaser Trailer

August 22, 2017

There are some fighting and training scenes, but no actual gameplay (unless the fights included QTE inputs edited out of the footage). Ys Net's Shenmue 3 received its first teaser at Gamescom, showcasing a "small slice" of a build that's now in development.

WhatsApp announces colorful text-based Status updates

August 22, 2017

Now you never have to worry about getting the word out to all your family and friends. It's a non-essential feature, really, but it's definitely more eye-catching than your typical text-based status - we won't judge if you want to use it to catch people's attention.

NFL Signs On To Co-Organise, Overhaul Madden 18 Championships

August 22, 2017

Taking advantage of a refined version of the Ultimate Team game mode Ultimate Team Champions, its the incentive of competitors to unlock and win new players to improve their teams. EA says the Madden NFL franchise has sold more than 100 million units over more than two decades, and the previous installment sold more than 1 million units in its first week of availability a year ago.

Google Could Have A Pair Of Smart Headphones In The Works

August 22, 2017

A look at the code of the latest beta of the Google app. As explained by the folks over at 9to5Google, we now know that "Bisto" is the codename for these Google Assistant headphones. However, it does appear there is no "always-on" microphone, meaning users can not engage with the assistant with a customary wake-up phrase as "Okay Google".

Fe's Gamescom trailer shows us some story and gameplay

August 22, 2017

Notably, the game was the first title announced apart of EA Originals , a new EA initiative of "finding great", smaller games and working with the developers of said games, via by providing funding, marketing, and more. Check out a collection of screenshots for Fe (click on any of the images for hi-res versions)... What's more, it's been confirmed that the game will also be coming to Nintendo Switch alongside its planned release across PS4, Xbox One & PC (via Origin).

Want a pirate streaming app? Microsoft's Windows Store is your friend

August 22, 2017

They're available near the top of the Trending apps chart in Microsoft's app store. "However, "Free Unlimited Movies" and HD Movies Online" outrank apps like NBC Sports, Todoist, and NFL Mobile. In addition, the apps display their capabilities in various screenshots, including those showing movies that are not yet available on legal streaming platforms.

Android Oreo is the next version of Google's mobile operating system

August 22, 2017

Google says Android O will be "touching down to Earth" for the eclipse and bringing "super (sweet) new powers ". Among the headline features of Android 8.0 " Oreo " are picture-in-picture mode, which allows users to browse the web or check messages while watching a video or making a video call, and notification dots , which appear on app icons.

Android Oreo - Leaked Images suggest at Oreo

August 22, 2017

A newly leaked image is further hinting at Oreo as Android O when it comes to the name for the next version of Android . Some even suggests that Google might call the next version of Android as Octopus. Oreo has been the top among the rumored names for Android's software system. During this year's I/O, Google said that Android O would be available "later this summer".

Shares in Union Pacific Corporation (UNP) Acquired by Nicholas Hoffman & Company LLC

August 22, 2017

It has outperformed by 14.75% the S&P500. Current price places the company's stock 3.99% away from its 200-day simple moving average, 2.03%, away from the 50-day average and also 0.43% away from 20-day average. About shares traded. Cincinnati Bell Inc. Blackrock Institutional Tru Na holds 22.90 million shares. Brookstone Mgmt invested in 0.04% or 3,717 shares.

Watch Google's Android O event right here at 2:40PM ET

August 22, 2017

The new operating system name continues Google's tradition of naming its Android updates after candies. With the beta having been launched earlier this year, there's not much we don't know about Android Oreo . The OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T will upgrade to Android O software. Whatever the case is, we will get the answer to all our queries soon. That update , which was previously thought to be "Key Lime Pie", launched Android-branded candy bars , which were sold in a handful of ...

Nissan Titan and Frontier Get Midnight Editions, Look Stealthy

August 22, 2017

Nissan's trio of pickup trucks will become the latest models to wear the brand's Midnight Edition treatment. With today's solar eclipse blocking out the sun over Nissan's North American headquarters in Nashville, the automaker is celebrating the event by launching three Midnight Edition vehicles.

The Destiny 2 Official launch trailer is here and it looks insane!

August 22, 2017

Judging by the cinematic dialogue, this launch trailer immediately follows the events of the demo. It starts off with Dominus Ghaul, the main villain of the piece, interrogating the Speaker, whom we now know has been captured by the Red Legion.

Microsoft hits new record for AI speech recognition

August 22, 2017

Last year, Microsoft's speech and dialog research group announced a milestone in reaching human parity on the Switchboard conversational speech recognition task, meaning we had created technology that recognized words in a conversation as well as professional human transcribers.

Horizon Zero Dawn gets easier 'Story Mode' difficulty

August 22, 2017

Guerrilla Games rolled out rolled out patch 1.30 last month for Horizon Zero Dawn that brought "Ultra Hard" difficulty and now the devs have introduced new "Story" difficulty with patch 1.32. However, the rise and rise of narrative-heavy games like Firewatch and Life is odd have contributed to a broader group of players who would rather experience a storyline at their own pace.

F1 just launched a 2017 eSports World Championship

August 22, 2017

The F1 universe is about to expand into eSports, with a series later this year looking to crown the best video game F1 race driver in the world. The competition will see fans and gamers battle through three stages - starting with qualification events in September to determine the 40 quickest drivers.

Sony Won't Allow PS4/Xbox One Crossplay With ARK: Survival Evolved

August 22, 2017

Studio Wildcard's popular action-survival title, " #Ark: Survival Evolved , " is capable of cross-platform play. A fan raised a question about the possibility of cross-playing the game with Xbox One and PlayStation 4. According to Stieglitz , the game can run at either 30 or 60 frames per second on the Xbox One, with the option to toggle between different resolutions and frame rates.

FineMark National Bank & Trust Purchases 10 Shares of Goldman Sachs Group, Inc

August 22, 2017

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Arrow Corp has invested 1.14% in Goldman Sachs Group Inc (NYSE:GS). Argus Research maintained it with "Buy" rating and $130 target in Wednesday, April 20 report. (The) in a research note on Wednesday, August 9th. It has been assigned a low target price of $185 and a high target price of $265.

Barclays banks on Siri for voice payments

August 22, 2017

Customers with the Barclays Mobile Banking app can now use Siri to make transfers to mobile contacts and existing payees without even having to open the app. Barclays said it will help customers with impairments like dexterity to make payments more easily on their mobile phones. If you've got an iPhone and bank with Barclays, all you need to do is download Barclays Mobile Banking app to get started.

Infosys offers to buy back US$2bil shares as CEO quits

August 21, 2017

Infosys describes itself as a global leader in technology services and consulting with clients in 45 countries. He was Infosys' first non-founder CEO, and quit citing personal attacks by the company's founders. There is also a sense of Sikka being a man of action among employees. "Bringing change is hard". "Sikka's appointment would not have happened without Murthy's full support, so highly is he revered within and outside the company", said Miller.

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