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BlackBerry to License Secure Android OS to Other OEMs

Августа 25, 2017

The company's Senior Vice President, Alex Thurber , said, "We have a number of different contracts that we are working on right now". For the second phase, the Canadian will make its secure version of Android available to global smartphone manufacturers.

Legal action against Apple on agenda: Iran's telecom minister

Августа 25, 2017

Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL ) has removed some popular apps designed by Iranian developers, citing US sanctions, according to The Verge . "Iran's new telecommunications minister, Mohammad Javad Azari Jahromi, complained on Twitter about Apple's decision to remove the apps and said he was planning to pursue the issue".

Samsung Galaxy J7+ to Sport Dual Camera Setup, Facial Recognition, Bixby Support

Августа 25, 2017

We had the chance to check them out while test-driving the Galaxy Note 8, and while majority were conventional and straightforward with their design, this particular case type felt different. Under the hood will be an octa-core chipset with a clock speed of 2.39GHz paired with 4GB of RAM and 32GB of onboard storage which is further expandable up to 256GB via a microSD card.

Apple fans willing to pay $1000 for the iPhone 8

Августа 25, 2017

Which we believe this premium model talked here, is the iPhone 8 as later in the briefings; the person mentions about-face recognition and increasing the screen size by reducing the top and bottom bezels, which points out at the iPhone 8. The date of the release is a week later than what the initial reports had suggested, but follows a well-known pattern of Apple. Apart from the September 12 date, which has been confirmed by carriers, all other dates are just guesses but they do seem to ...

New renders of the Sony Xperia XZ1 leak

Августа 25, 2017

So the XZ1 Compact will have a plastic shell with a matte finish, just like the one found on the XA1 Ultra - something further proven by the placement of the NFC chip right in the middle of the phone's back. The Japanese tech giant will be showing the world the new Xperia XZ1 and the smaller Xperia XZ1 Compact , both of which will be unveiled on the final day of this month.

Secret of Mana is getting the 3D remaster treatment

Августа 25, 2017

Today Square Enix announced a remake of the classic Seiken Densetsu 2 , known in the west as Secret of Mana . The remake will feature updated 3D graphics, voice over, gameplay improvements, and a rearranged score. This is especially great news for all of you who were disappointed that the game wasn't included in SNES Mini's game collection. Pre-orders aren't available at the moment of this writing, but should be here for the PlayStation Store and here for Steam .

Brokerages Expect Advanced Micro Devices, Inc

Августа 25, 2017

The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at this link . This recommendation lands on a scale between 1 and 5. (AMD). These ratios are important while doing valuation of the company or the shares of the company. Bank of America Corporation reiterated a "buy" rating on shares of Advanced Micro Devices in a research note on Tuesday, May 9th. Canaccord Genuity reaffirmed a "buy" rating and issued a $17.00 target price on shares of Advanced Micro Devices in a research ...

Wal-Mart: Google This Amazon!

Августа 25, 2017

The Google Assistant artificial intelligence (AI) companion and Google Express service now support shopping from Walmart, the Alphabet-owned company said on Wednesday. Amazon now owns the supremacy of the e-commerce market, with about 43 percent of all online sales which take place in the US. Think about it: grocery chains, while competing with one another , have always been a community staple and were untouchable in the age of Amazon-then the Whole Foods purchase happened.

BlackBerry KEYone Hits AT&T on September 1

Августа 25, 2017

BlackBerry Mobile and its Chinese owner TCL heralded the KEYone as a return-to-form for the brand, as the device brought back the physical keyboard that was the brand's most well-known feature. Pricing for the BlackBerry KEYone will depend on your chosen plan but with your plan starting at $30.000, you can buy it for $359.990. However, come September, the smartphone will be available for purchase at AT&T .

Sonic Forces - Tag Team Gameplay First Look

Августа 25, 2017

While fans are now gushing over that game, that actually isn't the only major Sonic game that will be releasing in 2017. Hot off the heels of Sonic Mania's successful release comes a pair of videos for the Blue Blur's other new game coming this year.

Berry Plastics Group INC (BERY) Position Lifted by Dsam Partners Llp

Августа 25, 2017

Echostar Corp now has $5.48B valuation. The stock decreased 0.36% or $0.13 during the last trading session, reaching $35.99. About 16,601 shares traded. The stock of Berry Global Group Inc (NYSE:BERY) earned "Buy" rating by RBC Capital Markets on Monday, July 10. The firm has "Overweight" rating given on Wednesday, June 15 by Barclays Capital.

The Latest Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH) Insider Trading Activity

Августа 25, 2017

RBC Capital Markets has "Sector Perform" rating and $24 target. The stock of Priceline Group Inc (NASDAQ:PCLN) has "Strong-Buy" rating given on Wednesday, September 2 by Vetr. About 700,258 shares traded. Cymabay Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:CBAY) is worth US$281.28 Million and has recently risen 1.9% to US$6.45. It has outperformed by 38.46% the S&P500.

Blizzard makes changes to Overwatch S6 competitive mode

Августа 25, 2017

The only downside indicated by the developer would be longer wait times during higher-tier matches, which is the result of a better matchmaking logic than before. Season 5 ends August 25. Matches fought on control maps will become shorter from best out of five to best out of three. To further contextualize the general increase of skill rating points per win that was described Tuesday, Lylirra wrote that there have been adjustments to skill rating calculations.

Maserati Ghibli GranLusso Breaks Cover

Августа 25, 2017

In profile, the GranLusso badge at the bases of the front fenders and body colour side skirts, identify the specific version. Maserati says these changes will help with aerodynamics and emphasize that this auto is in fact, a performance sedan.

BSP will not participate in RJD's Patna rally: Mayawati

Августа 25, 2017

Earlier on Wednesday, Lalu Yadav had told media that BSP leader Satish Mishra will attend the rally. The latest decision by Mayawati can be a big disappointment for Lalu Yadav as Congress chief Sonia Gandhi too has chose to give the rally a miss.

Altria Group Inc (NYSE:MO) Institutional Investors Sentiment

Августа 25, 2017

It is down 22.71% since August 24, 2016 and is uptrending. It has underperformed by 4.78% the S&P500. Ftd Companies Incorporated (NASDAQ:FTD) had an increase of 0.16% in short interest. The stock of Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB) earned "Overweight" rating by JP Morgan on Tuesday, September 27. The rating was upgraded by Bank of America on Wednesday, January 4 to "Buy".

Samsung mobile head says Samsung branded smart speaker is on its way

Августа 25, 2017

And no worries for the resistance: the Note 8 is certified IP68 against dust and water. We'll find out soon enough. The Note 8's display is a 2960 x 1440 Quad-HD+ SuperAMOLED Display with curved edges just like the Galaxy S8 . The improved Translate feature of the S Pen allows users to hover over text to quickly translate not only individual words, but entire sentences, into 71 languages and instantly convert weights, measurements and foreign currencies, according to Samsung .

Shedding Some Light on Lannett Company Inc (LCI)'s Technicals

Августа 25, 2017

AxoGen, Inc. (NASDAQ:AXGN) has risen 181.49% since August 23, 2016 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 24.82% the S&P500. Sands Capital Management Llc increased Taiwan Semiconductor Mfg Ltd ( TSM ) stake by 1.5% reported in 2016Q4 SEC filing.

Overwatch update to let Mercy resurrect players as a regular move

Августа 24, 2017

Resurrect is no longer an ultimate ability , and it can now revive a single target only. "While resurrecting downed allies is a core part of Mercy's gameplay, the way her Ultimate functioned was causing a number of problems", Blizzard said of the changes.

Ariel's electric supercar promises 1180 horsepower

Августа 24, 2017

Instead of mere scaffolding and a couple of seats like you get with Ariel's current Atom or Nomad (available with up to 310bhp), Ariel is building this electric vehicle with an aluminum monocoque tub wrapped in carbon fibre bodywork, with a targeted weight of around 1.6 tonnes.

Samus Returns Shows New Moves, Powers in Overview Trailer — Metroid

Августа 24, 2017

The Beam Burst is pretty self explanatory, as it greatly increases the power and firing rate of one's arm cannon, and the Phase Drift ability slows down time around Samus to get a faster drop on enemies or to speed through risky environmental pitfalls.

Samsung Gear Fit 2 Pro Price Leaks Online

Августа 24, 2017

Unfortunately, Koh wasn't able to go into any real detail about the upcoming smartwatch . He admitted that sales of smartwatches have not taken off as much as previously predicted, but added that the reason was that they were now not offering many features that consumers feel are useful.

Watch the trailer for GTA Online's next big update, Smuggler's Run

Августа 24, 2017

The next big GTA Online update was just announced , and it's a huge one for fans of planes and flying around the skies of Los Santos. When you're smuggling dodgy cargo over Los Santos and Blaine County, you'll want to do it in style, and the update "delivers a massive range of new, customizable aircraft" along with hangars to store them in, which will act as the headquarters for your new business.

Monument Valley 2 starts receiving registrations on Google Play

Августа 24, 2017

The sequel to much-loved puzzler Monument Valley is finally making its way to Android. The sequel will bring more challenges puzzles with improved gameplay. Additionally, there are moving architecture and secret pathways also available to be explored. Sadly, there is no information about the launching date of this game yet.

Age of Empires IV Confirmed

Августа 24, 2017

In addition to " Age of Empires IV ", Microsoft is also gearing to release a re-mastered 4K version of the first game, subtitled the "Definitive Edition" with multiplayer support and enhanced soundtrack. However, the game will only be released as a Windows 10 exclusive game which means we won't see it on Steam but some fans think that Microsoft will eventually give in just like what they did with Quantum Break.

EA: Mass Effect Was Unfairly Criticized, Franchise Could Return

Августа 24, 2017

This feedback will also be invaluable to the team at BioWare in order for it to make the next game in the sci-fi series as relevant as Soderlund and the series' fans will hope. Unlike the games of the original Mass Effect trilogy, Andromeda was met with a largely lukewarm critical reception, and it was torn to bits by people across the internet for its various bugs, glitches, and its infamously wonky facial animations.

Assassin's Creed and Final Fantasy XV are Joining Forces

Августа 24, 2017

Noctis, suddenly proficient in the art of Assassination, helps out Cindy but with a host of new Assassin's Creed inspired powers including stealth kills, Eagle Dives, and some good old fashioned parkour. Then on August 31, a new free DLC will be available in the Assassin's Festival , where the town of Lestallum will transform into a festival with an Assassin's Creed theme.

HP Inc (HPQ) F3Q Earnings on Watch

Августа 24, 2017

About 3.13M shares traded. HP (NYSE: HPQ ) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, August 23rd. It has outperformed by 49.38% the S&P500. It was reported on Aug, 24 by Barchart.com . Prudential Public Ltd owns 20,800 shares. State Street Corp now owns 79,522,135 shares of the computer maker's stock valued at $1,421,893,000 after buying an additional 515,648 shares during the period.

Brink Is Now Free-To-Play on Steam, Six Years After Launch

Августа 24, 2017

According to Steam Charts , a site that tracks the player counts of every game on Steam , Brink now has around 1000 people concurrently playing it. Brink is now free with no gameplay limitations, and the only purchases available to players are three DLC packs - which add cosmetic items, attachments, abilities, and maps.

State economic development leaders to consider Apple data center

Августа 24, 2017

And Apple may be following theleader. The area is already home to two Microsoft data centers, three Facebook data centers and one Google data center. Apple CEO Tim Cook and Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds were expected to discuss the deal at a news conference later Thursday. The board meeting will include 10 minutes of public comments so that locals can share their thoughts on the proposed project.

Traders Alert on The Walt Disney Company (DIS)

Августа 24, 2017

Shares of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) observed rebound of 12.38% since bottoming out at $90.32 on October 13, 2016. In current trading day Terreno Realty Corporation (TRNO ) stock confirmed the flow of 1.08% with the final price of $35.58.

Destiny 2 Preview: EDZ Gameplay & Commentary

Августа 24, 2017

No, please stop removing your armour, Guardian. Devrim hands us one of the new Adventures - a multi-stage quest named the Frame Job which seems to turn around hacking Fallen comms and, we presume, framing one of their leaders via a message "in Fallen speak".

Sprint's Virgin Mobile Eyes BYO iPhone Subs with $1 Unlimited Offer

Августа 24, 2017

Afterwards it'll cost you $25, a lot more than you'll pay for the first year of service. "At Virgin Mobile, we don't like playing by the rules, even our own", Virgin Mobile USA CEO Dow Draper said in a press release . Once an iPhone is verified as compatible, the SIM card will be shipped with instructions to install and activate it. SIM cards can be ordered free until 29 September, after which the starter pack costs Dollars 25.

The Samsung Galaxy Note8 looks explosive in all the right ways

Августа 24, 2017

Also present are two of the most powerful processors on the market for mobile devices, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor for the US model of the device and Samsung's own Exynos 8895 processor for global devices. Both are equipped with optical image stabilization - the first time the shake-reducing tech is found in both cameras in a dual-cam setup. Samsung is also offering a promotion for consumers who pre-order before 9/24, rewarding them with either a free Gear 360 camera ...

Alan Partridge To Return To BBC One For New Series In 2018

Августа 24, 2017

Alan Partridge is returning to the BBC! Alex Moody, commissioning editor of comedy at BBC Two added: "It's an exciting thing". Alan Partridge , Steve Coogan 's narcissistic, inept comedy persona, is making a comeback on BBC One and BBC Two.

Samsung Confirms A Smart Speaker Is In The Works, Surprising No One

Августа 24, 2017

Aside from Samsung apps and system settings, Bixby is also compatible with the likes of WhatsApp, Facebook, YouTube, Messenger, Twitter, Instagram, Uber and Google Play Music. "Maybe soon we will announce it", Koh said. I am already working on it. "The expansion of Bixby's voice capabilities is an initial step in the continued rollout of its functionality", chief marketing office at Samsung South Africa Justin Hume said in a statement.

Molson Coors Brewing Company (TAP): Scrutinizing the Chart

Августа 24, 2017

About 550,536 shares traded. It has underperformed by 1.14% the S&P500. Kynikos Associates Lp increased Molson Coors Brewing Co (TAP) stake by 1675.9% reported in 2016Q4 SEC filing. Blackrock has invested 0% in XPO Logistics Inc (NYSE:XPO). (NYSE:DHI) or 1,009 shares. (NYSE:DHI) for 391 shares. Parallax Volatility Advisers LP holds 117,570 shares.

A Glimpse Into Insider Trading And Ownership At Electronic Arts Inc. (EA)

Августа 24, 2017

Magnetar Fincl Ltd Company owns 0.01% invested in Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:EA) or 3.33M shares. Proshare Advisors Ltd Liability has invested 0.1% in Electronic Arts Inc. The share price of Electronic Arts Inc. (EA) Stock for This Barely Believable Reason" with publication date: "August 15, 2017. Agf Invs Inc has invested 0% in Electronic Arts Inc.

Google introduces tiers for its Google Cloud Platform

Августа 24, 2017

Existing customers can stick with what the Network Service Tiers Alpha test designates "Premium Tier", using the 100-PoP Google private network for high reliability and low latency. "Premium Tier caters to those who need assured quality, and Standard Tier to those who need lower costs or have limited need for global networking", Dan Conde, analyst at Enterprise Strategy Group, said in the post.

KFC's New Employee Training Game Is A Sick VR Nightmare

Августа 24, 2017

The full video of the experience is already online, in case you want to learn about breading, rinsing, and some mercenary VR designer's idea of what "funny Colonel Sanders dialogue" sounds like. The press release states that this VR process is much faster at training staff, taking them through the process in 10 minutes (as opposed to the 25 minutes it'd take in real life).