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JioPhone pre-booking to resume soon, deliveries to be delayed

September 01, 2017

During Reliance Industries AGM event, company chief Mukesh Ambani provided a time frame of delivering the first batch of devices. The JioPhone can be reserved online on the authority Jio site or the MyJio application for an entirety of Rs 500.

Nindies For Nintendo Switch Presentation Announced

September 01, 2017

Although it might have launched with only a handful of games, Nintendo has been great with securing independent developer support for the system. The last Nindies Showcase video aired in February and featured the announcement of Runner 3, SteamWorld Dig 2, Stardew Valley and more.

Winslow Capital Management Has Lowered By $26.48 Million Its Priceline Group (PCLN) Stake; HARRISON VICKERS & WATERMAN IN (HVCW) SI Decreased By 76.47%

September 01, 2017

Pfizer Inc. now has $204.84 billion valuation. The stock rose 0.31% or $5.6 reaching $1818.6. About 102 shares traded. It is down 0.00% since September 1, 2016 and is. Miller Tabak initiated it with "Buy" rating and $1750 target in Wednesday, January 18 report. The rating was initiated by Suntrust Robinson on Tuesday, November 3 with "Buy".

Kashmiri terrorist Zakir Musa will "liberate" India from "cow-worshipping" Modi

September 01, 2017

He called the Kashmir movement a shining example of Islamic Jihad and thanked Allah for his "mercy". There was a time when azaadi was said to be a few days away. He said the mujahideen had "kept alive jihad with their own blood and by turning stones into weapons and snatching arms and weapons from Indian soldiers".

Mumbai University TYBCom results 2017 on website today, latest updates

September 01, 2017

The university is also likely to upload the results of the LLB exams today. The results will be available on the official website. This is the sixth time when the varsity has delayed the declaration. According to the Newspaper, He said gazettes containing subject-wise marks will be despatched to the respective colleges in two days, the lawyer added.He was responding to a bunch of petitions raising concern over the inordinate delay in declaration of results of nearly all major examinations ...

National Basketball Association 2K18 On Nintendo Switch To Look Identical To PS4 Version

September 01, 2017

They not only showed off Kyrie Irving sportin' Celtic green, but they also revealed the first information about The Neighborhood. Dubbed "The Neighbourhood", NBA 2K18 has combined MyPARK, Pro-Am and MyCAREER into a single, living shared space for players, that is literally designed as a mini open-world neighbourhood.

Return of experienced Nigeria players excite Rohr

September 01, 2017

The German gaffer claimed that Friday's match at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo, is a winner-takes-all, as the double header with the Lions will likely decide the victor of the group. "Four points separate us and Cameroon", he stated. It was a good training, everybody was fit, no injuries and now it will be hard for me to choose the starting XI because everybody wants to play.

LG V30 is Indeed T-Mobile's First 600MHz LTE-Capable Smartphone

September 01, 2017

After spending $7.99 billion to acquire 45% of the auctioned low band spectrum that was available, T-Mobile was quick to announce that it would be rolling out its 600MHz network sometime during the summer. Without having been able to do proper testing on the V30, I'm already leaning towards this being LG's best phone by a substantial margin. T-Mobile has used Ericsson's 600 MHz radio solution to expand the coverage of its nationwide LTE network on the new, low-band 600 MHz spectrum ...

IFA 2017: Samsung Releasing Smaller Version Of The Frame

September 01, 2017

To express the commitment the company introduced the new Q8F model which is a flat version of the curved Q8C. The new 43-inch version of The Frame combines both technology and art to provide consumers with design value that enables them to personalize and elevate smaller living spaces.

Expedia promotes Okerstrom to CEO

September 01, 2017

It is common for venture capital-backed companies to signal an IPO at a vague time in the future. "What got us here is not what's going to get us to the next level", the Uber Communications team posted on Twitter tagging the new CEO in the tweet.

WikiLeaks Publishes Info on CIA's Tool to Secretly Load Implants on Computers

September 01, 2017

The release unveiled a CIA program called Angelfire , which consists of a five-part framework that can maintain a persistent backdoor on an infected machine and execute custom implants that give the agency additional access to the device.

Samsung will test its mysterious self-driving cars in the US

September 01, 2017

At that time, South Korean officials said the company planned to use the auto to develop a self-driving vehicle algorithm that could drive in adverse weather. They include Waymo Inc., Apple Inc., Uber Inc., Tesla Inc. and a range of vehicle manufacturers, including Ford Motor Co., General Motors Corp., Daimler AG, BMW Group, Volkswagen Group, Nissan Motor Corp., Honda Motor Co.

Olympus announces OM-D E-M10 III compact camera

September 01, 2017

It's been a while since I had the chance to shoot with a camera before its official announcement, but with the Olympus E-M10 III , which the company has just revealed today, I'm pleased to have been able to do just that. A customisable Function button allows users to add a frequently-used function for quick access. The body is equipped with a variety of features for different shooting styles and situations, including a high-resolution electronic viewfinder, a tilting rear LCD monitor with ...

Here's how to watch Samsung's IFA 2017 livestream

September 01, 2017

If you're looking for spectacle, that's what its Unpacked events are for . The assistant also monitors the performance of the machine and key components, warning you via the smartphone app about potential problems. You can also head over to the Samsung Newsroom to catch the action. Juno Cho, president and CEO of LG Mobile Communications, speaks during a launching event of the new LG V30 mobile phone at the IFA 2017 tech fair in Berlin, Germany, Thursday, Aug.

Nintendo Ordered to Pay $10 Million Following Patent Lawsuit Loss

September 01, 2017

It sought $144 million in damages, or $4 for each of the 36 million Wii systems sold prior to the suit being filed, along with an injunction against Nintendo's use of the technology in question. Nintendo will now be taking this to the court of appeals, where it will try to negate or reverse some of this $10 million damage. Today's verdict is the result of our commitment to excellence and an outstanding team effort.

Scientists link Hurricane Harvey to climate change

September 01, 2017

US President Donald Trump has touched down in Texas to assess the response to devastating Tropical Storm Harvey - the biggest natural disaster of his White House tenure - as officials in Houston struggled to manage the record-breaking rains.

WCQ: Rohr on why Eagles must win Cameroon

September 01, 2017

Useful facts: Nigeria have raced to the top of the table in Group B, winning both games, while Cameroon have two consecutive draws and are on a four-game winless run. The match comes up on Friday at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo. "It is an important game for as a team, we know it's going to be hard, but we are prepared to beat Nigeria".

Stocks climb, stronger growth cheers investors

September 01, 2017

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 41.32 points, or 0.19 percent, to 21,933.75. Weekly jobless claims totaled 236,000, matching estimates, while the so-called core personal consumption expenditures increased 1.4 percent in July on a year-over-year basis, the smallest gain since December 2015.

Amazon launches first official children's Alexa skills

September 01, 2017

Made by Nickelodeon, this skill features the voices of actual SpongeBob characters. Kids can also practice the alphabet when Elmo tells them about the letter of the day. Other top-rated kid- and family-friendly skills include Animal Game from Azalea Labs, which tests Alexa's animal knowledge by having her guess a furry friend of your choice, and Would You Rather For Family , a game from Voice Street where kids can choose between two lighthearted and silly situations.

Brokers Issue New Targets On Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. (NYSE:TSM)

September 01, 2017

On Friday, July 28 the stock rating was maintained by DA Davidson with "Neutral". The stock has "Buy" rating by DA Davidson on Friday, December 9. The company was downgraded on Thursday, October 13 by HSBC. Can increased its stake in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing by 2.7% in the first quarter. HSBC Holdings plc lowered shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research report on Wednesday, June 21st.

This Is How Apple's ARKit Is Being Used By Various Apps

September 01, 2017

We've put instructions for doing that below. Some people are excited about the new iPhone launch from Apple expected in two weeks, but there's a nasty side effect for owners of older iPhones and iPads. Devices augment reality by placing virtual objects in your physical world, typically by using your phone's camera. With that in mind, we are actually pretty close to the release of iOS 11, given that the rumors are pegging an event to be held by Apple on the 12th of September.

Fitbit Smartwatches Remind Entrepreneurs Products Should Have a Reason for Being

September 01, 2017

Ramon Llamas , the research manager for IDC's wearables team, attributed the change to specialized features like advanced medical tracking. "Factor in how smartwatches are taking steps to become standalone devices, and more applications are becoming available, and the smartwatch slowly becomes a more suitable mass market product".

Skype Lite now allows users to send messages through SMS

September 01, 2017

With this new update, Skype Lite will be able to help users keep track of appointments, check bank and wallet balance, track delivery status of online purchases, review and pay bills, check flight status, check-in for your flight, check train PNR status as well as organize discounts/offers retailers have sent via SMS.

Ducati SuperSport India launch scheduled for 22 September

September 01, 2017

Backing genuinely versatile sports performance for the road is the screen (which can be raised by 50 mm to ensure better high-speed airflow protection), side pannier mounts and a long-range 16-litre fuel tank. Braking at the front for both the Supersport siblings comes from 320mm twin discs. Ducati dealerships across India have started accepting pre-bookings for the SuperSport and SuperSport S.

Charlottesville mayor apologizes for 'overstepping bounds'

September 01, 2017

City Councilor Kathy Galvin then stepped forward to read a prepared statement from City Council, which accepted Signer's apology. But the Mayor will have a diminished part during the last 4 months of his term. She says many businesses are suffering as a result of the violent events that rocked the city on August 12. A group of Charlottesville officials and business leaders are planning a publicity campaign created to fix the city's image after this month's deadly white nationalist rally.

The developer of Dead Rising is making a mobile Puzzle Fighter

August 31, 2017

Puzzle Fighter is a much-loved gem-crushing puzzle game that features characters and stages from various Capcom franchises. A new installment in the Puzzle Fighter series has been announced and is making its way to mobile devices. The teaser trailer, below, shows off Puzzle Fighter's new look, which has already divided fans. The game received an HD remake, Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo HD Remix, for Xbox Live Arcade and PlayStation Network in 2007.

The Sony RX0 Packs Pro Image Quality into an Action Camera Body

September 01, 2017

Sony says it's working on a wireless multi-camera shooting ability for when a wireless access point is used. Multiple RX0s can be linked together to film and produce unique content like bullet-time and time-slice. On the video side of the coin the RX0 is capable of not only 4K video with clean HDMI output but also features such as 960fps super slow-motion. To maximize the potential of RX0, a host of new accessories are available that support new and different ways of shooting.

Sony reveals new high-end wireless headphones and earbuds

August 31, 2017

Headphones Connect app for Noise Cancelling performance upgraded with the world's first Atmospheric Pressure Optimizing, Ambient Sound Control, an Equalizer, Surround and Sound Position control.[8] Enhanced to be capable of up to 30 hours of battery life or up to 40 hours of battery life with noise cancelling via wired audio connection, the 1000XM2 can be used on the longest of global flights or just the morning commute to work.

Sonic Forces comes out in November

August 31, 2017

Sonic Forces has players play a mix of different gameplay style from Classic to Modern, which will break up the gameplay to ensure there are new elements introduced throughout the game's campaign. Physical preorders are available now for the Xbox One version of the game at participating retailers, while digital preorders for Xbox One and PC will be announced at a later date.

Analysts Speculate on Nokia Corp (NOK)

August 31, 2017

Usca Ria LLC's holdings in Nokia Corporation were worth $178,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC. This will give analytical advantage to a shorter-term trader since it pursues the price more intimately, and consequently produces less "lag" as comparison to the longer-term moving average.

Accuvest Global Advisors Decreased By $550160 Its Walt Disney Co (DIS) Holding; Itus (ITUS) Shorts Increased By

August 31, 2017

The company has a market capitalization of $159.43 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 18.321 and a beta of 1.40. During the latest trading session Lowe's Companies, Inc. On Monday, May 15 the stock rating was maintained by Loop Capital with "Hold". As per Friday, May 27, the company rating was maintained by Goldman Sachs.

Mosquito killer banned for posting bloody death pic — Twitter bites back

August 31, 2017

This account can not be reactivated. You want Twitter to look out for you. He had some pressing questions for Twitter. "Any accounts and related accounts engaging in the activities specified below may be temporarily locked and/or subject to permanent suspension".

Garmin Unveils Vivoactive 3 With Garmin Pay Feature

August 31, 2017

Hot on the heels of Fitbit's first full-fledged smartwatch , the Garmin Vivoactive 3 also seems to take aim at the growing Apple Watch family with a decidedly elegant design, advanced "intelligent" functionality and reasonable pricing.

What's Electronic Arts Inc. (EA) Upside After Making Record High?

August 31, 2017

Public Employees Retirement Association Of Colorado sold 4,608 shares as Electronic Arts (EA)'s stock rose 23.30%. The Maple Capital Management Inc holds 75,845 shares with $5.85 million value, up from 70,768 last quarter. Electronic Arts Inc develops, markets, publishes and distributes games, content and services that can be played by consumers on a range of platforms, which include consoles, personal computers (PCs), mobile phones and tablets.

The uber-expensive Razer Blade Pro gets a more affordable model

August 31, 2017

However, Razer made the new Blade Pro more on the conservative side, making several changes to the components, both the visible ones and those found under the hood. It's not exactly price-competitive with the 17-inch offerings of MSI or Asus, but what did you expect? At only 0.88 inches, the new 1080p Razer Blade Pro might be one of the thinnest 17-inch laptops available.

Sales track higher at Dollar General

August 31, 2017

Dollar General Corporation has a payout ratio of 23.1% indicating that its dividend is sufficiently covered by earnings. Bank of New York Mellon Corp now owns 8,215,436 shares of the company's stock valued at $572,863,000 after buying an additional 1,398,043 shares during the last quarter.

The Scout Investments Inc. Has $26.93 Million Position in Edwards Lifesciences Corporation

August 31, 2017

These firms have also modified their investment in EW. NEXT Financial Group Inc boosted its stake in Edwards Lifesciences Corp by 91.7% in the first quarter. If you are reading this article on another publication, it was illegally copied and reposted in violation of US & worldwide trademark & copyright law.

WhatsApp launches verified accounts

August 31, 2017

People are seen as silhouettes as they check mobile devices whilst standing against an illuminated wall bearing WhatsApp Inc's logo in this arranged photograph in London, U.K., on Tuesday, Jan. One thing that they're doing as a sort of incentive is that they are letting business accounts be verified and get that important green check next to their name.

SpaceX Takes Hyperloop Pod To 220mph

August 31, 2017

In the end, the victor was the Technical University of Munich's WARR Hyperloop pod , which featured an all-carbon fiber construction and which also ran the top speed during SpaceX's first competition back in January. Got up to 355 km/h (220 mph) before things started. Musk wrote that the test was "kind of like racing with a tugboat". Musk's pod was previously used to push-start some of the student entries for the hyperloop competition, but earlier this week the billionaire ...

Western Digital Rolls Out Gigantic 400GB microSD Card

August 31, 2017

Drive presented under the brand SanDisk (about the acquisition of this company was announced in the fall of 2015). Since iPhones do not have microSD slot, SanDisk has a solution named iXpand Base that is a portable hard drive that acts as a charging pad.

Say Hello To The Lightly Refreshed Nissan 370Z

August 31, 2017

Yeah, it's another blink-and-you'll-miss-it type affair. Visually, Nissan has added black door handles and a black rear bumper, while tinted head and rear lamps are now standard. Just like before. However, the single mechanical change comes in the form of a new high-performance clutch developed in conjunction with EDEXY. Mechanically the only adjustment is the fitment of a new Exedy high performance clutch for six-speed manual versions, which is said to "perfect" the downshift motion.

Sony LF-S50G puts Google Assistant in a new wireless speaker

August 31, 2017

Where Google Home is what I describe as an $80 Bluetooth Speaker with a bunch of smarts bumping it up to $199, the Sony LF-S50G is a $250-300 speaker in terms of sound expectations, with all the Google Assistant smarts built in. To setup the LF-S50G, you'll use the Google Home app to get the speaker connected to your home network. Sony is planning to launch its own smart speaker in October with a price tag of Rs.

Ricoh Theta V 360-Degree 4K Camera Announced

August 31, 2017

In the short time I spent with the Theta V, I had a blast walking around not needing to worry about composition or audio. The new camera , called the Theta V, comes in the same slim, easily handheld form factor as Thetas past. Ricoh has been in the 360-degree camera game for a long time-way before johnny-come-latelies like Samsung and Nikon . The Ricoh Theta V will sell for $429.95, and goes on sale at Ricoh's website and the usual suspects today.

Google Appears To Have Begun Working On Android P Already

August 31, 2017

Currently, that is all that could be gathered out of the changes that were spotted and it is a little too early to be sure what we will see introduced with Android P. But only time will tell. This was identified by the code name of these devices, Sailfish and Marlin respectively, mentioned in the version_defaults.mk file.

WikiLeaks website reportedly hacked by OurMine

August 31, 2017

Users weren't able to access the website on Thursday morning which displayed the following message. Just a week after hacking HBO's and Sony's PlayStation Twitter accounts, OurMine group has made it to the headlines again by WikiLeaks hack .

Snapdragon 670 in the making

August 31, 2017

As per a report by Android Headlines Qualcomm is said to be using Samsung's 10nm Low Power Plus technology for its Snapdragon 670 chipsets, which is considered as a next step above the Low Power Early technology that is used for the Snapdragon 835 .

This Polaroid-like camera prints out GIFs instantly

August 31, 2017

Inspired by the Polaroid OneStep camera (the SX-70, specifically), Singh's version is called an Instagif and looks nearly exactly the same, but instead of printing to film, it ejects a Polaroid-sized LCD that plays back a just-recorded GIF.

Self-driving vehicle startup Zoox scoops up 17 Apple automotive engineers

August 31, 2017

The engineers snagged by Zoox specialized in systems that are needed in both traditional automobiles and autonomous vehicles, like braking systems, according to Bloomberg . "It's a core technology that we view as very important", said Cook. The startup was valued at more than $1 billion past year. The company won permission to test its self-driving cars on California's roads as far back as March 2016, and followed that up eight months later with a $50 million funding round that valued it ...

Nubia Z17 Lite With Snapdragon 653 SoC Launched: Details

August 31, 2017

The Z17 Lite is indeed a Lite version of the flagship Nubia Z17 which was announced a couple of months back. On the software front, the Z17 Lite runs on Android 7.1.1 Nougat OS layered with Nubia's latest UI on top. One of the other key highlights of the phone is DTS sound support for good audio playback experience. As said earlier, it is still unknown when Nubia is planning to launch the device in India.

Samsung Galaxy S9 likely to debut in January

August 31, 2017

Some will probably be disappointed that the deal requires you to add a line, but considering that T-Mo's Galaxy S8 BOGO deals had the same requirement, it's not a surprise to see it in the Note 8 deal as well. Those interested and in the region can purchase the handset for 34,200 TWD or around $1,130 United States dollars. Also, it appears that the Galaxy S9 will be powered by a new, Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset and that it will most definitely run on Android 8.0 Oreo.

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