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Upcoming Windows 10 PC will be powered by Snapdragon 835: Qualcomm

Сентября 04, 2017

Microsoft promised to launch the Windows 10 ARM PCs by end of this year. ASUS, Lenovo, and HP would be launching laptops which would be powered by ARM chips unveiled by Microsoft at Computex 2017 in May. Intel recently made it clear that if the companies ( Microsoft and Qualcomm ) try to emulate Intel's proprietary x86 ISA without the permission would face legal problems.

Nokia 8 pre-orders in the United Kingdom come with free smartwatch

Сентября 04, 2017

The Nokia 8 is priced at €599 (approx $710 / Rs. 45,500) and is mentioned to be available globally from September 2017. The Carphone Warehouse are offering the Nokia 8 on a range of contracts in the United Kingdom, they are also offering the device with a free Nokia Steel smartwatch.

Locky ransomware spreading through spam campaign: ICERT

Сентября 04, 2017

The Locky ransomware has extorted more than $7.8 million in payments, according to a recent study by by Google , Chainalysis, UC San Diego, and the NYU Tamdom school of Engineering. This file was delivered via hacked websites that a victim might visit or an already compromised network. The instructions contain installation of "a TOR browser and visiting (dot) onion sites and demanding ransom of.5 Bitcoins", it added.

NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) Given Average Rating of "Hold" by Brokerages

Сентября 04, 2017

It has underperformed by 4.50% the S&P500. Fil Ltd decreased Harris Corp Del (HRS) stake by 35.21% reported in 2016Q4 SEC filing. Cambridge Financial Group Inc sold 30,190 shares as the company's stock rose 26.83% with the market. Out of 2 Wall Street analysts rating Forward Air, 0 give it "Buy", 0 "Sell" rating, while 2 recommend "Hold". Foyston Gordon And Payne holds 11,430 shares.

Apple officially names Craig Federighi as head of Siri development

Сентября 04, 2017

Though Apple was the first major tech company to release a voice assistant in 2011, Amazon's Alexa, Microsoft's Cortana and Google's voice assistant have emerged to jostle for consumers attention. Apple software head Craig Federighi is now also overseeing Siri . Mr. Cue, meanwhile, also has added new responsibilities in other areas in recent months, including oversight of Apple's video strategy.

IPhone 8 Power Button May Let You Activate Siri

Сентября 04, 2017

Did you found something like that in source code? In his tweet, he said, "I did find a gesture to invoke Siri by holding the lock button ". He had previously found references to the 4K Apple TV in tvOS 11. The company is expected to release three new devices - iPhone 8 along with the updated versions of the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus - that will be called iPhone 7S and iPhone 7S Plus.

Jaguar reveals the steering wheel of the future

Сентября 04, 2017

The approach of self-driving cars would seem like it could do away with manual controls altogether, as occupants rely exclusively on the vehicles' autonomous systems to get them from A to B. "Imagine a future of autonomous, connected and electric cars where you don't own a single auto, but instead call upon the vehicle of your choice where and when you need it".

Oxenfree Annonuced for Nintendo Switch

Сентября 04, 2017

It will cast the player as Alex, a bright if rebellious teenager that brings her new stepbrother Jonas to an overnight party on an old military island. It launched first on PC and Xbox One in January 2016, before arriving on PlayStation 4 and iOS at later dates. The cryptic post simply translates to "Coming soon", as cracked by Engadget , and it is accompanied by a photo of the game running on a Nintendo Switch with the words "hello, is anybody there?" up top.

Who is Anant Kumar Hegde?

Сентября 04, 2017

But, it was not to be and the Prime Minister sprang a surprise by choosing Hegde.He is a member of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs and Human Resource Development.During his multiple stints in Parliament, he has been member of Parliamentary Standing Committees, including Finance, Home Affairs, HRD, Commerce, Agriculture and External Affairs.

LG V30 Hands-On Video Reveals Premium Specs

Сентября 03, 2017

If you are looking to buy a premium Android smartphone, you might be wondering which phone is right for you. Note: While what Lee says is true, it must be pointed out that the LG G6's LCD screen had a top bezel just as small as those found on the V30 .

Hidetaka "Swery" Suehiro's The Good Life Fig campaign launched

Сентября 03, 2017

What is weird is that at night all the villagers turn into cats which means players will get to play as a cat when the sun goes down. Here's the trailer featuring cats, sheep and an English village. "I love you all!" While the initial teaser for The Good Life offered 2D art in the style of Professor Layton, the actual game will be a fully-fledged 3D third-person adventure along the lines of Deadly Premonition .

Samsung Galaxy C8 to have dual camera

Сентября 03, 2017

The Galaxy C8 was recently spotted on a promotional material which confirms some features of the model . Sadly, we don't any info about the front-facing camera just yet. However, the Bixby AI will the present on the Galaxy C8 , and there is also dedicated button for it. Whether the company brings it other countries remains yet to be seen.

Kashmir, political killings of RSS workers discussed at Vrindavan meet

Сентября 03, 2017

The inaugural session of the three-day coordination exercise was addressed by RSS general secretary Suresh (Bhaiyyaji) Joshi and senior functionary Suresh Soni and the participants included BJP chief Amit Shah . This is the first RSS conclave in Uttar Pradesh after the BJP came to power in the state earlier this year. Forty allied organisations of the Sangh are also taking part in the event being chaired by Bhagwat.

Xiaomi Launches the "Blue Lake" variant of the Redmi Note 4

Сентября 03, 2017

Xiaomi says under the "wake the lake" project, it has taken up the responsibility of restoring Kempabudhi kerre in Bengaluru and has extended support to Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) - administrative body responsible for the civic and infrastructural assets - and United Way, an NGO restoring lakes of Bengaluru.

Dauntless Enters Closed Beta, Releases New Trailer

Сентября 03, 2017

As it stands, there will be regular updates and content for the game including new weapons, Behemoths and story missions so you won't be running out of things to do. Then there's the $70 pack which has all of the above with 10 Chromo Cores and 10 Transmog Stones. And to those who are planning on attending PAX West will have an opportunity to try out the game as well.

Wilshere aims dig at Arsenal over lack of playing time

Сентября 02, 2017

Francis Coquelin is limited, Mohamed Elneny isn't wanted and Santi Cazorla is injured which leaves forgotten man Jack Wilshere. 25-year-old English global Wilshere had been widely expected to depart the Emirates over the summer, with starting opportunities in North London likely to be at a premium due to the presence of Granit Xhaka, Aaron Ramsey, Mohamed Elneny, Francis Coquelin and the injured Santi Cazorla at the club.

LeT terrorist involved in murder of Lt Umar Fayyaz killed in Kulgam

Сентября 02, 2017

Meanwhile, mobile internet services have been temporarily suspended in Shopian and Kulgam districts after the killing of LeT terrorist Padder. Lashkar-e-Taiyba terrorist Ishfaq Padder who was gunned down by security forces in Kulgam's Tantrypora on Saturday was involved in killing of Lieutenant Umar Fayaz.

Motorola Moto X4 with 4GB RAM, Dual rear cameras announced

Сентября 02, 2017

The GPU on this phone is Adreno 508 GPU and it comes with 3GB RAM and 32GB storage , though there is 2TB microSD support on this phone. The smartphone is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 processor which is clocked at 2.2 GHz and this is an octa-core CPU .

Bengal Warriors vs Patna Pirates

Сентября 02, 2017

It was only for the second time in the match that Bengal Warriors could level the score and the timing was just ideal as Singh gave them a slender 39-38 lead with 90 seconds left. Patna Pirates failed to capitalize on their strong start as they couldn't score for seven minutes. Maninder Singh scored with a raid in the 23rd minute as Warriors trailed 17-21.

Alcatel makes four phones official - Idol 5S, Idol 5, A7, A7 XL

Сентября 02, 2017

While the Idol 5 devices come powered by MediaTek chipsets, the earlier launched Idol 5 devices in the U.S includes Snapdragon 625 chipset along with a different design. With the slightly better specifications, the Idol 5S costs €399.99 and will be available only in Dark Gray color. The rear camera is a 12-megapixel sensor with an f/2.0 aperture, 1.25µm pixel size, and hybrid autofocus.

VTU June July BE B.Tech Semester Exam Result declared On vtu

Сентября 02, 2017

The students raised slogans against the VTU demanding removal of the year back and critical year back provision for the non-choice-based credit system (2010) and implementation of supplementary exams for CBCS (2015 scheme) students. Students who have appeared for these examinations in June and July months this year in all these streams may check their results on the official website of Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU).

Apple expected to unveil next iPhones at Sept. 12 showcase

Сентября 02, 2017

Starting off with Dutch blog iCulture , a source working for a global telecom provider told the publication that Apple's next flagship will be called the iPhone X . Such a move could actually boost the iPhone sales numbers as the numbering system sounds less appealing to the masses, especially when we talk about iPhone 7s and iPhone 7s Plus.

Hurricane Harvey Causes Auto Sales to Temporarily Decrease

Сентября 02, 2017

The institutional investor held 60,077 shares of the auto manufacturing company at the end of 2016Q4, valued at $729,000, down from 87,065 at the end of the previous reported quarter. This represents a $0.60 annualized dividend and a yield of 5.54%. Ford Motor's payout ratio is 63.16%. ILLEGAL ACTIVITY WARNING: This story was posted by BBNS and is the sole property of of BBNS.

The Workday, Inc. (WDAY) Stock Rating Reaffirmed by Piper Jaffray Companies

Сентября 02, 2017

Analysts have placed a $99.09 price target on Workday, Inc ., suggesting a -9.66% decline from recent close. August 17 investment analysts at BMO Capital kept the company rating at "Market Perform" and raised the price expectation from $70.00 to $110.00.

'Dark Matter' Canceled After Three Seasons At Syfy

Сентября 02, 2017

He continued, " to say that I'm incredibly disappointed would be an understatement ", before concluding with " you all deserved better ". I just want to extend a heartfelt thanks to my fantastic crew, my wonderful cast, and to all of you, our incredible fans.

Badgers-Utah State pregame notes

Сентября 02, 2017

The senior threw for 2,389 yards with 10 touchdowns and eight interceptions, completing 58 percent of passes past year. Myers now ranks among the top-10 quarterbacks in school history in six categories, and needs 159 yards of total offense and 13 completions to move into fifth and eighth place in school history in each category, respectively.

Gunman fires through hotel door, kills deputy in Sacramento

Сентября 02, 2017

Littlecloud was in critical condition Thursday at a hospital with life-threatening injuries after he got into a gunfight with other officers Wednesday while fleeing the hotel in a vehicle, Sacramento County sheriff's Sgt. After exchanging gunfire with officers, the suspect got into a vehicle and drove away from the hotel with police in pursuit, Turnbull said. The events leading to the Sacramento shooting started with a routine investigation by a car-theft task force involving officers from ...

Google shares how-to search data for toilets, ties and more

Сентября 02, 2017

Search patterns also show priorities shifting as people come of age, with popular searches like how to kiss leading up to things like how to tie a tie. A few months later, Google responded to this feedback with an update that implemented an opt-out Setting in the Google Search app. To differentiate your personal search results with those of the trending variety, the latter have blue arrows next to them.

Woman charged after posting video of sexual assault on Snapchat

Сентября 02, 2017

From the hotel party, the pair returned to Harris' apartment, where the heavily intoxicated victim passed out, Gill said. But, the friends supposedly made up that same night and continued their evening by going to a nightclub and a subsequent hotel after-party.

Autonomous vehicle legislation heads to US House for vote next Wednesday

Сентября 02, 2017

The proposal would also give states the power to set rules on registration, licensing, liability, insurance and safety inspections, but does not give states the power to set self-driving performance standards. "Advancing this technology to road-ready requires government policy that encourages continued testing and development", Kevin McCarthy, Republican house majority leader, told Reuters in a statement .

Congress spooked after its Bihar MLAs meet Chief Minister Nitish Kumar

Сентября 02, 2017

Speaking to ANI here, Bihar Congress chief Ashok Choudhary said, "From the 26th, the day when the Mahagathbandhan was broken, such allegations are being made against our party". On their return, the two leaders shared the feedback with the party high command, who, sources said were extremely anxious with the developments in the state.

Harman Kardon Allure lures you in with Alexa voice control

Сентября 02, 2017

Like the Link series, this speaker also come with IPX7 waterproofing to eliminate fears of damaging the internals when users take them to the pool or the shower. The series will also come with IPX7 waterproofing. It also pulses on the music's rhythm. The lineup is priced at $149 and up and will be available in the coming months.

JBL Link and JBL BoomBox Unveiled at IFA 2017

Сентября 01, 2017

The new smart speaker comes with Harman's 360-degree soon, as well as a built-in 4-microphone array with advanced noise cancellation technology and includes Amazon's popular voice assistant Alexa too. JBL is also offering two additional comfort-fit eartips and two silicon sleeves, along with the earbuds at a price of Euro 149. With Google's recent announcement of expanding its AI assistant to third party speakers , it seems Google Assistant will find even more new homes in the coming months.

Technics announces new version of legendary SP-10 turntable

Сентября 01, 2017

Back in 2016 the standard was set with the SL-1200GAE/G, then in 2017 came the SL-1200GR. The aim is to offer enthusiasts the world's best signal-to-noise ratio and rotational stability. For more information head over to Panasonic's website . All this means the SP-10R sports an incredibly low wow and flutter rate - a measurement of how consistently the turntable sustains pitch and avoids distortion - of 0.015 percent.

Expedia picks CFO Mark Okerstrom as new CEO (EXPE)

Сентября 01, 2017

Khosrowshahi will still have influence at the company through the board seat he's retaining. Like most other CEOs of large tech companies in the United States, a significant portion of Mr. He'll replace Uber's co-founder, Travis Kalanick, who was booted out as CEO in June, amid concerns over his behavior and management style. Okerstrom joined Expedia in 2006, the year after Khosrowshahi was named CEO.

Dead Rising 4 Definitive Edition launches December 5 for PS4

Сентября 01, 2017

The full list of content included in Dead Rising 4: Frank's Big Package can be found below, courtesy of Capcom. Have you been desperate to get your clammy paws on Dead Rising 4 but find yourself frustrated, impotent even, because it's not out on Playstation 4? Described as the definitive edition by Capcom, Dead Rising 4: Frank's Big Package is headed to the PS4 on December 5th, 2017 with tons of DLC and bonus content in tow.

Mail carrier seriously injured in southwest Charlotte shooting

Сентября 01, 2017

Upon arrival, CMPD located a man with apparent gunshot wounds. Police say the alleged shooters were seen "fleeing the scene in a gray Nissan, heading east on Old Concord Road, away from campus". No one is in custody at this time. If you know something that may help find the person responsible, call Crimestoppers at 704-334-1600 and leave an anonymous tip.

Bragi puts Alexa in your ear, wherever you go

Сентября 01, 2017

You can already use voice-assistants such as Siri and Google Assistant with Bragi's in-ear headphones, provided you have them connected to an iPhone or an Android phone with Google Assistant built-in. At IFA, the earphone maker announced that the new feature will be pushed out via a software update and will be available in English (both American and British accents) and German.

Royal Mail honours Queensferry Crossing opening with postmark

Сентября 01, 2017

He added that Google was aware of the Queensferry Crossing and was working to update Maps as soon as possible, but only once the bridge was officially opened to traffic. Going forward, the older suspension bridge will be mainly used by public transport and lighter traffic, like bikes. The southbound carriageway will be opened about 45 minutes later.

Yacht Club Games Reveals New Shovel Knight Amiibo 3-pack Set

Сентября 01, 2017

Now there's no confirmed release date other than a vague "coming soon", but after watching this video anticipation is rising. The amiibo will unlock armour sets, challenge stages, and will allow players to summon fairy companions to lend a hand on quests.

Legal Group Claims Trump Might Have Broke Law By Deleting 'Heeling' Tweet

Сентября 01, 2017

This time too, the tweet was promptly deleted but screenshots of the gaffe are now circulating all over Twitter. At the time, the Merriam-Webster dictionary tweeted a guide to the different meanings of "heel", "heal", and "he'll". Trump used his latest Twitter missive to praise these responders for their bravery and resilience, but the gloss was rather taken off his message by an unfortunate spelling mistake.

Toshiba launches Alexa-enabled affordable TV series at IFA 2017

Сентября 01, 2017

At this year's IFA in Berlin, Toshiba revealed that it's collaborated with Amazon for the new 4K Smart TV range which will make it possible to control your TV by speaking to an Echo or Echo Dot device. According to Toshiba , Alexa-integration will make watching TV "a more inclusive and social affair" as it'll now be possible for everyone in the home to contribute to the TV schedule as long as they're within earshot of Alexa.

Three new Crystal Dualshock controllers revealed

Сентября 01, 2017

There are some absolutely awesome new DualShock 4 controllers on the way, but whether you can buy them will depend where you live. The gamepads will be available in red , blue , and crystal, and each gives a good look at the innards of the device thanks to a see-through top panel.

Micromax Canvas Infinity Set to Go on Sale via Amazon Today

Сентября 01, 2017

The Micromax Canvas Infinity price in India is Rs. 9,999. Now, as per the recent report, the all new Micromax Canvas Infinity will go on sale via Amazon today (i.e. The smartphone comes with 32GB of internal storage which can be expanded up to 128GB by installing a microSD card. The company has promised that the device will receive Android O update in the future.

Razer has a new mouse designed specifically for FPS games

Сентября 01, 2017

The customizable scroll wheel, as well as the clutch, are said to be among Basilisk's biggest selling points. All of these customizable goodies wouldn't be much use to FPS players if this wasn't a highly accurate mouse, and of course the Basilisk doesn't disappoint in this department, being driven by a 5G optical sensor boasting 16,000 DPI (the same sensor as seen in the company's DeathAdder Elite and Lancehead ).

Harman Kardon Allure with Amazon Alexa announced at IFA 2017

Сентября 01, 2017

That's basically Samsung's way of extending its two voice agent-developing arch-rivals an olive branch, though it's not an outright alliance like the one between Amazon and Microsoft . JBL, which is a sub-brand of HARMAN will be featuring the services of the Google Assistant in its LINK 10, LINK 20 and LINK 300 speakers. Make of that what you will.

Adobe Systems Incorporated (NASDAQ:ADBE) Trading Up - Short Interest decreased by -7.60%

Сентября 01, 2017

The institutional investor owned 35,102 shares of the software company's stock after selling 2,450 shares during the period. It has outperformed by 25.59% the S&P500. Dana Investment Advsr Inc accumulated 64,111 shares. The correct version of this story can be accessed at https://weekherald.com/2017/09/01/umb-bank-n-a-mo-has-4-96-million-position-in-adobe-systems-incorporated-adbe.html.

Microsoft Adds Excel Coauthoring in Office 365 August Update

Сентября 01, 2017

Although the email states this is for Personal and Home users, I have been able to also use my Office 365 pro Plus subscription with the Windows Store version of the programs. The activity report shows up in the Office 365 Admin Center. There are a number of benefits to using the apps from the Store, rather than from the web.

Google's YouTube Rolling Out New Features and a New Look

Сентября 01, 2017

For creators such as small businesses, it includes a feature that changes shape to match the video format, such as vertical, square or horizontal when users watch it. Mobile users shouldn't get disappointed, as the same redesign came to that version as well. The new logo should be more flexible, namely look better on different kinds of screens.

Lenovo teams up with Disney and Microsoft for new AR/VR headsets

Сентября 01, 2017

The Explorer, like other Windows 10 MR devices, aims to bridge the gap between entry-level mobile VR headsets and expensive higher-end enthusiast VR headsets like the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive, all while providing ease-of-use, accessibility, affordability, entertainment and productivity options.

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