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WhatsApp to clarify what it shares with Facebook

September 07, 2017

She sought injunction till the time the government comes with a data protection regime. The informed consent is an important facet of data. Besides Justice Srikrishna, the other members in the panel include Aruna Sundararajan, secretary of the Department of Telecom, Ajay Bhushan Pandey, CEO of UIDAI , Ajay Kumar, additional secretary of Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and Gulshan Rai, national cyber security coordinator.

Twitter's Night Mode feature comes to desktop

September 07, 2017

Twitter has now brought its Night Mode feature to the desktop. The "Night Mode" look is dark navy colour and not black or gray, which is considered as a better choice for general legibility. This might not be immediately available to everyone, but if it is, you can enable it by clicking on your own icon in the top right corner of the Twitter web interface and tapping that "Night mode" toggle at the very bottom of the menu that pops up.

Florida preparing for Category 5 Hurricane Irma

September 07, 2017

The most updated forecast for the storm does not list any land hazards at this time, but said the Leeward Islands should monitor the storm's progress. Irma began lashing Puerto Rico with rain at mid-morning. "Be prepared to shelter in place or evacuate", Wilding said. Hurricane Irma - a Category 5 monster storm - was expected to roll over Branson's Necker Island Wednesday night.

Opera Releases Opera Mini for iPhone

September 07, 2017

The new search bar, for instance, can scan QR codes and includes new options for search engine customization. The news feed is powered by the GBDT (gradient boosting decision trees) machine learning algorithm and deep neural network (DNN) learning, reported NDTV .

Destiny 2 - Sentry 4 Required on The Farm

September 07, 2017

When Guardians go to the fire pit down by the waterfronts, they may be confronted with a prompt that says "Requires Sentry 4" when trying to interact with the campfire. If another player in your instance has completed this task already, you'll benefit from them having the Scouting Commander Buff. Run from the outlier building to the central "barn" - use the thick bundle of black wires to cross to complete the Vertigo challenge.

New Liverpool FC signing trains at Melwood for the first time

September 07, 2017

Chamberlain is set to make his Liverpool debut this weekend in their clash against Man City. "The thing that stood out for me was his relationship with the players, how close he seems to bond with the players on and off the field". You've just brought in Robbo, who I've played against a number of times and have had to track him back that way. "What he's achieved, you respect that straight away and how much he knows about the game, and then all his extra attributes-his relationships ...

Maker's Courtney Holt Leaves Disney for Spotify

September 07, 2017

He will work out of the company's Los Angeles offices; his start date is unknown. Holt joined Disney after it purchased Maker Studios in 2014, which he led for more than five years. Spotify, which offers both free, ad-supported and subscription music offerings, began adding video content in 2015 as a way to lure new subscribers in an increasingly competitive music streaming environment.

Here's How the New Secret of Mana Footage Compares to the Original

September 07, 2017

Watch as the PS4 version matches the original beat for beat below. The Secret of Mana remake has caused a bit of a ruckus since it was announced. You can never have too much Mana , and today is certainly a good day for the fans of the Seiken Densetsu series.

Apple Sends Tips Alerts Previewing iOS 11

September 07, 2017

While a new iOS 11 beta release is likely exciting to a lot of iPhone and iPad users out there, we probably shouldn't get too amped for this one. Apple first unveiled iOS 11 at its WWDC event back in June 2017. Here's how you can download it right away. IOS 11 beta 10 is now available as an over-the-air update for registered Apple developers, provided that the proper configuration profile is installed.

Lamborghini Aventador S Roadster launched as 217mph drop

September 07, 2017

The hard-top roof panels are removable, weighing less than six kilograms, so don't expect some push button roof here, it's a pre-drive decision to go top up or top down. With the wing in optimum position the roadster achieves over 50% overall efficiency at high downforce and in low drag more than 400%. In addition to Strada, Sport, and Corsa, a new Ego mode lets drivers customize steering, traction management, and suspension to suit their preferences.

Microsoft Offering Its Own Destiny 2 Bundle, Sort Of

September 07, 2017

Still, that's not bad, considering all the cool stuff you're getting out of it. Over at Argos, you'll find the actual cheapest Xbox One S offer around - an Xbox One S with Minecraft for £179.99. Don't be shocked if that bundle goes up to £199.99 by the end of today, though. Alternatively, you can pick up a 500GB Xbox One S along with a copy of Destiny 2 for a total of $239.99 over at Amazon US.

Xbox One S Bundles Discounted Ahead of Xbox One X Launch

September 07, 2017

Still, that's not bad, considering all the cool stuff you're getting out of it. Buyers could still purchase the bulkier, original Xbox One model as stores kept the console in-stock on shelves and online. First up, you can head over to NewEgg's official eBay outlet and grab an Xbox One S 500GB console with a copy of Forza Horizon 3 , which will only cost you $200 now.

Samsung Takes Pre-Orders for Galaxy Note 8

September 07, 2017

It's not exactly new but Samsung made it more fun and interesting. Pocketnow's Samsung Galaxy Note 8 coverage is brought to you by dbrand - manufacturer of precision cut skins for smartphones, laptops, tablets and other gadgets. However, there is a set of steps you must take in order to get Live Message up and running, the first of which is to make sure that "Secure Startup" is selected within "Lock screen and security" in Settings.

Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:ALSN) Valuation According To Analysts

September 07, 2017

Citigroup upgraded it to "Buy" rating and $145 target in Thursday, January 7 report. The firm has "Mkt Outperform" rating by Avondale given on Wednesday, December 2. About 83,090 shares traded. Since April 3, 2017, it had 0 insider purchases, and 7 insider sales for $7.94 million activity. Another trade for 7,342 shares valued at $279,127 was made by Dick Michael on Tuesday, May 23.

People aren't that excited for iPhone 8, Piper Jaffray says

September 07, 2017

The launch volume of the phone are still unknown but rumored to be low compared to the iPhone 7s. Others said there's no iPhone Edition . One things for certain, though: the iPhone 8 won't be resurrecting the headphone jack. The on-screen fingerprint sensor unfortunately, is not one of them. These are still very capable phones that will be upgraded with iOS 11 in September .

Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes Might Get Multiplayer For The Switch

September 07, 2017

Still, fans of No More Heroes have been pining for a third game for a long time. Suda51 has finally announced the third entry in his cult classic No More Heroes franchise, No More Heroes : Travis Strikes Again . Having a multiplayer experience entirely with one Joy Con would be interesting but Suda51 has gotten experience with designing games for Nintendo's unique consoles in the past with No More Heroes , and it's sequel on the Wii.

$3 million winning Mega Millions ticket sold at Sterling grocery store

September 07, 2017

Winners should immediately sign the back of their tickets as proof of ownership, according to the Virginia Lottery . Draw game winners have exactly 180 days from the date of the drawing to claim their prize, so the mystery victor has until February 28 to make the claim.

Free entry for Federation Internationale de Football Association legends match at DY Patil Stadium

September 07, 2017

Spaniard Fernando Morientes netted four goals, as the legends team edged an Indian outfit 5-4 in an exhibition match. Bala Devi left quite an impression on the star-studded opposition and the spectators with two sweetly struck goals. "For the Indian under-17 team, this is a huge opportunity". Mumbai: India need to carry forward its programmes to aid the overall growth of its budding footballers even after the FIFA u-17 World Cup is over, was the general consensus among the five legends ...

Up-to-date Analyst's Assessments: The TJX Companies, Inc. (TJX), USG Corporation (USG)

September 07, 2017

Triangle Securities Wealth Management purchased a new position in shares of TJX Companies, Inc. The stock has been active on the tape, now trading at $72.38, up from yesterday's close by 0.11%. (The) from a "strong sell" rating to a "sell" rating in a research report on Wednesday, June 28th. MA Maintains Stake in TJX Companies, Inc. On Wednesday, November 16 the stock rating was maintained by RBC Capital Markets with "Outperform".

The First Trust Advisors LP Decreases Stake in Huntsman Corporation (HUN)

September 07, 2017

It has underperformed by 25.18% the S&P500. Quantbot Technologies Lp increased its stake in Huntsman Corp ( HUN ) by 344.81% based on its latest 2016Q4 regulatory filing with the SEC. Jefferies maintained Huntsman Corporation (NYSE: HUN ) rating on Friday, April 28. The rating was maintained by JP Morgan on Tuesday, October 20 with "Neutral".

Would You Buy Buckeye Partners LP (NYSE:BPL) On These Analyst Ratings?

September 07, 2017

A number of other hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of BPL. Buckeye Partners, L.P. (NYSE:BPL) has declined 5.99% since September 5, 2016 and is downtrending. TRADEMARK VIOLATION NOTICE: This news story was originally posted by Week Herald and is owned by of Week Herald. Buckeye Partners L.P.'s dividend payout ratio is presently 138.36%.

LinkedIn Extends Ad Reach

September 07, 2017

Divye Raj Khilnani, a product manager with the social network, told VentureBeat that the new platform features several key improvements. "Understanding your campaign performance is crucial to measuring your advertising ROI", he added. LinkedIn is working with five major mobile ad exchanges such as AppNexus, Google Ad Exchange, Sharethrough, MoPub, and Rubicon to serve the advertisements across a variety of publishers in English-speaking markets such as Australia, Canada, the United ...

Excalibur Management Corp Trims Stake in Visa Inc. (V)

September 07, 2017

Visa Inc now has $234.24 billion valuation. (NYSE:V) traded up 0.43% during midday trading on Wednesday, reaching $103.45. Visa (NYSE:V) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July 20th. Keefe Bruyette & Woods maintained Medley Management Inc (NYSE:MDLY) rating on Monday, August 14. The company was initiated on Friday, April 15 by Compass Point.

Samsung's OLED Monopoly Blamed for Higher iPhone 8 Price Tag

September 07, 2017

It's supposed to be exclusive to the Note 8 but as you all know, anyone can hack or root a system. Milunovich and Wilson note that competing high-end smartphones like the Samsung Galaxy Note and Galaxy Plus are priced at $930 and $840 and Apple usually prices its phones within the range of comparable models.

Trading Statistics of Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. (HLX)

September 07, 2017

The stock increased 1.06% or $0.04 on September 1, reaching $3.64. 1,132,453 shares of the company traded hands. Helix Energy Solutions Group , Inc.is an worldwide offshore energy services company. As of the end of the quarter Vident Investment Advisory, LLC had bought 730,447 shares growing its stake by 141.7%. Wedbush Securities Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of Helix Energy Solutions Group by 109.9% in the 2nd quarter.

Which Analysts Are Watching Capital Bank Financial Corp. (NASDAQ:CBF)?

September 07, 2017

The rating was initiated by Sandler O'Neill with "Buy" on Friday, October 7. Cbre Clarion Secs Llc accumulated 94,800 shares. (QLYS)'s stock rose 19.10%. Deutsche Financial Bank Ag reported 0.01% of its portfolio in Qualys Inc (NASDAQ:QLYS). Tradewinds Cap Mgmt Llc owns 32 shares. Blackrock Fund holds 0.01% or 6.47 million shares.

The Essential Phone is incredibly hard to fix

September 07, 2017

The Essential Phone was always meant to be a jewel of a device , something that stands at least a few steps away from the iPhones and Samsungs of the world because of its premium fit, finish, and design. According to the iFixit guys, they had to crack open the phone via breaking the display and that too after freezing the back panel. Since there is no headphones jack, and the USB port serves a major goal, it can not be troubled.

What's Propelling Take-two Interact Software (NASDAQ:TTWO) After Higher Shorts Reported?

September 07, 2017

Janney Montgomery Scott LLC lifted its position in shares of Take-Two Interactive Software by 0.4% in the second quarter. It has outperformed by 64.53% the S&P500. Macquarie Grp Inc Limited holds 0% or 42,900 shares. The value of the investment in Take-Two Interactive Software, went from $4,650,000 to $131,224,000 increasing 2,722.0% quarter over quarter.

A Quiet, Puzzle Mystery Game is Coming to Switch - Syberia 1

September 07, 2017

She is also befriended by an "automaton" named Oscar. The excellent story and art design made this a videogame classic, and attracted a numerous fanbase that has made possible for the series to continue to this day, with Syberia 3 launching in April.

Million Dressers Sold at Walmart Recalled Over Tipping and Entrapment Concerns

September 07, 2017

The recalled dressers do not meet performance requirements of the USA voluntary industry standard for furniture safety (ASTM F2057-14). One injury involving the chests has been reported to the agency: a four-year-old boy was hurt when one tipped over.

It's a Freestyle Playground in Japan's Destiny 2 Launch Trailer

September 07, 2017

The lore or gunplay or even level design doesn't matter; you just have to dance at every possible chance. Destiny 2 isn't really about mild space drama and "saving the puppies"-it's about using your dance emote whenever it's the least appropriate".

Self-Driving Car Bill Has Bipartisan Support, But There's Still Debate

September 07, 2017

The Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety told lawmakers in a letter on Tuesday that expanding the cap on safety exemptions to 100,000 vehicles per year could be unsafe and that the bill's preemption of state authority is overly broad. senators working on similar legislation has not introduced a bill. The House bill only applies to passenger cars and light trucks. Volkswagen and many other automakers have been lobbying Congress to act, often bringing test vehicles to Capitol Hill to ...

UAE residents can pre-order their gold iPhone 8

September 06, 2017

The iPhone 8 price has been one of the most speculated details regarding the upcoming premium device. Apple is hosting journalists from around the world next week on September 12 to announce some new products - including what we expect will be the iPhone 8 - but it's the first time the company has held a press event at its new Apple Park location.

Destiny 2's release details and raid launch information are revealed

September 06, 2017

In addition, the game plays tribute to your older character, opening the game with a beautifully hand-drawn depiction of various events that you experienced in the first game with one final homage to the Tower before its destruction at the beginning of Destiny 2 .

Respiratory Protection Equipment Market Global Insights and Trends to 2022

September 06, 2017

The report cites the various opportunities to favor the growth of the GaN Radio Frequency Devices market during the forecast period. Report additionally includes key players in world Money Counters market . What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the vendors in the global P-hydroxymethamphetamine market? The R410A Refrigerant Market analysis is provided for the worldwide market including development history, competitive landscape analysis, and major regions development status.

NXP Semiconductors NV (NASDAQ:NXPI) Holdings Held by Wayne Hummer Investments LLC

September 06, 2017

ICPW's SI was 11,200 shares in September as released by FINRA. It has underperformed by 4.42% the S&P500. Guggenheim Capital Llc increased Yahoo Inc (YHOO) stake by 13.13% reported in 2016Q4 SEC filing. Nxp Semiconductors Nv now has $38.90 billion valuation. Topeka Capital Markets maintained NXP Semiconductors NV (NASDAQ:NXPI) on Friday, February 5 with "Buy" rating.

Activision may stick with WW2 era for future Call of Duty games

September 06, 2017

That's exactly what Activision has done with Call Of Duty World War II, and according to the company's CEO it might not be a one and done deal. There are those who disliked the futuristic gameplay offered by not only Infinite Warfare , but also Black Ops 3 and Advanced Warfare , however Aaron Hirshberg says there was a strong push for these more futuristic titles because players were "fatigued" with historical games.

The Bank of Canada unexpectedly hikes

September 06, 2017

Higher interest rates usually have a cooling effect on growth, helping to keep inflation in check. Prime rates are the basis for products like variable-rate mortgages and home equity lines of credit. The statement said that removal of "some" of the "considerable" stimulus was warranted, which suggests that at these levels the Bank still views policy as very stimulative.

Keane Group, Inc. (FRAC), Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. (FIS)

September 06, 2017

Walker & Dunlop, Inc.is a holding company, which conducts its activities through Walker & Dunlop, LLC. (FIS) held 330.52 million outstanding shares now. Welch & Forbes Ltd Co accumulated 4,975 shares or 0.01% of the stock. Granite Point Limited Partnership accumulated 335,000 shares. Symphony Asset Management Ltd Liability Company owns 7,402 shares or 0.02% of their U.S.

Toyota Tacoma is best performer in small pickup insurance crash tests

September 06, 2017

IIHS said it tested two body styles of each pickup because results can differ between cab designs. Crew cabs have four full doors and two full rows of seating. Those airbags helped in the IIHS test, but the organization said its test dummies' legs were pushed back almost 17 inches in the crew cab and 14 inches in the extended vehicle, which would cause serious injuries for humans.

Bye Bye Bette, 'Hello, Dolly!' for Bernadette Peters

September 06, 2017

Bernadette Peters will replace Bette Midler in Hello, Dolly! when Midler leaves the show in January, producers have confirmed. "I can not wait to see her in the show from my very expensive premium seat in Row G which I know I will have to pay for", Midler, who won a Tony for Best Actress in a Musical, said in a statement.

IPhone under-screen fingerprint sensor cancelled

September 06, 2017

Or so did we think? All the features circulating in the market about iPhone are mere leaks and have nothing to do with what Tim Cook will be launching on 12th September. AppleInsider revealed information on a patent filed by the Cupertino based company that shows the company is now working on perfecting the technology of on-screen fingerprint sensor.

Court Place Advisors LLC Raises Position in Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE:WFC)

September 06, 2017

Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE:WFC) stock has been on a recent steady downtrend, causing some concern for shareholders. Griffin Asset Management Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Wells Fargo & in the second quarter worth $7,756,000. Churchill invested 0.67% of its portfolio in Wells Fargo & Co (NYSE:WFC). Mack Mary T also sold $2.05 million worth of Wells Fargo & Co (NYSE:WFC) shares.

Destiny 2's Clan Features Unavailable In-Game For "Several Days"

September 06, 2017

Guided Games: Host other players as a Clan Guide via Guided Games. It will also feature "Guided Games", special challenges that will link solo players with clans, which Bungie will also be slowly rolling out. Exactly why remains to be seen, but Bungie did promise to update fans as and when more information was available. As it was expected Bungie asked of Destiny 1 Clan Founders to gather their forces for Destiny 2 .

Activision Blizzard Inc (NASDAQ:ATVI): Stock Sentiment

September 06, 2017

It has outperformed by 31.13% the S&P500. Among 7 analysts covering Zillow Inc ( NASDAQ:Z ), 3 have Buy rating, 0 Sell and 4 Hold. Therefore 18% are positive. The stock's 50 day moving average is $62.40 and its 200-day moving average is $55.80. Activision Blizzard had 91 analyst reports since July 28, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel.

Honor V9 Play with 13-megapixel rear camera, Android Nougat announced

September 06, 2017

The smartphone offers 5.2 inches 720 HD display and is powered by the MediaTek MT6750 SoC and Android 7.0 (Nougat) OS with EMUI 5.1 on the top. According to Huawei Honor team, V9 Play runs on Android 7.0 and is powered by HiSilicon Kirin 659 octa-core processor .

How Have Institutional Investors Been Trading Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ)?

September 06, 2017

Verizon Communications Inc Common now has $193.20 billion valuation. The stock decreased 1.17% or $0.56 during the last trading session, reaching $47.36. has a 12-month low of $42.80 and a 12-month high of $54.83. The stock has "Hold" rating by RBC Capital Markets on Friday, May 26. The rating was maintained by Stephens with "Equal-Weight" on Wednesday, October 28.

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT): Insider Trading and Ownership Analysis

September 06, 2017

Wal now has $236.47B valuation. Currently, the stock has a 3 months average volume of 9.12 million. Of those insider trades, 5.38 million shares of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Ropes Wealth Advisors LLC grew its stake in shares of Wal-Mart Stores by 4.6% during the 1st quarter. The California-based Quantum Cap Mngmt has invested 0.21% in Wal-Mart Stores Inc (NYSE:WMT).

PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds Surpasses Another Milestone - 10 Million Copies Sold

September 06, 2017

This has helped the game build up a massive audience mostly through streaming and word-of-mouth. There's a party raging over at Bluehole this month, the company announced today that that as of September 1, "PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds" (PUBG ) has sold over 10 million units since its Steam Early Access launch on March 23, 2017.

National Basketball Association 2K18 won't support Amiibos on Nintendo Switch

September 06, 2017

Nintendo simply has not been able to produce enough Switch systems to satisfy demand, and while conspiracy theorists believe it is an intentional shortage to drive up demand, the sales figures suggest otherwise. Nintendo Switch owners can still visit the retailer's site and click the "add to favorite" button to hope for a Switch release of Fallout 4 , but the preorder button has since been greyed out and replaced by a "not available" indicator.