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'Minecraft' adds 'Oregon Trail' to teach kids about frontier life

September 19, 2017

Before you fire up your version of Minecraft to download this add-on, there's a catch: Because it's specifically an educational endeavor (in partnership with publisher Houghton Mifflin Harcourt ), the add-on is only available through the education edition of the game.

Auckland fuel crisis: More flights cancelled, tankers brought in

September 19, 2017

Malaysia Airlines in a statement said it has not cancelled any flight due to fuel rationing in Auckland between Sept 17 and 24. Up to 80,000 litres of jet fuel - or about two tanker loads - spilled from the pipeline at Ruakaka, about 130km north of Auckland.

How strong is Hurricane Maria?

September 19, 2017

The storm is heading northward through the Atlantic and may come near northeastern states midweek including Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey and Rhode Island. He didn't expect widespread severe weather in South Georgia this week, but said isolated "pop-up" wind damage was possible. AT 11 p.m. THE centre of Hurricane Maria was located near 14.2°N, 58.4°W or about 100 miles or (165 km) north-east of Barbados.

Google proposes auctioning off search result placements after European Union fine

September 19, 2017

Google's own shopping service now occupies these positions, and the charge that the company is exploiting its dominance of internet search to give its shopping arm a leg up was behind June's record antitrust fine. "It is Google's sole responsibility to ensure compliance with the Commission antitrust decision, and it is for Google to explain how it intends to do so", spokesman Ricardo Cardoso said.

Layers of Fear redesigned for Nintendo Switch

September 19, 2017

Bloober Team has announced that its psychological and psychedelic horror game, Layers of Fear , is making its way onto the Nintendo Switch. What we do know is the Aspyr will be publishing the game physically in selection regions and of course digitally via the eShop.

The first iPhone 8 has already gone to buyers

September 19, 2017

The Apple spokesperson told the reader, whose question was earlier reported on by BGR , that the Apple Watch Series 3 will work exclusively with the four big U.S. All the major USA carriers will be stocking the product and here we will round up all the best deals that are available. That's significant news for T-Mobile customers planning to buy one of Apple's latest iPhones.

WhatsApp Beta update for Android brings granular storage storage management

September 19, 2017

First of all you need to be a beta tester of WhatsApp for Android to get this update. The feature which is already available for iOS users for quite some time lets users delete chats straight away from the storage page and take better control of the space available in the WhatsApp.

Neville Rodie & Shaw Inc. Decreases Stake in Walt Disney Company (The) (DIS)

September 18, 2017

About 3.38 million shares traded. Shaw Communications Inc (USA) (NYSE:SJR) has risen 13.56% since September 18, 2016 and is uptrending. Paragon Capital Management Ltd bought a new stake in shares of Walt Disney Company (The) in the 1st quarter valued at approximately $200,000.

Renault, Nissan and Mitsubishi team up on self-driving and electric cars

September 19, 2017

By 2022, the companies hope to produce nine million cars annually off four common platforms. As you might suspect, it'll be largely one-way borrowing: Mitsubishi will have access to the Common Module Family (CMF) from Renault Nissan and its associated engines, by 2020.

Rhumbline Advisers Sells 21377 Shares of Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The) (GS)

September 18, 2017

Rhumbline Advisers owned about 0.16% of Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. The days to cover increased to 1.0 and the short interest percentage is 0.00% as of August 31. Schwab Charles Inv Inc accumulated 19,950 shares. Carroll Assoc Inc stated it has 0.02% of its portfolio in Goldman Sachs Group Inc (NYSE:GS). Thrivent Fincl For Lutherans reported 0% in Fred's, Inc.

Call of Duty: WW2 Story Trailer Coming September 18th

September 18, 2017

The trailer recounts Red's experiences as he and the rest of his squad in the U.S. First Infantry Division work their way across Europe. The game will feature battles in locations such as the Hürtgen Forest and the Battle of the Bulge, culminating in the squad's entrance into Germany.

Samsung to build its own 1000 fps camera to challenge Sony

September 18, 2017

In order to make this possible, Sony packaged the sensor and its circuitry together with a dedicated memory module that stores the huge amount of calculation needed and does not put pressure on the primary chipset's processor, making the phone run at optimum speeds.

Cross-platform play may have arrived on Xbox and PlayStation

September 18, 2017

Reddit users have reported that there have been instances where they noticed players with Xbox Gamertags popping up in PS4 matches of Fortnite . Suspicion was raised by redditor PRE_-CISION-_, after they spotted a Gamertag with a space in it.

Destiny 2 is down for hours again today

September 18, 2017

It's also worth noting that Destiny 1 servers will be down at the same time. As well as performing some fixes to the game, this is possibly downtime to remove the "kek" armour design from the game which caused a mini storm of controversey last week, due to the similarity to a well-known hate symbol.

Bose QuietComfort 35 II expected to come with an in-built Google Assistant

September 18, 2017

Bose QuietComfort 35 II headphones, known internally as Baywolf, have now been spotted at a Best Buy store. Bose's QuietComfort 35 II is expected to come with a built-in Google Assistant. It may just allude to Google launching its own headphones that feature the Google Assistant built-in, though. While the headphones that were spotted today at Best Buy were in black, leaked images have also shown a pair of White colored Bose QuietComfort 35 II headphones.

GM to recall 2.5m cars in China over faulty airbags

September 18, 2017

China is the world's largest vehicle market, and Chinese leaders are notoriously sensitive to matters of face. Barra said that, while GM is moving at full speed to develop electric cars, consumers, not government should decide how cars are powered: "I think it's best when, instead of being mandated, customers are choosing the technology because it meets their needs", she said.

Ford Mondeo gets £2500 price cut and a simplified range

September 18, 2017

Each model comes with DAB digital radio, satellite navigation, emergency autonomous braking, front and rear parking sensors, and cruise control with a speed limiter. Since launch in Mondeo in 2015, Vignale has grown to represent 13% of orders. The Ford Mondeo is the core of Ford's business buyer offerings, with more than 85 per cent of Mondeos bought by company auto divers.

'Padmavati' teaser to be unveiled during Navratri celebrations?

September 18, 2017

So when fans came up with Shahid new set of pics where we see him sweating it out at a sword fighting session, we knew the actor is putting in a lot of hard work. Padmavati is considered to be a special film for Shahid. According to a source, Shahid trained with a language coach before and during the film's shooting to ideal the nuances of the language and the accent used in the film.

Will Super Micro Computer, Inc. (SMCI) Short Squeeze Soon?

September 18, 2017

As per Tuesday, January 26, the company rating was maintained by RBC Capital Markets. The Company's solutions range from server, storage, blade and workstations to full racks, networking devices, server management software and technology support and services.

Jamie Carragher raves about Alex Iwobi's display for Arsenal at Chelsea

September 18, 2017

Despite that run coming to an end, Chelsea captain Gary Cahill was pleased to take a point from a game they could easily have lost. The difference is that we are not in the transfer period. We played today against the champions of last season and if you play like this, I think you'll get a lot of points. "People forget that two months ago we beat Chelsea in the Cup final and they don't give you the Cup, you know", Wenger, whose side were lambasted after a 4-0 capitulation at ...

SpaceX Dragon cargo capsule released from ISS

September 18, 2017

Dragon is carrying about 3,800 pounds of cargo to Earth, including various science samples. Once manoeuvred in place, the Dragon fired its thrusters to move it a safe distance from the ISS before SpaceX flight controllers in Hawthorne, California, took over to command its deorbit burn.

Apple Bans Misleading Apps From App Store, Introduces Face ID, ARKit Guidelines

September 18, 2017

It serves as an outline defining what kind of iOS apps are allowed on the platform. Apart from the apps in the App store, the new guidelines have also been formatted for ARKit and Face ID. Lastly, Apple also added another guideline, "In extreme cases, such as apps that are found to facilitate human trafficking and/or the exploitation of children, appropriate authorities will be notified".

Malware discovered in CCleaner put millions of users at risk

September 18, 2017

But it's just been reported that up to 2.27 million users were put at risk from a backdoor found in a recent version of the program. Investigations by Talos revealed that the compromised version of the software had been available for download from the CCleaner server since 11 September, although an updated, non-compromised version was released a day later.

New variant of Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A launched, available in China

September 18, 2017

Xiaomi India on Monday confirmed the new variant launch news via its official Twitter handle. Recall that the smartphone is equipped with Snapdragon 425, 5.5-inch LCD display with HD resolution, battery capacity of 3080 mAh battery, 16 MP front and 13 MP main camera.

Waymo Seeks Delay in Self-Driving Trade Secret Trial Against Uber

September 18, 2017

For months, Waymo had been seeking to obtain a 2016 due diligence report that Uber had completed prior to obtaining Levandowski's company. Waymo has been after the report in question for months. The court filing from Waymo revealed that the report has evidence that makes it easier for the company for further investigation which can not be done by October 10, the date when the next trial is scheduled.

Moto X4 India launch imminent as Motorola puts up teasers on Twitter

September 18, 2017

Further, the brand has also posted an image of a smartphone, which carries a dual-camera setup at the back, which adds some strength to the claims. The price of the Moto X4 might be approximately Rs 30,000, which is the converted price from €399 Euro.

Porsche Mission E To Start At About $85000

September 18, 2017

Porsche's first all-electric auto will go on sale at the end of 2019, the vehicle maker revealed at this year's Frankfurt Motor Show, with pricing similar to the current Porsche Panamera, so likely starting around at least $85,000 in the U.S.

Micromax Bharat 3 Price in India

September 18, 2017

Stay tuned to GizBot for more updates! Both the phones with come 1GB RAM and 8GB internal storage. The company had recently announced the sale of 2 million Bharat 2 units, following which it had stated that Bharat 3 and 4 would also launch soon.

Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 Nougat Update rolling out to South American Countries

September 18, 2017

This Nougat update is especially for Galaxy A9 Pro (India), so do not try to install on other devices, you may end damaging that device. Since this new update is meant for the SM- J710MN model number of the Samsung J7 2016, we have to notice that this model number belongs to more countries such as Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil, Bolivia, Chile, Venezuela and other surrounding regions.

"Harmless drudge" Samuel Johnson remembered on his birth anniversary

September 18, 2017

The Google Doodle shows an animation of a dictionary , which opens up to reveal an entry called Lexicographer . While, today you might just Google a word to find its meaning, in the earlier times the dictionary helped people understand complex words and hence the role of Samuel Johnson is huge.

AG Paxton issues consumer alert following Equifax data breach

September 18, 2017

Equifax has set up a website to deal with the hack, equifaxsecurity2017.com, which provides updated information and the opportunity for consumers to enroll in free security monitoring for one year, which many experts recommend. How so? Their personally identifiable information may have been compromised, including Social Security numbers, addresses, drivers license numbers, and birth dates.

Apple Inc. Has a Tough iPhone Problem to Solve in 2018

September 18, 2017

Apple is offering the two iPhone 8 models in three colours: silver, space gray, and a new gold colour. Both Models featuring a 70 percent faster dual-core processor and new wireless chip. The mat would be available from next year. iPhone X is equipped with TrueDepth camera-and-sensor system to enable users to unlock it via a its new facial recognition feature called FaceID.

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 breaks 800000 predicted pre-orders in South Korea

September 18, 2017

If they would have launched three phones and named them iPhone 8 , iPhone 9 and iPhone X people would definitely be confused which model to buy. If you want to future-proof yourself as best as possible, the iPhone 8 , iPhone 8 Plus , and iPhone X are all here for you.

Facebook Allowed Ads To Target Users Who Liked 'How To Burn Jews'

September 18, 2017

In the wake of ProPublica's report Thursday that Facebook advertisers could have directed pitches to nearly 2,300 people interested in "Jew hater" and other anti-Semitic topics, the world's largest social network said it would no longer allow advertisers to target groups identified by self-reported information.

Here's what happened when I tried to freeze my credit

September 18, 2017

Company executives are also under scrutiny, after it was found that three Equifax executives sold shares worth a combined $1.8 million just a few days after the company discovered the breach. If you choose to freeze your credit to prevent someone else from opening new accounts in your name, the fee is $10 for Virginia residents and free for North Carolina residents.

No More New Content Planned After Battleborn's Fall Update

September 18, 2017

According to Steam Charts , the game now averages around 100 players daily, and while the free trial - essentially the game's version of going free to play - that the studio launched back in June helped for a few weeks in gathering more players, eventually and once again, the playerbase quickly died down.

When and How to Pre-Order the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus

September 18, 2017

With that in mind, the fact that iPhone 8 is already selling out may seem surprising, but it turns out the more boring handset is still an interesting proposition to consumers. 16,000 people have cast their vote in this poll. We already told you what you're missing out if you go the iPhone 8 route, and we told you how to preorder the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus in the States right now.

Galaxy Note 8 Real Camera Review: the best zoom on a phone

September 18, 2017

While these markets will be receiving the Galaxy Note 8, Samsung will also be looking to release its newest product to more markets as well in the coming weeks. Going with an older phone can mean significant savings, but it won't come with the latest camera and screen technology of the newest phones. In the United States, the price of the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 starts at $950.

Super Mario Odyssey Download Size Revealed

September 17, 2017

Switch owners anxious about the file size, they will be pleased to hear that Super Mario Odyssey only weights 5.7GB, which is enough for those who don't have a microSD card and just relying on the system storage of the system. Though the game size seems large, the Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild title took up 13.4 GB of space. According to Nintendo of America's support site , you can upgrade your storage with any microSD, microSDHC, or microSDXC memory card.

The Pirate Bay hijacks visitors' CPU causing 100% spikes, everyone loses their

September 17, 2017

The miner is provided by Coinhive where website owners can convert "CPU power of users into coins". It was found that the JavaScript code in the website uses your processor to mine Monero digital coins. The report stated that The Pirate Bay users recently started noticing increased CPU usage when visiting certain pages on the site. It was also noticed that the Monero cryptocurrency miner wasn't enabled.

New Apple mobile chip leaves the competition behind

September 17, 2017

Sales of iPhone X will start on November 3. This could be an issue for some potential iPhone X users, who are accustomed to adding their family members' prints with Touch ID, letting them operate the phone as well. Will the new iPhones be upgradable to iOS 11? The much awaited anniversary special edition device from Apple was announced recently and it has taken the internet by a storm.

Falconets Outscore Tanzania in U-20 women World Cup qualifier

September 17, 2017

The visitors' goalkeeper, Gelwa Migomba, frustrated the Falconets' effort with her superlative performance, stopping the Nigerian strikers' one-on-one strikes on several occasions. The captain, who acknowledged that the match was tough for her side, however, expressed disappointment over the team's loss to the Falconets. "But we will still work on the team to maintain the momentum and play better when they play the return leg", he said.

After Equifax: How to get a mortgage when your credit's been frozen

September 17, 2017

Information about the free service is provided on Equifax's website . Equifax officials said today that its massive security breach was possible via unpatched web application server vulnerability Apache Struts CVE-2017-5638, confirming what some in the security community expected to be the case last week when the news first broke.

French Olympic delegation celebrates 2024 Games victory

September 17, 2017

However DeFrantz played an important role with the LA 2028 Olympic bid serving as Senior Advisor for Legacy which is something that she knows a lot about. Paris and LA had been the only two candidates for the 2024 Games after Hamburg , Rome and Budapest withdrew from the race. It sees the Games return to the United States for the first time since the 1996 Atlanta Olympics and marks the third occasion in which Los Angeles has hosted (1932, 1984).

Face ID for new Apple phone

September 17, 2017

Those phones, Apple said, will shoot pictures with better colors and less distortion, particularly in low-light settings. Both iPhone 8 versions will allow wireless charging , a feature already offered in many Android phones, including Samsung models.

Can anyone see my credit report when it's frozen?

September 17, 2017

The State Attorney General's Office has taken in numerous calls from concerned Arkansans since Equifax announced 143 million Americans could be affected by a data breach that happened over the summer. "It is as bad as it gets", Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey said. Experts say as angry as you may be, few companies could handle the amount of demand the credit bureaus are getting right now.

5 steps you should take to protect yourself

September 17, 2017

If you are trying to apply for an apartment or loan, Hutchinson said you can still do so with the freeze. Each credit bureau allows you to sign up for a 90 day initial fraud alert . -At the Equifax website , you can also sign up for a free, one-year credit monitoring service before November 21st. But is that enough and how can you protect yourself? Accounts or activity you don't recognize could indicate identity theft, especially accounts opened recently.

Hot Stocks Report: Schlumberger Limited (SLB), Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (CDNS)

September 17, 2017

Eagle Asset Management Inc decreased Cadence Design Sys Inc ( CDNS ) stake by 49.51% reported in 2016Q4 SEC filing. A number of other large investors also recently modified their holdings of the business. BidaskClub downgraded shares of Cadence Design Systems from a "strong-buy" rating to a "buy" rating in a report on Wednesday, July 5th. BlackRock Inc.

Dragon Ball FighterZ Reveals Tien, Yamcha And Android 21 As Playable Fighters

September 17, 2017

Dragon Ball FighterZ releases in February 2018 for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. Speaking of new characters, Chiaotzu will make an appearance in Dragon Ball FighterZ, but only as a support character. Yamcha is a on-the-ground, close-range, rush-type fighter. Additionally, he can also use "Neo Wolf Fang Fist" as his Meteor special attack. Aside from the new female character , Bandai Namco Entertainment also confirmed that iconic Z Warriors Tien Shinhan and Yamcha will also be ...

Declassified specifications of the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus

September 16, 2017

The iPhone 8 Plus' battery is 2,675mAh in comparison to the iPhone 7 Plus' 2,900mAh cell. The iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus will be available from 22 September, priced from £699 and £799 respectively. While Apple claimed that the battery capacity of the new iPhones is the same as that of the last year's devices , a new report has said that there is a difference, and it is bad.