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Apple reports record number of USA national security requests

Сентября 30, 2017

Google discloses the number of user data requests from government authorities alongside the total number of users/accounts specified in those requests in six-month increments, subject to certain limitations. Google complied with 57 per cent of the requests then. For instance, it provided at least some of the data requested by the Indian government just 54 percent of the time and about 56 percent of the time to Germany.

PM greets countrymen on Dussehra

Сентября 30, 2017

The event also saw former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and President Kovind's other half Savita Kovind attending the celebration. "This day makes us recall the victory of good over evil". We should always strive to beat the evil by our own good". Later effigies of Ravan, Kumbhakarn and Meghnad were burnt at Delhi's Red Fort Ground. "We need the principles of Lord Ram to defeat the evils of society, which includes poverty", the President added.

Lattice Semiconductor Corporati (NASDAQ:LSCC) Moving Aggressively - Down $0.06

Сентября 30, 2017

Tower Research Capital LLC TRC grew its holdings in ON Semiconductor Corporation by 2,234.7% in the first quarter. Quantum Capital Management bought a new position in ON Semiconductor Corporation in the 2nd quarter worth about $261,000.

Uber Ex-CEO Travis Kalanick Names Directors in Power Play

Сентября 30, 2017

Early investor and board member Benchmark Capital said that it wouldn't have granted Kalanick this privilege if it had known about the various allegations of sexism and law-breaking at Uber. Kalanick still owns about 10% of the company, including so-called "super-voting shares" that give him about 16% of the voting rights of Uber. CEO Dara Khosrowshahi as its new chief.

Bethesda reveals brutal survival mode for 'Skyrim Special Edition'

Сентября 30, 2017

After that window is over, it'll become a premium purchase. The survival mode will be similar to many player-created mods found in the PC, except that this upcoming one will be officially launched by Bethesda. Eating raw food also has effects on the characters' health. Players will have to face extreme hunger, which significantly decreases their stamina, so they need to search for food to survive.

Assassin's Creed Origins Discovery Tour is a Combat-Free Mode

Сентября 30, 2017

Players will soon have the opportunity to walk through ancient Egypt and explore the Assassin's Creed: Origins' map without the constraints of time limits or combat in an upcoming "Discovery Tour" game mode, announced Ubisoft on Wednesday.

Call of Duty: WWII PS4 Pro Version Details

Сентября 30, 2017

While the Playstation 4's 4K console is widely available in the market, Microsoft is yet to launch and get players their Xbox One X experience. "The new facial system, the new animation system, the new rendering physics system, [PS4] all brings that to life.

YouTube tightens rules around videos with external links

Сентября 29, 2017

Users must now join the YouTube Partner Program in order to add end cards with external links - a common way for YouTubers to point fans toward merchandise or Patreon pages. Either way, this is no way means that YouTubers can't put an external link in the video, it only means that they can no longer put external links in the end cards without the approval.

The New Red Dead Redemption 2 Trailer Is Out Now

Сентября 29, 2017

The new trailer gives out some details to the story and the characters that are going to be a part of it. Some Red Dead Redemption 2 screenshots have surfaced from yesterday's new trailer. The Van Der Linde gang returns and we even see a young Dutch. Here are some of the best reactions to the new Red Dead Redemption 2 trailer! We get to see the great west in all of its glory and for one thing we are now completely sure that Red Dead Redemption 2 is indeed a prequel.

Galaxy Tab A 9.7 gets Android 7.1.1 Nougat update via OTA

Сентября 29, 2017

We have seen a number of drop tests and also some torture tests videos of the new Apple iPhone 8 , we have also seen a number of tests on the Samsung Galaxy S8 . At this point, we have no indications that the new Note series handset will explode like its predecessor did. This type of testing method is not perfect, and granted, users are not likely to bounce around between 16 apps within a couple of minutes.

The Wii Shopping Channel Will Close On January 31st 2019

Сентября 29, 2017

After this date users will no longer be able to buy titles or applications from the channel for the Wii or Wii U . Wii Points will no longer be available for purchase starting March 27, 2018 at 4:59am JST. Originally reported by Gematsu , the Wii Shop Channel will be undergoing a few stages of shut down over the next year and a bit. It was the first console to introduce motion controls to gaming, with the "Wiimote" allowing players to swing the controller around to perform a variety of ...

OnePlus 5 spotted running Android 8.0 Oreo, beta testing may commence soon

Сентября 29, 2017

Mark Trundle, HMD Global 's General Manager for Australia, New Zealand, and Indonesia regions, confirmed this in an interview with GadgetGaul, an Australian tech channel. The Galaxy S8 will reportedly receive Oreo as part of software package G950FXXU1BQI1, whereas the same upgrade should bear the version number G955FXXU1BQI1 for the Galaxy S8 Plus.

Birmingham Commonwealth Games bid gets official go-ahead

Сентября 29, 2017

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) in the United Kingdom made the announcement Friday only one day prior to the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) Sept. The deadline for other countries to submit their bid to host the 2022 games is tomorrow, and so far only Birmingham has put itself forward. The next edition of the games will be held at Australia's Gold Coast early next year.

McLaren Unveils BP23 Hypercar Prototype

Сентября 29, 2017

The British manufacturer's test mule is based on the current McLaren 720S but that is where the similarities stop. "The goal of this auto is to give customers the ability to have a high level of luxury, bespoke elements on the vehicle, high performance, high speed - a very much road-focused grand tourer", he adds.

Honda Sports EV concept to be revealed at Tokyo show

Сентября 29, 2017

A close look at the instrument panel in the Honda-supplied images also suggests the bike will be configurable for different levels of newbies - it is pictured displaying "Mode 4", so there will be at least four modes. No word yet whether the Sports EV Concept is also destined for production. Honda doesn't now sell any electric models in Europe. Honda will also use the show to celebrate 60 years and the 100-million production milestone of its Super Cub motorcycle with a special-edition model.

Alfa Romeo's SUV has Claimed a Nurburgring Record

Сентября 29, 2017

The Italian performance SUV proved itself eight seconds quicker than the category's previous record holder, the former-generation Porsche Cayenne Turbo S (7 minutes 59.7 seconds). With the Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio , where other SUVs stop at utility, Alfa Romeo took on the challenge to create the flawless mix of high performance, authentically sporty driving dynamics, Italian style and engineering technology with the comfort and roominess features which are typical of this segment.

Tag: Panasonic P99 Specifications

Сентября 29, 2017

The smartphone can now be purchased from the company's brand shops and retail outlets in Black, Blue, and Champagne Gold color variants. Powered by a quad-core processor set at 1.25GHz coupled with 2GB RAM, the phone seems to possess little downmarket specifications, given that at a cheaper price and availability Redmi 4 is already reigning the business.

Amazon announces Echo Spot smart alarm clock

Сентября 29, 2017

If the past is a precedent, these devices will run out fast. The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you'll like. For the first time in almost three years, Amazon updated its smart Echo speaker. In all, this is a pretty significant update to Amazon's lineup of devices, and one that should further cement its place in the center of smart homes.

Samsung's Galaxy S8 Active could be heading to T

Сентября 29, 2017

As for the specifications, the S8 Active will have a 5.8-inch 2960 x 1440 resolution display without the curve of the Galaxy S8, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor, 4GB of RAM, and 64GB of internal storage with microSD expansion. No other big Samsung announcements are expected this year, so a B71 device would have to be this S8 Active, a mid-range smartphone, or some kind of tablet.

Live Más With This Taco Bell & Forever 21 Clothing Line!

Сентября 29, 2017

First, we were blessed with a line of hamburger-print sweatsuits from McDonald's , which the company delivered through UberEATS . After making the Earth-shattering announcement that they'll soon be gifting us with a new chain of makeup stores dubbed Riley Rose , our fave fast-fashion retailer is teaming up with a new partner that has us scratching our heads in wonder: Taco Bell .

Sun Life Financial Inc. (SLF) Position Boosted by Commonwealth Bank of Australia

Сентября 29, 2017

Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 40.90% of the company's stock. After $0.83 actual EPS reported by Sun Life Financial Inc for the previous quarter, Wall Street now forecasts -8.43% negative EPS growth. Nine research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating , two have issued a buy rating and one has given a strong buy rating to the stock.

Goldman Sachs Group Inc (GS) Analysts See $4.34 EPS

Сентября 29, 2017

On Wednesday, November 2 the stock rating was initiated by Deutsche Bank with "Buy". Beech Hill Advsr has 0.18% invested in Goldman Sachs Group Inc (NYSE:GS) for 1,507 shares. A number of analysts recently weighed in on the stock. Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P. serves as the investment advisor to the Fund. (The) in a research note on Wednesday, August 9th.

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV (NYSE:FCAU) Stock on the Move

Сентября 29, 2017

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Big improvements coming to Dead Rising 4

Сентября 29, 2017

These changes range from the improvement of human enemies to the addition of more meaningful sidequests and many small tweaks and adjustments to the overall experience. Human enemy AI has been changed across the board, so all enemy human types should be better at using cover, blocking attacks with shields and countering.

Google Expands Access to its Android Parental Controls

Сентября 29, 2017

To use Family Link, the app must be installed on both the kids' and parental device. Actually, there are a few other limitations: Family Link for kids only works on Android 7.0 or newer devices, or on a select list of devices based on Android 6.0+ .

Nissan Intelligent Choice pre-owned auto business launched

Сентября 29, 2017

Commenting on the new initiative, Satinder Singh Bajwa, Director for Sales, Network, CQ (Customer Quality) and POC (Pre-Owned Car), Nissan Motor India said: "Pre-owned auto market in India is growing at an exponential rate". Nissan Intelligent Choice will also be offering finance and insurance schemes to its customers, through Nissan Finance. Nissan Finance, the finance arm of Nissan India, and HDFC, as finance partner, will offer finance options with the lowest rate of interest and maximum ...

Addison Capital Co Has $767000 Position in Microsoft Corporation (MSFT)

Сентября 29, 2017

Before trading, trader, investor or shareholder must have an eye on stock's historical performance. 5,093,238 shares of the company traded hands. Phillips 66 (NYSE:PSX) has risen 0.77% since September 28, 2016 and is uptrending. Bell Commercial Bank holds 1.26% of its portfolio in Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT ) for 51,361 shares. Commerce Bank sold 39,492 shares as Microsoft Corp ( MSFT)'s stock rose 4.75%.

Special edition pickups, perks for owners in Chevy's centennial plan

Сентября 29, 2017

To mark the occasion, Chevy introduced the Special Edition Silverado and Colorado, which each wear a special Bow Tie designed with queues from the brand's history of 100 years since the production of its first truck. Chevrolet is still the only manufacturer to offer customers a three-truck portfolio - featuring the Colorado, Silverado and Silverado HD - and a full line of special editions, giving customers more options for the flawless truck to fit their needs and personal style.

China sets 2019 deadline for automakers to hit green-car sales targets

Сентября 29, 2017

But even before that, automakers were aghast at draft requirements, first reported at the end of April, that China "would require as much as 8 percent of [all car] sales in China to be electric vehicles as early as next year ". The MIIT will determine future quotas later, the statement said. China is keen to combat air pollution and close a competitive gap between its newer domestic automakers and global rivals.

Time to Reconsider Edwards Lifesciences Corporation (NYSE:EW) After More Short Sellers?

Сентября 29, 2017

Wellington Shields Capital Management Llc acquired 27,050 shares as Edwards Lifesciences Corp. Egerton Capital UK LLP bought a new position in shares of Edwards Lifesciences Corporation during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $217,805,000.

Mario was punching Yoshi in the head in Super Mario World

Сентября 29, 2017

For example, a few years back website Supper Mario Broth tried to disprove the Mario-is-punching-Yoshi theory with the images below, explaining that "Yoshi contorts his face before Mario's hand overlaps his head" and that "official art suggests Mario is simply pointing forward to show Yoshi what to lick".

Mitsubishi's Plug-in Hybrid Crossover is Finally Heading to the US

Сентября 29, 2017

M - Jump into the wayback machine to spring 2016, when Mitsubishi unveiled the Outlander Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle and promised a fall 2016 on-sale date. "A runaway success all over the world, it's coming to Canada complete with Mitsubishi Motors' top technological advances, all the best attributes of our highly successful Outlander model, and a pricing strategy that is sure to win over consumers", said Tony Laframboise, president and CEO, Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada".

FCC chair wants Apple to activate iPhone FM chips after disaster

Сентября 28, 2017

Those exhortations have been mainly directed at Apple , whose iPhone accounts for more than 40 percent of the US smartphone market. As an alternative, people could use their phones like portable radios to get access to information. However, not all device manufacturers choose to enable the function, according to a Qualcomm spokesman. The call was echoed by the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission Ajit Pai who said it can help get emergency information to those in need.

New McLaren BP23 hyper-GT - more details revealed

Сентября 28, 2017

The manufacturer has offered a glimpse into the development program of the halo auto code-named BP23, releasing images of a special 720S-based mule converted to run in a three-seat configuration. The first customers will receive cars only in 2019. If you're looking for a new track-focused McLaren monster, look no further than the P15 Ultimate Series which will apparently arrive before the BP23 due to the three-seater's complexity.

SteelSeries launches new Apex 150 splash proof gaming keyboard

Сентября 28, 2017

Over the past few months, SteelSeries has been on a roll, releasing the Apex M750 , the Rival 310, Sensei 310 , and most recently, the Rival 110 . In doing so, the company is able to include features like splash resistance, RGB lighting (five zones) and integration with SteelSeries Engine, as well as anti-ghosting and 24-key rollover.

Katy Perry: Will You Be My Witness? - Official Trailer

Сентября 28, 2017

Watch the Will You Be My Witness? trailer below. The preview shows highlights from the live stream, including appearances by celebrity guests including Anna Kendrick , Sia , RuPaul , Caitlyn Jenner and America Ferrera . "Everyone will get to witness all of me, not just the glam me". "I can not be free until you are free", Ferrera says. Taylor Swift fans are already familiar with this newer form of access, as Swift created a video-on-demand service called Taylor Swift Now a year ago ...

JioPhone early refund: Recharge must be worth Rs 1500 in a year

Сентября 28, 2017

Those who fail to make recharges worth at least Rs. 1,500 in a year Reliance Jio reserves the right to ask the customer to return the handset. This would not be a surprise to many, considering the company would want the buyers of its phone to remain on its network.

Google Home 'Max' High-End Stereo Speakers Reportedly In The Works

Сентября 28, 2017

Will the Google Home Max be metal instead of plastic? In case people have forgotten, the original Google Home only featured a couple of 2-inch drivers with passive radiators. Specifics of the make up of the speaker aren't known, so it's unclear if this is a 360 degree or directional style set up at this stage. If the company announces the new Max model as early as next week, it could help calm the hype surrounding the HomePod.

Google readying a premium Google Home model?

Сентября 28, 2017

The idea behind the Google Home Max is that it will be the company's way of competing with the likes of the Sonos Play:3 , which is able to deliver stereo sound with deeper bass for an immersive listening experience. The source rep