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Samsung's Odyssey Windows Mixed Reality headset arrives 6 November for $499

October 03, 2017

On paper, the Odyssey is a very impressive headset and could end up giving HTC and Oculus a run for their money. The page has the Samsung Odyssey priced at $499 Dollars (including motion controllers), making it the most expensive out of all the Windows Mixed Reality devices from Dell , HP, Lenovo and Acer - which are priced between $399 and $449).

Cities to be filled with virtual structures with Snapchat's AR art platform

October 03, 2017

The countdown aligned with Spielberg's talk at Vanity Fair. The hidden webpage details a partnership between Snap and Jeff Koons that will show his famous art installations as 3D objects in Snapchat's camera. When TechCrunch asked Snapchat about it, a company spokesperson told us " we're excited to share more soon ". Augmented Reality can hide content on a digital plane within the real world.

Instagram Stories now let you poll your friends

October 03, 2017

According to Instagram you can then write out your own question such as, "Where should I travel to next?" and customize customize the poll choices (like Paris, or Travel+Leisure's best city in 2017, San Miguel de Allende, Mexico ). Users can see the results of their polls by going to the viewers list for that particular image or video in their story. They will see the overall results so far after that.

Gran Turismo Sport Getting Limited Time Demo Next Week

October 03, 2017

The non PlayStation Plus peasants will have to wait until October 9 at 2PM Central to download the demo. Before then, though, there's a limited-time demo that's hitting the PlayStation Store on Monday. Campaign mode lets players try and work their way up the career ladder, trying their driving skills against a variety of different challenges. As you complete various trial and Daily Workouts, you will be awarded with numerous vehicle unlocks, in-game currency, and Experience Points, ...

Analyzing the Insider Data for The Walt Disney Company (DIS)

October 03, 2017

Institutions own 63.40% of The Walt Disney Company ( DIS)'s shares. Leading up to this report, we have seen a -1.32% fall in the stock price over the last 30 days and a -7.07% decline over the past 3 months. Its down 0.21, from 1.17 in 2017Q1. It is positive, as 77 investors sold DIS shares while 606 reduced holdings. Bb&T Securities Limited Liability has 0.51% invested in Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS).

Google Home Mini pre-order leak; Waymo ride-share coming soon

October 03, 2017

The premature posting has more or less confirmed the existence of this device. A recent tweet by San Francisco resident, Raymond Durk , claims that he spotted a new Google speaker being used. It is also anticipated that the Google Home Mini will sport same Google Assistant functionality as the Google Home, but with few changes like low audio capabilities overall.

Media companies fight to keep Uber v Waymo case public

October 03, 2017

Meanwhile, though Uber initially sought to seal the report , a spokesperson said in a statement to BuzzFeed News that the company is glad the document is now public. But Uber contends Kalanick said he insisted that Levandowski destroy any Google files he had in his possession before joining Uber and that this report is further evidence that none of the files made it to the ride-hail company.

Collect Google Street View Pics With $3500 Insta360 Pro

October 03, 2017

As the first Street View auto ready device, it will also be part of the Street View camera loan program, where 50 Insta360 Pros will be made available to borrow. After few weeks of processing, it could display on Street View in the standalone apps such as Google Maps, or Google Earth. This program provides cameras to photographers, travellers and a variety of organisations that want to make 360-degree content contributions to Street View from around the world.

Huge sinkhole in China swallows a $740000 Rolls-Royce vehicle

October 03, 2017

According to Channel News Asia , the incident took place in Harbin, the capital city of China's northeastern Heilongjiang province on Sunday, October 1. When it changed, he moved forward and suddenly he was staring at the ground, or more accurately, under the ground. You would never want to see a Rolls-Royce in this condition.

Nissan's sweat-sensing material lets you know when to take a drink

October 03, 2017

In a peculiar interior design experiment, Nissan covered the auto seats and steering wheel on a sporty Nissan Juke vehicle with a material that changes color when it absorbs sweat. "This particular application is obviously on the edge of usefulness but it shows a willingness to think more generally about these things and find a way forward".

Ireland refers Facebook data case to ECJ

October 03, 2017

Outside court, Mr Schrems said he was pleased with the referral to the CJEU. Ireland's Data Protection Commissioner brought the case following a legal challenge by Austrian lawyer and data privacy activist Max Schrems, who argued that the data commissioner should order Facebook to suspend the sending of data to the US.

Ubisoft looking for the best fart for new South Park game

October 03, 2017

All farts will be judged by a panel consisting of members from the San Francisco Studio, Mr Methane and a rep from South Park Digital Studios and the victor will be announced on 23rd October. The lucky victor will be announced there, as well as via Twitter and Facebook, on Monday, October 23. Entries are judged on by the community, and then a victor will be chosen from the top 10 by a panel of judges.

Google launches latest Android Wear beta for LG Watch Sport

October 03, 2017

Well, even after more than a year from its release, Android Nougat should have been running on much more devices than just 17.8%. There's no doubt that Google is playing with good cards by launching a beta program to Android versions.

AMD Radeon RX Vega bares its teeth in Forza Motorsport 7

October 03, 2017

That's a strong showing for AMD overall, and while we'd expect driver updates from Teams Red and Green to improve things in the future, it at least shows that Vega could have a bit more life in it than initially expected. At 4K, this lead is cut to 11%. While AMD's RX Vega line managed to offer competition to Nvidia's esteemed GTX 1080, the company's range failed to scratch the performance of the GTX 1080 Ti .

Facebook Messenger Lite now available to save data on stateside Android phones

October 03, 2017

Considering that Facebook Messenger Lite has been available only in developing countries, what is Facebook saying about wireless service in the US now that the data saving version of the app is offered in the states? It works with all Android devices running Gingerbread v2.3 or above.

PUBG is getting bombarded with negative Steam reviews

October 03, 2017

Steam's new histogram feature was introduced in September as a hedge against so-called "review bombings", where a large number of users log negative reviews over a short period of time. PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds has become the victim of a so-called "review-bomb" on Steam, where players band together to post negative reviews to affect the game's rating on the platform.

Cuphead Glitch Deletes Save Files on PC

October 03, 2017

Since the game launched, according to Kotaku , people had issues with downloading and installing the game. A Windows 10 PC Cuphead save glitch is destroying users' progress in a nasty, nasty way. It is unclear why using Alt-Tab to switch to the desktop cuts Cuphead from saving the player's progress, but at least players now know to avoid doing so.

Alfa Romeo grab another Nurburgring record

October 03, 2017

The first SUV in the over one-century-long history of the brand embodies the most authentic Alfa Romeo spirit: distinctive Italian style, state-of-the-art and innovative engines, ideal weight distribution, unique technical solutions and excellent weight-to-power ratio.

Hawken's PC Version Is Shutting Down, Getting Removed From Sale

October 03, 2017

Since then, the game has transitioned to consoles and the PC player base has waned over time, to the point where Reloaded Games is pulling the plug on Hawken's PC servers. Developer Reloaded Games has announced that the free-to-play mech shooter's PC servers on Steam will be shut down as the studio looks to "refocus [its] development efforts".

Ativo Capital Management Acquires $1.42 Million in Adobe Systems

October 03, 2017

Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co.'s holdings in Adobe Systems were worth $1,038,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Leavell Invest Management has 0.43% invested in Adobe Systems Incorporated (NASDAQ:ADBE) for 24,020 shares. Old National National Bank & Trust In has 11,967 shares for 0.09% of their portfolio.

Google blamed for promoting false info about Las Vegas shooter

October 02, 2017

As a ( since-deleted ) Gateway Pundit article stated, Danley is "Reportedly a Democrat Who Liked Rachel Maddow, MoveOn.org and Associated with Anti-Trump Army" based on information gleaned from his Facebook page. As of 8:45 a.m., most of the threads have stopped pushing the Danley narrative, but the fake news made its way to Twitter, as well. After the Las Vegas police released a statement naming an Asian woman, Marilou Danley as a "person of interest" in the mass shooting, a thread on ...

Stardew Valley Coming Soon to Nintendo Switch

October 02, 2017

Rumors have been circulating for months in regards to when Stardew Valley would be coming to the Switch, with Barone doing his best to keep fans informed all the while. It will not include multiplayer at launch, but should be the first console to receive multiplayer when it drops (hopefully) later this year (if not early next year).

OnePlus 5T launch canceled, OnePlus 6 to come in early 2018

October 02, 2017

OnePlus 6 is coming soon. Last year OnePlus launched OnePlus 3T which was the upgraded variant of OnePlus 3 . If you are waiting for an upgraded model of OnePlus 5 this year then you shouldn't wait anymore. The Chinese smartphone maker is also reported to introduce QHD Plus (2,880 x 1,440) resolution display along with 18:9 aspect ratio on the upcoming flagship compared to the 16:9 aspect ratio on the OnePlus 5.

Nissan Leaf Nismo concept heads to Tokyo

October 02, 2017

The new 2nd generation Nissan LEAF goes on sale in the United Kingdom costing from £26490 (after taxpayer grant), initially as a 2.ZERO Limited Edition. Interior features have been redesigned including a new seven-inch full-colour display unit. "That includes 17" alloys, Privacy, High Beam Assist, 7" TFT Screen, e-Pedal, Climate, auto lights and wipers, Sat Nav, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, ProPilot, Intelligent Cruise, Intelligent AroundView Monitor, Emergency Braking, Lane Departure ...

HTC Vive Fallout 4 VR bundle available now

October 02, 2017

Fallout 4 VR is set to launch on December 12th, so those who buy the HTC Vive will have to wait a while to be able to play it, but those who already own the Vive and buy Fallout 4 VR separately will be given a three-month free subscription to the gaming service Viveport, which typically costs $6.99 per month.

Roku Unveils Its 2017 Streaming Player Lineup

October 02, 2017

The Roku Express and Roku Express+ is the second-generation of the popular option. Both the base Roku Express model as well as the Roku Express Plus got new chips that are supposed to be five times more powerful than last year's models.

Forza Motorsport 7 OneDrive Music Support Will Be Released Later

October 02, 2017

The answer to this query is that VIP membership that comes with the Forza 7 Ultimate and Deluxe edition gives players some additional benefits like 2X Boost to credits earned for 25 races - some of you will say that's a great benefit? " Forza Motorsport 7 will let players use their personal playlists via OneDrive".

Nioh PC Release Date Announced, Will Support 4K

October 02, 2017

Complete Edition will include the base game (which our sister site GamesRadar seemed keen on at launch) and its three DLC expansions-Dragon of the North, Defiant Honour , and Bloodshed's End . Nioh: Complete Edition will be released November 7. Although Koei Tecmo doesn't specify as much, the Movie Mode will presumably run at a lower frame rate.

Apple open sources macOS and iOS kernel, but what does it mean?

October 02, 2017

Apple has released the source code kernel that its mobile operating system iOS is based on. The source code comes with a license Public Source License 2.0, which, as the developers noted, "is a pretty restrictive license". This release has also sparked some confusion among the open source enthusiasts. Apple hasn't made any sort of announcement about the release, but it's interesting to see that it is ARM-specific.

Nissan may announce a massive recall in Japan

October 02, 2017

Nissan hopes to get ahead of the problem by taking immediate action but there is concern this could result in a major recall of vehicles already sold - potentially involving up to 1m vehicles. The inspection oversight is an embarrassment for Nissan. The automaker said it was concerned safety inspections on some 60,000 vehicles produced in Japan were carried out by unqualified personnel, in contravention of government regulations.

Android P promised for current Android Nokia smartphones

October 02, 2017

The future proofing of course includes the entry level Nokia 3 as well. According to a report by Trusted Reviews , the announcement came at a launch event in the Philippines where Country Manager, HMD Global , Shannon Mead, stated that all existing Nokia 8 , 6, 5, as well as the Nokia 3, will be upgraded to Android P.

Megyn Kelly Tries Hard To Talk About Jane Fonda's Plastic Surgery

October 02, 2017

While praising Fonda, Kelly asked her about not being proud to agree that she worked on her body, but Fonda quickly asked her if that would be necessary to talk about at that time. In a Monday interview with the cast and creators of "Will & Grace", Kelly brought a male fan to meet the cast and asked him, "Is it true you became a lawyer - and you became gay - becomes of Will?" On top of drawing criticism, the question prompted backlash from "Will & Grace" star Debra Messing.

Sony Announces An Updated PlayStation VR Headset

October 02, 2017

How is it different? The PlayStation 4 got an HDR update a year ago, but it required manual disconnection to enable it. Beyond that, the system will launch with an updated processor unit, that enables HDR-passthrough, which will allow users to watch and play HDR-compatible content without having to disconnect the PSU between the PlayStation 4 and TV.

Minnesota Twins reporter calls Andrew Romine game a 'Detroit freak show'

October 02, 2017

Detroit Tigers player Andrew Romine accomplished the feat Saturday night, when he became just the fifth player ever to play all nine positions in one Major League Baseball game. Efren Navarro reached on an error in the second. Ausmus said before the game that the switch-hitting Candelario would be fine hitting as a left-handed batter.

Police seize ballot boxes at Catalan polling stations: interior ministry

October 02, 2017

Spain's Interior Ministry said nine members of the national police force and two members of the Civil Guard had been injured in scuffles. As the vote officially opened, scenes of chaos erupted as police began moving in to prevent people from casting their ballots, forcing their way into one sports centre in the town of Girona where the region's separatist leader was due to vote.

Lynx Force Decisive Game 5 in WNBA Finals

October 02, 2017

That's the kind of team effort they'll need if Minnesota plans to redeem itself after last year's loss. Stat of the game: The Sparks' 69 points was their second-lowest total this season; they had 68 against Seattle on July 25 (they won that game, though) and also against the Lynx in Game 2 of the Finals on September 26.

West Bengal: Peaceful Muharram observed, few requests for Durga immersion

October 02, 2017

All other big ticket puja committees also refrained from immersing their idols on Ekadashi, when the city witnessed more than 50 Muharram procession across different parts of the city. A few household pujas in the city today immersed their Durga idols but none of the big puja organisers. "A handful of household puja idols were immersed on Sunday morning and afternoon but the number is very few", said Supratim Sarkar, joint commissioner (headquarter) of Kolkata Police.

Redskins brace for Hunt and Chiefs

October 02, 2017

What insane things did Madden predict for this upcoming Chiefs game? Quarterback Kirk Cousins has played well with 25 completions and 365 yards and is finally settling into play like his Pro Bowl self. Last week they strolled into the StubHub Center and casually whipped up on the Los Angeles Chargers , 24-10. S'ua Cravens isn't playing safety after considering retirement, but Washington still has a premier corner in Josh Norman who will match up well against Tyreek Hill .

Huawei to launch Honor 9 in India on 5th October

October 01, 2017

In a reply to a user's question, Honor Global said that they are going to launch the Honor 9 in India on 5th October. Kindly stay tuned for more updates. The Smartphone's pricing details are like the following: RMB 2,299 for 4GB+64GB, 2,699 CNY for 6GB+64GB and 2,999 CNY for 6GB+128GB variant - available in color options of Blue, Black, and Gold.

Google Has More Up Their Sleeves?

October 01, 2017

Earlier this year, in June, Chromeunboxed reported that Google's next high-end Chromebook will include a button or keyboard shortcut to trigger the Google Assistant. Also, " Ultrapixel" is an HTC trademark, and even though Google has an Ongoing deal with HTC, that won't be finalized for many months, and Google will not be able to use HTC's trademark.

New Teaser Claims Huawei Mate 10 is not a Smartphone

October 01, 2017

Now, it is not yet known whether the Mate 10 will deliver what Huawei is claiming on the teaser. As Huawei has launched it's Kirin 970 processor at IFA 2017 with it's own AI, the Huawei Mate 10 is expected to come with some unbelievable AI tricks and features which will can surely give Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant and Siri a decent competition.

GoPro 6 Black Action Camera Gets A Rs 45000 Price Tag

October 01, 2017

This enables 4K video recording at 60 fps and 1080p Full HD at 240. An interesting additional functionality to the stories is the analysis of scenes and sensors to automatically add data tags making sharing your stories easier with less user input.

New LG smartphone keeps mosquitoes away

October 01, 2017

It emits ultrasonic waves from a mesh grid on the back of the phone. The company reports that the waves, "are absolutely safe and harmless for humans". According to the AMCA : "At least 10 studies in the past 15 years have unanimously denounced ultrasonic devices as having no repellency value whatsoever".

Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi: Shantanu Maheshwari Takes Homes The Trophy

October 01, 2017

He was won a trophy and a Jeep Compass auto. The Indian Expressquotes Maheshwari as saying, "I never expected to win the show when I signed it". I didn't even think I would reach the finale. He represented India with his troupe in World of Dance . The final episode of Khatron ke Khiladi was quite drama-action paced where all the contestants of the season came to encourage finalists.

Splunk Inc. (NASDAQ:SPLK) Director Sells $244667.80 in Stock

October 01, 2017

Shares of Splunk Inc . More interesting news about Splunk Inc (NASDAQ: SPLK ) were released by: Seekingalpha.com and their article: " Splunk: Growth Still Alive And Kicking, But Valuation Stretched" published on September 04, 2017 as well as Bloomberg.com's news article titled: "Symantec's Play for Splunk Ends After Review" with publication date: September 20, 2017.

Google Reportedly Retooling User Security with Optional USB Security Keys

October 01, 2017

Such drastic measures are being undertaken in order to protect high-profile users such as politicians, corporate executives and other influential individuals who tend to possess important information in their accounts. This comes in the wake of John Podesta, Hilary Clinton's 2016 campaign chairman, being hacked (phished) and having his Gmail-provided emails leaked during the last United States presidential campaign.

Xbox Insiders on the Alpha ring can now gift games to friends

October 01, 2017

However, led by Head of Xbox Phil Spencer stepping in to replace the godawful marketing "skills" of Don Mattrick, Microsoft have reinvested their sizeable coffers of cash into where it matters most. I imagine it's a case-by-case basis right now which they'll roll out to other games in the Microsoft Store in the coming weeks or months. Expect this feature to come to all Xbox One platforms in the near future.

Amazon Fire OS update based on Android Nougat, adds new features

October 01, 2017

The Amazon Fire TV Gen 3 was only announced a few days ago and will be launching with Fire OS 6 based on Android Nougat. Amazon's Nougat-based Fire OS 6 is here and it's got PiP mode, that is, if you're running a Fire TV device that has Fire OS 6, as Amazon notes that this is one of the features that will be coming to Fire TV with this new version of the software.

Apple investigating reports of new iPhone 8 'bursting open'

October 01, 2017

The iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus, which bring improvements such as better camera and wireless charging, were released in September 22. Pictures on social media showed an £800 iPhone 8 Plus handset that appeared to have split alongside the side.

A Look at 2 Trending Stocks: Huntsman Corporation (HUN), Akorn, Inc. (AKRX)

September 30, 2017

The company reported the earnings of $0.85/Share in the last quarter where the estimated EPS by analysts was $0.66/share. Beta is also an important valuation ratio for analyzing the stock of the company, HUN has its industry and Sector's beta remains at 0.86 and 0.78 respectively.

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