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Take a Look at the Environments of Horizon - The Frozen Wilds DLC

October 13, 2017

The video focuses on the Cut, a boreal wasteland situated north of the Banuk homelands, and separating them from the rest of the world. However, if you don't own Horizon: Zero Dawn yet, Guerrilla will launch a Complete Edition including the game and the new DLC on December 5.

Download Play Store APK version 8.3.42

October 13, 2017

Today's release doesn't seem to be bringing anything noticeable and may just be another release sent out to fix bugs and security flaws. Now that this functionality is working, Google will be able to add new features to its wearable device platform in the future through app updates without having to wait to bundle them into over-the-air firmware updates.

IPhone X Manufacturers Struggling With Facial Recognition Production Issues

October 13, 2017

The technology firm later unveiled the top-of-the-line flagship with an official release date almost a couple of months after the announcement, anticipatedly because of the issues relating to the mass production and component supplies. The Centrio News reported earlier this week that Kuo noted that Apple purportedly stumbled on some speed wallops with the TrueDepth Camera System component due to the intricacy of the supplies required.

EA Addresses Pay-to-Win Controversy With Star Wars Battlefront 2

October 13, 2017

EA has now addressed this issues via a new post . "As a balance goal, we're working toward having the most powerful items in the game only earnable via in-game achievements". Despite DICE's reassurances, there are still those who want to play a version of the game where you don't have to worry about what Star Cards you or your opponent have access to.

Experts Watch-list Companies: Bunge Limited (BG), Activision Blizzard, Inc. (ATVI)

October 13, 2017

Its segments include Activision Publishing, Inc (Activision), Blizzard Entertainment, Inc (Blizzard), King Digital Entertainment (King) and Other. Activision Blizzard, Inc is a developer and publisher of interactive entertainment content and services.

Porsche launches subscription program for sports cars and SUVs

October 13, 2017

Cadillac GM, -1 .32% announced earlier this year it was offering its vehicles for a flat monthly fee of $1,500, which includes similar amenities: a concierge to deliver the auto, a mobile app to reserve it, and access to various models. "With Porsche Passport, we now offer our customers a simple and flexible driving solution at their fingertips". To apply, you'll have to download the Porsche Passport app available on Apple and Android devices and go through the application process.

Here's Linkin Park's "Carpool Karaoke" Episode

October 12, 2017

Ken Jeong hosts this particular episode, and, given the fervor in which he sings along to " Numb ", " In The End " and " Talking To Myself ", the actor and comedian looks thoroughly stoked to share his screams with Bennington, Mike Shinoda and Joe Hahn.

Apple joins 75 companies urging US Supreme Court for gay employees' protections

October 12, 2017

But a federal appeals court in Chicago, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit, ruled earlier this year that the law covers sexual orientation. Greg Nevins, a lawyer with Lambda, confirmed that the organisation would appeal the decision. The coalition of companies in the Supreme Court case argued for clarity and uniform positions on this issue, particularly given the different stances from the government agencies.

Nintendo Tipped To Resurrect Original Game Boy

October 12, 2017

A new trademark application filed by Nintendo has ignited rumours of an impending Game Boy launch. With the Nintendo NES Classic releasing a year ago and the SNES Classic following suit in 2017, many would believe that the N64 Classic would be up next but it seems the company might have other ideas.

McLaren creates two bespoke MSO R supercars

October 12, 2017

One of the first McLarens commissioned at this level was the McLaren X-1. One very lucky customer will soon be taking delivery of two unique McLaren models , dubbed the MSO R Coupe and Spider. Primarily in black with red stitching, the theme is reversed for the seats, which are red with black stitching and feature an MSO R logo embroidered in black on the headrest.

Osinbajo admits approving NNPC contracts

October 12, 2017

Kachikwu, had in a leaked letter dated August 30, 2017 and addressed to President Muhammadu Buhari , alleged that Baru awarded contracts to the tune of $25 billion and simultaneously made senior executive appointments without due consultations with the Board of the NNPC as required by law.

Nubia Z17S launched in China: Price, specs and more

October 12, 2017

Nearly every company is now coming out with a bezel-less smartphone - a trend that started with Xiaomi Mi MIX. It comes with a 5.73-inch display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2040 pixels and pixel density of 403ppi. It comes with a layer of sapphire protection lens. Furthermore, the camera is equipped with the new NeoVision 7.0 image engine. Its AI Portrait mode offers features like face recognition, edge processing, 3D beauty, level enhancement etc.

New story trailer reveals three playable characters for Need for Speed: Payback

October 12, 2017

Payback will feature the addition of "derelicts", run-down classic cars that can be acquired, restored to their former glory, and even enhanced into souped-up muscle cars. Jessica is always on the run and prefers high-level, high-paying jobs for her. Offroad races and drifting are his specialties and he never wavers around a tight corner or fears getting dirty on the trail.

Sony unveils officially licensed mini PS4 controllers

October 12, 2017

This cute controller saves on space by shrinking down the DualShock 4's touchpad to button size. Nacon's controller specifically offers a contextual LED light that offers up in-game information in supported titles. Then Hori's new adorable-looking Wired Mini Gamepad might just be the controller for you. For now, these controllers have only been confirmed on the European PlayStation Blog, with no mention of them on its USA counterpart.

Mini harks back to the past with limited-run 1499 GT

October 12, 2017

The all-new MINI 1499 GT treads a similar path for 2017. Powered by a 102bhp Twin Turbo engine, the MINI 1499 GT will accelerate from 0-60mph in a fraction over ten seconds. It's based on the entry-level model Mini One, but has styling features lifted straight from the range-topping John Cooper Works model. Interior features include John Cooper Works Sports seats, badges, and steering wheel, as well as multi-function controls, cruise control, a Visual Boost radio with MINI Connected smartphone ...

Target Expands Google Express Offer Nationwide

October 12, 2017

The big-box retailer is among several that are deepening their relationships with Google's voice-activated shopping platform in a battle for market share against Amazon 's Alexa-enabled devices. Currently, Google Home and Assistant on Android TV are the only places where you can place orders, but "soon", it will go live on Android and iOS devices with the Assistant.

Western Digital: MAMR hard-disk paves way for 40TB drives by 2025

October 12, 2017

Western Digital showed off a a prototype hard drive with a potentially revolutionary new energy-assisted magnetic recording technology called microwave-assist magnetic recording (MAMR ). The event, held at the company's headquarters in Silicon Valley, included a demonstration of the world's first microwave-assisted magnetic recording (MAMR) HDD and presentations from company executives and the inventor of MAMR technology, Professor Jimmy Zhu from Carnegie Mellon University.

Investors Buy Shares of Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) on Weakness

October 12, 2017

They noted that the move was a valuation call. GOOG has been the topic of several research analyst reports. Shares in Alphabet Inc (NASAQ: GOOGL ) opened higher on Wednesday after Credit Suisse hiked its price target for the Google owner.

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) Rating Reiterated by Jefferies Group LLC

October 12, 2017

It has underperformed by 11.20% the S&P500. Americafirst Capital Management Llc increased Express Scripts Holding Co (ESRX) stake by 208.39% reported in 2017Q2 SEC filing. Sumitomo Mitsui Asset Management Ltd has invested 0.05% of its portfolio in Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp (NASDAQ: CTSH ). It worsened, as 53 investors sold CTSH shares while 330 reduced holdings.

Future Apple iPhone Could Feature A Foldable Display

October 12, 2017

Apple Inc ( Apple ) designs, manufactures and markets mobile communication and media devices, personal computers, and portable digital music players, and a variety of related software, services, peripherals, networking solutions, and third-party digital content and applications.

Teens Get Their Own Amazon Accounts, With Parents' Approval

October 12, 2017

Amazon has announced a new service that will open up its gargantuan ecommerce platform to millions more teenagers. The new service should also make life a little easier for parents - a key demographic for Amazon - allowing them to create separate Amazon log-ins for their kids that they can monitor.

Google to integrate Duo App to Android by default

October 12, 2017

Calls can be made to contacts through your Android Phone, Contacts and Android Messages apps. In Contacts, you will notice a Duo video call icon has also appeared, while in Android Messages app, you can start a call straight from your chat.

Facebook unveils 'Oculus Go' standalone VR headset

October 12, 2017

For a job he does not need a computer or mobile device . The headset will be a cousin to the Gear VR, allowing people to play games via the bundled controller, indulge in some social VR with friends, and watch movies when it ships next year.

Introducing the brand new waterproof Kindle Oasis

October 12, 2017

The new Kindle Oasis improves on the luxury version of Amazon's e-reader line from a year ago with the addition of an ambient light sensor to adjust the front light, which has an increased number of LEDs and is now more evenly spread. The look of the last year's Oasis has been redefined. The default storage capacity is 4GB and can be increased to 8GB. Amazon .ca has unveiled the all-new Kindle Oasis , the company's newest e-reader.

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTWO) Quarterly EPS Analysis

October 12, 2017

About 1.05M shares traded. Owens-Illinois Inc (NYSE:OI) has risen 20.39% since October 10, 2016 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 30.29% the S&P500. The original version of this report can be read at https://www.truebluetribune.com/2017/10/11/take-two-interactive-software-inc-ttwo-rating-lowered-to-market-perform-at-cowen-and-company.html.

Samsung Galaxy S9 Release Date Could Include This Newly Announced ISOCELL Sensor

October 12, 2017

The South Korean company's new image sensors are catering to demands for "sleeker smartphones" with "high resolution image sensors in small chip packages". With 12 million focus detecting pixels, the sensor is able to quickly focus on small still objects as well as lock on and track moving objects without losing focus, even in low-light environments.

Reliance Infra in talks with Adani to sell Mumbai power business

October 12, 2017

Moody's is not taking any rating action at this stage given that no binding offer has been made and the uncertainty around the ultimate final terms of any potential offer, it added. The proposed acquisition is subject to several conditions, including satisfactory due diligence, execution of a documentation, and certain approvals.

Razer Teases "Biggest Unveiling" for November 1, Could be a Phone

October 12, 2017

Earlier claims undoubtedly point to a gaming mobile device by Razer , which could possibly mean an Android powered Razer gaming smartphone. WATCH for our biggest unveiling... Now Razer has something planned for November 1. There is no info on the specs of the Razer smartphone and we are pretty eager to know what it packs and how it will measure up against current smartphones.

Amazing Stories: Apple Makes Deal with Steven Spielberg for Series Reboot

October 12, 2017

Apple declined to comment on the deal. Apple hired a new team made up of former Sony executives to produce and buy television shows, Bloomberg reported . It has pledged to spend US$1 billion (S$1.36 billion) on original productions next year. Apple is preparing to tell some unbelievable stories. Even though it appears to be more serious about TV programming, Apple still isn't sending anywhere near Netflix, which is pouring $6 billion into its line-up this year as it tries to expand ...

Andromeda, Dead Space 3 and more are coming soon to EA Access

October 12, 2017

Dead Space 3 is making its way to the EA Access Vault on Xbox One between now and December as well, making the entire Dead Space collection available to play through the service. But EA aren't done there. As always, a host of trials are also incoming for Origin and EA Access subscribers, including Play First Trials, which give limited early access to upcoming games, for Star Wars Battlefront II and Need for Speed: Payback .

Bug reportedly exposed T-Mobile customers' personal data

October 12, 2017

Security researcher Karan Saini, founder of startup Secure7, discovered the flaw last week and informed T-Mobile about it. T-Mobile quickly patched the bug and offered Saini a $1,000 bug bounty. "We were alerted to an issue that we investigated and fully resolved in less than 24 hours", said T-Mobile in a statement to Motherboard . It seems that we don't know just how many customers were affected by this vulnerability, so if T-Mobile talks about it any further, we'll be sure to let you know.

Mr. Robot - Whiterose Quotes Groucho Marx About "Fear of the Thorn"

October 12, 2017

I watched the show but didn't really know what was happening or why it was happening, what was happening next, or even why I should care about what was happening next. This is only the beginning of the insanity that season 3 of Mr. Robot holds. Official episode synopsis from USA Network: "elliot gets woke. realizes his mission.

Here's The Launch Trailer, PC Features For 'The Evil Within 2'

October 12, 2017

The Evil Within 2 is almost upon us and to wet our beaks just a bit more before Friday, Bethesda Softworks released a new launch trailer for the third-person horror title earlier this morning. The only way out... is in. Players once again get to put themselves in the shoes of Sebastian Castellanos to confront the horrors of the STEM machine.

India qualify for AFC Asian Cup 2019

October 12, 2017

India would have their sights set for qualifying for the 2019 AFC Cup qualifiers when they take on Macau in the fifth match of the third round. The winners led 1-1 at the interval. The drizzle had stopped by then and both teams headed to the interval at 1-1. But an acrobatic Ho Man Fai kept off Sandesh Jhingan's header off a Eugeneson Lyngdoh corner.

Truck Bursts Into Flames After Crash in Singleton

October 11, 2017

One man was trapped in his auto when it was hit by the truck this morning (October 11) in Singleton, and is now in a life-threatening condition. A stolen truck crashed into a building and multiple cars leaving a number of people injured in the Hunter region.

Apple reportedly partnering with LG for folding iPhone

October 11, 2017

Samsung is speculated to make a lot of cash from sales of Apple's iPhone X. Like, a lot. LG reportedly completed its own foldable OLED panel prototype two to three years ago and has been upgrading the durability and the yield rate. The reason is that Samsung supplies a number of the phone's components - notably its curved OLED display. So, why not just go with Samsung Display and get it out sooner? What's really surprising about this new report is that Apple is planning on creating a ...

Phishing attack dupes iPhone users into revealing their Apple ID password

October 11, 2017

From there, the app could send that popup and subsequently log the Apple ID and password. But developer Felix Krause discovered that an app only needs about 30 lines of code to include a fraudulent "Enter your Apple ID password" popup that can be used to steal user data.

Super Mario Odyssey: Ranking All 8 Revealed Kingdoms So Far

October 11, 2017

The upcoming Super Mario Odyssey has earned heaps of praise before its release with many comparing it to the widely loved The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild for the Switch as well. Finally, those who pick up the Bowser figure will get to don his wedding outfit within the game and will also be provided with information on the locations of the regional coins.

Tom Holland and Will Smith Teaming for Animated Comedy 'Spies in Disguise'

October 11, 2017

The feature-length film is a Fox Animation production , with Blue Sky Studios and Chernin Entertainment overseeing the project. You can get your first look at the characters below. Holland debuted as Spider-Man in Captain America: Civil War and starred in Spider-Man: Homecoming. On the other hand, Holland will give his voice for Walter, who has a sharp mind but is not a great socialiser.

Moving Fire Overwhelms Napa Home, Kills World War II Veteran and Wife

October 11, 2017

Mike Rippey told KPIX that his parents met as children in a small town in Wisconsin. There were the remains of the garage and an old Lexus, now a charred heap. They have lived in Napa for 35 years, which is longer than they have lived anywhere else in their lives. A caregiver was at the house that evening and had cooked dinner for the Rippeys.

Intel works on "next stage" of quantum computing

October 11, 2017

However, despite much experimental progress and speculation, there are inherent challenges to building viable, large-scale quantum systems that produce accurate outputs. In the past, Intel have been quite content to leave parallel computing to the GPU giants - AMD and Nvidia - although quantum computing may offer the processor behemoth another shot at the computational heavyweights.

Intex Aqua Lions X1+ and X1 with shatterproof displays launched in India

October 11, 2017

Intex Aqua X1 and Aqua X1+ come with shatterproof display toughened multiple times than a traditional glass. Both the smartphones have unbreakable displays with one-time screen replacement warrant valid for one year. The Aqua Lions X1 has been priced at Rs 7,499, while the X1 Plus comes at a price of Rs 8,499. For that price, the features offered in both phones make them suitable for budget shoppers.

Motorola Special Diwali Offer

October 11, 2017

Furthermore, Motorola phone buyers who subscribe to Reliance Jio can also claim up to 100GB extra 4G data and also lucrative instalment offers via Bajaj FinServ EMI (Easy Monthly Instalment). Motorola's new offer focuses on the devices available offline. To avail the discounts, you can visit the link to locate the stores near you. With the festive season having started, several companies have started offering discounts on smartphones, accessories and more in India.

Nissan reveals the gamer's dream: a PlayStation remote controlled GT-R

October 11, 2017

Six computers in the boot update controls 100 times a second. All this, to celebrate the launch of the new Gran Turismo Sport game , available from October 18 in Australia. Check out Mardenborough driving the GT-R /C via remote control in the video below. A Racelogic VBOX Motorsport sensor relayed speed information to an LCD display in the helicopter for Mardenborough to judge speeds with.

Samsung launches Star Wars-inspired robot vacuum cleaners

October 11, 2017

The Darth Vader model differentiates itself from the Stormtrooper model because it features Wi-Fi, a 7-segment digital display and comes with a remote control whereas the Stormtrooper model only has an indicator light in place of the display and doesn't come with a remote.

ZTE Blade Force launches on Boost Mobile for $130

October 11, 2017

Going through the ZTE Blade Force specifications , it has 5.5 inch IPS crystal clear display for easy viewing, reading, playing, and watching. Graphics are handled by the chip's integrated Adreno 505 GPU. "The ZTE Blade Force continues to demonstrate how ZTE seamlessly blends innovation and affordability into our lineup, while remaining true to what consumers want most in their smartphone", said Lixin Cheng, CEO of ZTE Mobile Devices.

Petrol bunks to observe bandh in city on October 13

October 11, 2017

The Goa Petrol Pump Owners Association (GPPOA) has chose to join the nationwide protest call given by United Petroleum Front on October 13 but has said "emergency services would be spared from the strike". If our demands are not met, we will resort to indefinite protest from October 27. Fuel dealers have called a nationwide strike to oppose the amendment in the Marketing Discipline Guidelines (MDG) 2012.

OnePlus allegedly collects personal details of smartphone users

October 11, 2017

Moore discovered that some of the data being sent to OnePlus' servers included the phone's IMEI number, the phone number, MAC addresses, mobile network names and IMSI prefixes, Wi-Fi connection info, and the phone's serial number. Apparently, there are two apps are to be blamed for collecting and sending personal information to OnePlus' domain: OnePlus Device Manager and OnePlus Device Manager Provider.

Spy vs spy vs spy as Israel watches Russian hackers

October 11, 2017

Israeli intelligence had hacked into the Kaspersky network and upon detecting the Russian intrusion, alerted the United States. Until this is resolved, it's pretty hard to justify leaving Kaspersky software on any computer. Both said they were keen to hear from the other side information on what they have termed often as "endpoint security" which they said is the core of the Kaspersky business module, especially when it comes to the small-to-medium sized business segment.

Microsoft has finally admitted it: Windows 10 Mobile is officially dead!

October 11, 2017

Belfiore posted. However, the company will continue to offer bug fixes and corporate support for pre-existing accounts but, there will be no new feature updates or rollouts. Microsoft will support Windows 10 customers who want to use Android and iOS on their smartphones as well. It is also worth noting that Microsoft has no longer released new contents for Windows 10 mobile devices for nearly a year.

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