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Nokia 7: premium design and a very reasonable price

October 20, 2017

The phones goes on sale in China on October 24, but there's no news on the UK/US availability yet. Before the Nokia 7 , there was the 8: HMD false a little timeline of technology, but this can be explained by the fact that, technically, the new Nokia, 7 is a notch below its predecessor.

Ultra Sun and Moon Are the Last 3DS Pokemon Games

October 20, 2017

There's little information about what the Pokemon franchise is preparing for Nintendo Switch, but we're all hoping that it'll be even better than what the series offered on 3DS. With Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon , we've tried to eke that out more and really, really push the system to its absolute limits, and we're now feeling that perhaps this is the maximum of what we can get out.

Star Ocean: The Last Hope coming to PC in November

October 19, 2017

The Last Hope features full keyboard and mouse support for the PC version, though you can also use a controller if you'd prefer. Having dedicated many hours to the game as a teenager, I was very excited to see the game made available once again, although wished Square Enix had taken an extra step with the game and remastered it.

Facebook's news subscription service will debut on Android, not iOS

October 19, 2017

The other is to lock certain articles only. When someone who isn't a subscriber hits one of these paywalls, they will be promoted to subscribe for full access to the publishers' content. That tool will allow publishers to use two kinds of paywalls around "Instant Articles" that Facebook hosts on its mobile apps - a "metered" version, which turns on after Facebook users have read 10 of the publisher's articles in a month, and a "freemium" version, where publishers can put paywalls around ...

Fujitsu Has A Windows-Based VR Headset Too

October 19, 2017

Unlike the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive, you will not have to deal with a "setup process" to immerse yourself in a VR world. This boosts the platform's portability, but can struggle to register movement from behind the headset itself. While Microsoft has picked the "Mixed Reality" naming for its initial headsets, they're only capable of virtual reality experiences. KitGuru Says: Currently the platform is still in its infancy but with so many fingers going into the pot, the platform is sure to ...

'Fire Emblem Warriors' Free Japanese Voice Pack Announced

October 19, 2017

Prior to this, however, fans had very little hope that the game will support dual audio. Fire Emblem Warriors offers action-filled combat through an epic campaign starring more than 20 playable warriors , including two new characters , Lianna and Rowan, battling alongside beloved heroes like Marth, Lyn, Xander, Corrin and Chrom .

GOP candidate for Georgia governor holds bump stock giveaway

October 19, 2017

However, according to law enforcement officials, the Las Vegas shooter, Stephen Paddock, used a device similar to the bump stock and killed over 50 people. Williams blamed "liberals and Hollywood elites" for attacking gun owners' "fundamental rights". "An attack on bump stocks is an attack on the Second Amendment".

Facebook has bought more than a popular app

October 19, 2017

Though the financial terms of the deal weren't disclosed, Facebook is said to have paid less than $100m for the startup, according to TechCrunch . According to a TBH blog post, the app has been downloaded by 5 million people who have sent 1 billion messages on the platform.

Destiny 2's First Prestige Raid Now Live

October 19, 2017

The raid started at 6pm on Wednesday and it wasn't long before Clan Redeem were announced as the world first to complete it, but only by four minutes. It appears they might have overlooked the ammunition exploit . Clan members even called out their use of the exploit , as you can hear (and see) at about 11 seconds into the video below.

Resident Evil Revelations Games Get Exclusive Mini-Games on Switch

October 19, 2017

The extras were created just for the Switch's upcoming dual-pack of Resident Evil Revelations 1 and 2 , due to launch on 28th November. Explore a deadly island as Barry Burton in this 8-bit throwback to Ghouls 'n Ghosts in a hidden, exclusive Resident Evil Revelations 2 minigame for the Nintendo Switch! The first game follows Jill and Chris as they uncover a new conspiracy, while the second game features series veterans Claire and Barry, who are joined by newcomes Natalia and Moira.

Paris Club refund: Governors demand balance from FG

October 19, 2017

At the meeting with the governors, President Buhari had bitterly expressed his displeasure with the inability of some of the state governors to pay workers as well as pensioners their salaries and pensions, despite the bailouts given to them.

Reps Ask Ports Authority To Reinstate Intels' Contract

October 19, 2017

Also in support of the motion, Ekpo Attah (Akwa-Ibom-PDP) said the motion is important and "status quo" should be maintained. The committee is to ascertain if due process was followed in the termination of the agreement and other related matters.

Pokemon GO Gen 3 Release Date Confirmed

October 19, 2017

But in the meantime, take a look at the new Pokemon in the gallery below and have a quick read of some of the noteworthy info to know in preparation for the event. For example, the developer continues to test its EX raid system which is an exclusive, invite-only raid system for committed Pokemon GO players. The event will also allow players to earn twice as much candy with their Buddy Pokemon , from the usual activities of catching, hatching and transferring Pokemon .

Samsung launches 360 Round VR camera with 17 lenses

October 19, 2017

It also features six microphones for spatial audio to help with the immersiveness of the content once it's being viewed. Each of the 17 cameras has a 2MP sensor (1/2.8) with an f/1.8 lens. Apparently, we can infer that the camera will be pretty quiet and silent as it functions. The Samsung 360 Round will come with PC software for post processing of the content once captured by the camera , and it's due to launch this month in the US first, with Samsung stating that it will be ...

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (TTWO) Receives "Buy" Rating from KeyCorp

October 19, 2017

Take Two Interactive Software Inc (TTWO) formed wedge up with $111.93 target or 7.00% above today's $104.61 share price. It has outperformed by 64.53% the S&P500. The company now has a consensus rating of "Buy" and a consensus target price of $92.95. On Thursday, September 14 the stock rating was maintained by Robert W.

Android.Sockbot Google Play Malware Traps Millions Of Devices In Zombie Botnet

October 19, 2017

According to Symantec, the apps in question did actually perform as intended, allowing Minecraft players to waltz around as various characters (like an "assassin"). The malware mostly targets users in the USA, but it also has a presence in Russia, Ukraine, Brazil, and Germany. Google is now rolling out a new version of the Play Store to users.

Analysts See $2.43 EPS for Snap-on Incorporated (SNA)

October 19, 2017

Several other hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. As of the end of the quarter Nikko Asset Management Americas, Inc. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were $2.45 per share. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. Receive Snap-On Incorporated News & Ratings Via Email - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Snap-On Incorporated with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily ...

Facebook's discovery-minded Explore Feed comes to your desktop

October 19, 2017

The feed is based on what you liked previously and what's popular among friends. As opposed to the standard posts from friends and Pages in the News Feed, the Explore Feed includes posts, articles, photos, videos, and more from sources that you don't now follow.

HTC U11 Plus Renders Show Thinner Bezels, Fingerprint Sensor On The Back

October 19, 2017

We could be just weeks away from the launch of the flagship HTC U11 Plus, yet we're only just now seeing pictures of it. When compared to the Galaxy S8+ or the LG V30 , the bezels on the HTC U11 Plus are still pretty thick, as pointed out by Phone Arena .

Samsung's DeX smartphone dock will soon run a full version of Linux

October 19, 2017

Linux on Galaxy enables developers to use Samsung smartphones for all their computing needs, even app development. For those who had already embraced the Kshs 15,000 accessory, support for more games like those in the Final Fantasy franchise, has been added, taking advantage of the Vulkan API, the 3D graphics platform that was baked into Android with the release of Nougat previous year and available on Samsung devices since the release of the Galaxy S7 thanks to Samsung being a launch ...

WhatsApp rolls out 'Live Location' feature for real-time tracking

October 19, 2017

Live Location is a simple and secure way to let people know where you are, say WhatsApp. Google started a live location sharing service on its Google Maps app earlier this year , Facebook Messenger did the same a little later , Telegram introduced a similar feature just last week , and now, it's WhatsApp's turn.

Microsoft's Snapdragon laptops will have multi-day battery life

October 19, 2017

Microsoft announced as much way back at the end of a year ago, and talked a little more about these laptops this week at Qualcomm's annual 5G Summit in Hong Kong . "It's the kind of battery life where I use it on a daily basis, I don't take my charger with me". HP, Asus and Lenovo will be launch partners but the plan is to launch the Qualcomm Snapdragon-based Windows to a variety of OEMs at differing price points.

Citrix Systems, Inc. (CTXS), Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM)

October 19, 2017

LPL's SI was 3.01 million shares in October as released by FINRA. Another recent and important Taiwan Semiconductor Mfg. Co. Ltd. (ADR) (NYSE:TSM) has risen 51.40% since October 17, 2016 and is uptrending. Currently, the 14-day ADX for Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM) is sitting at 31.20. Ltd. (ADR) (NYSE:TSM) has "Buy" rating given on Tuesday, October 10 by J.P.

Unbiased Equity Research: First Data Corporation (FDC), Glu Mobile Inc. (GLUU)

October 19, 2017

Nordea Investment Management AB raised its position in shares of First Data Corporation by 9.0% in the 1st quarter. First Data Corporation (NYSE: FDC ) appreciated by 2.21% at $18.01, after hitting low of $17.63 in an intra-day trade.

Wal (WMT) Shareholder Usca Ria LLC Lowered Position

October 19, 2017

Jones Lang Lasalle Inc now has $5.97B valuation. The stock increased 0.37% or $0.05 during the last trading session, reaching $13.7. 312.67 million shares or 1.09% more from 309.31 million shares in 2017Q1 were reported. 109,431 are held by Transamerica Fincl Advsr. Westwood Gp reported 15,631 shares. Crossvault Management Ltd Liability Corp has invested 0.59% in Wal-Mart Stores Inc (NYSE:WMT).

McDonald's Corporation (MCD) - Barclays Holds Rating And Sets New Price Target

October 19, 2017

McDonald's Corporation (NYSE:MCD) shares were trading higher by 0.24 percent ($0.39) at $165.4 a piece in Tuesday's session. It has outperformed by 1.55% the S&P500. Credit Suisse downgraded McDonald's Corporation (NYSE:MCD) rating on Tuesday, September 5. That's a potential 4.19 increase relative to where McDonald's Corporation (NYSE:MCD) has been trading recently.

Analysts See $1.22 EPS for Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc (WBA)

October 19, 2017

Finally, Prudential Financial Inc. grew its holdings in Walgreens Boots Alliance by 53.0% during the 1st quarter. Other institutional investors have also bought and sold shares of the company. The stock of Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc (NASDAQ:WBA) earned "Hold" rating by SunTrust on Friday, October 13. A 8 analysts rate it as either a buy or a strong buy, while 0 believe that investors should either steer clear of (NYSE:BRX) or, if they already own its stock, sell it.

Apple and GE join forces to build industrial apps for iOS

October 19, 2017

Apple has partnered with several high profile companies to deliver iOS apps for enterprise, as it attempts to penetrate iPad deeper into the enterprise. "The partnership between Apple and GE is providing developers with the tools to make their own powerful industrial IoT apps", adds John Flannery, chairman and CEO of GE.

Samsung's advanced 8nm LPP process node is now ready for production

October 19, 2017

The company's newest process node provides up to 10 percent lower power consumption compared to its 10nm LPP process, and also takes up 10 percent less space due to a narrower metal pitch, Samsung stated in a press release. Details of the recent update to Samsung's foundry roadmap, including 8LPP availability and 7nm EUV development, will be presented at the Samsung Foundry Forum Europe on October 18, 2017, in Munich, Germany.

Apple Inc. (AAPL)- Stocks Showcasing Performance Assessment Rally

October 18, 2017

About 7.81M shares traded. Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL ) last released its earnings results on Tuesday, August 1st. It has outperformed by 45.78% the S&P500. Century Mgmt Ltd Liability Company reported 2.26% stake. Stone Run Limited Liability Com has 0.3% invested in Apple Inc . "(NASDAQ: AAPL )" was posted by StockNewsTimes and is the sole property of of StockNewsTimes.

Help Available for Victims of Domestic Violence in Montgomery County

October 18, 2017

Even if one is not directly a victim of domestic violence, the Women's Center is a place to go to get information for someone else who may be a victim. In the Burundi culture, it is acceptable and sometimes expected for the male to beat the female in the households. One woman from the West Midlands was told that the nearest free space in a refuge was in Orkney off the coast of Scotland, while another had to call the police four times while she waited for space, according to the BiJ .

Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle first DLC out now

October 18, 2017

Players will be able to test their skills out against eight Ultra Hard Challenges, which have been set inside each world's Secret chapter. The Kingdom Battle season pack costs $20 which is a much steeper rate though. We already knew that the second portion was scheduled to drop early next year, but previously the only specific information that we had been given was that it would feature "unexpected" story content.

Magic Leap confirms $502 million Series D round

October 18, 2017

Bloomberg first reported last month that Temasek was considering taking part in the financing round, which was expected to value Magic Leap at about US$6 billion. The funding brings Magic Leap, founded in 2011, to more than $1.8 billion raised to date - and the well-funded company has yet to publicly reveal what it's working on.

England to play Super Eagles in Pre-World Cup friendly

October 18, 2017

According to the report, Tunisia became the new number one in Africa and 28th in the world with 834 points while the former number one, Egypt came second and 30th in the world with 818 points. On the global scene, Germany maintained their position at the summit of the ranking, followed by Brazil, Portugal, Argentina and Belgium respectively.

Android Oreo update confirmed for Lenovo K8, K8 Note & K8 Plus

October 18, 2017

All other manufacturers are trying their best to update their devices to the latest version of Android and they are publishing the schedules when their devices will get the Oreo. Post getting the Oreo update, the smartphones will have picture-in-picture mode that lets users to two tasks simultaneously. It's come under some controversy before with its Phab2 series as the line wasn't upgraded to Nougat even though it was only a few months old.

John Lewis pulls children's smartwatch from sale over spying fears

October 18, 2017

Testing smartwatches for children from brands such as Gator and Global Positioning System for Kids, the Norwegian Consumer Council (NCC ) concluded that some devices had security flaws that made them vulnerable to hacks. The NCC asked a security firm, Mnemonic , to look at three watches that are also available in some form in the United Kingdom: the Gator, Xplora and SeTracker watches.

Microsoft Windows Gets KRACK Exploit Update

October 18, 2017

Myerson would not reveal more about the company's strategy beyond that - "I don't want to answer more specifically", he said when pressed - but it's easy to begin connecting the dots of Microsoft's new mobile road map. The Verge has reached out to a variety of Android phone makers to clarify when security patches will reach handsets, and we'll update you accordingly.

New Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon Info Revealed in Leaked Interview

October 18, 2017

One of the Pokemon players can encounter is Mewtwo. Translated by Siliconera , the interview has confirmed that the Ultra Wormholes will also be used to capture legendary Pokémon of previous generations. You can change the fate of Alola yourself, alongside plenty of familiar faces, when Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon launch on November 17th.

Head of Facebook's hardware lab resigns for 'purposeful' next step

October 18, 2017

Facebook Chief Technology Officer Mike Schroepfer said he'll miss working with her in response to the announcement, with that sentiment being mimicked by the company's Virtual Reality VP Hugo Barra, with both directors praising her leadership abilities and vision.

Sensex, Nifty Seen Tad Lower On Mixed Earnings

October 18, 2017

Meanwhile, most of the Asian shares consolidated recent gains in the early trade today. The EBIT also came in higher than expected, as Rs 2,278.4 crore, as against CNBC TV18's poll estimate of Rs 2,191.2 crore. Indian Rupee on Tuesday: The rupee's tumbled by a sharp 28 paise to close at 65.02 a dollar. Key indices on Wednesday opened in red on profit booking, with the Sensex falling almost 100 points, dragged by banks after disappointing numbers from Axis Bank .

Short Term Outlook For Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Limited (NYSE:TEVA)

October 18, 2017

The company operates in the Healthcare sector with a market capitalization of 16.1 Million. After a recent check, the 14-day RSIfor Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd (TEVA) is now at 34.09, the 7-day stands at 28.66, and the 3-day is sitting at 26.30.

Power Up: Porsche Unveils 718 Boxster And Cayman GTS For 2018

October 18, 2017

The maximum torque of 317lb ft is available from 1,900 to 5,000rpm. Porsche also points out that in peak power terms this is 35bhp more than the previous GTS models, although given these were based on the 981-generation cars, drawing comparisons with that car's melodious flat-six engine is perhaps unwise.

Activision Has Explored Using Matchmaking To Push Microtransactions

October 18, 2017

Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 was the first game in the franchise to house microtransactions, but starting in 2014 with Advanced Warfare , Activision introduced the Supply Drop system which gives random content (including Supply Drop-exclusive weapons) in exchange for in-game currency that can also be bought by real-world money.

Snap and NBCUniversal to open TV studio for mobile programming

October 18, 2017

Shows, as it's known, launched a year ago, but it's the first time an original scripted show will debut on the platform. The studio will produce scripted content like situation comedies and dramas. "We'll try to not to fuck it up". Since then, NBCUniversal has worked with Snap to develop and produce a number of Shows across a variety of genres, including entertainment news (E!'s The Rundown) and the first daily news Show for Snapchat (NBC News' Stay Tuned ).

Happy Diwali 2017 Wishes With Images, Deepavali Whatsapp Status & Facebook Messages

October 18, 2017

Happy Diwali 2017 Wishes: Diwali or Deepavali is a Hindu festival of light celebrated with a lot of pomp and zeal in India. Diwali means "rows of lighted lamps" and also known as the festival of lights. You can wish your family, friends and beloved ones a Happy Diwali 2017 by the following quotes, SMS & Images. Make this Diwali more heart filled by sending the Diwali wishes and greetings from here.

Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd. (NAK) has a market cap of $641.59 Million

October 18, 2017

Share performance for the month is now at 12.64%. Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd. (NAK ) shows its Return on Assets (ROA) value of -28 percent, while the Return on Equity (ROE) value is -29.2 percent and Return on Investment (ROI) value stands at 0 percent.

LeBron Admits How Cheap He Is: "Still Got Pandora With Commercials"

October 18, 2017

He also joked when asked why it has taken time for the three-time National Basketball Association champion to get back to full health following the initial injury . He says. "I let them know this is what it is, this is how it's going to be". James has been remarkably durable during his career and never missed an opener.

AMD Ryzen APU spotted with Radeon Vega M graphics

October 18, 2017

However, AMD previously said its Zen-based APUs will deliver 40 percent more graphics performance than its current Bristol Ridge APUs, and 50 percent more CPU performance. The HP Envy X360 will also come with 8GB of DDR4-2400 RAM, 256GB NVMe SSD and a full HD touch compatible display. Naturally, we'll have to wait for some official word from HP on this, as the page and document were apparently put up in error - but not before a few outlets (other than VideoCardz posts include ...

EA Flings Dead Space Developer Visceral into Outer-Space

October 18, 2017

The studio behind the highly-regarded horror series Dead Space and the upcoming Star Wars game from Amy Hennig is now closing. The games we want to play and spend time with, the experiences we want to have in those games, and the way we play...all those things are continually changing.

Facebook wants you to forget LinkedIn

October 18, 2017

It is not clear how many people have access to the resume feature, or when all Facebook users will have access to the feature. The feature seems to be pretty straightforward and will allow users to list their resumes on the website, like their professional experience, education, an image, and additional information.

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