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Samsung Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8

February 09, 2018

Earlier reports also claimed that the Galaxy S9 would feature a Snapdragon 845 chipset, and Android Oreo operating system. If you are unfamiliar with the original Samsung DeX dock, you'd hook your phone up to the dock, plug a desktop monitor into the dock, then you essentially have a desktop version of Android ready to go.

Pyeongchang 2018: All 45 Russian Athletes Lose Appeals Against Winter Olympics Ban

February 09, 2018

The CAS ruling claimed the International Olympic Committee decision was a matter of eligibility for the games and not a sanction, and the athletes did not show that their applications were unfairly discriminated against. The IOC in December banned Russian Federation from the Games over doping in the country that included massive manipulation of doping samples at the Sochi Olympics and more than 1,000 athletes across several sports.

Brains of those with psychiatric disorders show similarities at the molecular level

February 09, 2018

A fresh look at the genes being expressed in the brains of individuals diagnosed with one of five mental illnesses reveals an unexpected degree of overlap , suggesting many psychiatric disorders are more similar than their symptoms would suggest.

Elon Musk's Red Roadster Heads for Asteroid Belt

February 09, 2018

Investors also suffered a $4.01 loss per share, worse than the $3.69 loss analysts had forecast. The adjusted loss eliminates one-time expenses, including stock-based compensation. In this case, we felt that the pace of cash consumption and the progress of the Model 3 ramp-up dominated our list of concerns. The company now has to turn Model 3 production up a lot.

Wilder Moving Average Above Simple Moving Average for Goodrich Petroleum Corp (GDP)

February 09, 2018

Moving averages are considered to be lagging indicators that simply take the average price of a stock over a specific period of time. If the market is strong you will see if closing in the upper half with a high volume. Investors may use various technical indicators to help spot trends and buy/sell signals. A CCI reading of +100 may represent overbought conditions, while readings near -100 may indicate oversold territory.

Galaxy S8 Oreo update arrives just ahead of S9

February 09, 2018

From the above section, you would be able to get the official Oreo update on your Galaxy S8 phones. The guys over at AndroidU received a tip from a user in Vietnam who appears to have received the Android Oreo update on their Galaxy S7 edge, complete with the Samsung Experience UI 9.0 .

Elon Musk shares the last image of his Tesla Roadster in space

February 09, 2018

SpaceX's Falcon Heavy shot into orbit Tuesday, off the very Cape Canaveral launch pad Apollo 11 astronauts waved goodbye from before landing on the moon almost a half century ago. It's worth noting that three years ago, when SpaceX attempted a similar landing on a drone ship, the world still hailed the near-miraculous near miss.

Ford unveils new Ranger Raptor pickup

February 09, 2018

Unfortunately, that news comes with one massive caveat: It won't be coming to the USA - at least for now. Higher up, the new rear tray has grown to measure 1560mm x 1743mm and Raptor badging and stickers adorn the tailgate with new EZ lift struts that reduce lifting effort by 66 per cent.

Google isn't honoring Pixel's warranty, so we're suing, customers say

February 09, 2018

The plaintiffs further allege that Google was not only aware of the defect but continued to sell without proper notification. Yet, immediately after launching the phones, customers complained directly to Google of "severe microphone issues".

Snapchat lets you create personalized Lenses for parties

February 09, 2018

Snapchat is rolling out new features today including a new tool to create custom face lenses and new text caption styles for your snaps. To use them, add unique text and enter specific time and location data that will determine where and when your creation can be visible.

Model 3 Delays Create Losses for Tesla

February 09, 2018

Firsthand reported 3.21% of its portfolio in Tesla, Inc . In January, CNBC reported production of Tesla's Model 3 sedan could be even more delayed thanks to an ongoing battery assembly issue. For example, he said, the company has almost completed an automated battery module assembly line which will speed production at its Nevada battery factory.

Android Oreo Update For Samsung Galaxy S8 Now Rolling Out

February 09, 2018

That's according to "industry researchers and analysts" speaking to Tekz24, and is apparently being done to simplify the naming scheme, so rather than ever growing numbers new handsets would be called, for example, the Samsung Galaxy X (2020).

Civilization VI: Rise and Fall expansion is now available on PC

February 09, 2018

Sid Meier's Civilization VI: Rise and Fall is out now for PC via Steam . Indeed, Rise and Fall feels much more significant than just new civilizations and maps. Of course, no Civilization expansion would be complete without the addition of new leaders, civilizations, and heroes. Leaders provide their own unique bonuses on top of the Civ's unique buildings and units.

Thirty Seconds to Mars added to AMP concert lineup

February 09, 2018

Thirty Seconds To Mars will release its next studio album on April 6, and will embark on tour in early June. Any tickets purchased for the band's upcoming tour will also include the new album. Formed in 1998, Thirty Seconds to Mars consists of frontman Jared Leto , his older brother, Shannon, and Tomo Milicevic. Counterbalancing Thirty Seconds to Mars' bombastic sound is an opening band that'll bring a brighter, more party-like vibe to the night: Shut Up and Dance rockers Walk the ...

Alexa Can Make Music Playlists, All You Need To Do Is Ask

February 09, 2018

However if you're looking for more practical applications of Alexa, you might be interested to learn that Alexa can now build Amazon Music playlists for you . It's unclear if this playlist functionality will be made available for the likes of Spotify, Pandora, etc., but we'll be sure to keep an ear to the ground if that turns out to be the case.

HP's new 4K display lineup has USB-C connectivity

February 09, 2018

The refreshed HP EliteBook 800 series is expected to be available in the U.S. this month. The refreshed ZBook series has, apart from the usual MIL-STD-810G certification, apparently passed two additional MIL-STD tests for bench handing and crash hazard shock.

Hulu adds 60fps support for select live TV channels

February 09, 2018

The update will not take place at once and will be launched in phases. Today marks the beginning of Phase 1, and you will now be able to see the following in 60fps: ● CNN, CNN International, HLN, TNT, TBS, TCM, TruTV, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, All SHOWTIME channels, About half of our available FOX affiliates, All of our available NBC affiliates, as well as New England Channel News *Please note that individual FOX/NBC affiliates may temporarily revert back to a 30fps version in order to ...

Treyarch is developing this year's Call of Duty game

February 09, 2018

During Activision Blizzard's fourth quarter financial conference call Chief Executive Officer Eric Hirshberg talked more about the Call of Duty franchise. Hopefully Treyarch takes note of that and steers away from the more gimmicky side of the futuristic scene that seems to turn so many off. Of late, Treyarch has also developed Call of Duty: Black Ops II (2012), Call of Duty: Black Ops (2010) and assisted with ports of both Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and Call of Duty: Ghosts .

Qualcomm rejects Broadcom's revised $121B buyout offer

February 09, 2018

Qualcomm makes chips found in iPhones, Android smartphones and new "always-on" Windows laptops, while Broadcom's chips reside in Android smartphones and iPhones, too, as well as game systems, set-top boxes and data centers. Once those disputes are resolved, the company believes it can deliver $6.75 to $7.50 per share in earnings in 2019. But Qualcomm's board is prepared to meet with Tan so he can explain how he would attempt to bridge the gaps in value, deal certainty and other unaddressed ...

Hotly Debated Solar Bill Advances To House

February 09, 2018

Affordable health care costs, sustainable economic growth and a clean, unpolluted place to live are values that are being threatened by House Bill 227, now under consideration by the Kentucky legislature. I suppose threatening Kentucky's native solar industry is becoming an annual tradition in Frankfort. Kentucky legislators should work toward solutions that create a thriving solar and renewable energy industry: a win-win for citizens of our commonwealth.

What Analyst Recommend Regarding these Stocks?Universal Display Corp. (OLED), Praxair Inc. (PX)

February 09, 2018

First Trust Advisors LP now owns 170,358 shares of the semiconductor company's stock valued at $21,951,000 after buying an additional 92,546 shares during the last quarter. This estimate is provided by 8 analysts. In the case of The Descartes Systems Group Inc. Trading activity relates to the liquidity of a security. Universal Display Co.

Twitch updates policies on hate speech, harassment and sexual content

February 09, 2018

From now on, any content the company deems as hateful will result in an immediate suspension from the platform. The same goes for profiles and channel imagery, and Twitch is also changing its "moderation framework" to consider multiple elements of a stream while judging if it's meant to be sexually suggestive.

Things to Do Before Installing the Galaxy S8 Oreo Update

February 09, 2018

Galaxy S8 and S8+ owners have been waiting for the Android Oreo update to arrive, and now it looks like it's finally happening. If it has been rolled out to your device, you will see the prompt for a manual download. The only news we received for that was back in December, when its test firmware was leaked. The Oreo update should be about 487MB, although that will be smaller if you've been using the beta, and it comes with the February 2018 security patch.

For Honor Dedicated Servers Coming to PC This Month, Consoles Soon After

February 09, 2018

For Honor dedicated servers will go online on PC from 19 February, Ubisoft today confirmed. Players play as a member of three factions - the Knights, the Vikings, or the Samurai - fighting to the death on intense melee battlefields. For Honor's combat system requires skill because you must carefully balance striking with defending. The developers will be watching how the new infrastructure behaves closely, to improve it as needed and eventually bring it over to the consoles.

What Are Analysts Report About The Walt Disney Company (DIS)

February 09, 2018

Cullinan Associate Inc has invested 0.12% in Altria Group, Inc. Acadian Asset Management LLC now owns 3,345,124 shares of the entertainment giant's stock worth $379,305,000 after buying an additional 1,573,215 shares during the period. Fmr Limited Liability Corp invested in 22.87M shares. Duquesne Family Office Ltd Liability Co holds 114,500 shares. Peoples Corporation owns 0.51% invested in Baxter International Inc.

Google Set To Change The Way Chrome Browser Displays Content

February 09, 2018

Secure connections are widely considered a necessary measure to decrease the risk of users being vulnerable to content injection (which can result in eavesdropping, man-in-the-middle attacks, and other data modification). HTTPS is easier and cheaper than ever before, and it unlocks both performance improvements and powerful new features that are too sensitive for HTTP.

Twitter reports its first-ever profit, but user numbers have stalled

February 09, 2018

Revenue rose 2% year-on-year to $731.6m, the first increase since the fourth quarter of 2016. Periscope broadcasts can also be viewed through Twitter and on desktop or mobile Web browser. Sales in the United States dropped by about 8 percent in the fourth quarter, but the company grew its revenue internationally including in Japan .

Facebook's (NASDAQ:FB) Buy Rating Reaffirmed at Jefferies Group

February 09, 2018

Facebook (NASDAQ:FB) received a $230.00 price target from analysts at Morgan Stanley in a research report issued on Thursday, February 1st. It has outperformed by 10.05% the S&P500. Also, VP David B. Fischer sold 5,587 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Friday, January 26th. (NASDAQ:FB) rating on Thursday, July 27.

HomePod Shipping Estimates In The US Have Slipped

February 09, 2018

Within it's compact marshmallow design (it's foamy exterior makes it feel like a marshmallow too) are eight individual speakers. The HomePod includes a "high-excursion woofer with custom amplifier" alongside "an array of seven horn-loaded tweeters, each with its own custom amplifier".

'Apple has won the wearables game' - Canalys

February 09, 2018

In a tweet on microblogging website Twitter, Jeronimo wrote, "For the first time, #Apple shipped more Apple Watches in 4Q2017, than the entire Swiss Watch Industry shipped watches!" Apple includes its Apple Watch sales in "other products" category.

Tesla targets 2500 Model 3s a week while posting largest quarterly loss

February 08, 2018

J.P. Morgan reiterated its underweight rating for Tesla shares, predicting the company's financial cash flow metrics will likely deteriorate. Tesla's (TSLA) stock price took a tumble (down 6% at the time of writing) today following the company's fourth-quarter financial results released yesterday.

Overwatch Lunar New Year skins revealed

February 08, 2018

It features two sides: one has an ancient temple and the other is modern, "bright and beautiful". Blizzard is known to have a tight connection to their player base, and after receiving feedback from the fans, Capture the Flag will have some changes.

Fire Emblem: Warriors' 2nd DLC draws heavily from Shadow Dragon

February 08, 2018

Navarre, Minerva, and Linde will be the three new characters joining Fire Emblem Warriors' roster. Take advantage of new skills such as Minerva's Iote's Shield, which nullifies enemy effectiveness. Nintendo also confirmed today that a free content update will be made available on the same day, which will add new weapon skills, blessings, and raise the max level cap in the game.

The 2018 Fiat 500 now comes standard with a turbo

February 08, 2018

Connected to a sport exhaust system, the new turbo provides the 500 Pop and 500 Lounge with 135 hp, or 34 more than before, as well as 150 lb-ft of torque, an increase of 52; for its part the 500 Abarth sports model remains at 160 hp and 183 lb-ft.

Rainfall predicted for drought-stricken Western Cape

February 08, 2018

Water levels at dams supplying South Africa's Cape Town fell further this week, according to data reported on Wednesday, indicating a deepening crisis that could soon see taps in the tourist hub run dry by May . We will still cover the cost of basic water for our indigent residents, but for the rest of our water users these tariff increases are unavoidable. "We have developed a comprehensive action plan and are implementing a range of water-saving and alternative water-sourcing initiatives ...

Free beer at the Eagles parade? Here's how that's going

February 08, 2018

Since there could be as many as one million people at the parade, Bud Light doesn't want anyone to be left out of the free beer giveaway, so they're also setting up a website where you can actually get an even better deal. Bud Light's social-media team stepped in to make good on the promise. Here is how it will work: Eagles fans should look for Bud Light reps at one of the participating bars and taverns along the parade route, which will wend from South Philadelphia to the Art Museum ...

Volkswagen Arteon Makes US Debut in the Windy City

February 08, 2018

The 2019 Volkswagen Arteon , the marque's new fastback flagship in the USA created to offer the space and amenities of a midsize luxury sedan, made its North American debut at the Chicago Auto Show this week . Standard features on all Arteons will include heated front seats, LED headlamps, forward collision assist, autonomous emergency braking, blind spot monitor, and an 8.0-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and AndroidAuto support.

Shares in Tesla Inc (TSLA) Acquired by Lee Financial Group Hawaii Inc

February 08, 2018

Edge Wealth Lc has invested 0.05% of its portfolio in Tesla, Inc . It also increased its holding in Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:NFLX) by 100,509 shares in the quarter, for a total of 410,262 shares, and has risen its stake in Scientific Games Corp (NASDAQ:SGMS).

Google honors artist Paula Modersohn-Becker with new Doodle

February 08, 2018

Paula Modersohn-Becker's parents wanted her to become a teacher , and told her to abandon her "egotism" in order to carry out her wifely duties; instead, she became one of the era's most prolific artists, and helped give rise to the modernist movement alongside Pablo Picasso and Henri Matisse .

Northrop Grumman (NOC) Upgraded to "Buy" by Argus

February 08, 2018

The stock increased 1.35% or $0.8 during the last trading session, reaching $60.08. About 280,002 shares traded. The consensus recommendation - averaging the work of 17 analysts - of 2.1 for Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC ) points to moderate case.

Bridge Constructor Portal warps onto the Switch on February 28th

February 08, 2018

Plotting a return to the labs or Aperture Sciences, Bridge Constructor Portal has been confirmed for release later this February, Headup Games and ClockStone Software have announced. Expect plenty of switch-based puzzles too. Speaking of GLaDOS: We're very happy that everybody's favorite Ellen McLain returned as her voice, this time as your friendly construction guide.

Continental, Nvidia partner to enable worldwide production of AI self-driving cars

February 08, 2018

The partnership will enable the production of AI computer systems that scale from automated Level 2 features through full Level 5 self-driving capabilities, where the vehicle has no steering wheel or pedals. It has more than 9 billion transistors with a custom 8-core CPU, a 512-core Volta GPU, an 8K HDR video processor, a deep-learning accelerator, new computer-vision accelerators, and the ability to perform 30 trillion operations per second on 30 watts of power.

Search bias: Competition Commission of India fines Google for Rs 135 crores

February 08, 2018

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) said Google, a unit of US firm Alphabet Inc , was abusing its dominance in online web search and online search advertising markets. Further, prohibitions imposed under the negotiated search intermediation agreements upon the publishers have been held to be unfair as they restricted the choice of these partners and prevented them from using the search services provided by competing search engines.

Intel releases new Spectre patches for Skylake-based PCs

February 08, 2018

I expect most users will be wary of applying the new updates immediately - they might wait to see how they perform on other users' computers first. While Intel said late last month it was testing a fix for Haswell and Broadwell PCs, it's still yet to roll this out.

Pokemon GO Team Provides Update On EX Raid Battle Invitations

February 08, 2018

Unfortunately the details about the quests and its tasks aren't clear yet, but the datamine has revealed things like catching Pokemon , hatching an egg, walk buddy, feeding Pokemon, winning gym battles, completing a raid battle, and so on.

Apple Music Set To Overtake Spotify in US Subscribers

February 08, 2018

In the race for global music streaming supremacy, the gap between Spotify and Apple Music is getting smaller. But globally, Apple Music still has a long way to go. Apple Music has a large number of platforms to play its music on right from Apple watch, iPad till iPhone. In its last earnings report released recently, Apple reported its services sector grew 18 per cent from a year ago to US$8.47b.

Fortnite Servers Will Be Down Today For Valentines Day Update

February 08, 2018

Fortnite Battle Royale players are being greeted by an unfortunate Fortnite matchmaking disabled error today, with players unable to log into the popular game ahead of the release of its 2.4.2 update . This weapon fires Arrows, which are an unlimited ammo type. For our Save the World fans, our new Valentines themed quest starts next week! You can read the full patch notes here.

Clovis Oncology (NASDAQ:CLVS) Stock Rating Reaffirmed by JPMorgan Chase & Co

February 08, 2018

The stock decreased 0.43% or $0.23 during the last trading session, reaching $53.1. About 847,733 shares traded. Clovis Oncology, Inc. ( CLVS ) has risen 282.71% since February 8, 2017 and is uptrending. Since October 2, 2017, it had 0 buys, and 15 sales for $30.80 million activity. Swiss Bancorporation owns 101,400 shares. The insider Gergel Ivan P .

Twitter stock rockets on revenue, earnings beats

February 08, 2018

Twitter swung to a net profit of $91.1 million, or 12 cents per share, in the fourth quarter, from a loss of $167.1 million, or 23 cents per share, a year earlier. The average analysts gave this company a mean recommendation of 1.80. The company now has an average rating of "Hold" and a consensus price target of $20.03.

Ayodhya dispute: Next hearing on March 14

February 08, 2018

Thursday's hearing assumes significance as a special bench headed by Misra had rejected the submission by Sunni Waqf Board and others that the pleas be heard after the 2019 general elections. The court was hearing a batch of cross petitions challenging 2010 Allahabad High Court verdict that had divided the disputed Babri Masjid-Ramjanambhoomi site between the Nirmohi Akhara , Lord Ram deity and the Sunni Waqf Board.

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