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Lindsey Vonn's 2018 Winter Olympics Schedule

February 17, 2018

Although the crash looked gnarly, she was able to walk away from it on her own. Live stream available at NBCOlympics.com. Unfortunately, things haven't quite gone as smoothly in the Winter Olympics . Over time Lund has seen Vonn eclipse every US skier to come before her and watches most all of Lindsey's races late at night live streamed online, although sometimes she wishes she hadn't.

Airtel's new Rs 9 pack offers 100MB data, unlimited calling

February 17, 2018

So, Airtel is offering 50MB lesser data and 80 more SMSs than Jio . With the added benefit of "Total" on all Mera Pehla Smartphone, users can access essential services such as Messaging, News, Recharge and more even without an active data connection and easily get online with access to data packs for as low as Re.

Apple grabs 51 pc of all smartphone revenues in Q4 2017

February 17, 2018

The report from Strategy Analytics states that Samsung only garnered 15.7 percent of the total smartphone revenue while Huawei managed to obtain less than half that number. While Samsung and Huawei manufacture a combination of high-end, mid and low-range models, Apple charges a premium on its handsets, with the average selling price of a single iPhone approaching $800.

Now Is the Time to Reconsider: Wells Fargo & Company

February 17, 2018

The shares now trade at $60.02 and have been able to report a change of 8.34% over the past one week. O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ:ORLY) has declined 1.60% since February 16, 2017 and is downtrending. Commonwealth Equity Serv has invested 0.02% in Snap-on Incorporated (NYSE:SNA). (NASDAQ:EBAY) for 32,205 shares. Contravisory Investment Mngmt Inc holds 0% or 54 shares in its portfolio.

Record Renault earnings strengthen Ghosn's hand

February 17, 2018

The record earnings and margin beat analysts' expectations of 3.65 billion euros in operating profit, based on the median of 14 estimates in an Inquiry Financial poll for Reuters. He's also been asked to deepen the alliance and strengthen succession planning at Renault, the company said - priorities that have been signaled as well by the French government.

Barack Obama calls for 'common-sense' gun laws after Florida shooting

February 17, 2018

Ben Bennight, whose YouTube username is BenTheBondsman, posted a video on Wednesday saying he had spotted the comment on September 24, took a screenshot, flagged it for YouTube and called an Federal Bureau of Investigation office in MS to report it.

Automotive Alternator Market Global Outlook 2018: Hitachi, Mitsubishi, Magneti Marelli

February 17, 2018

Along with regional analysis , the report includes consumption , Smart Glass market share, production, Smart Glass revenue and growth rate for each subsequent region . The document includes present industry magnitude of Global Automotive Composite Materials Sales and the movement since past 5-10 years. The top players of Automotive Vacuum Brake Booster market are: TRW, FTE, Continnetal, Bosch .

Two NASA astronaut's spacewalk outside the International Space Station today

February 17, 2018

Mark Vande Hei of NASA and Norishige Kanai of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency are scheduled to begin the spacewalk at 7.10 a.m.to move components for the station's robotic system into long-term storage, the USA space agency said on Wednesday.

LG's next flagship could have a complete redesign and arrive in June

February 17, 2018

In early 2018, LG Vice Chairman Cho Sung-jin announced that the company would stop sticking to a yearly release schedule for its smartphones and would instead update them when necessary. As for the remaining specifications, a Snapdragon 845 was always going to be on the cards, paired with a disappointing 4GB RAM and 64GB of onboard storage.

Microsoft (MSFT) PT Raised to $110.00

February 17, 2018

The stock increased 0.65% or $0.605 during the last trading session, reaching $93.265. About 166,280 shares traded. McKesson Corporation (NYSE:MCK) has declined 15.45% since February 16, 2017 and is downtrending. Westpac Corporation invested 0.05% of its portfolio in Exelon Corporation (NYSE:EXC). Qs Investors Lc holds 14,255 shares. Fragasso Gru Inc Inc reported 38,136 shares or 0.82% of all its holdings.

Almost 150000 orangutans lost in past 16 years

February 17, 2018

This finding is made even more concerning with the realization that orangutans are native only to the islands of Borneo and Sumatra. The number will halve again within 35 years, with at least another 45,000 lost as more forest is cut down for paper and palm oil production, according to a study by the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Germany and Liverpool John Moores University.

Subaru Ascent three-row SUV starts at $31995

February 17, 2018

Subaru's first full-sized, three-row CUV is still several months from appearing in showrooms (Subaru says it will arrive this summer.) but we now have a full breakdown on available models and pricing structure. The automaker adds the Limited tacks on leather seats, LED fog lights, keyless access, steering-responsive LED headlights, second-row retractable sunshades, two extra USB ports, and keyless access.

Previous Google Nexus owners receiving discount off the Pixel 2

February 17, 2018

For the next few hours, you can get $400 off the Google Pixel 2 XL price with a "qualified" Verizon activation. The Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL are now available on Flipkart and from select retail stores with up to Rs 10,000 cashback from Citibank.

Elon Musk's Tesla Roadster May Crash Down To Earth Eventually, Scientists Say

February 16, 2018

I've been eager to drive one for a while now, and I finally got the chance earlier this week when Tesla lent us a Model 3 for a few hours. According to Hanno Rein from the University of Toronto and two other authors the auto could, over several million years, edge itself ever closer with the first close encounter happening as soon as 2091.

Huge BREAKTHROUGH as space boffins discover 100 alien planets

February 16, 2018

The study was done by an global team led by Andrew Mayo from the National Space Institute at the Technical University of Denmark. Of the 275 candidates, 149 were deemed to be actual exoplanets, of which 95 were new discoveries . 'We found that some of the signals were caused by multiple star systems or noise from the spacecraft. "But we also detected planets that range from sub Earth-sized to the size of Jupiter and larger", said Mayo.

TfL publishes new private hire and ride-sharing services policy for London

February 16, 2018

It also emphasised the - entirely reasonable - demand that crime is reported to the police and TfL "in a timely fashion to allow drivers who pose a risk to safety to be identified". In its latest effort to "enhance" passenger safety in the UK, Uber has announced plans to set up a 24-hour hotline for UK customers, reporting crimes directly to the police, as well as increased scrutiny of drivers' licencing details.

Hirscher dominates tough course for first gold medal

February 16, 2018

Marcel Hirscher of Austria reacts after the men's alpine combined of alpine skiing at Jeongseon Alpine Centre in PyeongChang , South Korea , Feb. 13, 2018. The Salzbourgeois was all the more deserved its success as the wind chased the snow during its passage in the slalom, to the point you can no longer see spatulas.

Google removes View Image from results, part of Getty settlement

February 16, 2018

And while it's fair to ask users to do their due diligence by making sure they're properly attributing photos, these changes really seem created to stop images from being grabbed in the first place. Google today announced that introduced changes to Google Images with the goal "to help connect users and useful websites". The company has essentially eliminated the " view image " button.

Some Apple iPhones crash on Telugu script bug

February 16, 2018

The bug is reportedly fixed in iOS 11.3 beta; however, that update may not arrive for some time. The flaw appears to occur when someone sends an Indian language character to affected iPhones, according to The Verge , which also reported on the bug.

Steam unveils major updates to wishlist feature

February 16, 2018

The Steam Lunar Near Year Sale will run until next Monday, February 19. Highlights include Heat Signature for $10, Fallout 4: Game of the Year Edition for $36, Overcooked for $5.77, Ark: Survival Evolved for $20, Rocket League for $12, and Planet Coaster for $11.24.

Snowboarder Markus Schairer breaks his neck in scary crash at Winter Olympics

February 16, 2018

While in fourth place of the competition, the three-time Olympian lost control after hanging high in the air off a massive drop and landed hard on his back. "He's expected to return to Austria for further testing and treatment". Indeed, one of the competitors in the shape of Schairer's fellow Austrian Alessandro Haemmerle took to the media to complain.

Today Analysts Focus on Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO), Snap Inc. (SNAP)

February 16, 2018

The stock increased 4.26% or $1.795 during the last trading session, reaching $43.885. Shares of CSCO moved upward with change of 4.21% to its 50-day Moving average. JP Morgan has "Neutral" rating and $27.50 target. BMO Capital Markets maintained Cisco Systems, Inc . Credit Suisse maintained the stock with "Underperform" rating in Thursday, August 18 report.

Lights, camera, action! Fujifilm X beats its best

February 16, 2018

Its magnesium alloy body (25% thicker than in the X-T2) is dust-resistant, water-resistant, cold-resistant (down to 14°F\-10°C), scratch-resistant, and impact-resistant. Combine these with high bit-rate 4K recording and a film-like "Eterna" mode, and you've got a handheld all-rounder that might just be our new favourite camera.

The Essential Phone now has new (and more expensive) limited color editions

February 15, 2018

There are no internal upgrades with these devices, just new exterior coloring. Essential's official Twitter account posted what could represent the next color scheme of the Essential phone on Valentine's day, February 14, simply noting that "A new wave is coming".

Microsoft Releases 'Photos Companion' App for Transferring iPhone Photos to Windows

February 16, 2018

Keep in mind you'll have to have Photos version 2018.18011.13110.0 or later installed on your PC. To make sure the option to import over Wi-Fi is available, you'll have to head into the Photos app's settings and toggle on the option labeled "Help Microsoft test the mobile import over Wi-Fi feature".

Researchers Prove Sea Level Rise is Accelerating

February 16, 2018

While the sea level is already rising, the rate at which it is rising every year is also accelerating. Therefore, scientists now have observed evidence validating climate model projections, as well as providing policy-makers with a "data-driven assessment of sea level change that does not depend on the climate models", Nerem said .

Ex-English youth soccer coach guilty of abusing more players

February 15, 2018

Bennell, who appeared in court via a videolink, denied 48 offences that related to indecent assault and serious sexual assaults against boys aged eight to 15. He also abused them on trips away and in his auto while on the way to and from football training. Their statement read: "The club would like to reiterate that it was not aware of any sexual abuse by Mr Bennell, nor did it receive any complaint about sexual abuse by him, either before or during his employment with the club".

Billionaire Trump backer Thiel leaving Silicon Valley over politics

February 15, 2018

The billionaire investor is scaling back his role in the tech industry because he feels alienated by the liberal-leaning political climate in the San Francisco area and fears the effects of increased regulation , according to The Wall Street Journal .

Share Buyback Program Initiated by Laredo Petroleum (LPI) Board of Directors

February 15, 2018

The institutional investor owned 120,420 shares of the oil and gas producer's stock after buying an additional 29,420 shares during the quarter. The stock increased 0.28% or $0.64 during the last trading session, reaching $232. Having a peek at growth estimates of the company, Laredo Petroleum Holdings Inc (NYSE:LPI) has current quarter growth estimates of 12.5% however it has 150% estimations over growth for the next quarter.

The petition to undo latest Snapchat update hits a million signatures

February 15, 2018

A petition asking Snapchat to roll back it s latest update has garnered over one million signatories. Nic Rumsey, who set up the petition, wrote that some are using Virtual Private Network (VPN) apps - which use servers overseas to mask the location of a device - in order to access the older version of the platform: "That's how annoying this update has become", he said.

Apple selling refurbished Apple Watch Series 3 models online

February 15, 2018

Apple added two version of the GPS-only Apple Watch Series 3 to its refurbished store. However for those who have bought into the Apple ecosystem, it is pretty much the obvious choice, but the good news is that if you don't mind refurbished products, you can save yourself some money.

Nokia 9 alleged hands-on images leaked by HMD Global

February 15, 2018

The original Nokia 7 offered respectable mid-range specs, with a Snapdragon 630, 4GB of RAM, and a 1080p display on board. Since it is now said to be an Android One device , it will be running on the latest Android 8.0 Oreo out of the box without no bloatware.

Photographed: The Glow from a Single, Hovering Strontium Atom

February 15, 2018

So, technically, you're seeing light emitted from an atom and not the atom itself. The resulting image named Single Atom in an Ion Trap came first in the Equipment and Facilities category of the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council's national science photography competition.

Facebook Messenger Kids For Android Released Today

February 15, 2018

Facebook Messenger Kids is controversial as the app encourages kids to get involved in social media and certain groups of the society are so outraged by the company's move to involve more and more kids into it's range. Today, many young children use mom or dad's hand-me-down Android smartphone as their gaming device, or an Android tablet. It's just that devices have infiltrated kids' lives, as they have ours.

The Overwatch League welcomes its first female player

February 15, 2018

As a Zarya main, her skills are the stuff of legend. While many have since moved on from Overwatch , the addition of Sky should certainly bolster what has often been a lacklustre Support line-up. The current hurdle is getting their four new stars to U.S. to compete. The headline move is undoubtedly the acquisition of Geguri, who will become the first female player to compete in the league.

"My Arunachal" Speaks Best Hindi In Northeast: PM's Outreach In Itanagar

February 15, 2018

However, Modi's first pitstop for the day will be at Arunachal Pradesh, his first visit to the border state after the Army's standoff with Chinese soldiers in Doklam plateau a year ago. Complimenting Chief Minister Pema Khandu on the work he has done for the state, PM Modi said he has prepared a "top quality roadmap" on what the state will look like in 2027.

Gmail Go for Android arrives at Google Play Store

February 15, 2018

Embracing the notch may help change that. Let's wait and watch for the Android Go to launch with more devices. In fact, it's not even compatible with all Android devices, although the list of supported devices might expand in the coming weeks.

Motorola launches Moto Z2 Force in India at Rs 34999

February 15, 2018

Motorola is providing a Moto TurboPower mod with every purchase of the Moto Z2 Force . Motorola has launched the device in India, nearly six months after its global launch. This can further be expanded by up to 256GB via microSD card. The Z2 Force, like many flagship phones, has a dual 12MP camera setup on the back with an f/2.0 aperture.

Sony's Silver and Black Gets Captain Marvel and Transformers Writers On Board

February 15, 2018

Director Gina Prince-Bythewood will polish up the draft before submitting it to Sony. Thor: Ragnarok's Chris Yost and Lisa Joy , co-creator of HBO's Westworld , worked on earlier drafts. They both have transitioned between being an enemy, ally, and love interest for Spider-Man throughout the years. Created by Marv Wolfman and Dave Cockrum in 1979, Black Cat made her first appearance in The Amazing Spider-Man #194.

Samsung Galaxy S9, Galaxy S9+ Teasers, Leaks Suggest Upgraded Camera Performance

February 15, 2018

We are talking about the Galaxy S9 here, which, as far as the rumours and speculations are concerned is going to be a much-improved version of the S8 in nearly all aspects. The last frame puts the "9" around his face and then turns it into a 3D cartoon caricature. Reports are that Samsung may be working towards bringing iPhone X's Animoji-like feature to the Galaxy S9 which will basically mimic a user's facial expressions.

Google's Chrome browser to wipe out bad ads

February 15, 2018

The discovery by Google is also significant because the ads do not appear to be from the same Kremlin-affiliated troll farm that bought ads on Facebook - a sign that the Russian effort to spread disinformation online may be a much broader problem than Silicon Valley companies have unearthed so far.

Amazon Echo To Make Synchronised Smart Homes Across 20 Cities In India

February 15, 2018

For instance, users can train Alexa and get their own personal music recommendations. "Customers will now be able to purchase Echo devices from more than 350 retail outlets such as Croma, Reliance, Vijay Sales and Crossword, among others, across 20 cities in India", Parag Gupta, head of product management and marketing, Amazon Devices, was quoted as saying by the report of Economic Times.

Xiaomi Mi TV 4 Can Revolutionize The Indian TV Market!

February 15, 2018

Similar to the iPhone X , the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro sports a vertical camera orientation, which you will be able to use for improving your smartphone photography. The battery of OnePlus 5T is 3300mAh while Redmi Note 5 Pro has 4000mAh battery . It is the world's first device with Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor .

Morgan Tsvangirai, Zimbabwe opposition leader, dies at 65

February 15, 2018

KEEP UPDATED on the latest news from around the continent by subscribing to our FREE newsletter, Hello Africa . Mr Mugabe's government detained him on numerous occasions over his vocal criticism of the regime. Analysts warn that the party is likely to face a major split following his death. His death leaves Zimbabwe's opposition in disarray with the first post-Mugabe elections approaching.

SpaceX hits two milestones in plan for low-latency satellite broadband

February 15, 2018

They are using a new generation of low-Earth orbit satellites to blanket the areas with broadband coverage at more affordable rates than previous satellite technologies. SpaceX previously sought approval from the agency to launch 4,425 satellites to deliver broadband to users in the US and worldwide. SpaceX originally told the FCC that it might launch these test satellites by the end of 2017, so the launch is slightly later than that optimistic estimate.

The Evil Within 2 now has an official first-person gameplay mode

February 15, 2018

With fans asking for this to become a permanent feature, Bethesda has now announced that a first-person mode will be added to the game in a free update today. The Evil Within 2 is also now discounted for 50% off on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC. Some of you already know and may have been able to play the game in first-person by enabling the console .

Sells 30178 Shares of Microsoft Co. (MSFT)

February 15, 2018

Moreover, Wealth Enhancement Advisory Limited Liability Corp has 0.25% invested in Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT). One Capital Management LLC raised its holdings in shares of Microsoft by 5.0% during the second quarter. Barometer Capital Management Inc increased its stake in Celgene Corp (CELG) by 39.45% based on its latest 2017Q3 regulatory filing with the SEC. Since August 29, 2017, it had 0 insider buys, and 2 selling transactions for $5.98 million activity.

Nokia 6 4GB RAM variant launched in India: Price, specs and more

February 15, 2018

The Nokia 6 was launched a year ago along with the Nokia 3 and Nokia 5 and comes with a sleek metal design, stock Android, stellar build quality and the promise of timely software updates. The device features a 5.5 inch full HD IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. In terms of the optics, the new variant features the same 16MP rear camera with PDAF, f/2.0 aperture, 1.0-micron pixel sensor and a dual-tone LED flash, and the 8MP autofocus selfie camera with f/2.0 ...

Check Out Intel's Winter Olympics Drone Light Show

February 15, 2018

Intel broke records of most number of drones flown at one time at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics , which opened with a 1,218 light show, flown by drones. In a clip detailing Intel's preparations for the event, Cheung revealed that the team had to prepare for several challenges, particularly the strong winds and cold weather at the site.

370bhp Ford Focus RS Heritage Edition lands as hardcore swansong

February 15, 2018

The Ford Focus RS Heritage Edition features gray brake calipers, black forged alloy wheels, as well as the contrasting black door mirrors and rear spoiler you'll also find on the RS Edition for the U.K. The hot hatch's already powerful 2.3-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine is equipped with a British-sourced Mountune FPM375 performance upgrade kit that brings high-flow induction, uprated turbocharger re-circulating valve and re-calibrated CPU parameters.

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