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Fisherman killed by whale's 'big flip' moments after rescuing it from net

July 12, 2017

Green was not on the boat, but said he was told the 59-year-old veteran fisherman was hit by the whale just after it was cut free and started swimming away. He said Howlett was the skipper of the research vessel Sheila, which was used to study right whales in the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Mr. Howlett's notable experience and contribution to whale rescue include his very recent and critical role in successfully freeing an entangled whale on July 5.

Honor 6X discounted to $199.99 for Amazon Prime Day

July 12, 2017

Buyers will also enjoy additional benefits from Vodafone that will offer 45GB data for five months. It's powered by an octa-core Kirin 955 processor, 3GB of RAM, and a 3340mAh battery. Although the Chinese variant features a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, the European model lacks this component. Huawei Honor 8 Pro sports a 5.7 inch Quad HD (2560 x 1440 pixels) 2.5D curved Glass Display.

PayPal Stock Surges, Launches Across Apple Platforms

July 12, 2017

Previously, you needed a USA credit card to pay for apps on the U.S. store. This means you can use PayPal for apps in the App Store, music and TV shows in iTunes, renew your Apple Music subscription and even pay for the iCloud Storage plans.

Who is Tokyo-born designer Eiko Ishioka celebrated by Google's Doodle?

July 12, 2017

During her life, she earned an Oscar, a Grammy and two Tony nominations. Showcasing some of Ishioka's famous designs from Singh's 2006 movie The Fall , today's slideshow Doodle celebrates her revolutionary work on what would have been her 79th birthday.

Overwatch League explained: Cities expansion just the start of Blizzard's eSports plans

July 12, 2017

In addition to Wilpon (with a NY franchise) and Kraft (Boston), the list includes Immortals CEO Noah Whinston (Los Angeles), Misfits Gaming CEO Ben Spoont (Miami-Orlando, ) NRG Esports founder Andy Miller (San Francisco), NetEase (Shanghai), and Kabam co-founder Kevin Chou (Seoul).

Nintendo Switch is getting its first video app

July 12, 2017

According to The Verge , Niconco's app page on the Nintendo Switch's website seems to imply that companies can directly publish their apps to Nintendo's eShop. Now the console has finally received its first such app, although it's unlikely to be one that many western users will have used, or even have heard of.

Doomfist Could Be Getting Special Summer-Themed Cosmetic Items

July 12, 2017

Reddit's DocterrificDoc recently posted his findings on the Overwatch page, and some of the information indeed confirms what we suspected, including the news that Blizzard will hold another Summer related event for the game this year, during which Doomfist will be receiving a number of related cosmetics.

Why Weight Watchers International, Inc. Stock Is Up 202% So Far

July 12, 2017

The OTC listed company saw a recent bid of 0.0052 on 115000 volume. About 405,141 shares traded. It is positive, as 24 investors sold Weight Watchers International, Inc . The stock of Weight Watchers International, Inc . (NYSE:WTW) on Wednesday, January 4 with "Buy" rating . The firm has "Hold" rating by Standpoint Research given on Wednesday, October 21.

Trillion-tonne iceberg snaps off Antarctic ice shelf

July 12, 2017

It is believed to have separated from the main ice shelf after a Nasa satellite, which takes thermal images, appeared to show a crack that has been forming for some time had finally broken through. Those parts of the iceberg that have already detached have begun to move rapidly seaward, widening the rift in recent days and leaving the remaining ice "strained near to breaking point", according to Adrian Luckman, a scientist monitoring Larsen C at Swansea University in Wales.

New iPhone Wireless Charging Accessory May Not Ship With iPhone 8

July 12, 2017

If upcoming smartphones from Apple do support inductive charging tech from Qi it can also be assumed that the device can also be charged by other wireless chargers available in markets across the globe. While the iPhone 7s and 7s Plus shouldn't bring many changes to the design and the features, the iPhone 8 is rumored to come with some changes. Hence, the use of the word "might" in the tweet means that there is no confirmation on the matter and that Apple's iPhone could still ship with ...

Apple to build first China data center to comply with local law

July 12, 2017

Apple's partner was co-founded by the government of Guizhou, which has begun promoting the mountainous central province as the country's data center capital. China says this is not true and the laws are meant to counter terrorism attacks. Apple said that the company has an extreme data privacy and security protections in place and there will be no backdoors in the new data center systems.

Reliance Industries hits 9-year high as Jio revises rates

July 12, 2017

Members of Jio's paid Prime service earlier enjoyed data and free voice calls for three months with the first recharge of Rs. 309 or above. Ever since Jio's aggressive pricing of high speed data and unlimited calls entered the Indian telecom arena, many incumbent telecom operators have revised their plans or lowered their data tariffs.

Microsoft officially ends support for Windows 8.1 Phone

July 12, 2017

Obviously, the changelog is similar to the security section of KB4025341. Microsoft is working on a resolution and will provide an update in an upcoming release . An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could take control of an affected system. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights.

Rajasthan Police questioning suspect in Jio data leak case

July 12, 2017

The suspect, identified as an engineering student Imran Chimpa hails from Sujangarh in Churu and the Navi Mumbai Police have sought his transit remand from Rajasthan to Mumbai. However, Jio has said that the claims of the website were "unverified" and "unsubstantiated". About the leak, a spokesperson from Jio said that the subscribers' data is safe and maintained with the highest security.

Joe Montana not sure Colin Kaepernick will get signed

July 12, 2017

You won't be in the league very long. "You have to have people who want the same thing, fighting for the same thing and willing to put in the time". Kaepernick, taken by the 49ers in the second round of the 2011 NFL Draft, is now a free agent, a precipitous fall from grace for a quarterback once thought to be the future of the league.

Backers eat up $99 Android Wear watch, Mobvoi's Ticwatch E

July 12, 2017

The Chinese firm says that'll make it a little more accurate. Mobvoi has a history with watches, launching the Ticwatch 2 with a forked version of Android called Ticwear a year ago. So what is the main difference between the two? The company says that the built-in GPS inside the Ticwatch S & E has been improved significantly - three times more accurate with faster satellite positioning - and the Ticwatch S, in particular, has GPS antenna integrated right into the watch band, "enabling ...

Google Launches Gradient Ventures, Firm Focusing On Artificial Intelligence Startups

July 12, 2017

Not only will it invest in AI startups but it also will provide technical resources, dedicated access to experts , AI boot camps and mentorships. Just hours before Google's announcement, Toyota Research Institute introduced its own $100 million venture fund called a href="http://fortune.com/2017/07/11/toyota-venture-capital-research/" Toyota AI Ventures /a .

IPhone 8 May Not Have Wireless Charging on Release Day

July 12, 2017

Nevertheless, this similar scenario had happened last year with the Portrait Mode feature in iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus which came about only later in the year. It's unclear, then, when iOS 11.1 might be made available. A separate tweet from serial leaker Benjamin Geskin over the weekend says Apple is planning four color options for the iPhone 8 .

Fitbit Inc. (FIT) — Stock Trending Alert

July 12, 2017

The RSI oscillates between zero and 100. By having an overview of the Income statement for Fitbit Inc (NYSE: FIT ) the Revenue for the trailing twelve months is 1.96 Billion. The analysts estimated sales for the higher end at 428.5 million and lower end at 320.53 million while the year ago reported sale was 612.31 million.

Cubs eye upcoming All-Star Game for Wrigley Field

July 12, 2017

Commissioner Rob Mandfred said Monday that Chicago and its Wrigley Field would be a "great site for an All-Star Game", the Chicago Sun-Times is reporting . "Having said that, the caveat on that is we have a lot of cities really interested in having the game", Manfred added. The All-Star Game will be played in Washington D.C.in 2018, and Cleveland won the right to host the 2019 contest back in January.

Someone just teleported the first object from Earth to an orbiting satellite

July 12, 2017

The team was able to teleport a photon from a station in the Tibetan mountains to a Chinese satellite orbiting space, called Micius, at a distance of 500 km. Millions of photons were sent into orbit over a month, with 911 of them remained entangled with the ones on the ground. While the team's success is an essential first step toward the creation of a quantum internet, it also establishes China's dominance in the "quantum space race" in an obvious way.

Amazon Prime Day last-minute deals: grab these before they're gone

July 12, 2017

Last year, Benchmark analyst Daniel Kurnos called Prime Day an example of "how to make clearance look good". It's whatever. I mean, the deals couldn't have been that good, right? Amazon.com Inc said yesterday its Prime Day sale was on track to be the biggest shopping event in its history by sales.

Earnings Analysis Of Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT)

July 12, 2017

It is down 87.79% since July 10, 2016 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 47.84% the S&P500. More notable recent Applied Materials, Inc . Nj State Employees Deferred Compensation Plan sold 15,000 shares as Applied Matls Inc ( AMAT)'s stock rose 23.58%.

Kinder Morgan Inc (KMI) Raised to Sell at BidaskClub

July 12, 2017

Therefore 71% are positive. When it comes to the Analysis of a Stock, Price Target plays a vital role. The rating was upgraded by Credit Suisse on Thursday, January 28 to "Outperform". Analysts await Kinder Morgan Inc (NYSE:KMI) to report earnings on July, 19. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $0.12 earnings per share.

Anyone know a Jayden K. Smith? Ignore this Facebook hack warning

July 12, 2017

The message goes on to say Smith is a hacker and adding him as a friend will make you vulnerable to a hacking scandal. Social media users, beware! Not only can Jayden hack your personal account, he will then be able to hack the accounts of friends.

Siri Usage and Engagement Declining

July 12, 2017

But while Siri is still the top dog in the virtual assistant sphere, its overall usage has declined by about 15 percent since previous year - a loss of about 7.3 million monthly active users. As 9to5Mac points out, Siri has felt a year-on-year decline in other areas too, including net usage and the total time spent using it. The company's data is obtained from monitoring apps running on devices owned by members of an opt-in panel, combined with traditional survey research.

Twitter names former Goldman Sachs exec as new chief financial officer

July 12, 2017

Segal will take over the CFO role from Anthony Noto , who was promoted to COO last November, and has had two jobs for the past nine months. He will take over the CFO role from Anthony Noto , who is now Twitter's CFO and chief operating officer.

Leslie Thng is new Vistara CEO

July 12, 2017

Thng will succeed Phee Teik Yeoh, who is now the chief executive. His appointment to lead the Indian airline is still subject to approval from the Indian government, says Vistara. According to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation , in the January to March quarter of the ongoing calendar year, Vistara carried 865,000 passengers, higher than that of low-priced airline AirAsia India (807,000), which began operations in June 2014, six months earlier than Vistara.

Rainbow Six Siege's loot boxes start rolling out today

July 11, 2017

There has also been some fixes made to the character Hibana, in particular her X-Kairos launcher. The gun's pellets could previously be concentrated in too small an area under certain conditions, as well as trigger early if you fired two sets at a time.

Trader's Round Up: Atossa Genetics Inc (NASDAQ:ATOS)

July 11, 2017

Press coverage about Atossa Genetics (NASDAQ:ATOS) has trended very positive this week, Accern Sentiment reports. What is the Fate of the Stock in the Future? Its last month's stock price volatility remained 16.43% which for the week stands at 11.81%.

McDermott International (MDR) Earning Somewhat Favorable Press Coverage, Analysis Finds

July 11, 2017

Many investors will opt to use multiple time periods when examining moving averages. McDermott International (NYSE: MDR ) opened its previous trading session at $7.16 later Declining -1.11% to close its trade at a share price of $7.15. March 14 investment analysts at DA Davidson left the stock rating at "Neutral" but raised the price expectation from $3.00 to $4.00. The lowest price the stock reached in the last trading day was $143.37 and compares with the $96.05 52-week low.

Advanced Clustering Technologies Announces Systems Based on Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors

July 11, 2017

Intel's newest processing platform features a selection of Intel Xeon processors created to scale with a business as it grows, from an entry-level Bronze processor to the Intel Xeon Platinum processor for maximum performance, hardware-enhanced security, and advanced RAS (reliability, availability, and serviceability).

Apple extends first-generation Apple Watch warranty following back cover issue

July 11, 2017

As we mentioned above, Apple will offer service for up to three years from the purchase date of the device. Apple also extended the Apple Watches service policy for a separate issue related to swollen, expanded batteries that caused the watch's display to protrude.

Analytical Guide for Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC), Target Corporation (TGT) Stakeholders

July 11, 2017

Market capitalization is the total market value of all of a company's outstanding shares. TOTAL S.A. (TOT) observed trading -3.12% away from the 20-day moving average and -5.82% off from its 50-day simple moving average. Marathon Oil Corporation had a negative net margin of 134.01% and a negative return on equity of 2.54%. Then see the current price relative to the highest moving average and you will have a "back of the envelope" technical indicator in your back pocket for any stock at any ...

Motorola Moto X Style receives Android Nougat update in India

July 11, 2017

The update was first released in Brazil back in June. In other words, Moto X Style users can now directly expected the latest Android O update next. If you are wondering what this update will bring along, Android 7.0 Nougat brings with a redesigned notification shade, brings split-screen multitasking, an improved Doze mode, and Quick Settings menu.

Microsoft's One Day Sale: Save up to $350 on Surface Pro 4

July 11, 2017

Microsoft has already been offering substantial savings on its Surface Pro 4 in recent weeks, following the launch of its new Surface Pro tablet . Surface Pro 4 is ultrathin, fast, and versatile, the flawless balance of portability and power.

Tyler, the Creator Ditches Vans for Converse

July 11, 2017

While Converse hasn't officially unveiled Tyler, the Creator's sneakers save for the preview in the above promo video, official images and a release date have leaked. 'Next line will have 'em like "Whoa" / I been kissing white boys since 2004, ' he raps on I Ain't Got Time . Tyler's been playing around with his sexuality for years, with a Tweet back in 2015 alluding to the fact that he may be gay.

Microsoft to unveil plan to bring Internet to rural areas

July 11, 2017

The company plans to enter into collaborations with local telecom companies on 12 projects in 12 states over the next year in order to use the technology to provide Americans with Internet connections. Smith is now calling on the USA government to help with the effort. Finally, it has to overcome a signficant cost hurdle - hardware for use with white space-based broadband is expensive, though Microsoft told the Times that it will be able to get pricing down for hardware it'll demonstrate at an ...

R8 and TT RS first to receive Audi Sport performance parts

July 11, 2017

The parts will be only available in Germany first, but Audi promises that the parts will become more widely available as times goes on. They reduce weight by up to 7.2 kilograms (15.9 lb) on the Audi TT and up to 8 kilograms (17.6 lb) on the Audi R8 .

LG V30 leaked renders show the smartphone in full glory

July 11, 2017

In addition to what has already been leaked, today we have a series of renders that we believe is how the LG V30 will look like when the company officially unveils it later this year. The video also shows certain other features: the battery will be non-removable while the 3.5mm headphone jack has been retained, the latter feature indicating that the Korean giant has chose to swim against the tide.

Amazon Prime Day 2017: Best Fashion, Jewellery And Beauty Deals

July 11, 2017

You'll find these deals and many other great discounts on games, consoles and related items on Amazon's dedicated video game page during Amazon Prime Day 2017 in the UK. This Prime Day 2017 deal on the Sony PS4 Slim console will likely not last long. If you're not a member yet, head to the link next to get a 30-day free trial .

G20 summit | Trump, Asian allies seek counter to North Korean 'menace'

July 11, 2017

Russia's state-run Tass news agency reported the proof was submitted to the United Nations secretariat and contradicts USA and South Korea findings that show the Hwasong-14 rocket is an intercontinental ballistic missile, capable of reaching the US mainland.

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater HD Will Be Removed From Steam

July 11, 2017

To add incentive, the game is now going for 80 percent less than usual - $1.99 down from $9.99, though the DLC pack is still $4.99. No reason has been given for the delisting but it may have something to do with the use of licensed music .

The Escapists 2 carves out a release date

July 11, 2017

What's more, Team17 has revealed that select retailers will be bundling in an additional prison, The Glorious Regime, as a special pre-order bonus. The Escapists 2 continues the adventures of prison escapes and as usual players will need to work around the strict prison schedule in order to avoid the unwanted attention of guards.

PS4 Firmware Update 4.72 Released

July 11, 2017

As you would expect, it's another one of Sony's cryptic updates which doesn't seem to do much, but still seems like it's gonna take up a decent portion of space on your HDD. Overall this is a pretty minor update for the console, though these smaller updates always happen in between the bigger ones. Apparently someone at Sony got exhausted of all the memes, and now we get "quality" updates.

Lava A93 Smartphone Launched At Rs 7999

July 11, 2017

However, you have the option of further expanding the storage up to 32GB via the microSD card slot. The Lava A93 is powered by 1.2GHz quad-core it comes with 2GB of RAM. Lava A93 is backed by a 3000 mAh Li-ion battery. Other features include HDR, Photo Timer, and Grid. There is also a power saver mode on the phone with which you can easily save the battery life.

NASA spacecraft to fly over Jupiter's Great Red Spot

July 11, 2017

The principal investigator of NASA's Juno probe at the Southwest Research Institute in San Antonio, Scott Bolton said, "Jupiter's mysterious Great Red Spot is probably the best-known feature of Jupiter". On Jupiter, the storm's winds have peaked at 400 miles per hour, about twice as fast as the most intense gusts here at home, NASA said. Juno launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on August 5, 2011, and arrived at Jupiter on July 4, 2016.

NY Man Caught Drawing Swastikas on Jewish Owned Property

July 11, 2017

The building's street surveillance camera captured a young man spending 35 minutes drawing almost 30 swastikas in the still-wet cement early Saturday. The vandal, believed to be a teenager, was captured on video carving the swastikas in the concrete over the course of 35 minutes. Police said the incident is being investigated by the NYPD's Hate Crimes Task Force.

Ghana launches its first space satellite, gets presidential applause

July 11, 2017

The deployment follows the launch of the 1,000gm cubesat onboard a SpaceX rocket from the Kennedy Space Centre in the United States last month. The satellite, which was built by students at the college is equipped with low and high-resolution cameras.

Bertha, the world's oldest hippo, dies aged 65

July 11, 2017

James Albert Dichaves, director of the Manila Parks and Recreations Bureau which has direct control over the zoo, said Bertha is one of the original animals in Manila Zoo. But animal rights campaigners criticised the zoo for keeping the hippo in a 1,000 sq ft enclosure for decades. Despite being considered mammals, hippos also have amphibious traits that allow them to spend up to 16 hours per day in water, and they can not survive in areas that do not have an abundant water supply.

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