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Atari introduces the Speakerhat

July 22, 2017

In the intervening 159 years, the design has changed very little, with humanity concentrating on more pressing developments. The baseball cap, to all intents and purposes, was firmly in the "done" column. Created to be ultra-thin and lightweight, the company intends to improve upon design and engineering until the technology is "completely invisible". Atari claims that the Speakerhat will fit comfortably, feeling natural and normal to wear, even for long periods of time.

Two foot patrol officers hurt in hit-and-run crash

July 22, 2017

They were transported to a local hospital for treatment of their injuries. The two officers are expected to recover. A witness who asked to remain anonymous described the scene. One is a 54-year-old male with 14 years of service and the other is a 43-year-old male with nine years of service. Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.

Kevin Spacey to play author Gore Vidal in biopic

July 22, 2017

Production on Gore is already underway in Rome, Italy, with One Fine Day filmmaker Michael Hoffman directing the project, which will premiere on streaming service Netflix. The study where Vidal regularly wrote will be meticulously reconstructed within the villa, Maffettone said. Vidal, who died in 2012, has been the subject of several documentaries, including Australian director Nicholas Wrathall's 2013 film Gore Vidal: The United States of Amnesia .

Deutsche Bank Keeps Rating And Raises Price Target On Microsoft Corporation (MSFT)

July 22, 2017

Cisco Systems, Inc. ( NASDAQ :CSCO) has risen 13.20% since July 21, 2016 and is uptrending. It has underperformed by 2.11% the S&P500. Vaughan David Investments Inc decreased Microsoft Corp ( MSFT ) stake by 2.33% reported in 2016Q4 SEC filing.

Microsoft Corporation's (MSFT) Buy Rating Reiterated at UBS AG

July 22, 2017

The stock had a trading volume of 14,916,342 shares. Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT ) has risen 34.52% since July 21, 2016 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 17.82% the S&P500. Rafferty Asset Mgmt Limited Liability Corp holds 0.07% or 23,864 shares in its portfolio. The rating was maintained by FBN Securities with "Outperform" on Wednesday, July 20.

Sine Mora EX Will Take You Back to Bullet Hell in August

July 22, 2017

Like the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions, it will be available digitally and physically for the Nintendo Switch. Originally released on Xbox 360, Sine Mora is an intense bullet-hell shoot 'em up with handsome graphics and a unique player health mechanic that relies on time.

Horan Capital Management Lowers Stake in Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT)

July 22, 2017

In the last earnings report the EPS was $2.27 and is expected to be $3.32 for the current year with 7,720,514,000 shares presently outstanding. Cohu Inc. Investors of record on Thursday, August 17th will be issued a $0.39 dividend. Its up 0.11, from 0.84 in 2016Q3. The original version of this article can be viewed at https://www.themarketsdaily.com/2017/07/21/raymond-james-financial-inc-raises-microsoft-corporation-msft-price-target-to-84-00.html.

Ford Petitioning to Avoid 2.2 Million Vehicle Recall Over Airbags

July 22, 2017

Earlier this month, Takata announced a new round of recalls targeting 2.7 million older-generation inflators with a desiccant, or drying agent, that was meant to prevent the degradation problem with ammonium-sulfate propellant. Takata also identified about 6,000 Mazda B-Series pickup trucks from 2007 through 2009 that also have the potentially faulty inflators. The inflators in question were produced by Takata from 2005 to 2012.

Starfire Injustice 2 reveal set for tomorrow at 1 pm PDT

July 21, 2017

Black Manta was not featured in the picture, however. With Sub-Zero already added to the roster and Starfire to come, gamers are eager to know what NetherRealm has planned next and it seems that it will be the addition of Black Manta. Combat feels very weighty and satisfying, the graphics look incredible, characters look fascinatingly detailed and even the bass-heavy sound design is top notch.

PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds surpasses five million sales

July 21, 2017

To give this number of sales some context, another game that was in the news recently for surpassing a milestone is 2016's DOOM, which sold more than two million copies on Steam . The last-man standing battle royale third-person shooter, has had one of the most successful launches of the year, which is definitely something Bluehole should be proud about considering it came in as a relatively unknown variable, pardon the pun.

Liberty Interactive Corporation (NASDAQ:QVCA) Earns News Sentiment Rating of 0.31

July 21, 2017

It has underperformed by 23.16% the S&P500. QVCA has been the subject of a number of recent analyst reports. Nisa Investment Advisors, LLC now owns 51,670 shares valued at $1,246,000. 1832 Asset L P owns 1.65M shares or 0.3% of their USA portfolio. WB's profit will be $68.53 million for 58.55 P/E if the $0.31 EPS becomes a reality.

OnePlus admits emergency call issues on OnePlus 5, rolls out software update

July 21, 2017

Naturally, this potentially puts lives at risk. In response to resolve the issue, OnePlus has confirmed releasing a software update. We suspect that OnePlus will develop this fix as an OTA update to ensure that all vulnerable phones are patched as quickly as possible.

S&Co Cut Its Apple (AAPL) Stake; PEN (PENC) Shorts Raised By 7.14%

July 21, 2017

Transamerica Financial Advisors Inc who had been investing in Apple Inc for a number of months, seems to be bullish on the $788.76B market cap company. Investors sentiment decreased to 0.79 in Q4 2016. Its up 0.05, from 1.02 in 2016Q3. 123 funds opened positions while 723 raised stakes. Loring Wolcott & Coolidge Fiduciary Advisors Limited Liability Partnership Ma owns 1.44% invested in Apple Inc .

Reliance unveils JioPhone, a 'zero cost' 4G phone targeting low-income users

July 21, 2017

Post-bonus issue paid-up share capital would be 633.15 crore equity shares of Rs 10 each aggregating Rs 6,331.59 crore. Ambani dedicated the group's 40 years of achievements and records to founder chairman Dhirubhai Ambani . It took 25 years for our competitors to build the 2G network. The Reliance Jio feature phone was unveiled on Friday as the JioPhone aims to bridge the digital divide between the haves with smartphones, and the have nots who own feature phones.

Trump team finding ways to pardon family, aides amid Russian Federation

July 21, 2017

Reacting strongly to the report, Indian-American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi in a late night statement called for full disclosure of the presidential pardons. "That is his duty". The Times said Trump warned that Mueller would be crossing "a red line" if he looked into Trump family finances not related to the Russian Federation investigation.

Sergio Garcia hurts himself by hitting gorse with club

July 21, 2017

However given victories for countrymen Jon Rahm in the Irish Open and Rafa Cabrere-Bello at the Scottish Open this past fortnight - and Garbine Muguruza at Wimbledon - he will be hoping to extend Spain's summer of sporting success. Has finished second twice. And if you do, don't take your temper out on a bush. While much was made of Garcia's many near misses at majors prior to his Masters triumph, the 37-year-old pointed out how consistent he had to be to put himself in contention on so many ...

'Crash Bandicoot's' hardest ever level comes to the remaster

July 21, 2017

The Crash Bandicoot N.Sane Trilogy is already harder than the original releases, but to add the extra challenge Stormy Ascent has been recreated and is now available to download for the collection. The PlayStation Blog has posted an interview with Taylor Kurosaki , the level's designer and one of the original game's developers at Naughty Dog, and N.Sane Trilogy director Dan Tanguay of Vicarious Visions.

Electric Utility Vehicles Market Manufacturing Plants Analysis 2017

July 21, 2017

The research encompasses various factors about the market , its popularity in the global market , segmentation, current trends that are being followed, technological advancements, and future forecasts. In addition, considering that the global economy is ever-changing depending upon several factors, it is important to take a note that our report contains data that are not only conducted regarding CAGR forecasts but it also analyzes the key parameters such as yearly market growth in ...

Volvo XC40 set to debut

July 21, 2017

Volvo has broken silence over the upcoming XC40, promising that the Audi Q3 and BMW X1 rival will be "revealed shortly". In the meantime, Volvo teased us with a promise that the new offering would offer an extensive range of personalisation options.

All The New Destiny 2 Subclass Skills (So Far)

July 21, 2017

The lacking Power Ammo, which is used for weapons like Fusion Rifles, Shotguns and Sniper Rifles in addition to Rocket Launchers and Grenade Launchers, also wasn't received favourably. This is all good news for fans, as these seem to remedy complaints now being leveled at the game based on the beta. "So, in many cases, your feedback is helping us validate changes that were previously made based on internal feedback and playtesting".

RIL consolidated profit in June quarter up 12 per cent sequentially

July 21, 2017

Its revenue increased 18.4 per cent annually to Rs 70,434 crore. Meanwhile, the board of directors of RIL considered and approved an investment in Balaji Telefilms (BTL), to acquire 2.52 crore equity shares constituting 24.92% of BTL's equity, through subscription to preferential issue of shares by BTL to RIL for cash consideration of Rs 164 per equity share amounting to an investment of Rs 413.28 crore.

'Crash parade!' Man films himself mowing down beach chairs, cooler during pursuit

July 21, 2017

He livestreamed the entire escapade on his Facebook page. The first caller was watching Stiles on a Facebook Live broadcast. Other calls came into the police communications center about the broadcast. The commotion along the beach on Florida's west coast Thursday afternoon sent beachgoers scrambling for safety, but no one was injured. His reckless behavior didn't stop there.

Phobos: Moon over Mars

July 21, 2017

Astronomer Asaph Hall was deliberately searching for Martian satellites when he discovered both moons only six days apart in 1877. The names are actually fitting because Mars is named after the Greek god of war Ares, who is known as Mars in Roman Mythology.

Facebook Developing A Modular Smartphone, Patent Suggests

July 21, 2017

The product now doesn't seem to have a name but Building 8's patent application for the mysterious modular device was recently published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Building 8 is Facebook's consumer hardware lab that's also working on futuristic projects like the ability to type with your mind and understand language through your skin.

This new WhatsApp feature will make watching videos easier

July 21, 2017

The report in WABetalnfo also mentions that the video in whatsapp will play in a picture-in-picture mode. The current version of the app will open the YouTube app or, if the official portal is not installed, a web browser. Now, the picture-in-picture mode has been spotted running on Android O Developer Preview on the app version 2.17.265. However, it is not certain that WhatsApp users will be receiving the feature anytime soon.

Scientists discover long-predicted particle that annihilates with itself

July 21, 2017

When particle and antiparticle met they would be annihilated, releasing a poof of energy. But it's always been theorized that there's an exception to the rule, with certain particles that are actually their own antiparticles. Putting them together created a superconducting topological insulator, where electrons zip along two edges of the material's surface without resistance.

Nokia 8 Leak Shows Glimpse of New Zeiss Dual Cameras

July 21, 2017

However, amid all this hype and excitement, a new Nokia smartphone has now surfaced - the Nokia 2 . Additionally, the Nokia 2 seems to feature a similar 5-inch display as it looks to match the screen space of the Nokia 3 . The key difference between the two smartphone could be the positioning of the navigation buttons. Now, a report that comes from Baidu , a Chinese website spotted by DroidHolic shows the entry-level Nokia 2 smartphone along with the already available Nokia 3.

Citrix and Google partner up for a secure cloud transformation

July 21, 2017

The vendors already have integrated Google Docs with Citrix ShareFile, introduced Citrix Netscaler to Google's application container toolkit, and extended Citrix Receiver client software to Google Chromebooks and Android devices. Managing and delivering hosted desktop applications requires several pieces of technology: Google brings highly scalable and reliable infrastructure, a global network to reach customers and employees wherever they may be, and a team of security engineers who work to ...

Microsoft extends support deadline for Clover Trail PCs

July 21, 2017

These processors and devices are undoubtedly dated, but the problem is that they launched with Windows 8.1 which had a long support lifecycle, included an extended period. REUTERS/Shannon StapletonA computer screen shows features of the Windows 10 operating system at the Microsoft store at Roosevelt Field in Garden City, New York July 29, 2015.

(CAG) Shares Trading down at $33.79 Conagra Brands Announces Quarterly…

July 21, 2017

About shares traded. Masonite International Corp (NYSE:DOOR) has risen 9.52% since July 19, 2016 and is uptrending. It has underperformed by 8.31% the S&P500. Glenmede Tru Na, Pennsylvania-based fund reported 78,916 shares. Louisiana State Employees Retirement System invested 0.05% of its portfolio in Conagra Brands Inc (NYSE:CAG).

LG begins robot trials in Korean airport

July 21, 2017

Cleaning robots are capable of spotting areas of cleaning and prioritizing the work to be productive in keeping the expansive airport clean. While the robots are officially going into trial service today, they have been a familiar presence to frequent travelers since February, when they began beta testing at IIA.

OJ Simpson to be released from prison on parole

July 21, 2017

A Nevada parole board is heading into deliberations on whether to grant O.J. Simpson release from prison . Simpson participated by live video feed from Lovelock Correctional Centre, about 160km from the parole board's office in Carson City , in the hearing that included testimony from his daughter and one of the robbery victims.

AU Optronics Corp (NYSE:AUO) Receives Daily News Impact Score of 0.21

July 21, 2017

The stock now has Weekly Volatility of 2.25% and Monthly Volatility of 3.40%. According to Zacks, "Au Optronics is a world-leading manufacturer of large-size thin film transistor liquid crystal display panels, which are now the most widely used flat panel display technology".

Neil Armstrong Moon Bag sold for United States dollars 1.8 million in NY

July 21, 2017

One way or another, the bag ended up with a Kansas museum curator until U.S. Marshals Service ceased the item, which led to the museum manager's conviction over the bag's theft. By most accounts, the Smithsonian had more items than it could use at the National Air and Space Museum . By Ary's account, the Cosmosphere had accidentally mingled the two collections.

Textron Inc. (TXT) Updates FY17 Earnings Guidance

July 21, 2017

The company has a market capitalization of $13.03 billion, a PE ratio of 14.51 and a beta of 1.56. The stock rose 1.64% or $1.19 reaching $73.96 per share. The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Saturday, July 1st. "Inc. vs. AbbVie Inc." on June 26, 2017. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Wednesday, June 7th.

White House: Trump has confidence in Sessions, despite biting comments

July 21, 2017

Mueller is investigating Russian efforts to interfere in last year's election by hacking Democrats close to presidential nominee and possible collusion between Trump associates and Russia . we saw him attack the attorney general of the United States, Jeff Sessions; the deputy attorney general, Rod Rosenstein; the former Federal Bureau of Investigation director, James Comey; the acting Federal Bureau of Investigation director, Andy McCabe; and the special counsel".

Firefox Focus Gains Support for Better Notifications, Downloads, and Full Screen Videos

July 21, 2017

Mozilla released Firefox 8.0 for iOS on Thursday, adding a dark mode to make nighttime reading easier on your eyes and the ability to scan QR codes from the browser. However, YouTube being the notable exception is dependent on a bug fix from Google which might be addressed in the next update. All of these new features can be found in the latest update to Mozilla's privacy-centered browser, and said update is now available to download from the Google Play Store .

Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc. (NYSE:CFR) Receives Average Rating of "Hold" from Brokerages

July 21, 2017

Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc. has a 52-week low of $65.07 and a 52-week high of $99.20. Cullen/Frost Bankers (NYSE:CFR) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, April 26th. Investors sentiment decreased to 1.01 in Q4 2016. Its up 0.05, from 1.3 in 2016Q3. Several institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in CFR.

YouTube Redirects Searches For Extremist Videos To Anti-Terrorism Playlists

July 21, 2017

According to the Redirect Method website, "It focuses on the slice of ISIS' audience that is most susceptible to its messaging, and redirects them towards curated YouTube videos debunking ISIS recruiting themes". YouTube's effort will be expanded to include other languages over the coming weeks, and machine learning will be used to dynamically update the list of keywords that trigger these anti-terrorist playlists.

Both Meizu Pro 7 series smartphones will use MediaTek chipsets

July 21, 2017

Now, the recently shared teaser image by the company focuses exclusively on its back i.e. its secondary display. In addition to this, its secondary screen will also work when the smartphone is turned off. In a video leak, it is revealed that the secondary display on the rear is a touch LCD panel. It's worth noting that the X30 is the first 10nm chip from the MediaTek.

Intel Launches Movidius Deep Learning AI Accelerator USB Compute Stick

July 21, 2017

In effect, the Movidius Neural Compute Stick would run AI algorithms trained on a central system with massive data sets and use it to interpret real-world data on the edge of networks or out in a field of operations or research. With a convolutional neural network from a deep-learning framework like Caffe , users can quickly put machine-learning capabilities into low-power devices.

PACCAR (PCAR) Earns Daily Media Impact Score of 0.32

July 21, 2017

The firm has a market capitalization of $24.07 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.94 and a beta of 1.14. About 681,087 shares traded. PACCAR had a net margin of 8.56% and a return on equity of 19.13%. 64 funds opened positions while 140 raised stakes. "(PCAR) Position Held by Baker Boyer National Bank" was reported by The Cerbat Gem and is the property of of The Cerbat Gem.

Amazon app for Android gaining Alexa assistant

July 21, 2017

It was added to the iOS Amazon shopping app earlier this year . Alexa within the shopping app will do more than just order your laundry detergent. Users will be able to take full advantage of Alexa integration on their Android handsets.

Microsoft set to report earnings after the closing bell

July 21, 2017

In the year-ago quarter, the tech giant posted adjusted earnings of 69 cents per share. Microsoft attributes the dip to the continued drag from its smartphone business. Azure, Microsoft's cloud business, is becoming increasingly important as Wall Street turns its attention to cloud computing and the cloud transition by legacy names such as Microsoft.

Snap-On Incorporated (NYSE:SNA) Trading Volume Significantly Higher

July 21, 2017

It has underperformed by 14.23% the S&P500. Srb Corporation invested in 1,017 shares. Its up 18.18% from 1,100 shares previously. The SI to Oak Valley Bancorp CA's float is 0.02%. Therefore 86% are positive. In this regard, the rapid improvement process, created to improve organizational efficiency and slash costs, including working capital requirements, has helped Snap-on improve sales, margins and savings over the past few quarters.

Trump Reinvents History by Saying FBI Director Should Report Directly to President

July 20, 2017

The president said he interpreted that information as a threat. "If he would have recused himself before the job, I would have said, 'Thanks, Jeff, but I'm not going to take you.' It's extremely unfair - and that's a mild word - to the president".

Invasion Of The Body Snatchers is getting yet another remake

July 20, 2017

It's being reported that Warner Brothers is developing a remake of the sci-fi horror Invasion of the Body Snatchers . Warners officially launched a remake , and tapped veteran horror scribe David Leslie Johnson ( Orphan , The Conjuring 2 , The Walking Dead ) to write the screenplay, and sci-fi/action mainstay John Davis ( I, Robot , Predator , Chronicle ) to produce.

Ark: Survival Evolved addresses cheating and hacking scandal

July 21, 2017

Jeremy mentioned that the retailers who would be stocking the game on shelves once it leaves Early Access were insistent on this price. This is good news for those players that have poured hours and hours into the game, taming dinosaurs, building structures, and crafting weapons.

Here's Our First Look At Call Of Duty: WWII's Zombie Mode

July 20, 2017

Sledgehammer has been slowly but surely releasing the names on Twitter, and have finally revealed the last character. The trailer reveals that, like in years past, this Zombies mode will feature a storyline centered on zombie killers. If the players had to be delighted with this leak, which occurs nearly five days before the date set by the creators of the game, there was one who did not appreciate it at all, it was Glen Schofield, Co-founder of Sledgehammer Games.

Google brings its fancy Motion Stills GIF-making app to Android

July 20, 2017

Motion Stills worked in tandem with the iPhone's Live Photos feature, turning them into shareable GIFs and stabilizing them in the process . If you have a device running Android 5.1 or higher, you can head on over to the Play Store to give it a try! GIFs are really popular right now, and the Motion Stills app makes it super easy to make your own GIFs on your phone.

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