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Tesla Model S Tops Consumer Reports Ratings with Standard Automatic Braking

July 25, 2017

In April, the magazine, which provides an annual rating of vehicles sold in the United States, lowered its rating on the Model S , noting that Tesla's last software update for the emergency braking system was not adequate. This newly standard feature addition bolstered a higher score for the Model S. "Automakers should never treat safety as a luxury item", William Wallace, a policy analyst for Consumers Union, the policy arm of Consumer Reports, said in an emailed statement.

Brain disease affects 99% of National Football League players, finds research — BBCI

July 25, 2017

In addition to examining the brains, researchers interviewed family members and loved ones of the deceased former players and found that behavioral and mood symptoms were common with those who suffered from CTE, including impulsivity, signs of depression, anxiety, hopelessness and violent tendencies.

Watch 14 Minutes of Uncharted: The Lost Legacy Gameplay Right Here

July 25, 2017

New previews ahead of late August release. Speaking to GamesBeat , Josh Scherr the writer behind the game revealed that Uncharted: The Lost Legacy could be the future of the franchise. Earlier this afternoon we got to share our impressions of The Lost Legacy after going hands-on with the new Uncharted , and now we have an extra treat that goes well with that.

Daydream VR lands on the Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8/S8

July 25, 2017

Verizon has rolled out firmware update version G950USQU1AQG4 and G955USQU1AQG4 for the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ respectively. As outlined by America's largest carrier, the latest software brings support for Google Daydream VR among other enhancements.

Tesla Motors, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) Reviewed By Analysts

July 25, 2017

It has underperformed by 11.20% the S&P500. Citigroup began new coverage on Tesla Motors, Inc. giving the company a " rating. Net profit margin of Tesla Motors, Inc. Equities research analysts anticipate that Tesla will post ($5.95) earnings per share for the current year. The firm has "Buy" rating by Dougherty & Company given on Monday, May 9.

The Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) Downgraded to Buy at BidaskClub

July 25, 2017

David R Rahn & Associates Inc who had been investing in Amazon Com Inc for a number of months, seems to be bullish on the $495.13 billion market cap company. Mizuho maintained it with "Buy" rating and $920 target in Friday, October 28 report. The company was downgraded on Monday, July 18 by Raymond James. Wells Fargo downgraded Centurylink Inc (NYSE:CTL) on Tuesday, May 3 to "Market Perform" rating.

LG Display plans to invest US$13.5 bil to boost OLED production

July 25, 2017

The investment will help it compete against Samsung who now dominates the manufacturing of OLED displays for smartphones. Market watchers said LG Display is expected to post 800 billion won-level operating profit for the third and fourth quarters as well, allowing the company to post a profit of 3.5 trillion won for all of 2017.

New statewide poll shows tie for Northam and Gillespie

July 25, 2017

Of that group, 26 percent said he was a major factor. Gillespie's favorability rating was 36 percent, with 20 percent viewing him unfavorably and 44 percent having no opinion. Somewhat fewer Northam voters (88%) say they would stay with the Democrat, with numerous potential defectors (7%) moving into the undecided column. However, the votes in the poll varied widely by region.

Google Maps And Search Get SOS Alerts Feature

July 25, 2017

The thing about natural disasters is that sometimes you don't know when they will happen. Google will show those in the area information such as emergency numbers and directions to help, while those elsewhere will see news about what is going on, and links to donate money or help.

Saturn & Rings From Cassini Spacecraft

July 25, 2017

USA space agency NASA's Cassini spacecraft has yet again revealed some fantastic facts about Saturn and its rings as it travels close to the ringed planet in the final phase of the mission or the Grand Finale. Saturn boffins are baffled and frustrated by this phenomenon because it means precise measurement of the length of the Saturnian day continues to elude us.

Toyota's next-generation electric cars to charge in just a few minutes

July 25, 2017

Toyota's new electric vehicle, to be built on an all-new platform, will use all-solid-state batteries, allowing it to be recharged in just a few minutes, the newspaper said, without citing sources. The report claims the firm's first solid-state battery powered cars will arrive in 2022, going on sale in Japan first. Solid-state batteries, as the name suggests, use solid electrolytes rather than liquid which most electric auto batteries, like lithium-ion units, use today.

The makers of Roomba could one day sell maps of your home

July 25, 2017

Over time, they learn the locations of walls, doorways, lamps, furniture and so on, which eventually allows them to clean your home without bumping into things over and over. If iRobot's idea takes off, the company could even add other sensors to Roomba in the future that could gather useful data such as lighting conditions and humidity.

Investmentaktiengesellschaft Fuer Langfristige Investoren Tgv Increased Its Microsoft (MSFT) Holding, Pledger & Co

July 25, 2017

It has outperformed by 17.04% the S&P500. Independent Franchise Partners Llp increased its stake in Microsoft Corp ( MSFT ) by 0.76% based on its latest 2016Q4 regulatory filing with the SEC. On average, equities analysts anticipate that Microsoft Corporation will post $3.25 EPS for the current year. UBS has "Buy" rating and $60.0 target. The rating was maintained by Stifel Nicolaus on Friday, January 27 with "Buy".

Porsche Design Huawei Watch 2 launched in Europe for a hefty price

July 25, 2017

Although Porsche Design Huawei Watch 2 doesn't come with LTE support, it does feature Global Positioning System tracking, IP68 certification, NFC (Near Field Communications), heart-rate sensor, microphone, compass, accelerometer, tracking (running), and gyroscope.

Misconfigured Google Groups setting exposes private data from hundreds of companies

July 25, 2017

If your employees are using Google Groups to discuss issues and ideas, you might want to check whether the sharing setting for these groups is set to "Private". While not a security vulnerability in itself and rather a feature of Google Groups which can prove useful to some, this incident shows that a simple oversight of one setting can potentially have devastating effects for businesses.

MS Paint Is Not Dead

July 25, 2017

In the future, we will offer MS Paint in the Windows Store also for free and continue to provide new updates and experiences to Paint 3D so people have the best creative tools all in one place. Microsoft's Windows 10 Fall Creators Update that is expected soon will feature a whole new bunch of tools and features, but it is going to kill the 1985-released image editing feature Microsoft Paint.

Triumph to launch 2017 Tiger Explorer on July 25

July 25, 2017

The Tiger Explorer XCx is the British manufacturer's flagship adventure motorcycle, and as a result features technology making it worthy of being called so. The Triumph Tiger Explorer goes up against the Honda Africa Twin and Ducati Multistrada 1200 in the Indian market. The model features an inertial measurement unit that uses sensors to monitor and respond to the bike's movement status to calculate the lean angle.

Benelli 302R launched in India at Rs 3.48 lakh

July 25, 2017

Benelli had first showcased the 302R at the 2016 Auto Expo where it did garner interest from the enthusiasts. Also present is a new double-sided swingarm. The engine comes mated to a six speed transmission. Benelli says the gear ratios have been altered for improved power output. The suspension setup includes 41 mm Upside Down (USD) forks up front and a monoshock setup at the rear, while braking performance comes from the 260 mm dual discs up front and a 220 mm single disc at the rear.

Yunique 2 Launched By YU Mobiles For Rs 5999

July 25, 2017

For photography, the YU Yunique 2 has a 13-megapixel rear camera and a 5-megapixel camera on the front. "YUNIQUE 2" also features 4G, WIFI, Bluetooth and FM. Additionally, the smartphone's rear camera comes with a dedicated night mode, panorama, and an HDR mode to improve Image clarity, even in high-contrast scenes.

BioWare Chooses Unconventional Way to Promote Anthem

July 25, 2017

BioWare has sponsored the Edmonton Corn Maze in Spruce Grove to cut a design into the field from Anthem , a role-playing video game the firm plans to release around Christmas 2018. "We wanted to partner with the corn maze folks for a while ..." Members of the development team talk about the process and explain why they have chosen a corn maze to introduce the Anthem .

Sunil Mittal seeks IUC at cost discovered through fair mechanism

July 25, 2017

Currently, in the worldwide calling segment, operators pay between 1 and 30 cents for calls going out of India and global operators pay 53 paisa for calls coming into India which is heavily skewed against Indian operators. Rivals Bharti Airtel, Vodafone India Ltd and Idea Cellular Ltd, on the other hand, want these charges raised to at least 30 paise per call from 14 paise now.

Mazda reveals exterior of new Mazda CX-8 SUV

July 25, 2017

It's a new kind of crossover SUV for people who both appreciate quality and need to seat more than five. In fact, Mazda says adults can "sit comfortably" in the third row. The compact CX-3, mid-size CX-5 and large CX-9 have all struck a chord with the Australian public. Front-wheel drive will likely be standard though buyers should be able to opt for all-wheel drive.

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) Holding Above The Trend Line

July 25, 2017

It has underperformed by 53.31% the S&P500. M&R Capital Management Inc increased Apple Inc Com (AAPL) stake by 93.58% reported in 2016Q4 SEC filing. (NASDAQ:AAPL) on Wednesday, March 15. (NASDAQ:AAPL) shares were sold by JUNG ANDREA. (NASDAQ:AAPL). The Tennessee-based Chickasaw Mngmt Ltd Liability Corp has invested 0.29% in Apple Inc.

Brokerages Anticipate Hibbett Sports, Inc

July 25, 2017

Shares of Hibbett Sports Inc. fell $6.60 to $13.10 on Monday. (CHGG)'s stock rose 43.03%. The 50 day moving average was down $-7.51 or -35.32% and the 200 day average went down $-13.48 or -49.50%. 124.79 million shares or 2.48% more from 121.78 million shares in 2016Q3 were reported. Berkshire Hathaway Inc holds 0.76% or 39.00M shares. "That logic no longer applies, and Hibbett is feeling the pain of not investing in new channels fast enough", Saunders said.

Walmart Is Cancelling Some SNES Classic Pre-Orders

July 25, 2017

It is unclear at this point if Walmart will in fact cancel all pre-orders to rectify their mistake or if some of those who pre-ordered the micro console will actually receive it. We're not sure when the official pre-orders will be going live, but if you missed out the first time, this could be your chance to get your hands on the console.

Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Multiplayer Mod Is In The Works

July 25, 2017

As you may have read a while back, a Wii U emulator enables players to enjoy that version of Breath of the Wild from the pleasure of their PC. "Fooni on the REGN8 Discord server posted some pictures of a mod they are working for BoTW ( CEMU ) which will allow 2 people to play locally side by side".

NASA Is Building A New Supersonic Plane

July 25, 2017

NASA has designed a new supersonic plane that will not only drastically reduce the flight time for worldwide journeys, but it will do that at a noise level significantly below that of the ill-fated Concorde. The design is expected to reduce noise to no more than 65dBa, which is exceptionally quiet for an aircraft - co-designer Lockheed Martin likens it to the inside of a luxury auto.

Facebook ups the ante against pirated videos with content rights acquisition

July 25, 2017

Social network Facebook has acquired US-based startup Source3 - a platform for end-to-end management of intellectual property in user-generated content (UGC) - in order to help it tackle piracy issues. But after 3D printing plateaued in the consumer market, it appears to have widened its scope to digital entertainment. But the new acquisition infers that Facebook's " Rights Manager " technology has not been much of a success.

Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ:ATVI) Stock Rating Reaffirmed by Robert W. Baird

July 25, 2017

On 2/8/2013 Activision Blizzard announced a annual dividend of $0.19 1.42% with an ex dividend date of 3/18/2013 which will be payable on 5/15/2013. Therefore 88% are positive. Activision Blizzard had 76 analyst reports since July 28, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. They presently have a $68.00 price objective on the stock.

Amazon Alexa arrives on HTC U11 in Britain

July 25, 2017

Last week the HTC U 11 in the United States got Amazon Alexa App and now it is the turn of the United Kingdom version of the handset. With Alexa, you can get answers to questions about the weather or sports scores, and you can also use a variety of non-Amazon services.

NASA Offers Safety Tips For Viewing Aug 21 Solar Eclipse

July 25, 2017

It also added that people should look for the manufacturer's name and address printed on the products, and a certification information with a designated ISO 12312-2 worldwide standard. NASA plans to use a camera aboard its Deep Space Climate Observatory (DSCOVR), a satellite that sits in a distant orbit about 900,000 miles (1.4 million kilometers away), to capture the view of light leaving the Earth .

Android O Developer Preview arrives nearly complete - Full release coming soon

July 24, 2017

It's Monday, which means Google is releasing another version of the Android O Developer Preview . Google today launched the fourth and final Android O developer preview, available for download now at developer.android.com and via the Android Beta Program .

Bournemouth boss Howe admits Grabban and Wilson on the move

July 24, 2017

Recently relegated Sunderland could make a move for Bournemouth striker Lewis Grabban , according to the Sun (Print edition, Sunday 23rd July 2017). Republic of Ireland worldwide Wilson, 29, joined Bournemouth from Stoke City last summer, but didn't even manage a Premier League appearance under Howe before being loaned out to West Bromwich Albion in January.

Apple Could Be Developing Its Own OLED Technology For iPhone 9

July 25, 2017

Though we all know iPhone 9 is in store for us next year, what's surprising is the speculations that have started to float around even before iPhone 8 is unveiled. Specifically, according to an ETNews report, that means research and development into its own flexible OLED technologies. Therefore, the probability of occurrence of this unit in the lineup of Apple tends to zero, so if you have the desire to buy compact IPhone it is better to choose the current and the only first ...

Trump Rolls His Eyes at Reporter When Asked if Sessions Should Resign

July 25, 2017

The interns snickered at the question while Trump rolled his eyes, grinned, and ignored the question. Trump is trying to use his presidential power to launch a criminal investigation into Hillary Clinton in an obvious effort to distract attention away from his own Russian Federation connections and scandal.

NASA issues safety tips to view solar eclipse

July 24, 2017

For more solar eclipse excitement, IL residents and visitors are invited to attend the first-of-its-kind Moonstock 2017. There are several designs on sale on amazon.com , including the Circle Total Solar Eclipse Celestial Fanatic T-shirt as shown in the photo above.

Apple iPhone 4S allegedly causes fire, plaintiffs seek over $75000 in damages

July 25, 2017

The fire incident broke off a year ago in April but the lawsuit was filed recently. This isn't the first time phone batteries have been blamed for flaming events. As of now, all the investigations are done by the insurer, and there is no confirmation whether Apple has examined the device or not. Other users have also reported similar incidents when charging their phones.

Google releases the final Android O developer preview

July 24, 2017

Given this is the final version, there's also much less risk associated with grabbing the beta and testing it on your primary device, but make sure you back up your device regardless. Be warned however that going this route means you won't receive an OTA update to the final build of O, unless you enroll your device in the Beta program.

WatchOS 4 beta 4 for Apple Watch now available

July 24, 2017

But if you're now testing iOS 11, head over to the Settings app of your iPhone or iPad to update. macOS High Sierra, watchOS 4 and tvOS 11 also received a beta update today. If you are looking for more details, head over to this link: Download and Install iOS 11 Public Beta on iPhone, iPad Right Now . You can now customize your shortcuts.

YPF Sociedad Anonima Declares Annual Dividend of $0.07 (YPF)

July 24, 2017

Ypf Sociedad Anonima now has $8.34 billion valuation. About 660 shares traded. YPF SA (ADR) (NYSE: YPF ) has risen 17.75% since July 21, 2016 and is uptrending. It is 0.00% or $0 reaching $38.35 per share. Investors of record on Thursday, July 6th were paid a dividend of $0.073 per share. Rbf Capital Ltd Com holds 0.02% or 10,000 shares in its portfolio.

Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) Position Increased by Canal Capital Management LLC

July 24, 2017

Other large investors have also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Pacific Center for Financial Services bought a new stake in shares of Alphabet during the fourth quarter worth about $142,000. As the earnings date approaches, we can see that insider ownership is now 0.10% shares, and institutional ownership is at 82.10% for Alphabet Inc .

Xiaomi posted new video teaser of Mi 5X

July 24, 2017

Sales are expected to kickoff the same day at 10:00 AM. Xiaomi Mi 5X was recently certified with FCC and leaked in a press renders as well. So the anticipation for the smartphone is obviously very high. There are some rumors suggesting a high-end variant of the smartphone with Snapdragon 660 SoC and 6GB of RAM. The latest video teaser showing the phone from all the possible angels along with a dual rear camera setup at the backside of the device.

New Ford Fiesta Not Planned For Sale In The US

July 24, 2017

While the rumours are best taken with a grain of salt, Ford has told Jalopnik it will "have more to say about [the] Fiesta in markets outside of Europe at a later date". Buyers in the once-popular segment seem to be switching to light SUVs such as the Ford EcoSport or Mazda CX-3, along with small cars such as the Ford Focus and Hyundai i30 often available for less than $20,000 in automatic form.

Moon could be wetter than thought, say scientists

July 24, 2017

Mahesh Anand, a planetary scientist at the Open University who was not involved in the study, welcomed the research, pointing out that such remote sensing was a "pretty damn good achievement". Previous findings of water on the moon didn't appear to come from indigenous sources, Milliken said. "The growing evidence for water inside the Moon suggest that water did somehow survive, or that it was brought in shortly after the impact by asteroids or comets before the Moon had completely ...

Sine Mora EX Release Date Revealed; Physical Edition Announced

July 24, 2017

Like the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions, it will be available digitally and physically for the Nintendo Switch. Originally released in March 2012, Sine Mora is a unique, challenging entry in the shmup genre, adding time as a factor to consider as you zip between bullets and blast enemies in Story Mode and Arcade Mode.

Mobile adding Scam ID and Scam Block features to MetroPCS

July 24, 2017

The features are called Scam ID and Scam Block. That is, of course, if you don't have Scam Block enabled, which will make sure that any number that's been marked as suspicious will not be able to connect at all. If you'd like to turn it off, you can do so by dialing #OFB# (#632#), and it can be turned on by dialing #ONB# (#662#). Apparently these features have had a pretty impressive success rate since April.

Mars gets photobombed by one of its moons

July 24, 2017

The time taken by Phobos moon to complete one revolution around the planet is seven hours and thirty-nine minutes. It is closer to its host planet than any other moon in the solar system and it takes it just 7 hours and 39 minutes to complete an orbit.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Sees Unusually Large Options Volume (TSM)

July 24, 2017

BB&T Corp's holdings in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing were worth $6,918,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. The value of the investment in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufactur decreased from $36,559,000 to $30,179,000 a change of $6,380,000 quarter over quarter.

Intel's new Core i7-8700K CPU detailed, 6C/12T @ 4.3GHz?

July 24, 2017

As a reminder the 14nm Coffee Lake processors will use a tuned and optimised Skylake architecture to yield a claimed 30 per cent performance increase from the same power draw. The TDP is also higher at 95W. Then there will be a 95W part with 3.2 GHz base clock and 3.4 GHz boost for 4/6 cores, and 3.6 GHz boost for 1 or two 2 threads.

'Angel particle' found in quantum breakthrough

July 24, 2017

In 1937, physicist Ettore Majorana predicted that in the class of particles known as fermions , which includes the proton, neutron, electron, neutrino and quark, there should be particles that are their own antiparticles. "It's not fundamentally surprising, because physicists have thought for a long time that Majorana fermions could arise out of the types of materials used in this experiment", says Wilczek.

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