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Android O May Eclipse the Solar Eclipse on August 21

August 19, 2017

Cardboard's ecosystem isn't as fully formed on iPhone as it is on its original home OS of Android, but there are still plenty of apps available to try. The official Star Wars (free) app also has some amusing shorts inspired by The Force Awakens , while Sisters is an unsettling, albeit brief horror experience.

Manufacturing leader becomes fourth to resign from Trump council

August 19, 2017

The demonstration in Charlottesville by hundreds of white nationalists took a deadly turn on Saturday when a auto plowed into a group of counter protesters and killed one person. "We should honor - not attack - those who have stood up for equality and other cherished American values". Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein tweeted: "Lincoln: 'A house divided against itself can not stand.' Isolate those who try to separate us".

Solar Eclipse: Vet says concern for pets is unwarranted

August 19, 2017

That might sound obvious, but there are people who think because the sun is partially blocked, it won't do as much damage. While people prepare to view Monday's solar eclipse, many pet owners want to know if their pets will be affected by the moon covering part of the sun.

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Gets Briefly Listed on Samsung's US Online Store

August 19, 2017

The Galaxy Note 4 was introduced three years ago on September 2014. Last year's release didn't go well for Samsung after reports of fires and explosions began surfacing. The recalled batteries were all found on the replacement phones . Devices replaced as part of AT&T's insurance program between December 2016 and April 2017 are likely to be affected.

Mercedes-Maybach just unveiled a stunning convertible concept vehicle to rival Tesla

August 19, 2017

Like the Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 concept Mercedes unveiled prior to the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance previous year, the Maybach 6 Cabriolet is an electric auto that's almost 20 feet long, has a drive system that gets 750 horsepower, and has a range of more than 200 miles on one charge of the battery stored under its floor.

NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) Stock Rating Reaffirmed by Argus

August 19, 2017

It has outperformed by 195.58% the S&P500. Dalton Greiner Hartman Maher & Communications reported 0.99% stake. EICHTEN ESTIA J had sold 4,000 shares worth $82,000 on Friday, June 9. Sei Investments stated it has 0% of its portfolio in Continental Building Products Inc (NYSE:CBPX). Trustmark Comml Bank Department invested in 23,585 shares.

Man Who Burned Retina During 1962 Eclipse Warns Others of Viewing Dangers

August 19, 2017

As a result, Tomososki now states that he had been living with a blind spot at the center of his eye for the last 55 years. While Tomososki's teachers warned him to use a pinhole projector box, which creates a reflection of the eclipse for safe viewing, he didn't heed the warning.

10-year-old rape victim unknowingly gives birth in India

August 19, 2017

The girl's family previously found out she was pregnant after she began feeling stomach pains. "Nothing has been paid so far to her", Ms. Jaising, who represents the interests of the girl, submitted. "We will issue notice to the Chandigarh administration", the Bench said. The country's Supreme Court did not find an exception for her case. The parents of the 10-year old girl, are now looking for ways to put the baby up for adoption as they're anxious about the stigma.

Hyundai pledges to build EV model with 500km range

August 19, 2017

Hyundai's long-range EV is set to enter the market after 2021, and would rival the range boasted by Tesla's Model 3 . Hyundai has just revealed plans for a major low emissions vehicle product push with three new all-electric vehicles before 2022, which will join the EV version of the Ioniq in the firm's electric stable.

Valve Changes Steam Keys Policy

August 18, 2017

Valve takes 30% of each Steam sale, and selling a key elsewhere that takes less may mean the difference between some developers being able to eat a burger or sticking to ramen. Valve didn't give any details on how it will determine the "extreme examples", but the nature of the new policy suggests that the company will investigate suspicious titles on a case-by-case basis.

Necrozma Will Darken Alola In Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon's New Story

August 18, 2017

The video also gives players a closer look at Dusk Form Lycanroc , the recently revealed new form of the wolf Pokemon. In these new versions of the game, "a story unfolds on a grand scale, with the Legendary Pokemon Solgaleo, Lunala, and Necrozma at its center".

Morgan Stanley Has $12.92 Million Stake in Ralph Lauren Corporation (RL)

August 18, 2017

CLSA has "Buy" rating and $125 target. As per Thursday, August 11, the company rating was maintained by Brean Capital. The rating was maintained by Citigroup with "Buy" on Thursday, August 11. (NASDAQ:ROST) or 2,788 shares. Foundry Prtn Lc owns 521,323 shares or 0.36% of their U.S. portfolio. Gam Ag owns 60,610 shares. Sunbelt Secs has invested 0% of its portfolio in KB Home (NYSE:KBH).

Nokia 8 Bothies Feature: Take Picture From Front And Rear Camera Simultaneously

August 18, 2017

Point the camera at yourself, the other camera at a friend, and take a picture of you both together...but not exactly together, just close enough. "Bothies" make that a possibility. Since the Nokia 8 is nothing spectacular from ordinary flagship devices, we think that Nokia/HMD is working on a "modernised" version of the Nokia 8 with a bezelless display and same high-end specifications.

The Earth is approaching a large asteroid

August 18, 2017

Florence will be at a minimum distance from the planet (seven million kilometers, or 18 distance between the Earth and the Moon) September 1, 2017. According to the measurements from NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope and NEOWISE mission, the asteroid is about 4.4 kilometres in size.

Australian National University solves mystery of how first animals appeared on Earth

August 18, 2017

It has also been revealed that humans wouldn't exist on the planet without it. The mystery of the origin of animal life on our planet suffered the paleontologists. It was a period of evolutionary experimentation; animals with complex body plans evolved walking, swimming, crawling and burrowing. After crushing them, the scientists were able to extract molecules from ancient organisms out of them.

Apple Security Chip Decryption Key Exposed By Hacker, But It's Still Secure

August 18, 2017

That tiny coprocessor runs completely on its own-it has a separate OS, updates separately, and nothing it does is known to the rest of the device. The iPhone 5s was released in September, 2013, so too much should not be made of the security implications of xerub's key.

NASA launches satellite to help astronauts talk to Earth

August 18, 2017

The sixth and final Boeing [NYSE: BA] Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (TDRS), launched today, will enhance NASA's space communications network when the satellite becomes fully operational early next year. The Atlas and Delta rockets have launched more than 1,300 missions, according to United Launch Alliance . These have included scientific missions, exploration and national security missions.

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) Shares Bought by Windward Capital Management Co. CA

August 18, 2017

Nadler Financial Group Inc acquired 7,614 shares as Microsoft Corp (MSFT)'s stock rose 4.75%. The First Wilshire Securities Management Inc holds 7,350 shares with $457,000 value, down from 12,350 last quarter. BMO Capital Markets has "Outperform" rating and $69 target. On Monday, July 17 the stock rating was maintained by Bank of America with "Buy". As per Thursday, December 22, the company rating was initiated by Piper Jaffray.

Monster Hunter World New Trailer Showcases The Wildspire Waste

August 18, 2017

You take on a role as a Hunter sent out to track down and capture - or kill - the monsters that roam the world , so these creatures can be studied. Video game stories from other sites on the web. It will also charge anyone or anything that invades its territory. Those of you in North America wll get to try it out at PAX West in Seattle from September 1-4, 2017.

Yakuza 6 Heading West on 20th March With a Premium Edition

August 18, 2017

Yakuza 6 takes the action back to Kamarucho, except this time with every line being fully voiced by a Japanese cast, unlike previous entries in the series. What's more, SEGA will be going all-in with a collector's edition, which you can peruse below. It will be the first game in the series that was developed from the ground up for PlayStation 4, which will bring many innovations to the gameplay.

Dissidia: Final Fantasy NT Launching in January; Special Editions Detailed

August 18, 2017

Additionally, the company has also revealed the multiple editions that will be available at launch, including physical and digital formats. The Season Pass includes six additional playable characters, two color variations, and two additional weapons for each.

The appearance of the smartphone Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A officially declassified

August 18, 2017

The teaser posted on Weibo confirmed the device to launch on August 21st in China. The reveal happened before the official launch which has yet to happen and now the new Xiaomi smartphone was once again sighted. The colour variants listed for the phone are- Rose Gold, White, Red, Blue, Grey, Silver, Black and Gold. Earlier: August 15th, 2017 - The Redmi Note 4 is one of the popular smartphones to launch in the first half of 2017.

Russian 3D-printed satellite deployed in space for first time

August 18, 2017

Expedition 52 Commander Fyodor Yurchikhin and Flight Engineer Sergey Ryazanskiy , of the Russian space agency Roscosmos, released into the atmosphere the first satellite made nearly entirely with the help of a 3-D printer during a space walk.

An iPhone 8 appears in McDonald's promotion

August 18, 2017

You'll likely have to buy an accessory to enjoy it - as is the case with Android phones, the iPhone 8 won't ship with a wireless charging pad in the box. Apple hasn't confirmed that it's working on wireless charging and although the images show components for the technology, there's no way to confirm outright that their final destination is an iPhone.

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 design revealed in a video

August 18, 2017

A new video of a bezel-less smartphone , with the text Mi Mix 2 conceptual product design, has been shared by Starck via his Facebook profile. The placement of the front camera is very odd in the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 . Looking at the design it seems Mi Mix 2 will have 95% screen-to-body ratio which looks wonderful. Chances are the company may launch the Mi Mix 2 around the same time-frame.

No war on Korean Peninsula: South Korea's Moon

August 18, 2017

That has heightened fears that this year's UFG exercise may spark a new crisis after North Korean leader Kim Jong Un left open a threat to fire missiles into waters near Guam, saying he would hold off for now while monitoring USA behavior.

Solar eclipse glasses sold out in Wichita Falls

August 18, 2017

Which is why he is encouraging children and adults to get a pair of the solar eclipse sunglasses, if they can, to make sure they stay safe, but you'll have to order a pair online. When: 11:30 a.m.to 3 p.m. Monday, Aug. 21. Those wishing to pick up a pair of eclipse glasses may start lining up at 1:00 p.m.at the library's outdoor tent.

Stocks To Invest: CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP), Molson Coors Brewing Company

August 18, 2017

Molson Coors Brewing Co (NYSE: TAP ) has declined 3.45% since August 17, 2016 and is downtrending. It has underperformed by 20.15% the S&P500. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website .

Shares in Liberty Media Corporation (NASDAQ:LSXMK) Acquired by Renaissance Technologies LLC

August 18, 2017

Finally, Gruss Capital Management LP purchased a new stake in shares of Liberty Media Corporation during the second quarter valued at approximately $41,077,000. Liberty Interactive Corporation (NASDAQ:QVCA) was upgraded by ValuEngine from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating in a research note issued to investors on Monday, August 7th.

Fiat Chrysler and BMW team up on autonomous driving

August 18, 2017

They are planning to implement this by 2021 and trying to apply the scalable architecture for the self-driving technology. Here's what we know about the deal, and what it could mean for FCA's long-suffering shareholders. But FCA has lagged. The agreement links Chrysler with its second big partner in the autonomous realm and affirms the company's place among the major players racing to turn self-driving cars into a reality.

Teachers preparing for Monday's solar eclipse

August 18, 2017

The far northeast corner of the state will only achieve 99.25% totality, meaning 00.75% of the sun will still be visible. "Obviously, looking at the sun at anytime can be damaging to the eyes, and particularly can damage the macula , a very special part of the retina that allows us to see clearly", Dr.

Don't Let the Eclipse Leave You Blind to Scams

August 18, 2017

The moon will continue to cover up the sun, forming what's known as a crescent sun that looks like this. . Unless the sun is at least 75 percent covered by the moon, you may not even notice much illumination change at all unless you are aware the eclipse is happening.

Eclipse event in Yuma on Monday

August 18, 2017

In Earth's history, there have been some 3 billion solar eclipses in the United States alone, though some were partial rather than total. "So it enters a little bit north and travels a little bit south, but it crosses the entire country", he says .

NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) Shares Sold by Rice Hall James & Associates LLC

August 18, 2017

It has outperformed by 43.84% the S&P500. Rice Hall James & Associates LLC's holdings in NVIDIA Corporation were worth $1,649,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. As per Tuesday, April 5, the company rating was initiated by Gabelli. MakeMyTrip Limited (NASDAQ:MMYT) has risen 111.67% since August 17, 2016 and is uptrending.

Man shares story of vision problems after eclipse

August 18, 2017

A doctor later him that he had burned his retina during the eclipse. Lou Tomososki was a high school teen in 1962 when his science teacher told the class about a solar eclipse that was going to take place that afternoon, NBC affiliate KGW reported .

This iOS 11 feature swiftly disables Touch ID on the iPhone

August 18, 2017

This pulls up the option to place an emergency call (the Emergency SOS feature), but it also locks up Touch ID. It's a little-publicized side-effect of the new software's panic button action, triggered by pressing the power button rapidly. With increased security checkpoints at borders and the likely introduction of facial recognition, Apple wants a quick way to ensure only a device's true owner can unlock the phone and only when they want it unlocked.

Little trusted Putin beats Trump on global affairs: Pew

August 18, 2017

People had more confidence in Mr Trump in 13 countries, including the UK, India and Israel. They include Japan, South Korea and seven European NATO members: Greece, Germany, Turkey, Hungary, France, Italy and Spain. Most Russians believe that Mr Putin has improved their country's standing in the world, according to the survey by the Washington-based non-partisan group.

New Sony Xperia XZ1 leak reveals the design and confirms the specs

August 18, 2017

As you might expect, the Xperia XZ1 Compact looks very, very similar to the regular XZ1. If the leaks are true, we may not see any notable differences in the design side of things. The right side of the device seems to be equipped with the power button, the volume button and the camera shutter button. To boost up the performance, the Sony Xperia XZ1 is expected to come with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 835 processor along with 4GB of RAM .

Johnson Controls International PLC (JCI) Position Raised by Deprince Race & Zollo Inc

August 18, 2017

Shares of Johnson Controls International PLC (NYSE:JCI) opened at 37.83 on Wednesday. Several other institutional investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Cibc World Markets Corp bolstered its position by buying 34,553 shares an increase of 35.3% as of 06/30/2017. Analysts on average have given a price target of $46.57 to Johnson Controls International plc stock.

North Korea Says It Won't Fire Missiles At Guam After All

August 18, 2017

Meanwhile, North Korea says that the issue of Americans detained in the country "is not an object to discuss" in view of current tensions with the United States. "Regardless of whatever twist and turns we could experience, the North Korean nuclear programme should absolutely be solved peacefully". Calvo said.

YouTube TV Expands to 14 More Markets in the United States

August 18, 2017

YouTube said it now leads its live TV streaming competitors in carrying the most local broadcast stations in the markets where YouTube TV is available. Petersburg-Sarasota and West Palm Beach-Ft. YouTube TV says another 17 markets are coming as well - bringing the total to 46 - and announced that it added two new networks to its lineup: Newsy and Tennis Channel.

Xfinity Mobile goes nationwide this week

August 18, 2017

There are caveats to the Xfinity Mobile service. The news comes just ahead of two high-profile device launches from Samsung and Apple scheduled for the coming weeks, solidifying Comcast's retail presence to capture switchers around those events.

How a total solar eclipse happens, explained with augmented reality

August 17, 2017

About 75 percent of the sun will be blocked by the moon in the Lehigh Valley. You can't find eclipse-watching glasses? Among the coverage plans, KGW intends to have a crew on a plane over the Pacific Ocean to film views of the eclipse; KTVB will produce a 2-hour television special; and KSDK will be live in Carbondale, Illinois, at a NASA official viewing location.

New Overwatch map and animated short to be revealed at Gamescom

August 17, 2017

On its official website, the schedule of upcoming activities for the event is already lined up. This will be the first new animated short (a specific term Blizzard uses for its CG, character-centric mini-movies) since last year's Sombra introduction, Infiltration .

'Star Wars: Han Solo': Ron Howard Teases an Imperial Connection

August 18, 2017

He posted a picture of a swooping black helmet lying atop a control panel. After weeks of turmoil and the departure of two directors, the spin-off of Star Wars devoted to Han Solo did his best to make us forget his woes . But we'll go until we get it right! Alden Ehrenreich is on board as the young Han, with Joonas Suotamo as Chewbacca and Donald Glover as Lando Calrissian.

Microsoft acquires cloud-computing orchestration vendor Cycle Computing

August 18, 2017

In his blog post , Wei also made clear the need for an Azure Solution Architect, whose role is to oversee cloud computing strategy, "including adoption plans, multi-cloud and hybrid cloud strategy, application design, management and monitoring".

PS4 Firmware Update 5.00 Full List of Features Revealed

August 17, 2017

After opening registrations last month, Sony has announced in a blog post that invitations are being sent out for successful applicants to the latest system update beta test, detailing key features in the process. In addition, if you're part of multiple message groups, you can now easily leave several groups at once. Then you can use that list to easily message and invite your Helldivers squad (hey, Helldivers is still really good) without disturbing your Destiny raid buddies.

California's Power Grid Braces For Loss of Energy During Solar Eclipse

August 17, 2017

For this eclipse, the longest period when the moon completely blocks the sun from any given location along the path will be about two minutes and 40 seconds. Fortunately, many of those areas are already reliant on alternative sources for energy generation. Most of North Carolina will see a partial eclipse.

How to watch the eclipse safely

August 17, 2017

The Great American Eclipse will start near Lincoln City, Oregon at 1:15 p.m. local time with the roughly 70-mile wide path of totality stretching across 14 states before concluding near Charleston, South Carolina at 2:48 p.m. "If it is 95 percent (like here) there is still going to be a lot of sunlight and radiation around it". Also, there's a do it yourself method you can also use to view the eclipse safely, it's what people used back in the day called a pinhole viewer you make ...

Daily Stormer Booted From Russia for 'Propagandizing Neo-Nazi Ideology'

August 17, 2017

Email provider Zoho also blocked the website for violating its terms and conditions. Several tech CEOs also addressed Trump's remarks in their own response to the incident. The country's media watchdog asked for it to be taken down because of extremist content. The Facebook founder and CEO broke his silence days after the "Unite the Right" rally used a Facebook event to attract attendees.

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