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New 2017 Hyundai Verna launching tomorrow, top things to know

August 22, 2017

Hyundai introduced new Verna with best and styling features. Watch the launch of the new Hyundai Verna live below. This introduction of Verna in the market can compete with the most liked cars - Suzuki Ciaz and Hondacity, Skoda Rapid and Volkswagen Vento .

Baby Driver's Subaru WRX Stunt Car Offered For Sale On Ebay

August 22, 2017

The specific stunt auto is a fully-spec'd out 2006 WRX Limited with 158,000 miles. The modifications list includes a rear-drive conversion, an uprated rear differential and a turbocharger from a 2004 STI, with DBW Motorsport performing all the work on the vehicle.

Apple's new 'How-To' videos focus on iOS 11 for the iPad

August 22, 2017

Rambo mentions that even though he just discovered these videos now, they have been present in the iOS 11 betas since May and they could just be early software prototypes. macOS High Sierra, watchOS 4 and tvOS 11 also received a beta update today. "But you haven't heard the full iOS 11 story yet as relates to iPad". The company has shown some of the marquee features, including the drag-and-drop functionality to name a few of the iPad-centric iOS 11 highlights.

Protect your eyes properly from the eclipse

August 22, 2017

But doctors warn you must have the appropriate eye wear to view the solar eclipse or the consequences could be severe. Can you do anything after the damage happens? Has anyone ever really had their eyes damaged by an eclipse? The Vanderbilt Eye Institute opened special clinics specifically to treat eclipse-related eye injuries.

Massive diamonds develop on Neptune and Uranus

August 22, 2017

The experiment has seen the scientists attempt to adequately recreate the conditions on Neptune and Uranus in a controlled laboratory environment. The team from the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory says it used an optical laser from the Matter In Extreme Conditions instrument to demonstrate how, deep within the gas giants, high pressure can bond hydrogen and carbon atoms to create nanometre-wide "diamonds" that fall through the dense atmosphere.

Company Stocks In Liberty Global Added by Boston Private Wealth

August 22, 2017

Liberty Global plc disclosed in a document filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that EVP & CFO Bracken Charles H R has sold 30,721 shares of Liberty Global plc (LBTYK ) in trading session dated August 11, 2017. Lastly, Korea Investment boosted its position in Liberty Global by 254.4% in the Q1. Jefferies maintained it with "Hold" rating and $14000 target in Friday, July 28 report.

SC baby named 'Eclipse' in honor of today's celestial event

August 22, 2017

The projected path of totality was 96 to 113km wide, running diagonally across the continent from OR to SC, with darkness lasting only about two to three minutes in any one spot. Eubanks said her family was first "shocked" over the baby's unique name, but now thinks it was a great idea. Babies are born everyday in SC and Monday was no exception - even though it was the day of the 2017 solar eclipse.

Giants reserve offensive lineman Michael Bowie charged with domestic assault

August 22, 2017

Bowie, 25, faces one count of domestic assault and battery and two counts of malicious injury or destruction of property. Tulsa County assistant district attorney Kenneth Elmore said the incident between Bowie and his girlfriend occurred over finances.

US, South Korea drills begin amid tensions over North

August 22, 2017

Both Koreas and the United States have signaled in recent days, however, a willingness to avert a deepening crisis, with each suggesting a path toward negotiations. "If anything, the joint exercises must be strengthened", Cheon Seongwhun, who served as a national security adviser to former conservative South Korean President Park Geun-hye, said in an interview.

The International Space Station just pulled off the photobomb of a lifetime

August 22, 2017

While millions experienced the 2017 Eclipse, only six people saw the umbra, or moon's shadow, over the United States from space. The video above was captured at 1,500 frames per second with a high-speed camera, according to the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center.

THQ Nordic is making an open-world post-apocalyptic action-RPG

August 22, 2017

The trailer doesn't give us any gameplay to look at, but IGN said players will be able to customize characters with "mutations, bionic prosthetics, and weapons", which will "impact the way your hero plays in real-time combat". According to the Amazon listing , the game is due to release in early 2018 on PS4, Xbox One and PC. August a year ago Nordic Games rebranded itself to THQ Nordic and also announced that there was 23 games in development throughout the company, 13 of these games have ...

So is PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds Exclusive to Xbox or not?

August 22, 2017

It recently claimed the Steam record for the most concurrent players in a non-Valve game when 481,291 users sat down to play on July 30. Speaking on the Xbox gamescom stream last night, Brendan Greene, a.k.a. Through this partnership, Microsoft will help accelerate console development and maintain quality across all platforms. Even if they are not, is it an achievement to finally launch games Xbox announced as many as four years ago by the time these games do launch? This has spawned ...

Shadow of War trailer shows of monsters of Mordor

August 22, 2017

The clip, released Sunday, features main hero Talion calling upon various dragons and an ice troll in order to take on the wild beasts that roam Middle-earth. Shadow of War was initially slated to release on August 22 before it was delayed. The bundle will include a standard white Xbox One S gaming console (with built-in 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and 4K video streaming, high dynamic range technology, 4K resolution and spatial audio capabilities), an Xbox Wireless Controller and a copy of " ...

One last time: Practice before watching the eclipse with kids, NASA advises

August 21, 2017

Parents who will watch the solar eclipse Monday with young children should practice using the viewing device before the event, NASA recommends. A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, totally or partially obscuring the image of the sun from viewing from Earth.

CAO points required to study medicine increase

August 21, 2017

Due to a new CAO points system, as well as a new grading system, not may course have the same points requirements as a year ago. Figures from the Irish Times show that points have dropped for more than half of all honours degree courses - including in areas such as teaching, engineering and nursing.

5 ways to watch the solar eclipse without risking eye damage

August 21, 2017

And KGW verified, it's so special to solar eclipses, you can't duplicate it with dark glasses, or anything else. All compliant glasses should have the ISO safety code "ISO 12312-2" printed somewhere on them. Those on Block Island should protect their eyes during this rare event so they will be able to see another eclipse in the future. On Aug. 21, a total solar eclipse will occur in 14 states, including a small area in southern IL, while a partial eclipse will effect the rest of the state.

Microsoft Corporation's (MSFT) "Buy" Rating Reiterated at Evercore ISI

August 21, 2017

Advanced Micro Devices Inc (Put) now has $11.37 billion valuation. Integrated Wealth Counsel Limited Liability Company reported 1,315 shares or 0.18% of all its holdings. With 1.98M avg volume, 2 days are for Sanofi (NYSE:SNY)'s short sellers to cover SNY's short positions. Ledyard Bancorp invested in 2.35% or 212,528 shares.

Google shows how easy it is to steal stock images

August 21, 2017

Now Stock photo distributors would be in pressure with the new Algorithm created by Google . Research at Google recently published a paper called "On the Effectiveness of Visual Watermarks " regarding how easily watermarks can be removed, and how this can be prevented.

Wonder Woman is the highest-grossing superhero origin story ever

August 21, 2017

The film has now grossed over $800 million worldwide, and its $404 million domestic total puts it seventh all-time for superhero movies, passing the original "Spider-Man" made back in 2002. Fortunately for Warner Bros. and DC, that was just the beginning of a dominant box office run. Best of all, Jenkins will be returning to the helm to guide Gadot in the superhero sequel, earning the filmmaker the highest paycheck yet for a female director - an honor that's more than well-deserved.

Amazon Giving 1600 Echo Dots to This University

August 21, 2017

Amazon's strategy of expanding the variety and number of devices on which Alexa is available on is already evidenced in a Huawei smartphone - the Huawei Mate 9 which offers the Seattle, Washington-based online retail giant's voice assistant as one of the options.

Gionee X1 With 4G VoLTE Support Launched in India: Price, Specifications, Features

August 21, 2017

It is available in two colour options- gold and black . As for the camera, the Gionee X1 boasts of an 8MP camera on the rear of the device while a secondary 8MP camera sits on the front for selfies and video calls. On buying the Gionee X1 Airtel users will get up to 10GB data per month for up to six recharges. The smartphone also comes with a fingerprint sensor that is located on the back.

Hacked replacement touchscreens could hijack your smartphone

August 21, 2017

According to a team of experts at Israel's Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, hackers could potentially use parts costing less than $10 (£8) to maliciously override a smartphone and siphon data from the repaired handset. Through a second class of attack, they were even able to gain control of the operating system kernel of the Nexus 6P and L G Pad. The attack is very hard to detect, as anti-virus programs can't flag it and the hardware survives operating system updates and factory resets.

Xbox One X 'Project Scorpio' Edition Available to Pre-Order Now

August 21, 2017

The aesthetic is the only adjustment on the special edition Xbox , and it will be offered at the same price as the standard version at $500. As a reminder, the Xbox One X Project Scorpio Edition console is available for preorder on Microsoft's Xbox site right now , but also on Amazon and Best Buy .

Mercedes launches GT R and GT Roadster sportscars

August 21, 2017

Both the models were launched by Roland Folger, Managing Director & CEO, Mercedes- Benz India. This bright green torpedo you see here is the Mercedes-AMG GT R - a meaner, hungrier and more shredded version of the already not-so-slow Mercedes-AMG GT.

Fear Effect Reinvented heading to the Nintendo Switch

August 21, 2017

Fear Effect Reinvented will maintain the fixed camera angles of the original, while giving the graphics a significant overhaul and tweaking the controls. Fear Effect Reinvented , as with Fear Factor Sedna , is a product of the Square Enix Collective program, created to aid independent developers in fostering ideas, finding their audience, crowdfunding and publishing games.

North Texas Schools Keep Kids Inside for Eclipse Safety

August 21, 2017

This has created a unique problem for school districts. Limiting outside activity was encouraged during the time of the eclipse with a request to monitor curious students. Other local schools have sent warnings home to parents that children will be kept inside during recess hours and to not look at the sun during school departure hours while on the bus ride home.

Yamaha Fazer 25 launched in India at Rs 1.28 lakh

August 21, 2017

It's been a long time coming, and the Yamaha Fazer 25 is finally here. Ditching expectations, Yamaha India is set to launch its new Fazer 250 today. The mill will come mated to a five-speed transmission. The motorcycle gets alloy wheels with disc brakes at the front and rear, a telescopic fork suspension at the front and a mono-shock suspension at the rear.

HTC Vive gets substantial price cut from $799 to $599 (£599)

August 21, 2017

The discount was made in order to stimulate the interest of customers in the system and also to make it easier for them to afford the accessories, along with the Vive Tracker , which was launched earlier. The rival PC-based Oculus Rift HMD VR system is now attracting new VR explorers with its "Summer of Rift" promotion . The HTC Vive is the most popular high-end virtual reality headset on the block, and now it's a whole lot cheaper to own one.

Microsoft Publishing PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds For Xbox One

August 21, 2017

The main difference between the original Xbox One X and the special edition one is that the latter sports customizable graphic patterns with a print that reads, 'Project Scorpio , ' all across it. At least that's what the console's on-paper specs seem to suggest. While onstage, Xbox head of marketing Aaron Greenberg announced that Halo 5 and Quantum Break will be seeing 4K enhancements for Xbox One X and a trailer showed World of Tanks getting into the 4K action as well.

Technology companies move to 'kick neo-Nazis off the internet'

August 21, 2017

This approach has frequently angered users who feel that not enough has been done to combat abusive, hateful and racist language on their platforms. In a statement, Google confirmed that it canceled the Daily Stormer's registration for violating its terms of service but declined to comment on EFF's blog post .

Trump Abandons Plan for Council on Infrastructure

August 21, 2017

On Wednesday, Trump disbanded two other high-profile advisory groups after several chief executives quit in protest over his remarks blaming violence in Charlottesville, Virginia, last weekend on anti-racism activists as well as white nationalists.

Solar eclipse viewer DIY using Pizza Hut box

August 21, 2017

Remember, don't look directly at the sun during the eclipse (or ever for that matter). If they aren't ISO-certified they still might hurt your eyes while viewing the eclipse. Using the scissors, cut out a piece of the aluminum foil slightly larger than the rectangular hole. Cut a rectangular hole at the end of the box.

Solar Eclipse 2017: All you need to know

August 21, 2017

Across the country, university students will send 57 cameras up by weather balloon to monitor the 2017 total solar eclipse, and the near-space views will be live streamed from coast-to-coast in a collaboration with National Aeronautics and Space Administration ( NASA ).

The best way to take a selfie with Monday's solar eclipse

August 21, 2017

What is the difference between a partial and a total solar eclipse? . In phase two of the rare eclipse, sunlight streaming through the Moon's valleys will create a bright flash of light, giving the appearance of a diamond ring. Also: yeah, people in the olden days thought that eclipses were harbingers of doom . You can view Monday's eclipse anywhere the sun is visible, but some libraries in the region are hosting viewing events with short education programs or fun facts, refreshments, ...

New Assassin's Creed Origins CGI Trailer Straight Outta Gamescom

August 21, 2017

In the trailer below, we get a good look at Egyptian culture and architecture, with scenes showing the mummification of bodies and shots of notable structures like the Great Pyramids and Lighthouse of Alexandria. The title first began development shortly after the development of Assassins's Creed Black flag finished in 2014. Game director Ashraf Ismail has recently answered fan questions regarding its combat, and although they're pretty common answers, in the context of Assassin's Creed ...

SOLAR ECLIPSE 2017 and Charles Fulco

August 21, 2017

The eclipse totality will cover a narrow corridor of 70 miles as it crosses 14 states. They must meet a very specific worldwide standard known as ISO 12312-2. The American Astronomical Society says you shouldn't be able to see anything through a safe solar filter or eclipse glasses EXCEPT the sun, or something that is comparably bright- including the sun reflected in a mirror, a sunglint off shiny metal, the hot filament of an unfrosted incandescent light bulb, a bright halogen light bulb, a ...

What Time is the Solar Eclipe 2017?

August 21, 2017

Totality will cross from OR into Idaho, Wyoming, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, North Carolina and, finally, South Carolina. Have certification information with a designated ISO 12312-2 worldwide standard. Be careful of bogus solar eclipse glasses. The 12 million people who live there can view the eclipse at its fullest merely by walking outside and looking up, weather permitting.

$22.6M Aston Martin DBR1 Becomes Most Expensive British Car Ever

August 20, 2017

The Aston Martin and McLaren are owned by different people and had both been valued at around £15 million ($20m), making them the two most valuable cars to ever to be sold at auction. The Carroll Shelby and Roy Salvadori pairing took victory in DBR1/2 in 1959, DBR1/1 (the vehicle which is sold last night) was actually campaigned in the 1956, 1957 and 1958 seasons but retired each time.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A rumours and leaks round up

August 20, 2017

From a leaked information, a front flash will also present in this great phone and many other features were revealed by the press release conducting a few days back. We have only seen hybrid dual SIM support on other Redmi smartphones till now. Redmi Note 5A Prime and Pro will come with full metal design. This microSD card slot will allow users to expand storage up to 128GB.

Central Oregon solar eclipse forecast: Conditions in Madras, Bend, Prineville and more

August 20, 2017

The Charleston area should start experiencing totality around 2:46 p.m. When the final bits of sunlight shining between peaks along the moon's edge wink out, it finally happens. Soup to nuts, the whole thing will take a little more than four hours-four hours and four minutes, to be precise. The sun-moon combo will lie only 1.2° to the right or west of the first magnitude star, Regulus, in Leo.

Father: 'Everybody loved' United States man killed in Spain

August 20, 2017

Tucker says, "It's just something we really just don't understand". Jared Tucker's wife, Heidi Nunes Tucker, told the station that her husband had gone to find a restroom when the attackers struck, ploughing into a crowd of pedestrians with a van.

Protecting your eyes critical during rare solar eclipse

August 20, 2017

Rodriguez has plans to check out the eclipse at home through her telescope (with solar filters, of course) while Kafle will be staking out a space in East Park, but both professors say that the Quad or Institute Park would be great places to check out the eclipse at its peak time , approximately 2:40 p.m.

Andromeda Won't Have Any More Single-Player Updates

August 20, 2017

Mass Effect: Andromeda has seen its final update, BioWare announced today , meaning the game's single-player mode won't get any downloadable content, just five months after it launched. As for the unresolved plot of the missing Quarian Ark, BioWare will explore and finish this plot thread, as well as tell brand new stories, via comics and novels.

How to safely take pictures of the solar eclipse

August 20, 2017

The folks over at Every Photo Store in Dubuque, Iowa, chose to do a test to see what unprotected solar photography can do to a camera. "This is a Canon 6D". Of course most of us plan to use our smartphone camera to shoot the eclipse. Even sunglasses over a phone lens can help. "In order to see the sun, you gotta get the 16/18 neutral density [filter] to bring it down so that the camera can see the light so it can capture and record it".

'ReCore' (ALL) Definitive Editon Confirmed, Adds New Content

August 20, 2017

The title is expected to be a free update for those who already purchased it but if you want to buy it it's going cost you $20. Hopefully all the frame rate problems and other issues have been fixed. Definitive Edition has gone live in the Microsoft Store, sporting a significant price cut in relation to the original's launch price of $39.99. Welp, it's official.

No Eclipse Glasses? No Problem

August 19, 2017

Haven't been able to snag a pair of solar eclipse glasses? When the eclipse happens on Monday, you don't even need a tree; you can DIY your own projector by simply poking a hole in a piece of paper. Anything with small holes will do - a colander, for instance, or even an index card with a hole in it. Stand with your back to the sun, hold up your hole-filled object and watch the shadow it casts on the driveway or sidewalk.

Duke University removes statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee

August 19, 2017

As this process moves forward, I welcome your thoughts about how Duke can best address the troubling events of the past few months, learn from a careful and unvarnished understanding of our national and institutional history, and build a stronger, more inclusive future as a university community.

Rainbow Six Siege Previews New Operator in Teaser Video

August 19, 2017

There is no firm release date for Operation Blood Orchid yet but we can expect two South Korean operators to join the game, alongside one Polish operator. Ubisoft has been supporting Rainbow Six Siege with a slew of new maps , operators, and content since launch and the studio is showing no signs of slowing down to release new content for the game.

Where Is The Best Place To View Monday's Total Solar Eclipse?

August 19, 2017

Sherry Singleton, from the Museum of Arts and Sciences, said you can use a pinhole camera instead. A total solar eclipse will be viewable in a line from OR to SC. "I've seen a couple of partial eclipses and there won't be another one of this magnitude, even though we will only see a partial... there won't be another one in a long, long time".

Where solar eclipse viewing parties are taking place on Monday

August 19, 2017

Google's impending Eclipse Megamovie has its roots in the science community. An eclipse happens as the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun as seen from our location on the surface of the earth. Many of you will be celebrating at viewing parties, but what about your pets? The initiative is in collaboration with a group of scientists led by University of California, Berkeley's Space Sciences Laboratory , who came up with the idea of crowdsourcing an image archive of next week's ...

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