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Xbox One X takes Tomb Raider to greater heights

August 23, 2017

Enriched Visuals for stunning graphic upgrades. It remains to be seens if more game developers will follow that path and offer different visual modes for their Xbox One X enhanced games. Fans could expect an enhanced texture resolution, sharper image quality, higher frame rate, new volumetric lights, increased shadow details and enhanced geometric structures.

Ferrari takes wraps off new entry-level Portofino

August 23, 2017

With 591bhp on tap, the Portofino can reach a top speed of 198mph and go from 0-62mph in just 3.5 seconds. The turbocharged 3.5-litre unit is derived from that of the California , but tuned to produce an extra 40bhp, with that peak output arriving at 7500rpm, as well as 561lb ft from 3000rpm to 5250rpm.

Call of Duty WWII PS4 Private Beta Code Giveaway!

August 23, 2017

Activision have released a new trailer showcasing the new Headquarters social space in Call of Duty: WWII . There's a lot to be excited about with the impending launch of WWII's beta-and Call of Duty esports fans are even more thrilled to see some Capture the Flag action in tomorrow's exhibition match.

Ariel reveals ground-breaking new electric supercar

August 23, 2017

Ariel is calling it "P40" for now, and while it's expected to weigh as much as 1600kg - heavy compared to the Atom - a big chunk of its bulk will be batteries and hybrid system. Ariel told Autocar that it believes this will be the quickest-accelerating supercar in ever built. Ariel's P40 project reportedly is part of a three-company venture, dubbed High-Performance Carbon Reduction, and partly is funded by a £2-million ($2.56 million) grant from the United Kingdom government.

Sony to pay Xperia owners over waterproof claims

August 23, 2017

A total of 24 Sony Xperia devices are included in the case that is now ruled against Sony by a federal court in NY. The irate customers claim that Sony overstated assertions that Xperia smartphones and tablets were waterproof. The US federal court on Friday came to a conclusion that, the affected customers should get at least 50% compensation of the original price tag of the device.

Toshiba, Western Digital entering final talks on chip unit sale

August 23, 2017

The talks between the two companies come after months of legal hostilities, with Western Digital - which is a co-owner of a chip plant - launching a court battle to stymie the sale of Toshiba's flash business to a consortium of state-backed fund Innovation Network Corporation, Development Bank of Japan and Bain Capital.

Bandai Namco and DONTNOD are working on a new adventure game

August 23, 2017

Hoerdt says Bandai Namco are looking for 50% of their output to be new IPs, developed in tandem with proven studios like Dontnod. Bandai Namco and Life is unusual developers Dontnod are working together on a "completely new story, new characters and everything" for a narrative game, with more details to be revealed in 2018.

New climate model suggests turbulent snowstorms on Mars at night

August 23, 2017

But future colonists from Earth needn't bother packing snow shoes, the lead researcher told AFP . Aymeric Spiga , an expert on the dynamics of planetary atmospheres at Universite Pierre Curie in Paris , said, "Standing on the surface of Mars you wouldn't see a thick blanket of snow - more like a generous layer of frost".

HTC slashes Rs 16000 on VR Vive platform in India

August 23, 2017

Starting from today, the HTC Vive will now cost just £599 in the United Kingdom, and all new purchases will come with a free trial to its Viveport subscription service, which lets consumers experience up to five titles each month. This comes after the Oculus Rift getting a temporary price drop in July, which made it available for $399. While it may seem that VIVE is dropping its headset price by $200 in order to follow its competitor's strategy, I don't think this was a reactive decision.

Apple reportedly working on self-driving employee shuttle for its campuses

August 23, 2017

The shuttle project is reportedly called "PAIL", short for Palo Alto to Infinite Loop, and will be built on to another vehicle manufacturer's van rather than on something Apple itself will make. Now according to a recent report , Apple is developing a self driving shuttle for Apple Campuses. Apple has a permit to test self-driving cars and some Lexuses driven by Apple software were spotted earlier this year .

NASA captures image of space station crossing Sun during eclipse

August 23, 2017

Because the space station travels so fast, Nasa used a special camera that recorded the footage at 1,500 frames per second. The path of totality stretched from Lincoln Beach, Oregon to Charleston, South Carolina, NASA reports. NASA astronauts Peggy Whitson, Jack Fischer and Randy Bresnik, along with cosmonauts Fyodor Yurchikhin and Sergey Ryazansky and European Space Agency astronaut Paolo Nespoli are now aboard the spacecraft.

Meizu M6 Note to Come Powered by Helio P25 & Snapdragon 625 Processors

August 23, 2017

These past few weeks have been filled with leaks about Meizu's M6 Note and this getting the entire smartphone community excited about it. Well a lot more has been revealed via the latest leaks that the most awaited Meizu M6 Note suffered online.

Here's what to do with your leftover eclipse glasses

August 23, 2017

All you have to do is pop out the lens before tossing the frames into the recycling bin. If you stayed in Colorado - or went out to the path of totality - you got an unbelievable show either way. NASA says those warnings are outdated and as long as they are compliant with the ISO 12312-2 standard, they are fine. The organization will first make sure the glasses are not counterfeit or unsafe before sending them out to people in South America and Asia for the next celestial event in 2019, ...

Wal-Mart to enter voice-shopping market via Google platform

August 23, 2017

While the deal will add hundreds of thousands of Wal-Mart items to Google Express, it will also give Wal-Mart access to voice ordering. Google first introduced voice shopping to Google Home earlier this year with partner retailers like Costco , Walgreens and PetSmart in a bid to offer commerce functionality like Amazon's Alexa voice service already did.

'Game of Thrones' Star Emilia Clarke Opens Up About That Shocking Death

August 23, 2017

Viserion is struck mid-air by the Night King's spear, dies and then returns to life - but apparently under the White Walker's control. In some ways, we should've been a little more prepared for what happened given that the talk about there being an ice dragon is something that's been floating around the internet for a rather long time.

Hulu brings its revamped experience and Live TV to Xbox 360 users

August 23, 2017

Plus, you'll have the option to subscribe to Hulu's live TV plan , now in beta , right from your console. Hulu's live TV service is still in beta, but it offers up access to more than 50 channels in addition to its normal on-demand streaming library.

Ensco plc (NYSE:ESV) & Fitbit, Inc. (NYSE:FIT) Seeing Rampant Activity Today

August 23, 2017

Also, Director Steven Joseph Murray sold 500,000 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, August 7th. Similar statistics are true for the second largest owner, Vanguard Group Inc, which owns 12,808,192 shares of the stock are valued at $66.99 million.

Nigeria's president returns after 3 months away

August 23, 2017

Olonisakin disclosed this to State House correspondents shortly after President Buhari met behind closed doors with members of the National Security Council in the Presidential Villa, Abuja on Tuesday. "Now they are two, so we believe things will move faster, " the governor remarked. Nigerians, some of them singing, lined the road to the airport to welcome him.

Chrome Enterprise is ready for business

August 23, 2017

With a more expensive premium Chromebook model rumored to be planned for release next month, Google could target enterprise users tired of Microsoft's latest moves with Windows 10. Chrome Enterprise will cost a flat $50 per device, which still keeps Chromebooks cost effective for businesses. "This collaboration combines the speed, simplicity, and security of Chrome with the cloud-based unified endpoint management of VMware AirWatch", Karam said, referring to the virtualization ...

Samsung Bixby Personal Assistant Arrives In UK

August 23, 2017

Samsung's Injong Rhee said: "Now millions of customers worldwide have access to a new and intelligent way of interacting with their phone". Users can interact with Bixby by pressing a power button on the left side of the devices or simply say "Hi Bixby ".

Zilhajj moon not sighted, Eidul Azha to fall on September 2

August 22, 2017

Members of Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee arrived at Karachi Met Office on Tuesday to sight the moon of Zil-Hajj. The Islamic month of Zilhaj will now commence on August 24, whereas Eidul Azha will be celebrated across Pakistan on September 2.

Hyundai confirms a small pickup for the US

August 22, 2017

The plans were detailed in a new Reuters report, which cites Michael J. O'Brien confirmed to the publication that Hyundai executives have fully confirmed plans to produce a production version of the Santa Cruz Concept pickup the company displayed in 2015.

Tesla Model X Beats Lamborghini Aventador SV in Drag Race

August 22, 2017

We all know that Tesla's flagship Model S is a speed demon, but you might be surprised to learn that the company's Model X is also force to be reckoned with on the race track. It seems the Modle X was souped up, it normally runs 0-60 in 2.9 seconds and did it in 2.28-seconds this time out. However, the eagle-eyed will see that in the first race, the Lamborghini bogs down at the start and the Model X does not have a full charge.

Xiaomi Unveils Redmi Note 5A, Three Variants Available

August 22, 2017

The third variant comes with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage. The higher variant of Redmi Note 5A boasts Qualcomm's Snapdragon 435 chipset and can be configured with 3GB, 32GB storage or 4GB RAM and 64GB memory capacity, as reported by Digit .

Android 8.0 Oreo is upon us, and it's heroic

August 22, 2017

The new software , Android 8 .0, is named as Android O where O stands for Oreo . With the beta having been launched earlier this year, there's not much we don't know about Android Oreo . Notification dots let you tap to see what's new in your apps, meaning you can view notifications only for priority apps. Once you click on this your phone will automatically update to the new software .

Need for Speed Payback Trailer Features the Cops Chasing a BMW

August 22, 2017

Power comes from a reworked version of the twin turbo 4.4-liter V8 which now produces 600PS (592hp) and 750Nm (553lb-ft) of peak torque. Driving your vehicle is, of course, the best way to fight the cartel. Need for Speed Payback is out November 10 on PC, PS4, and Xbox One. "This is a flawless example for a fruitful cooperation in modern marketing with benefits for everyone and a new milestone after the BMW M2's debut in 2015's Need for Speed ".

Should You Buy Southwestern Energy Company (NYSE:SWN) On Current Analyst Views?

August 22, 2017

On average, analysts expect that Southwestern Energy will post $0.55 EPS for the current year. The stock declined 2.46% or $0.13 reaching $5.16 on the news. "Similarly, the company's Senior Vice President & CFO Owen Robert Craig on 2016-12-06 Sell 37500 shares of the company at a price of $12.22". Voya Investment Mgmt Ltd Liability Com accumulated 364,289 shares.

Sicart Associates LLC Has $2.34 Million Stake in Citrix Systems, Inc. (CTXS)

August 22, 2017

Pnc Finl Svcs Group Inc now has $60.91B valuation. The stock decreased 0.15% or $0.19 on August 18, reaching $127.11. About 155,616 shares traded. It has outperformed by 14.32% the S&P500. The rating was downgraded by Argus Research on Wednesday, November 11 to "Hold". As per Friday, July 7, the company rating was maintained by Jefferies.

Wichita eye doctor warns of damage, vision loss after solar eclipse

August 22, 2017

The men developed solar retinopathy from overexposure to UV rays. Still, in theory, a person could become legally blind - vision of 20/200 or worse - from staring at the sun. In this May 20, 2012, file photo, the annular solar eclipse is seen as the sun sets behind the Rocky Mountains from downtown Denver. While it can cause temporary or permanent vision impairment, it wouldn't cause any pain shortly after viewing the eclipse.

Tesla Motors, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) showed P/E ratio of 0

August 22, 2017

Previously on 6/20/2017, Robert W. Baird reported on Tesla Motors Inc (NDAQ: TSLA ) increased the target price from $0.00 to $368.00. It has outperformed by 27.73% the S&P500. Therefore 40% are positive. Tesla Motors Inc had 85 analyst reports since July 21, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. The stock has "Neutral" rating by Susquehanna on Wednesday, June 14.

Deshaun Watson feels he did 'a decent job' against Patriots

August 22, 2017

Watson is now battling with Tom Savage for the starting job, but if he can continue to make plays with his arm and feet, we should see the national championship victor in the starting lineup sooner rather than later during his first year in the pros.

More than 30 million South Africans living in dire poverty

August 22, 2017

The latest "Poverty Trends in South Africa" report shows that, despite the general decline in poverty between 2006 and 2011, poverty levels in South Africa rose in 2015. SA's per-capita income Gini coefficient declined marginally, from 0.72 in 2006 to 0.68 in 2015 - indicating that inequality nonetheless remains high.

Apple iPhone 7s And 7s Plus Will Still Have Significant Bezels

August 22, 2017

The device is expected to sport a 5.8-inch edge-to-edge display. For instance, there have been reports saying the iPhone 7 successor will have an advanced facial recognition sensor and 3D sensors that will help the device perform augmented reality functions.

Gran Turismo Sport Limited Edition PlayStation 4 Announced

August 22, 2017

Sony's got a new PS4 bundle heading our way and it features a specially designed Gran Turismo Sport themed Playstation 4 along with the game of the same name! The console is a 1Tb PS4 Slim model and it features an elegant custom design for both the console and the Dualshock 4, consisting on a slick combination of silver and dark grey, and the Gran Turismo logo on the faceplate of the console and the touchpad of the controller.

Microsoft, Red Hat extend their partnership with container support

August 22, 2017

The 2015 partnership deal made it easier for Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) customers to run a hybrid cloud strategy between their own data centers and Azure, and the companies have updated their plans to support customers using container-related products and services from each company.

Final Fantasy 15 being remade as a chibi adventure on mobiles

August 22, 2017

We don't have word on when Final Fantasy XV Windows Edition will hit PC other than "2018". We originally thought that Final Fantasy XV's PlayStation VR (PSVR) spin-off would be coming in September, but it looks like it's been delayed a little.

Splatoon 2's Next New Maps And Weapon Coming Soon

August 22, 2017

The ship will be the stage for Turf War and Ranked Battles and makes its debut this weekend on August 26. The second new stage is for Salmon Run only and is called Lost Outpost. A new weapon, the Forge Splattershot Pro will arrive in time for the next Splatfest , and include the new Bubble Blower special in its arsenal. Don't forget that there's still plenty more on the way, with continuous updates promised for the first two years of the game's life.

Verizon cuts video quality on unlimited plans, tweaks prices

August 22, 2017

While those who are now on Verizon's unlimited will get to keep it once these new plans go into effect tomorrow, it's absolutely worth pointing out that Verizon's new video streaming rules will apply to everyone , even grandfathered users.

New ARMS Fighter Announced, Testpunch Returns This Weekend

August 22, 2017

Perhaps you never picked up ARMS? The company also announced that they will be holding another Arms Global Testpunch this weekend, giving folks who don't yet own the game a chance to play it for free. I'm looking forward to the Test Punch-I tried ARMS briefly at E3 shortly after its release and enjoyed myself, but in that short time was unable to decide if it was really something I wanted, or not.

Nokia 6 to go on sale on Amazon India tomorrow at 12PM

August 22, 2017

As to when exactly the new Nokia 8 would arrive, that also wasn't reported (yes, this is all a little hazy at the moment), but HMD Global released the Nokia 6 in China back in January and it took until July for it to land in the US. However, a recent report has arrived indicating that Nokia 8 will soon get launched in China. The highlight of the Nokia 6 is its full HD display, Dolby ATMOS sound technology, and stock Android Nougat experience.

EA unveil new Federation Internationale de Football Association 18 trailer and official cover art

August 22, 2017

Check out the Ronaldo edition that comes with 3 days Early Access. This is likely to prove a popular move with fans of the game, who will either get to indulge in some real moments of nostalgia, or experience a new format to the attempts at realism offered by the games series.

Get your first look at the Super NES Classic Edition

August 22, 2017

The Super NES Classic Edition has a replay feature that lets you scroll back or forward in time. If you want to attempt a section of gameplay again, or have missed an item, you can start again by rewinding from the moment you made your latest suspend point save.

Lenovo announces a trio of Legion gaming desktop towers

August 22, 2017

The smallest model, the Legion Y520 Tower, is a diminutive tower PC that can be configured with CPUs up to Intel's Core i7-7700 and graphics cards up to Nvidia's GeForce GTX 1060. It steps up the game a bit with a gaming-centric Intel Core i7-7700K, paired with the highest end 8 GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 and a 32GB Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 RAM.

Does Clovis Oncology, Inc. (CLVS) Present Much Upside ?

August 22, 2017

Analysts await PVH Corp (NYSE:PVH) to report earnings on August, 23. Columbus Circle Investors bought a new position in shares of Clovis Oncology during the first quarter worth about $3,554,000. Now trading with a market value of 3.35B, the company has a mix of catalysts and obstacles that spring from the nature of its operations. Of Vermont reported 600 shares.

PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds has sold over eight million copies

August 22, 2017

As you can read above in the tweets , PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds Lead Community Manager merely confirmed that the publishing agreement with Microsoft will help Bluehole speed up porting on Xbox One, gliding over the exclusivity issue: "We have nothing further to announce at this time".

Donate solar eclipse glasses overseas

August 22, 2017

Now that the Great American Eclipse has come and gone, a final question looms - what to do with the eclipse viewing glasses? Astronomers Without Borders said it plans to distribute eclipse glasses to schools in Asia and South America for events taking place in 2019.

Micromax Canvas Infinity offers 'Full Vision' display at Rs 9999

August 22, 2017

Unfortunately, this device has a micro USB port and not the USB Type-C port. The highlight of the smartphone is its 18:9 display aspect ratio: something we've seen on the flagship smartphones such as the LG G6 and Samsung Galaxy S8 . The storage is expandable up to 128 GB via a microSD slot. The front camera also features real time image preview, which allows horizontal scrolling of previously clicked pictures without leaving the camera interface.

Skoda Monte Carlo launched in India at Rs 10.75 lakh

August 22, 2017

Czech vehicle brand Skoda Auto today launched the Monte Carlo, a new edition of Rapid, priced at Rs 10.75 lakh (ex-showroom). Prices range from Rs 10.75 lakh to Rs 13.57 lakh. "The Monte Carlo is positioned at the top end of the segment and is targeted at the discerning customer who wants a premium experience". Changes on the inside include all-black interiors, a new flat-bottom steering wheel with leather wrapping and red stitching, new red and black themed leatherette seats and stainless ...

Apple releases six new videos covering iOS 11 iPad features

August 22, 2017

Unlike on the iPhone, iOS 11 is going to drastically change your iPad. Just know that the future is very bright for iPad owners, even if you own one of the older models that will support iOS 11. Although there are few simple videos as well like how the "Files" app works. Available to the public in autumn, iOS 11 improves the Photos app by adding the ability to loop Live Photos, and to create long-exposure pictures as well as implementing a new compression method known as HEIF that offers ...

Nvidia Adds ShadowPlay Highlights To PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds

August 22, 2017

If Battlegrounds' upward trajectory continues, it looks like it'll soon become the most popular game on Steam . Thanks to Nvidia, you'll now be able to capture every knockout, kill, and chicken dinner in your PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds games.

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