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Playerunknown's Battlegrounds dethrones DOTA 2 with 1.3m peak concurrent player count

September 18, 2017

This comes after it was reported last month that the game 877,844 concurrent players on Steam, beating Dota 2 . The title's creative director Brendan Greene took to Twitter (below) to celebrate the good news, which, let's be honest, doesn't exactly come as a surprise.

Lenovo launches the Tab 4 series with a Standard and Plus variant

September 18, 2017

All four tablet models will be Flipkart exclusive. The fingerprint sensor can be found in the power button for the Tab 4 8 Plus and for the Tab 4 10 Plusit comes with the home button. The OS is Android Nougat 7.0 and the device has a 5MP rear/primary camera complementing a 2MP front camera. The Lenovo Tab 4 will come with a 1280×800 IPS screen, Snapdragon 425 processor, 2GB of RAM and 16GB of expandable storage via MicroSD card.

Al Jazeera's Snapchat account banned in Saudi

September 18, 2017

Snapchat said it was asked to block the account by Saudi authorities as it violated local laws. According to Snapchat, the company follows the laws, rules, and regulation of the country in which it operates. It seems that Snapchat didn't object to country's unjustified demand even in the slightest as it didn't want to offend its fan base in the Saudi. Al Jazeera is a state funded media company from Qatar.

Pacquiao on Golovkin-Alvarez: 'Did they bring these judges over from Australia?'

September 18, 2017

Golovkin, who remains unbeaten in 38 professional fights, also felt he should have been awarded the victory after revealing his views on social media. "Look my belts, I'm still champion". The two gave the Las Vegas crowd their money's worth, but many left angry and confused about the judge's decision.

IPhone X Face ID has just had some cool extra features revealed

September 18, 2017

It remains on the user's device and is never sent to the cloud for training data. It is important to note that Face ID is not like the facial recognition feature of Android rather it is something much more improved than that. As Federighi says: "Most sunglasses let through enough IR light that Face ID can see your eyes even when the glasses appear to be opaque". As such it has a cool few features you might not have heard about.

Activision Blizzard, Inc. (ATVI)'s Wedge Up Points to Lower Stock Risks

September 18, 2017

BlackRock Inc. raised its position in shares of Activision Blizzard by 3,032.9% in the first quarter. About 16.17M shares traded or 172.68% up from the average. As per Friday, October 2, the company rating was maintained by Stifel Nicolaus. Credit Suisse maintained the shares of ATVI in report on Monday, January 25 with "Outperform" rating.

Gmail for Android update gives you Google Account settings access

September 18, 2017

The worst part is that Google will not inform you about the deletion before the entire Android backup is deleted. "We're always looking to improve the user experience on Android, and so we encourage users to leave feedback, as outlined in this forum post", TheNextWeb quoted the company as saying.

Pregnant woman among 4 fatally shot in Brighton Park rifle assault

September 18, 2017

The victims - three males and one female - were pronounced dead at the scene, Chicago police say. Police believe a semi-automatic rifle was used in the shooting. Police say the attack happened Friday night on the city's southwest side when one or more people in an SUV opened fire on the auto. The 24-year-old woman was standing on a front porch when someone in a white sedan pulled up and opened fire, according to police.

Forza 7's 50GB day one update is optional for disc users

September 18, 2017

Turn 10 announced that the blu-ray disc has 45GB that you need to install. If you do plan on buying Forza Motorsport 7 , delete any other games you don't play very often to make room. However, if you want to experience the true depth and breadth of content in Forza Motorsport 7 , you'll want to take the additional update. The Xbox One X will be released on November 7th and based on the reaction to the release of the Scorpio edition, I'd expect this allotment of consoles to sell out quickly.

Nokia 9 leak reveals dual rear camera

September 18, 2017

It looks very similar to the curved body of Samsung Galaxy S8 and Note8 series, but the dual-camera module placement is very different. They are placed on top center are vertically aligned, while the LED flash is located to the right side and the fingerprint sensor is ergonomically placed below the camera module with enough space in between, so that is easily accessible to the finger and also doesn't touch the camera sensor.

Google launches Tez, a digital payments app for India

September 18, 2017

It will be announced officially today by the Indian Finance Minister Arun Jaitley. This could launch later, though we'll have to wait for Google to confirm the same. After that it said that the bank may charge fees or impose additional requirements. You will have to create a new UPI Pin, which will be required to carry out transactions.

The Last of Us Remastered New Patch Enhances Game's PS4 Pro Support

September 18, 2017

I missed out on the prior PS4 Pro patch - the one that introduced some pesky new issues for certain setups - so with this latest update, it should be smooth sailing. An additional patch (1.03) has also being released for the game's standalone piece of DLC, The Last of Us Remastered: Left Behind . The Last of Us 2 is releasing sometime next year and will pick up the story from where we left off in the first game back in 2013.

Wonder Woman's Front And Centre In New Justice League Banner

September 18, 2017

The spectacular shapes the drones produced in the sky included Wonder Woman's belt - in 3D - as well as the Wonder Woman "W" and an outline of Diana Prince (the secret identity of the superhero) kneeling with her sword. You expect the TV ads and the online banners. This release isn't just another home media rollout. The accompanying proprietary software and animation interface enable users to not only coordinate hundreds of these drones at once but also do it quickly, thus making it ...

IPhone 8 Pre-Orders Now Available: Price, Deals, Promos, Links Released

September 18, 2017

The online platform is selling the Apple iPhone 5s for Rs 16,999. The iPhone 8 64GB is available for pre-orders at $29.12 (roughly Rs. 1,900) per month while the 256GB model is for $35.37 (roughly Rs. Sprint is offering contract-based iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus . As with every other year, Apple will make those on the East Coast get up really-really-early to pre-order an iPhone 8.

Dataminers Find NES Golf Inside Nintendo Switch Firmware

September 18, 2017

We'll be sure to bring coverage on the Switch's retro game selection as Nintendo unveils more about it. Earlier this year, an NES emulator was discovered being hidden within every Nintendo Switch by hackers, presumably to be used whenever the Virtual Console service rolls out.

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 vs Apple iPhone X: Why Samsung Still Wins!

September 18, 2017

And Apple just unveiled its superdeluxe flagship phone, the iPhone X (that's a Roman numeral for added fanciness). The home button and Touch ID are both gone, replaced with a handsome edge-to-edge OLED screen. The iPhone 8 and larger iPhone 8 Plus both include a number of improvements over their predecessors making them the best Apple smartphones to date.

Virgin Mobile USA iPhone 8 And iPhone 8 Plus Launch Date Confirmed

September 18, 2017

The carriers have historically used iPhone promotions to gain customers , offering steep discounts or free phones with trade ins. While on the subject of cameras, the iPhone 8 Plus has two new sensors and a new feature called Portrait Lighting.

Boris Johnson and Michael Gove revive Brexit 'dream team'

September 18, 2017

Johnson included the figure in a pro-Brexit article for the The Daily Telegraph on Saturday. "I am here to tell you that this country will succeed in our new national enterprise, and will succeed mightily". The Prime Minister will set out her vision for Brexit in a major speech in Florence on 22 September. May's deputy, Damian Green, also weighed in on Sunday, saying that Johnson had written a "very exuberant" article but it is "absolutely clear to everyone that the driver of the vehicle ...

Asus ZenFone V launched as a Verizon Exclusive in US

September 17, 2017

Stay tuned to GizBot for more updates! Asus has launched the Zenfone V in the USA, and that might be the Zenfone 5 in Apple-speak, but here it's [vee] for Verizon. The camera app on the device also offers a lot of shooting modes which would be helpful in enhancing users' photo shooting skills. With support for fast charging and USB 3.0, a 3000mAh battery provides the juice for Zenfone V .

IPhone 8, iPhone Plus and iPhone X Best Deals Come From T

September 17, 2017

The first two phones, incremental upgrades over last year's iPhone 7, will be available in India from September 29, with prices starting at $699. The image is showing the all new Apple iPhone 8 Plus. "So we still haven't made a decision, whether we are just going to offer - finance $1,000". Existing BT Broadband customers also benefit from a £5 monthly discount too.

Senior executives to leave Equifax following security breach

September 17, 2017

A data breach of this size is a huge notice that you, the consumer, are ultimately responsible for protecting your financial future. The lawsuit demands relief under Florida's unique Credit Freeze and Unfair and Deceptive Trade Practices Act.

Sebastian Vettel convinced Ferrari will be in the fight in Singapore

September 17, 2017

We're certainly going in that direction, particularly if I look back at Melbourne. Not ideal but overall I think important to get the feel for the auto, that's more important. "As I said many times whatever I do next year is because I want to win". When's the Singapore GP on Sky? It was widely anticipated that Red Bull would be competitive at the twisty Marina Bay Street Circuit , which will continue to host F1 races until at least 2021 after a new deal was announced on Friday.

Trump Didn't Know Hurricanes Came as Strong Category 5 Before Irma

September 17, 2017

Hurricane Irma was the strongest hurricane ever recorded in the Atlantic basin and kept its speed as a Category 5 hurricane for three days as it wreaked havoc across the Caribbean before being downgraded as it made landfall in Florida. In a statement, nursing home administrator Jorge Carballo said, "We are devastated by these losses". Across the street from the nursing home sat a fully air-conditioned hospital, Memorial Regional.

Apple iPhone 8 and the truth behind their prices

September 17, 2017

This clone of a device comes from GooPhone, which happens to be a " regular iPhone counterfeit manufacturer ", according to GizChina . Clearly the iPhone 8 is the larger of the two smartphones, but the difference is pretty minimal considering the gulf in screen size.

Irma bears down on Florida after devastating parts of Caribbean

September 16, 2017

Taking it a step further, this Instagram user poked fun at the obsessive need of some social media users to get the viral attention a trending story like Hurricane Irma can inspire. By comparison, Hurricane Harvey , which stalled over the Texas coast, dumped about 20 trillion gallons (76 trillion litres) on Texas and 7 trillion gallons (26 trillion litres) of rain on Louisiana in about five days.

Get 60GB data with this simple step

September 16, 2017

Those who do not have the MyAirtel app can download it from the Google Play Store . As the Airtel's Monsoon offer is nearing its end, the country's largest telecom operator has rolled out a new free data offer for its postpaid users.

Hot Stocks For Today: Fitbit, Inc. (FIT), Ensco plc (ESV)

September 16, 2017

Current price level places the company's stock about -57.72% from the 52-week high and 24.15% away from the 52-week low. Fitbit, Inc . (NYSE: FIT ) has a below average level of market risk. ILLEGAL ACTIVITY WARNING: " Fitbit, Inc ". (NYSE: FIT ) in a research note published on Thursday morning. If you are viewing this article on another site, it was copied illegally and reposted in violation of USA & global copyright & trademark laws.

Leon Osman: 'Everton have failed to replace Romelu Lukaku'

September 16, 2017

He is now the most prolific striker in the Premier League , but Ferdinand believes he needs to do more than just score goals for his club. "It's a joy to watch them in front of me when I play", he told Sky Sports . He scored goals in cup finals and league deciders. "We have different types in Dominic and Sandro". The number one thing on every supporter's list over the summer would have been a proven Premier League goalscorer - somebody who relishes the prospect of taking apart lesser ...

Kult Gladiator with 3GB RAM, 4000mAh battery launched for Rs.6999

September 16, 2017

The Kult Gladiator packs a huge 4000mAh battery under-the-hood. It has a 5.2-inch HD display and runs on Android 7.0 Nougat. Indian smartphone brand, Kult has launched its third smartphone in the country. In terms of connectivity, it supports Micro USB, a 3.5mm headset jack, OTG, FM Radio, Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, GPS, and mobile hotspot. It comes in Black color and will be available exclusively from Amazon India starting from September 24th.

Irma batters Florida with high winds, rising floodwaters

September 16, 2017

Though the Miami-Ft. Lauderdale-West Palm Beach corridor on the east coast avoided a direct hit, footage posted by CNN showed the area experienced extreme winds and damage downtown. The weaker storm is no less risky, experts said . Warnings have been stark, residents have been told to heed warnings of officials, and that people in the evacuation zones may be on their own for a while, as emergency personnel will not be able to reach them.

Qualcomm Tease Apple: Android Always First To New Features

September 16, 2017

But it specifically mentions "Android and other platforms", as consisting of its core consumer base. For example, under Iris Authentication/Facial Recognition, the Samsung Galaxy S8 is listed. It is true that Qualcomm is the largest chipset maker for mobile phones but in terms of raw performance, even the Snapdragon 835 is incapable of defeating the Apple A10 Fusion, a chipset that was released past year.

NASA's Cassini spacecraft at Saturn nears fiery finale

September 16, 2017

Cassini's final signal took 83 minutes to reach planet Earth and the Deep Space Network antenna complex in Canberra Australia where loss of contact with the spacecraft was recorded at 11:55 UT. Its well-planned demise was a way to prevent any damage to Saturn's ocean-bearing moons Titan and Enceladus, which scientists want to keep pristine for future exploration because they may contain some form of life.

Conan spoofs Apple's iPhone event and Face ID

September 16, 2017

With a quick facial recognition scan, Face ID will be able to unlock your iPhone and serve as your login for iTunes and the App store, as well as Apple Pay and any third party apps that now work with Touch ID. Krimbel also asked whether Face ID will work with sunglasses. And that, in turn, suggests the company may be interested in reviving it on a future device, even if it does continue with Face ID - and maybe even in that device's display.

How To Preorder The iPhone 8 And iPhone 8 Plus In Australia

September 16, 2017

So when is Apple iPhone 8 , iPhone 8 Plus coming to India? The iPhone 8 and 8 Plus are successors to the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus, while the iPhone X is the special anniversary edition. 22 at VirginMobileUSA.com and both will ship starting on Friday, Sept. 29. Customers can opt for buying the handsets from four carriers, AT& T, Sprint, T- Mobile and Verizon , or they can opt for the SIM- free version of the smartphone.

Overwatch Themed Update Heading for Heroes of the Storm

September 16, 2017

With eyes glowing red, D.Va's outfit is illuminated by the glow of lava. However, at the Heroes Global Championship, Blizzard announced that Ana and Junkrat will soon make that number seven. The mech is piloted by two team members, with one player acting as the pilot and a second player acting as the gunner. This mode allows players to fight over a point to earn progress towards capturing it.

Corea del Norte lanzó nuevo misil

September 16, 2017

Misil lanzado", fue el alerta que se escuchó en 12 prefecturas del norte y el centro del archipiélago nipón, ya que el misil sobrevoló la isla septentrional de Hokkaido antes de caer en aguas del Pacífico y a unos 2.200 kilómetros de la costa, una trayectoria similar a la de otro proyectil norcoreano disparado a finales de agosto.

You Can Stop a Forced iPhone X Face ID Unlock

September 16, 2017

So you are seriously saying that everytime an Apple fanboy shows his new phone to the people he thinks are his friends, or his mother, the facial recognition software will break? Senior vice president Philip Schiller claims that there is a one in one million chance that Face ID could be fooled, compared to a one in 50,000 chance for Touch ID.

Judge sides against Trump in fight over 'sanctuary cities'

September 16, 2017

Leinenweber wrote that Chicago has shown a "likelihood of success" in its arguments that Sessions overstepped his authority with the requirements. Along with San Bernardino, other sanctuary cities in the Southland include Santa Ana and Malibu.

Sonoma IndyCar: Newgarden on top in opening practice

September 16, 2017

According to oddsmakers at Bovada.lv, Scott Dixon is favored to win this race with +225 odds. Newgarden led a top 3 Team Penske Chevrolet sweep in the practice session, with Will Power and Simon Pagenaud rounding out the top 3. Their teammate Simon Pagenaud , who dominated at Sonoma previous year on his #98 Andretti Autosport entry, less than a tenth slower than Pagenaud.

Canaccord Genuity Sticks to Their Hold Rating for Microsoft Corp

September 15, 2017

Costar Group now has $9.01 billion valuation. Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) has risen 34.52% since September 15, 2016 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 5.87% the S&P500. Its up 0.02, from 0.73 in 2016Q3. It is positive, as 49 investors sold MSFT shares while 897 reduced holdings. 155 funds opened positions while 739 raised stakes.

Dead by Daylight adds Leatherface DLC

September 15, 2017

Leatherface will bring a new set of perks, his iconic chainsaw and will additionally wield a sledgehammer - both weapons of doom that will surely instill fear in all Survivors. All fans of the horror genre and a spectacular competitive projects have a great opportunity is completely free to play in furious action Dead by Daylight , where the face like a survivor, and a unsafe killer.

Sky Mobile offers new iPhone 8 for £32 a month

September 15, 2017

For the smartphones, customers will get up to Dollars 300 back on either the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus when they sign up for Verizon unlimited and trade in select phones. 20GB data | £56 per month People who guzzle through more data than the average mobile user should be content with this 20GB allowance on O2. Customers can also "mix and match" By the Gig and Unlimited on an account so each individual can have the data option that fits best.

Facebook To Open Artificial Intelligence Research Center In Montreal

September 15, 2017

The move comes after Alphabet and Microsoft have invested in the local AI research scene. She will maintain her McGill University affiliation while working at Facebook. Critics say Montreal was chosen as the site of Facebook's latest AI lab thanks to the pool of AI research-talent the city boasts, who are then prospective employees Facebook could pick up and hire.

Apple's New 4K Content Lands On iTunes

September 15, 2017

The titles that are available in 4K have "4K" and "Dolby Vision" tags denoted next to their names, making it easier for people to quickly be aware if the content they are staring at is available in 4K or not. The entire Apple TV interface (including its screensavers) has been reconfigured for 4K, and it supports both industry standard HDR10 and Dolby Vision profiles.

The iPhone 8 has a smaller battery than the iPhone 7

September 15, 2017

The iPhone 8 models pre-orders in India will begin on September 22, and will be launched in India on September 29, the pre-orders for iPhone X will start on October 27, and shipping will commence on November 3. The iPhone 8 is supposed to come with a 4.7-inch liquid crystal display (LCD) touch screen, while the bigger iPhone 8 Plus sports a 5.5-inch LCD screen and the iPhone X will have a 5.8-inch curved screen using organic light-emitting diode (OLED).

Apple Inc. (AAPL) Receives Outperform Rating from BMO Capital Markets

September 15, 2017

Maxim Group bumped up the target of Apple Inc . Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL ) traded down 0.91% during mid-day trading on Tuesday, hitting $158.20. Shares of Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL ) opened at 159.65 on Friday. The firm has "Hold" rating given on Friday, September 11 by Raymond James. Rosenblatt Securities set a $102.00 price objective on shares of Apple and gave the company a hold rating in a report on Wednesday, December 7th.

Google Chrome will block auto-play video starting January 2018

September 15, 2017

Within a few clicks, Google Chrome users will be able to mute adverts that automatically plays video or audio thanks to the new feature. Google says this is one of the most frequent concerns from users: unexpected playback. We know that a lot of videos on different web pages make unwanted noise when they are auto played and sometimes they make the situation embarrassing when you are sitting between some people and your speakers are on full volume.

Google Tez Mobile Payment App To Be Launched In India

September 15, 2017

While there is no word about NFC on this application, Google Tez can be taken as an Indian version of Android Pay. While NPCI's own BHIM payments app has garnered significant traction since its December launch, the major use case for the app has been person-to-person payments.

Apple silently killed off the Watch Series 2

September 15, 2017

With the Apple A11 Bionic chip backing it, the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus will be available with 64GB and 256GB onboard storage. Someone ended up leaking the GM release of iOS 11 tailored for the bezel-less iPhone X . It is the first model from the company that completely did away with the physical home button. While nearly 1 in 5 existing iPhone users are willing to spend more than $1,000 on the new handset, just 11 percent of consumers overall would be willing to do so, a recent ...

What Apple's iPhone X Means for Asian Tech Stocks

September 15, 2017

Let us show you. "We dedicate this theatre to Steve because we loved him, and because he loved days like this, where he could share his new products with the world". Features like the animated emojis, face scanning in the iPhone X are new to the iPhone. The design of the iPhone X is also unique for an iPhone. The company said it was working on a new device, called the Airpad, that would charge all newer Apple products.

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