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Smartphone GPS accuracy could jump from 5m to 30cm in 2018

September 27, 2017

In testing thus far, it has not only proven vastly more powerful than existing chips , but it actually uses half the electricity of most current systems , and is able to work through concrete surfaces and between buildings. Reportedly, the new chip will be compatible with them all. All global navigation satellite systems (GNSSs) now broadcast their location with a signal called L1.

Sonic Forces Trailer Places a Bet on New Classic Casino Forest Stage

September 27, 2017

Heavily based on pinball, the map is complete with bumpers, pinball flippers, and slot machines. It's a big-time nod to the likes of Sonic 2's "Casino Night Zone", and appears to be all the better for it.

Microsoft passed on buying Minecraft before the 2014 deal

September 27, 2017

Individual developers will be able to use the language to simulate problems that would use up to 30 logical qubits of power, while select enterprise customers and Azure developers will be able to simulate more than 40 qubits of power, Microsoft noted.

Tourist Saves Bus From Cliff Disaster

September 27, 2017

The quick reflexes of a French tourist saved a coach carrying 22 people from plunging into a ravine in the Austrian Alps, police said Sunday. The bus then gathered speed, repeatedly colliding with the mountainside lining the road. That, and a guide rail piercing the front of the bus, brought it to a halt - but only after the front end was already jutting over a 100-metre precipice.

Packers place OT Kyle Murphy on IR

September 27, 2017

The Packers made two more additions to that list this week: tackle Kyle Murphy (foot) on Tuesday and long snapper Brett Goode (hamstring) on Monday. The report said John might even be tapped to play in the Packers' Thursday night game against the Bears. While he did return to practice this week, starting right tackle Bryan Bulaga missed practice on Wednesday with an ankle injury .

Facebook, Inc. (NASDAQ:FB) Insider Sells 16000 Shares of Stock

September 27, 2017

The stock declined 0.22% or $0.06 reaching $24.59 per share. About 22,761 shares traded. It has outperformed by 9.72% the S&P500. Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings Inc. Silvercrest Asset Lc stated it has 0.02% in Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB). The stock of Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB) earned "Buy" rating by Jefferies on Wednesday, August 30.

Amazon relists Apple TV after refusing to sell it since 2015

September 27, 2017

But ahead of Apple's WWDC event this summer, Recode reported that Amazon and Apple were nearing an agreement to bring Amazon's app to Apple TV. Amazon a couple of years ago had stopped selling the Apple TV, as well as Google Chromecast, even extending that ban to third-party sellers.

Tim Peake spacecraft to complete new voyage at Ulster Museum in Belfast

September 27, 2017

The spacecraft will go on display alongside a virtual reality experience that allows visitors to see what the journey back from space is like. The Science Museum has unveiled a national tour of Tim Peake's Soyuz spacecraft that safely brought the European Space Agency astronaut back to Earth.

NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) Shares Sold by Columbia Partners LLC Investment Management

September 26, 2017

After a recent check, Skechers U.S.A., Inc., (NYSE:SKX)'s last month price volatility comes out to be 2.55% which for the week stands at 2.75%. Inc. now owns 822 shares of the computer hardware maker's stock worth $119,000 after acquiring an additional 6 shares in the last quarter.

Gionee M7 with FullView display and 6GB RAM going on sale today

September 26, 2017

As for pricing, the Gionee M7 has been launched in China with a price tag of CNY 2,799 (approximately Rs. 27,500), while the Gionee M7 Power has been priced at CNY 1,999 (approximately Rs. The primary camera's sensor is only a 13MP one, while the front camera has the same 8MP sensor as the Gionee M7. Both the M7 and the M7 Power feature a fingerprint scanner at the back.

Facebook teams up with National Football League to show game recaps

September 26, 2017

Facebook members will soon be able to view highlights from each of the NFL's 256 regular season games, playoff games, and the Super Bowl, as well as other original content, thanks to a two-year deal announced this morning. While there's no shortage of places to view National Football League highlights videos (NFL.com, ESPN.com, etc.), Facebook will likely leverage its insane amount of user data to deliver the videos directly to the right users at the right times.

Handheld gaming is not a 'huge market opportunity' says Sony

September 26, 2017

At Tokyo Games Show 2017, PlayStation boss Andrew House claimed that this was due to lack of demand in markets such as the U.S. and Europe. Sony itself established a mobile gaming studio named ForwardWorks a year ago, which, according to House, is doing "fantastic".

Scientists Found Plastic Waste Near North Pole in Arctic Ocean as Blocks

September 26, 2017

The finding has prompted fears that as the ice melts , because of climate change , plastic that has always been trapped in it is flowing into the Arctic. "Now that is melting away, this environment will be exposed to commercial fishing, shipping and industry for the first time in history". "Many of the rivers that are often a source of plastic pollution lead to the Arctic Ocean, but this pollution has literally been stuck in the ice", says Lewis.

HP, Acer, and Lenovo ready low-priced laptops with Windows 10 S

September 26, 2017

The Aspire will be a 14-inch laptop and the Swift a 13-inch model, retailing at $299 (£220) and $349 (£260) respectively. HP Stream 14 Pro . Unlike the education-focused Windows 10 S PCs that launched earlier this year with 11-inch screens, these new firstline worker PCs all have 14-inch displays.

Ataribox Retro Console Runs Linux And Features AMD APU With Radeon Graphics

September 26, 2017

Mac continues to stress the Ataribox's openness, and that while its interface is easy to use, users will be able to customise the operating system as they see fit. The developers promise "tons" of classic Atari games will be pre-loaded on the device. According to the email, the Ataribox will retail around the $250-$300 mark, though the statement added this could change "depending on specific editions and memory configurations" which somewhat implies that several models may be available of ...

Vimeo Acquires Livestream, Launches Live Video Platform

September 26, 2017

The deal, which is subject to certain conditions, is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2017. She said the Livestream acquisition is the biggest in Vimeo's history; past year, Vimeo acquired white-label subscription VOD provider VHX.

May backs Ireland's Rugby World Cup bid

September 26, 2017

Ireland is promising to stage the biggest and best sporting tournament the country will ever host if its bid for the 2023 Rugby World Cup is successful. Numerous venues on the long-list are Gaelic grounds after collaboration with the GAA. French Sports Minister Laura Flessel said on Monday (September 25) that the country would welcome the chance to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

Nexus 5X, 6P Security Updates Extended Until November 2018

September 26, 2017

This is the case with the Nexus 5X and the Nexus 6P , but the good news is that if you own either handset, the folks at Droid-Life are reporting that Google has made a decision to extend the support of security updates for both handsets until November 2018.

N.Korea moving airplanes, boosting defense after United States bomber flight

September 26, 2017

It has urged US President Donald Trump to calm the heightened tensions between the United States and the North. The north Korean regime has also pledged to take " counter-measures", which could go up to "shoot down strategic bombers" americans in the future.

Microsoft Ignite 2017: Everything that was just announced

September 26, 2017

Furthermore, day one witnessed the creation of a new programming language optimised for exploiting scalable quantum computers and deep integration of the programming language into Visual Studio. Microsoft on Monday announced updates to its Azure public cloud that make it a more formidable challenger to market leader Amazon Web Services. ZDNet reports a new AI-powered tool for data scientists from Microsoft called Pendleton that uses its smarts to "do things like remove errant columns, ...

Watch the bloody first trailer for Netflix's The Punisher

September 26, 2017

Jon Berthnal made his first appearance as the character in season two of Daredevil , engaging in several bloody showdowns with the titular hero, who, for some reason, didn't approve of Frank's violent methods of exacting justice. He will also be donning his signature black attire spray-painted with a large white skull, along with a number of high-calibre weaponry. Marvel and Netflix are keeping that date a secret.

Nokia 8 price revealed by Amazon listing ahead of launch

September 26, 2017

The listing now points users to a "Notify Me" page. The changes now suggest Nokia 8 to come with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage in the U.S. market. Notably, it appears HMD Global is bringing the 4GB RAM, 64GB storage variant to India, with no mention of the recently spotted 6GB RAM, 128GB storage variant at the moment.

AFTRA Reaches Tentative Agreement Ending Video Game Strike

September 26, 2017

The payment will be due no later than when the release date of a game. The strike began October 21, 2016 , against nine of the top American video game producers, developers, and publishers. Additionally, the new contract dodges some provisions from the video game companies - like fines for infractions by the actors, and required submissions to "low-paying atmospheric voice sessions".

GOP hopes for Senate health care bill flickering out

September 26, 2017

Democrats said the GOP numbers were deceptive because they omitted the impact of cuts Republicans would impose on Medicaid, the health insurance program for the poor and disabled. Mr. Cruz said he doesn't think fellow conservative Sen. Another part of the revised bill would give one-fourth of a $6 billion contingency fund to states with the lowest-density population - Alaska among them.

Ubiquiti Networks, Inc. (UBNT) Raised to "Strong-Buy" at Vetr Inc

September 26, 2017

The current price change puts the market capitalization at $4.54 bln. New Amsterdam Partners Llc Ny owns 211,488 shares or 2.34% of their U.S. portfolio. Federated Inc Pa stated it has 0% in Ubiquiti Networks Inc (NASDAQ: UBNT ). ( UBNT ) changed at hands on usually higher volume on Sep 19, 2017, as the stock is growing 0.27% to end at $50.75.

WWE 2K18 To Be Available On PC - Official Details

September 26, 2017

The Deluxe Edition includes the season pass (details of which will be announced "soon"), playable John Cena characters from ECW One Night Stand (2006) and Wrestlemania 26 (2010), and playable "John Cena rivals" Batista and Rob Van Dam. Those who buy the standard edition can get DLC a la carte. Prior to WWE 2K18 , the WWE 2K games have launched on PC months after their initial console release.

Tech Giants Lay Transatlantic Data Cable

September 26, 2017

While coastal sections of Marea were buried under sand for protective purposes, the majority of the cable rests on the ocean floor at an average depth of almost 3,352 meters (11,000 feet). Just imagine how many movies you could stream or download within a single second with that kind of bandwidth. Named Marea after the Spanish word for "tide", the project was constructed over a period of less than two years.

Deloitte insists 'very few' clients hit by major cyber attack

September 25, 2017

The attack on Deloitte was described as " sophisticated " and may have compromised some blue-chip client information. A global company with headquarters in New York, Deloitte provides consulting, financial advisory, risk management, tax and other services to clients around the world, including major banks, companies and US government departments and agencies.

Gionee M7 Smartphone Announced with 6GB RAM & 4000mAh Battery

September 25, 2017

The Gionee M7 is also equipped with built-in security encryption chip for safe mobile payments and has recently passed the EAL6 security test. The device supports Hybrid Dual SIM slots while the second slot can be used for a nano SIM card or microSD card.

The First Brainless Animal Is Discovered That Sleeps

September 25, 2017

This has set the course of debate that if an organism as ancient as the jellyfish without a central nervous system can sleep then the roots of this behaviour is more primordial than thought. Researchers counted the pulses of 23 jellies over six consecutive days and night through an image processing program. "It's like the odor of coffee permeating your consciousness in the morning", Sternberg says.

Microsoft announces a range of new Microsoft 365 features at Ignite

September 25, 2017

Microsoft says this development is significant, as first-line workers form the backbone of numerous world's largest industries but have been largely left behind in digital transformation. It also allows businesses to implement the collaboration and productivity suite quickly and at a low cost, TechRepublic's Mark Kaelin wrote. The Skype VoIP platform continued its push into the enterprise space with the integration of Skype for Business into Microsoft Teams .

Destiny 2: Bungie Explains New Faction Rally Event

September 25, 2017

Players will no longer be able to login to Destiny 2 . Each Tuesday, Bungie introduces a new set of challenges and milestones for players to work towards, including new Nightfall Strikes and Flashpoint locations. Make your choice wisely though, because once you've chosen a faction for a character, that's it. Each faction has a specific weapon assigned to it.

Christian numerologists Reschedules Apocalypse for October After World Didn't End

September 25, 2017

Thousands of people affirmed that with the arrival of the new millennium humanity would end, then when nothing happened, as expected, came new theories that related Mayan culture and its calendars to the end of the world. "That's the main risk I see right now because, as I've stated in my book, right after the initial solar flare risk I see the Rapture of the true Church".

999 for select users

September 25, 2017

However, the pack is meant for limited customers only. In line with the changing data-use habits of Indian users, Airtel has launched Rs 999 plan which offers 4 GB data per day with free STD and local calls for a period of 28 days. Per GB cost for Airtel's users under this plan shall be Rs 8.9, which is a bit expensive, if we compare with other providers. Reliance Jio that revised its Dhan Dhana Dhan plans offers similar plans for its prepaid and postpaid customers.

Could this be the new Subaru WRX?

September 25, 2017

Subaru is remaining tight-lipped about the the VIZIV Performance Concept, saying only "The new VIZIV (vision for innovation) Performance Concept is a sports sedan that embodies the brand's vision for the future of making cars that deliver "enjoyment and peace of mind" to its customers".

Iran test-fires new ballistic missile defying United States warnings

September 25, 2017

The test firing is likely to fuel tensions with Washington. At the U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday, Trump said Iran was building its missile capability and accused it exporting violence to Yemen, Syria and other parts of the Middle East.

Shares in Activision Blizzard, Inc (ATVI) Acquired by Atlantic Trust Group LLC

September 25, 2017

Sealed Air Corp (NYSE:SEE) has declined 6.94% since September 24, 2016 and is downtrending. It has underperformed by 16.70% the S&P500. Caledonia Private Investments Pty Ltd decreased Activision Blizzard Inc ( ATVI ) stake by 72.81% reported in 2017Q2 SEC filing.

Reliance JioPhone deliveries commences

September 25, 2017

On sending queries on this to Reliance Jio no response was received. In the MyJio App, a user can check the order status by tapping on Track order option and entering the details. The balance amount of Rs 1,000 has to be paid when the customer receives the JioPhone. You can track it through the authorized website: On the company's internet site enter the track order page and put in the order number to get familiar with the newest update on your phone.

Susquehanna Bancshares Inc Raises NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) Price Target to $155.00

September 25, 2017

Nvidia Corp now has $107.40 billion valuation. The days to cover decreased to 1.0 and the short interest percentage is 0.03% as of August 31. About 12.28 million shares traded. They expect $1.80 earnings per share, up 12.50% or $0.20 from last year's $1.6 per share. Since March 30, 2017, it had 0 buys, and 8 selling transactions for $54.14 million activity.

The Ellie Mae Inc (ELLI) Shares Sold by Eagle Asset Management Inc

September 24, 2017

The company had a trading volume of 245,008 shares. Delaware Enhanced Glbl. Div. & Inc. ValuEngine upgraded shares of Ellie Mae from a "sell" rating to a "hold" rating in a report on Friday, September 1st. The stock has "Overweight" rating by JP Morgan on Friday, September 9. Since March 27, 2017, it had 0 insider purchases, and 16 selling transactions for $3.61 million activity.

IPhone 8 and Note8 emerge Gitex stars

September 24, 2017

For the first time in the history of the Apple fans of "Apple" products don't line up in a long queue for the novelty. The same happened in Asia and Europe, where only a few people gathered. It had also unveiled a new smartphone series dubbed iPhone X. iPhone 6, iPhone 6 plus, se iPhone, iPhone 5s, iPhone 5C, and iPhone 5 models, change display of an increase in Fees of 20 TL.

Happy Diwali For Xiaomi, Sells Over 1 Mn Smartphones In Festive Sales!

September 24, 2017

The Chinese organization, in a press articulation, declared that more than 300 smartphones were purchased through customers each moment between 20th September to 22nd September. On Amazon, its the Mi Max 2 that gets INR 2000 (~$31) off on each variant. "This accomplishment denotes an industry to start with, and is a key turning point for Xiaomi India", the organization stated.

Samsung's foldable phone receives radio certification; launching soon?

September 24, 2017

The Samsung introduced to the world what it described as the "world's first foldable AMOLED" display at the CES 2009. Ever since Samsung showcased a flexible display prototype back in 2013, known as Youm, the rumours of a foldable flagship from the company have been doing the rounds.

Dragon Ball FighterZ gets new trailer showing Tien, Yamcha and Android 21

September 24, 2017

Lastly, if you want more Dragon Ball FighterZ information you can head on over to bandainamcoentstore.com or dba.bn-ent.net , which the latter explores character rank, stats and other featured set to be in the full version. Android 21 creation was supervised by Akira Toriyama. He can call his buddy Chiaotzu to help him in battle too by using telekinetic power. What's unique and special about her character is that she will be known as a genius in the game.

No crowds at Apple stores in China as iPhone 8 launches

September 24, 2017

The new flagship iPhone X uses new components, such as an OLED display, that are more hard to manufacture, and Apple's high, rigorous standards are the reason why it will be another six weeks before it hits the market . Fortunately, Forbes has done head-to-head comparison of the 8 and the X over the displays, speed, size, feel and other features. "I can't justify spending that much money on the iPhone X", said student Heather Ratliff.

Asus presenta i nuovi ZenFone 4 in Europa

September 24, 2017

I telefoni puntano su caratteristiche diverse per venire incontro al maggior numero possibile di utenti, ma in comune hanno una caratteristica peculiare, una doppia fotocamera - posteriore o frontale - pensata per garantire scatti e video al passo con gli ultimi avanzamenti tecnologici.

NASA names new research facility after Katherine Johnson

September 24, 2017

Just like the woman it's named after who helped put the first man on the moon. Katherine Johnson , a "human computer" who calculated space flights at NASA during the pivotal space race days of the 1960s, was honored today in Hampton, VA.

Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:ICPT) Rating Reiterated by Oppenheimer Holdings, Inc

September 23, 2017

Cantor Fitzgerald reaffirmed an underweight rating and set a $69.00 target price on shares of Intercept Pharmaceuticals in a research report on Wednesday, September 13th. Of those transactions, there were 84,556 shares of ICPT bought and 71,364 shares sold. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link .

Apple's iPhone 8 sees muted launch

September 24, 2017

We are modeling for iPhone X to be 20% of units over the next year, and iPhone 8 and 8 Plus to be 25% of units over the next year. The iPhone X similarly costs more in the United Kingdom, starting at £999 with Value-Added Tax, and in Australia where it starts at AU$1,579 and New Zealand where the base iPhone X costs NZ$1,799.

Nokia 8 6GB model set for release in October

September 23, 2017

Last month HMD Global had announced the launch of the Nokia 8 in London, as per India Today. Nokia 8's current version has 4GB RAM which many people don't like as the latest high end smartphones are now offer 8GB RAM. Under its hood, the smartphone makes use of an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 SoC. For photography, it includes 13MP dual-lens (RGB+monochrome) primary camera with OIS, IR range finder, f/2.0 aperture and PDAF.

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