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"Orionids" meteor shower peaks early Sunday morning

October 21, 2017

Make sure to tag #kelownanow with your Instagram shot of the Orionid meteor shower! The good news is that the Orionids are visible from anywhere on the planet as they dash across the sky. Thereafter you will need too look up for Orion's club if you live in the northern hemisphere, or look down if you live below the equator. The best way to spot Orion is to train your eyes on the southwest sky and search for three bright stars in an nearly straight line - Orion's belt.

Tag: Xiaomi Note 5

October 21, 2017

As a matter of fact, the first smartphone from Xiaomi to feature this new aspect ratio is the Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 . Despite being one of the pioneers of the now-popular bezel-less trend of the smartphone industry, Xiaomi has only one device in its portfolio so far, offering the 18:9 aspect ratio.

Police Reports Reveal New Details Into Kenneka Jenkins' Mysterious Death

October 21, 2017

There has been much speculation surrounding the circumstance of Jenkins's death with some believing foul play was involved despite Rosemont police categorising its investigation as noncriminal. Jenkins was found in the condition in which she was located", the attorneys also said. Attorneys Larry Rogers Jr. and Sam Adam Jr. said in a statement that the newest photos were "of a personal, private and indecent nature".

Sharp announces Aquos R Compact with 120Hz display

October 21, 2017

Here the main feature of compactness: the phone is comparable in size SE the iPhone from Apple, but the screen is significantly more due to a missing part. This concludes that Sharp isn't exclusively betting on the looks of the phone, but it also has strong USPs on other fronts, including its price around $372.

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV (NYSE:FCAU) Valuation According To Analysts

October 21, 2017

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV (BIT:F) has been given a €25.30 ($29.76) price target by equities researchers at Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. Zweig DiMenna Associates LLC lifted its stake in Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V.by 2.0% in the 2nd quarter. The weekly performance of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V.is -2.51%, presenting a monthly performance value of 2.52% with the quarterly performance value of 46.40%.

Will Boult continue India's left-arm struggles?

October 21, 2017

It's not about one left-arm seamer. There after Australia made a 5 ODI and 3 T20 tour to India which lasted for about a month and that too went really well for the men in blue. Meanwhile, Rohit also spoke of the threat they could face in left-arm seamer Trent Boult . Rohit also said that India will bank upon leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal and left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav to keep a check on the opposition batsmen in the middle overs.

Reliance Jio Revises its Recharge Plans; Effective From 19th October

October 21, 2017

Late last night, Jio has updated their Plans, for both pre-paid and post-paid users, and there is both good news and bad news for consumers. Earlier, for Jio Prime postpaid users, there were two effective offers, a Rs 309 plan which offered 60GB of data per month and a Rs 509 plan which offered 120GB of for the same duration.

Apple Hit with Trademark Lawsuit Over Animoji Name

October 21, 2017

In a complaint filed on Wednesday with the U.S. District Count for the Northern District of California, Enrique Bonansea - a U.S. citizen now residing in Japan - alleges that he registered for the " Animoji " name back in 2014 through his company "emonster k.k.", which is listed as a co-plaintiff in court documents, as first disclosed by The Recorder .

Indian American Girl Named America's Top Young Scientist

October 20, 2017

Gitanjali, a seventh grader, was able to witness just how hard testing for lead could be through the demonstrated attempts of her parents Bharathi Rao and Ram Rao, both engineers, who'd begun testing water in their own home, in Lone Tree, Colorado.

Why using Wi-Fi at airport or railway station is 'risky'

October 20, 2017

CERT-in has advised people to avoid public WiFi at all costs and instead use VPN (virtual private network) and wired networks. Linux and Android are believed to be more susceptible than Windows and iOS, and devices running Android 6.0 are reportedly particularly vulnerable.

$-0.09 EPS Expected for Fitbit Inc (FIT)

October 20, 2017

Barid downgraded the stock to "Neutral" rating in Tuesday, February 23 report. 08/02/2017 - Fitbit had its "hold" rating reiterated by analysts at Longbow Research. Fitbit, Inc. (FIT ) now the company's industry has 13.86 P/E and the sector P/E is 16.24. EVP, GC, & SECRETARY, Missan Andy, sold 25,000 common shares of Fitbit, Inc.

Chicago's new Apple Store on Michigan Avenue opens today

October 20, 2017

The carbon-fibre roof atop is created to be as slim as possible and supported by four internal pillars to keep the glass walls free. Chicago's Apple Michigan Avenue is six blocks from Apple North Michigan Avenue, which opened in 2003.

Halliburton Company (HAL.F) Under Analyst Spotlight

October 20, 2017

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Voloridge Investment Management Llc decreased Exelixis Inc (NASDAQ:EXEL) stake by 183,809 shares to 683,740 valued at $16.84 million in 2017Q2.

Hundreds of mysterious gate structures discovered in desserts of Saudi Arabia

October 20, 2017

David Kennedy has documented nearly 400 of the stone structures dating back thousands of years, with a few of these wall-like formations sitting on top of old lava domes - the remains of volcanic lava flows. After from the new findings, other well-known structures at the sites are " kites ", which archaeologists say were used for hunting. The gates were discovered through satellite surveys and they look similar to structures that are found in the Middle East .

Reliance Jio tariff changed! Check out new prepaid, postpaid 4G data plans

October 20, 2017

This Diwali, Jio has announced that there will be an update in its recharge packs where users will get different benefits on select plans. The new revised plans come into effect from October 19 and are available for new and existing customers.

Make a note of Analyst's Recommendations: LendingClub Corporation (LC), GoPro, Inc. (GPRO)

October 20, 2017

They noted that the move was a valuation call. In terms of Buy, Sell or Hold recommendations, Gopro Inc Cl A Cmn (NASDAQ:GPRO) has analysts' mean recommendation of 3.2. If you are reading this piece of content on another website, it was copied illegally and republished in violation of global copyright and trademark legislation.

Uranus To Be Visible Without A Telescope Tonight

October 19, 2017

For those looking for the planet in the night sky, this should be easier to spot thanks to its bluish tint. The ice giant's blue-green color is unmistakable, and skywatchers should be able to see the planet throughout the month of October. That said, this isn't going to be a huge illumination. Its magnitude, as in its brightness, is only 5.68. By comparison, the sun is magnitude -27, and a magnitude 7 is the largest possible number on the scale wherein objects in the sky are still visible.

Nintendo Switch : la MAJ 4.0 disponible dès à présent !

October 19, 2017

Il n'était jusque-là pas possible de transférer les sauvegardes d'une Nintendo Switch à une autre , un défaut de taille dont beaucoup de joueurs se sont plaints depuis la sortie de la console. La deuxième nouveauté importante et le transfert de données. Pour les autres jeux, il faut que les développeurs rendent compatibles leurs titres en passant par la case mise à jour .

Apollo Global Management LLC (NYSE:APO) Institutional Investor Sentiment Trend

October 19, 2017

Concourse Capital Ltd invested in 4.21% or 282,160 shares. The company is trading up by 1.18%% since yesterday's close of 31.38. Advisory Limited owns 8,100 shares for 0.03% of their portfolio. The firm earned "Outperform" rating on Monday, February 6 by Wells Fargo. Investors sentiment decreased to 1.35 in 2017 Q2. Its down -0.40, from 1.75 in 2017Q1.

WhatsApp ya activó la que será su función más polémica

October 19, 2017

Esto se irá actualizando conforme avances en el mapa . A través de un comunicado , la plataforma aseguró que esta herramienta estará " protegida por el cifrado de extremo a extremo ", agregando que el usuario podrá controlar con quién quiere compartir la ubicación y durante cuánto tiempo.

Volkswagen is bringing an electric race vehicle to Pikes Peak

October 19, 2017

It seems Volkswagen has taken notice of the benefits derived from completing the iconic Pikes Peak International Hill Climb - and has chose to tease us to its bespoke entry. Those courageous enough to tackle the hillclimb have to cover a 12.4-mile race course and tackle no less than 156 turns en route to the summit located at 4,300m above sea level.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 with Snapdragon 617 spotted on Geekbench

October 19, 2017

Given that the Redmi 5A was announced just a few days back , the rumor mills have started focusing on the Redmi Note 5, which will be the successor to the bestselling Xiaomi smartphone - the Redmi Note 4 . The budget phablet is expected to arrive with an 18:9 display and is rumored to be powered by Snapdragon 660 which is said to be the next powerful chipset after Snapdragon 835 that is designed for flagship phones.

Destiny's Child member Michelle Williams talks about feeling depressed and suicidal

October 19, 2017

He simply dismissed the issue, saying that they just signed a multi-million dollar deal, so there is no reason for being depressed. You're about to go on tour. Depression is a mental illness that affects a person's mood, including feelings of sadness, worthlessness, hopelessness, and guiltiness, according to the Canadian Mental Health Association.

Ghana seal quarter-final date with Mali

October 19, 2017

Both last faced off in the African U-17 championship with Mali winning the title. "We created so many chances but erratic shooting and indecision robbed us off many goals. Eric Ayiah opened the scoring from the penalty spot in first-half stoppage time in the western Indian city. However, Niger coach Ismaila Tiemoko denied that his custodian was responsible for a respectable scoreline.

Earnings Expectations Are Very High For Paypal Holdings Inc (PYPL)

October 19, 2017

BTIG Research increased their target price on shares of PayPal Holdings from $53.00 to $63.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a research note on Monday, June 26th. The stock of Paypal Holdings Inc (NASDAQ: PYPL ) has "Neutral" rating given on Thursday, July 23 by UBS. Ltd increased its position in shares of PayPal Holdings by 171.4% during the second quarter.

Google Doodle celebrates birthday of S. Chandrasekhar

October 19, 2017

He is related to Sir CV Raman, who was his uncle and won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930. S Chandrasekhar studied at Presidency College, Madras and the University of Cambridge. During World War II Chandrasekhar worked in a Ballistic Research Laboratory in Maryland, he was invited to join the Manhattan Project but delays in processing his security clearance meant he never contributed.

New Nintendo Switch update adds video capture and more

October 19, 2017

The Nintendo Switch can now capture 30-second chunks of gameplay for a select number of games thanks to an update that hit the system overnight . This is a useful feature if you've set up a user profile on someone else's console but have now bought your own and don't want to lose any purchases or progress.

Scientists identify flawless place for moon base

October 19, 2017

JAXA's moon probe "SELENE". The cavern is believed to have been a lava tube formed when the outer lava cooled and hardened while the melted rock within remained hot and continued to flow. Studying GRAIL data, the researchers specifically looked for areas with lower subsurface masses as a means of pinpointing possible lava tubes. Jay Melosh, a GRAIL co-investigator and distinguished professor of earth, atmospheric and planetary sciences at Purdue University, said: "They knew about the ...

US Buyers Favor iPhone 7 Over iPhone 8

October 19, 2017

US wireless carrier AT&T said its third-quarter postpaid handset upgrades were fewer by almost 900,000 from a year ago, and brokerage Jefferies attributed it to weak iPhone 8 demand. The reports do not specify details of the production cuts nor the source of the information. "Worrying about any small down-tick in margins from the sale of the iPhone 7 or 8 is a wrong-headed way to look at it, as iPhone X is really the flagship device where we're going to see a strong upgrade cycle", said ...

IPhone X Release Will Boost Smartphone Sales Worldwide Next Year, Research Claims

October 19, 2017

The worldwide PC market is expected to rebound in 2018, contrary to the misconception that the world has gone mobile and relies exclusively on smartphones. While this is expecting to limit smartphone growth in 2017, the 2018 growth rate is accordingly estimated to be higher than previously forecast. "Spending is primarily focused on desktop PCs, which are more aggressively priced than mobile PCs or hybrid devices".

Destiny 2 preloads are now live

October 19, 2017

The addition of " Destiny 2 " to Battle.net is notable because it is the very first non-Blizzard game to be offered through the service. You wouldn't want to get booted from the game just as you're wrapping up the Raid or something. However, you will be able to join the servers of the game at 10AM PT, October 24th . Today's no different: Destiny 2 will be down from 09:00 to 12:00 Pacific time, which equates to 17:00 to 21:00 United Kingdom time.

Jio 'Diwali Dhamaka' at just Rs 149 with double data

October 19, 2017

Late last night, Jio has updated their Plans, for both pre-paid and post-paid users, and there is both good news and bad news for consumers. Biggest change has been made in Rs 149 plan underwhich - a customer will now be able to operate the high speed of 4.2 GB unlimited for 28 days.

EA closes Visceral Games

October 19, 2017

Söderlund described the game as "a story-based, linear adventure game". Söderlund then confirms that the only things being retained from Visceral's project are "the stunning visuals, authenticity in the Star Wars universe , and focus on bringing a Star Wars story to life".

Apple Watch Reportedly Helped Detect Lung Blood Clot

October 19, 2017

From there, a CT scan was ordered and it revealed blood clots in Green's lungs. When she arrived, doctors found clots in her lungs which could have been fatal, UConn Today reported. Despite sitting at his desk for several hours, his heart never fell below his usual resting rate of 54. The curator of the app, David Walsh, says that it is "truly humbling to have played a part", and added saying that the outcome was "absolutely wonderful".

Orionid meteor shower to peak in W. MI this weekend

October 19, 2017

Your best chance to see the shower will be before dawn Saturday morning, preferably away from any other light sources. If you're patient and don't mind sacrificing a little sleep, you could catch a good view of the shower. The show will air on Slooh.com but you need to be a member to gain access to the stream. The Orionids are meteors that originate from the dust left behind by Halley's Comet.

Middle-earth: Shadow of War Endless Shadow Wars Coming In First DLC

October 19, 2017

Without explicitly spoiling anything, Middle-earth: Shadow of War has a final chapter (Shadow Wars) that basically serves as an epilogue of sorts. Though the Slaughter Tribe DLC costs money, the endless Shadow Wars will come as a free update alongside it.

Sony is Introducing a Mini Wired Gamepad for PS4

October 19, 2017

The blue Mini Wired Gamepad launches across USA and Canada this holiday. It has the standard action buttons, triggers, and analog sticks you find on the DualShock 4 . Now they're getting into different age brackets by making the Playstation 4 more accessible for children. Considering kids are starting to play video games younger and younger these days, the fact that special controllers are being released for them is a sign that game producers are also starting to take notice.

Polestar unveils their first auto as an independent company

October 19, 2017

Volvo revealed the brand's first production auto, the Polestar 1 , in Shanghai yesterday. The higher roof appears to allow the fitment of more comfortable rear seats to replace the tiny bench in the back of the standard Polestar 1 coupe. Indeed, it's also possible that those who can afford to consider what will likely be a six-figure auto may be more comfortable with the idea of outright ownership than the temporary possession inherent in a subscription.

EBay's adjusted profit forecast disappoints, shares fall

October 19, 2017

The average estimate of 15 analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was also for earnings of 48 cents per share. Excluding one-time items, eBay earned 48 cents per share, in line with analysts estimates. For the current quarter eBay said it expects net revenue between $2.58 billion and $2.62 billion and adjusted profit between 57 cents to 59 cents per share.

Get an Up Close Look at Apple's Project Titan Self-Driving Car

October 19, 2017

This is significant given reports suggesting Apple is building a system that can be added to existing vehicles, rather than its own self-driving auto. Apple's competitor models store the computing parts in the trunk. Hundreds of employees for Project Titan have been reassigned, laid off, or voluntarily left over the past year, seventeen of whom started a new startup called Zoox .

New Halloween Mercy changes for PS4, Xbox One and PC

October 19, 2017

After tinkering with the kits and cooldowns for D. Va, Mercy , Lúcio , Roadhog, and Junkrat, the game is potentially the most balanced it's ever been, but that doesn't mean there aren't still changes to make. Outside of the changes for the heroes, PC players now have a new option regarding their online player status. Blizzard's next Overwatch patch is going to include plenty of changes.

Samsung announces Bixby 2.0 six months after launching Bixby 1.0

October 19, 2017

Little more than six months after the troubled rollout of its Bixby AI assistant, Samsung has doubled down on the platform and announced Bixby 2.0. Bixby 2.0 will ultimately be a marketplace, for intelligence. "People use them to set timers and reminders, answer trivial questions, etc". When Bixby was introduced, it was billed as a system to control almost all tasks in smartphone applications to make the devices simpler to control.

Motorola's Alexa Moto Mod Costs $150

October 19, 2017

Moto Smart Speaker with Amazon Alexa will be available for $149.99 Dollars starting in November in markets where Amazon Alexa is available. The module is complete with a glowing blue LED ring on the back, the kind that you'd normally get on an actual Echo device.

Google's pop-up stores will sell Pixels and Google Homes this year

October 19, 2017

This expansion of the Google Home lineup is really encouraging for this product segment, but as good as Google's first-party Google Assistant speakers are getting, there are a lot of third-party ones in the pipelines as well. The TicHome Mini sports a few buttons for volume control, muting the microphone, and prompting Assistant, and can connect to a speaker of your choice via Bluetooth or NFC.

Photo Editing & Organizing Software

October 18, 2017

Just as well, your photos and edits will sync across all three devices, so Adobe is certainly putting this cloud functionality to good use. There's a lot to take in from Adobe's announcement today, which also introduces new applications such as Adobe XD CC for experience design, Adobe Dimension CC for 2D to 3D compositing and Character Animator CC for 2D animation.

Cyber Security Specialists Warn Wi-Fi Vulnerable to Hacker Attacks

October 18, 2017

SingCert is a unit of Singapore's Cyber Security Agency, which coordinates the nation's response to cyber threats and attacks. Mr Mathy Vanhoef, a researcher at Belgium's University of Leuven who discovered the flaw, said in a research paper published online this week that a hacker could hijack unencrypted conversations and exchanges over the Wi-Fi connection.

Lego's Women of NASA set rockets into reality

October 18, 2017

Maia Weinstock , a deputy editor at MIT News, submitted her idea for the kit in July 2016 to the company's to the Lego Ideas community , where members create and vote on new set plans. The Lego set was originally proposed by MIT News deputy editor Maia Weinstock on the Ideas platform a year ago, and quickly made its way to the 10,000 mark needed for official project approval by Lego.

Sister-in-law files domestic violence case against Yuvraj Singh, mother

October 18, 2017

In fact, the lawyer went on to say that Yuvraj Singh even joined his mother in pressurising Akanksha to have a baby. The Bigg Boss 10 contestant alleges she suffered "mental and financial torture" at the hands of her mother-in-law and husband and accuses the cricketer of being a mere bystander.

McLaren Is About to Introduce Its Wildest Road Car Ever

October 18, 2017

That shouldn't be much of a problem as those who can afford this auto can probably buy the more relaxing 570GT without making a financial effort. Rumors have indicated the mystery vehicle, referred to as P15 internally, will have an 800 horsepower version of McLaren's twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8, along with a lightweight carbon monocoque, active aero and a bare bones, racing-inspired cabin.

Stocks To Invest: Liberty Global plc (LBTYA), NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA)

October 18, 2017

The firm earned "Hold" rating on Wednesday, October 11 by Cowen & Co. The company was downgraded on Wednesday, April 6 by Stifel Nicolaus. The firm has "Buy" rating by Compass Point given on Friday, July 29. American Intll Group reported 254,739 shares. NVIDIA Corporation's dividend payout ratio is 15.86%. Alabama-based Zweig has invested 0.83% in NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA).

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