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Minecraft gets an official Stranger Things skin pack

October 30, 2017

The Stranger Things Skins Pack has launched across Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and PC, coinciding with the release of the second season of the hit Stranger Things series on Netflix . If you're still using the Java version of the game, there are a bunch of free fan-made Stranger Things skins that you can find here . An update to the title was added today, bringing new content based on season two.

Mann ki Baat: PM Narendra Modi lauds adoption of Khadi by Indians

October 30, 2017

PM Modi rarely speaks about the Doklam standoff from a public platform. Sharing his experience of celebrating Diwali with army soldiers in J&K, PM Modi said that celebrating Diwali with soldiers in J&K's Gurez sector was an unforgettable experience for him.

Spot Check on Stock With Abnormal Activity Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT)

October 30, 2017

The Company's geographical divisions include North America and Rest of World. Private Bank & Trust Co increased Microsoft Corp (MSFT) stake by 8.04% reported in 2017Q2 SEC filing. Its down 0.02, from 0.84 in 2017Q1. It turned negative, as 39 investors sold MSFT shares while 982 reduced holdings. A number of hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in MSFT.

Delhi sends Kabul 1st wheat shipment through Chabahar

October 29, 2017

Six more wheat shipments will be sent to Afghanistan over the next few months, the statement said. "This process is crucial for strengthening trade and transit relations of Afghanistan with India and Iran. Swaraj and Rabbani welcomed the fact that this is the first shipment that would be going to Afghanistan through the Chabahar port after trilateral agreement on Establishment of International Transport and Transit Corridor was signed during the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Iran ...

Ancient skull from oldest tsunami victim

October 29, 2017

The skull was discovered near the town of Aitape, about 7 miles (12 km) inland from Papua New Guinea's northern coast. "Given the evidence we have in hand, we are more convinced than before that this person was either violently killed by a tsunami , or had their grave ripped open by one-leading to their head but not the rest of their body being naturally reburied where it then remained undiscovered in the ground for some 6,000 or so years", he added.

Scientists detect Sunscreen snowfall on hot exoplanet

October 29, 2017

Kepler-13Ab (top left) is six times more massive than Jupiter (bottom right), making it an exceptionally large exoplanet. As a result, the planet is one of the hottest of the known exoplanets. These clouds then drop the sunscreen "snow" into the lower atmosphere, where it stays, thanks to Kepler-13Ab's powerful gravity. "Seeing this cold-trap process in action provides us with a long-sought and important piece of that puzzle", Jason Wright, associate professor of astronomy at Pennsylvania ...

Technical Analysis for today's market share: Citrix Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CTXS)

October 28, 2017

Royal Bank Of Canada reaffirmed a hold rating and set a $85.00 price objective on shares of Citrix Systems in a report on Tuesday, October 10th. BidaskClub cut Citrix Systems from a "sell" rating to a "strong sell" rating in a report on Saturday, August 5th.

Google Search becomes country-specific by default

October 28, 2017

In a blog post today, Google has announced that it will be changing the way it labels country services in Search, so that search results will be customized to a user's location, independent of whichever domain is in use. For example, even if you are now using.co.uk domain, still you will get the info of the country you are now in. Google further stated,"It's important to note that while this update will change the way Google Search and Maps services are labeled, it won't affect the way these ...

Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Price And Release Date Announced

October 28, 2017

INNO3D®, a leading manufacturer of awesome high-end graphics hardware components and various innovations enriching your life, presents the new family of INNO3D gaming graphics cards GeForce GTX 1070 Ti. In terms of raw specifications, the card packs 2,432 cores with 8GB of GDDR5 which runs at 8Gbps, giving up a bandwidth of 256 GBps. Pre-orders are now open for the 1070 Ti, which will retail for $450 in the US.

General Motors Company (GM)

October 28, 2017

The auto manufacturer reported $1.32 EPS for the quarter, topping the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $1.07 by $0.25. Principal Financial Group Inc. If a stock does not have good liquidity then it may take some time before a broker is able to negotiate a deal to buy or sell a stock and the broker may not be able to get the sell or buy price that the trader is looking for.

CSX (CSX) At $52.35 Forms Top; Vaalco Energy Has 1.43 Sentiment

October 28, 2017

About 7.82M shares traded or 43.75% up from the average. VAALCO Energy, Inc. (EGY) has risen 3.67% since October 26, 2016 and is uptrending. It has underperformed by 53.08% the S&P500. Investors sentiment increased to 0.83 in Q2 2017. Its up 0.10, from 0.73 in 2017Q1. Several hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the company.

'Alien' rock could be first confirmed object from outside our solar system

October 28, 2017

NASA says astronomers are pointing telescopes on the ground and in space at the object to get that data. It appears that the object traveled to the solar system from the direction of the constellation of Lyra, and entered the solar system nearly directly above the plane of orbits of most of the planets.

Metal Gear Survive Will Have A Single Player Mode That's Always Online

October 28, 2017

When a game is focused entirely on multiplayer or couldn't exist without internet connectivity (like an MMO or even some arena shooters), then it becomes easier to swallow, but how does Metal Gear Survive necessitate such a stipulation? Players are come into action after their sent through a warm-hole to a world filled with biological threats and risky environments.

Adam Lanza Threatened Sandy Hook Massacre Years in Advance

October 28, 2017

But another document says an unidentified woman told the Federal Bureau of Investigation that Lanza said adult-child sexual relationships could be "possibly beneficial to both parties". The documents offer a window into the early days of the investigation, as agents chased false leads and gathered evidence of Lanza's isolation. An unidentified person told an agent that Lanza's mother, Nancy, was concerned about him a month before the shooting because he had become a "shut in" who hadn't gone ...

Thanks to Tesla, Power is Back at Children's Hospital in Puerto Rico

October 28, 2017

A children's hospital in Puerto Rico that was forced to run off generators and ration diesel fuel in the wake of Hurricane Maria now has a solar power system that will supply all of its electricity needs. It's quite important to note that the company appears to be building microgrids with the fresh installations that are restricted to handling the power of small closed systems despite larger networks.

Facebook to test new ad transparency features in Canada

October 27, 2017

All pages will be part of this effort, and Facebook will require that all ads be associated with a particular page as part of the ad creation process. The tool could provide more information about who companies are targeting at any given time. It also follows Twitter saying that it would publicly disclose all ads on its platform and the identity of who purchased them earlier this week .

Destiny 2 Xur Location and Inventory Guide for October 27

October 27, 2017

Sniper Rifle power weapon, which will set you back 29 Legendary Shards . As far as the Destiny 2 items go, Knucklehead is a Hunter Helmet that is fairly handy in Crucible. This armor piece will automatically and steadily reload a portion of auto rifle magazines as you shoot it, effectively making each auto rifle's magazine larger.

Buy or Sell? What Analysts Recommends: Sprint Corporation (S), NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA)

October 27, 2017

Forest City Realty Trust Inc (NYSE:FCE.A) has risen 3.37% since October 27, 2016 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 19.22% the S&P500. Navellier & Associates Inc decreased Nvidia Corp. Cadence Ltd Llc holds 76,278 shares. The stock rose 0.22% or $0.1 reaching $46.15. Appleton Partners Inc. MA boosted its position in NVIDIA Corporation by 1.2% in the second quarter.

Space rock from another galaxy screams through Solar System

October 27, 2017

But further observations have revealed no evidence of a coma - the fuzzy cloud of gas and dust surrounding a comet's core - so the object's name was amended to its current asteroidal designation. It approached our solar system from an angle perpendicular to the ecliptic, the plane where the planets and the asteroids orbit our sun. On Sept. 2, the small body crossed under the ecliptic just inside of Mercury's orbit and then made its closest approach to the Sun on Sept.

HealthStream, Inc. (HSTM) Stock Price Down 5.7% Following Analyst Downgrade

October 27, 2017

In the transaction dated February 19, 2016, the great number of shares disposed came courtesy the Director; Mclaren Jeffrey L disposed a total of 10,000 shares at an average price of $21.22, amounting to approximately $212,200. HealthStream (NASDAQ:HSTM) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Monday, October 23rd. Falcon Point Capital Limited Liability Corp accumulated 0.12% or 217,636 shares.

NHS cyber attack could have been prevented

October 27, 2017

The cyber attack that crippled parts of the NHS this year could have been prevented if "basic IT security" measures had been taken, an independent investigation has found. "The Department [of Health] had developed a plan, which included roles and responsibilities of national and local roganisations for responding to an attack, but had not tested the place at local level", the NAO adds.

India's Second Largest Discovery in 2017: Jurassic-era 'Fish-lizard' Fossil

October 27, 2017

Summary: "The authors also believe that the articulated nature of the ichthyosaur fossil from Kutch indicates focused research in remote areas of the district may lead to more finds in the future". The discovery expands knowledge on morphological diversity and geographic distribution of Late Jurassic ophthalmosaurids, their dietary habits and palaeobiogeography, the scientist said.

IPhone Apps With Camera Permissions Can Apparently Snap Your Photo

October 27, 2017

However the Motherboard writer Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai had to admit that Krause's created a custom app called "watch.user" when installed on his beloved iPhone took pictures of him while he was simply scrolling through it, and it was even running a hidden facial recognition engine.

WhatsApp rolling out "Delete for Everyone" feature for all users

October 27, 2017

The company calls it " Delete for Everyone " which is located under the delete messages option. Further, the feature can only be used within the seven minutes of time span after sending the message. If you delete a message in the group, it will replace the text as message deleted by the user. You will not be notified by WhatsApp if the message has been revoked or recalled if the recipient in on Symbian device.

Google Pixel 2 e il mistero della variante "muskie"

October 27, 2017

Nei prossimi giorni arriverà anche la nostra recensione dello smartphone , quindi restate sintonizzati, anche perché le prime spedizioni dei Pixel partiranno intorno al 15 novembre , ma già sul Google store si parla di 3-4 settimane (proprio per la versione nera, che è ovviamente la più gettonata), quindi è possibile che l'attesa sia anche più lunga.

Vodafone Rs 69 SuperWeek plan launched

October 27, 2017

Vodafone has launched SuperWeek pack for its consumers which offers short-term recharge for pre-paid users. Vodafone has recently launched two new plans of Rs 181 and Rs 195 for its prepaid users and they have some really wonderful offers.

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV (FCAU)- Stocks Luring Investors Focus

October 27, 2017

US stocks had their worst day in two months on Wednesday as a batch of corporate earnings reports disappointed investors. Many analysts have provided their estimated foresights on Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. On the other hand, a reading of -100 would indicate that the stock is oversold. Often, a boost in the volume of a stock is a harbinger of a price jump, either up or down.

Meet the Team Behind the Ludicrous Apollo Intensa Emozione

October 26, 2017

The engine produces 560lb ft and redlines at 9000rpm. While horsepower count - when compared to the Chiron for example - is not the most impressive by today's standards, the IE compensates with the extensive use of carbon fiber in the body and chassis, tipping the scales at a mere 1,250 kilograms (2,756 pounds) with a 45:55 front/rear weight distribution.

Microsoft hat insgesamt 35 Millionen Kinect verkauft

October 26, 2017

Kurz vor dem Release packt Digital Foundry die neue Xbox One X von Microsoft aus. Es wird nur keinen Nachschub mehr geben. Jetzt direkt per WhatsApp auf dein Smartphone. Diejenigen unter euch, die Kinect dennoch gerne nutzen möchten, kommen nicht drumherum einen Adapter zu kaufen. Zu sehr war Kinect als Spionagemittel verschrien, immerhin war Kamera und Mikrofon zu jeder Zeit aktiviert, so dass man sich im heimischen Wohnzimmer schon etwas beobachtet hätte vorkommen können.

Microsoft is Reportedly Working on a Dual-Screen Pocket Notebook-Like Device

October 26, 2017

Following the disinterest of consumers, Microsoft and its partners quickly abandoned the OS, which is now no longer supported. The device should be "a [pocketable] foldable tablet that runs Windows 10 built with Windows Core OS , along with CShell to take advantage of its foldable display", according to Windows Central .

Sonic Forces Switch Demo Has a 1-Minute Time Limit

October 26, 2017

As GameXplain notes in the above-embedded video, the three stages each have a one-minute timer attached to them. I'm not just being a 3D Sonic naysayer here, there's one very odd aspect of the demo that's souring just about everybody who plays it: you can only play for a minute at a time.

Einstein's theory of happy living emerges in Tokyo note

October 26, 2017

Two advice-filled notes Albert Einstein wrote to a bellboy in Japan 95 years ago, including one that advocated for "a calm and modest life", fetched more than $1.5 million at an auction on Tuesday (Oct. The other one, on the other hand, reads, "Where there's a will, there's a way". Albert Einstein had written two notes describing his theory for a happy living.

Penney Company (JCP) and Macy's (M) Go Head-to-head

October 26, 2017

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Trunk or Treat to be held Saturday

October 26, 2017

Inside the church, families can enjoy games, free apple cider and treats. "Join us for a fun evening of carnival games and Trunk-or-Treat", the event information reads. It will begin at 1 p.m. Gray said they are super excited for this event, especially since it's not just a typical trunk-or-treat. Every space at the McCain lot will either hand out candy to trunk-or-treaters or host an activity.

Kaspersky says suspected NSA code was lifted from United States computer

October 26, 2017

It was then reported that a hacker working on behalf of the Russian government targeted an NSA worker using Kaspersky software, and later it was alleged that Israeli officials had reported the Russian operation to the U.S. The company is also denying the allegations that it provided the Russian government with the source code as it believes other third parties may have obtained the NSA hacking tool through a back door in the PC that was discovered later.

Amazon discounts LG's G6 if you accept Prime ads

October 26, 2017

Announced a few months ago, the LG Q6 is a watered down LG G6 version which offers a 5.5-inch bezel-less FullVision display with the modern 18:9 aspect ratio, on the cheap. The LG G6+ is available for $499.99 for Prime members, and is unlocked on major wireless carriers, including AT&T , T-Mobile, and Verizon. Elsewhere, the X Charge rocks a 5.5-inch HD display, 13 MP main camera, 5 MP selfie camera, and 1.5 GHz octa-core chipset.

OEMs To Announce AMD Ryzen Mobile Notebooks Very Soon

October 26, 2017

Let us know what you think about the AMD Ryzen 7 2700U and whether or not you are interested in buying devices that will be powered by AMD Ryzen Mobile processors when such devices come out. But if AMD can keep the momentum going - which is admittedly a big ask, given Intel's sheer dominance of the mobile processor space - 2018 could be shaping up to be a really interesting place when it comes to laptop processors.

Chemical scalpel offers new hope for genetic diseases

October 26, 2017

It makes up about half the mutations that affect humans. Another technique changes DNA, and would be permanent. The scientists built a new enzyme referred to as a "base editor". Such RNA editing happens frequently in octopuses and other cephalopods and sometimes in humans ( SN: 4/29/17, p. 6 ). The researchers engineered a Cas13 variety so it sticks to RNA instead of cutting it.

Bloodhound supersonic vehicle on display during test

October 26, 2017

Following static trials of the 13.5m-long car's EJ200 engine (as fitted to the Eurofighter Typhoon), during which it achieved full reheat, putting out its full 20,000lbs of thrust while chained to the ground, today's runway drive will allow the team to test the engine in a realistic operating setting - not to mention the brakes as well.

Leaked OPPO R11s Renders Reveals Design and Three Color Variants

October 26, 2017

The OPPO R11s images were posted on Weibo and reveal that the phone will be available in red with black/red bezels, gold with white bezels, and black with black bezels. The display will apparently have a 18:9 resolution, Full HD and be somewhere between 5.8in and 6in on the display . The Oppo R11s is said to retain the Snapdragon 660 chipset and 4GB of RAM of its predecessor but upgrade the dual cameras on the back.

Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (NASDAQ:WBA) To Release Earnings

October 26, 2017

Equities research analysts forecast that Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc . will post $5.01 EPS for the current fiscal year. (NASDAQ: WBA ) by 3.5% during the third quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Oreo beta program for Samsung Galaxy S8 likely launching next week

October 26, 2017

The coming of Android Oreo to these phones have been confirmed by Samsung Turkey. Samsung is in partnership with Spain's flag carrier to promote the South Korean tech giant's high-end smartphone. Accompanying this update are fixes to up to 215 vulnerabilities found in the Android OS alongside six others found in Samsung's own software that runs on top of the stock software.

CERN Scientists say, the existence of Universe is not possible

October 26, 2017

The imbalance could be just for the smallest fraction, then if the universe exists, then there is an imbalance. Researchers have spent years looking for any difference between anti-matter and matter that explains why they didn't cancel one another out when the cosmos was created.

Xiaomi to introduce a new smartphone series for selfie lovers

October 26, 2017

It is expected that a new series could come out this time. Additionally, Xiaomi has doubled on its offline presence in the last few months, another area where Oppo has been able to establish an indomitable position. Also, this week we have been hearing rumors about the upcoming Redmi Note 5, the successor to the popular Redmi Note 4 . Unlike the Mi A1 launch, which Xiaomi touted as global launch, the company is touting as "All New Smartphone Series".

Veteran Honda motorbike get its wings

October 26, 2017

The 1,833 cc flat six engine is 29 mm shorter than before, and now features a 1 mm smaller bore and 2 mm longer bore, at 73 mm x 73 mm. Honda doesn't publish power numbers, but we've been told the new engine is 20 per cent more fuel efficient; its fuel tank is four litres smaller, at 21 litres, but provides the same range as before.

Russian Central Bank Registered Attack By BadRabbit Malware

October 26, 2017

It infects a victims' computer and grabs files and demands a ransom. Most of the victims of the attack are located in Russian Federation. In Ukraine, the cyber-attack affected including the airport of Odessa, in the south of the country, has provided the AFP Yevgeny Goukov, public relations officer at Group-IB.

Internet falls in love with Cheech the rescue dog's goofy smile

October 26, 2017

Leah Sipe, the director of the shelter and a Waller police officer, told FOX 13 that, at first, some of the shelter workers thought that Cheech was snarling, but soon realized that he was giving everyone a goofy grin. Until volunteers found his ideal forever home, Cheech was in good hands at the shelter, and he had plenty of opportunities to share his pearly whites.

Earnings on the Doorstep For Microsoft Corporation

October 26, 2017

Microsoft Corp now has $606.55 billion valuation. 7,942 are held by Beaumont Lc. The company has a market cap of $607.40 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 29.10 and a beta of 1.01. As per Thursday, November 17, the company rating was upgraded by Goldman Sachs. Morningstar, Inc. reaffirmed a "buy" rating on shares of Microsoft Corporation in a research note on Wednesday, June 28th.

Pressure On Tesla Grows As Daimler Unveils Heavy-Duty Electric Truck

October 26, 2017

The E-Fuso underlines the brand's position as "the frontrunner in electric trucking", Stuttgart, Germany-based Daimler said in the statement during the Tokyo Motor Show. Daimler already released a smaller all-electric truck called the FUSO eCanter , which is meant for urban routes with a range of only 100 kilometers (62 miles) and a load capacity up to three and a half tons.

BLU launches its first true selfie-centric smartphone, the VIVO 8L

October 26, 2017

A fingerprint scanner can be founded on the backside of the Vivo 8L. It is an unlocked GSM phone that will work on networks like AT&T, T-Mobile, MetroPCS, Cricket and StraightTalk. The front-facing camera has a higher resolution than the rear camera, oddly enough. On the front, the smartphone features a 20-megapixel "Super Selfie" camera with 1/2.8-inch sensor, an f/2.0 aperture and 5P lens.

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