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In the constellation of the Great bear found the star-zombies

November 10, 2017

Astronomers within the constellation URSA major managed to find a unusual star, the survivors after the first explosion, a supernova, which then exploded a second time after a fifty-year hiatus. "It's the biggest puzzle I've encountered in nearly a decade of studying stellar explosions". One possibility is that this star was so massive, and its core so hot, that an explosion blew away the outer layers and left the center intact enough to repeat the entire process.

Telltale's Batman Series Is Being Adapted Into a Comic Book

November 10, 2017

Award-winning publisher and developer Telltale Games , in partnership with DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. In the series' opening episode, 'Realm of Shadows , ' Bruce Wayne is forced to question everything he thought he knew about his identity when he discovers his father was in fact a ruthless crime boss.As both Bruce and Batman , players must negotiate harsh political turmoil and prevent Gotham City from descending into chaos while digging into the truth about the Wayne family's ...

China's ByteDance buys Musical.ly teen app for Dollars 800 mln

November 10, 2017

Bytedance beat out rival bidders including Kuaishou, the viral video streaming service, the people said, asking not to be identified discussing a private matter. Bytedance, best known for its flagship news aggregator platform Toutiao, is one of China's hottest tech start-ups and was valued at over $20 billion in a funding round earlier this year, Reuters reported in August.

First Real Photos Of The Samsung W2018 Android Flip Phone Appears Online

November 10, 2017

The Samung W2018 is the latest W series flagship flip-phone for 2018, and features top-of-the-line hardware in a handsome-looking design. When you open the flap, there is another screen at the top half, while at the bottom, one can find physical keypad and navigation buttons, which is similar to the SM-W2017.

Samsung Galaxy A5 with Infinity Display coming

November 10, 2017

However, the phones are now starting to appear in test listings and benchmarks, with the Galaxy A5 model popping up in the html5test browser benchmarking suite. There is a 5MP front-facing camera for selfies. The phone has minimum bezels and doesn't feature the physical home button. With this new report, chances are that we may see the same scenario in the Galaxy S9 and its Plus variant.

B&O Play expands its multi-room speaker offering with Beoplay M3

November 10, 2017

The Danish Company will also have to compete with a new range of Harman Kardon networked products next year. Each speaker has a 40 Watt Class D amplifier built in. Colours for the speaker itself are minimal, offering only black and light-grey "Natural" colour options. Music is played out directly from the front, so it can't claim to provide 360-degree sound like the M5, but the M3 is still powerful enough to comfortably fill a room with sound.

Apple leadership is more than 80% white and male

November 10, 2017

Apple continued to hire greater numbers of Asian, black and Latino workers over the past year, but the overall racial and gender breakdown of the company's workforce remains mostly unchanged since 2016. The video-which showcases a portrait of the company-provides a glimpse of "68 employees revealing who we are" and "what we believe", in the two-minute clip.

State of Tennessee Treasury Department Boosts Holdings in Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST)

November 10, 2017

The price to earnings growth ratio (PEG) is utilized for determining a stock's value in relation to the company's earnings. Meanwhile, due to a recent pullback which led to a fall of nearly -1.5% in the past one month, the stock price is now with underperforming -2.64% so far on the year - still in weak zone.

Google's Project Loon delivers internet to 100000 in Puerto Rico

November 10, 2017

In late October, Project Loon began transmitting internet to Puerto Rico by way of giant balloons. "In times of crisis, being able to communicate with loved ones, emergency services and critical information is key", Westgarth said in a statement provided to Engadget.

When giant otters roamed the Earth

November 10, 2017

S. melilutra was likely the size of a wolf and lived in the wetlands of present-day southwest China, and its ecological niche in its habitat was likely that of a top predator. melilutra , using CT scans of fossils as a guide. Digital, 3-D reconstructions show the skulls - including the jaws - of the roughly 15-pound common otter Lutra lutra (left), and the roughly 110-pound Siamogale melilutra , a giant prehistoric otter with a surprisingly powerful bite (right).

Senate Committee Unanimously Passes Bill to Stop Online Sex Trafficking

November 10, 2017

Thompson, Vice President of Research and Education at the National Center on Sexual Exploitation". In September, Attorney General Xavier Becerra testified before Congress in support of the legislation, which would amend the Communications Decency Act of 1996 and make clear the authority of state and local law enforcement agencies to investigate and prosecute companies that profit from sex trafficking and crimes against children.

Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Version 1.3.3 Released

November 10, 2017

Salvager Trousers [5 Armor + Swim Speed Up]: At the peak of Hebra Mountain, in the Hebra Region. Once you've got the quest [ Xenoblade Chronicles 2 ] selected from the Adventure Log menu, you'll need to find three red shooting stars at night, at the following locations.

But Only for iPhone X

November 10, 2017

Snapchat has certainly influenced a lot of apps, and Clips is not one to be left out. Now go forth and show us your best selfie scenes! Another new feature in Clips 2.0 is a "style-transfer" option that turns photos or videos into artistic renderings, to make them look like an oil painting, a watercolor or pencil sketch - in real time.

Earnings on the Doorstep For Sangamo Therapeutics, Inc

November 10, 2017

Depending on the earnings numbers reported, Sangamo Therapeutics, Inc. The recent change has given its price a 15.2% lead over SMA 50 and -2.74% deficit over its 52-week high. Its up 0.79, from 0.8 in 2017Q1. It improved, as 13 investors sold SGMO shares while 31 reduced holdings. BlackRock Fund Advisors raised its position in Sangamo BioSciences by 5.7% in the third quarter.

SteamVR games available in Windows Mixed Reality on November 15th

November 10, 2017

When support is officially added, all Windows Mixed Reality users will be able to access and play games from the Steam store. Once there, players can try out any of the SteamVR games they own with mostly good, but occasionally mixed results.

South Park Phone Destroyer now available on iOS, Android

November 10, 2017

The first official mobile game from the South Park universe - South Park : Phone Destroyer - has crashed its way onto iOS and Android . There's also multiplayer available, although the mode might feel like a roadblock to some at times - some game progression is limited until players opt-in to an online game.

Honda Sports Vision Gran Turismo is the Baby NSX We Can't Have

November 10, 2017

The two-seater, mid-engine sports auto is powered by a 400 horsepower version of the automaker's 2.0-liter turbocharged VTEC engine, which is sent to the rear wheels via an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission. The prospect of designing a vehicle for the famous racing simulator was one Honda welcomed according to Tsuyoshi Matsuhashi, chief officer of design management, saying "this is a project for Honda".

Uber CEO plans to go public in 2019

November 09, 2017

Shortly after he took over for resigned CEO Travis Kalanick, Khosrowshahi said he hoped to go public within 18 to 36 months. Uber and SoftBank still haven't decided on the price of the deal . His stance on this is completely opposite to that of Kalanick who pushed to keep Uber private for as long as possible and didn't see any urgency in tapping the public markets for cash.

Aston Martin Vantage revealed in patent images

November 09, 2017

It has teased an image of the car's name underneath a set of scary-looking wolf's eyes, which clearly represent the company's private equity owners if the model isn't a raging success. The Vantage will use a new generation of aluminium architecture that is a shortened version of the DB11 's. The entry-level Aston will first arrive as a V8, adopting the Mercedes-AMG engine recently launched in the DB11.

CSX Corporation (CSX) Receives $53.70 Average PT from Analysts

November 09, 2017

Other equities analysts also recently issued research reports about the stock. BidaskClub lowered shares of CSX Corporation from a "strong-buy" rating to a "buy" rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 19th. This represents a $0.80 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.55%. CSX Corporation (NasdaqGS:CSX) has a Price to Book ratio of 4.111191.

This Is How Apple Pay Cash Works On The iPhone

November 09, 2017

Apple Pay Cash will allow you to make payments with the already existing debit and credit cards in the Apple Credit. That has now changed with the launch of Apple Pay Cash in public beta on iOS 11 .2 beta 2. One of the most interesting features of Apple Pay Cash is the ability to send and receive funds in real time. As TechCrunch reports , Apple is working with the financial technology company Green Dot to power the financial mechanics of Apple Cash.

Trump praises 'great folks' in Japan Inc

November 09, 2017

Officials from Japan want to bring the United States back into the trade pact or create a trade deal between the two nations. Before making his request to laughter in the room, Trump said that: "Several Japanese automobile industry firms have been really doing a job".

Sean Parker: This Is How We Made Facebook Addicts

November 09, 2017

Parker, who was played by Justin Timberlake in the film about Facebook's founding, The Social Network , spoke at an Axios event in Philadelphia on Wednesday and said in the green room that social networks are created to exploit a "vulnerability in human psychology" that keeps us coming back for more.

Tiaa Fsb Cuts Position in Accenture PLC

November 09, 2017

The stock declined 0.28% or $0.41 reaching $143.52 per share. About shares traded. Five Below Inc (NASDAQ:FIVE) has risen 35.78% since November 9, 2016 and is uptrending. The firm has "Buy" rating given on Wednesday, August 30 by RBC Capital Markets. The rating was maintained by Barclays Capital on Thursday, August 25 with "Overweight".

Microsoft introduces new secure firmware spec via the Open Compute Project

November 09, 2017

Previous open source data center hardware efforts consisted of companies like Facebook and Microsoft open sourcing complete custom hardware specs, not actually having hardware designed the way a lot of open source software gets created. Microsoft meanwhile has also turned its attention to platform security with "Project Cerberus". We're also entering the next phase of Project Olympus with the introduction of Project Cerberus - a new open sourced industry standard for platform security ...

Optus admits it may also have overcharged NBN customers

November 09, 2017

The technical limitations of the NBN's FTTN and FTTB services was highlighted yesterday when Telstra agreed to compensate 42,000 customers on these connections for poor performance. The ABC reported on Thursday that Optus will soon follow Telstra's lead and look to refund customers. The September 30 edition of the NBN Wholesale Market Indicators Report showed an increase in the percentage of users on the slowest 12/1Mbps plan on offer, with the network continuing to coalesce around ...

Neonicotinoid pesticides will be banned post-Brexit

November 09, 2017

The British Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA ) announced today the Secretary of State has called for stricter rules governing neonicotinoids, a class of pesticides known to be toxic to bees and other pollinators.

Eastern Bank Has Trimmed Apple (AAPL) Position; Kirby Has 1.26 Sentiment

November 09, 2017

Wilbanks Smith & Thomas Asset Management Llc sold 4,973 shares as Apple Inc ( AAPL)'s stock rose 12.78%. The institutional investor held 270,585 shares of the health care company at the end of 2017Q2, valued at $17.34 million, down from 278,765 at the end of the previous reported quarter.

Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection comes to iOS, macOS, Android and Linux

November 09, 2017

Microsoft has teamed up with security vendors Bitdefender , Lookout , and Ziften to enable deployment of the software giant's Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection to macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android devices to detect and mitigate security risks.

Northern Lights expected to be visible across the UK

November 09, 2017

Aurora Watch UK is a service provided by Space Physicists at Lancaster University. "Fingers crossed it will be the same strength if it returns tonight". To have the best chance of seeing them, head out into the countryside to avoid light pollution from towns and cities. Locations with a good view of the northern horizon, such as beaches, headlands or the tops of hills, will also have an advantage, with the lights occurring to the north-east of the UK.

New Rivals Arrive In The Top-End Smartphone Segment

November 09, 2017

After the iPhone 7 and iPhone 6s, the top five best-selling phones were Samsung's Galaxy J2 Prime and the Oppo A57, which both reached 7.8 million units, and Oppo R11 with 7.2 million units. "Shipments of older devices, such as the iPhone 6s and SE, saw an uptick in Q3", said Ben Stanton. The iPhone 7 also shipped strongly after its price cut in September.

Analyst Sentiment Outlines Long Term Upside for Office Depot, Inc. (NASDAQ:ODP)

November 09, 2017

A number of brokerages have recently commented on ODP. Despite the past success, investors want to know where the stock is headed from here. Other hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in the company. The count of Hold ratings in that period was 0. Office Depot had 21 analyst reports since September 8, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. Fairpointe Capital Llc sold 1.13 million shares as the company's stock rose 10.79% with the market.

Today Analysts Focus on Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company (HPE), Celgene Corporation (CELG)

November 09, 2017

This is calculated by taking the current share price and dividing by the share price one month ago. Hewlett Packard Enterprise announced that its board has initiated a stock buyback plan on Wednesday, October 18th that authorizes the company to buyback $5.00 billion in shares.

OnePlus 5T Won't Support Wireless Charging - Pricing Reavealed

November 09, 2017

Wait for a week and the result will be out, whether the users will embrace or reject the OnePlus 5T. OnePlus 5T, which will be released on November 16 is all set to accompany dash charge. OnePlus 5T is speculated to come with bigger display and battery. The wireless charging feature has become a norm in the niche premium mobile market for nearly two years now, but OnePlus, which proclaims to make "flagship killer" smartphones has lately been facing flak for not embracing the advanced ...

More than 2.4 million book ticket for Mars

November 09, 2017

The names are actually being etched on a silicon wafer microchip and an electron beam is being used to form letters. "Space enthusiasts who signed up this last round shared their downloadable "boarding passes" on social media, complete with the total number of flight miles they've collected by participating in engagement initiatives for other Mars missions", read NASA's post.

Intel To Develop Its Own Graphics Chips Led By Former AMD Exec

November 09, 2017

Only time will tell how the addition of Koduri will help Intel in the GPU business, where the company is miles behind giants like Nvidia and AMD . "He also leads differentiated IP across computing, graphics , media, imaging and machine intelligence capabilities for the client and data centre segments, artificial intelligence, and emerging opportunities like edge computing".

21st Century Fox Quarterly Earnings Exceeds Expectations

November 09, 2017

Lachlan Murdoch addressed the question of whether Fox had enough reach and muscle to compete in an increasingly global and cross-platform media market as the deep-pocketed tech giants move in. Excluding items, Fox earned 49 cents per share, inline with market estimates. Sky said this week its news channel may shut down if the approval does not go through.

Cable powers 21st Century Fox earnings

November 09, 2017

After 21st Century Fox failed to buy Time Warner in 2014, some analysts have been skeptical that it is big enough to compete with giants like Comcast and AT&T - thus necessitating a sale. An 11% gain in cable affiliate revenue drove 21st Century Fox's bottom line for the quarter ended September 30 even as the filmed entertainment and broadcast TV segments posted year-over-year profit declines.

Featured Stock: Fitbit Inc. (FIT)

November 09, 2017

Fitbit (NYSE: FIT ) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, November 1st. Earnings, with 15 analysts believing the company would generate an Average Estimate of $-0.04. Kissinger Financial Services LLC purchased a new position in Fitbit during the 2nd quarter valued at about $153,000. Principal Financial Group Inc. bought a new position in Fitbit during the 2nd quarter valued at $114,000.

Snow squall watch in effect for areas near Lake Huron

November 09, 2017

More central areas like Waterloo Region, Oxford-Brant and southern Wellington County will also likely see snow, although with significantly less accumulation. The national weather agency says squalls are expected to develop Thursday evening and into Friday. Snow squall watches are issued when conditions are favourable for the formation of bands of snow that could produce intense accumulating snow or near zero visibility.

PayPal launches domestic service in India

November 09, 2017

PayPal is bullish about the future of digital payments in India, which is one of the main reasons why the company has launched operations in India. According to a statement from the company, PayPal has been offering cross-border payments in India for close to a decade.

Buick LaCrosse goes upscale with new Avenir version

November 09, 2017

As with the Enclave , Buick sees potential for the higher trim level because a majority of LaCrosse buyers already are loading up the vehicles with options. The only powertrain available in conjunction with the LaCrosse Avenir is the 310 horsepower 3.6-liter V6 engine paired with General Motors' nine-speed automatic transmission.

Alexa decides to have a rave while German owner is away

November 09, 2017

A German man landed in hot water after his Amazon personal assistant went rogue - playing deafening music at 2 a.m. while he was away, the Telegraph reported . Japanese companies will even be able to use Alexa's Voice Service soon, which will give them the power to embed Alexa into their devices, services and maybe even their robots .

Analyst Ratings and Financial Health of NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA)

November 09, 2017

About shares traded. Actinium Pharmaceuticals Inc (ATNM) has declined 15.34% since November 8, 2016 and is downtrending. NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) had its price target increased by B. The stock has "Neutral" rating by DA Davidson on Monday, October 30. In other NVIDIA Corporation news, insider Michael Byron sold 409 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction on Friday, September 1st.

Traders Secrets on Activision Blizzard, Inc. (ATVI), Mondelez International, Inc. (MDLZ)

November 09, 2017

It has outperformed by 31.13% the S&P500. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink . Following the completion of the transaction, the insider now directly owns 337,534 shares in the company, valued at approximately $20,481,563.12.

Elon Musk's SpaceX suffers a rocket-engine failure during testing

November 09, 2017

SpaceX confirmed that a "Block V" Merlin engine, a new version under development, suffered an anomaly during a qualification test on Sunday at the company's facility in McGregor. All of its launches this year (and during the first several months of 2018) are scheduled to fly on the Block 4 variant of the rocket, which uses an earlier Merlin engine.

Mobile US launches security package with Nest

November 09, 2017

The T-Mobile Nest security bundle provides users with cellular backup. If you want to buy the setup without T-Mobile's service, you can get it for $698, which is what it would cost through Nest. Additionally, with WiFi down or power out, you'll still get notifications from Nest Secure, thanks to the network connection. Set to launch this week, the Nest Secure will use T-Mobile in the U.S.as the "exclusive cellular backup provider", with retail stores also selling the system as part of a ...

Chrome update kills unwanted ad redir… WIN A FREE iPad!!

November 09, 2017

Google's also taking action against sketch websites that open the intended destination of a hyperlink or button on a new tab and display malicious pages on the current tab. Separately, an update slated for January, will block sites that intentionally break Chrome's rules by "disguising" links as other types of elements you'd expect to see on a page, like a play button.

'Zombie' star won't die, even after exploding

November 09, 2017

The supernova is still bright, and the team will continue to monitor it. But, he noted, "This is one of those head-scratcher type of events". The discovery was made by scientists working on the Intermediate Palomar Transient Factory , which uses a telescope near San Diego to survey the night sky for ephemeral events like supernovas.

2018 iPad Coming With Face ID, No Home Button Or OLED Screen

November 08, 2017

They asked not to be identified talking about private product development. The upgraded tablet would likely sit at the top of the iPad line, which would probably make it an iPad Pro, and would not pack in an OLED screen in addition to the other changes it would inherit from the iPhone X.

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