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Xiaomi launches 'Desh ka Smartphone' Redmi 5A starting at Rs 5999

November 30, 2017

As hinted earlier by Manu Kumar Jain, the device will most probably be aimed at rural people. Apart from that, the company has also been hinting at multitasking feature in its various promo videos and it should come-loaded with localized content.

Meet Mariana Snailfish, World's Deepest-Dwelling Fish

November 30, 2017

By doing so, we have encountered some of the most freaky creatures ever. A specimen of the new species, Mariana snailfish. Scientists trying to name a unusual deep-sea fish have taken inspiration from its freaky physical traits and bone-crushing home environment.

Huawei's Honor Smartphone Shipments To India Doubled In 2017

November 29, 2017

Huawei Sub Brand Honor will launch the Honor 7X smartphone in India on December 5. The company's smartphone is mainly available through online retailers in India. The cell phone comes in three alternatives as far as inside capacity - 32GB, 64GB, and 128GB, and furthermore underpins capacity extension through microSD card up to 256GB.

Cosmonaut Found Extraterrestrial Bacteria on the International Space Station

November 29, 2017

It turns out our first contact with extra-terrestrial life wasn't a grey alien with black eyes, but rather it was more a microscopic scale discovery, Anton Shkaplerov reportedly says . According to the comments Shkaplerov made, it's still not 100% sure that extraterrestrial life has been discovered. Although this is to be proven when the samples are sent to earth, the cosmonaut pointed out that "there is no danger".

Here Is The New Mercedes-Benz CLS

November 29, 2017

Also typical of the CLS is the muscular rear shoulder line which blends smoothly into the flat rear end. There are three seats in the rear, although the deeply scalloped outer seats give the impression that the auto is, like its successors, designed for four occupants.

Star Citizen is selling land for up to $100

November 29, 2017

Each plot of land comes with a "Geotrack Marking Beacon" that allows players to easily make their way back home, while also alerting them to intruders that have entered the territory. "Due to the billions of square kilometers of available land over many planets and moons and of course as new Star Systems are introduced and explored, all players will have the ability to find and claim new "hot spots" throughout the lifetime of the game".

BMW i8 Roadster, Updated i8 Coupe Debut in LA

November 29, 2017

Mpg has also been improved to 149.8mpg for the Coupe and 134.5mpg for the Roadster, although these numbers are always notoriously hard to replicate in the real world, unless you charge frequently and mainly undertake short journeys. Also aiding rigidity on the Roadster are additional panels in the suspension and special front and rear struts. A new aluminum 3D printing process was used to make lightweight parts for the Roadster's roof.

Final Fantasy XV Character Switching on the Cards

November 29, 2017

This will let players use Gladiolus, Ignis, and Prompto in the main campaign, so those that haven't paid for the season pass can finally use someone other than Noctis. Some fans would argue that the character swapping should have been in the base game, but at least it's free. The game is now available for the Xbox One and PlayStation 4, with a PC launch slated for early 2018.

Latest Galaxy S8 Android Oreo Beta Released In The US

November 29, 2017

Xiaomi has officially announced the commencement of Android Oreo Closed Beta program for the Xiaomi Mi 6 only. This latest beta update doesn't introduce any insane new features or redesigns, but rather improves on what's already available with Oreo on the S8.

Super Mario Cereal Could Be A Real Thing

November 29, 2017

It would seem that it wants to relive those glory days. Nintendo previously (and famously) flirted with promotional cereals in the 1980s when it teamed up with Ralston Cereals to release the Nintendo Cereal System , a box stuffed with a pair of cereals based on Super Mario Bros.

Waze now supports hands-free navigation, motorcycle mode

November 29, 2017

First up, and long overdue, is a hands-free mode. Commands supported include "Take me home" and "Find a gas station" ... All of this means motorbikes don't have the same restrictions as cars, so estimated arrival times and routes provided by navigation apps may not always be accurate for them - and with almost 9 million registered motorcycles in the US alone, this is a major deal.

Investors Catching Stocks Johnson Controls International plc (JCI)

November 29, 2017

Johnson Controls International plc (NYSE: JCI ) may have great momentum, but how has it been performing relative to the market? It has underperformed by 3.46% the S&P500. A company with a value of 0 is thought to be an undervalued company, while a company with a value of 100 is considered an overvalued company. Axiom Invsts Limited Com De has 0.73% invested in Johnson Controls International plc Ordinary Share (NYSE:JCI).

Jeep unveils the iconic 2018 Wrangler

November 29, 2017

But beneath the similar appearance of the 2018 version being unveiled Wednesday at the Los Angeles Auto Show , a lot is different. The challenge, he said, was to make it even better, addressing the issues that even the most dedicated Wrangler loyalists hoped to improve.

Politics Pension Fraud: President Buhari Approved My Meeting With AGF Malami - Maina

November 29, 2017

Maina said, "As soon as this current government chose to sit with me, after the meeting, I told them that I would not allow them to return to Nigeria without giving them a gift". "They looked at the petition and recommended that this is a court order that there's no question of going back on it, nobody has appealed it since 2013 so government must obey it".

Electronic Screen Protector: Google's AI to prevent snooping your phone

November 29, 2017

In the second, on-screen scenario, Ryu is composing a quick message when the software recognizes an intrusive gaze and temporarily closes the app. A STRANGER is LOOKING ALERT! The vomit rainbow added to the culprit is a nice touch too. Technical details are scarce. The researchers do note that using facial recognition - which has typically been used for authentication - to protect privacy is a logical extension.

Jaguar XE SV Project 8 sets fastest saloon lap record on Nürburgring

November 29, 2017

Regardless, the feat puts the much-vaunted Project 8 nearly 11 seconds ahead of the current record holder, Alfa Romeo's Giulia QV, which claimed a 7:32 post. Fundamental to the performance of the most track-focused auto SVO has ever produced, Project 8 features a number of modifications to the XE's lightweight aluminium body panels, including- carbon fibre bumper with enhanced cooling ducts, vented carbon fibre bonnet, flared bodywork covering 20-inch forged aluminium alloy wheels, ...

Microsoft Edge Preview for Android updated with major new features

November 29, 2017

Another nifty improvement is the addition of password syncing, which means all passwords in Microsoft Edge will be synced across all your devices, so you won't have to fill them in all the time. The Edge Browser on Android is getting a major update with new features for users signed in to the Preview Program. More importantly, the app will now sync passwords with the desktop version of the app, just like the iOS version, after you log in and verify the device using some form of 2-factor ...

Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Convertible debuts with $123995 price tag

November 29, 2017

The developers noted that due to the different aerodynamics of the new Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 convertible in the body will be somewhat slower version of the coupe, but in this case we are talking about the difference in millisecond. Chevrolet hasn't produced a ZR1 Convertible since the original model premiered in 1970. 0-60 miles per hour takes less than 3.0 seconds and you'll reach the quarter mile in the high 10-second range when the engine is equipped with the eight-speed automatic.

Google fixes burger emoji

November 29, 2017

The key difference between this burger and any other is that the slice of cheese is placed beneath the patty and atop the lower bun. However, the mistake was in the details. Lastly, DP2 also fixes the cheese emoji which, in 8.0, had a line to show the edge of the cheese over a hole, breaking the effect. As it turns out, the beer emoji was problematic as well.

YouTube Go lightweight app is only 9MB, exits beta

November 29, 2017

The team that spends countless hours in making Whatsapp more intuitive and feature rich took a long beak for Thanksgiving but they are back to work and has already rolled out some interesting new additions . This would be annoying if the message was long or you wanted to do something else while the message was being recorded. Additionally, the YouTube feature is now disabled and according to WABetaInfo the feature may need to be enabled with a server side switch.

Yeti, The Abominable Snowman, Was Actually Just An Asiatic Or Himalayan Bear

November 29, 2017

Eight specimens - including bones, teeth, skin, hair and faecal samples - were proven to be unrelated to hairy human-like creatures rumoured to be living in remote areas of Nepal and Tibet. Just as the okapi, discovered in 1901, was reportedly fabled as an " African unicorn ", for instance, or remains of Australia's megafauna could have given rise to Aboriginal myths such as the Giant Devil Dingo .

Subaru Aims For Success With 2019 Ascent

November 29, 2017

Subaru of America President Tom Doll said Tuesday the company is targeting 60,000 to 70,000 Ascent sales a year in the US, adding volume may approach 80,000 if production is available. Standard safety features include driver-assist technology such as automatic pre-collision braking, lane-departure and sway warnings, pre-collision throttle management and a new EyeSight Assist Monitor that provides a display of system warnings and other data on the windshield.

Facebook now using AI to detect suicidal posts

November 29, 2017

As mentioned previously, the social network's AI-powered suicide prevention program uses pattern recognition technology for the identification of Facebook posts and Facebook Live videos that are expressing suicidal thoughts. "Once you open the door, you might wonder what other kinds of things we would be looking for", Calo told Reuters . The Facebook Vice President of Product Management, Guy Rosen, said last month they worked with first responders on more than 100 wellness checks after ...

Security researcher finds classified US Army data sitting online with no password

November 29, 2017

This was most likely because the OS boot-up process was conditioned to accessing services that were only accessible from the Department of Defense's (DOD) internal network, a classic method of securing sensitive systems. Over the past several years, the NSA has come under fire following leaks starting in 2013 when Edward Snowden revealed agency information showing widespread surveillance of phone call data and emails.

Remix Photos From Friends in Direct

November 29, 2017

Your reply includes a sticker of what you're replying to. For example, let's say you receive a fun selfie from a buddy and want to remix it. Thanks to the camera icon at the bottom of your screen, you can capture that photo, edit it, then send it right back for laughs to ensue.

Time to Reconsider Alphabet Inc (GOOGL) After Making 52-Week High?

November 29, 2017

Texas Roadhouse Inc (NASDAQ:TXRH) has risen 11.22% since November 27, 2016 and is uptrending. Among 30 analysts covering Google Inc. Therefore 87% are positive. Cantillon Capital Management LLC trimmed its position in shares of Alphabet Inc . Other hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company.

Coca-Cola India plans to be USA $2.5 bn FMCG giant by 2020

November 29, 2017

The Return on Assets for Shenandoah Telecommunications Company (NasdaqGS:SHEN) is 0.003914. Black Box Corporation (NasdaqGS:BBOX) has a Price to Book ratio of 0.452493. The Q.i. Value is a helpful tool in determining if a company is undervalued or not. The ROIC 5 year average is 0.060291 and the ROIC Quality ratio is 3.070958.

Tech Data (TECD) Given a $114.00 Price Target by Pivotal Research Analysts

November 29, 2017

Breton Hill Capital Ltd.'s holdings in Tech Data were worth $730,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. The average stock price target is $67.25 with 1 brokerage rating the stock a strong buy, 0 brokerages rating the stock a buy, 5 brokerages rating the stock a hold, 2 brokerages rating the stock a underperform, and finally 0 brokerages rating the stock a sell.

A Supermoon will rise over Cincinnati this weekend

November 28, 2017

Saran Poshyachinda, the director of the National Astronomical Research Institute, said next month's phenomenon will occur when the moon's orbit is closest to the earth, and will be about 357,973 kilometres away. If you live in London, you will be able to see this year's supermoon, also called the Full Cold Moon, at 4:40 p.m. GMT, while in Italy, people will be able to see it at 5 p.m.

HDMI today announced the release of HDMI 2.1

November 28, 2017

The new standard supports a whole host of new video outputs including 4K video at 120Hz and 8K video at 60Hz, along with support for video at 10K resolution. The new Quick Media Switching feature allows changes in refresh rates and resolution without the customary and annoying display blackout. Finally, Quick Frame Transport is there to reduce latency.

Microsoft reveals Sets, a new feature coming to Windows 10 Insiders

November 28, 2017

At first, Sets will work only with Universal Windows Platform (UWP) applications. "We look forward to hearing your thoughts on this experience", says Terry Myerson, EVP for Windows and Devices at Microsoft. Sets will work with Timeline at some point, so you'll be able to go back in time and find a set as it used to be. Earlier this year at Build developer conference, Microsoft announced a new feature called "Windows Timeline" and today the company sent out an email to the Windows Insider, ...

Motorola To Release G6, E5 and X5 Next Year

November 28, 2017

Well known Twitter leakster @evleaks has tweeted out an image of what appears to be the Moto X5's logo. Blass did not post any information on the specs or any new features that the phones might add but it probably won't be too long before more information surfaces.

Yooka-Laylee Finally Has a Switch Release Date

November 28, 2017

Switch being new to the market played a role as well. The Switch version also now has an internal achievement system, single Joy-Con support for multiplayer games and has all the changes implemented into the game like new camera controls that the Xbox and PlayStation versions got post-release.

Intex ELYT Dual with dual front cameras launched at Rs. 6999

November 28, 2017

The device will be sold on both online and offline channels in black and champagne colourways. The front dual camera module has several options, such as bokeh effect in real-time, background and the ability to change the background and foreground in the image.

Attack On Titan 2 Gets Exciting New Gameplay Video, Features

November 28, 2017

Koei Tecmo has released some new details about its upcoming game, Attack on Titan 2 , which will be heading to PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in early 2018. Additionally, new moves have been added, such as, hook drives that allow characters to jump and evade for those who like to get up close and fight.

Civilization VI's first expansion - Rise and Fall - is coming February 8

November 28, 2017

Due on February 8, 2018, players are tasked with guiding their civ of choice through the ages wherein " Great Ages " see civilizations entering "Dark" and "Golden" periods, depending on your in-game actions. When a civilisation grows too powerful, other civilisations can join a pact against the threatening civilisation and earn rewards. Each brings unique bonuses and gameplay, as well as a total of eight unique units, two unique buildings, four unique improvements, and two unique districts.

Insider Activity for Investors: ICICI Bank Ltd. (NYSE:IBN)

November 28, 2017

IBN has diverse figures for different time frames; starting from week's performance it is bestowing negative returns of -2.12% in last five regular trading sessions. Through this figure traders can analyze that IBN show whether or not a stock now most active and standing in buying side or sell side. ICICI Bank earned a media sentiment score of 0.09 on Accern's scale.

Russian cosmonaut: Space station had extraterrestrial visitors

November 28, 2017

Based exclusively on Shkaplerov's comments, it's too early to say we have found extraterrestrial life: the station has been in orbit for nearly two decades and there are plenty of ways microbes could have snuck up since the launch. "As far as we're concerned, we haven't heard any official reports from our Roscosmos colleagues that they've found sea plankton", NASA spokesman Dan Huot said at the time.

Waymo's Self-Driving Cars Have Driven 4 Million Miles

November 28, 2017

Now, Waymo's fleet of vehicles has officially reached more than 4 million self-driving miles on public roads (for comparison, that would take the average American driver almost 300 years to complete). While these have been on public roads, they've been restricted to cities in California's Bay Area and around Phoenix, Arizona, with some testing in Austin, Texas and Kirkland, Washington.

Virtual reality headset demand forecast to explode in B2B channel, says analyst

November 28, 2017

That success inspired Oculus to permanently drop the price to that level this month. Sony took the lead, shipping more than 490,000 PlayStation VR (PS VR) sets in Q3. Canalys predicts that this is just the beginning for VR, especially once Windows Mixed Reality headsets from Acer, Dell, HP Inc., Lenovo, and Samsung find a foothold.

Spy Pics: Hyundai Elite i20 Facelift Spotted Testing - Sports New Alloy Wheels

November 28, 2017

The new Elite i20 facelift was caught on camera before too . The spy photos were captured when the Elite i20 was undergoing testing in Chennai. Exterior wise, the Hyundai Elite facelift would get a new single-frame hexagonal grille same as seen on the new Xcent , but it will be distinctive from the compact sedan with its mesh-type black grille.

Range Rover Autobiography debuts with PHEV option, LWB only

November 28, 2017

If you're entertaining en route, or just relaxing with a tincture after a busy day, a concealed refrigerator between the twin rear seats can hold two wine or champagne bottles or four 600-milliliter-sized bottles. It's the most expensive Range Rover ever produced, with prices rising to £177,030 for the 5.0-litre supercharged V8 model. Customers can also specify for the first time a special powered and veneered loadspace floor to make loading and unloading luggage easier.

Reliance Jio Triple Cashback Offer extended to December 15

November 28, 2017

The offer includes a cashback of up to Rs 2599 on recharge worth Rs 399 or above and is exclusive for Prime members. The Mukesh Ambani owned, Reliance Jio was providing a series of offers to lure the customers ever since it migrated from free to paid subscription service.

Scientists successfully give life to two earthworms in Mars soil simulant

November 28, 2017

But have you ever wondered what if they are found in Martian soil? Image credits: Wieger Wamelink. Researchers at Wageningen University introduced earthworms to pots of Mars-like soil featuring arugula plants and organic matter. Then - after germination of the rocket - they put in the worms. Life sustenance on Mars has been a prerogative for scientists and this study aims to determine whether that is possible by growing their own crops on the planet.

MIT and Harvard create cheap artificial muscles with super strength

November 28, 2017

A muscle of 2.6 grams can lift an object that is three kilograms " is the equivalent of a mallard duck lifting a auto ". "We expected they'd have a higher maximum functional weight than ordinary soft robots , but we didn't expect a thousand-fold increase".

Russian Federation loses contact with Meteor satellite launched hours earlier, says space agency

November 28, 2017

The launch will put into orbit a remote Earth-sensing satellite, Meteor-M, and another 18 satellites of Russian and foreign manufacture, he said, without providing details. The Kremlin's goal is to ease Russia's dependence on Baikonur in Kazakhstan, a launchpad Moscow has been forced to rent since the collapse of the Soviet Union.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 leak shows 18:9 display, Snapdragon 625 SoC

November 28, 2017

Now ahead of the launch, it has been confirmed that the new smartphone will be launched exclusively on Flipkart. People are expecting the upcoming phone to be priced around $227 (€191). The leaked image, if true, may disappoint fans a bit as Xiaomi was expected to pack in the Snapdragon 630 SoC instead of the 625 under the Redmi Note 5's hood.

The Costco Wholesale (COST) Earning Favorable Media Coverage, Report Finds

November 28, 2017

Mycio Wealth Prns Llc accumulated 1,436 shares or 0.03% of the stock. About 177,350 shares traded. Costco Wholesale's dividend payout ratio is 32.79%. CNA Financial had 8 analyst reports since October 16, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. The stock of Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST) earned "Outperform" rating by BMO Capital Markets on Friday, April 7.

Net neutrality: TRAI says service providers can't discriminate on content

November 28, 2017

Telecom operators and those who provide apps are at loggerheads over the issue of net neutrality and with Trai taking a clear stand, peace could emerge between the two sides. In what may be a setback to net neutrality supporters, the regulator has exempted "specialised service". According to TRAI, Department of Telecommunications (DoT) may identify specialised services.

Sea Shepherd releases disturbing footage of whaling in Australian waters

November 28, 2017

Humane Society International and Sea Shepherd lodged a series of FOI requests and legal applications to access it. The confronting footage was filmed and suppressed by the Australian government over fears it could damage global relations with Japan.

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