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CONFIRMED: Google's Project Tango to end on March 1, 2018

December 17, 2017

Google is shutting down Tango , the augmented reality platform it launched in 2014. Google's augmented reality aspirations aren't dead, but they're changing. And on a side note, if this new development brings the Asus Zenfone AR's price tumbling down, we could be in for a great hardware deal pretty soon.

'Don't contest in 2019' - Fayose greets Buhari at 75 with a caveat

December 17, 2017

Femi Fani-Kayode has revealed how President Muhammadu Buhari and the All Progressive Congress can be removed from running the affairs of Nigeria. He said Kaduna nurtured the whole 19 Northern states including the FCT to grow saying this has made it a very important city in the history of Northern Nigeria and by extension Nigeria.

3 astronauts from US, Russia, Japan blast off for International Space Station

December 17, 2017

Russia successfully launched a Soyuz MS-07 spaceship with three astronauts on board from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on Sunday, Russia's State Space Corporation Roscosmos said in a statement. Vande Hei, Acaba and Misurkin are scheduled to remain aboard the station until February 2018, and Tingle, Shkaplerov and Kanai are scheduled to return to Earth in April, the USA space agency said.

Were Analysts Bearish Burlington Stores, Inc

December 17, 2017

Mylan N.V. (NASDAQ:MYL) has declined 7.73% since December 16, 2016 and is downtrending. It has underperformed by 32.36% the S&P500. (NYSE: BURL ). Bnp Paribas Arbitrage Sa has 0.04% invested in Burlington Stores, Inc . Fifth Third Bank has 51 shares. Ratings analysis reveals 83% of Burlington Stores's analysts are positive. (NYSE:BURL) latest ratings and price target changes.

Mammoth skeleton sells for half a million euros at French auction

December 17, 2017

The stunning artefact is mounted in a forward walking position with the great beast's enormous curved tusks pointing downwards. Paris: 10,000 years old woolly mammoth skeleton, the most intact one till date, has been sold for a mammoth price of about $645,000 at a French auction.

Space Station astronauts can now watch Star Wars in Space

December 17, 2017

Just as Disney did two years ago for Star Wars: The Force Awakens, the company is sending Episode VIII to space for astronauts to watch in orbit. Details remain scarce, but it is indeed true that the crew aboard the ISS will see the latest installment of George Lucas' space opera before that dude on Facebook spoils it.

Priming the Pump: What Are the Indicators Saying About Maxim Power Corp

December 17, 2017

At the moment, the stock is trading for about -7.04% less than its 52-week high. Crocs, Inc. (NASDAQ:CROX) has declined 28.43% since December 16, 2016 and is downtrending. Public Employees Retirement System Of Ohio, a Ohio-based fund reported 14,814 shares. The stock of Crocs, Inc. Creative Planning accumulated 150 shares.

Citrix Systems Inc (NASDAQ:CTXS): Negative Stock Sentiment

December 17, 2017

About 418,953 shares traded. It has outperformed by 17.04% the S&P500. A company with a high P/E ratio usually indicated positive future performance and investors are willing to pay more for this company's shares. The company was initiated on Thursday, October 22 by Raymond James. Since August 28, 2017, it had 0 insider purchases, and 1 sale for $301 activity.

Conatus Capital Management LP Has Increased Csx Corp (CSX) Stake

December 17, 2017

The stock decreased 0.38% or $0.1 during the last trading session, reaching $26. Now turning toward the technical indicators, its current distance from 20-Day Simple Moving Average is -1.69% and moving 0.50% away from 50-Day Simple Moving Average while traded up 3.40% from 200-Day Simple Moving Average.

Amazon extends olive branch towards Google, plans to stock Chromecast

December 17, 2017

In the market for a new Google Chromecast or Apple TV media streamer for yourself or someone else this holiday season? Alphabet Inc's Google said last week it would block YouTube from Amazon's Echo and Fire TV devices. Possibly someone in Amazon figured out that they may be cutting off access to potential customers by limiting platform availability. In a statement to The Verge , Google revealed that it is engaging in "productive discussions" with Amazon about the YouTube issue.

Renault debuts limited-edition Star Wars Zoe cars

December 17, 2017

The company is also offering Star-War back cover with the phone to customers on the purchase of this phone. A video OnePlus published on YouTube illustrates why it chose the red color and includes clips from the film where the color red was used.

Samsung Launches Galaxy Note8 X 99AVANT Limited Edition for $1800

December 17, 2017

Samsung is not new to launching special edition variants of its phones. SAMSUNG is widely-tipped to launch its new Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ handsets at the Mobile World Congress tradeshow next year. Well, not to forget, it also had the Galaxy Note 7 blunder to cover up. The LG K10 (2018) phone would feature all the basic connectivity features. Here's how many charges you can expect to get out of all the popular capacity power banks on sale in 2017.

Samsung Galaxy S9, S9+ CAD images, 360-degree videos surface

December 16, 2017

Much has been said and speculated about Samsung's upcoming flagship smartphone, though nothing is set in stone as of the moment. A recent leak has added to the talk surrounding the device as images of the unit's possible look may have been teased.

Google Chrome Will Now Let Users Mute Auto-Playing Videos

December 16, 2017

Unfortunately, this isn't a one-and-done setting - it has to be done for every website you want it applied to - but it will mute sound for any content that is navigated to under the parent domain. Even though the official announcement doesn't include a changelog, you can be sure that Google Chrome OS 63 not only brings a few new features, but it also installs bugs and security fixes as well as performance improvements.

Today Asteroid 3200 Phaethon Will Fly Past Earth

December 16, 2017

It is classified as potentially hazardous . A huge asteroid called 3200 Phaethon which measures three miles (5 km) in diameter, will pass from near the Earth on December 16, 2017. If humanity is wiped out at some point in the future, an asteroid strike certainly would be high on the list of probable causes. Thankfully, that's not going to happen.

Apollo Global Management Sees Unusually High Options Volume (APO)

December 16, 2017

About 643,753 shares traded. The stock of Apollo Global Management, LLC (NYSE: APO ) has "Neutral" rating given on Tuesday, December 8 by Bank of America. Artemis Inv Ltd Liability Partnership holds 362,400 shares or 0.23% of its portfolio. Citigroup Inc holds 0% or 473 shares in its portfolio. Gotham Asset Ltd Llc has invested 0.11% of its portfolio in Corning Incorporated (NYSE:GLW).

New planet on distant star discovered via artificial intelligence

December 16, 2017

The research paper reporting this finding has been accepted for publication in The Astronomical Journal . " Kepler 90i is a G0 star a bit lighter than our Sun", said Vanderburg. They thought the machine to recognise and distinguish patterns caused by actual planets and patterns caused by starspots and binary stars. The discovery of a new planet orbiting a distant star means there is another solar system a lot like ours.

Things to Know About the iOS 11.2.5 Update

December 16, 2017

Faster wireless charging also made its debut in the 11.2 update, but that's an exclusive for the new iPhone 8 and X devices. The latest update, iOS 11 .2.1, addressed some of the problems some users are experiencing with update iOS 11.2.

Uber alleged to have used covert unit to steal secrets

December 16, 2017

This letter, which was only recently shared with lawyers involved in the lawsuit and the judge overseeing the case, ultimately led to federal prosecutors opening a criminal investigation into Uber, which is still ongoing. Spokesmen for Waymo and the United States attorney's office declined to comment. He had sent the letter to Uber's in-house counsel with his allegations about possible criminal activity carried out by the special group in May this year, threatening to sue the company.

Stephen Hawking said that interstellar asteroid Oumuamua could be an alien satellite

December 16, 2017

Researchers working on long-distance space transportation have previously suggested that a cigar or needle shape is the most likely architecture for an interstellar spacecraft, since this would minimize friction and damage from interstellar gas and dust.

NASA, Google Announce Solar System with Eight Planets

December 16, 2017

The data was then analysed using machine learning technology from Google . But Google Artificial Intelligence - which enables computers to " learn " - looked at archival data obtained by NASA's planet-hunting Kepler telescope and uncovered the eighth planet.

First Alien Solar System With Eight Planets Found

December 16, 2017

A solar system with as many planets as our own has been discovered with the help of NASA's Kepler space telescope and artificial intelligence , the USA space agency said. Kepler-90i wasn't the only jewel this neural network sifted out. This suggests that there may be hidden worlds and solar systems in the data we have already collected but which we have not noticed because there are so many signals to be tracked.

Scientists: No Alien 'Signals' Found Yet on Strange Interstellar Asteroid

December 16, 2017

An initial search for artificial signals coming from 'Oumuamua , the reddish, cigar-shaped object now passing through our solar system, have come up empty. 'Whether it's artificial, that's a very remote possibility. Oumuamua is a Hawaiian name meaning "messenger" or "scout". The scan was of the L, S, X, and C radio bands that consist of several billion radio bands between 1 and 12 GHz.

Washington to sue after FCC votes to repeal net neutrality

December 16, 2017

The order will also require Internet service providers (ISPs) such as Comcast or Verizon to release transparency reports detailing their practices towards consumers and businesses. State and local lawmakers could also implement regional net neutrality rules in the absence of federal regulations. Net neutrality is not history in the United States, not yet.

Google Project Tango is dead-long live ARCore

December 16, 2017

When this happens, Google says that it'll support more than 100 million devices with numerous ARCore apps scheduled to launch in the Play Store at the same time. "We're turning down support for Tango on March 1, 2018". However, it does build on Tango's fundamental technology and is focussed on motion tracking, environmental understanding, and light estimation.

NASA announces discovery of solar system's 'twin' in distant space

December 16, 2017

With the help of artificial intelligence , scientists scouring data from NASA's Kepler Space Telescope have discovered an eighth planet around the star known as Kepler-90. While machine learning has been applied before to the Kepler telescope΄s data, it is believed to be the first time that the technology has unearthed a new world.

RIP AIM: An era of truly embarrassing communication has ended

December 16, 2017

But, with the advent of plenty of competition from the likes of Facebook Messenger , Google's GChat and others, AIM dropped in popularity, forcing the company - now known as Oath - to announce in October that the service would be taken offline.

Monster Hunter World New Trailers Focus On The Game's World

December 16, 2017

Capcom will be reopening the beta for all players this time around - not just those who are PlayStation Plus members. Monster Hunter World lets you team up with mates online to beat the beasts, that's a key element to the game, and to do that you need PlayStation Plus.

NASA finds another solar system with 8 planets just like ours

December 16, 2017

Going through all the data to manually locate any signs of new planets out in the void is quite hard, but the researchers at Google are working to change that. While machine learning has been used before in the search for exoplanets - planets beyond our solar system - it's believed to be the first time an artificial neural network like this has been used to find a new world.

Far Cry 5 Resistance Trailer Introduces us to Mayhem

December 16, 2017

Far Cry 5 sparked up quite a bit of controversy when it was revealed to have a villainous cult that struck a bit too close to home for some , but things went quiet for a bit. Far Cry 5 has been pushed back from its initial release date of February 27 to March 27, 2018 and it will be available on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.

Facebook's New Feature Will Help You Temporarily Avoid That One Friend

December 15, 2017

The new snooze feature will add to Facebook's already existing features to unfriend and unfollow someone, but has an important distinction that Facebook users should love. 15, we finally have a way to properly filter our News Feeds - all while being completely invisible to those social media offenders who drive us up the wall.

Elon Musk Hyperloop May Have Terminus Near Camden Yards

December 15, 2017

As of Thursday , hats were still available on the Boring Company's website . Musk has already begun implementing his vision near Los Angeles, starting construction of a tunnel underneath SpaceX's facility in Hawthorne, California, and sharing a map December 4 detailing proposed routes.

Analysts See $1.55 EPS for American Express Company (AXP)

December 15, 2017

The stock increased 0.71% or $0.69 during the last trading session, reaching $97.84. 3,464,800 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 3,593,644. Also, insider Susan Sobbott sold 6,000 shares of the company's stock in a transaction dated Thursday, September 7th. The firm earned "Neutral" rating on Thursday, October 20 by Bank of America.

BlackRock MuniYield Investment Fund Plans Special Dividend of $0.00 (MYF)

December 15, 2017

They may also be used to help the trader figure out reliable support and resistance levels for the stock. This makes pullbacks to the MAMA and FAMA suitable with-trend entry areas. Many technical analysts believe that an ADX value over 25 would suggest a strong trend. A value of 50-75 would signify a very strong trend, and a value of 75-100 would point to an extremely strong trend.

EPS for BlackRock, Inc. (BLK) Expected At $5.92

December 15, 2017

The rating was maintained by Jefferies on Thursday, August 17 with "Hold". (NYSE: BLK ) on Thursday, October 13 with "Equal-Weight" rating. (NYSE:BLK) earned "Buy" rating by Deutsche Bank on Friday, July 15. The institutional investor owned 330,516 shares of the asset manager's stock after selling 3,463 shares during the quarter. Bancorp Of Hawaii holds 0.12% or 3,367 shares.

Stock Jumping Abnormally High: Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA)

December 15, 2017

Rice Hall James & Associates Llc, which manages about $1.51 billion and $2.30B US Long portfolio, decreased its stake in Balchem Corp. About 1.61 million shares traded. More interesting news about NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ: NVDA ) were released by: Investorplace.com and their article: "Why Nvidia Corporation Stock Is a Buy on This Recent Dip" published on December 04, 2017 as well as Investorplace.com's news article titled: "Nvidia Corporation Stock Is Still Worth a Buy on the Last Dip of ...

Western Digital (WDC) Stock Rating Reaffirmed by Benchmark

December 15, 2017

Western Digital declared that its board has initiated a share repurchase program on Thursday, November 9th that permits the company to buyback $2.10 billion in outstanding shares. WDC's profit will be $993.84 million for 6.16 P/E if the $3.36 EPS becomes a reality. The stock of Western Digital Corporation (NASDAQ:WDC) has "Neutral" rating given on Monday, October 2 by Robert W.

Honor 9 Lite coming soon with dual-camera setup, Kirin 659 CPU

December 15, 2017

There's also a microSD card slot if you need some extra storage, as well as a dual rear camera setup with a 20MP monochrome sensor, 12MP RGB sensor, and OIS. The smartphone is said to come in two variants - 3GB RAM with 32GB internal storage and 4GB RAM with 64GB internal storage. On the photography a 12 MP + 2 MP rear camera setup and a 8-megapixel selfie camera.

LG's Newly Refreshed Gram Laptops Announced Ahead Of CES 2018

December 15, 2017

LG's 2018 Gram laptops will hit the USA market in January with other markets to follow soon. The 13.3-inch, 14-inch and 15.6-inch Gram laptops are said to provide up to 22.5, 21.5 and 19 hours of battery life respectively. All three models will include Intel's 8th-generation Core i5 and i7 processors, along with SSD storage and an option for a second SSD drive. Talking about the durability of the new Gram series, LG says that the laptops have underwent seven rigorous United States military ...

Gianluigi Donnarumma Responds To AC Milan Fans After They Slammed Him

December 15, 2017

It's emerged Raiola is pushing to have Donnarumma's contract rescinded over claims it was signed under duress. The young goalkeeper has been under renewed fire from supporters after a report claimed he felt "forced" to sign a deal worth more than £5m a year.

Samsung refreshes Notebook 9 ultrabooks ahead of CES

December 15, 2017

Like the 2017 model, the Notebook 9 (not to be confused with the Notebook 9 Pro ) is wrapped in metal, though this time Samsung used a magnesium-aluminum alloy called Metal12 to keep it light, yet durable, weighing at most 2.84 pounds (1,288 grams).

Aprueban comisiones unidas la minuta de la Ley de Seguridad Interior

December 15, 2017

Sansores más adelante reprobó al presidente de la mesa directiva Ernesto Cordero Arroyo (PAN) y en el punto de la verificación de quórum lo acusó de incurrir en marrullerías. "Vergüenza les debería de dar", apuntó. Como Senador del Grupo Parlamentario del Partido Acción Nacional estaré muy involucrado en los debates de la Ley de Seguridad Interior , para tomar la mejor decisión con bases sólidas; esperando sea la más conveniente para gobierno y ciudadanía.

What's in Johnson Controls Incorporated (NYSE:JCI) After Rise in Shorted Shares?

December 15, 2017

Among 25 analysts covering Johnson Controls Inc. Therefore 60% are positive. Johnson Controls International plc Ordinary Share has a 12 month low of $34.51 and a 12 month high of $44.70. The mean rating score for this stock is at 2.50. (NASDAQ:AMGN) has "Buy" rating given on Tuesday, November 8 by Mizuho. (NASDAQ:AMGN) on Wednesday, January 20 with "Outperform" rating.

Jammu and Kashmir: Tasaduq Mufti quits as Coordinator CM's grievance cell

December 15, 2017

Tasaduq's resignation comes two days after the government initiated the process to nominate him for Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Council. The decision of Tasaduq is seen as in backdrop of the recent news where it was reported that he may be inducted in state cabinet.

Watch SpaceX launch its first reusable rocket to the International Space Station

December 15, 2017

Late Tuesday, SpaceX pushed back the launch for the second day in a row, saying it needs to rid the second-stage fuel system of unwanted particles. As a result, it needed to conduct "full inspections and cleanings". Carrying about 4,800 pounds of cargo including critical science and research equipment, the Dragon spacecraft will spend a month attached to the space station.

BDO Wealth Advisors LLC Buys Shares of 42257 Intel Corporation

December 15, 2017

Alerus Financial NA now owns 66,462 shares of the chip maker's stock valued at $2,397,000 after purchasing an additional 2,238 shares in the last quarter. The chip maker reported $1.01 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $0.80 by $0.21. Kessler Inv Group Ltd Co holds 3.76% of its portfolio in Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC) for 88,454 shares.

Flipkart offering big discounts on iPhone 8 Plus, Google Pixel 2

December 15, 2017

If you are planning to buy smartphones, here's a list of offers. The 128GB model of the Pixel 2 costs Rs 70,000 on various days and is offering at Rs 58,999 amid the deal. Even the Honor 8 Pro is listed at a discounted price of Rs. 26,99. This further brings down the cost to Rs 39,999. There's also an extra Rs 5000 discount on exchange.

Apple iMac Pro Ram Cannot Be Upgraded By DIY

December 15, 2017

The new hub is available for preorder now from Satechi's website with availability starting January 5th. Getting back to the India launch of the iMac Pro , let's properly detail the specifications of what's being offered at Rs. It features an all-new thermal architecture, because of which, iMac Pro can deliver up to 80% more cooling capacity. iMac Pro also comes with four microphones with beamforming technology, a new 1080p FaceTime HD camera with enhanced low-light performance, and new ...

Apple's Face ID tech can't tell two Chinese women apart

December 15, 2017

A worker in the Chinese city of Nanjing claims a colleague has bested the facial recognition technology on her new iPhone X - twice. Apple thought that there must be something wrong with the phone so gave Yan a refund, but she encountered the same problem with her second iPhone X.

Billion Sessions Recorded in 2017

December 15, 2017

People video chatted across each other all around the world - including Antarctica. Facebook announced that holidays were the most prominent time for individuals to interface by means of Messenger, with New Year's, Mother's Day, and Valentine's Day being the most active days.

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