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ASUS Chromebox 3 Arrives At CES 2018

January 10, 2018

This version packs an Intel eighth-generation Core processor and 2400 MT/s DDR4 memory. Along with 802.11ac Wi-Fi, the Chromebox 3 doesn't lack connection options. The PB40 is larger than the PN40 and offers up to six USB Type-C ports in exchange for slightly greater volume. The model features an 8th-generation Intel Premium Silver process, though you can also get a fanless version with an Intel Celeron if you'd prefer silent operation.

Ripple price decline not really a decline

January 10, 2018

Prices of the world's largest cryptocurrencies appeared to take some major hits on Monday morning after CoinMarketCap .com, arguably the most popular and important site for cryptocurrency pricing data, opted to remove South Korean exchanges from its data sources.

Has $420000 Position in Adobe Systems Inc. (ADBE)

January 10, 2018

The stock increased 0.19% or $0.07 during the last trading session, reaching $36.86. About 2.38M shares traded. Newell Brands Inc. (NYSE:NWL) has risen 11.94% since January 9, 2017 and is uptrending. Since August 9, 2017, it had 1 insider purchase, and 6 insider sales for $2.59 million activity. 6,800 shares were sold by WARNOCK JOHN E , worth $1.18M on Friday, October 20.

Call of Duty WWII: The Darkest Shore Zombie Map Revealed & More

January 10, 2018

The Darkest Shore follows our four heroes as they travel to an island north of Germany in pursuit of Doktor Straub. So you'll need to fight off the new zombies and return power to the island all the while looking around for the "good" doctor.

Google launches a new directory to help you discover Assistant action

January 10, 2018

When these enhancements arrive, TiVo envisions the potential to watch your content in a way you haven't yet before. "To start the year off right, we're at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas showcasing the Assistant at home, on the go and in the car-and all the ways it can help in each of those places.", Google's Brad Abrams explains .

Dell XPS 15 goes 2-in-1 with CES 2018 refresh

January 10, 2018

Since it's just 1mm less than the clamshell XPS 15, the new hybrid didn't strike me as noticeably skinnier than before, but it's still a pleasant device to hold and behold. Thanks to Adobe RGB support, the XPS 15 2-in-1 is flawless for creatives who need the images and videos they produce to look the same in the real world as they do on their display .

Goldman Sachs Expects Another Big Year For NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA)

January 10, 2018

Following the sale, the insider now directly owns 1,751,872 shares in the company, valued at approximately $179,987,329.28. Myriad Asset Management Ltd decreased its stake in Nvidia Corp (NVDA) by 32.69% based on its latest 2017Q3 regulatory filing with the SEC.

Lineup revealed for Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival

January 10, 2018

Eminem is going to be pretty busy for the summer festival season. Given competition from numerous other destination festivals, Bonnaroo is keeping up with the Joneses by upgrading and unveiling several new features and improvements for its 2018 edition.

Trending Stocks Alert: Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Digital Power Corp. (DPW)

January 10, 2018

IHT Wealth Management LLC now owns 10,942 shares of the company's stock valued at $122,000 after purchasing an additional 3,467 shares during the last quarter. Therefore 40% are positive. Teradata Corporation had 48 analyst reports since August 7, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. The stock of Lincoln National Corporation (NYSE:LNC) earned "Buy" rating by RBC Capital Markets on Monday, June 19.

Overwatch League, Twitch Sign Multi-Year Streaming Deal

January 10, 2018

Soldiers, scientists, adventurers and oddities - welcome to the war-torn world of Overwatch . I was greeted with 100 free League Tokens when I logged in just now, which is enough to buy one skin. The two partners are also working on finding ways to part fans from their money with different features and rewards that will give perks to fans like in-game items and exclusives, the company said.

Astronaut, 41, GROWS 3½ inches after just three weeks in space

January 10, 2018

Growth in space is a recognizable phenomenon due to the lower impact of gravity. Astronauts can grow while in space and return to a normal height when they go back to Earth . He became a certified ISS astronaut in 2011 following a number of years as a diving medical officer for the Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force. He joined five other global astronauts in December for Expedition 54 to the worldwide Space Station and is orbiting Earth 250 miles above.

This New Virtual Reality Headset Could Finally Get You Into VR

January 10, 2018

Blade Runner: Revelations was created by Seismic Studios, working with Google , and is "best experienced with the Lenovo Mirage Solo ", the studio says - hopefully, you can also play it on other Daydream headsets, though. You get the benefit of a wireless headset, but the dedicated processing power to do things like WorldSense; optical tracking of the world instead of being reliant of fickle accelerometers.

Kate Spade gets into the smart watch game

January 09, 2018

The SKAGEN Falster Smartwatch is powered by Android Wear 2.0. "And now, with our "choose your look" watch app, she has access to the most feminine, fashion-forward and customizable smartwatch functionality to-date", said Mary Beech, executive vice president and chief marketing officer, kate spade NY.

NASA Releases Stunning Pictures Of Jupiter

January 09, 2018

The space agency posted the image on 5 January, showcasing spectacular Jovian clouds swirling over the gas giant's northern hemisphere. But two citizen scientists, Gerald Eichstädt and Seán Doran, have enhanced the images by manipulating the color and contrast .

Nokia Mobile Week: Amazon India offers Nokia 6, Nokia 8 Discounts

January 09, 2018

So talking more about Nokia 6 offers during this Nokia Mobile Week sale, the mid-range handset from HMD can be bought with an additional Rs. 1,000 discount on the exchange of older smartphones and the e-commerce platform is offering up to Rs.

Samsung Galaxy X getting secret CES reveal ahead of December launch?

January 09, 2018

Recently it is reveald that Samsung's first foldable smartphone will feature a massive OLED display of 7.3 inches. The mass production schedule has been detailed already but Samsung is keeping it a secret, and the information has been confirmed by anonymous sources from within Samsung .

Baidu, NVIDIA and ZF team to drive autonomous vehicles in China

January 09, 2018

A detailed roadmap has yet to be attached to the project but first cars using the platform are expected to be commercialized in China two years from now, the companies said. The ZF-produced ProAI is designed for companies wishing to build any autonomous vehicle system and can be further extended by ZF's V2X technology, which enables communication between vehicles, allowing distributed networks of knowledge across transport in wide geographies.

Analysts See $1.15 EPS for Seagate Technology plc (STX)

January 09, 2018

The company has a market cap of $13,430.00, a PE ratio of 17.65, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.57 and a beta of 1.68. Insiders have sold 42,481 shares of company stock worth $1,655,011 in the last 90 days. Spirit Of America holds 6,750 shares or 0.02% of its portfolio. It also reduced its holding in Pentair Plc Shs (NYSE:PNR) by 19,140 shares in the quarter, leaving it with 3,275 shares, and cut its stake in Eaton Corp Plc Shs (NYSE:ETN).

Overwatch League App Now Available for Download on iOS and Android

January 09, 2018

You can download the Overwatch League app for Android via the Play Store and iOS via iTunes . What's cool is that Blizzard is letting players of the game purchase skins for their favorite teams, so they can represent them online. Fans can buy skins of their favourite teams with League Tokens. For more info on that, check this out. Instead, it's just the beginning of what Blizzard has planned for its major foray into the esports medium.

Sugarland to play Iowa State Fair Grandstand

January 09, 2018

Tickets will be $31.50, $51.00, $71.00 and $91.00 (subject to box office fees). Joining Sugarland are openers Frankie Ballard and Lindsay Eli. This is the second time Sugarland has played in Wichita - once performing at the arena in 2011.

Samsung unveils Galaxy J2 Pro (2018) with entry-level specs

January 09, 2018

Samsung has silently introduced Galaxy J2 Pro (2018 ) smartphone in Vietnam. Samsung J2 Pro (2018) is now available in Vietnam and shortly, it will also be available in the emerging markets of the world including Pakistan. For storage, there is 16GB internal storage, 128GB expandable memory slot in the phone. An 8MP rear camera is present on the smartphone along with a 5MP front-facing camera.

Xbox One update brings 'do not disturb' option and other new features

January 09, 2018

Other changes coming soon to your Xbox include a few extra features for your Guide menu: a list of your closest locked achievements and mini game hubs with more information on your games baked into the menu. This is a handy feature for those that don't want interruptions while focusing on their game. The update, version 1802.180105-1503, will soon advance through the various Xbox Insider rings.

CVS Health Corp (CVS) EVP Troyen A. Brennan Sells 23849 Shares

January 09, 2018

The institutional investor held 19.43 million shares of the medical and nursing services company at the end of 2017Q3, valued at $1.58B, down from 19.75 million at the end of the previous reported quarter. The firm has "Overweight" rating by Morgan Stanley given on Friday, January 5. The stock of CVS Health Corporation (NYSE:CVS) earned "Outperform" rating by Leerink Swann on Tuesday, November 7.

Processor exploits: what are affected companies saying?

January 09, 2018

That lets nefarious users effectively determine the values of system data or other people's information byte by byte by process of elimination, nearly the digital equivalent of holding a stethoscope to a bank safe. Certain ARM processors are vulnerable to a variant of this flaw which leaves the content of certain CPU registries available to other processes. "Arm takes all security threats seriously and we encourage individual users to ensure their software is up-to-date and always follow ...

Ibuprofen linked to male infertility

January 09, 2018

Researchers studied 31 healthy men aged between 18 and 35 who took the common painkiller for up to six weeks and found that the drug disrupted the production of male sex hormones - a condition that's normally seen in older men and smokers.

Razer Unveils Android/Laptop Hybrid Concept, Project Linda

January 09, 2018

This is a concept still, but we did get a chance to check out the prototype with Razer this week at CES . "We are incredibly excited to deliver Netflix entertainment on a smartphone like never before, enabling us to take full measure of the Razer Phone's HDR10-enabled display and dual-firing, front-facing Dolby-optimized speakers and THX-certified headphone connectivity".

SanDisk just unveiled the world's smallest 1TB flash drive

January 09, 2018

SanDisk is the third largest manufacturer of flash drives in the world. I'd pick the 1TB over the 2TB version in a heartbeat considering the physical size difference between the two. Folks at SanDisk have apparently showcased the working prototype of this unnamed flash drive at CES 2018. Kingston's 1TB flash drive is priced at nearly $900 on Amazon right now.

Oldest supernova found in Kashmir in a rock art

January 09, 2018

According to study authors, the rock dating back to 2100 BC was found in Kashmir, but no one recognised it's importance and it was reused in the construction of another structure. Vahia and his team calculated that supernova HB9 that exploded sometime between 5000 B.C. and 2000 B.C. was the only one to satisfy the conditions. "Thus we suggest that this is probably the oldest record of supernova and sky chart found in the Indian Subcontinent", the paper further states.

French prosecutor launches probe into Apple planned obsolescence - judicial source

January 09, 2018

The probe was launched following a legal complaint filed by the French association "Stop Planned Obsolescence (Hop)", media reports quoted judicial sources as saying. It refers to actions taken by manufacturers to deliberately shorten the life of their products so as to increase sales. Buyers of the iPhone have shared anecdotes about the devices slowing down with age for many years.

Over 5.9 Million PS4 Units Were Sold Worldwide in Holiday 2017

January 09, 2018

On the software front, the console giant flogged a not-too-shabby 55.9 million PS4 digital and physical games during the same period, bringing total game sales on the system to an eye-watering 645 million. The numbers are estimates provided by Sony, and refer to sales made to consumers. These figures include the company's higher end model PlayStation 4 Pro .

Oprah Winfrey Net Worth: How Rich Is Potential Presidential Candidate?

January 09, 2018

After recalling a time in her childhood when she watched Sidney Poitier became the first black person to win the Oscar for Best Actor, Winfrey went on to say that it wasn't lost on her during the moment that there is a little girl watching her become the first black woman to receive the Demille award.

Final Fantasy 15 'Royal Edition' rated by the ESRB

January 09, 2018

There's a mobile chibi version of the game, a mobile spin-off game, a VR title and even a PC version coming in 2018. Since launch, Final Fantasy 15 has had four major pieces of DLC through its season pass: individual episodes focusing on Noct's allies Gladiolus, Prompto and Ignis have launched, as well as the multiplayer expansion, Comrades.

Dolby Vision and streamlined looks for Sony's lustworthy A8F OLED TV

January 09, 2018

Lastly the XF80 series TVs will come in 43-inch, 49-inch, and 55-inch display sizes. Now dubbed "Acoustic Surface", this A8F series appears to pack the upgraded version of Crystal Sound that LG Display is showing off , with support for 3.1 channels of audio instead of the A1E's 2.1.

Vivo Showcases World's First In-Display Fingerprint Scanning Smartphone at CES 2018

January 09, 2018

Synaptics has first revealed this technology in December 2017 and the news had sparked speculation as to which smartphones would sport this particular technology. Vivo says that the futuristic Vivo in-display fingerprint scanning smartphone offers consumers an unprecedented mobile experience, defining a new era of mobile interaction.

OnePlus 5 Stable Oreo update roll out resumes with new version

January 09, 2018

In an update to the original forum post, a OnePlus staff member has mentioned that the OnePlus 5 is now receiving the latest Android 8.0 Oreo-based OxygenOS 5.0.1 update via OTA. The update is about 86MB and is already available via OTA. Being an OTA update, you would likely to receive a push notification regarding this update on your phone's display.

Faster Wi-Fi: Intel 802.11ax chipsets arrive this year

January 09, 2018

The certification is done to give consumers the confidence that the device they purchased will indeed work with the new standard. Apart from Intel, several other WiFi chipset vendors are expected to announce 802.11ax based chipsets at CES next week.

Google Pay brings all of Google's payment platforms under one roof, mostly

January 09, 2018

Continuing with its policy of "fragmentation and consolidation", Google announced that it is merging Google Wallet , Android Pay and a myriad of other services under a single platform. When reached out, a Google spokesperson for India said that Tez will be unaffected by the announcement but will be bringing all the additional Google Pay functionality to India's users, developers, and businesses through Tez.

Koreas to meet for talks, but North won't budge on nukes

January 09, 2018

Kim had signaled in his New Year's address that he is considering sending athletes to his southern neighbor's festivities in Pyeongchang, setting off a move towards diplomacy after months of missiles launches and angry messages. "I think that he [Trump] always has to keep Kim on his toes". Trump said in a tweet. Thankfully, it appears the rest of the Trump administration has taken a more reasoned approach.

Climate Change Could Turn Great Barrier Reef Turtles All Female

January 09, 2018

Green sea turtles are considered endangered throughout much of the world, under siege from coastal debris, loss of habitat, fishing nets and pollution, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature. "We're just unsure of what's going to happen in the next 20 years ... will there be a mate to mate with?" "It is deeply concerning, because if it continues we're going to start to lose the male population, [which is] essential for breeding and keeping those populations ...

The war is over: Powermat joins Qi's Wireless Power Consortium

January 09, 2018

These companies - large and small competitors and ecosystem partners, from all parts of the industry and all parts of the globe - collaborate for a single objective: to design and evolve the world´s most useful, safe and efficient standard for wireless power.

Link has announced new 802.11ax Ultra Wi-Fi Routers

January 09, 2018

The mydlink Wi-Fi Smart Plug and Wi-Fi Power Strip can also be turned on and off with the Google Assistant. The higher-end $320 tri-band model, out in Q2 2018, comes with two routers amplified to cover up to 6,000 sq. The DIR-2680 is easily set up with the D-Link Wi-Fi app and can be managed from anywhere with the McAfee Secure Home Platform app. "Our partnership with D-Link helps consumers benefit from both increased connectivity and peace of mind knowing that their connected devices are ...

Apple Watch to be able to control Whirlpool appliances this year

January 09, 2018

Later this year, you'll be able to use your Apple Watch to control some of Whirlpool's internet-connect smart appliances . We can say that the smart home technology might be the next big thing in the smart home industry. The Apple Watch app will be available later this year but the company has given CNET some examples on how it will work. The tech show began just a few hours ago but several companies have already made big announcements.

Panasonic reveals two 4K HDR OLED TV ranges ahead of CES 2018

January 09, 2018

Now the HCX processor can automatically monitor the average brightness level of a scene and uses picture analysis to dynamically load an appropriate LUT. There is no difference in picture performance between the two new ranges: panel, processing and Absolute Black Filter are identical. "Our research shows that not all buyers of premium OLED TVs have a separate sound system to use with them", European marketing manager Craig Cunningham told Inside CI .

IOS 11.2.2 now available with security fixes for Spectre vulnerability

January 09, 2018

Apple is among the biggest players affected by the two security vulnerabilities, with all iOS and Mac users at risk . This is not a full-blown fix, as you might expect, but Apple promises that it will "continue to develop and test further mitigations for these issues and [.] release them in upcoming updates of iOS, macOS, and tvOS".

Asus' new ZenFone Max Plus smartphones feature Face Unlock

January 08, 2018

It also has a rather disappointing MT6750T chipset and Android 7.0 Nougat. Asus launched the Zenfone Max Plus (M1 ) in November in Russian Federation and expanded its availability across other European regions by the middle of December.

Ring is getting into smart home lighting

January 08, 2018

We don't yet know when the new Stick Up cams or Beams will arrive or how much they'll cost. "As we begin shipping our security system, which offers professional monitoring and unlimited cameras, and continue to innovate and layer new products and features into the Ring of Security and Ring Neighborhoods network, we're going to make being a burglar in 2018 a very tough job", Siminoff said.

Nintendo Will Unbundle Neon Pink and Green Joy-Cons

January 08, 2018

Japan and Europe reaped the you of the new Joy-Cons. Though there wasn't anything special about the Switch console itself, the Joy-Cons that were included in the bundle were colored neon pink and neon green, drawing inspiration from the vibrant colors found in the game itself.

Google Pay combines Google Wallet and Android Pay

January 08, 2018

Just last month, Apple's rollout of Apple Pay Cash enabled iOS 11.2 users to make direct Venmo-style payments over iMessage with the same accounts they use for credit and debit transactions. It is possible that Google continues with the Tez branding for the UPI payments and offers it as a part of the Google Pay along with the standalone app.

Children and iPhones Do Not Mix: Apple Investors

January 08, 2018

However, the issue of phone addiction among young people has become a growing concern in the United States as parents report their children can not give up their phones. Among their proposals to Apple: establish an expert committee including child development specialists; offer Apple's vast information to researchers; and enhance mobile device software so that parents have more options to protect their children's health.

Microchip flaw is far from Intel's only problem

January 08, 2018

Although hackers will find it harder to take advantage of Spectre , it is also more challenging for computer manufacturers to ward off, the researchers said. Fixes: Released for Android, Google Cloud, and pending for Chrome. However, Google has a list of computers that won't receive the update because they are older models.

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