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Capcom Cuts Scope and Staff of Next Dead Rising
- February 06, 2018
The company was formerly known as Blue Castle Games, working on a number of Major League Baseball titles before collaborating with Capcom on Dead Rising 2. If it had made it into full production, it was set to be a third-person action-adventure title in an alternate reality NY. A representative for Capcom Vancouver confirmed to GameSpot that a recent restructure has "impacted approximately 30% of the studio". (more...)
- February 06, 2018
The company was formerly known as Blue Castle Games, working on a number of Major League Baseball titles before collaborating with Capcom on Dead Rising 2. If it had made it into full production, it was set to be a third-person action-adventure title in an alternate reality NY. A representative for Capcom Vancouver confirmed to GameSpot that a recent restructure has "impacted approximately 30% of the studio". (more...)
Fed's Yellen to join Brookings Institution
- February 06, 2018
In a short video message, Powell pledged to "support continued economic growth, a healthy job market and price stability". The U.S. Senate in late January approved his appointment to lead the central bank for four years. Yellen didn't say the B-word - bubble - but with investors on edge, maybe she didn't have to. Powell also stated his belief that the financial system is now stronger and more resilient than in the days of the housing crisis. (more...)
- February 06, 2018
In a short video message, Powell pledged to "support continued economic growth, a healthy job market and price stability". The U.S. Senate in late January approved his appointment to lead the central bank for four years. Yellen didn't say the B-word - bubble - but with investors on edge, maybe she didn't have to. Powell also stated his belief that the financial system is now stronger and more resilient than in the days of the housing crisis. (more...)
Locked track switch cause of fatal USA train crash
- February 06, 2018
CAYCE, S.C. -Railway signals were out while crews installed a safety system that could have prevented the exact type of crash that killed two people in SC when an Amtrak train was diverted to a side track and slammed head-on into an empty freight train , authorities said Monday. (more...)
- February 06, 2018
CAYCE, S.C. -Railway signals were out while crews installed a safety system that could have prevented the exact type of crash that killed two people in SC when an Amtrak train was diverted to a side track and slammed head-on into an empty freight train , authorities said Monday. (more...)
Android Nougat is officially the most-used version of Android
- February 06, 2018
In other news, Android Oreo finally breaks the 1 percent barrier, gaining 1.1 percent of all Android users and devices. Its latest Play Store user share stats show that Nougat has become the most-used Android release at 28.5 percent. Meanwhile, Essential said that it is holding off on updating the PH-1 until Android 8.1. It is followed by 28 percent devices running iOS 10. What's more interesting is that Android 4.4 KitKat is still in the business grabbing 12 percent of the whole ... (more...)
- February 06, 2018
In other news, Android Oreo finally breaks the 1 percent barrier, gaining 1.1 percent of all Android users and devices. Its latest Play Store user share stats show that Nougat has become the most-used Android release at 28.5 percent. Meanwhile, Essential said that it is holding off on updating the PH-1 until Android 8.1. It is followed by 28 percent devices running iOS 10. What's more interesting is that Android 4.4 KitKat is still in the business grabbing 12 percent of the whole ... (more...)
At least two dead, 50 injured in US train crash
- February 06, 2018
Over 100 of the 139 passengers aboard the Amtrak train were transported to area hospitals; two of those individuals are reportedly in critical condition , while the majority sustained non-life-threatening injuries. "I opened up my door to look outside to see what happened and everybody came out of their rooms and the Amtrak personnel was running back and forth saying 'Everybody be calm, we may have to evacuate'". (more...)
- February 06, 2018
Over 100 of the 139 passengers aboard the Amtrak train were transported to area hospitals; two of those individuals are reportedly in critical condition , while the majority sustained non-life-threatening injuries. "I opened up my door to look outside to see what happened and everybody came out of their rooms and the Amtrak personnel was running back and forth saying 'Everybody be calm, we may have to evacuate'". (more...)
HTC U12 aka HTC Imagine shown off at a tech event
- February 06, 2018
Even the smartphone was kept on display for viewing, the company had covered its top and bottom portions. HTC has not released any official news on the design yet but it is evident from the leaked pictures that HTC has opted for a bezel-less front look. (more...)
- February 06, 2018
Even the smartphone was kept on display for viewing, the company had covered its top and bottom portions. HTC has not released any official news on the design yet but it is evident from the leaked pictures that HTC has opted for a bezel-less front look. (more...)
Qualcomm Slumps on New Offer from Broadcom
- February 06, 2018
Qualcomm's board unanimously rejected an "unsolicited" Broadcom proposal in November on the grounds that it greatly undervalued the company. Qualcomm is in the middle of negotiating a $US38.1 billion deal to buy NXP Semiconductors, but that's come under regulatory scrutiny in Europe. (more...)
- February 06, 2018
Qualcomm's board unanimously rejected an "unsolicited" Broadcom proposal in November on the grounds that it greatly undervalued the company. Qualcomm is in the middle of negotiating a $US38.1 billion deal to buy NXP Semiconductors, but that's come under regulatory scrutiny in Europe. (more...)
New Plan for the Series Crash Bandicoot
- February 06, 2018
The Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy will actually reach more gamers moving forward as Activision is creating a port of the game for Nintendo Switch and Windows PC, slated for a 2018 release. GB Eye made lots of merchandise for Crash Bandicoot previous year including the likes of mugs, pins, and several more collectibles. Sane Trilogy on the Switch and PC sometime this year. (more...)
- February 06, 2018
The Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy will actually reach more gamers moving forward as Activision is creating a port of the game for Nintendo Switch and Windows PC, slated for a 2018 release. GB Eye made lots of merchandise for Crash Bandicoot previous year including the likes of mugs, pins, and several more collectibles. Sane Trilogy on the Switch and PC sometime this year. (more...)
Apple Music hits 36 mln subs, set to overtake Spotify in US
- February 05, 2018
The sources add that Apple Music already has a slight edge on Spotify in the United States when people who are on free trials are taken into account. Although Apple music has been well received because of its For me section, which features intuitive and refined recommendations for the user, the service has been criticized by few as confusing to use and not very intuitive. (more...)
- February 05, 2018
The sources add that Apple Music already has a slight edge on Spotify in the United States when people who are on free trials are taken into account. Although Apple music has been well received because of its For me section, which features intuitive and refined recommendations for the user, the service has been criticized by few as confusing to use and not very intuitive. (more...)
Latest iPhone X bug makes it hard to answer calls
- February 05, 2018
In fact, in a research note published last week, well-regarded Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo of KGI Securities suggested that Apple could retire the iPhone X this summer in favor of an iPhone X Plus. Apple iPhone X , iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus , iPhone 7 , iPhone 7 Plus , iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus will all see their prices go up in India. (more...)
- February 05, 2018
In fact, in a research note published last week, well-regarded Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo of KGI Securities suggested that Apple could retire the iPhone X this summer in favor of an iPhone X Plus. Apple iPhone X , iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus , iPhone 7 , iPhone 7 Plus , iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus will all see their prices go up in India. (more...)
Archos Core 57S kicking Xiaomi Redmi 5?
- February 05, 2018
As per the renders , the Redmi Note 5 is seen sporting a full-metal body and a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, much like the Redmi Note 4. This is the first launch by the company in 2018. According to renders, Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 could pack an 18:9 display with very thin top and bottom bezels. A dual camera setup is expected on the rear comprising of a 16MP primary sensor coupled with a 5MP depth sensor. (more...)
- February 05, 2018
As per the renders , the Redmi Note 5 is seen sporting a full-metal body and a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, much like the Redmi Note 4. This is the first launch by the company in 2018. According to renders, Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 could pack an 18:9 display with very thin top and bottom bezels. A dual camera setup is expected on the rear comprising of a 16MP primary sensor coupled with a 5MP depth sensor. (more...)
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds Reveals Brand New Features to Combat Cheaters
- February 05, 2018
You can share your entire library of games with a limited number of friends and family, allowing them to play your games as long as you're not busy playing them yourself. "However, we have made a decision to deactivate this feature because we have identified a number of vulnerabilities that are being exploited". PUBG promises to iterate on the anti-cheat system, and the result may be that Family Sharing is turned back on in the future, but for now, it's being disabled. (more...)
- February 05, 2018
You can share your entire library of games with a limited number of friends and family, allowing them to play your games as long as you're not busy playing them yourself. "However, we have made a decision to deactivate this feature because we have identified a number of vulnerabilities that are being exploited". PUBG promises to iterate on the anti-cheat system, and the result may be that Family Sharing is turned back on in the future, but for now, it's being disabled. (more...)
Egypt military: Only we conduct operations in the Sinai
- February 05, 2018
The attacks were carried out at the request of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi, in order to aid Egypt in fighting against ISIS terrorists in northern Sinai, the sources told The New York Times . "If Egypt was unable to control the ground within its own borders, Mr. Netanyahu argued, it was hardly in a position to guarantee security for Israel". (more...)
- February 05, 2018
The attacks were carried out at the request of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi, in order to aid Egypt in fighting against ISIS terrorists in northern Sinai, the sources told The New York Times . "If Egypt was unable to control the ground within its own borders, Mr. Netanyahu argued, it was hardly in a position to guarantee security for Israel". (more...)
Winter Olympics: Russians could make appearance at Pyeongchang
- February 04, 2018
The Russian athletes had been proved to breach doping violations, but their disqualifying had expired. "The CAS ruling on Thursday overturned the doping bans on 28 Russian athletes, citing insufficient evidence". The court also partially upheld appeals of 11 Russian athletes, replacing a life ban from all Olympic Games with a ban on participating only in the PyeongChang Games. (more...)
- February 04, 2018
The Russian athletes had been proved to breach doping violations, but their disqualifying had expired. "The CAS ruling on Thursday overturned the doping bans on 28 Russian athletes, citing insufficient evidence". The court also partially upheld appeals of 11 Russian athletes, replacing a life ban from all Olympic Games with a ban on participating only in the PyeongChang Games. (more...)
Just the Facts on Apple Inc. (AAPL)
- February 04, 2018
Mckinley Capital Management Inc who had been investing in Prospect Capital Corporation Co for a number of months, seems to be bullish on the $2.34B market cap company. AHRENDTS ANGELA J sold $9.78 million worth of stock. Shares for $5.52M were sold by LEVINSON ARTHUR D on Monday, August 7. 6 were sells. Insider ownership decreased by a total of 122652 shares, which suggests that AAPL's key executives are feeling less optimistic about the outlook for the stock. (more...)
- February 04, 2018
Mckinley Capital Management Inc who had been investing in Prospect Capital Corporation Co for a number of months, seems to be bullish on the $2.34B market cap company. AHRENDTS ANGELA J sold $9.78 million worth of stock. Shares for $5.52M were sold by LEVINSON ARTHUR D on Monday, August 7. 6 were sells. Insider ownership decreased by a total of 122652 shares, which suggests that AAPL's key executives are feeling less optimistic about the outlook for the stock. (more...)
Tom Brady's Impressive Record Playing in Minnesota
- February 04, 2018
The news leaked a couple of days before it became official, but Tom Brady was named NFL MVP on Saturday. Now, who knows, perhaps the speech was just a bit of preparation and the quarterback didn't actually win the MVP award. "I don't think there is any way you can continue to play if your body can't do it", he said. The Pats are now favored by 4.5 points to win Super Bowl LII. (more...)
- February 04, 2018
The news leaked a couple of days before it became official, but Tom Brady was named NFL MVP on Saturday. Now, who knows, perhaps the speech was just a bit of preparation and the quarterback didn't actually win the MVP award. "I don't think there is any way you can continue to play if your body can't do it", he said. The Pats are now favored by 4.5 points to win Super Bowl LII. (more...)
Police agencies warn of child porn video circulating on Facebook
- February 04, 2018
Sheriff's investigators say they're looking into the matter, and they're asking people not to forward, share, or show the video to anyone - "under any circumstances". Anyone who receives the video is advised to not share the video with anyone, to notify Facebook immediately , and after that, deleting the file from your Facebook account. (more...)
- February 04, 2018
Sheriff's investigators say they're looking into the matter, and they're asking people not to forward, share, or show the video to anyone - "under any circumstances". Anyone who receives the video is advised to not share the video with anyone, to notify Facebook immediately , and after that, deleting the file from your Facebook account. (more...)
Apple offers free iPhone 7 fix program but not for all
- February 03, 2018
The company sold less smartphones in the fourth quarter of 2017 than in the last quarter of 2016, but iPhones' higher prices eventually allowed the United States company to have even higher profits. The shares have retreated in the past week, but that downturn has been driven by concerns about lackluster demand for its high-priced iPhone X . Since its launch on November 3, with almost eight million units sold, iPhone X outsold iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus by a 2:1 margin in the US. (more...)
- February 03, 2018
The company sold less smartphones in the fourth quarter of 2017 than in the last quarter of 2016, but iPhones' higher prices eventually allowed the United States company to have even higher profits. The shares have retreated in the past week, but that downturn has been driven by concerns about lackluster demand for its high-priced iPhone X . Since its launch on November 3, with almost eight million units sold, iPhone X outsold iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus by a 2:1 margin in the US. (more...)
Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) Coverage Initiated at Instinet
- February 03, 2018
CoStar Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSGP) has risen 29.48% since February 2, 2017 and is uptrending. It has underperformed by 39.93% the S&P500. The return on assets (ROA) (aka return on total assets, return on average assets), is one of the most widely used profitability ratios because it is related to both profit margin and asset turnover, and shows the rate of return for both creditors and investors of the company. (more...)
- February 03, 2018
CoStar Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSGP) has risen 29.48% since February 2, 2017 and is uptrending. It has underperformed by 39.93% the S&P500. The return on assets (ROA) (aka return on total assets, return on average assets), is one of the most widely used profitability ratios because it is related to both profit margin and asset turnover, and shows the rate of return for both creditors and investors of the company. (more...)
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