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Oppo Becomes Smartphone Market Leader in China
- July 29, 2016
Apple forecast fourth-quarter revenue of $45.5 billion to $47.5 billion, largely above Wall Street's average estimate of $45.71 billion, according to Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S. It was followed by Huawei with 17.4 percent and Vivo with 12 percent. These services account for $6 billion in revenue which translates to 18.9% of their company's profit, ranking second to iPhone sales. (more...)
- July 29, 2016
Apple forecast fourth-quarter revenue of $45.5 billion to $47.5 billion, largely above Wall Street's average estimate of $45.71 billion, according to Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S. It was followed by Huawei with 17.4 percent and Vivo with 12 percent. These services account for $6 billion in revenue which translates to 18.9% of their company's profit, ranking second to iPhone sales. (more...)
President Obama makes forceful case for Clinton
- July 29, 2016
President Barack Obama painted an optimistic picture of America's future and offered full-throated support for Hillary Clinton's bid to defeat Republican Donald Trump in a speech that electrified the Democratic National Convention. The Democratic Party could barely muster a handful of candidates in its primaries, compared with 17 for the Republicans. The 42nd president also pointed out that while she was busy fighting to better the lives of Americans, she was "first and foremost a ... (more...)
- July 29, 2016
President Barack Obama painted an optimistic picture of America's future and offered full-throated support for Hillary Clinton's bid to defeat Republican Donald Trump in a speech that electrified the Democratic National Convention. The Democratic Party could barely muster a handful of candidates in its primaries, compared with 17 for the Republicans. The 42nd president also pointed out that while she was busy fighting to better the lives of Americans, she was "first and foremost a ... (more...)
Motorola will not bother with monthly security updates
- July 28, 2016
Ars Technica commented that the policy was "insecure" and "unacceptable", as the monthly patches being released for the Android OS are crucial in maintaining users' security. Yes, of course the Moto Z and Z Force Droid Edition will both receive updates. Readers, what are your thoughts about Motorola's stance on security patches? That being said, Motorola has become known for using close to unmodified versions of Android for its smartphone, which makes the company's decision somewhat ... (more...)
- July 28, 2016
Ars Technica commented that the policy was "insecure" and "unacceptable", as the monthly patches being released for the Android OS are crucial in maintaining users' security. Yes, of course the Moto Z and Z Force Droid Edition will both receive updates. Readers, what are your thoughts about Motorola's stance on security patches? That being said, Motorola has become known for using close to unmodified versions of Android for its smartphone, which makes the company's decision somewhat ... (more...)
Oculus Rift could match Vive's room-scale VR soon
- July 28, 2016
Compared to the Vive's 15×15 feet setup, the Oculus Rift's room-scale will apparently allow for much tighter experiences. The update adds support for up to four simultaneous sensors, providing for more accurate tracking in a larger area. (more...)
- July 28, 2016
Compared to the Vive's 15×15 feet setup, the Oculus Rift's room-scale will apparently allow for much tighter experiences. The update adds support for up to four simultaneous sensors, providing for more accurate tracking in a larger area. (more...)
US stocks rise, helped by jump in Apple shares
- July 28, 2016
At 11:08 a.m. ET the Dow Jones Industrial Average .DJI was up 10.64 points, or 0.06 percent, at 18,484.39. The decline in the Dow was due to McDonald's, which fell $5.69, or 4.5 percent, to $121.71. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 10.78 points at 14,539.22 after almost two hours of trading. "We caution that there is a risk that markets may be caught wrong-footed in the event of a surprise downbeat tone". (more...)
- July 28, 2016
At 11:08 a.m. ET the Dow Jones Industrial Average .DJI was up 10.64 points, or 0.06 percent, at 18,484.39. The decline in the Dow was due to McDonald's, which fell $5.69, or 4.5 percent, to $121.71. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 10.78 points at 14,539.22 after almost two hours of trading. "We caution that there is a risk that markets may be caught wrong-footed in the event of a surprise downbeat tone". (more...)
Facebook ad revenue surges 63pc - users hit 1.7b
- July 28, 2016
And the company didn't disappoint. That's better than the $6 billion in revenue that analysts surveyed by Thomson Reuters expected from April to June. Monthly mobile active users of 1.57bn were up 20pc on past year. In May the company offered advertisers additional opportunities to insert video sales pitches. (more...)
- July 28, 2016
And the company didn't disappoint. That's better than the $6 billion in revenue that analysts surveyed by Thomson Reuters expected from April to June. Monthly mobile active users of 1.57bn were up 20pc on past year. In May the company offered advertisers additional opportunities to insert video sales pitches. (more...)
Donald Trump will not release his taxes
- July 28, 2016
Trump campaign chair Paul Manafort said Wednesday morning that Trump does not have business interests in Russia, but his answers to questions about Trump's relationship to Russia during an interview with CBS' "This Morning" were vague and left unanswered some of the remaining questions about the extent of Trump's financial ties with Russian interests. (more...)
- July 28, 2016
Trump campaign chair Paul Manafort said Wednesday morning that Trump does not have business interests in Russia, but his answers to questions about Trump's relationship to Russia during an interview with CBS' "This Morning" were vague and left unanswered some of the remaining questions about the extent of Trump's financial ties with Russian interests. (more...)
Nintendo NX Is A HandHeld Console, Less Poweful Than PlayStation 4
- July 28, 2016
You can then use those controllers to play games on your TV using a docking station that connects to your living room display. Apparently, the NX will be a handheld, consequently portable, console with detachable controllers with its own display. (more...)
- July 28, 2016
You can then use those controllers to play games on your TV using a docking station that connects to your living room display. Apparently, the NX will be a handheld, consequently portable, console with detachable controllers with its own display. (more...)
Nintendo shares dive as company plays down Pokemon GO's earnings impact
- July 28, 2016
Hanke also spoke about going "beyond first generation" of Pokemon that are now available in the game, meaning that fans can expect a new wave of Pocket Monsters to arrive in the future. Ditto for the licensing fees paid to The Pokemon Company. Nintendo could also profit from sales of "Pokémon GO Plus", a separate device that enhances the gaming experience. (more...)
- July 28, 2016
Hanke also spoke about going "beyond first generation" of Pokemon that are now available in the game, meaning that fans can expect a new wave of Pocket Monsters to arrive in the future. Ditto for the licensing fees paid to The Pokemon Company. Nintendo could also profit from sales of "Pokémon GO Plus", a separate device that enhances the gaming experience. (more...)
We Would Not Want To Be Taylor Swift At This Year's VMAs
- July 28, 2016
Adele and Beyoncé will both be competing for the prestigious Video Of The Year award against Drake's Hotline Bling , Justin Bieber's Sorry , and Kanye West's Famous. There may be no solo nominations for the star, but in a controversial twist, " This is What You Came For ", the song she wrote with ex-boyfriend Calvin Harris, is up for two gongs. (more...)
- July 28, 2016
Adele and Beyoncé will both be competing for the prestigious Video Of The Year award against Drake's Hotline Bling , Justin Bieber's Sorry , and Kanye West's Famous. There may be no solo nominations for the star, but in a controversial twist, " This is What You Came For ", the song she wrote with ex-boyfriend Calvin Harris, is up for two gongs. (more...)
You Can Play Rainbow Six: Siege For Free This Weekend
- July 28, 2016
If you don't have Uplay, you can get it here . The favela map promises to be even more focused on close quarters action as the dense urban environment gives players additional options to venture to the rooftops, or utilized the increased opportunity for destruction to take opponents by surprise. (more...)
- July 28, 2016
If you don't have Uplay, you can get it here . The favela map promises to be even more focused on close quarters action as the dense urban environment gives players additional options to venture to the rooftops, or utilized the increased opportunity for destruction to take opponents by surprise. (more...)
Xiaomi Mi Notebook Air launch: All you need to know
- July 28, 2016
Both the variants of the Xiaomi Mi Notebook Air arrive with Windows 10 operating system. Xiaomi claims the battery on this model should last 9.5 hours. On the positive side, it also comes with free one SATA slot just like its higher-end model, but again that slot can only be serviced by Xiaomi . Both devices will be running Windows 10 and both will have full HD displays . (more...)
- July 28, 2016
Both the variants of the Xiaomi Mi Notebook Air arrive with Windows 10 operating system. Xiaomi claims the battery on this model should last 9.5 hours. On the positive side, it also comes with free one SATA slot just like its higher-end model, but again that slot can only be serviced by Xiaomi . Both devices will be running Windows 10 and both will have full HD displays . (more...)
1.4%, at new highs after Q2 beats
- July 28, 2016
Revenue in the three months ended in June rose 12.2%, year over year, to $9.2 billion, yielding EPS of 25 cents. Analysts on average had expected earnings of 20 cents per share and revenue of $9.03 billion, according to Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S. (more...)
- July 28, 2016
Revenue in the three months ended in June rose 12.2%, year over year, to $9.2 billion, yielding EPS of 25 cents. Analysts on average had expected earnings of 20 cents per share and revenue of $9.03 billion, according to Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S. (more...)
Tesla opens Gigafactory to expand battery production, sales
- July 27, 2016
The company is accelerating its construction plans along with ramping up its planned production of its lithium-ion cells. Tesla recently pushed ahead its goal of making 500,000 vehicles per year to 2018 after big initial demand for its upcoming Model 3 sedan, which goes on sale next year. (more...)
- July 27, 2016
The company is accelerating its construction plans along with ramping up its planned production of its lithium-ion cells. Tesla recently pushed ahead its goal of making 500,000 vehicles per year to 2018 after big initial demand for its upcoming Model 3 sedan, which goes on sale next year. (more...)
Former PlayStation VP Adam Boyes now rules Iron Galaxy
- July 27, 2016
So far there is only one confirmed title in production under Iron Galaxy Studios now, which is an unannounced Epic Games VR title. Well his transition from Sony to a new company has been rather quick as Adam Boyes is now the CEO of developer Iron Galaxy. (more...)
- July 27, 2016
So far there is only one confirmed title in production under Iron Galaxy Studios now, which is an unannounced Epic Games VR title. Well his transition from Sony to a new company has been rather quick as Adam Boyes is now the CEO of developer Iron Galaxy. (more...)
Apple quarterly profit slides 27 pct to $7.8 bn
- July 27, 2016
Apple reported $7.8 billion in profit last quarter, or $1.42 per share, beating analysts' expectations of $1.39. Some analysts expected the average price to move down, thanks sales of the newer , cheaper iPhone SE watering down the pricing of the more expensive 6s. (more...)
- July 27, 2016
Apple reported $7.8 billion in profit last quarter, or $1.42 per share, beating analysts' expectations of $1.39. Some analysts expected the average price to move down, thanks sales of the newer , cheaper iPhone SE watering down the pricing of the more expensive 6s. (more...)
Sony Launches Xperia XA Ultra with 16MP Selfie Camera in India
- July 27, 2016
Xperia XA Ultra sports a Full HD 6-inch display in a 5.5-inch form factor. In terms of storage, the Xperia XA Ultra comes with 3GB RAM, 16GB ROM with an expandable option of up to 200GB via MicroSD card . The handset is expected to be available in White, Graphite Black, and Lime Gold colour options. Xperia XA Ultra looks stunning with the infinity-feel borderless 6inch Full HD display with its curved glass is encased by metal surround. (more...)
- July 27, 2016
Xperia XA Ultra sports a Full HD 6-inch display in a 5.5-inch form factor. In terms of storage, the Xperia XA Ultra comes with 3GB RAM, 16GB ROM with an expandable option of up to 200GB via MicroSD card . The handset is expected to be available in White, Graphite Black, and Lime Gold colour options. Xperia XA Ultra looks stunning with the infinity-feel borderless 6inch Full HD display with its curved glass is encased by metal surround. (more...)
With iPhone sales sagging, Apple's earnings suffer
- July 27, 2016
Despite the decline in sales, Apple beat the average analyst forecast of 40.02 million. Indeed, services are becoming so huge for Apple that Tim Cook said: "We expect it to be the size of a Fortune 100 company next year". Stateside, Apple's share of smartphone users is expected is expected to account for a 43.5% share in 2016 - up slightly from 43.3 in 2015, by eMarketer's estimation. (more...)
- July 27, 2016
Despite the decline in sales, Apple beat the average analyst forecast of 40.02 million. Indeed, services are becoming so huge for Apple that Tim Cook said: "We expect it to be the size of a Fortune 100 company next year". Stateside, Apple's share of smartphone users is expected is expected to account for a 43.5% share in 2016 - up slightly from 43.3 in 2015, by eMarketer's estimation. (more...)
Nintendo Is Still A Great Buy Amid Stocks Drop
- July 27, 2016
David Gibson, a senior analyst at Macquarie Securities Group, said he thought markets had over-reacted to Nintendo's admission, adding: 'I believe that Pokemon Go will be material in the company's earnings, given the current trends for the game'. (more...)
- July 27, 2016
David Gibson, a senior analyst at Macquarie Securities Group, said he thought markets had over-reacted to Nintendo's admission, adding: 'I believe that Pokemon Go will be material in the company's earnings, given the current trends for the game'. (more...)
Apple Watch second-generation coming this fall
- July 27, 2016
But in 2018, the iris scanner could replace Apple's signature technology from its handsets. "Upstream component makers have seen weaker-than-expected orders for tablet and wearable products" even though the second-generation Apple Watch is expected to be unveiled in September or October, according to DigiTimes . (more...)
- July 27, 2016
But in 2018, the iris scanner could replace Apple's signature technology from its handsets. "Upstream component makers have seen weaker-than-expected orders for tablet and wearable products" even though the second-generation Apple Watch is expected to be unveiled in September or October, according to DigiTimes . (more...)
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