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Stocks fall further as technology sell-off continues - Los Angeles Times

12-06-2017 23:11

Los Angeles Times
Stocks fall further as technology sell-off continues
Los Angeles Times
U.S. stock indexes slipped again Monday as technology companies, which were near record highs last week, suffered a second day of sharp losses. Investors are changing course and selling some of the best-performing stocks of the year while buying shares ...
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Technology Sector Update for 06/12/2017: WIT,NSAT,SBAC,AAPL - Nasdaq

12-06-2017 23:10

Technology Sector Update for 06/12/2017: WIT,NSAT,SBAC,AAPL
Nasdaq
Technology stocks stumbled Monday, with shares of tech companies in the S&P 500 dropping 0.6% after analysts at Mizuho today lowered their investment call for Apple ( AAPL ) shares to Neutral from Buy and cut its price target for the sector heavyweight ...and more »

North American markets slide as investors sell technology stocks - Toronto Star

12-06-2017 22:48

Toronto Star
North American markets slide as investors sell technology stocks
Toronto Star
A broadbased drop in technology shares hit Canadian names including BlackBerry and CGI Group on Monday. (Eduardo Lima / THE CANADIAN PRESS). By The Canadian Press. Mon., June 12, 2017. Weakness in the technology sector weighed on North ...and more »

Learn new technology, Railway probationers told - The Hindu - The Hindu

12-06-2017 21:46

Learn new technology, Railway probationers told - The Hindu
The Hindu
New batch of signalling engineers pass out of IRISET.and more »

Learn new technology, Railway probationers told - The Hindu

12-06-2017 21:46

Learn new technology, Railway probationers told
The Hindu
Railway Board Director-General, Signalling and Telecommunications, Akhil Agrawal asked probationers who would get trained on the field as Assistant S&T Officers from next week onwards, to constantly learn new technologies and keep themselves updated ...and more »

Calling All Snackers: Here Comes a Fitbit for Your Mouth - MIT Technology Review

12-06-2017 21:38

MIT Technology Review
Calling All Snackers: Here Comes a Fitbit for Your Mouth
MIT Technology Review
Auracle uses a microphone to figure out when you're eating, and researchers hope the technology could help provide data on diet and eating disorders. by Rachel Metz; June 12, 2017. While wearables have gotten pretty good at tracking a range of ...

The Technology And Telecommunications Sectors And Trump's Crucial Second 100 Days - Forbes

12-06-2017 21:29

Forbes
The Technology And Telecommunications Sectors And Trump's Crucial Second 100 Days
Forbes
Is it possible to keep federal government regulators' hands off the technology sector? We're in the middle of president Donald Trump's second "100 Days," and there were a number of executive actions aimed at rolling back "job-killing regulations ...

Living With Technology / How to manage passwords - Newcanaannewsonline

12-06-2017 21:12

Newcanaannewsonline
Living With Technology / How to manage passwords
Newcanaannewsonline
The more of our lives are digital, the more we create new accounts and login credentials for each account. We have accounts for our email, our banks, our entertainment and many, many more. Of course, the tendency is to create a single password that can ...and more »

Now bitcoin is crashing along with the drop in technology stocks - CNBC

12-06-2017 19:59

CNBC
Now bitcoin is crashing along with the drop in technology stocks
CNBC
But the digital currency suddenly dropped Monday afternoon ET, erasing about $500 in value as multiple bitcoin exchanges reported problems. Bitcoin remains more than 150 percent higher year to date. Evelyn Cheng | @chengevelyn. 1 Hour Ago CNBC.and more »

More than a quarter of the market's technology stocks are already in a correction - CNBC

12-06-2017 19:24

CNBC
More than a quarter of the market's technology stocks are already in a correction
CNBC
19 of the 73 stocks that make up the Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) are down at least 10 percent from their 52-week highs. Technology encountered renewed pressure on Monday as valuation concerns mounted. Tech has been the stalwart of the ...and more »

Home-made child porn exploding with aid of technology, ALERT investigator says - CBC.ca

12-06-2017 19:22

CBC.ca
Home-made child porn exploding with aid of technology, ALERT investigator says
CBC.ca
An "incomprehensible" case of an Alberta man accused of using his three daughters for sex represents a new form of child exploitation which is proliferating in the internet's darkest corners, says an Edmonton investigator. "We're not keeping up with ...

DFI Marketing uses new post-harvest technology with melon exports - The Packer

12-06-2017 19:14

The Packer
DFI Marketing uses new post-harvest technology with melon exports
The Packer
Fresno, Calif.-based DFI Marketing Inc. is using a new shelf-life extension technology for its melon exports to Asia. The firm, with thousands of melon acres under management, said in a news release that it will use Hazel Melon by Chicago-based Hazel ...

Technology unlocks mold genomes for new drugs - Science Daily

12-06-2017 19:07

Technology unlocks mold genomes for new drugs
Science Daily
Date: June 12, 2017; Source: Northwestern University; Summary: Fungi are rich sources of natural molecules for drug discovery, but numerous challenges have pushed pharmaceutical companies away from tapping into this bounty. Now scientists have ...and more »

Technology: A sell-off or buying opportunity? - Interactive Investor

12-06-2017 18:46

Interactive Investor
Technology: A sell-off or buying opportunity?
Interactive Investor
Friday 9 June saw a sell-off in US technology stocks led by heavyweights Facebook (FB), Amazon (AMZN), Apple (AAPL), Microsoft (MSFT) and Google (GOOGL) parent Alphabet, taking the Nasdaq Composite index down 2.4%. A bearish note from Goldman ...and more »

Ummm... Yeah, This Isn't Just 'a Little Weakness' From FANG, Technology Stocks - Seeking Alpha

12-06-2017 18:16

Ummm... Yeah, This Isn't Just 'a Little Weakness' From FANG, Technology Stocks
Seeking Alpha
Traders had to know it was only a matter of time before the outsized gains from the technology sector -- and the so-called FANG stocks in particular -- started to unravel. While I contended just last week the runups were reasonably well-deserved, I ...and more »

Ummm... Yeah, This Isn't Just 'a Little Weakness' From FANG ... - Seeking Alpha

12-06-2017 18:16

Ummm... Yeah, This Isn't Just 'a Little Weakness' From FANG ...
Seeking Alpha
Traders had to know it was only a matter of time before the outsized gains from the technology sector -- and the so-called FANG stocks in particular -- started to ...and more »

Broadbased drop in technology shares pull TSX stocks lower - Toronto Star

12-06-2017 17:56

Toronto Star
Broadbased drop in technology shares pull TSX stocks lower
Toronto Star
The Toronto Stock Exchange's S&P/TSX composite index was down 15.15 points to 15,458.06, after 90 minutes of trading. A broadbased drop in technology shares hit Canadian names including BlackBerry and CGI Group on Monday. (Eduardo Lima / THE ...and more »

Huawei Beats Apple in Global Smartphone Sales; Samsung Still on Top

12-06-2017 17:51

"Huawei overtook Apple in global sales volume share in December," Huawei India Director for Product Centre Allen Wang said.

Xbox One X Evolves From Project Scorpio For a $499 November Launch

12-06-2017 17:51

Its technical specifications had been announced in April 2017, making it clear that the Xbox One X would outdo the PlayStation 4 Pro, its nearest console rival, in terms of raw power.

Science Express to Halt in Kerala From July 1

12-06-2017 17:51

In Kannur, the train will be halting for three days from July 8.

Microsoft Reveals Porsche 911 GT2 RS at E3 2017

12-06-2017 17:51

Although Porsche is yet to reveal full specs for this new model, the Porsche 911 GT2 RS broke cover at the E3 video games show in LA.

Electronics Import by India to Reach $300 Bn by 2020

12-06-2017 17:51

This leaves a huge gap for import to the extent of USD 300 billion, the joint study said. India is home to a growing middle-class population.

Driverless Metro Begins Trial Run in Beijing

12-06-2017 17:51

Maximum speed on the line will be 80 km per hour, and trains will have a passenger capacity of 1,262.

Alibaba Launches New Sales Channel For Overseas Users

12-06-2017 17:51

The new service, branded Tmall World, will allow overseas Chinese users to buy goods from Alibaba's Tmall, its popular brand-to-consumer retail site.

Could This 3D Tracking Technology Create the Perfect Weightlifter? - BarBend (blog)

12-06-2017 17:26

BarBend (blog)
Could This 3D Tracking Technology Create the Perfect Weightlifter?
BarBend (blog)
As strength sports have grown, so has the selection of technology coaches, scientists, and athletes can use to perfect their lifts. From force plates to infrared cameras, the industry continues to improve on their abilities to create perfect harmony in ...

Sell-off in US technology stocks extends to Europe - Irish Times

12-06-2017 17:09

Irish Times
Sell-off in US technology stocks extends to Europe
Irish Times
European technology stocks suffered their sharpest sell-off on Monday since the aftermath of last year's Brexit referendum, underscoring investor concerns about rich valuations across sectors most sensitive to economic growth. Downgrades of the tech ...and more »

Technology unlocks mold genomes for new drugs - Phys.Org

12-06-2017 17:00

Phys.Org
Technology unlocks mold genomes for new drugs
Phys.Org
Fungi are rich sources of natural molecules for drug discovery, but numerous challenges have pushed pharmaceutical companies away from tapping into this bounty. Now scientists at Northwestern University, the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the ...and more »

Technology stocks keep tumbling, pulling major indexes down - Los Angeles Times

12-06-2017 16:55

Los Angeles Times
Technology stocks keep tumbling, pulling major indexes down
Los Angeles Times
U.S. stocks remain split as trading begins Monday, with energy companies and oil prices climbing and technology stocks sinking. Even though major indexes are lower, more stocks are rising than falling. Small-company stocks did better than the rest of ...
Sudden Technology Tumble Continues as Stocks Fall FurtherNew York Times
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Opinion: What's next for technology stocks — bloodbath or bliss? - MarketWatch

12-06-2017 15:48

MarketWatch
Opinion: What's next for technology stocks — bloodbath or bliss?
MarketWatch
The response to my last column, which warned of an ominous pattern in charts of big technology stocks, shows that while professionals are hedged against a decline, the average investor is full of bravado. The real question. The real question for ...

Your Personal Data is Being Shared With Third-Party Services by 70% Smartphone Apps

12-06-2017 15:33

When people install a new Android or iOS app, it asks the user's permission before accessing personal information.

TCS, Intel to Provide Market-Ready Solutions For Enterprises to go Digital

12-06-2017 15:33

The collaboration will help firms adopt new-age technologies like Internet of Things (IoT), Cloud, network, 5G, artificial intelligence and data centre infrastructure management.

Sony WS623 Walkman Bluetooth Earphones Launched For Rs 8,990

12-06-2017 15:33

"WS623 Walkman" can endure extreme temperatures from -5°C to 45°C -- making it ideal during a hike or climb.

Security Firms Warn of New Cyber Threat to Electric Grid

12-06-2017 15:33

The discovery may stoke fears about cyber vulnerabilities in power grids that have intensified in the wake of the December Ukraine attack, and one a year earlier that also cut power in that nation.

Person-to-Person Fund Transfer Awaits Biggest Transformation Till Date by US Banks

12-06-2017 15:33

Over the next week, five of the largest U.S. banks will light up their segments of a new payments network called Zelle, executives said in interviews. They plan to announce details of the launch on Monday and expect another two dozen banks and credit unions to join over the next year.

NASA Rover Finds Diverse Minerals at The Base of Martian Mountain

12-06-2017 15:33

Orbital infrared spectroscopy had shown that the mountain's lower-most layers have variations in minerals.

iBall Slide Elan 4G2 Tablet Launched For Rs 13,999 With 10-Inch Display, 5MP Camera

12-06-2017 15:33

The 4G VoLTE-enabled device comes with 2GB RAM along with up to 16 GB in-built memory expandable to 32GB via a Micro-SD card.

Detect Cell Phone Surveillance Using SeaGlass System

12-06-2017 15:33

Cell-site simulators work by pretending to be a legitimate cell tower that a phone would normally communicate with, and tricking the phone into sending back identifying information about its location and how it is communicating.

Assassin's Creed Origins Debuts at E3 2017; Set For Oct 27 Launch

12-06-2017 15:33

Players will assume the identity of Bayek, an eagle carrying warrior, whose exploits lead to the foundation of a secret faction that drives the "Assassin's Creed" narrative forward.

4G Tablets to Constitute 50% Market Share by 2017 End

12-06-2017 15:33

Datawind continued its top position with 34 percent market share. iBall stood second with 16 percent market share followed by Samsung with 15 percent share.

Whole-house technology systems can be functional — and fun - Washington Post

12-06-2017 15:05

Whole-house technology systems can be functional — and fun
Washington Post
In our techno-savvy, ultra-connected society, there is always something greater — cooler, better — just around the corner, shouting at you from a screen. The innovation of new software, computers, cellphones, cars, televisions and general electronic ...

Technology Shares Lead Global Declines - Wall Street Journal (subscription)

12-06-2017 14:34

Wall Street Journal (subscription)
Technology Shares Lead Global Declines
Wall Street Journal (subscription)
Technology shares fell Monday, extending losses for the U.S. stocks that have led this year's rally. Companies including Apple and Google parent Alphabet have soared in 2017, prompting concerns that major indexes' gains have been overly concentrated in ...

Global markets slide, led by technology shares - ABC News

12-06-2017 14:08

ABC News
Global markets slide, led by technology shares
ABC News
A man stands near an electronic stock board of a securities firm in Tokyo, Monday, June 12, 2017. Asian shares were mostly lower Monday, following the drop of technology shares last week on Wall Street. (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara)more +. 0 Shares. Email.and more »

Intel Partners With Linkin Park, ESL, Oculus, For PC Gaming, VR & More

12-06-2017 13:24

Intel demonstrated a lineup of new games and technology and revealed several new initiatives, including partnerships with ESL, Oculus and Ready At Dawn Studios for PC gaming.

Apple, Dell part of Foxconn's bid for Toshiba chip business

12-06-2017 13:24

Foxconn, formally known as Hon Hai Precision Industry Co, and its Japanese unit Sharp Corp would have a combined stake of not more than 40 percent.

Our Lady of the Wayside technology teacher wears many hats - Chicago Daily Herald

12-06-2017 13:06

Chicago Daily Herald
Our Lady of the Wayside technology teacher wears many hats
Chicago Daily Herald
It is common for teachers in Catholic schools to take on extra activities and classes outside of their concentration, but even given that, Chris Bremner, middle school teacher at Our Lady of the Wayside School in Arlington Heights, stands out for ...

Now Is The Time To Buy Retail, As Rotation Out Of Technology Picks Up - Seeking Alpha

12-06-2017 12:10

Seeking Alpha
Now Is The Time To Buy Retail, As Rotation Out Of Technology Picks Up
Seeking Alpha
Retail, as a sector, remains a good contrarian opportunity despite consumer credit card debt ballooning and brick and mortar shops facing challenges. By Parke Shall. It would maybe seem counterintuitive to move into retail at a time when all we have ...

Heavy buying from Japan, South Korea fuels bitcoin past $3000, ether tops $300

12-06-2017 11:40

The new record comes at a time when other cryptocurrencies -- altcoins -- are seeing robust global traction and ether (having the second highest market cap among cryptocurrencies) setting a new all-time high above USD 300.

Top 5 Android Smartphones Under Rs 15,000: Moto, Xiaomi, Honor & More

12-06-2017 11:14

Here is a list of top 5 Android smartphones under Rs 15,000 which you can buy in June 2017.

OnePlus 5 To Be Priced at Rs 32,999, Sales to Start on June 22 on Amazon India

12-06-2017 11:14

OnePlus 5 at Rs 32,999 will also face a tough competition from Honor's new phone that's also expected to launch a week after the OnePlus 5.