Archives for September 28, 2019

HP’s latest x360 Chromebooks ship with universal stylus compatibility

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The styli work with any USI-enabled device.

HP has announced its updated x360 Chromebooks, which feature a 360-degree hinge, 4GB of memory and 32GB of storage. More notable, though, is the Chromebooks’ compatibility with the Universal Stylus Initiative’s standard. USI 1.0 enables stylus compatibility across any touchscreen device that has integrated the technology, meaning you’ll be able to use the same stylus for your smartphone, tablet and touchscreen computer.

USI-enabled styli have more benefits than cross-compatibility. User preferences are saved in the styli themselves, so color choices and ink styles can be automatically carried over from one device to another. Multiple users can write or draw on a device simultaneously, making USI-compatible tablets and computers ideal for collaboration (or maybe even multiplayer games). Plus, USI says that partners can build out additional features.

As for the what HP is announcing, CNET reports that the new x360 Chromebooks will be available this week in 12-inch and 14-inch models, priced at $359 and $379 respectively. While the price difference is negligible, there are differences that may steer you in one direction or the other. The smaller model has an Intel UHD Graphics 620 chip and 12 hours of battery life while the larger one has an Intel UHD Graphics 600 chip and 10 hours of battery life. Both feature the same Intel Celeron dual-core N4000 CPU, USB A and C ports and a magnetic stylus dock. The $70 USI Pen stylus won’t be launching alongside the Chromebooks, though — it won’t be out until November.

We’ll likely see more USI-enabled devices shipping soon. Major partners like Google and Intel are currently working on USI products, but HP’s USI Pen is the only significant one slated to hit shelves. A single-stylus solution certainly sounds a lot more appealing than carrying around one per device, so hopefully more products will be released soon.

Apple releases fix for iOS 13’s battery drain and Siri issues

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There’s a corresponding iPadOS update as well.

Apple is still racing to fix iOS bugs days after the release of its latest iPhones. The tech giant has released an iOS 13.1.1 update (plus a corresponding iPadOS 13.1.1 version) that tackles a number of glaring problems. The most notable is a fix for a battery drain issue plaguing users across the board, but there’s also a solution for Siri’s problems recognizing requests on the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max. This addresses issues with restoring your device from a backup, too, so you won’t want to skip this if you’re interested in safeguarding your data.

Other fixes tackle a security flaw with third-party keyboard apps, slow Reminders syncing and Safari suggestions turning back on despite your preferences. While this is technically a minor release, there are plenty of crucial fixes that make it a must-have.

Glaukos Corporation (GKOS) Plunges 7.85%

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Glaukos Corporation (GKOS) had a rough trading day for Friday September 27 as shares tumbled 7.85%, or a loss of $-5.21 per share, to close at $61.17. After opening the day at $66.05, shares of Glaukos Corporation traded as high as $66.86 and as low as $60.58. Volume was 765,688 shares over 8,366 trades, against an average daily volume of n/a shares and a total float of 36.83 million.

As a result of the decline, Glaukos Corporation now has a market cap of $2.25 billion. In the last year, shares of Glaukos Corporation have traded between a range of $84.65 and $50.60, and its 50-day SMA is currently $n/a and 200-day SMA is $n/a.

Glaukos Corp is an ophthalmic medical technology company focused on the development and commercialization of breakthrough products and procedures designed to transform the treatment of glaucoma. It offers iStent, a micro-bypass stent for insertion in conjunction with cataract surgery for the reduction of intraocular pressure in adult patients with mild-to-moderate open-angle glaucoma. Its product pipeline also consists of iStent SA trabecular micro-bypass system, a two-stent product that is slightly wider than the iStent Inject and uses a different auto-injection inserter designed for use in a standalone procedure.

Glaukos Corporation is based out of San Clemente, CA and has some 437 employees. Its CEO is Thomas W. Burns.

Stocks to Watch: Rapid7 Inc. (RPD) Plunges 5.95%

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Rapid7 Inc. (RPD) had a rough trading day for Friday September 27 as shares tumbled 5.95%, or a loss of $-2.83 per share, to close at $44.71. After opening the day at $47.73, shares of Rapid7 Inc. traded as high as $47.73 and as low as $44.17. Volume was 1 million shares over 12,115 trades, against an average daily volume of n/a shares and a total float of 48.84 million.

As a result of the decline, Rapid7 Inc. now has a market cap of $2.18 billion. In the last year, shares of Rapid7 Inc. have traded between a range of $66.01 and $26.27, and its 50-day SMA is currently $n/a and 200-day SMA is $n/a.

Rapid7 Inc is a provider of security data and analytics solutions that enable organizations to implement an active approach to cyber security. The company combines security data and analytics platform that provides solutions to cyber security that enables organizations to find and eliminate critical weaknesses and detect attacks in their information technology (IT) environments. Its products include Nexpose, Metasploit, Appspider and UserInsight. The firm serves various industries including technology, energy, financial services, healthcare and life sciences, manufacturing, media, and entertainment. Geographically, it operates in the region of North America and derives revenue from maintenance and support service and by offering of other professional services.

Rapid7 Inc. is based out of Boston, MA and has some 1,246 employees. Its CEO is Corey Thomas.

Stocks to Watch: Cincinnati Bell Inc. (CBB) Plunges 6.15%

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Cincinnati Bell Inc. (CBB) had a rough trading day for Friday September 27 as shares tumbled 6.15%, or a loss of $-0.33 per share, to close at $5.04. After opening the day at $5.38, shares of Cincinnati Bell Inc. traded as high as $5.47 and as low as $5.00. Volume was 312,560 shares over 2,718 trades, against an average daily volume of n/a shares and a total float of 50.42 million.

As a result of the decline, Cincinnati Bell Inc. now has a market cap of $254.12 million. In the last year, shares of Cincinnati Bell Inc. have traded between a range of $16.10 and $3.19, and its 50-day SMA is currently $n/a and 200-day SMA is $n/a.

Cincinnati Bell Inc provides wireline and wireless telecommunication services in Cincinnati, Ohio, and surrounding markets in Kentucky and Indiana. It operates business through two segment. Entertainment and Communications segment provides high speed data, video, and voice solutions to consumers and businesses over an expanding fiber network and a legacy copper network. IT Services and Hardware segment provides sale and service of efficient, end-to-end communications and IT systems and solutions across the U.S., Canada and Europe. The company generates a substantial portion of its revenues by delivering voice and data services over access lines.

Cincinnati Bell Inc. is based out of Cincinnati, OH and has some 4,300 employees. Its CEO is Leigh R. Fox.

Stocks to Watch: Hill International Inc. (HIL) Soars 5.67%

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Hill International Inc. (HIL) had a good day on the market for Friday September 27 as shares jumped 5.67% to close at $2.98. About 113,525 shares traded hands on 484 trades for the day, compared with an average daily volume of n/a shares out of a total float of 56.04 million. After opening the trading day at $2.82, shares of Hill International Inc. stayed within a range of $3.04 to $2.80.

With today’s gains, Hill International Inc. now has a market cap of $167.01 million. Shares of Hill International Inc. have been trading within a range of $4.58 and $2.11 over the last year, and it had a 50-day SMA of $n/a and a 200-day SMA of $n/a.

Hill International Inc provides project and construction management, and other consulting services for the buildings, transportation, environmental, energy, and industrial markets. The company offers program management, project management, construction management, project management oversight, troubled project turnaround, staff augmentation, project labor agreement consulting, commissioning, estimating and cost management, and labor compliance and facilities management services.

Hill International Inc. is based out of Philadelphia, PA and has some 2,411 employees. Its CEO is Raouf S. Ghali.