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How are satellites and jets used the other 364 days of the year? from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2C63Lz0 via Latest News

From the astonishing solar eclipse that captivated millions across America to the end of the 20-year long Cassini spacecraft mission, 2017 was an astounding year for space discoveries. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2DIBPPB via Latest News

By Mirwais Harooni KABUL (Reuters) - Islamic State claimed responsibility for a suicide attack on Monday on a compound of Afghanistan's national intelligence agency in Kabul, which killed at least five people and wounded two. The blast comes a week after the group claimed responsibility for an attack on a training facility of the same agency, the National Directorate for Security, in Kabul that ended when the attackers were killed before causing significant casualties. In a statement issued through the group's Amaq news agency, Islamic State said it was also behind Monday's attack. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2BMsclC via Latest News

Persona 3 And Persona 5 Dancing Games' Japan Release Date, Gameplay, And Tracklist Revealed    GameSpot New trailers and more Persona news than your stolen heart can handle    Destructoid Persona 5 Anime Series Japanese Launch Date Revealed, Main Character Gets New Canon Name    IGN Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2kRwkpV via Technology

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A star of the reality television series "The Real Housewives of New York City" apologized Sunday after she was arrested in Florida, saying her visit to exclusive Palm Beach brought up "long-buried emotions." from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2BDd9Xq via Latest News

Galaxy S9 & S9 Plus To Feature A 3.5mm Headphone Jack: Leak    Android Headlines Galaxy Note 8 crushes iPhone X and Pixel 2 in OIS video recording comparison    BGR New Galaxy S9 Leak Reveals Safe Designs And Risky Gambles    Forbes Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2C7W779 via Technology

Pope Francis has taken another swipe at President Donald Trump, appearing to rebuke the US leader’s decision to recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. In his traditional Christmas message, the Pope called for a two-state solution to end the Israeli-Palestinian conflict – an issue that became further ensnared in contention earlier this month after Mr Trump changed the diplomatic status of Jerusalem and said the American embassy in Israel would be moved to the holy city. Following the President’s declaration, protests flared across the Middle East and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said the US was no longer qualified to sponsor the peace process between Israel and the Palestinians. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2BOOByN via Latest News

A senior federal judge in New York who oversaw the historic sovereign debt default cases brought against Argentina by creditors, Thomas Griesa, died on Christmas Eve at the age of 87, Special Master Daniel Pollack said. Griesa, whose rulings in the Argentina case brought him notoriety on Wall Street and infamy on the streets of Buenos Aires, ultimately ruled in favor of deep-pocketed hedge funds against the successive governments of Presidents Nestor Kirchner and then his wife Cristina Fernandez. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2kYcny7 via Latest News

Cotton is once again back on the production line in Greater Manchester after 40 years. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2l1Mnlt via Online Shopping

Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley have taught a robot to play. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2kTYL6Y via Online Shopping in Pakistan

Five people were killed when a city bus ploughed into a pedestrian underpass in western Moscow on Monday, traffic police said. It was not immediately clear what caused the accident as authorities said they were looking into several possibilities, including a technical malfunction. "A bus drove into a pedestrian underpass," a traffic police spokesman, Artyom Kolesnikov, told AFP. "According to preliminary information, five people died." Footage broadcast on national television showed a bus driving onto the pavement and then down the stairs of the underpass, running over several pedestrians before coming to a stop. Rescuers worked to pull the bus out Credit: AFP Moscow police said in a statement they were looking into two possible causes of the accident - the driver losing control of the vehicle and a technical problem with the bus. "The driver of the bus began movement and then changed his trajectory, which resulted in the bus going down into the pedestrian unde...

President Donald Trump sent out Christmas Eve wishes by praising himself for “leading the charge against the assault” on the phrase “Merry Christmas,” in yet another example of the president claiming to have won a dispute that never really existed. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2ptKEd6 via Latest News

'Blade Runner 2049' VFX reel shows CG tricks behind bleak landscapes    Engadget From Blade Runner 2049 to It: Week in geek's top science fiction and fantasy films of 2017    The Guardian (blog) Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2Da67d9 via Technology

'Smiles of 2017' video collage rolling out in Google Photos    Android Police Google Photos Starts Showing 'Smiles of 2017' Video Collage    NDTV These 7 features show why you should use Google Photos to store and manage all your photos and videos    Business Insider Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2C2RusA via Technology

Stable Version Of Android 8.0 Oreo Now Hitting LG V30 Units    Android Headlines Android 8.0 Oreo in beta testing for Xiaomi Mi A1, enables fast charging support    Android Police Xiaomi Mi A1 gets an Android 8.0 beta update, which also unlocks dormant fast-charging capabilities    Firstpost Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2zwVw9K via Technology

WhatsApp to stop working for some phones after Dec 31 but yours is not in list    India Today WhatsApp to Stop Working on BlackBerry 10 OS, Windows Phone 8.0 on December 31    NDTV WhatsApp will not work on these platforms after December 31: Here's what this means    The Indian Express Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2C8wSiA via Technology

Good news, the government can’t deny legal counsel to an American citizen who’s being imprisoned indefinitely on no charges. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2C1zuBB via Latest News

PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The Latest on President Donald Trump and his Christmas holiday (all times local): from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2DdrAld via Latest News

By Philip Pullella VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Francis strongly defended immigrants at his Christmas Eve Mass on Sunday, comparing them to Mary and Joseph finding no place to stay in Bethlehem and saying faith demands that foreigners be welcomed. Francis, celebrating his fifth Christmas as leader of the world's 1.2 billion Roman Catholics, led a solemn Mass for about 10,000 people in St. Peter's Basilica while many others followed the service from the square outside. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2BxQiww via Latest News

On Christmas Eve, President Donald Trump retweeted an altered image of himself that appeared to show a bloody splatter covering the CNN logo on the bottom of his shoe. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2C4i4nI via Latest News

It was a subdued Christmas Eve in the traditional birthplace of Jesus on Sunday, with spirits dampened by cold, rainy weather and recent violence sparked by President Donald Trump’s recognition of nearby Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2C4OHBI via Latest News

The United Arab Emirates has information that Tunisian women or women traveling on Tunisian passports might commit "terrorist acts" in the Gulf country, Tunisia's state news agency TAP said. Tunisia late on Sunday suspended flights from Dubai carrier Emirates to Tunis, with officials saying the airline was refusing to carry female Tunisian travelers. A spokesman for Tunisia's presidency did not elaborate on the security threat in a brief TAP article. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2Da8KeS via Latest News

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Tens of thousands of villagers in the southern Philippines spent their Christmas morning in emergency shelters Monday as the region dealt with the aftermath of a powerful storm that left more than 150 people dead. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2la7Kjr via Latest News

"On behalf of the Obama family, Merry Christmas!" from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2BCA98M via Latest News

President Donald Trump told friends at his lavish Mar-a-Lago club “you all just got a lot richer” after the passage of his tax cut legislation, CBS News reported Sunday. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2C24EIZ via Latest News

OnePlus 5T's Face Unlock May Infringe On Certain Patents    Android Headlines OnePlus 5 to Get OnePlus 5T's Face Unlock Feature    PCMag The OnePlus 5T's Face Unlock feature is coming to the OnePlus 5    The Verge Carl Pei on Twitter: "Due to popular demand, Face Unlock is coming for the OnePlus 5. Thanks for the feedback, and ...    Twitter OnePlus - NDTV Gadgets    NDTV Gadgets Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2DfIy2H via Technology

Nearly a month after the LG V30 Oreo beta program went live, the final build has started rolling out. Currently users in the company's home country of South Korea are getting the update. The update - which weighs in at around 1412 MB - is available both OTA as well as through the LG Bridge software, so you can also install it manually if you want. Needless to say, all the standard Oreo goodies are included in the update. In addition, LG's announcement reveals the update also brings along some LDAC-related improvements. No information on exactly when other key regions will get the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2lbguWw via IFTTT

Microsoft, Amazon employees bought services from trafficked sex workers    Khaleej Times Amazon and Microsoft employees caught up in sex trafficking sting    Engadget Amazon, Microsoft Employees Bought Sex Services From Trafficked Women - Report    Sputnik International Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2DU5Lsb via Technology

Apple is facing lawsuit after admitting to slowing down older iPhones    Inferse Advanced TrueDepth camera, Face ID "major drivers" of iPhone X user satisfaction    AppleInsider (press release) (blog) iPhone X users can't use Face ID to approve family purchases    The Verge Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2pALipg via Technology

Here's our roundup of 2017's top science-fiction and fantasy novels. from CNET http://ift.tt/2DSICGq via Mobiles

Microsoft, Amazon employees bought services from trafficked sex workers: Newsweek    The Day After Amazon and Microsoft employees caught up in sex trafficking sting    Engadget Amazon, Microsoft Employees Bought Sex Services From Trafficked Women - Report    Sputnik International Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2pvciX2 via Technology

Galaxy Note 8 crushes iPhone X and Pixel 2 in OIS video recording comparison    BGR New Galaxy S9 Leak Reveals Safe Designs And Risky Gambles    Forbes Best flagship smartphones of 2017: Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is numero uno, followed by Apple iPhone X and Google ...    Firstpost Best Camera Phones for Selfies that you can buy Right now    News Nexa (blog) Jio 299 and 199 Plans, Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) Launch, Apple Slowing Down iPhones, and More News This Week    NDTV Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2BOHTsN via Technology

WhatsApp to Stop Working on BlackBerry 10 OS, Windows Phone 8.0 on December 31    NDTV Will WhatsApp work on your phone in new year 2018?    Business Standard WhatsApp will not work on these platforms after December 31: Here's what this means    The Indian Express Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2pARxcM via Technology

By Yeganeh Torbati WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A federal judge in Seattle partially blocked U.S. President Donald Trump's newest restrictions on refugee admissions on Saturday, the latest legal defeat for his efforts to curtail immigration and travel to the United States. The decision by U.S. District Judge James Robart is the first judicial curb on rules the Trump administration put into place in late October that have contributed significantly to a precipitous drop in the number of refugees being admitted into the country. Refugees and groups that assist them argued in court that the administration's policies violated the Constitution and federal rulemaking procedures, among other claims. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2BXe8md via Latest News

An artist that could not be reached for more than a week after he painted a politically charged mural in southern China wrote on Twitter Monday that he has been "released". "I was released a few days ago and we are in my hometown now," the Twitter account of painter Hu Jiamin read days after Hong Kong newspaper Ming Pao reported that the couple had been taken away by plainclothes men. Hu noted in another post that he will return to France on December 30. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2l7G6ne via Latest News

Previous spending and the income squeeze will hit the traditional Christmas season, a survey suggests. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2kUQ6B6 via Online Shopping

Each week, we publish a gallery of readers' pictures on a set theme. This week, it is "jugaad", a colloquial Indian word meaning low-cost inventions and innovation. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2kVFJgh via Online Shopping

With so much volatility there is arguably limited value in reporting the ups and downs of the cryptocurrency. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2CREuFD via Online Shopping

It's the last week of the year, and Google Photos is offering a throwback to 2017 in the form of a new video collage. Dubbed 'Smiles of 2017,' the new Assistant-based collage is rolling out for some users. As the name suggests, the collage consists of pictures of people smiling, and the length of the slide show is about 40-60 seconds. Not all users are currently seeing it, but you can always check for it in the Assistant tab of the app or on the Web version of the service. Via from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2pwPgz3 via IFTTT

Earlier this month, Xiaomi launched an Oreo beta program for the Mi A1 smartphone. Early reports indicated that the build makes the fingerprint reader faster, and the dual-SIM feature needs improvements. And now, we have some more information related to the beta build. According to a new report, Xiaomi has enabled fast charging support in the build. So if you were disappointed with Mi A1's lack of fast charging out of the box, look out for the final Oreo release. The report also notes that Oreo has made app loading much quicker and animations have improved as well (as in, they are... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2zuWBiD via IFTTT

Motorola is rolling out an update to the Moto G5 Plus in India. The update brings just two changes, the November security patch and some stability improvements. Just received a update on my Moto G5 Plus....! http://pic.twitter.com/xZFxncNY5J— Suraj Sarkar (@surajsarkar481) December 24, 2017 Receiving the November security patch at the end of December is rather silly but that shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone aware of the Android update situation. Even more appalling is the fact that the G5 Plus as well as the newer G5s Plus are still running Android Nougat with no update on... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2BAydOi via IFTTT

Edward Snowden, along with security engineer Micah Lee, have released an Android app in partnership with The Guardian Project. This app is intended for citizens who themselves or their possessions are at risk and would like to monitor their surroundings to warn them of intruders. Called Haven, the app uses the sensors on your Android device to track various metrics. It uses the accelerometer to track the movement of the device and surrounding vibrations, camera to track movements of objects in view, microphones to track noises in the environment, ambient light sensors to track... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2BNLpTX via IFTTT

ZTE has launched a new color option for its dual selfie camera sporting Blade A3 smartphone. The option in question is Quite Blue, with which the total number of color options for the handset has increased to three - the other two being Glacier Blue and Obsidian Black. Pricing (CNY 799, or $120) as well as specs remain the same. To quickly refresh, the Blade A3 is powered by MediatTek's MT6737T SoC and sports a 5.5-inch HD display. RAM is 3GB, while internal memory is 32GB. The handset features a dual front camera setup (5MP + 2MP) and a 13MP rear shooter. It packs in a large,... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2BBgbvu via IFTTT

The vivo V7 has been given a lot to for an excellent first impression - FullView display, fashionable design, high-res cameras, snappy chipset, and a fancy title - Official Smartphone for FIFA World Cup 2018. But beyond all these niceties is vivo's continuing dedication on the selfie photography and the V7 puts your face on 24MP pictures. from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2DcRTIp via IFTTT

A couple of new Oppo phones have been launched. Dubbed Oppo A75 and A75s, the devices only differ in the amount of storage they offer. Specs-wise, the devices are powered by MediaTek's Helio P23 (MT6763T) SoC and sport a 6-inch display with 1080 x 2160 pixel resolution. RAM is 4GB, while storage is 32GB in case of the A75 and 64GB in case of the A75s. The handsets feature a 16MP rear camera and a 20MP front shooter. Measuring 156.5 x 76 x 7.5mm and weighing in at 152g, they run Android 7.1 Nougat and pack in a 3,200mAh battery. There's a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor as well.... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2zuWK5G via IFTTT

Last week, HMD Global announced the Nokia 6 has entered Beta Labs, meaning users who sign up for the program will be able to test Oreo on their units before the final roll out. However, it has now come light that Nokia 6 users in some key markets won't be able to participate in the program. According to a post on the company's support forum, the list of such regions include the US, China and Taiwan. Here's the complete statement: We also regret to inform you that this service is not available for Nokia 6 in US, China and Taiwan due to some additional requirements for technical... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2BOia3x via IFTTT

ZTE recently confirmed that the Axon 7 will be getting the Oreo update. This was a major news given that the Chinese company has already stopped the device's production. And now, the update's roll out time frame has been revealed. Over at ZTE's German forums, the company has confirmed in a post that Oreo for Axon 7 will start rolling in April 2018. Here's the translated post: Our plan is that we expect to distribute the new software update to your devices in April 2018. With the update, our new Stock + UI for the Axon 7 will also be available for the first time. As the post reveals,... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2C2iEQs via IFTTT

All the New Gestures You're About to Learn on the iPhone X    New York Times Get these essential apps for your new iPhone or iPad    AppleInsider (press release) (blog) What to Buy With the iTunes Gift Card You Unwrapped Today    Mac Rumors Score a new iPhone? Download these 12 apps    USA TODAY How to … transfer your data to a new phone    Irish Times Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2DeBZgG via Technology

The 11 best apps for your new Android phone    The Verge 10 must-have apps for your new Android smartphone    Android Authority (blog) 9apps Android App Store Updated With New Apps    MilTech Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2kTAfmk via Technology

PS4's PlayStation Network and Nintendo Switch's Eshop Having Some Connection Issues    GameSpot Nintendo's paid online service might be getting a delay    Destructoid Sorry, New Switch Owners: Nintendo's eShop is Offline    PCMag Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2kTHRVU via Technology

Apple Inc. Rumored to Cut iPhone Prices in Early 2018    Motley Fool iPhone X's Face ID can't be used for validating family purchases    TrueTech Technology News (blog) Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2DbTVZx via Technology

Analysts Cut iPhone X Shipment Forecasts, Citing Lukewarm Demand    Bloomberg Taiwanese Publication Spooks Market by Claiming Apple has Lowered iPhone X Orders for Q1 2018    Patently Apple Analysts project drop in iPhone X shipments    Axios Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2DMpo5F via Technology

Jason Schreier's Top 10 Games Of 2017    Kotaku Zelda director explains the lack of dungeons in Zelda: Breath of the Wild    Destructoid No More 'The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild' DLC: Nintendo Already Working On The Next 'Zelda' Game    Tech Times Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2pwDy7O via Technology

5 tips for your new Amazon Echo    CNET How to Set Up Amazon Echo Alexa and Google Home Smart Speaker: You Got the Latest Gadget for Christmas—Now ...    Newsweek Buyers' Guide: Choosing a smart speaker for your home    messenger-inquirer 10 things you didn't know your Amazon Echo could do    USA TODAY 'OK Google' and 'Hey Alexa': How to make the best of your new smart speaker    CTV News Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2zrPqrs via Technology

Samsung Galaxy S9's New Wireless Charging Pad, DeX Pad & More Confirmed?    International Business Times New Galaxy S9 Leak Reveals Safe Designs And Risky Gambles    Forbes Samsung Galaxy S9: Release date, price, specs and rumours about 2018's first Android superphone    Mirror.co.uk Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2DNgpRD via Technology

Google Photos Starts Showing 'Smiles of 2017' Video Collage    NDTV These 7 features show why you should use Google Photos to store and manage all your photos and videos    Business Insider Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2DRYYiS via Technology

OnePlus 5 to Get OnePlus 5T's Face Unlock Feature    PCMag The OnePlus 5T's Face Unlock feature is coming to the OnePlus 5    The Verge OnePlus is bringing its new Face Unlock feature to the older OnePlus 5    BGR Carl Pei on Twitter: "Due to popular demand, Face Unlock is coming for the OnePlus 5. Thanks for the feedback, and ...    Twitter OnePlus - NDTV Gadgets    NDTV Gadgets Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2DcdVv5 via Technology

Four Years Later, Destiny's 'Music Of The Spheres' Has Leaked    Kotaku Fans have published previously unreleased and missing Destiny album Music of the Spheres    PCGamesN Christmas for Destiny Music Fans: Music of the Spheres Leaked Online    TechRaptor Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2kVQLSL via Technology