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Russian President Vladimir Putin’s government has issued a warning to the U.S.: Don’t “meddle” in the country’s upcoming election. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2pSfYCm via Latest News

At least 12 people have died and several more critically injured in fire at an apartment block in the Bronx in New York City. Four children were among the dead, in "the worst fire tragedy in at least a quarter of a century", the city's mayor Bill de Blasio wrote on Twitter. New York City Fire Commissioner Daniel Nigro described the tragedy as “historic in its magnitude”. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2DwKjIH via Latest News

More than two decades after the deadliest bombing in Argentina’s history, the details of the unresolved massacre are only becoming more mysterious. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2lpeOJj via Latest News

Sen. Al Franken spoke to his supporters in Minneapolis Thursday evening after resigning due to sexual harassment allegations made against him. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2lnHzGa via Latest News

Washington Post reporter Carol Leonning joins MSNBC to discuss her new report that President Trump's legal team is preparing to attack Michael Flynn's credibility, should he accuse the president or his aides of wrongdoing. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2ln1y84 via Latest News

Solange just revealed she won’t be performing in South Africa at Afropunk’s upcoming New Year’s Eve show due to medical issues. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2C484vs via Latest News

ABBEVILLE, Ala. (AP) — Recy Taylor, a black Alabama woman whose rape by six white men in 1944 drew national attention, died Thursday. She was 97. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2pXNBD0 via Latest News

Secretary of Defense James Mattis previewed what’s next in the fight against ISIS, telling reporters that the U.S. will rely less on special forces and more on general forces, especially in Africa. NBC’s Hans Nichols reports. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2CdAbsc via Latest News

The White House has reportedly fired the members of Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS (PACHA) without explanation. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2lsMJAS via Latest News

In the wake of the recent attempted suicide bombing in New York City and the Las Vegas hotel shooting, the New York Police Department announced new steps to protect people in Times Square on New Year’s Eve. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2DvDQ0G via Latest News

Two New York City police officers were suspended after witnesses said they failed to leave their car to check on a young woman who was later found dead at the bottom of a stairwell. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2lhWouR via Latest News

Clashes pitting mainly jihadist and rebel fighters against regime forces backed by Russian warplanes killed at 66 people on the edge of Syria's northwestern Idlib province, a monitor said Friday. Among the victims were at least 19 civilians killed by air strikes, the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said, adding that the casualties were over 24 hours of fighting in an area straddling Idlib and Hama provinces. The head of the Observatory, Rami Abdel Rahman, said seven children were among the civilian victims. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2CkL22E via Latest News

Peruvian President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski's pardon of his predecessor Alberto Fujimori is an appalling "slap in the face" for his victims and a major setback for the rule of law, a group of U.N. human rights experts said on Thursday. "A humanitarian pardon has been granted to someone convicted of serious crimes after a fair trial, whose guilt is not in question and who does not meet the legal requirements for a pardon,” they said in a statement. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2Cm3Cp2 via Latest News

I know the struggle that is trying to find a winter hat or beanie that will stylishly fit over my massive head of hair ― which I recently transitioned back to its naturally curly state. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2pRvQVQ via Latest News

JERUSALEM (AP) — What would Jerusalem be without its walls? Poets have sung of them since ancient times, they are mentioned in the Book of Psalms, and they have shadowed conflicts past and present. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2DylewW via Latest News

The Trump administration moved on Thursday to eliminate key offshore safety regulations adopted in the wake of the deadly Deepwater Horizon oil spill, the biggest in the nation’s history. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2Dx3nXn via Latest News

Everything Amazon's Alexa learned to do in 2017    VentureBeat The best Alexa commands to try with your new Echo    KING5.com Why Did Amazon Buy a Wireless Camera Start-up?    nwitimes.com Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2ltLfXc via Technology

Chicago's Apple Store Has a Falling Ice Problem    Fortune New Chicago Apple store reportedly having issues with dangling icicles and falling snow chunks    SFGate This winter's Arctic blast exposed a design flaw in this Apple Store    Mashable Dangling icicles at Apple store not company's worst problem    Chicago Tribune Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2ltBRCy via Technology

Android Circuit: Samsung Confirms Galaxy S9, Launch Date Leaks, Oreo For OnePlus 5T, Nokia's Success    Forbes Video: New Galaxy Note 9 Concept Phone Sports A Tiny Notch    Android Headlines Huge leak may have revealed release timing for the Galaxy S9, Note 9, Pixel 3 and more    BGR note 8 not charging or powering on - Samsung Community - 200332    Samsung Community Warning!! Do not let your battery die! - Android Forums at AndroidCentral.com    Android Central Forums Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2Ckqjfn via Technology

Chrome OS, Not Android, Is Probably the Future of Google Tablets    Gizmodo Best Android Apps – New Year's Resolutions – January 2017    Android Headlines Google finally killed the Pixel-C, but the Pixelbook has all the same problems    Digital Trends The Pixel C has been dropped from the Google Store - Android Police    Android Police We don't throttle performance on our Android phones like Apple, say HTC and Motorola    Android Authority Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2C8Wtvo via Technology

Kodi Comes Full Circle With Early Release For The Xbox One    Forbes 5 Things You Didn't Know Your Xbox One Could Do    WIRED Kodi Lands on the Xbox One, Making It the Ultimate Set-Top Box    Gizmodo Original (2013) Xbox One review | TechRadar    TechRadar Kodi for the Xbox One | Kodi | Open Source Home Theater Software    Kodi Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2lv8H62 via Technology

Nintendo's Switch Brings Some Magic Back    New York Times Top 5 Switch Games of December 2017    IGN The Nintendo Switch Just Passed A Major Sales Record    Cinema Blend Nintendo Delays Rollout of 64-Gigabyte Switch Game Cards Until 2019    Wall Street Journal Switch's hidden Iwata tribute removed in latest update    Polygon Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2CdlnK7 via Technology

Hundreds of mobile games are listening to what you watch on TV    BGR PSA: Some Apps Monitor Your TV Habits For Advertising    Android Headlines Hundreds of Creepy Mobile Games Can Use Your Mic to Track What You Watch on TV    Gizmodo Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2lrMNAN via Technology

Apple Loop: Arrogant Apple Finally Apologies, Apple's Lack Of Design, Latest FaceID iPhone X Problem    Forbes Apple's Battery Controversy Response Is Brilliant    Seeking Alpha iFixit Reduces iPhone Battery Replacement Kits To $29    Ubergizmo Apple Inc. - AAPL - Stock Price Today - Zacks    Zacks Investment Research Apple iPhone, Facebook ad missteps end rough year for tech giants    The San Diego Union-Tribune Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2DxT1q6 via Technology

'I'm scared!' — Enjoy this grandmother's reaction to the Google Home Mini    Digital Trends Video of Italian Grandma Using Google Home Mini Goes Viral    PCMag Grandma goes viral while trying to talk with her new Google Home    KABC-TV Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2lj5HdN via Technology

Apple fought a company called Steve Jobs Inc. —and lost    Mashable A Steve Jobs Android phone? Oh please don't    CNET Apple battled a fashion brand called “Steve Jobs”—and lost    Quartz 'Steve Jobs' is an Italian company — and Apple can't do anything about it    The Verge Apple Hit With Class Action Lawsuit for Purposely Slowing Down Older iPhone Models    Complex Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2Dvbrbi via Technology

NASA lends a hand to new American Girl doll with Mars aspirations    Engadget American Girl Works With NASA For 2018 Girl Of The Year Doll: Meet Luciana Vega, An Aspiring Astronaut    Tech Times American Girl, NASA Come Together To Create An Aspiring Astronaut Doll    ValueWalk Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2CmcfzJ via Technology

Why Collecting 900 Korok Seeds in Zelda: Breath of the Wild Gets You a Giant Poop    IGN Shacknews Best Open World Game of 2017: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild    Shacknews Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2Cjgcrh via Technology

Oh great, even Chrome extensions are mining cryptocurrency now    BGR Popular Chrome extension with over 105000 users found secretly mining cryptocurrency    International Business Times UK Chrome extension with 105000 customers is secretly using their PCs to mine cryptocurrency    Gearbrain (blog) Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2EgPmOW via Technology

Chromecast Returns To Amazon, Which Nixes YouTube Early, Applies For 'AmazonTube'    Seeking Alpha Amazon updates Fire TV's YouTube app to redirect users to a web browser instead    TechCrunch YouTube on Fire TV? Things just got trickier    CNET Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2EdOLgD via Technology

Smart homes: Not just for tech geeks anymore    The Ledger Smart Home: Voice Control & Mesh WiFi Will Be Huge in 2018    Android Headlines Google has quietly become one of the world's most important hardware companies    Business Insider Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2pWwl15 via Technology

You can now pick up an iMac Pro in-store, for $4999 and up    TechCrunch Apple 2017 year in review: The 'Pro' desktop market is revisited with the iMac Pro, with more in the pipeline    AppleInsider (press release) (blog) Apple now offering iMac Pro for in-store pickup    The Verge Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2Eg6XGv via Technology

Toyota Camry review: the car that never fails to deliver    NEWS.com.au 2018 Toyota Camry XSE V-6    Car and Driver HEELS ON WHEELS: 2018 TOYOTA CAMRY REVIEW    The Auto Channel (press release) Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2lruJql via Technology

Porsche Mission E Details Emerge. Pricing Matches Tesla Model S    CleanTechnica Porsche Panamera Turbo review: This stunner has an engine could power a rocket    Hindustan Times Porsche Mission E Specs Leak: 670HP And 300-Mile Range For Hot Tesla Model S Rival    Hot Hardware Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2DvjWDe via Technology

'Destiny 2' leak reveals 'God of Mars' will be the game's second expansion    BGR Report: Next 'Destiny 2' Expansion Heads to Mars    RollingStone.com Destiny 2: Expansion II – Gods of Mars Outed on PlayStation Store    Hardcore Gamer Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2Clkf6k via Technology

Apple Patent Filing Describes Wireless Power Transfer System That Can Prioritize Devices    Mac Rumors Apple Patents Long-Range Wireless Charging Tech    ValueWalk Apple Patent Application Outlines Wireless Power System With Device Prioritization    Hot Hardware Apple Invents a Wireless Power Transfer System with Unique Optimum Power Scheduling & more    Patently Apple Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2BUfKwj via Technology

In half the cases it looked at, Which? found holidays were no more expensive after the promotion period ended. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2CobRRl via Online Shopping

London's FTSE indexes reached new heights after confounding downbeat expectations for the year. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2BRLguU via Online Shopping

But a think tank says inheritance will come too late to help young people on to the housing ladder. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2Ec84ae via Online Shopping

Exmo has confirmed that Pavel Lerner is safe after reports that he was thrown out of a car. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2C8Zj3e via Online Shopping

US investment giant is the latest to warn of a short-term hit to income from Donald Trump's tax act. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2liCksl via Online Shopping

The two had a heated meeting about interest rates in January 1991, newly-released papers reveal. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2lgQM3V via Online Shopping

Six people on average complain about gym membership every day, a charity reveals. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2zLVXNI via Online Shopping

African cities are getting "smart" by embracing technology and improving efficiency. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2CmUBMp via Online Shopping

Immunotherapy is a breakthrough technology that scientists hope will one day lead to cures for previously untreatable cancers. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2zJs5BB via Online Shopping

Gerry Cottle, the boss of Rooftop Film Club, explains what he learnt from his circus owner father. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2pQXt1u via Online Shopping

Asus has started pushing out a new update to its ZenFone 4 (ZE554KL) smartphone. Arriving as version V15.0405.1711.76, it's a major update that brings along Android 8.0 Oreo (which is inline with what was promised). The change-log published by the company includes features like more friendly setting UI design, background limits, autofill, smart text selection, and picture-in-picture. So as you can see, all the Oreo goodies are included in the update. Given the fact that it's an OTA roll out, it might take time for the update to hit your device - Asus says it'll take about one week... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2DwP852 via IFTTT

Verizon may officially not allow Google Pixel 2 bootloaders to be easily unlocked, but it has now come to light that the process is as easy as unlocking bootloaders of non-carrier Pixel 2 units. According to an XDA report (which cites forum posts from several of its own members), a simple fastboot command (specifically, fastboot flashing lock_critical) does the trick. It's worth mentioning that the method - described in detail in the XDA report we're referring - only works with the standard Pixel 2. Users of the XL model are currently out of luck. Also, there are high chances... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2BWtPJt via IFTTT

The Nokia 2 was unveiled at the end of October as HMD Global's lowest-end smartphone to date. It arrived in stores in certain markets last month, running Android 7.1.1 Nougat. Having an older version of the OS on board is pretty much par for the course for an entry-level handset, so that's not surprising at all. However, the Nokia 2 will be updated to Android 8.1 Oreo. Shocking as that may seem, the information comes straight from HMD's Chief Product Officer, Juho Sarvikas, so it's as official as it can get. The Nokia 2 is probably the cheapest phone to get a confirmation of an Oreo update... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2zMyTOK via IFTTT

Earlier today we saw that Apple issued an apology for not clearly communicating that it was capping the performance of certain older iPhones when their battery health degraded and offering to drop the price of battery replacement for these devices down to $29 for the entire year of 2018. Now, iFixit has announced that it too will be slashing the prices for all of its iPhone battery replacement kits down to $29 or lower. These kits are available from iPhone 7 and all the way back to iPhone 4S. A typical iFixit battery replacement comes with the battery along with all the tools that... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2CoySUe via IFTTT

Amazon has started registrations for the Honor View 10 launch in India, unsurprisingly exclusive to Amazon India. Registrations in this case doesn't mean you put any money down but simply that you will be alerted when the phone goes on sale, which will happen on January 8, 2018. The price is yet to be announced. The Honor View 10 is the flagship device in the Honor series, which is Huawei's online exclusive range. It has a 5.99-inch, 2160x1080 18:9 Full View display, 16MP + 20MP dual rear camera system, and 13MP front camera with face unlock. It runs on the Kirin 970 SoC with 6GB RAM... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2pUNXKK via IFTTT

Apple confirmed it slowed down old devices to keep the battery life, but the silent way the company pushed the feature angered many people. According to Reuters, at least eight owners filed lawsuits in US District Courts in California, New York, and Illinois and a similar one was deposited in an Israeli court. Apple iPhone 6s Slowing down iPhones on purpose was widely accepted as a bad move, but Apple said it had to implement the feature to keep the phones from shutting down abruptly. A case, filed on Thursday in San Francisco said that "the batteries inability to handle the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2DtPJ7e via IFTTT

We're completing our 2017 best camera roundup with a look at the Top 10 phones for video capture to come out this year. Unsurprisingly, some of these were already featured in the Top 10 rear cameras article from a couple of weeks ago, and whaddayaknow, some can also take pretty nice selfies. We're done with the stills, though, it's now time for video. #review-body .atitle b { color: #b23f33; height: 100%; display: inline-block; padding: 0 0.5em 0 0; } #review-body p.atitle { border-bottom: 2px solid #b23f33; } #review-body .atable td.value { float:... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2Cmsk8w via IFTTT

Amazon India is teasing a new upcoming device from Samsung. The landing page talks about a 'new way to shop', 'superior performance', and a 'stunning new look' before ending with 'coming soon'. We believe it is a successor to one of Samsung's older mid-range devices. Perhaps a 2018 Galaxy On7 or On8. That's pretty much all we can gather from the dark side view of the device and the fact that it says 'Shoot. Shop. On.' in the teaser. The page also talks about a new way to shop, suggesting a new payment system. Both, Samsung and Amazon, have their payment systems in India, Samsung Pay... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2Cj9KR6 via IFTTT

The Nokia TA-1077, which received a certification in China earlier this month and is already said to be the Nokia 3310 4G, has now been spotted on TENNA. The listing also includes images of the device. While details are scarce on the specifications front, one interesting info the listing reveals is that the handset will be powered by Yun-OS, an Android-based operating system from China's Alibaba. No information yet on what price tag the Nokia 3310 4G will carry and when exactly it will be available. Source | Via from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2ClcafD via IFTTT

Apple admitted purposely slowing down old iPhones, with plans to keep on doing it. This wasn't well accepted across the internet and major companies decided to dissociate from such practices. After HTC and Motorola's announcement yesterday, today LG and Samsung also confirmed not tinkering with the performance of older devices. LG G5 & Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Speaking to PhoneArena, an LG representative stated they "never have never will" do such a thing, adding that the company cares what the customers think. The other Korean manufacturer provided a longer answer: "Product quality... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2lkFLyr via IFTTT

T-Mobile has started rolling out the Oreo update to Motorola Moto Z2 Force units on its network. The update carries a build number of OCX27, and also includes Android security fixes for the month of December. This comes a week after the Moto Z2 Force on Verizon started getting Oreo, making Verizon the first US carrier to roll out the update. If you are on T-Mobile, you should be getting the update in the days to come, so be patient. Source | Via from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2ljbj7Q via IFTTT

Xiaomi joins the smart home speaker game with its latest announcement. The gadget is called Yeelight and is powered by Amazon's Alexa. The speaker's design is similar to the Echo Dot with a blue LED ring and volume control buttons on the top. Specs-wise, the speaker has quad-core Cortex-A53 CPU with 256 MB RAM and 256 MB internal memory. The Yeelight has six microphones that listen in 360 degrees with a 5-meter range. To reduce the echo, Xiaomi is using Acoustic Echo Cancellation and Beamforming technology. It has 4 GHz/5 GHz dual-band Wi-Fi connectivity, but can also be paired... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2Clv2v5 via IFTTT

Motorola has announced a permanent price drop for the popular Moto G5S Plus in India. The phone will now start at INR 14,999 ($235), a good INR 1000 drop over the previous price tag. The price drop is likely to better compete with newer competition in the market, many of which now sport an 18:9 display. The Moto G5S Plus has always been a pricier option in the budget segment in India and with this price drop Motorola is hoping it can still steer some of the prospective buyers away from the shinier competition and towards itself. The phone is available in 4GB + 64GB configuration... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2CaI0yI via IFTTT

Last week Huawei announced a new midranger with the name Enjoy 7S. The phone comes with Kirin 659 chipset, dual cameras on the back and the latest EMUI, based on Android Oreo. According to Evan Blass who proved himself in leaking valuable info, the phone will be sold outside China as Huawei P smart. The Huawei P smart will keep the same specs as the Enjoy 7S - 5.65" display with FullHD+ resolution and octa-core CPU, working at 2.36 GHz. The memory combinations are 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage or 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage, but Huawei would not surprise anyone if it decides to try... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2lszeAW via IFTTT

Last week, we saw reports of Apple slowing down the performance of older iPhones. Back then, Apple had provided a short statement to media stating it was doing this to protect devices with older batteries from suddenly shutting down. Obviously, that didn't go down so well with people who have had theories of Apple intentionally slowing down older iPhones, with multiple lawsuits being filed along with the hue and cry that comes with these sort of things. Today, Apple has released a full and formal statement regarding the situation surrounding the iPhone batteries and performance. Right... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2C7RRWn via IFTTT