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Sweden sends leaflets to 5m homes on how to prepare for war with Russia

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Sweden is preparing to issue a public information manual on what to do in the event of war, as debate in the country grows over how to deal with the threat from Russia. The brochure, due to be sent to 4.7m households, will inform the public how they can take part in “total defence” during a war and secure water, food and heating. The booklet with the working title If Crisis or War Comes will also give guidance on dealing with threats from cyber attacks, terrorism and climate change, the FT reported. Russia’s annexation of Crimea and military support for Ukrainian separatists, along with increased activity and exercises near the Baltics and Scandinavia have caused deep unease in Sweden. The neutral country has begun to reverse deep post war defence cuts and incursions by Russian planes and submarines have sparked intense public debate over whether to join Nato. Sweden has seen debate over whether to join Nato Credit:  Victor Svedberg / Regeringskansliet In September 2017, the countr...

Ashleigh Banfield Responds On Air To Insulting Email From Aziz Ansari Story Reporter

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HLN anchor Ashleigh Banfield on Tuesday criticized the woman who wrote an article alleging that actor Aziz Ansari had committed sexual misconduct, saying the writer had emailed her derogatory and anti-feminist comments. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2DgpAcy via Latest News

Humpback whale entangled in 285ft of rope freed by rescuers off coast of Hawaii

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A humpback whale spotted off the coast of Hawaii entangled in 285ft of rope has been freed by rescuers. The animal was first spotted on Thursday by the captain of a fishing boat near Makena Beach, on Maui island. "On release, the animal immediately breached several times," the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) said in a statement. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2DdksGg via Latest News

Pope meets with abuse survivors, weeps with them in Chile

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SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Pope Francis met on Tuesday with survivors of priests who sexually abused them, wept with them and apologized for the "irreparable damage" they suffered, his spokesman said. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2DeRZj2 via Latest News

Airbus gets early 2018 jump on rival Boeing with Mexico order

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Airbus got an early jump on rival Boeing for 2018 with news Tuesday that low-cost Mexican airline Volaris has ordered 80 of its popular A320 planes for a total $9.3 billion. The planned purchase, which entails deliveries over the next eight years, comes after the European Aerospace giant overtook Boeing last year in terms of aircraft orders, booking 1,109 against the US company's 718. "The announcement of the investment in 80 Airbus aircraft by Volaris for a total $9.3 billion is very important," Mexican Communications Minister Gerardo Ruiz said, accompanied by Volaris executives. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2DbgfTs via Latest News

Senator reaches for nonexistent glasses and takes them off anyway

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Today's collective LOL at the expense of lawmakers came courtesy of Senator Orrin Hatch, who just reached for his glasses and, upon finding there were none there, decided to take them off anyway. SEE ALSO: This state senator wants to revive net neutrality in California The 83-year-old was deep in the middle of the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing for Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen when he made the gaffe. Of course Twitter pounced like a rabid fox on the nonsensical gesture. Here it is in all its glory. And here's perhaps the best of the inevitable jokes that followed. .@OrrinHatch we got you, dude http://pic.twitter.com/ymMhRuiiOS — The Daily Show (@TheDailyShow) January 16, 2018 Hatch’s communications director Matt Whitlock followed up the incident with a pretty boring explanation — “The senator wears reading glasses and normally reads over his notes one last time before questioning witnesses in a hearing” — before his official account made a slightly funnier j...

Blessing of the animals on St. Anthony's Day

The feast of St. Anthony, Spain’s patron saint of animals, is celebrated each year. On the eve of St. Anthony’s Day, riders guide their horses through a bonfire in the village of San Bartolome de Pinares as part of the Luminarias ritual in honor of St. Anthony the Abbot. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2mFM6EB via Latest News

Pakistani police arrest suspect in rape and murder of 7-year-old girl

By Mubasher Bukhari LAHORE, Pakistan (Reuters) - Pakistani authorities on Wednesday arrested a suspect in the rape and murder of a 7-year-old girl that ignited nationwide protests and outrage over allegations of government inaction, two police officials said. Police found Zainab Ansari's body in a garbage dumpster in Kasur district near the eastern city of Lahore last week, four days after she was reported missing. Residents of the area have said the murder was the 12th such incident in a year, and has fueled fears a serial rapist killer might be on the loose. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2BaKxne via Latest News

Tim Cook: People didn't pay attention to iPhone battery update - CNET

Commentary: In an interview with ABC News, Apple's CEO concedes the company could have been clearer in communicating what it was doing to their phones. from CNET http://ift.tt/2FOdklp via Mobiles

Nintendo Labo uses carboard 'Toy-Cons' video - CNET

It's one of the wackier console accessories we've ever heard of, but it also looks like it aims to celebrate STEM concepts through building. from CNET http://ift.tt/2mJPGh3 via Mobiles

YouTube yanks videos showing dangerous 'Tide Pod challenge' - CNET

Video site is working to combat what health officials describe as a spike in teens purposely ingesting laundry detergent packets. from CNET http://ift.tt/2FOr3bC via Mobiles

Hair analyzer will take a deep look inside those split ends - CNET

The Schwarzkopf Professional SalonLab haircare system includes a handheld device with sensors that measure internal hair quality and create a customized shampoo. from CNET http://ift.tt/2CzXeg6 via Mobiles

Behold Origin PC's flashy laser-etched computers - CNET

Impressive laser-etched or texture-printed panels join the company's Custom Paint options. from CNET http://ift.tt/2FOducv via Mobiles

3 awesome features coming to Firefox that you can get right now - CNET

The upcoming Firefox 59 will help you stop sites from asking for permission to send you notifications and know your location, but you can stop these right now in the current build of Firefox with a little digging. from CNET http://ift.tt/2mIu70d via Mobiles

5 ways to clean up your Facebook news feed - CNET

Get the news you want without the stuff you don't want. from CNET http://ift.tt/2FP2VFI via Mobiles

Apple's first comedy series to star Kristen Wiig - CNET

The untitled show is just one of three projects Apple has ordered from Reese Witherspoon's production company. from CNET http://ift.tt/2DfGYOG via Mobiles

Apple employee commuter buses reportedly attacked near SF - CNET

Windows were smashed on five commuter shuttles in suspected pellet gun attacks, according to an Apple memo seen by the Guardian. from CNET http://ift.tt/2DjARge via Mobiles

High utility bills? Your thermostat might be on the wrong wall - CNET

Proper thermostat placement can keep you comfier and save energy. from CNET http://ift.tt/2mPCMPq via Mobiles

11 tips to help you get better at Rocket League - CNET

Tired of getting dunked on in Rocket League? Here are 11 tips to help take you to diamond and beyond. from CNET http://ift.tt/2DsQgtM via Mobiles

Do you wash your sheets enough? Probably not - CNET

Your sheets may be harboring stowaways and other grossness. Here's what to do about it. from CNET http://ift.tt/2tbntSQ via Mobiles

Net neutrality allies are ready to fight. But can it be saved? - CNET

It's been a busy few weeks on the net neutrality battleground. Here's a refresher on where things stand in the form of an FAQ. from CNET http://ift.tt/2mGfFpw via Mobiles

Buy a Galaxy S8 or Note 8, get a free pair of AKG Bluetooth headphones - CNET

Samsung's latest phone promotion includes a free pair of wireless headphones. from CNET http://ift.tt/2rkV6Va via Mobiles

Nintendo Labo lets you build Switch accessories from cardboard - CNET

Nintendo is taking a DIY approach with Labo, which lets you create paper-craft "toy-cons." Clever. from CNET http://ift.tt/2mOUmTs via Mobiles

New biggest radio telescope to help detect alien signals - CNET

China plans to build another big radio telescope that could boost the quest to determine if we're alone in the universe, and solve other long-standing mysteries. from CNET http://ift.tt/2mPhTUA via Mobiles

Google to fix Wi-Fi-slaying Chromecast bug on Thursday - CNET

An Android update should keep your home network from succumbing to potentially crippling data bursts. from CNET http://ift.tt/2EOG0JB via Mobiles

Mario Andretti on EVs, autonomy and his friend, Dan Gurney video - Roadshow

Mario Andretti joined us on stage for an amazing interview on everything from what's new in IndyCar in 2018 to his feelings on electric Lamborghinis. from CNET http://ift.tt/2DKmu1z via Mobiles

Land Rover Defender Works V8 packs 400 hp for 70th anniversary - Roadshow

That's one hell of a birthday party, even if you can't get 'em in the US. from CNET http://ift.tt/2mPBjsj via Mobiles

Facebook watch party turns video into a group experience - CNET

A test lets people in Facebook groups simultaneously watch and comment on the same Facebook video -- live or already published. from CNET http://ift.tt/2Dse2GE via Mobiles

Google's art selfie app doesn't work in some states video - CNET

The app uses facial recognition to find your art lookalike and has hit the top of app charts. But not everyone is able to use the selfie feature. from CNET http://ift.tt/2DeoUEu via Mobiles

'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' stars blast film's all-male version - CNET

Mark Hamill, John Boyega and director Rian Johnson mock the bizarre no-women edit. If only Carrie Fisher were here. from CNET http://ift.tt/2DLTyGB via Mobiles

Facebook to continue its probe into Russian meddling on Brexit - CNET

The social network agrees to reopen its investigation after initially saying it found only a minimal amount of UK-related activity. from CNET http://ift.tt/2FNtlru via Mobiles

Apple is taking a page out of Amazon's playbook by teasing its new campus

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Apple is taking a page out of Amazon's playbook by teasing its new campus    Business Insider Apple to pump $350B into US economy over next 5 years, pay record $38B in repatriation taxes [u]    AppleInsider (press release) (blog) Apple, Returning Overseas Cash, to Pay $38 Billion Tax Bill    Bloomberg Apple accelerates US investment and job creation    Apple Newsroom (press release) Apple Contributions To The US Economy: New Campus, 20000 Jobs    ValueWalk Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2ETc7Yn via Technology

Nintendo Labo Is A Bizarre New DIY Game "Experience"

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Nintendo Labo Is A Bizarre New DIY Game "Experience"    GameSpot Nintendo Announces Nintendo Labo, A Wild New Experiment For Switch    Kotaku Nintendo Labo combines the magic of Nintendo Switch with the fun of DIY creations    Nintendo Nintendo Labo | Nintendo    Nintendo Nintendo is making a bunch of weird DIY cardboard toys for the Switch and they're awesome    The Verge Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2mGxNQ9 via Technology

Tim Cook says users will be able to turn off iPhone battery performance throttling in future iOS update

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Tim Cook says users will be able to turn off iPhone battery performance throttling in future iOS update    9to5Mac Apple CEO Tim Cook Says Power Management Feature in Older iPhones Will Be Able to Be Turned Off in Future Update    Mac Rumors Tim Cook: 'Maybe we should have been clearer' over iPhone throttling    ZDNet Smartphones' Major Biometric Sensors to Be Face Recognition Sensors and Under-Display Fingerprint Sensors    Etnews It's Time for Apple to Build a Less Addictive iPhone    New York Times Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2re1hKU via Technology

Apple, Google Reroute Employee Buses After Series of Attacks Near San Francisco

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Apple, Google Reroute Employee Buses After Series of Attacks Near San Francisco    Gizmodo Buses carrying Apple and Google workers had their windows broken in a series of targeted highway attacks    Business Insider Apple rerouting employee shuttles after highway attacks shatter windows on buses during commutes    TechCrunch Apple diverting worker shuttles because of smashed windows    AppleInsider (press release) (blog) Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2rlvkjC via Technology

Microsoft puts Minecraft boss in charge of Xbox games

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Microsoft puts Minecraft boss in charge of Xbox games    The Verge Minecraft Boss Promoted To Oversee Xbox Games And More    GameSpot Microsoft taps 'Minecraft' leader to run its game studios    Engadget Minecraft boss is now in charge of all Xbox game efforts    VentureBeat Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2ERHmTY via Technology

Malicious Link Texted to Mac and iOS Devices Can Cause Freezes and Resprings [Updated]

Malicious Link Texted to Mac and iOS Devices Can Cause Freezes and Resprings [Updated]    Mac Rumors Dangerous iPhone Bug Is Causing Chaos    Forbes 'chaiOS' bug can cause iMessage to crash with a text message    Engadget PSA: This link will crash Messages on iOS and macOS, cause resprings & more    9to5Mac This Nasty Link Crashes Apple's Messages Apps    Tom's Guide Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2FIznK3 via Technology

Google's Project Fi Adds Unlimited 'Bill Protection'

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Google's Project Fi Adds Unlimited 'Bill Protection'    PCMag Google's Project Fi now caps data bills at $60    TechCrunch Google's Project Fi now offers unlimited data (with a catch)    Engadget Alphabet (GOOGL) Stock Price, Financials and News | Fortune 500    Fortune PSA: Project Fi works in any phone — mostly    Android Authority Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2mQt5jF via Technology

Intel: Problem in patches for Spectre, Meltdown extends to newer chips

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Intel: Problem in patches for Spectre, Meltdown extends to newer chips    Business Insider Beware of hackers and scams when you're installing Meltdown andSpectre patches    BGR AMD Targeted By Class Action Suit Over Spectre Vulnerabilities    Tom's Hardware Fake Spectre and Meltdown patch pushes Smoke Loader malware - Malwarebytes Labs | Malwarebytes Labs    Malwarebytes Labs Potential legal trouble for Apple over old batteries    Bangkok Post Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2mKptij via Technology

Google's AutoML lets you train custom machine learning models without having to code

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Google's AutoML lets you train custom machine learning models without having to code    TechCrunch Google Has Made It Simple for Anyone Tap Into Its Image Recognition AI    Gizmodo Google tool lets you train AI without writing code    Engadget Cloud AutoML: Making AI accessible to every business - The Keyword    The Keyword Cloud AutoML: How Google aims to simplify the grunt work behind AI and machine learning models    ZDNet Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2mCqAAC via Technology

Apple is giving $2500 stock awards to some employees

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Apple is giving $2500 stock awards to some employees    CNBC Apple Employees Reportedly Getting a $2500 Stock Bonus This Year    Fortune The Republican Tax Law Prompts Apple to give Bonuses of $2500 in Stock to most Global Employees    Patently Apple Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2FPPTrx via Technology

The Google Speed Update: Page speed will become a ranking factor in mobile search

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The Google Speed Update: Page speed will become a ranking factor in mobile search    Search Engine Land Google will make page speed a factor in mobile search ranking starting in July    TechCrunch Google Search will start ranking faster mobile pages higher in July    VentureBeat Official Google Webmaster Central Blog: Using page speed in mobile search ranking    Google Webmaster Blog Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2DjcgYN via Technology

2019 Chevrolet Silverado Diesel Engine Will Be Made in Flint, Michigan

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2019 Chevrolet Silverado Diesel Engine Will Be Made in Flint, Michigan    Motor Trend 2019 Chevy Silverado Diesel: Everything we know    Autoblog (blog) 2019 Silverado Engines: Flint Plant To Build 3.0L Duramax Diesel    GM Authority (blog) Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2mD8tKS via Technology

Fortnite's Huge Success Means Its Studio's Other Game Might Not Live On

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Fortnite's Huge Success Means Its Studio's Other Game Might Not Live On    GameSpot Fortnite Battle Royale's Success Is Hurting Epic's Other Games    Kotaku Epic casts doubt on the future of Paragon as developers are moved to Fortnite    PC Gamer Epic Games' Fortnite    Epic Games 'Fortnite: Battle Royale': The Evolution of World's Largest Battle Royale Game    RollingStone.com Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2mK9vEK via Technology

HTC Vive vs. Vive Pro

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HTC Vive vs. Vive Pro    Digital Trends Vive Pro's Better Graphics Will Need A Better PC    Android Headlines HTC Vive raises the bar for VR    BlackEngineer.com Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2EOgFzt via Technology

Samsung just launched a brand new Galaxy Note 8 version that you absolutely can't buy

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Samsung just launched a brand new Galaxy Note 8 version that you absolutely can't buy    BGR Samsung Wants Athletes To Capture The Best Moments Of The 2018 Olympic Winter Games    Tech Times Samsung unveils special Note 8 for PyeongChang Olympic Winter Games    Digital Trends Samsung to hand out free Galaxy Note 8 to PyeongChang participants    The Korea Herald Sorry: Samsung's Latest Phone Is for Olympians Only    Men's Journal Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2mHOMBs via Technology

Match.com's Alexa skill is giving people bad dating advice

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Match.com's Alexa skill is giving people bad dating advice    VentureBeat Lenovo Unveils New Digital Assistants, AR Glasses And Cameras And ThinkPads At CES 2018    Forbes Amazon Music Unlimited is getting even more unlimited    Mashable Google Home vs Amazon Alexa - how the personal voice assistants stack up against each other    9news.com.au Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2ri7i9k via Technology

This is the Galaxy S9 of our dreams

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This is the Galaxy S9 of our dreams    BGR Buy a Galaxy S8 or Note 8, get a free pair of AKG Bluetooth headphones    CNET Galaxy S9 Could Be Denied Samsung's Revolutionary New Technology    Forbes Hands on: Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) and A8+(2018)    Techgoondu Samsung Galaxy On7 Prime First Impressions    NDTV Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2rhonjJ via Technology

Overwatch League Picks Up 10 Million Viewers In First Week

Overwatch League Picks Up 10 Million Viewers In First Week    GameSpot Overwatch League attracts 10 million viewers in first week, averages 280k viewers per minute    PC Gamer Overwatch League Drew Over 10 Million Viewers in its First Week    Bleeding Cool News What do owners of the Patriots, Rams, Grizzlies and Flyers have in common? A big bet on eSports.    Washington Post Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2DgEsaS via Technology

Siri's podcast-promoting 'Give me the News' feature is now out of beta

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Siri's podcast-promoting 'Give me the News' feature is now out of beta    TechCrunch Video: Apple gets ready to ship HomePod after month-long delay    AppleInsider (press release) (blog) Apple, Inc.'s HomePod Launch Could Be Imminent    Motley Fool Inventec begins shipping long-awaited HomePods    Taipei Times Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2reIwXz via Technology

Xbox Game Pass Adds Halo Wars 2, NBA 2K17, and Six More Games in February [Update]

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Xbox Game Pass Adds Halo Wars 2, NBA 2K17, and Six More Games in February [Update]    Twinfinite Darksiders II, Halo Wars 2, and more join Xbox Game Pass next month    Windows Central Two incredible cult classics come to Xbox backwards compatibility    Polygon Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2mJecit via Technology

Nintendo Labo: The DIY cardboard accessory for Switch

Labo will turn Switch controllers into a piano, a fishing rod, a motorbike or even a robot suit. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2rfWNmR via Online Shopping in Pakistan

YouTube singer Chrissy Chambers wins revenge porn case

Chrissy Chambers is awarded damages from her ex-boyfriend who posted sexual videos of her online. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2rixHnd via Online Shopping in Pakistan

YouTube toughens advert payment rules

The video-clip platform will require creators to have more than 1,000 subscribers to feature adverts. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2mEvEog via Online Shopping in Pakistan

BT guarantees broadband speeds for two new services

Only 250,000 homes will be able to access the new services - a fraction of the total connected to the internet. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2DkTlNy via Online Shopping in Pakistan

Kitty Perry and the copyright lessons for seven-year-olds

A new campaign aims to make lessons about intellectual property infringement fun. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2rhkQSs via Online Shopping in Pakistan

Drone hit newly erected crane during Kent site survey - report

It struck a crane that was not in place when the pilot carried out site safety check, a report says. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2DaiWEz via Online Shopping in Pakistan

Belgium 'abduction': Woman uses phone map to provide her location

A 19-year-old woman finds her location in Charleroi in Belgium and alerts her brother. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2mBUMMe via Online Shopping in Pakistan

Bitcoin dips below $10,000 for first time since December

The crypto-currency has nearly halved in value since its peak in December. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2mGIhPD via Online Shopping in Pakistan

Alcatel Verso

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The Alcatel Verso features a 5-inch display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 SOC with 2GB RAM and 16GB expandable storage. The phone is powered by 2050 mAh battery and runs Android 7.0 Nougat. from PhoneArena - Phones http://ift.tt/2DosFdP via Latest Devices

Amazon Echo and Music Unlimited coming to Australia and New Zealand

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Amazon is expanding its smart assistant lineup to two new markets. Amazon customers in Australia and New Zealand can take advantage of Amazon's virtual assistant starting February 1. Today, customers in these markets can pre-order three different Echo devices. The Echo, Echo Dot, and the Echo Plus. Smart hardware will arrive to customers starting on the above date. Amazon Music Unlimited In order to complete the Echo experience, Amazon is also launching its Music Unlimited service so you can ask Alexa to play music for you from its own streaming service, or from other... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2DiKjg0 via IFTTT

Essential Phone gets Oreo beta 3 update

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If you are an Essential Phone owner, and have your device enrolled in the company's Oreo beta program, here's a new for you: the Oreo beta 3 update is now available. You can download it manually from the company's official website, or wait for the OTA. Earlier today we released Oreo Beta 3 over OTA. You can learn more about Oreo Beta and download the release here: http://ift.tt/2FOf7GN Essential (@essential) January 17, 2018 As for what's included in the update, there are two changes when compared to the previous build: January security patch (which includes fixes for Spectre and... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2Dgq8Pu via IFTTT

alcatel 3C goes official in Italy with 6" 18:9 screen, €129.99 price tag

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The alcatel 3C got the leaked press render treatment a week ago, and in the meantime it's already been officially announced in Italy. This is the first device to go official from alcatel's newly revamped roster, that was teased at CES. All of the phones should be showcased at MWC next month. The 3C comes with a 6-inch 1,440x720 display with the oh-so-trendy 18:9 aspect ratio (and a 76% screen-to-body ratio), but that's just about the only exciting thing about it. It's powered by the MediaTek MT8321 chipset, which has a 1.3 GHz quad-core CPU with antiquated Cortex-A7 cores. That's paired... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2mFRRCc via IFTTT

Samsung's dedicated AI chips to outclass Apple and Huawei in the second half of the year

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Apple and Huawei have already introduced AI-focused chipsets last year, the A11 Bionic and Kirin 970, respectively. Not one to allow itself to be left out of the latest trends in the mobile world, Samsung is reportedly working tirelessly on a Neural Processing Unit (NPU) of its own. For mobile devices, the company is said to have already reached "the technological levels of Apple and Huawei", or so unnamed sources in Korea claim. Samsung will even "come up with better chips" (than Apple and Huawei) "for sure in the second half of the year". The race is on, then. Samsung Galaxy... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2EPKZJU via IFTTT

Huawei video teases new fast charge tech - 48% in 5 minutes... but there's a catch

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Huawei's Watt Lab is talking up a next-generation quick charging technology, which could fill a phone's battery to 48% in just 5 minutes. The setup shown in the video is a bit unconventional, however. The good stuff starts around the 50 second mark. You can see that the battery has many more connectors than a battery you find in phones today. Subdividing the battery and charging each piece separately is not a new trick but it sure is effective. But notice that you don't charge the battery inside the phone - instead the battery is taken out and charged in an external device. We wouldn't... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2mFQjbf via IFTTT

BlackBerry Keyone Bronze Edition arrives in China

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BlackBerry had an event at CES 2018 where the company introduced a Bronze edition of the Keyone. When we had a hands-on with the device, we were told the phone would arrive in the EU, Middle East, and Asia. Today Blackberry announced the start of pre-orders for the new color option on its Weibo page, making China the debut market for the Bronze variant. The Bronze edition differs from the all-Black and Silver variants only in the color of the metal parts. It rocks the same hardware - 4.5" IPS LCD screen with a 3:2 ratio and a hardware QWERTY keyboard below. The chipset is... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2rkHlpG via IFTTT

Deal: Samsung Galaxy Note8 (Exynos, dual-SIM) on eBay for $725

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Another day, another Samsung Galaxy Note8 deal. This one is from eBay (US-based seller) and asks $725 for the stylus-packing flagship. It's the dual-SIM Exynos version of the phone, which should work in most places in the US. Note that AT&T's Band 30 and T-Mobile's Band 71 are not supported (those have already rolled out to some of the larger US cities). And you're not getting warranty. You can check out the deal here, but note that it may not last long. Only a limited quantity is left and only in Black. Or have another look at yesterday's deal. from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2EPOFeE via IFTTT

Exynos 7872 unveiled: hexa-core CPU with A73 cores, plus an iris scanner

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Samsung officially unveiled the Exynos 7872 chipset, which we already saw on the Meizu M6s. The new chip is part of the mid-range Exynos 5 series, but packs some more upscale features. It is built on a 14nm process and features a hexa-core CPU with two clusters: 2x Cortex-A73 (2.0GHz) + 4x Cortex-A53 (1.6Ghz). The graphics power is supplied by a Mali-G71 GPU. The chipset has built-in support for an Iris scanner, something currently reserved for flagship devices. Also, the camera department boasts 1080p @ 120fps video recording capabilities as well as Smart Wide Dynamic Range. But... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2DoZ83K via IFTTT

Apple HomePod may launch soon as supplier reportedly ships first batch

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Apple missed the holiday rush as it delayed the HomePod to early 2018 while Amazon and Google cashed in. Cupertino still hasn't nailed down the exact launch date, but info from one of the suppliers suggests that it's coming soon. Inventec has started shipping an initial batch of 1 million units, says an anonymous insider source. Apple has contracted two companies to build its smart speaker - Inventec (which also assembles AirPods) and Foxconn. In total 10-12 million units are expected to ship this year, split evenly between the two companies. Another insider claims that the delay... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2DI0vbD via IFTTT

Deal: Free AKG Bluetooth headphones with Galaxy S8 and Galaxy Note8 in the US

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The Galaxy S9 is right around the corner but now might be a good time to snatch last year's flagship on a deal. Samsung offers free AKG Y50BT Bluetooth headphones with the purchase of a Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+, Galaxy S8 Active and Galaxy Note8 in the US. The deal can be found on the online retail platform Shop Samsung. To claim the gift, you have to head to the Galaxy S8 or Galaxy Note8 page on the Samsung website. After choosing a carrier and a color you get to pick the AKG headphones. If bought separately, the Y50BT costs between $150 and $180. AKG is part of the brand... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2mEIoLo via IFTTT

Xiaomi will update 40 devices to MIUI 9

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Hats off to Xiaomi - it supports its devices for a long time. A long time. The company announced that it will update 40 devices to the latest MIUI 9 software. Some flagships already got it, but there are some really old devices on this list - some dating back to 2012! Admittedly, MIUI 9 is based on Android 7.0 Nougat (or older), but it is heavily customized. Still, we're talking about 6-year-old devices here. Most Androids get left out in the cold after less than 2 years (especially the cheaper models). Anyway, here is the full list (some of those are already updated, others are... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2mGyt85 via IFTTT

Samsung Pay reaches 3M users in India

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Yesterday we told you that the Galaxy On7 Prime is available from today in India. There was an official launch event where Sandeep Singh Arora, Vice President of Marketing at Samsung, introduced the phone. He also stated that 3 million users in India have already signed up for Samsung Pay since its introduction in March 2017. Sandeer Singh Arora The service supports major banks like Axis, Citi, HDFC, and Standard Chartered with Mastercard, Visa and American Express cards. Samsung also partners with Paytm and UPI for unified payments. Devices, compatible with Samsung Pay in... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2DqOBoy via IFTTT

Sony sets a date for its MWC 2018 event

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Bright and early in the morning of Monday, February 26 Sony will unveil new devices. That's the third day of the MWC. Of course, the press invite just promises technological innovation without telling us exactly what we'll see. The rumor mill forecasts a high chance of Xperia XZ Pro - Sony's foray into OLED displays coinciding with a switch to 18:9 aspect ratio (nary a bezel in sight). This phone can mark several other firsts for the company, including its first dual camera on the rear (its first dual selfie cam is on the XA2 Ultra). There may also be a successor to the Xperia XZ1... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2mDB1UH via IFTTT

Rep. Pramila Jayapal Is Skipping Trump's State Of The Union Speech Due To His 'Racism'

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The list of Democrats planning to boycott President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address later this month continues to grow. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2DswU8f via Latest News

Meizu introduces the M6s with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner

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You've read the rumors, and you've seen the leaks - now is time for the official unveiling of the Meizu M6s. The Chinese company introduced today the phone with an 18:9 tall screen, new Exynos 7872 chipset with hexa-core CPU and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner that unlocks the screen in 0.2 seconds. While the position of the sensor below the power button is a first for Meizu, the Samsung-built SoC is first for any smartphone. The Exynos 7872 is coupled with six CPU cores - two Cortex-A73 at 2.0 GHz and four Cortex-A53 at 1.6 GHz for power efficiency. The GPU is Mali-G71 MP3. RAM... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2FKF7TD via IFTTT

OnePlus 5T open beta 2 adds new OnePlus Switch app for switching between devices

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OnePlus has released OxygenOS Open Beta 2 for the OnePlus 5T based on Android Oreo that comes with a whole host of improvements and some new features. The most notable addition is a new OnePlus Switch app designed to make it easy to switch to a new OnePlus device from an existing one from any Android brand. Another addition is a new clipboard feature that's activated whenever you mark and copy something across the device. The phone will then let you search, translate or share that text. In terms of improvements, there are some to the battery for managing high power consumption... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2DHeiiH via IFTTT

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Google will penalize websites that load slowly on phones - CNET

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How tech giants plan to keep fake news out of 2018 election - CNET

Facebook, Google and Twitter explain during a Senate committee hearing what they're doing to stop propaganda from spreading during the midterm elections. from CNET http://ift.tt/2DdHixq via Mobiles