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What actually closes in a US government shutdown?

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Hundreds of thousands of US government defense workers, park rangers and business regulators could be temporarily out of work if Congress fails to pass a budget before a midnight Friday deadline. This time, about 850,000 workers, out of a total 3.5 million, could be told to stay home -- without pay -- until Congress reaches an agreement, the American Federation of Government Employees estimates. The 1.5 million uniformed members of the US military, mostly in the Defense Department but also 40,000 with the Department of Homeland Security, will remain at work. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2Bg4dWZ via Latest News

House GOPers Say A Secret Memo Could End The Trump-Russia Probe. Their Staff Wrote It.

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WASHINGTON ― House Republicans spent the end of the workweek telling everyone who would listen that the American people must be allowed to see a top-secret four-page document that could bring an end to special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation into Russian interference with the 2016 elections. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2EWQ0As via Latest News

Watch Halsey's Powerful Speech At The 2018 Women's March

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Singer-songwriter Halsey turned up for her second Women’s March in New York on Saturday, one year after showing up to the Washington, D.C., event that drew a crowd noticeably larger than the group that turned out for President Donald Trump’s inauguration day. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2DTjGyZ via Latest News

Tick, tick … boom? If the shutdown comes, who will pay the price?

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With Republicans in control of all three branches of government, a shutdown would do nothing to convince Americans that the GOP can govern effectively. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2DwYFg0 via Latest News

Supreme Court blocks redrawing of North Carolina congressional maps

The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday blocked a lower court's order for North Carolina to rework its congressional map because Republicans violated the Constitution by drawing electoral districts intended to maximize their party's chances of winning. The conservative-majority court granted a bid by Republican legislators in North Carolina to suspend the Jan. 9 order by a federal court panel in Greensboro that gave the Republican-controlled General Assembly until Jan. 24 to come up with a new map for U.S. House of Representatives districts. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2mVaEKH via Latest News

This Photo Of Me At The Women's March Went Viral And Changed My Activism Forever

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Being a black woman in this country is an exercise in ongoing frustration and fear. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2FZdoyF via Latest News

What happens now the US government has shut down?

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Congress failed to pass a spending bill by Friday at midnight, triggering a shutdown of the federal government. The move has big repercussions for America. US troops will continue their duties, and post will get delivered, but almost half of the two million civilian federal workers would be barred from doing their jobs. Here's a look at what it means to shut down the government. Intelligence work will be scaled down The workforce at the 17 US intelligence agencies will be pared down significantly. An official said employees who are considered essential and have to work will do so with no expectation of a regular pay cheque. While they can be ordered to stay on the job, federal workers can't be paid for days worked during a shutdown. In the past, however, they have been paid retroactively even if they were told to stay at home. National Parks and museums The Smithsonian museums in Washington, and the National Zoo, which are huge tourist attractions, will close from Monday if th...

Here's the Latest on Apple's Alexa Competitor, the HomePod

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Missing in action since June 2017. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2n1L5b9 via Latest News

PlayStation Is Launching A New Line Of Collectible Figurines

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PlayStation Is Launching A New Line Of Collectible Figurines    Game Rant Amiibo-Like PlayStation Totaku Figurines Detailed    COGconnected Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2mXVBju via Technology

Xiaomi Mi A1 second take: For $215, it offers the best value of any Android smartphone right now

Xiaomi Mi A1 second take: For $215, it offers the best value of any Android smartphone right now    Android Police Xiaomi Mi A1 review    Digital Trends Xiaomi Mi A1 launched in India    BGR India Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2DoqFPK via Technology

Play Books v4 prepares to launch audiobooks with support for casting and Android Auto [APK Teardown]

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Play Books v4 prepares to launch audiobooks with support for casting and Android Auto [APK Teardown]    Android Police Google Play store will soon sell audiobooks    SlashGear It looks like the Google Play store will soon sell audiobooks    The Verge Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2mVhRJZ via Technology

Meizu M6s

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The Meizu M6s boasts trendy fullscreen all-metal design and Halo on-screen button, which has a pressure-sensitive display area beneath itself. Inside, a 2.0 GHz, Samsung Exynos 7872 hexa-core processor, is joined by 3GB of RAM and either 32 or 64GB of native storage. There's a 5.7-inch 18:9 display at the front, which has the lowly resolution of 720 by 1440 pixels. A 3,000mAh battery sporting 18W fast-charging is powering the whole shebang. from PhoneArena - Phones http://ift.tt/2BcQlNk via Latest Devices

Alcatel 3c

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Alcatel 3c packs a 1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek MT8321 processor, coupled with 1GB RAM and 16GB expandable storage. An 8-megapixel rear-camera is present as well, along with a secondary 5-megapixel camera in the front. from PhoneArena - Phones http://ift.tt/2rrBCP1 via Latest Devices

Gross Domestic Product by Industry, 3rd quarter 2017

Gross Domestic Product by Industry, 3rd quarter 2017 Finance and insurance; durable goods manufacturing; and information services were the leading contributors to the increase in U.S. economic growth in the third quarter of 2017. According to gross domestic product (GDP) by industry statistics released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis, 18 of 22 industry groups contributed to the overall 3.2 percent increase in real GDP in the third quarter. Full Text Published January 19, 2018 at 06:30PM Read more at bea.gov

This Flu Season Is The Worst Possible Time For A Government Shutdown

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Flu cases are continuing to rise in the U.S., with some states, such as California, seeing record numbers of patients seeking medical attention. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2mSTrRt via Latest News

N.Korea cancels S.Korea visit by advance team for art troupe

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SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea on Friday abruptly canceled plans to send a delegation led by the head of a hugely popular girl band to South Korea over the weekend to check preparations for a trip by a North Korean art troupe she also leads during next month's Pyeongchang Winter Olympics. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2DnTdss via Latest News

Turkey says it will press ahead with all out attack on Kurdish held city of Afrin in Syria

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Turkey said Friday that it would press ahead with a full scale assault on a Kurdish enclave in northern Syria despite pleas from the US to hold back.  Ankara has been threatening for days to send its forces into Afrin, a Syrian district near the Turkish border controlled by Kurdish forces who are allied with the US but mortal enemies of Turkey.  Turkish troops shelled the area on Friday and said it was moving units of commandos near the border as well as mobilising pro-Turkish Syrian rebel groups for the attack. “This operation will take place; the terror organisation will be cleansed,” said Nurettin Canikli, Turkey’s defence minister. "The operation has actually de facto started with cross border shelling.” Mr Canikli said Syrian opposition fighters would lead the attack with the support of Turkish ground forces.  Graphic: Areas of control in Syria As of Friday night, an all out ground invasion did not yet appear to be underway. Turkey has in the past promised a major in...

What actually closes in a US government shutdown?

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Hundreds of thousands of US government defense workers, park rangers and business regulators could be temporarily out of work if Congress fails to pass a budget before a midnight Friday deadline. This time, about 850,000 workers, out of a total 3.5 million, could be told to stay home -- without pay -- until Congress reaches an agreement, the American Federation of Government Employees estimates. The 1.5 million uniformed members of the US military, mostly in the Defense Department but also 40,000 with the Department of Homeland Security, will remain at work. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2Bg4dWZ via Latest News

One year into Trump's presidency, is the Russia probe what will bring him down?

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Now James Comey is gone, fired by Trump for failing to end the Russia inquiry. The most critical of the three is headed by Special Counsel Robert Mueller, a former head of the FBI who has expanded his inquiry to looking at Mr Trump’s murky business affairs. The activities of Trump’s son, Donald Trump Jr and his son-in-law Jared Kushner, are under intense scrutiny from Mueller’s investigators. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2mTaEdu via Latest News

The Flu May Be Spread Just By Breathing, Study Says

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No coughing or sneezing required from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2rt6Ipt via Latest News

Gymnastics stars speak out against Larry Nassar

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Aly Raisman and Jordyn Wieber, two members of the 2012 USA Gymnastics team that stole the show at the London Olympics, were among the victims to give powerful statements against Larry Nassar. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2DqDRHU via Latest News

Net firms 'better' at removing hate speech, says EU

The European Union says that 70% of material deemed to be offensive is removed within 24 hours. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2DqRMO9 via Online Shopping in Pakistan

Data-stealing spyware 'traced to Lebanon'

Nation-state malware dubbed Dark Caracal uncovered by security researchers. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2FUABlu via Online Shopping in Pakistan

Thousands hit in OnePlus credit card hack

About 40,000 customers of OnePlus could have had card details stolen in the attack by cyber-thieves from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2DuJHHi via Online Shopping in Pakistan

TalkTalk most complained-about broadband provider

The Post Office came out worst for landline services and Vodafone worst for mobile services. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2DlNzXF via Online Shopping in Pakistan

Apple hit with complaint by South Korean consumer group

A South Korean consumer group has filed a complaint against Apple over iPhone slowdown. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2mMYGSy via Online Shopping in Pakistan

Google tackles Chromecast wi-fi blasting bug

The problem can knock out home networks by overwhelming routers with data surge, it said from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2DRTYv2 via Online Shopping in Pakistan

Chrissy Chambers: Revenge porn almost killed me

Singer Chrissy Chambers describes how her life changed when her ex posted an explicit video online. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2mPO0DG via Online Shopping in Pakistan

Uber co-founder Travis Kalanick a billionaire after $9.3bn investment deal

Travis Kalanick is selling shares worth $1.4bn as a consortium invests $9.3bn in Uber. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2mO69Rf via Online Shopping in Pakistan

Detroit Motor Show: What the cars of the future may look like

A range of concept cars and trucks are showcased at the 2018 Detroit motor show. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2ERPFis via Online Shopping in Pakistan

Apple and Google buses under fire in Silicon Valley

Buses carrying Apple and Google employees to work have been targeted while en route. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2DmLgHV via Online Shopping in Pakistan

Lancashire Police uses Amazon Alexa to deliver updates

The force says the home app is being used to tell "the public about important neighbourhood issues". from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2mPF7Jv via Online Shopping in Pakistan

Intel fix causes reboots and slowdowns

The chip-maker says the patches it has issued to fix two security flaw can cause further problems. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2DLZ6Rn via Online Shopping in Pakistan

Tide Pod challenge: YouTube blocks videos after poisoning fears

American teenagers have been swallowing laundry detergent and posting videos online as part of a challenge. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2FPO664 via Online Shopping in Pakistan

Apple to pay $38bn on foreign cash pile

The payment is expected to be the largest of its type following US tax code changes. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2rjM62N via Online Shopping in Pakistan

Turkish jets pound Kurdish militia in new Syria offensive

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Turkey on Saturday launched a new air and ground operation to oust a Kurdish militia from their northern Syrian enclave, defying US warnings that the action risked further destabilising the area after almost seven years of civil war. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan had repeatedly vowed that Turkey would root out the "nests of terror" in Syria of the People's Protection Units (YPG) militia which Turkey deems a terror organisation. Turkey's army said operation "Olive Branch" began at 1400 GMT and was aimed at the YPG and Islamic State (IS) jihadists. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2DTscOt via Latest News

Overwatch League pro suspended for homophobic insult against opponent (Updated)

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Overwatch League pro suspended for homophobic insult against opponent (Updated)    PC Gamer Overwatch League pro suspended for homophobic remark on livestream    Polygon Overwatch League Schedule, Games, And Results - Stage One, Week Two    GameSpot xQc on Twitter: "I didn't say what I said on stream with malicious intent, I legit did not compute the whole thing before. I ...    Twitter Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2Bg9pKr via Technology

Check Out Overwatch's Cool New Legendary Hanzo Skin

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Check Out Overwatch's Cool New Legendary Hanzo Skin    GameSpot Hanzo's new legendary skin celebrates his Japanese heritage    Dot Esports Overwatch: Here's Every New Skin That's Coming Next Week (Jan 2018)    Heavy.com Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2DU1CVG via Technology

Apple CEO Tim Cook: I don't want my nephew on a social network

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Apple CEO Tim Cook: I don't want my nephew on a social network    Business Insider Apple CEO Tim Cook Discusses Overusing Technology in New Interview    Mac Rumors Apple's Tim Cook talks education, says he wouldn't want his nephew using social media    AppleInsider (press release) (blog) Apple brings it home    Washington Times Apple plans new US campus and to pay $38bn in foreign cash taxes    The Independent Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2BeI9vX via Technology

Dissidia Final Fantasy's First Major Tournament Shows Its Potential And Pitfalls

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Dissidia Final Fantasy's First Major Tournament Shows Its Potential And Pitfalls    Kotaku Final Fantasy VII Remake Gets New Concept Art At Series 30th Anniversary Exhibition    Siliconera Final Fantasy 14's next update brings back Kefka, one of the series' best villains    PC Gamer FINAL FANTASY XIV Patch 4.2 - Rise of a New Sun    YouTube Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2Dy00mM via Technology

A flaming superhero car and dieting trucks at the 2018 Detroit Auto Show

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A flaming superhero car and dieting trucks at the 2018 Detroit Auto Show    Ars Technica Crowds swarm Detroit auto show on public's first day    The Detroit News 5 cars at Detroit's Auto Show that I'd buy. And 4 I won't.    MLive.com Analysis | Here are some of the key takeaways from the Detroit auto show    Pittsburgh Post-Gazette We were promised smartphones on wheels    The Verge Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2BgDp91 via Technology

There are problems with Apple's iPhone battery explanation — and the company might end up paying the price in court

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There are problems with Apple's iPhone battery explanation — and the company might end up paying the price in court    Business Insider South Korean prosecutors probe Apple over iPhone slowdowns    AppleInsider (press release) (blog) I tried to get my iPhone 6 battery replaced — here's what happened    CNBC Apple - PopCulture.com    PopCulture.com 'We want to help America,' Apple CEO Tim Cook says of moving foreign money back to US    ABC News Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2DtlZw0 via Technology

Los Angeles Gladiators vs New York Excelsior | Match Recap

Los Angeles Gladiators vs New York Excelsior | Match Recap    Overwatch Wire Overwatch League – New York Excelsior vs Los Angeles Gladiators – S1W2    Overwatchscore New York Excelsior continue Korean dominance in OWL    Dot Esports Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2Bi4XLh via Technology

Xiaomi Mi A1 review

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Xiaomi Mi A1 review    Digital Trends Xiaomi Mi A1 launched in India    BGR India Xiaomi Mi A1 Android One Phone Review    Mighty Gadget (press release) (blog) Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2Bf2Jw3 via Technology

New pickups from Chevy, Ford, and Ram mean that truck buyers will enjoy great deals in 2018

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New pickups from Chevy, Ford, and Ram mean that truck buyers will enjoy great deals in 2018    New York Daily News 12 Cool Things About the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado    Automobile 2019 Chevrolet Silverado chief engineer talks turkey with Tim Stevens    CNET Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2Dn962v via Technology

Silent Hills' PT teaser is now playable on PC thanks to fan remakes

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Silent Hills' PT teaser is now playable on PC thanks to fan remakes    PC Gamer PT is back, as a fan-made remake for PC    Polygon Dedicated Fans Recreate PT for the PC    mxdwn.com Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2EYw2oS via Technology

It looks like the Google Play store will soon sell audiobooks

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It looks like the Google Play store will soon sell audiobooks    The Verge Play Books v4 prepares to launch audiobooks with support for casting and Android Auto [APK Teardown]    Android Police Google Play store will soon sell audiobooks    SlashGear Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2DqSYRz via Technology

'Destiny 2' has another problem with diminishing rewards

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'Destiny 2' has another problem with diminishing rewards    Engadget New Destiny 2 Problem, New Bungie Apology    Kotaku Bungie Acknowledges Destiny 2's Faction Tokens Issue; Further Clarifies Information Regarding Season 2 Weapons    Gameranx (blog) Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2DWqcp3 via Technology

Overwatch League: An owner's view of the latest esports sensation

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Overwatch League: An owner's view of the latest esports sensation    VentureBeat Overwatch League: Blizzard's Big Gamble    GameSpot South Korean Overwatch Team Lunatic-Hai Disbands    Kotaku Overwatch review    TechRadar Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2DyLds2 via Technology

This Week In The Business: Nintendo Enjoys The Fruits Of Its Labo

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This Week In The Business: Nintendo Enjoys The Fruits Of Its Labo    Kotaku Years after predicted “death,” game consoles are doing better than ever    Ars Technica Nintendo Switch is so good it put me off video games – Reader's Feature    Metro Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2rrJQXj via Technology

Review: Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition

Review: Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition    Hardcore Gamer Console Corner: Street Fighter V Arcade Edition review    Milton Keynes Citizen Street Fighter 5 Arcade Edition: All New V-Trigger Moves    Twinfinite Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2DwI6Re via Technology

Metal Gear Survive Guide: What You Need To Know To Know Make It Through The PS4 And Xbox One Beta

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Metal Gear Survive Guide: What You Need To Know To Know Make It Through The PS4 And Xbox One Beta    GameSpot Metal Gear Survive Has Microtransactions, Requires Online Connection    IGN Metal Gear Survive Trailer Shows Off Four-Player Co-Op Shenanigans    Twinfinite Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2mXaxyr via Technology

Malicious Chrome Extensions Increases YouTube Views: Report

Malicious Chrome Extensions Increases YouTube Views: Report    Android Headlines These Malicious Google Chrome And Firefox Extensions Are Near Impossible To Manually Remove    Hot Hardware Nine Chrome Browser Extensions to improve your productivity    TWCN Tech News (blog) Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2DS3Ogi via Technology

5 best robots to serve the family unveiled at CES 2018

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5 best robots to serve the family unveiled at CES 2018    South China Morning Post A glimpse at the future of tech in 2018 from CES    New Zealand Herald Are domestic robots the way of the future?    The National Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2mV1SM8 via Technology

Weekly poll results: the Xperia XA2 duo is Sony's best mid-range effort yet

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Sony unveiled three phones at CES and the Xperia XA2 and XA2 Ultra got a warm reception in last week's poll. There's no clear favorite, the votes for these two are nearly evenly split (the Ultra wins by a nose). Many appreciated the upgrades that Sony brought to the XA line-up, things like 4K video recording and bigger battery. Sony's screens are also held in high regard, especially now that the smaller phone made the jump to 1080p resolution. The revamped Xperia design didn't go over so well, however, people found it stale and many harped on the bezels. The Xperia L2 was mostly... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2DrYBip via IFTTT

Counterclockwise: The record-holding phones

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Did you know that the heaviest phone in our database is the Samsung Galaxy Camera GC100? At a hefty 300g, this is one chunky headset though we should give it props for having an entire point and shoot camera built in. 21x optical zoom with OIS, xenon flash and everything! Samsung Galaxy Camera GC100 Okay, "phone" may be a bit of a stretch here but when you look at the extremes of each measurement you are bound to find some oddities. We should disclose that we filtered out the most unpopular devices - everything on this list is odd sure, but not unheard of. If you're into selfies,... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2Bh8cCs via IFTTT

Moto G5S Plus review

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Introduction The Moto G5S Plus is one of the most balanced phones Motorola has on offer and it's selling at a really attractive price. And we finally got round to reviewing it, that is. Oh well, our timing isn't spot on but the package and the price are. from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2BgmsLR via IFTTT

Alcatel 5 and 3V listings show up on Amazon France, specs still scarce

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TCL announced the revamped structure of its alcatel smartphone lineup at CES - in broad strokes, at least. Strictly speaking, no device went official then and there, and it wasn't until January 17 when the alcatel 3C kicked things off. What we have now are a few listings from Amazon France, where the alcatel 5 and alcatel 3V have been listed for pre-order. Amazon isn't known for providing the most thorough or accurate specsheets, but there are a few details revealed, alongside the prices of the two smartphones. The alcatel 5's price is set at a cent short of €230 and it will come with... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2ro4xDg via IFTTT

Apple HomePod gets FCC certification, coming to market soon?

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Apple's HomePod is coming and there's no stopping it now. About time, really - the smart speaker was unveiled on June 5 last year, with a market launch initially planned for December and then pushed back to early 2018. Well, early 2018 it is, and the HomePod has now received FCC certification. Apple HomePod FCC ID label location Following a rumor from earlier this week that a million units have been dispatched from manufacturer Inventec's warehouses, the smart speaker should be hitting the shelves any day now. At least in the countries from the initial wave of availability,... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2DvrQQt via IFTTT

Deal: Essential Phone now available for CAD 460 on Koodo, Telus

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The Essential Phone can now be snatched for a mere CAD 460 (the equivalent of around $370) in... well, Canada. Telus subsidiary Koodo is offering the PH-1 (black only) at that price free of contract, though you'd still need to have an extra CAD 15 for a SIM. the offer is live on Telus too, where the SIM card will be CAD 5 more expensive. While it's CAD 100 more than what the handset ran for around Black Friday, the price is still a bargain for the Essential Phone, which comes with top-quality build and flagship internals. Despite a less than impressive sales record and... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2FY7LAE via IFTTT

LG G6+ going for $599 in US ($200 off)

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The LG G6+ has received a solid price cut in the US, where the unlocked version of the device is currently going for $599.99. Retailer B&H is offering the phone at that rate, down $200 from the tag the device usually carries there. As already mentioned, it's a carrier unlocked version, and is compatible with GSM and select CDMA networks (all Big Four US networks should be included). There's no information on exactly when the promo ends. For more info, head to the Source link below. Source from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2DRuUnF via IFTTT

Apple's Beats is on Tom Brady's side - CNET

Commentary: In an ad to coincide with the AFC Championship game, Beats features the New England Patriots quarterback being deaf to criticism. from CNET http://ift.tt/2mZp0cY via Mobiles

Facebook shirks responsibility, says experts can't be trusted - CNET

Commentary: In asking Facebook's so-called community to decide which news sources are trustworthy, Mark Zuckerberg offers a truly disturbing rationale. from CNET http://ift.tt/2DpqyXY via Mobiles

Astell & Kern’s music player supercharges headphone sound - CNET

This portable music player that delivers a bigger bang for your tunes. from CNET http://ift.tt/2mVH5I3 via Mobiles

Watch a pilot battle incredible winds to secure a landing - CNET

Commentary: At Dusseldorf airport in Germany, windy landings are a regular occurrence. This one, however, looks like it was especially fun. from CNET http://ift.tt/2F0KAo5 via Mobiles

The Vista Spark amp sounds better than it looks - CNET

Incredibly enough the Vista Spark is an awesome sounding, yet affordable amplifier. from CNET http://ift.tt/2EYdIfF via Mobiles

2019 Chevy Silverado chief engineer sits down to talk tech video - Roadshow

We chat with GM's Tim Herrick to learn how Chevy's new truck can run on a single cylinder, among other innovations. from CNET http://ift.tt/2DTMjwj via Mobiles

2019 Chevrolet Silverado chief engineer talks turkey with Tim Stevens - Roadshow

Tim Herrick, chief engineer for the 2019 Silverado, stopped by the Roadshow stage during the 2018 Detroit Auto Show to go over all the changes that his team made to the new truck. from CNET http://ift.tt/2DmVDrf via Mobiles

Amazon raises some Prime membership fees, Detroit Auto Show wraps video - CNET

In this week's recap, Amazon Prime's monthly membership costs increase by 18 percent. Meanwhile, the Detroit Auto Show highlights the trucks of the future. from CNET http://ift.tt/2Bibohs via Mobiles

The secret's out for 'Star Trek: Discovery' star Shazad Latif - CNET

The actor who plays Lt. Ash Tyler reveals his most surreal -- and most painful -- acting moments as his character's big twist is finally revealed. Spoilers! from CNET http://ift.tt/2mZNBhV via Mobiles

You won't believe Darrell's DIY football-themed home theater - CNET

Show Us Yours: Some people hire home installers. Darrell from Illinois hired himself to build his sports-tastic home-theater room. The results are pretty astounding. from CNET http://ift.tt/2Bg8x8I via Mobiles

Trump's itchy Twitter thumbs have redefined politics - CNET

In the year since his election, Donald Trump has used Twitter as an official White House channel for everything from policies and praise to bullying and brinksmanship. from CNET http://ift.tt/2mXqoNh via Mobiles

Trump’s Decision To Keep Parks Open During Shutdown Puts Politics Before Safety

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WASHINGTON — As a government shutdown grew increasingly likely this week, the Trump administration scrambled to find a way to keep America’s national parks and monuments open — albeit without rangers, restrooms and other visitor services. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2FVj1hb via Latest News

Delta issues new rules on emotional support animals

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After the airline said it saw a spike in animal incidents, passengers must now provide documentation for their pet to the airline within 48 hours of their flight. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2EYSuOW via Latest News

Photos of the week: 1/12 - 1/19

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A house of horrors was discovered in Perris, California at the start of the week. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2BgtU9U via Latest News

Texas judge pushes jury for acquittal in child trafficking case, saying God told him to do it

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District judge Jack Robison interrupted jurors’ deliberations to say they should not convict 32-year-old Gloria Elizabeth Romero Perez. Judge Robison then reportedly recused himself for the remainder of proceedings. Perez, of Buda, Texas, was convicted anyway on one count of continuous traffic of a person and jailed for 25 years, the site said. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2DQSdhr via Latest News

Watch Halsey's Powerful Speech At The 2018 Women's March

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Singer-songwriter Halsey turned up for her second Women’s March in New York on Saturday, one year after showing up to the Washington, D.C., event that drew a crowd noticeably larger than the group that turned out for President Donald Trump’s inauguration day. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2DTjGyZ via Latest News

Googe CEO: A.I. more important to humanity than fire, electricity

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Google CEO Sundar Pichai discusses the importance of developing artificial intelligence and why it’s good that humanity is concerned about its development. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2DtHInl via Latest News

Apostrophes trip up Kazakhstan's move away from Russian alphabet

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Kazakhstan's quarter-century struggle to assert its autonomy from former overlord Russia has hit an unlikely snag: the lowly apostrophe.  A vast but sparsely populated country wedged between Russia and China, Kazakhstan came under the rule of its northern neighbour as Russia and Britain jostled for control of Central Asia in the Great Game. It also came under its linguistic influence, and to this day, many Kazakhs speak more Russian than their Turkic native tongue.  This became especially concerning after Russian state media, which remain popular in Kazakhstan, helped whip up Russian-speaking separatists to fight government forces in Ukraine in 2014. In April, Kazakhstan's president of 27 years, Nursultan Nazarbayev, ordered the government to prepare a new Kazakh alphabet based on Latin characters and ditch the one based on Russia's Cyrillic script, which the Soviets implemented in 1940. He has said this will give Kazakhstan “real independence” and help it join the “informa...

The Donald Trump Show Wraps Up First Season

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WASHINGTON – At least from a ratings standpoint, America’s 45th presidency without a doubt has had a successful first season, tremendous even. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2BfCkOZ via Latest News