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Samsung aims to ship 43 million Galaxy S9 and S9+ units this year

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Samsung has reaffirmed its belief that the Galaxy S9 duo will outperform the S8 phones by announcing its plans to ship 43 million units this year - that's for Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ combined. Korean publication The Bell reports that Samsung has given this target to its component suppliers. For the first quarter, Samsung expects 12 million units to leave the factories, then 13 million, then 10 million and finally, 8 million in the last three months of 2018. Some adjustments may be made going forward. That's slightly higher than the 41 million Galaxy S8/S8+ units that the company... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2Fs6G7L via IFTTT

Xiaomi Mi 7 takes the Geekbench test, matches other Snapdragon 845 phones

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The Xiaomi Mi 7 (aka Dipper) is still roaming the wild benchmark fields - the latest sighting provides us with a Geekbench 4.1 score from the Snapdragon 845-powered phone. The unit had 6GB of RAM while a previous leak showed 8GB, which suggests there will be two memory tiers (the Mi 6 was available with 4GB and 6GB RAM). Both the single and multi-core scores are in line with what we've seen of Snapdragon 845 chipsets. A strong showing from what is rumored to be a $475 phone (which will put in direct competition with the Zenfone 5z). JRGRAPH_EXPANDABLE_VERSION = false;... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2p6vrLA via IFTTT

Samsung adds more devices to the Oreo update schedule

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Samsung Canada published an Oreo update notice, which fills in many more devices than were listed on the Turkish site and there are some differences in the dates (that was expected with staged rollouts). Here are the phones scheduled for an Android 8.0 Oreo update and the planned release dates. Again, this is from Canada, so some of these have already been updated in other regions. March 18 Samsung Galaxy S8 • Samsung Galaxy S8+ March 28 Samsung Galaxy Note8 Spring/Summer 2018 Samsung Galaxy S7 • Samsung Galaxy S7 edge • Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2FulYst via IFTTT

Samsung Galaxy S9+ gets torn down by iFixit, found hard to repair

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It's the Samsung Galaxy S9+'s time to get the iFixit disassembly treatment and for us to have a good look inside its beautiful glass and metal hull. The teardown starts off like you'd expect for a waterproof glass and metal phone - with a heatgun, opening pick and a lot of nervous prying. The battery is glued in place and required Adhesive Remover and a lot of know-how to remove. The camera is the more interesting component. Being the Galaxy S9+ it's the dual camera with the main variable aperture sensor and the second, tele sensor. The main camera's aperture is made up of two... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2HrmtQT via IFTTT

Honor 7C is official - 18:9 screen, Face Unlock and Portrait camera

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The Honor 7C is now official and will start selling in China tomorrow. It starts at CNY 899 (€115) for the 3GB+32GB model and tops out at CNY 1,299 (€166) for the 4GB+64GB one. You are looking at a 5.99-inch 1440x720px display of 18:9 aspect with 2.5D curved glass on top. There's a Snapdragon 450 chipset (with the aforementioned 3GB or 4GB of RAM), a microSD card slot and dual-SIM as standard. The rear camera setup consists of a 13MP main unit and a depth-sensing 2MP secondary sensor. The front-facing camera is an 8MP shooter. Software is EMUI 8.0 on Android 8.0... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2DkxLUB via IFTTT

Trump defends school safety plan that doesn't include raising age to buy guns

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President Trump says that the White House's proposals aimed at curbing gun violence in the wake of last month's Parkland, Fla., massacre are "moving rapidly" — and that he will take a wait-and-see approach to increasing the minimum age to purchase certain firearms. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2tFuhw9 via Latest News

Man Had 'AR-15-Styled Rifle,' Bump Stock Outside Indianapolis Hotel Before Women's March: Report

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A 22-year-old man living in the U.S. illegally has been charged with a federal crime after police in Indianapolis, Indiana, found him in possession of guns on two occasions in January, The Indianapolis Star reported Sunday. Alaklouk, described as as a Tunisian native and Saudi Arabian citizen in federal court documents obtained by the Star, had been renting a room at the Hyatt when hotel security contacted the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department around 3 a.m. after they saw several weapons in his parked truck. There were six handguns in the backseat and an assault-style rifle in the front seat, according to the Star. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2pahGvD via Latest News

Trump backs off vow to get tough on guns

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Less than a month after the Parkland massacre, the President appears to be bending to the NRA -- despite denials from the White House. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2FAi7WV via Latest News

Warren rejects DNA test idea to prove Native American ancestry: 'Nobody is going to take that part of me away'

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Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., dismissed the idea of taking a commercially available DNA test to settle the controversy over whether or not she has Native American heritage. "I know who I am," she said. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2HqYlxp via Latest News

Father Of Parkland Victim Creates Powerful Mural Honoring Son And 16 Others Killed

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In a silent, moving tribute, Manuel Oliver, the father of Parkland school shooting victim Joaquin Oliver, painted a mural on Saturday honoring his son and the 16 other people killed in the Florida massacre last month. The event was captured on a viral video as part of an art exhibit created by artist Evan Pestaina located in an art space in Miami. It was organized by Miami Heat NBA star Dwyane Wade. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2p30VmR via Latest News

Plane carrying 71 people crashes, catches fire in Kathmandu

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KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — A plane carrying 71 people from Bangladesh swerved erratically and flew dangerously low before crashing and erupting in flames as it landed Monday in Kathmandu, Nepal's capital, killing at least 50 people, officials and witnesses said. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2tG0T8Y via Latest News

Five dead in New York river helicopter crash

Five people have died after a helicopter owned by a tour group plunged into Manhattan's East River, police said on Monday. The red chopper, which is owned by tourism group Liberty, was carrying six people including the pilot when it crashed into the river near the upscale Upper East Side neighborhood shortly after 7:00 pm on Sunday. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2HstOzv via Latest News

Shooter had sought healing from California vets center

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When Albert Wong returned from an Army deployment in Afghanistan in 2013, he knew it had affected him. He had trouble adjusting to regular life, couldn't sleep at night and was hyper-vigilant about his surroundings. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2HoZd5Y via Latest News

Trump defends legal team on Russia case: 'I am VERY happy with my lawyers'

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President Trump insisted that he is happy with the legal team defending him against allegations that his campaign had colluded with Russia to influence the 2016 election. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2p2uxRf via Latest News

Her Husband Killed 49 People In Orlando. Now She's On Trial For Terrorism.

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One year and nine months after Omar Mateen opened fire inside a crowded gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida, killing 49 and wounding dozens, his widow will stand trial on federal terrorism charges. Noor Salman, 31, is charged with aiding and abetting Mateen in his attempt to provide material support to a terrorist organization, and obstruction of justice. The trial is being held in downtown Orlando at the Middle District of Florida courthouse, just two miles from Pulse nightclub, where the crime occurred. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2FM4d7h via Latest News

Ethiopian soldiers kill 9 civilians mistaken for militants

Ethiopian soldiers killed nine civilians and injured 12 after mistaking them for rebels near a town along the country's border with Kenya, state media said on Sunday. The soldiers were deployed to the Moyale area of the country's Oromiya region in pursuit of Oromo Liberation Front fighters who had crossed into Ethiopia from three locations, the Ethiopian News Agency said. "Nine civilians were killed and 12 others were injured during an operation that was launched with faulty intelligence," members of the the armed forces told the agency. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2DkEqxW via Latest News

Space bases could preserve civilization in World War III: Elon Musk

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Bases on the moon and Mars could help preserve human civilization and hasten its regeneration on earth in the event of a third world war, billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, said on Sunday. Musk, the founder of rocket and spacecraft company SpaceX, said the company's interplanetary ship could begin test flights as soon as next year. There is "some probability" that there will be another Dark Ages, "particularly if there is a third world war," Musk said at the SXSW conference. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2FBjtR8 via Latest News

9 Of The Best Women's Hanging Toiletry Bags

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Even the most practically packed person relies on a few unique travel accessories to get the job done. From packing cubes and shoe bags to travel scarfs with zippered pockets, there are all kinds of ways you can smartly pack for your next getaway.  from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2FJmCBM via Latest News

New York helicopter crash: Five killed in East River accident reportedly due to accidental fuel shut off

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Five people are dead after a chartered helicopter crashed into New York’s East River, and federal agencies are investigating the incident. The helicopter’s pilot – the only survivor after the helicopter crashed into the chilly waters that separate Manhattan and Brooklyn – told investigators that the incident may have been caused by a passenger’s piece of luggage. The helicopter is owned by Liberty Helicopters, and was chartered for a private photo shoot when it went down. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2DngMRb via Latest News

Grandson wins bizarre battle over body of Charles Manson

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — A grandson of cult leader Charles Manson won the bizarre California court battle Monday over the killer's body. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2paTGbL via Latest News

Black barbershops can help clients lower blood pressure: study

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Black barbershops are known as places to gather, socialize and get a haircut. When a trained pharmacist met men regularly at their local Los Angeles barbershop, clients were able to significantly lower their blood pressure, said the findings released at the American College of Cardiology conference in Orlando, Florida. If employed on a broad scale, the approach could make major inroads in treating African-American men, a population that is more likely than other races to have high blood pressure --- a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke -- and less likely to be in a doctor's care, researchers said. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2FxzYlu via Latest News

Final moments of NYC helicopter crash captured on Instagram

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The final moments of a helicopter crash in NYC were captured by one of the victims on Instagram. The pilot, who was the only survivor, told investigators that the accident may have been caused by a passenger's luggage hitting the emergency fuel shutoff button. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2IjsmR8 via Latest News

Pennsylvania special election becomes too close to call

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President Donald Trump went to a Pennsylvania rally on Saturday night to push for Rick Saccone. However, that does not mean a Republican victory is locked in. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2DmgytM via Latest News

Person of Interest in Nursing Student's Death ‘Never Got Over His Obsession,’ Friend Says

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A nursing student was found dead in an off-campus home that belonged to a man who was obsessed with her, according to her close friend. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2Dntqjo via Latest News

Saudi sets up departments to investigate, prosecute corruption cases

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DUBAI (Reuters) - Saudi King Salman has ordered the establishment of specialized departments in the public prosecutor's office to investigate and prosecute corruption cases, the government's information office said in a statement on Sunday. The move is intended to increase effectiveness and accelerate the process of combating corruption, the statement quoted Attorney General Sheikh Saud al-Mujib as saying. Saudi authorities detained hundreds of top businessmen and royals in November and held them for several months at the Riyadh Ritz-Carlton in a sweeping anti-corruption probe. ... from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2tFxV9s via Latest News

The Latest: Syria opposition urges force imposing cease-fire

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BEIRUT (AP) — The Latest on the developments in Syria (all times local): from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2Fwyuru via Latest News

Turkish private jet carrying 11 crashes in Iran

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Turkish and Iranian officials said there were eight passengers and three crew aboard the plane which crashed in the south of Iran while flying from Sharjah to Istanbul. Media reports in Turkey said the eight passengers were Mina Basaran, the daughter of a leading Turkish businessman, and her seven friends who had spent the past days in the UAE to celebrate her marriage. The reports, carried by the Hurriyet daily and several Turkish TV channels, said the Bombardier Challenger 604 private plane belonged to the Basaran Holding company of Mina's father Huseyin. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2p929Ml via Latest News

Latest: Brother says shooter obsessed about minor conflicts

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YOUNTVILLE, Calif. (AP) — The Latest on the ex-soldier who killed three people and himself at a California veterans center (all times local): from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2p7AaN0 via Latest News

Parkland Survivor To Trump: 'Show Us That You Aren't Owned By The NRA'

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In a Monday interview with CNN, David Hogg and Alfonso Calderon expressed disappointment over the White House’s new gun and school safety proposals, which include arming teachers to help prevent future on-campus shootings. Trump endorsed changing the age requirement last month during a bipartisan meeting with lawmakers at the White House in the wake of the Florida shooting in which the suspected gunman used a semi-automatic rifle. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2FI02cX via Latest News

Myanmar Is Building Military Bases on Torched Rohingya Villages, Rights Group Says

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Amnesty International called the construction a "land grab on a dramatic scale" from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2HsxzF7 via Latest News

GSK wins new reprieve as Hikma's generic Advair delayed again

(Reuters) - GlaxoSmithKline has won a further reprieve for its blockbuster Advair lung drug after U.S. regulators insisted Hikma Pharmaceuticals conduct a further clinical study evaluating its generic version of the drug. The Jordan-based firm said on Monday it expected to submit a response to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) with new clinical data in 2019. Hikma's partner on the project, Vectura , said this meant a potential approval and launch of the generic inhaled medication could come in 2020 if all goes well. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2FMvd6G via Latest News

Switch update makes it easy to add Facebook and Twitter friends

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Switch update makes it easy to add Facebook and Twitter friends    Engadget Nintendo Switch 5.0 Firmware Released, Here's What It Changes    IGN Nintendo Switch 5.0 Update Released, See The Patch Notes Here    GameSpot System Update – Nintendo Switch™ Official Site – Latest firmware    Nintendo Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2Im9ZLi via Technology

Apple is acquiring the Netflix of magazines

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Apple is acquiring the Netflix of magazines    Ars Technica Hands on: Apple's 'Netflix of Magazines' Texture provides a wealth of content to readers    AppleInsider (press release) (blog) 4 Key Takeaways From Apple Exec Eddy Cue's SXSW Talk    TheStreet.com Apple to acquire digital magazine service Texture - Apple    Apple Newsroom Apple Kills Netflix Talk, Explains Texture Acquisition    Tom's Guide Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2tBXo3i via Technology

Apple Music now boasts more than 38 million subscribers

Apple Music now boasts more than 38 million subscribers    BGR Apple Music reaches 38M subscribers, gained 2M in last month    AppleInsider (press release) (blog) Spotify wants you to fix its bad music data    TechCrunch Spotify Enlists Its Users to Add Music Metadata (EXCLUSIVE)    Variety Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2GmHaxU via Technology

Look how much hotter the Galaxy S9 would be if Samsung had stolen Apple's notch like everyone else

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Look how much hotter the Galaxy S9 would be if Samsung had stolen Apple's notch like everyone else    BGR Phone Comparisons: Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus vs Google Pixel 2 XL    Android Headlines Samsung's Galaxy S9 Faces A Difficult Challenge    Forbes With the Galaxy S9, Samsung's Redemption Is Complete    PCMag Review: Samsung's new Galaxy S9 phones make excellence routine    Computerworld Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2FAZe6i via Technology

Huawei's P20 Pro could have one of the best phone colors in years

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Huawei's P20 Pro could have one of the best phone colors in years    The Verge Huawei P20 (Pro) Wallpapers Leak Ahead Of Launch: Download    Android Headlines Huawei Y7 (2018) leaked press render shows off yet another upcoming 18:9 smartphone    Phone Arena Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2GlZcAa via Technology

Overwatch League Player Leaves Team Following Second Suspension

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Overwatch League Player Leaves Team Following Second Suspension    Cinema Blend Overwatch casters, players point to Twitch chat toxicity in wake of xQc departure    Polygon Overwatch League team releases player over hateful speech    Engadget An esports star had to be removed from a landmark tournament over accusations of racism    Washington Post Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2Fxvxqy via Technology

Hearthstone's Spooky Witchwood Expansion Adds Another Single-Player Mode

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Hearthstone's Spooky Witchwood Expansion Adds Another Single-Player Mode    Kotaku First 'Hearthstone' expansion of 2018 delves into 'The Witchwood'    Engadget Hearthstone's next expansion sees players enter The Witchwood    Polygon Hearthstone: The Witchwood expansion will have a Dungeon Run-style 'Monster Hunt' mode    PC Gamer Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2GkNypn via Technology

New Alexa Feature Makes Follow-Up Commands Easier

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New Alexa Feature Makes Follow-Up Commands Easier    PCMag Amazon Cloud Cam gets web streaming, additional Alexa functionality, and more    Android Police Amazon Alexa Can Now Make Calls on iPads and Android and Fire Tablets    Fortune Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2p4axh9 via Technology

Philips Announces Hue Outdoor Range Of Smart Lights

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Philips Announces Hue Outdoor Range Of Smart Lights    Android Headlines Philips Hue takes a step outside with its new outdoor range    Digital Trends [Update: Outdoor lights in July] Philips announces updated Hue app, outdoor lighting, and more for 2018    Android Police Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2DmKAxo via Technology

What Gas Mileage Does the 2018 Honda Accord Hybrid Get?

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What Gas Mileage Does the 2018 Honda Accord Hybrid Get?    Cars.com News 2018 Honda Accord Hybrid economy is unexpectedly mixed    SlashGear 2018 Honda Accord Hybrid rated by EPA at 47 mpg combined    Green Car Reports Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2Ij3F7z via Technology

Rumors point to cheaper iPads and MacBooks this year

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Rumors point to cheaper iPads and MacBooks this year    The Verge Entry-level MacBooks may make an appearance in June at WWDC 2018    Digital Trends 13-inch MacBook tipped to offer entry-level Retina this year    SlashGear Apple to launch entry level 13.3-inch MacBook with Retina display in Q2, report says    AppleInsider (press release) (blog) Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2FClBZ9 via Technology

Watch 25 minutes of Ni No Kuni 2 running on PC

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Watch 25 minutes of Ni No Kuni 2 running on PC    PC Gamer Ni No Kuni II's Characters Show What It Means To Be A Leader    Siliconera Two New Character Reveal Trailers Drop for Ni No Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom    Bleeding Cool News Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2Fw66Gb via Technology

Apple Watch may soon be able to detect hyperkalemia — no blood work required

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Apple Watch may soon be able to detect hyperkalemia — no blood work required    9to5Mac Studies hint Apple Watch & AliveCor EKG tech useful in detecting potassium & atrial fibrillation    AppleInsider (press release) (blog) AliveCor Apple Watch band provides non-invasive blood tests in new study    SlashGear Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2DiURut via Technology

2019 Volvo XC40 achieves 31 mpg city

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2019 Volvo XC40 achieves 31 mpg city    CNET 2019 Volvo XC40 EPA mileage ratings are out    Autoblog (blog) ABOUT THAT CAR: 2019 Volvo XC40    The Atlanta Voice Volvo's tough little robot touches down in New Zealand    Stuff.co.nz Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2Gm1bol via Technology

Jeep Expected to Confirm Mini-Renegade SUV

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Jeep Expected to Confirm Mini-Renegade SUV    Four Wheeler Network Jeep Tipped To Reveal New Subcompact SUV This Summer    CarBuzz Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2HtieEe via Technology

'The Sims Mobile' Guide to Relationships: How to Get Married, Have Kids and More

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'The Sims Mobile' Guide to Relationships: How to Get Married, Have Kids and More    Touch Arcade EA Releases The Sims Mobile for iOS & Android    GameSpace.com (press release) (blog) Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2GlLbm0 via Technology

Goin' Back to Cali: Ford Mustang California Special Returns for 2019

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Goin' Back to Cali: Ford Mustang California Special Returns for 2019    Cars.com News 2019 Ford Mustang GT California Special adds muscle to lineup    USA TODAY Ford just rolled out a special Mustang based on a classic version of the muscle car    Business Insider The Mustang GT California Special returns in 2019    Mustang 360 Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2Gnjd9u via Technology

Toshiba has made a completely unsexy pair of AR glasses

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Toshiba has made a completely unsexy pair of AR glasses    The Verge Toshiba shows off an AR headset running on Windows 10    TechCrunch This pair of glasses could one day replace your laptop — it projects a full version of Windows into your eyes    Business Insider Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2FKBG1T via Technology

Today Is Your Last Chance To Snag YouTube TV For $35 A Month

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Today Is Your Last Chance To Snag YouTube TV For $35 A Month    Hot Hardware YouTube TV increasing subscription cost for new users    AppleInsider (press release) (blog) YouTube TV Price Hits $40 Tomorrow    Ubergizmo Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2GkVg2S via Technology

Apple Maps gets upgraded bike-sharing information

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Apple Maps gets upgraded bike-sharing information    The Verge Apple Maps adds locations of bike-sharing stations in over 175 cities    AppleInsider (press release) (blog) Apple Maps Update: Citi Bike, Other Bike-Sharing Data In 179 Cities Added    International Business Times Apple Maps Now Displays Nearby Bike-Sharing Stations in 175 Cities    Mac Rumors Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2FJ6m3M via Technology