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It's finally official. Sprint and T-Mobile have announced they are merging in an all-stock transaction, with the former being valued at $59 billion and the latter at $146 billion. The new company will be called T-Mobile, and will be headquartered in Bellevue, Washington. There will also be a second headquarters in Overland Park, Kansas. T-Mobile US' current CEO and president John Legere will be the CEO of the new company and also serve as as a director. Sprint's CEO Marcelo Claure, on the other hand, will serve on the board of the new T-Mobile. "The combined company will have... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2JCECvT via IFTTT

The Motorola Moto G6 Play was launched by the company in the later half of this month, and it's not yet available in most markets around the world. However, that's not stopping the company from releasing its kernel source code. The code is now available for download from GitHub, where it's hosted under device names "aljeter" and "jeter." So developers and enthusiasts can now take a look at the code, and even develop custom ROMs by making changes to it. For those who missed, the company recently released kernel source code for the Moto Z2 Play Oreo update as well. Source 1 2 |... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2FttU8u via IFTTT

The pure Android movement is picking up speed and when combined with mid-range hardware, it has the potential for great mainstream phones. Like the Xiaomi Mi A2), the second Android One phone by the company. It expands the screen vertically - from 5.5" 16:9 to 6" 18:9 - in virtually the same body. And it upgrades to a Snapdragon 660 chipset, which offers the added power of four Kryo 260 cores. Options with more RAM and more storage is available as well, though if budget is a concern, then the microSD slot will be the preferred way to get more storage. Compared to its predecessor, the Mi... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2HBIxg3 via IFTTT

We went to China's beautiful Wuzhen town to witness the Meizu 15 debut and we were left feeling very positive about its prospects. Now we get to welcome the handset in our office as it joins our review queue, so we are wondering if the positive impressions will stand. What we have here is a phone that's oblivious to modern fads. It as a traditional 16:9 screen like the phones of yesteryear, a physical home button under it and not so much as a semblance of a notch anywhere on its metal-clad body. Don't take the Meizu's refusal to join the notch trend as a sign that the 15 is an... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2r7l4ZF via IFTTT

The Moto G6 Plus is the mid-range Motorola worth having, our poll reveals. With over half the votes, this €300 model completely dominated its siblings. The difference between it and the non-Plus G6 include a drop to a 4-series Snapdragon chipset, which many deemed untenable. The reduction in screen diagonal - from 5.9" to 5.7" - proved less of an issue. We were surprised that neither of the large battery models - the Moto G6 Play (4,000 mAh) and Moto E5 Plus (5,000 mAh) - proved particularly popular. The latter especially seems attractive, that's a lot of battery life for €170. But... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2r8VR0c via IFTTT

We skipped a week with our top 10, but the leaders have remained unchanged - the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro is just ahead of the Huawei P20 Pro. There's plenty of action below though with the Oppo F7 gaining 7 spots to complete the rostrtum. The Asus Zenfone Max Plus is gone from the top 10, but the Max Pro has taken its spot and is sitting prettily in fourth, ahead of another new entry - the Xiaomi Mi 6X. The vivo V9 has retained 6th, while the Galaxy J7 Pro has surged to take 7th. Nokia X6 didn't wait for its announcement to make the top 10 and got the 8th position. The... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2raavnZ via IFTTT

We've looked at the growth of storage and the growth of CPU core count, now let us look at RAM - the intermediary between the processor and the permanent storage. Sometimes we feel that makers are trying to pull the wool over our eyes. With storage especially few mention if it's eMMC or UFC and that makes a huge difference in speed. Similarly for RAM there's rarely mention whether it's LPDDR4 or not, how many channels and so on. Instead, almost every time phone RAM is mentioned it is to boast about its capacity (or avoid the topic altogether, we're looking at you, Apple). So, let's give... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2r8Pjij via IFTTT

Windows 10 April 2018 Update review: Small fixes now hint at better things for later    PCWorld 5 hidden features of Windows 10 April 2018 Update    CNET What is OneDrive?    Digital Trends Microsoft: News, Photos, Latest News Headlines about Microsoft - The Indian Express    The Indian Express Full coverage from Technology - Google News https://ift.tt/2I2Ld5C via Technology

President Donald Trump kickstarted his weekend by launching a blistering from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2HCxRO7 via Latest News

The leaders of North Korea and South Korea committed to the idea of a nuclear-free region in Friday’s historic summit, but U.S. officials want proof that Kim Jong Un will get rid of his weapons. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2FqLGtf via Latest News

Thousands of protesters flooded the streets in cities across Spain after a from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2KoGrOc via Latest News

Trump says Russian lawyer, Natalia Veselnitskaya, claiming to be an "informant" is only doing so because Putin wants to make the United States more chaotic. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2HWPtDH via Latest News

Guns will be barred during Vice President Mike Pence's appearance at an from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2Hz9px8 via Latest News

For the Chinese Communist Party, Taiwan represents the final obstacle to truly concluding the Chinese Civil War. In the wake of China’s live-fire drills in the Taiwan Strait, along with the largest naval drills in history of the People’s Liberation Army Navy, the Republic of China’s (Taiwan) status and meaning to the U.S.-China relationship is more prominent than ever. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2jiOBLZ via Latest News

Police caught 29-year-old John Williams, the man authorities say killed Corporal Eugene Cole on Wednesday, after four days on the run. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2JCo9b8 via Latest News

Australia on Sunday pledged a major cash injection to restore and protect the Great Barrier Reef in what it said would be a game-changer for the embattled natural wonder. Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said more than A$500 million (£275 million) will go towards improving water quality, tackling predators, and expanding restoration efforts. The World Heritage-listed site, which attracts millions of tourists, is reeling from significant bouts of coral bleaching due to warming sea temperatures linked to climate change. The reef is also under threat from the coral-eating crown-of-thorns starfish, which has proliferated due to pollution and agricultural runoff. Mr Turnbull said it was the "largest ever single investment - to protect the reef, secure its viability and the 64,000 jobs that rely on the reef." "We want to ensure the reef's future for the benefit of all Australians, particularly those whose livelihood depends on the reef," he added. The reef is a critica...

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey announced a deal with state legislative leaders Friday to raise teachers’ pay 20 percent by 2020, as educators stayed away from classrooms a second straight day in a spreading revolt over salaries and school funding. In a joint statement with Arizona Senate President Steve Yarbrough and House Speaker J.D. Mesnard, Ducey said the deal would also restore funding for schools that were cut in the last recession. The funds would be “flexible dollars for superintendents to use for support staff pay increases, update antiquated curriculum and improve school infrastructure – without raising taxes,” the statement said. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2FnxJvT via Latest News

ABC News contributor Frank Luntz held a focus group with Democratic and Republican voters to understand how they feel about the state of politics heading into the midterms. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2KopV0P via Latest News

A Twitter-famous shark turned up in a new location on Friday -- near the from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2jgvOR9 via Latest News

By Neil Jerome Morales MANILA (Reuters) - A Philippine labor group and a senator accused President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday of gambling with the livelihoods of tens of thousands of Filipinos in Kuwait, after he asked them to come home amid a diplomatic dispute over reported labor abuse. The Philippines and the Gulf Arab state are embroiled in a row over what Duterte says is a pattern of mistreatment of domestic workers by Kuwaiti employers. The Philippine ambassador has been asked to leave following attempts by embassy workers to "rescue" distressed workers there, which Kuwait says is a breach of its sovereignty. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2Ft0IP3 via Latest News

SAN DIEGO ― The caravan of Central American asylum-seekers that sent the Trump from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2FtpSNp via Latest News

NORRIDGEWOCK, Maine (AP) — The Latest on the search for a suspect in the slaying of a Maine deputy sheriff (all times local): from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2vS6DOg via Latest News

Phil Coyne is beloved in the Steel City, serving the Pittsburgh Pirates for 82 years as an usher. The team and his fans honored Coyne for his 100th birthday with a celebration at the ballpark he loves. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2HCmCkQ via Latest News

Washington's new chief diplomat was to meet Saudi and Israeli leaders on Sunday to rally coordinated opposition to Tehran and brief them on President Donald Trump's threat to end the Iran nuclear deal. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo touched down in Riyadh on Saturday shortly after Tehran-backed Huthi rebels in Yemen fired missiles across the kingdom's border. US officials travelling with Pompeo told reporters the Huthi missiles had been supplied by Iran, and cited the attacks as evidence that regional powers should work together. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2vVGKNw via Latest News

North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-un has said that he will dismantle his country’s main nuclear testing site in May, and that South Korean and US experts and journalists will be allowed to view the process. The dictator’s pledge was made to Moon Jae-in, South Korea’s prime minister,  during their historic talks on Friday, according to Mr Moon’s spokesman, Yoon Young-chan. As well as promising to close the Punggye-ri bomb testing site Kim said he would change North Korea’s time zone by half an hour, reverting it to match South Korea’s. Kim and Mr Moon, meeting in a ‘truce village’ between their countries’ borders on Friday, pledged to work towards the “complete denuclearisation” of the Korean peninsular. The meeting, which some analysts have criticised for not producing firm plans for denuclearisation, came ahead of Kim’s scheduled talk with Donald Trump, expected within the next few weeks. According to a team of Chinese geologists the Punggye-ri site may n...

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One mile away, another historical monument tells a very different tale about the American south: the First White House of the Confederacy celebrates the life of “renowned American patriot” Jefferson Davis, who served as the president of the Confederate states, while making virtually no mention of the hundreds of black people he and his family enslaved. The contradictions of Montgomery’s historical narratives were on full display this week as thousands of tourists and progressive activists flocked to the city to mark the opening of the country’s first memorial to lynching victims – while some locals quietly seethed, saying they resented the new museum for dredging up the past and feared it would incite anger and backlash within black communities. “It’s going to cause an uproar and open old wounds,” said Mikki Keenan, a 58-year-old longtime Montgomery resident, who was eating lunch at a southern country-style restaurant a mile from the memorial. from Yahoo News - Latest News & He...

House Democrats and even some Republicans are angry over Speaker Paul Ryan's sudden firing of their longtime chaplain. Now questions are being raised about why this happened. Ed O'Keefe reports. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2JzW5VL via Latest News

Alfie Evans, the 23-month-old British toddler whose grave illness drew international attention, died early on Saturday, his family said. Alfie had a rare, degenerative disease and had been in a semi-vegetative state for more than a year. After a series of court cases, doctors at Alder Hey Children's Hospital in Liverpool removed his life support on Monday, against his parents wishes. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2HDnh5D via Latest News

These photographs of hundreds of ducks following their leader down a river are truly mesmerizing. Rafeur Rahman of Bangladesh climbed a high bridge and saw hundreds of ducks apparently playing a game of follow the leader. More than 500 ducks live on the river, where the mosses and snails provide the perfect habitat. (Caters News) from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2r8mgLL via Latest News

By Suleiman Al-Khalidi AMMAN (Reuters) - Syrian troops on Sunday tightened the noose around a Palestinian refugee camp held by Islamic State militants in southern Damascus where hundreds of civilians face an uncertain future, state media, witnesses and residents said. Nearly two weeks into a campaign to capture the last area near the capital outside government control that has left many parts of the once teeming Yarmouk camp in ruins, state media announced al Qadm neighborhood next to the camp was retaken. Opposition sources said the army was now engaged in fierce fighting with militants on the outskirts of Yarmouk camp where an estimated 1,500 to 2,000 militants are now encircled. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2Frn5Vc via Latest News

Kanye West and John Legend appeared to put their differing opinions about from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2jcl1r8 via Latest News

BEIJING (AP) — The leaders of China and India stressed the importance of close ties in talks Saturday, against the background of their rivalry for leadership in Asia and the potential for cooperation on economic and security matters. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2Fq7jd6 via Latest News

BlackBerry KEY2 “Athena” shows up at TENAA, leaked photo    SlashGear New image of BlackBerry KEYone sequel surfaces; phone to be named KEY2?    Phone Arena New BlackBerry 'Athena' image appears, hints at official name being BlackBerry KEY2    CrackBerry.com Full coverage from Technology - Google News https://ift.tt/2r9Ir54 via Technology

The UK's second and third largest supermarkets plan to merge to create a giant. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Kkf6N7 via Online Shopping

Shadow chancellor John McDonnell says he wants to end the "national scandal" of poor families in debt. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ra5jQT via Online Shopping

The superhero sequel is estimated to have the highest ever global opening weekend take of $630m. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2r8GvZM via Online Shopping

The US telecoms firms could win more customers through the deal, as long as regulators approve it. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2w5RWr1 via Online Shopping

Betting firms write to the culture secretary to prevent a £2 limit being imposed on gaming machines. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HBoL46 via Online Shopping

The Jockey Club, which operates 15 racecourses, sees annual turnover hit £200m for the first time. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2r8Ai0N via Online Shopping

The UK government says Scottish limited partnerships have been exploited in complex "dirty money" schemes. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HybSYA via Online Shopping

A trade in false online reviews relied upon by millions is identified in a BBC investigation. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HzKidI via Online Shopping

UK competition watchdog is urged by politicians to probe a potential merger of Sainsbury's and Asda. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2vVH1Qn via Online Shopping

Cathy Chamberlain is bringing curvy caravans back in fashion. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2vSckeS via Online Shopping

Ask Siri to Define 'Mother' and You'll Get a Surprisingly Explicit Response    Gizmodo Ask Siri to define “mother” twice and you're in for a shock    SlashGear Siri's definition of the word 'mother' might shock you    Mashable Ask Siri to define the word “mother”. When she asks you: “do you wanna hear the next one?”, answer “yes”. : apple    Reddit iPhone's weirdest glitch yet: Ask Siri to define “mother” twice, learn a bad word    Ars Technica Full coverage from Technology - Google News https://ift.tt/2r8GhTi via Technology

“God of War” isn't perfect, but it's an unequivocal masterpiece    Highlander Newspaper The Misadventures Of Playing God Of War With My Dad    Kotaku The Art of Games: 'God of War' is a masterpiece of modern gaming    Tufts Daily Full coverage from Technology - Google News https://ift.tt/2Ft1hbD via Technology

Microsoft Unlikely To Make Its Own Battle Royale Game, Xbox Boss Says    GameSpot 'Fortnite' figured out the secret to making a hit videogame in 2018    MarketWatch Fortnite Skin Tease Adds More Heroes, Villain    Game Rant How 'Fortnite' took over your kids' lives in a few short months    The Boston Globe Full coverage from Technology - Google News https://ift.tt/2HI1PfT via Technology

Samsung's Galaxy Note 9 Suddenly Confirmed By Chinese Government    Forbes Samsung Galaxy A6 to Sport 16-Megapixel Cameras, Infinity Display, Leaked Demo Video Tips    NDTV Want the cheapest unlocked Samsung Galaxy Note 8? Buy it from Microsoft    Phone Arena Full coverage from Technology - Google News https://ift.tt/2HzLWvT via Technology

This big Fitbit deal cuts Ionic, Alta HR & more for one day only    SlashGear The Fitbit Ionic smartwatch and other fitness trackers are on sale for all-new low prices today    Android Central Fitbit Ionic is down to $249.95 on Amazon    Week Facts Full coverage from Technology - Google News https://ift.tt/2r8r8AE via Technology

Pick up the first Witcher game for free on GOG    PC Gamer Free games: The Witcher, plus a keg of Gwent cards, are free at GOG    PCGamesN First Witcher game is going for free on GOG    Game Guru Full coverage from Technology - Google News https://ift.tt/2I04hkV via Technology

Fake US Marshal steals an iPhone, Thailand 'iPhone killers,' and more from the Apple crime blotter    AppleInsider The Best Argument For An Upside Surprise From Apple On Tuesday    Forbes Apple Is Reportedly 'Disappointed' By iPhone X Sales    Ubergizmo Apple poised to move further into media amid Wall Street 'panic'    The Guardian Full coverage from Technology - Google News https://ift.tt/2JAHY2u via Technology

LG G7 ThinQ Confirmed With 'Boombox Speaker', DTS:X 3D Surround Sound Ahead of May 2 Launch    NDTV LG G7 ThinQ Will Feature Speakers 10x Louder Than Regular Smartphones    Ubergizmo LG G7 ThinQ Confirmed Features: Galaxy S9 Rival Comes WIth Boombox Speaker    International Business Times Full coverage from Technology - Google News https://ift.tt/2HE7Oq5 via Technology

Every Kong, Ranked    Kotaku Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze    Week Facts Aussie Bargain Roundup: Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze    Vooks Full coverage from Technology - Google News https://ift.tt/2HBhlKe via Technology

Huawei may have a backup OS in case it has to drop Android    Engadget Worried about losing access to Android, Huawei has been building its own OS?    Phone Arena Huawei developing its own OS as possible Android replacement    SlashGear ZTE row shows China still needs international tech to shine — bravado only fuels Western worries    South China Morning Post Full coverage from Technology - Google News https://ift.tt/2I2BPPL via Technology

OnePlus 6 Can Beat Apple And Google With Three Features    Forbes Here's why OnePlus 6 is going to be a big upgrade over OnePlus 5T    Hindustan Times The OnePlus 6's Most Significant Edge Against Its Competitors Might Also Be Its Simplest Feature    The Inquisitr OnePlus One to OnePlus 6: The journey of the flagship killer smartphone    The Indian Express Full coverage from Technology - Google News https://ift.tt/2KiSw7L via Technology

The CIA Made A Board Game, And It's Now Playable    Kotaku Recreation of CIA Board Game Might Be Released to Public    COGconnected Full coverage from Technology - Google News https://ift.tt/2r8xKyN via Technology

Facebook expands downvote button to some users in Australia, New Zealand    CNET Facebook Starts Rolling Out 'Downvote' Button to More Users    NDTV Facebook's Reddit-Like Downvote Button Rolls Out To More Users    Gizmodo Australia Facebook rolls out its downvote button to more users    TNW Full coverage from Technology - Google News https://ift.tt/2r8RGCq via Technology

5 hidden features of Windows 10 April 2018 Update    CNET What is OneDrive?    Digital Trends Microsoft Weekly: Windows lean, in the green, update screen    Neowin Microsoft: News, Photos, Latest News Headlines about Microsoft - The Indian Express    The Indian Express Full coverage from Technology - Google News https://ift.tt/2r3UcsS via Technology

Pokemon Go Developers Actively Working on "Gen 4" Pokemon and PvP    Comicbook.com Pokemon GO Will Raise Level Cap, Add Gen 4 Pokemon    Game Rant 'Pokémon Go': New Pokémon and PokéStops Rumored for Gen 4    Inverse Full coverage from Technology - Google News https://ift.tt/2HxrGuG via Technology

Overwatch Devs Throw Out More Details Over Symmetra's Coming Changes    Bleeding Cool News Overwatch Details Symmetra's Rework; Will Become Defense Hero    Game Rant The New Symmetra Sounds Nuts, In A Good Way    Kotaku Australia Full coverage from Technology - Google News https://ift.tt/2vYp6bJ via Technology