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Protests staged for gun control, gun rights outside NRA meeting

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Protesters on both sides of the U.S. gun debate took to the streets on Saturday outside the National Rifle Association's annual meeting in Dallas after the latest in a long series of mass shootings put the issue back in the spotlight. Across the street from the convention center where President Donald Trump addressed NRA members on Friday, a "Rally4Reform" drew about 200 demonstrators demanding tighter restrictions on firearms sales. Many were dressed in the orange that has become the color of the gun control movement. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2jyaPK1 via Latest News

Ron Howard describes 'chaotic' first day on Solo: A Star Wars Story - CNET

The director encountered complex shots, big sets and even bigger stars. from CNET https://ift.tt/2rooDtO via Mobiles

Google made a fun AI-powered emoji scavenger hunt that you can play on your phone

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Google made a fun AI-powered emoji scavenger hunt that you can play on your phone    The Verge Look for emojis in real life in digital scavenger hunt    Android Community Google launches AI-powered emoji scavenger hunt game that you can play on your phone    Economic Times Full coverage from Technology - Google News https://ift.tt/2juCo6W via Technology

Earthquakes, lava fissures could last for months on Hawaii - USGS

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By Karin Stanton PAHOA, Hawaii (Reuters) - More homes on Hawaii's Big Island were destroyed on Saturday as eruptions linked to the Kilauea volcano increased, spewing lava into residential areas and forcing nearly 2,000 people to evacuate, officials said. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said on Saturday that several new lava fissures had opened in the Leilani Estates subdivision of Puna District, about a dozen miles (19 km) from the volcano. The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory said at midday local time on Saturday that "eruptive activity is increasing and is expected to continue." Janet Babb, a spokeswoman for the observatory, said by telephone that the eruptions could carry on "for weeks or months." Babb said the activity since Thursday is beginning to show similarities to another event in the area in 1955 that lasted for 88 days, when far fewer people lived near the volcano. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2HRKMMl via Latest New...

Fmr. Asst. U.S. Attorney: Giuliani is ‘catastrophic’ for Trump

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The newest addition to President Trump’s legal team, Rudy Giuliani, disclosed previously unknown information about payments to Stormy Daniels and then downplayed it by the end of the week. Is Giuliani helping or hurting the president’s legal case? from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2I2ca6w via Latest News

Trump questions need for immigration judges as he blasts 'total catastrophe' of asylum seekers at US border

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Donald Trump has questioned the need for immigration judges, suggesting that America’s guarantee of due process was part of a “mess” of a legal system. The president blasted the existence of immigration judges while renewing his criticism of a caravan of some 160 Central American asylum seekers who arrived at a border station near San Diego last week, which he called a “catastrophe”. While American law allows immigrants without visas to present themselves at ports of entry and claim asylum, Mr Trump and his allies have blasted the caravan as an example of a porous system that encourages illegal immigration. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2HQLUzH via Latest News

Apple replacing some iPhone X units plagued with Face ID issues

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Late last week, it came to light that Apple has asked its Authorized Service Providers to repair iPhone 7 series phones with disabled microphones (caused by iOS 11.3 or later updates). And now, according to another leaked document sent out by Apple to its Authorized Service Providers, the company has detailed the process the service staff should follow when dealing with iPhone X units plagued by Face ID issues. Apparently (and somewhat counterintuitively), the Face ID problem has something to do with the rear camera on the phone, as the document says the first step should be to run... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2jCc2Qz via IFTTT

A sneak peek at the 2019 BMW X7, a year ahead of its public release

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A sneak peek at the 2019 BMW X7, a year ahead of its public release    The Globe and Mail BMW X7 Prototype First Drive Review | What took so long?    Autoblog (blog) 2019 BMW X7 Prototype Review: BMW's First True Three-Row SUV    Motor Trend 2019 BMW X7 Prototype first drive review: Super-sized split personality    CNET Full coverage from Technology - Google News https://ift.tt/2KIIDAa via Technology

WhatsApp BLOW - Huge change coming soon, and fans will NOT be happy

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WhatsApp BLOW - Huge change coming soon, and fans will NOT be happy    Express.co.uk After WhatsApp, Instagram Now Rolling Out Payments Feature to Allow In-App Purchases    News18 Instagram starts rolling out Payments feature, will let users shop directly within the app    India Today Full coverage from Technology - Google News https://ift.tt/2jwLaBa via Technology

At NRA’s annual convention, gun rights supporters stand firm

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NBC News’ Catie Beck reports from the National Rifle Association’s annual convention, where protesters called for stricter gun laws after mass shootings and gun rights advocates held firm that guns are not the problem. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2romH4P via Latest News

New fissures open up near Hawaiian volcano as danger persists

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The Kilauea volcano, the most active in Hawaii, was highly unstable Sunday as lava spouted into the air and fissures emitted deadly gases -- hazards that have forced thousands of people to evacuate. Eight fissures have opened so far, the most recent one late Saturday, the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reported at 9:40 GMT on Sunday. All are in or near Leilani Estates and Lanipuna Gardens areas, where over 1,500 residents were ordered to evacuate. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2FP2x9g via Latest News

Buffett on investing in NRA-affiliated companies: 'I do not believe in imposing my political opinions on the activities of our businesses'

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The Berkshire Hathaway 2018 Annual Shareholders Meeting started off with a from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2FNEUh3 via Latest News

India police arrest main suspect after teen raped, burned alive

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Indian police said Sunday they have arrested the main suspect in the latest gang rape-murder to shock the country as protests took place over a separate high-profile sexual assault case. The rape of a 16-year-old who was later burned alive in the eastern state of Jharkhand is just the latest to have shone a spotlight on how India handles sexual violence cases. The accused Dhanu Bhuiyan was found at a relative's house where he was hiding after he and accomplices allegedly burned the girl alive Friday. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2HSm2Dy via Latest News

Protesters killed as Indian troops move on militants in Kashmir

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Five civilians were killed and more than 50 wounded when Indian troops opened fire on hundreds of people who pelted them with stones as they carried out an operation against militants in Kashmir, a senior police official said. The police official, who asked not to be identified as he is not authorized to speak to the media, said at least 10 of the wounded protesters were hit by bullets and four were in a critical condition. Indian security services killed five militants in an operation in Indian-controlled Kashmir on Sunday, including Saddam Padder, a Hizbul Mujahideen commander, and Mohammad Rafi Bhat, a Kashmiri professor with alleged ties to militant groups, the Director General of Police in Kashmir, S.P. Vaid, said. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2If7hdB via Latest News

Michael Avenatti Scorches Rudy Giuliani Over His Latest 'Train Wreck' Interview

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Stormy Daniels' lawyer Michael Avenatti saw Rudy Giuliani's latest interview from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2HV1Px8 via Latest News

Weapons grade plutonium goes missing from US university

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Idaho State University was using the radioactive chemical element, which was about the size of a 10p piece, for research. The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission said the university could not account for about a 30th of an ounce (one gram) of the material, which is used in nuclear reactors and to make nuclear bombs. While the amount is too small to make a nuclear bomb, it could be used to make a dirty bomb to spread radioactive contamination, said Victor Dricks, a spokesman for the agency. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2KDxSiL via Latest News

65 Healthy Snacks People With Flat Abs Eat

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US re-establishes naval fleet in Atlantic amid increased Russia threat

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The Pentagon has announced it is re-establishing a naval fleet that will bolster the US and Nato presence in the Atlantic Ocean, amid rising tensions with Russia. Outlines of the plan were approved at the February meeting of Nato defence ministers, as part of a broader effort to insure the security of the sea lanes and lines of communication between Europe and North America. "The return to great power competition and a resurgent Russia demands that Nato refocus on the Atlantic to ensure dedicated reinforcement of the continent and demonstrate a capable and credible deterrence effect," said Johnny Michael, a Pentagon spokesman. He said the new command "will be the linchpin of trans-Atlantic security." The decision reflects escalating worries across Europe and within Nato over Russia's increased military presence and patrols in the Atlantic region. Under the new plan, the US will set up Nato's new Atlantic Command headquarters in Norfolk, Virginia. Nato Secret...

Business News Update BBC

The Swiss consumer goods group has bought the rights to market the Seattle chain's products. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HXQ193 via Online Shopping

Google I/O vs. Microsoft Build: Dueling yet similar visions for developers

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Google I/O vs. Microsoft Build: Dueling yet similar visions for developers    ZDNet Cloud computing, artificial intelligence on Microsoft agenda    ABC News Microsoft plans cloudy welcome for developers at its Build conference in Seattle    Seattle Times Full coverage from Technology - Google News https://ift.tt/2HVcSq3 via Technology

Giuliani Keeps Backpedaling On Cohen Comments: 'I’m Not An Expert On The Facts’

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Continuing a blustery media tour to clean up a series of comments he'd made from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2jxlDrC via Latest News

Rubin: If the U.S. breaks the Iran Deal, ‘the guardrails are off’

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Opponents of the Iran Deal, such as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. National Security Advisor John Bolton, used similar rhetoric leading up to the Iraq War. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2K10mC1 via Latest News

Georgia Highway Sniper 'Idolized' Parkland Shooter, Police Say

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A gunman who targeted cars on a Georgia highway on Friday, injuring three from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2wiCFD6 via Latest News

Teenage girl killed seconds after taking off seatbelt to take a selfie

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The grieving parents of a teenager killed seconds after she took off her seatbelt to take a selfie are launching a campaign to convince people to keep their belts on at all times. Kailee Mills, 16, was with three friends in a car near her home in Texas, heading out to a party when the vehicle crashed and rolled over. The other three teenagers, who had their seatbelts on, survived. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2JTv6Ve via Latest News

Warren says he would 'love being a baby being born in the US today' -- Here's why

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The afternoon Q&A session of the Berkshire Hathaway 2018 Annual Shareholders from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2jyPcZQ via Latest News

The Latest: Over 1,000 arrested in anti-Putin protests

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MOSCOW (AP) — The Latest on anti-Putin protests in Russia (all times local): from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2jwB6rS via Latest News

Full Dershowitz Interview: 'Very bad week for the Trump team'

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In an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, Harvard Law School Professor Emeritus Alan Dershowtiz says that motives shouldn't form the basis of determining a crime. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2FOvq5w via Latest News

Trump Promised To Reshape America. He's Already Told 1 Million Immigrants Who Had Legal Protections To Get Out.

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WASHINGTON ― From the day he launched his presidential campaign, Donald Trump from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2K0gIe9 via Latest News

2018 GOP ads during midterm elections attack Hillary Clinton

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Focusing on former Democratic Candidate Hillary Clinton “unifies” and “motivates” Republicans going into the 2018 midterm elections, according to former Romney Campaign Policy Advisor Lanhee Chen. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2wjD1tk via Latest News

McCain Doesn't Want Trump Attending His Funeral: Reports

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Amid Sen. John McCain's (R-Ariz.) battle with brain cancer, the 81-year-old from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2HWVi0I via Latest News

NASA blasts off Mars lander, InSight

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NASA on Saturday blasted off its latest Mars lander, InSight, designed to perch on the surface and listen for "Marsquakes" ahead of eventual human missions to explore the Red Planet. "Three, two, one, liftoff!" said a NASA commentator as the spacecraft launched on a dark, foggy morning atop an Atlas V rocket at 4:05 am Pacific time (1105 GMT) from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, marking NASA's first interplanetary launch from the US west coast. If all goes as planned, the lander should settle on the Red Planet on November 26. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2KCzfhD via Latest News

ZTE says asked U.S. Commerce Department to suspend business ban

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China's ZTE Corp has submitted an application to the U.S. Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) for the suspension of a business ban, it said in a filing to the Shenzhen stock exchange on Sunday. Washington imposed a seven-year ban on U.S. companies selling components and software to ZTE last month after finding the Chinese telecoms company breached U.S. sanctions on Iran. ZTE's exchange filing on Sunday did not give details of its request or say when it had been made, but it did say that the company had provided additional material at the BIS's request. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2FQnKPT via Latest News

Nearly 200 horses found dead on Navajo land in drought-hit Arizona 

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The animals lie in neat circles around the pond that was supposed to sustain them as spring temperature rose and water became harder to find. Instead, they collapsed in the mud, exhausted and weakened from drought. Almost 200 feral horses have been found dead around a pond in Navajo land in northern Arizona, according to tribal leaders, the victims of overpopulation and dwindling water resources. Jonathan Nez, vice president of Navajo Nation, said the deaths were an annual problem that had been getting worse. “These horses weren’t shot or maliciously killed by an individual,” he said. “These animals were searching for water to stay alive. Navajo leaders say they see same problems every year as a result of growing herds of feral animals Credit: AP “In the process, they, unfortunately burrowed themselves into the mud and couldn’t escape because they were so weak.” Photographs show the carcases of dozens of horses were they had fallen around the stock pond in Gray Mountain. Tribal officia...

Egypt moves last chariot of King Tut to new museum

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CAIRO (AP) — Egypt moved the sixth and last chariot of famed pharaoh Tutankhamun on Saturday to the boy king's vast collection of items in an under-construction museum near the pyramids in Giza. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2jAsSze via Latest News

US Navy reforms Second Fleet to meet challenges from Russia in the Atlantic

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The US Navy is resurrecting its Second Fleet to counter the renewed threat from Russia. Admiral John Richardson, chief of naval operations, said the reformed group would control ships, aircraft and landing forces on the East Coast and north Atlantic Ocean. "Our National Defense Strategy makes clear that we're back in an era of great power competition as the security environment continues to grow more challenging and complex," said Admiral Richardson when he announced the move. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2HV8lEd via Latest News

How The ACORN Scandal Seeded Today's Nightmare Politics

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It did not occur to Bertha Lewis to be afraid. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2K0RrAx via Latest News

Sheriff: Highway sniper "idolized" school shooting suspect

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (AP) — A sniper who killed himself after firing on cars and injuring people on a Georgia highway idolized the Parkland, Florida school shooting suspect, a sheriff said Saturday. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2FP2w5c via Latest News

Parkland student: Trump’s stance to arm teachers is ‘crazy’

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President Trump spent the last few days at the NRA convention in Dallas where he went into detail about his pro-gun approach in schools. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2HTfTHx via Latest News

Man reunites with stolen dog after an email to Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos

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Businessman Richard Guttfield came home from work recently to every pet owner's ultimate nightmare. An Amazon delivery driver had stolen Wilma, Guttfield's black miniature schnauzer, after dropping off a bag of dog food at Guttfield's home.  Per CNBC, Guttfield had a difficult time getting Amazon to respond about Wilma's plight — that is, until he emailed CEO Jeff Bezos, a man whose sizable muscles are matched only by his love for lost miniature schnauzers. Apparently. After Guttfield emailed Bezos, Amazon assigned someone to track the offending driver. Eventually, their search was successful, and they were able to return Wilma to Guttfield. SEE ALSO: Playful Shiba is a little too excited about new toy Amazon told CNBC that Wilma's dognapper will not be given an opportunity to strike again — at least not during an Amazon delivery. "This is inexcusable and does not reflect the high standards we have for our delivery partners," a spokesperson said. "We ...

Air France's future in the balance, warns economy minister

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France's economy minister on Sunday warned that the survival of strike-hit Air France was in the balance following the departure of the company's chief executive over a pay dispute. Jean-Marc Janaillac, boss of parent company Air France-KLM, resigned on Friday after staff rejected a final pay offer from him which would have raised wages by seven percent over four years. "I call on everyone to be responsible: crew, ground staff, and pilots who are asking for unjustified pay hikes," Economy Minister Bruno Le Maire told the BFM news channel on Sunday. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2ruDEvl via Latest News

Explainer: Lebanon vote under new rules likely to keep old guard in power

A smooth election and the swift formation of a new government are not only important for Lebanon's political stability but also to bolster a weak economy that is in dire need of reforms and investment. The new voting system has generated uncertainty in some districts, but Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri, a Sunni Muslim, looks likely to form another unity government that includes Iran-backed Shi'ite movement Hezbollah. Hezbollah, which is heavily armed, may emerge stronger, though there is little prospect of it and its allies securing the two-thirds majority needed to dominate the state. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2whUaDv via Latest News

Deployed dad surprises son for his birthday

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Airman Mark Coffelt, who had been deployed to Qatar, surprised his son, Ronin, for his 9th birthday. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2If9hCu via Latest News

Amazing creatures of the deep

Photographer Ace Wu, from Taiwan, searches the deep seas to photograph stunning underwater creatures — and the results are sublime.  from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2KEptvi via Latest News

Indian-held Kashmir erupts in deadly violence, killing 7

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SRINAGAR, India (AP) — Indian troops killed three suspected rebels during a gunbattle Saturday in the main city in Indian-controlled Kashmir, while police blamed insurgents for killing three other men during a day of violence and protests in the disputed region. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2rnBKfA via Latest News

Business News Update BBC

The move has led to new fears about press freedom as Cambodia heads towards a general election. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2rrMxEK via Online Shopping

Facebook privacy: Survey suggests continuing US loyalty

A Reuters/Ipsos survey indicates most US users remain loyal, despite the Cambridge Analytica row. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JX0tyx via Online Shopping in Pakistan

Apple Warns iPhones Have A Serious Problem

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Apple Warns iPhones Have A Serious Problem    Forbes Apple sends document to authorized service providers telling them how to deal with Face ID issues    Phone Arena Apple Updates Repair Policy for iPhone X Units With Face ID Issues    Mac Rumors Apple Acknowledges Microphone Issue With Some iPhone 7 and 7 Plus Models on iOS 11.3 and Later    Mac Rumors Full coverage from Technology - Google News https://ift.tt/2FS7MFi via Technology

20 Years of iMac: Steve Jobs iconic internet machine that courageously reinvented Apple

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20 Years of iMac: Steve Jobs iconic internet machine that courageously reinvented Apple    AppleInsider Apple's game-changing iMac turns 20 years old    CNNMoney Tim Cook commemorates 20 years of iMac: 'It set Apple on a new course'    9to5Mac Apple's influential, iconic iMac turns 20    Engadget Full coverage from Technology - Google News https://ift.tt/2FPBeLL via Technology

Amazon Hardware On Sale, Just In Time For Mother's Day: Grab Discounts For Echo, Kindle, And Fire Devices

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Amazon Hardware On Sale, Just In Time For Mother's Day: Grab Discounts For Echo, Kindle, And Fire Devices    Tech Times I've been using my $120 Amazon 10" Fire HD Tablet for 5 months and love it    Boing Boing How to 'Drop In' on an Echo, Echo Show, or Echo Dot    Digital Trends Amazon Mother's Day Sale: Save Big on Fire TV and Echo    Tom's Guide Full coverage from Technology - Google News https://ift.tt/2JWJLPA via Technology

Facebook's new online dating service won't have ads

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Facebook's new online dating service won't have ads    Recode Facebook getting into dating game    The Columbian There's little scientific evidence online personality matching works    Independent Online Facebook announces new dating feature, and Match is getting clobbered    CNBC In Sri Lanka, Facebook's dominance has cost lives    The Guardian Full coverage from Technology - Google News https://ift.tt/2HQKBAO via Technology

Google working on improved Chrome address bar, revamped Bluetooth stack and Android app shortcuts for Chrome OS

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Google working on improved Chrome address bar, revamped Bluetooth stack and Android app shortcuts for Chrome OS    Android Police Android P to stop apps from monitoring network activity    ZDNet Pumpkin Pie perhaps? Just what should Android P be called?    Digital Trends Full coverage from Technology - Google News https://ift.tt/2HSY8b8 via Technology

Fortnite is the biggest game on the planet right now because it's a living, breathing world

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Fortnite is the biggest game on the planet right now because it's a living, breathing world    The Verge I was terrible at 'Fortnite,' but these 3 simple tweaks turned me into a killing machine    Business Insider Fortnite Adds Conor McGregor 'Boneless' Walk Emote?    Game Rant Full coverage from Technology - Google News https://ift.tt/2rowxmZ via Technology

Radical Galaxy Smartphones Exposed By Samsung Leak

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Radical Galaxy Smartphones Exposed By Samsung Leak    Forbes Samsung's folding Galaxy X specs and release plan leak    SlashGear Samsung Galaxy Note 9 with Exynos 9815, 8GB of RAM tallies high benchmark scores (UPDATE: It's a Fake)    Phone Arena Galaxy X: All-new FOLDING flagship phone is NOT a gimmick, Samsung promises    Express.co.uk Full coverage from Technology - Google News https://ift.tt/2wh4L1s via Technology

How to enable reset local account password on Windows 10 April 2018 Update

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How to enable reset local account password on Windows 10 April 2018 Update    Windows Central Microsoft Weekly: Gaming catch, update batch, feature watch    Neowin Google I/O vs. Microsoft Build: Dueling yet similar visions for developers    ZDNet Full coverage from Technology - Google News https://ift.tt/2wkaELs via Technology