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Business News Update BBC

Thameslink is threatened with legal action for comparing its poor service to Poundland chocolate. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LbyGuS via Online Shopping

Business News Update BBC

The coffee chain closes all 8,000 cafes in the US for an afternoon of "racial bias" training. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2sj1z19 via Online Shopping

Business News Update BBC

Uzbekistan has an ambitious plan to stop widespread health problems that developed when the Aral Sea disappeared. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IXy5Qy via Online Shopping

Business News Update BBC

How peer-to-peer (P2P) platforms are overcoming trust issues to help us make cash from our stuff. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2swqYUb via Online Shopping

Business News Update BBC

The EU is not the freest trader, but on many measures it is near the liberal end of the spectrum. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xtOTta via Online Shopping

Business News Update BBC

Spending on e-cigarettes is increasing. The BBC looks at what's behind the rise. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LMfzIO via Online Shopping

Trump: I wish I didn't pick Jeff Sessions

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President Trump on Wednesday expressed fresh regret for appointing Jeff Sessions his attorney general. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2sracpn via Latest News

Delta just made two major company changes -- and it speaks volumes to how the airline listens to employee feedback

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With a seemingly never-ending slew of bad airplane news — from disorderly from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2LdKVXN via Latest News

Journalist Arkady Babchenko's 'Murder' Faked By Ukraine To Uncover Russian Plot

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Arkady Babchenko, a Russian journalist and critic of President Vladimir Putin, from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2JfP9kl via Latest News

Florida school shooting suspect foretold intention in videos

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — In chilling cellphone videos released Wednesday, the suspect in a February massacre at a Florida high school announced his intention to become the next school shooter, aiming to kill at least 20 people and saying "you're all going to die." from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2J3DiSX via Latest News

Hawaii volcano: Drone video shows emergency services evacuate home as lava approaches

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The moment that that an emergency flight crew evacuated a home shortly before it was engulfed in lava from Hawaii's Kilauea volcano was caught on camera. The incident was captured by an unmanned aircraft system as they pulled the resident to safety. The rescue came as the hottest and fastest-moving lava from Kilauea volcano's latest eruption spread across new parts of the Big Island, forcing officials to order evacuations in two coastal neighbourhoods over fears that the rapidly advancing flows could cut off dwindling escape routes. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2LejaOS via Latest News

Study on hurricane casualties fuels talk of statehood for Puerto Rico

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Critics of the federal response to Maria, comparing it to the relief efforts in Texas after Hurricane Harvey, believe it would have been more effective if the U.S. territory were a state with representation in Washington. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2H39tAc via Latest News

Judge in Michael Cohen case admonishes Michael Avenatti over his 'publicity tour'

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Wednesday’s hearing revolved, in part, around Michael Avenatti himself, including his financial dealings and the nearly 200 television appearances he has made since taking on Stormy Daniels's case. Judge Kimba Wood warned him that if he does formally enter the case, “you would have to stop doing some of the things you’ve been doing.” from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2L8as4n via Latest News

Off-tone Melania Trump tweet sparks serious concern for her welfare

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First lady Melania Trump has been noticeably absent from the public eye since from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2J3m7AN via Latest News

Brigitte Nielsen Pregnant With Fifth Child At Age 54

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Brigitte Nielsen has an important project in the works. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2ssaMmY via Latest News

'Most Good Girl.' Please Be Advised That a Beloved Therapy Dog Made the School Yearbook

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Does Miss Peanut get a diploma? from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2H6u8DA via Latest News

Vegas casinos face threat of 1st worker strike in 3 decades

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LAS VEGAS (AP) — The possibility of 50,000 Las Vegas casino workers going on strike drew closer Thursday, with their contracts expiring at midnight and the prospects of new ones still uncertain. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2JiPQJI via Latest News

Boy Whose School Shooting Question Left Sarah Sanders Choking Back Tears Says 'I'm Glad I Did It'

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White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders was brought to the verge of tears Wednesday by a teen reporter who asked her a simple question that seemed to catch her off-guard at the end of a contentious press briefing with the grownup press from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2JjA1lH via Latest News

Google blasted for listing ‘Nazism’ as belief of California Republicans

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Republicans blasted Google after the search engine briefly identified “Nazism” as one of the tenets of the California Republican party. The characterisation quickly drew a backlash from conservatives. Rep Kevin McCarthy of Bakersfield, California’s highest-ranking Republican in Congress, tweeted that the term’s inclusion was a “disgrace”, adding a “#StoptheBias” hashtag. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2swSW27 via Latest News

Samsung won't be forced to update old phones

The smartphone giant will not be forced to provide regular software updates for its handsets. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2J4cgej via Online Shopping in Pakistan

Takeaways to be delivered by drone in Shanghai

China business park in Shanghai is to offer takeaway drone delivery service. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2J5iGtq via Online Shopping in Pakistan

Withings to return after Nokia sell-off

French start-up Withings is to return to its founder for an undisclosed sum. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2J5TSS4 via Online Shopping in Pakistan

World Cup 2018: BBC iPlayer to stream matches in 4K HDR

The iPlayer service will offer 29 matches in higher-than-normal quality, but access will be limited. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2L8vvnz via Online Shopping in Pakistan

Uganda imposes WhatsApp and Facebook tax 'to stop gossip'

The revenue raised is also intended to help pay off of the country's growing national debt. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LO0438 via Online Shopping in Pakistan

School shooting game Active Shooter pulled by Steam

Active Shooter is removed from the Steam Store a week before its release after a public outcry. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JgoOlT via Online Shopping in Pakistan

Google launches solar power service in UK

An energy expert said that the tool "is a good way" to make information more accessible. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2J2aYjP via Online Shopping in Pakistan

Tesla hit parked police car 'while using Autopilot'

The driver said her Tesla car was using Autopilot technology when it hit a parked police car. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2srr3IG via Online Shopping in Pakistan

Apple and Russia face off over Telegram on App Store

Russian regulators have given the company one month to remove the messaging app from its App Store. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IXAcnB via Online Shopping in Pakistan

UK drone users face safety tests and flight restrictions

The proposed laws - which also include flying restrictions - could come into effect by July. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IXtm1q via Online Shopping in Pakistan

Pokemon reveals four new games for Nintendo Switch

A video games expert said that the releases are likely to "broaden the appeal" of the console. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2J1FE4W via Online Shopping in Pakistan

Fortnite sued for 'copying' rival game PUBG

The makers of the hit video game are accused of copying rival PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2siEWd0 via Online Shopping in Pakistan

GDPR 'risks making it harder to catch hackers'

Tool used by journalists and the police has reduced the information it shares. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2J2Z3m5 via Online Shopping in Pakistan

Don't buy tickets from Viagogo, minister warns

Margot James tells consumers to boycott the ticket reseller after it fails to change its policies. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LH6lxn via Online Shopping in Pakistan

Nuisance call bosses could be fined up to £500,000

They could be fined up to £500,000 if delayed plans to hold them personally liable are implemented. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xrvk4D via Online Shopping in Pakistan

Star Citizen video game launches $27,000 players' pack

Star Citizen's "Legatus" package is only available to players who have already spent over $1000 (£750). from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LEvb0K via Online Shopping in Pakistan

Airprox board says police drone and jet had 'near-miss'

The drone operator "honestly believed" the 520mph plane would hit the remote-controlled device. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IXH5kD via Online Shopping in Pakistan

Facebook to be banned in Papua New Guinea for a month

Papua New Guinea aims to crack down on fake profiles and may make its own rival social network. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xprQjg via Online Shopping in Pakistan

Facebook Live lands Tommy Robinson in jail

A ban had prevented media from reporting on the 35-year-old's sentencing at Leeds Crown Court. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2L4gcwg via Online Shopping in Pakistan

Twitter 'bans women against trans ideology', say feminists

A women's group says there is "a concerted attack on women's free speech" over transgender issues. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LHd2PS via Online Shopping in Pakistan

YouTube stars' fury over algorithm tests

The website says it has been manipulating the subscription feed for some viewers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2sgLqt6 via Online Shopping in Pakistan

Tomorrow's cities: Google's Toronto city built 'from the internet up'

A disused waterfront in Toronto is being transformed by a firm owned by Google's parent company. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xwLREK via Online Shopping in Pakistan

YouTube deletes half of 'violent' music videos

YouTube says it has deleted more than half of the 'violent' music videos which the country's most senior police officer asked it to take down. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2J0Wj8D via Online Shopping in Pakistan

Dixons Carphone to close 92 stores as profits slide

Shares in the retailer sink almost 21% as it announces closures and says profits will fall sharply this year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LJMZrl via Online Shopping in Pakistan

Busking goes cashless with 'a world first' for London

London introduces a contactless payment scheme for buskers that allows tap-to-pay donations. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xrOnfn via Online Shopping in Pakistan

Bulgarians tweeting in Cyrillic confused for Russian bots

The use of the Cyrillic alphabet is one way Twitter tries to identify Russian automated accounts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LGJNgp via Online Shopping in Pakistan

Two French teenagers charged over Despacito YouTube hack

Two 18-year-olds are charged over a hack that targeted the Latin hit and other pop songs on YouTube. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xsPGuk via Online Shopping in Pakistan

Google and Facebook accused of breaking GDPR laws

Complaints against the web giants are filed on the first day of the EU's new data protection law. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xnTM6U via Online Shopping in Pakistan

YouTube star John 'TotalBiscuit' Bain dies aged 33

Game critic John Bain - known as TotalBiscuit and the Cynical Brit - dies of cancer. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2s7AVIt via Online Shopping in Pakistan

Trump announces pardon for provocateur Dinesh D'Souza

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President Trump announced today on Twitter that he plans to pardon Dinesh D’Souza, a controversial conservative pundit and provocateur who was convicted of violating federal campaign finance laws. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2H9Zx7R via Latest News

10 Amazing BBQ Sauce Recipes

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Dogs Rescued After Breeder Allegedly Debarked Them With Object Down Throats

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Fifteen dogs were removed from a Pennsylvania property last week after some of from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2J8vmQt via Latest News

Relief, anger over Russia journalist's staged death

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News that the supposed murder of a prominent Russian journalist and Kremlin critic was actually staged by Ukraine to thwart a real attempt on his life provoked both relief and anger on Wednesday. In a stunning development barely 24 hours after he had been reported killed, Arkady Babchenko appeared at a press conference where he admitted participating in a "special operation" to catch the alleged mastermind of a Russian plot to kill him. European Parliament President Antonio Tajani said he was "relieved" that Babchenko had not been killed, after earlier denouncing the supposed murder as a "hideous crime". from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2J4JmKY via Latest News

Family of saved boy thank Malian 'Spider-Man' Mamoudou Gassama, as 'true hero' receives French residency

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The family of a small boy found hanging from a balcony in Paris have expressed heartfelt thanks to the Malian migrant who saved him. "He's truly a hero," the boy's grandmother said of Mamoudou Gassama, who climbed four floors before a crowd of well-wishers to pluck the child from danger. The four-year-old's father, who had allegedly left him in their flat to go shopping, and then stayed out longer than planned to play Pokemon Go, faces charges of child neglect. The daring rescue, which has earned him the nickname of Spider-Man, saw Mr Gassama become an overnight national hero and he was offered French citizenship. President Emmanuel Macron awarded him a medal for bravery after inviting him to the Elysée Palace on Monday and offered him a job in the fire brigade. “Thank you France. That’s all I can say,” said Mr Gassama after coming out of the state prefecture in of Bobigny, north or Paris, where he was handed a residency permit while awaiting full citizenship. It

Gaza's Hamas rulers say cease-fire reached with Israel

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GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Gaza's Hamas rulers said Wednesday they had agreed to a cease-fire with Israel to end the largest flare-up of violence between the two sides since a 2014 war. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2L9fqOp via Latest News

Watch Sarah Huckabee Sanders Choke Up After a Kid Asks Her About School Shootings

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"Can you tell me what the Administration has done and will do to prevent these senseless tragedies?" from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2LHCWmF via Latest News

'Roseanne' shows what the media got wrong about Trump voters

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Judging from its jokes about black Americans and immigrants, “Roseanne” was aimed at culturally affronted white Americans who feel robbed of their heritage. So it was a good bet that its star would stumble her way into the hatred and bigotry that lurk all over social media. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2kB0UUp via Latest News

Andrew Lincoln May Have Spoiled Rick's Final 'Walking Dead' Scene

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Over the course of "The Walking Dead," we've watched Andrew Lincoln's from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2J5i7Qp via Latest News

Get Ready, Russia, China and North Korea: The Navy Wants New Missile Submarines

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Ultimately, the Navy hopes to build and operate as many as 12 new nuclear-armed submarines, to serve well into the 2080s. The administration's 2019 budget request, released earlier this year, has already increased funding for the service's new nuclear-armed ballistic missile submarine by $2 billion over this year's amount in what appears to be a clear effort to further accelerate technology development and early production. The Navy and industry may be speeding up full production plans for its first Columbia-Class nuclear armed ballistic missile submarine as part of a broader move to increase the size of the service's submarine fleet more quickly. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2LaktOC via Latest News

Samsung Galaxy J4 goes on sale in India for $150

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The Samsung Galaxy J4 was quietly launched in India, and is currently only available through offline channels. According to Mumbai-based retailer Mahesh Telecom, the device costs INR 9,990 - the equivalent of $150. New Launch #SamsungGalaxyJ4 , now available for Rs.9990/- only (2GB/16GB) pic.twitter.com/3qct0QhKEb— Mahesh Telecom (@MAHESHTELECOM) May 31, 2018 The device was made official last week. It comes with Exynos 7570 SoC and a 5.5-inch HD display (16:9 ratio). Memory configuration is 2GB/16GB and the device features a 13MP/5MP camera combo. It runs Android Oreo, and packs... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2Jp604l via IFTTT

Microsoft shutting down Groove Music for Android and iOS

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After shutting down the Groove Music service back in October last year, Microsoft has announced that the service's Android and iOS apps will also be retired this year. The company will pull the plug on these apps on December 1, 2018. The company reassures that any personal files will continue to be available in OneDrive. "You can keep listening to those files, and your playlists, with the Windows 10 Groove Music apps on PC, Xbox, or Windows Phone," Microsoft said in a support page update. Source from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2stKPn9 via IFTTT

Dual SIM Samsung Galaxy Note8 now going for $625 in US

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Last we heard, the dual-SIM variant of the Samsung Galaxy Note8 was going for $700. And now, you can grab a unit for even less. The same eBay seller now has the device listed for $625. The model on offer is factory unlocked with 64GB of storage. Since it's the international variant, it comes with Exynos SoC instead of Snapdragon chipset. Available color options include gold, black, and gray. No information on when the deal expires (there's the usual 'limited quantity available' tag on the listing), so those interested in availing it may have to act fast. Source from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2xyTmLc via IFTTT

Sony Xperia XZ2 and XZ2 Compact get Google Lens in the camera app

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Today Sony is announcing that Google Lens has made it into the camera app of its Xperia XZ2 and XZ2 Compact smartphones. You'll get it through a free update of the preinstalled Google app. Additionally, the recently unveiled Xperia XZ2 Premium will launch with the Lens functionality in the camera app built-in. Google Lens helps you identify what you're pointing the camera at - buildings, landmarks, dog breeds, and much more. With it, you can find products online, copy text from the real world around you and paste it into any app on your phone, add events to your calendar, as well as get... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2xxHY2h via IFTTT

Oreo update for the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge spreads to more countries in Europe, arrives in Canada on June 11

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A couple of days ago the Oreo update for Samsung's Galaxy S7 and S7 edge reached the Nordic countries, starting with Sweden. Today it's become available in even more European countries, with confirmed sightings in Germany, Belgium, and Spain. Prior to these rollouts, the update was only out in the UK and South Korea. At this point Samsung's global rollout seems to be picking up some steam. The new release will hit S7 and S7 edge units sold in Canada starting on June 11. On the same day, the Galaxy A5 (2017) is getting Oreo in Canada as well. The update going out in various European... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2JipyqV via IFTTT

alcatel 1x with Android Go lands in the US on June 4, pre-orders are live

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The alcatel 1x was announced back in February at MWC. Then in March we found out that it would be offered in the US among other markets. And today it's finally gone up for pre-order in the States. You can pick up an unlocked unit for the low, low price of $99.99. The 1x will be released on June 4. The low price tag makes this a somewhat interesting offering, though keep in mind that it is decidedly low-end. On the other hand, it boots Android Oreo (Go Edition), a version of the OS that Google has developed and optimized specifically to run well on such low-end hardware. The alcatel... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2xtg87f via IFTTT

Apple won't announce new hardware at WWDC, rumor says

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Apple's annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) is taking place next week, from June 4. Today a new rumor claimed to come from "people familiar with the plans" says the company will not unveil any new hardware on that occasion, instead choosing to focus on software tweaks. iOS 12 is expected to be unveiled on Monday, and one of its main features will be a Digital Health initiative. Under that umbrella will sit a number of tools aimed at helping users monitor how much time they spend on their devices and inside certain apps. These details will be bundled into a menu of the Settings... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2J5YqIn via IFTTT

Samsung Vice Chairman delays the Samsung Galaxy Note9 launch by two weeks

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Rumors about the Galaxy Note9 have indicated that it will arrive sooner than initially expected. While the Galaxy Note8 launched in September, its successor was rumored to debut as early as mid-July this year. Well, according to Korean outlet The Bell, the launch date has been pushed back by two weeks due to last minute change in the design. Earlier this month, Samsung's Vice Chairman, Lee Jae-Yong, visited a Shenzhen store to try out some of the Oppo, Xiaomi and vivo smartphones. He wanted to see how they feel in the hand and apparently, he liked what he saw. As a result... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2svMAzV via IFTTT

Nokia 8 update brings Pro Camera for Lumia-style manual controls

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The Nokia 8 is receiving firmware update V4.88B, the highlight feature of which is Camera Pro. The update is rolling out currently and weighs in at a hair over 600 MB, so you better connect to Wi-Fi and sit down. The Camera Pro is the Lumia-style manual mode. It puts the ISO, Shutter speed, Exposure compensation and White balance on concentric circles that make it easy to adjust the image before hitting the shutter key. Take control of every photo. I'm glad to announce that Pro Camera mode is now available for #Nokia8 ! pic.twitter.com/q2sTWh3IvU— Juho Sarvikas (@sarvikas) May 31,... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2H94Btp via IFTTT

Renders of the Lenovo Z5 show the front-facing camera

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Surprisingly, this time around the latest Lenovo Z5 info comes from a leak and not from the company's VP. All the information we have on the device so far was officially teased from the Lenovo's official, but now something extra has slipped through the cracks. The renders show the promised nearly bezel-less display with a small chin on the bottom. This is in line with the previous teasers showing nothing but screen and thankfully no notch. They also reveal how Lenovo has tackled the front-facing camera and the accompanying sensors problem. Lenovo Z5 press renders Just like... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2JlhllH via IFTTT

Samsung releases 18 new AR Emoji for the Galaxy S9 and S9+

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The simple :-) doesn't cut it anymore - emotions are transmitted through fully animated 3D avatars these days. To improve the experience on its Galaxy S9 and S9+ flagships, Samsung has doubled the number of available AR Emoji. You can install the 18 new emojis from the Galaxy App store and then they will be available straight from the keyboard. Or they can be copy-pasted from the gallery app. And that's not all, the company has another batch of 18 emojis that will be released in the coming months, bringing the total to 54. Here's a sample of the new AR emoji set: Source | Via from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2Lcj2z0 via IFTTT

Aurora Black LG G7 ThinQ is now in stock in the UK

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The LG G7 ThinQ is now in stock in the UK through a number of retailers. The phone went on pre-order earlier this month. Buyers will be able to get the Aurora Black G7 ThinQ starting now, but will need to wait until late June for the Platinum Grey model. The price for the LG G7 ThinQ is £599 with VAT which translates to €680. That's considerably less than the early listings for the phone that reached as high as €800. Thanks for the heads-up, James! Unlocked-Mobiles | Carphonewarehouse | Clove from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2smkmIK via IFTTT

Qualcomm is working on Snapdragon 850 chipset for Windows computers

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Qualcomm partnered with Microsoft for official Windows 10 support on the Snapdragon 835, which was extended to the 845 chip a year later. It seems that these Windows-on-ARM portable computers have proven successful enough to warrant a dedicated chip. The Snapdragon 850 isn't an entirely new chip - it's a faster 845 - and it is aimed squarely at Windows ultra portables. It features 8 cores as before with the "big" cluster clocked higher than the phone version. The Lenovo ELZE1 Europe powered by Snapdragon 850 The Kryo 385 Gold cores (based on Cortex-A75) reach as high as 2.96 GHz,... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2H8F8QP via IFTTT

Nokia completes Digital Health business sale

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Nokia announced today that the deal for the Digital Health business was closed with Withings. The Finnish company sold the division back to its previous owners for an undisclosed sum. The licensing business of Nokia Technologies will not be affected, the current devices will keep selling, but new gadgets will sold under the Withings brand. Back in 2016 Nokia bought the French startup for €170/$192 million, but after the unimpressive performance and switching its internal focus, it decided to sell it. Instead of developing gadgets for the user market, Nokia will focus on medical... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2J1Q0BE via IFTTT

Posters reveal design and price of Samsung Galaxy A9 Star and A9 Star Lite

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Well, that clears it up - leaked posters clarify which phone is the Galaxy A9 Star and which is the A9 Star Lite. And the posters provide launch info, including date and price. The Samsung Galaxy A9 Star is the SM-G8850, the one with the dual camera in the corner. It will cost CNY 3,500 ($545/€465) and pre-orders will run from June 7 to 14, sales start on the 15th. And there's going to be a promo until July 10 (which seems to involve 10,000 limited edition JBL headphones and 15,000 Samsung microSD cards of 64 GB capacity). Samsung Galaxy A9 Star and A9 Star Lite posters offer... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2swcLqt via IFTTT

Russian pre-orders for Nokia 3.1 are now live

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Three new Nokia phone were unveiled in Moscow earlier this week - the Nokia 5.1, 3.1, and 2.1. While the first and the last will go on sale in July, the Nokia 3.1 will be released next month in June. And now, it's coming to light that pre-orders for the device are live in Russia. The phone costs RUB 11,990, which currently translates to $195. The model on offer comes with 2GB RAM and 16GB storage. Color options include black, white, and blue. Meanwhile the company has confirmed the addition of Nokia 5.1 and 3.1 to the Android Enterprise Recommended program. The newly announced... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2L8fazg via IFTTT

Sony USB Type-C 2-in-1 cable now officially available from company's estore

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Sony's 2-in-1 USB Type-C cable (EC270) is now available from the company's estore in Europe. For those who aren't aware, the accessory lets you charge your phone and listen to music at the same time. The dongle carries a price tag of £17.99 in the UK and €19.99 in other European countries. Keep in mind that the cable doesn't support quick charging. For additional information as well as to make a purchase, head to the Source link below. Source | Via from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2J8vCi8 via IFTTT

Samsung Gear S3 update lets you answer calls by rotating bezel

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A new update has started rolling out to the Samsung Gear S3. Weighing in at around 13.6MB, the update arrives as version R770XXU2CRE3 and R760XXU2CRE3 for the frontier and classic variants, respectively. The main new feature is the option to answer calls by rotating the bezel. The feature is enabled by default, and you need to rotate (clockwise) the bezel twice in order to accept a call. Also, early adopters say it has been already available in some regions for a while now. Via from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2xEuNg7 via IFTTT

Samsung Galaxy S9 gets dual VoLTE support in India

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Samsung Galaxy S9 arrived in India just a week after the official announcement at MWC. The flagship duo keeps receiving its monthly updates and the latest one brought dual VoLTE support. The software patch also brings some fixes and performance tweaks. According to the screenshot we got, the update for the Galaxy S9 is 426 MB in size and its version is G965FXXU1BRE5/G965FOXM1BRE3/G965FXXU1BRE3. It enables usage of VoLTE and VoWiFi over both SIM cards for the devices with dual SIM slots. If you haven't received a notification about the update of your dual-SIM Galaxy S9, head to... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2Lb2Mi0 via IFTTT

Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) may jump straight to Oreo 8.1

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Up until now, Samsung has released Oreo for many of its smartphones. The updates bumped the Android version to 8.0. However, now it looks like there may be some devices that will directly jump to Android 8.1. Case in point: a GFXBench listing for the Galaxy J5 (2017) that shows Android 8.1 on board. Previously, the Galaxy J5 (2016) also jumped straight to Android 7.1.1 after being spotted running the OS in benchmarks. So, a precedent is clearly there. And it's likely that other J series devices in the series will also make the same jump. Sadly, there's currently no info on... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2slLF5Y via IFTTT

The 2019 Acura RDX Is Grown Up And Ready To Sell Like Crazy

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The 2019 Acura RDX Is Grown Up And Ready To Sell Like Crazy    Jalopnik 2019 Acura RDX vs. Audi Q5 vs. BMW X3 vs. Mercedes GLC300 vs. Volvo XC60    Autoblog (blog) 2019 Acura RDX First Review    Kelley Blue Book Full coverage from Technology - Google News https://ift.tt/2LLe25y via Technology

Philips Hue Sync coordinates your smart lights with your computer

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Philips Hue Sync coordinates your smart lights with your computer    Engadget [Update: Resolved] Problems with your Philips Hue? Widespread outages reported    Android Police Hue Sync now available for Windows and macOS    Neowin Philips' app that syncs Hue lights with computer displays is surprisingly good    The Verge Full coverage from Technology - Google News https://ift.tt/2Jobqws via Technology

Microsoft will 'retire' Groove Music Android and iOS apps December 1st

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Microsoft will 'retire' Groove Music Android and iOS apps December 1st    Engadget Microsoft Shutting Down Groove Music iOS, Android Apps    PCMag Microsoft killing off the Groove Music apps for iOS and Android    Ars Technica Full coverage from Technology - Google News https://ift.tt/2JjQfvq via Technology

Xbox One Backwards Compatibility Adding Three Rockstar Games

Xbox One Backwards Compatibility Adding Three Rockstar Games    GameSpot 'GTA: San Andreas' gets Xbox One backwards compatibility    Engadget GTA: San Andreas is coming to Xbox One backward compatibility    Destructoid Full coverage from Technology - Google News https://ift.tt/2xF17PZ via Technology

iPhone SE 2 notch confirmed by screen protectors

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iPhone SE 2 notch confirmed by screen protectors    SlashGear Exclusive: Apple's Expensive New iPhones Revealed    Forbes Alleged iPhone SE2 Screen Protector Hints iPhone X-like Notch    73Buzz (blog) Full coverage from Technology - Google News https://ift.tt/2LbqNVZ via Technology

Botching Colorado's most misspelled word could cost you a job

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Botching Colorado's most misspelled word could cost you a job    The Coloradoan Google Trends releases 'America's Most Misspelled Words' by state    WTNH.com (press release) These are Maine's most misspelled words (according to Google)    WMTW Portland Full coverage from Technology - Google News https://ift.tt/2LPD2sC via Technology

Canon Won't Sell Film Cameras Anymore

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Canon Won't Sell Film Cameras Anymore    Fortune Canon officially ends sales of film cameras    SlashGear Canon has sold its last film camera    TechCrunch Full coverage from Technology - Google News https://ift.tt/2JpdqnQ via Technology

Google Lens AI features landing on default camera apps

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Google Lens AI features landing on default camera apps    SlashGear Google Lens rolling out to more camera apps as real-time, smart text selection now available    9to5Google Deal: Unlocked Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact is now $50 cheaper    Phone Arena Review: Sony Xperia XZ2    WIRED Full coverage from Technology - Google News https://ift.tt/2suxFGl via Technology