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How to use Alexa and Cortana together

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How to use Alexa and Cortana together    CNET Save $50 on the Amazon Fire HD10 tablet through Aug. 21    Mashable Alexa, Cortana finally get the conversation going as promised    Bend Bulletin Full coverage from Technology - Google News https://ift.tt/2P0u0Kf via Technology

'PUBG' Limited Edition Xbox One Controller To Feature First-Ever Trigger Grips

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'PUBG' Limited Edition Xbox One Controller To Feature First-Ever Trigger Grips    Forbes All News, Trailers, and Gameplay Revealed at Gamescom 2018    IGN Microsoft, where's my 2TB Xbox One X?    Engadget PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds Graduating from Xbox Game Preview; Full Product Release Coming September 4 ...    Xbox Wire Full coverage from Technology - Google News https://ift.tt/2PmEXGV via Technology

Valve is still making Half-Life 3 jokes

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Valve is still making Half-Life 3 jokes    The Verge Gabe Newell Voice Pack For Dota 2 Announced, Watch The Silly Trailer Here    GameSpot Gabe Newell struggles to say 'triple-kill' for his Dota 2 voice pack    VentureBeat Full coverage from Technology - Google News https://ift.tt/2LgxqGj via Technology

Google Fit is getting redesigned with new health-tracking rings

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Google Fit is getting redesigned with new health-tracking rings    The Verge Google Fit Update Takes Aim At Apple Watch Series 4, Hints At Pixel Watch    Forbes Google's Revamped Fitness App Turns Activity Tracking into a Game    Gizmodo Google Fit    Google With the revamped Fit app, it's looking more and more like Google is making a Pixel watch    PCWorld Full coverage from Technology - Google News https://ift.tt/2N6lyZ9 via Technology

Cyberpunk 2077 Tweets Transphobic Joke, Studio Apologizes 'To All Those Offended'

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Cyberpunk 2077 Tweets Transphobic Joke, Studio Apologizes 'To All Those Offended'    Kotaku New 'Cyberpunk 2077' Details Incoming    Forbes Opinion: Gamedevs, Stop Apologizing to People Who Don't Buy or Play Video Games    Niche Gamer Full coverage from Technology - Google News https://ift.tt/2nYFYbG via Technology

Devil May Cry 5 Release Date And Trailer Shared At Gamescom 2018

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Devil May Cry 5 Release Date And Trailer Shared At Gamescom 2018    GameSpot 'Devil May Cry 5' Comes Out March 8    Variety Devil May Cry 5 Has A Release Date    Cinema Blend Full coverage from Technology - Google News https://ift.tt/2Mp8div via Technology

MacBook Air 2018: All the rumors on specs, price, release date

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MacBook Air 2018: All the rumors on specs, price, release date    CNET Apple to Debut Low-Cost MacBook Air With Retina Display, Revamped Pro-Focused Mac Mini in 2018    Mac Rumors Five things the Mac mini needs to make it a true pro machine    Macworld Full coverage from Technology - Google News https://ift.tt/2PqPnFr via Technology

Steam Play beta lets Linux gamers play some Windows-only titles

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Steam Play beta lets Linux gamers play some Windows-only titles    SlashGear Valve's “Steam Play” uses Vulkan to bring more Windows games to Linux    Ars Technica New Steam Play Update Lets Windows Games Run On Linux Machines    Ubergizmo Full coverage from Technology - Google News https://ift.tt/2MoXLqZ via Technology

Tinder Goes To School: New Tinder U Feature Matches Only College Students

Tinder Goes To School: New Tinder U Feature Matches Only College Students    Tech Times Tinder launches student-only 'Tinder U' matchmaking service    Daily Mail Tinder's new matchmaking service is just for college students    Engadget Full coverage from Technology - Google News https://ift.tt/2BzRhRc via Technology

Samsung's latest curved gaming monitors are fast and cheap

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Samsung's latest curved gaming monitors are fast and cheap    Engadget Samsung Unveils New Gaming Monitors    SmartHouse Samsung unveils CJG5 curved gaming monitors at Gamescom 2018    Pulse News Full coverage from Technology - Google News https://ift.tt/2MOxlP7 via Technology

The Grand Tour gets its own video game

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The Grand Tour gets its own video game    CNET Amazon's turning its Grand Tour TV show into a game    Polygon The Grand Tour spawns a game for Xbox One and PS4    Autoblog (blog) Full coverage from Technology - Google News https://ift.tt/2LcXS3H via Technology

Dark Souls Trilogy Announced For PS4 And Xbox One, Watch The Trailer Here

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Dark Souls Trilogy Announced For PS4 And Xbox One, Watch The Trailer Here    GameSpot Bandai Namco Announces Dark Souls Trilogy for PS4, Xbox One    IGN 'Dark Souls Trilogy' bundles all three games on Xbox One and PS4    Digital Trends Full coverage from Technology - Google News https://ift.tt/2Pu1Yrs via Technology

Tom Clancy's The Division 2 Reveals Pre-Order Details, New Trailer

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Tom Clancy's The Division 2 Reveals Pre-Order Details, New Trailer    Cinema Blend Tom Clancy's The Division 2 Release Date And Pre-Order Guide For PS4, Xbox One    GameSpot The Division 2 Collector's Editions Unveiled - Gamescom 2018    IGN Full coverage from Technology - Google News https://ift.tt/2nWyqpH via Technology

Nintendo Labo Vehicle Kit hands-on: The Toy-Cons we've been waiting for

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Nintendo Labo Vehicle Kit hands-on: The Toy-Cons we've been waiting for    Engadget Nintendo's new Labo Vehicle Kit was more fun than I expected    CNET Nintendo's new Labo Vehicle Kit gives you more ways to build your own cardboard toys    The Verge Full coverage from Technology - Google News https://ift.tt/2OVwj0Y via Technology

Keep your devices protected with two Anker waterproof bags for $7

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Keep your devices protected with two Anker waterproof bags for $7    Android Central DEAL: Get a New Google Home for Just $59 (Updated)    Droid Life Ausdroid's 2018 Father's Day gift guide aka what my kids should be buying me for Father's Day    Ausdroid Full coverage from Technology - Google News https://ift.tt/2LaOf5j via Technology

Don't want Google tracking you? You have almost no choice, according to a study.

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Don't want Google tracking you? You have almost no choice, according to a study.    Washington Post Google tracking is even creepier than you thought, study finds    New York Post Chrome's Getting a Whole New Look Sept. 4    Tom's Guide Full coverage from Technology - Google News https://ift.tt/2w4BVPn via Technology

Facebook gives users trustworthiness score

The social network says it has developed the scale to help it tackle fake news reports. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Nb6gCE via Online Shopping in Pakistan

Gamescom: The seven biggest announcements at the show

Next-generation graphics, new games and cult favourites take the stage at Gamescom in Cologne. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2N6GD5O via Online Shopping in Pakistan

Facebook and Twitter remove accounts linked to Russia and Iran campaigns

The social media giants say they have shut down hundreds of accounts linked to Russia and Iran. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2w2rpYQ via Online Shopping in Pakistan

Superdrug's online customers targeted by criminals

The High Street chain warns its online customers to change their passwords. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MFwxMd via Online Shopping in Pakistan

Drones hunt cocaine farms in Colombia

President Iván Duque wants to use unmanned aircraft to keep damage to neighbouring crops to a minimum. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2nUmogz via Online Shopping in Pakistan

Facebook apologises for blocking Prager University's videos

The firm had blocked one video critical about Muslims and another that defended male aggression. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OPUkpY via Online Shopping in Pakistan

Microsoft claims win over 'Russian political hackers'

Cyber-attacks on US political groups are stopped after Microsoft grabs key net domains, the company says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MmM4RP via Online Shopping in Pakistan

'Gas leak' iPad prompts Apple shop evacuation

The Dutch fire brigade is called to help deal with a "fuming" Apple device. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2BAqX9M via Online Shopping in Pakistan

Honeypot pornography lawyer pleads guilty

A US lawyer who tricked people into paying for films he had helped pirate faces years in jail. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ORokC2 via Online Shopping in Pakistan

Gig economy pressures make drivers 'more likely to crash'

Drivers and couriers who get their work from apps face a "heightened risk" of crashes, a study suggests. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MsjXkf via Online Shopping in Pakistan

Social media faces EU fine if terror lingers for an hour

The European Commission is planning stricter rules for social media companies. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2nPEFM5 via Online Shopping in Pakistan

Apple 'pulls gambling apps from China App Store'

The reported removal of thousands of apps follows criticism by Chinese state media. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MZnRgt via Online Shopping in Pakistan

Business News Update BBC

Banks have been told it's "not fair" to automatically blame customers for money lost through a scam. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PtQjsv via Online Shopping

Business News Update BBC

Millions of consumers "are not getting a clear picture from the websites they visit", says Which? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MseM3O via Online Shopping

Business News Update BBC

Asking job applicants what they are currently paid can trap women on lower salaries, a charity says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2N76ASR via Online Shopping

Business News Update BBC

The index tracking the 500 most valuable public companies in the US has risen almost 325% since 2009. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MpLqmG via Online Shopping

Business News Update BBC

Mystery shopping reveals four-fold increases in premiums even when issues have been been stable for years. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OX9Z7k via Online Shopping

Business News Update BBC

Businesses close and streets empty as President Maduro's new currency causes uncertainty. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OUAji9 via Online Shopping

Business News Update BBC

The payout will cover former and current employees who allege sexual harassment and discrimination. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2nW8zON via Online Shopping

Business News Update BBC

The High Street chain warns its online customers to change their passwords. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MFwxMd via Online Shopping

Business News Update BBC

Passengers say they have been charged fees by their banks after cheques from airline were unsigned. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MsDdht via Online Shopping

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The social media giants say they have shut down hundreds of accounts linked to Russia and Iran. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2w2rpYQ via Online Shopping

Business News Update BBC

The Scottish government's Gers figures have been a key battleground in the independence debate. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2BuSYiK via Online Shopping

Business News Update BBC

Analysts say the improvement in public finances could give the chancellor extra money for the Budget. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2nXj6cl via Online Shopping

Business News Update BBC

Kweku Adoboli, who was convicted of a huge fraud in 2012, is trying to avoid being sent back to Ghana. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PrAfYg via Online Shopping

Business News Update BBC

The charity received the cash after Richard Cousins and two sons died in a plane crash in Australia. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OPaosf via Online Shopping

Business News Update BBC

As the US and China threaten more trade tariffs, the row is affecting other countries in Asia. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2nZ251G via Online Shopping

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The unusual shop brings together Luke Guilford's love of boats and music. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2N478IS via Online Shopping

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Cricket and dance are being combined in a project challenging gender stereotypes in rural India from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2nUm69w via Online Shopping

Watch the Xiaomi Pocophone F1 announcement live here

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The time for the official unveiling of the Xiaomi Pocophone F1 has come. After numerous leaks, plenty of rumors and benchmarks, the new smartphone series is arriving today at an official event taking place in New Delhi, India. The event begins at 9 AM CET or 12:30 PM local time. The new Pocophone F1, also expected to be called Poco F1, is arriving with Snapdragon 845 and 6/8 GB RAM variants, according to the rumors. It will have a dual camera on the back with some AI features and a 20 MP selfie shooter. Battery is 4,000 mAh, with some fast-charging, at least Quick Charge 3.0, but no... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2wgyOmN via IFTTT

Apple switching to Chinese suppliers for cheaper iPhone components

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Apple is trying to lower the cost of its upcoming devices, including the new iPhone, iPad, and MacBook. Sources reveal that Taiwanese supply chain companies are forced to counter the competition from Chinese rivals which offer the same service and product management model for a more affordable price. "Assembled in China" According to DigiTimes, Taiwan-based battery module maker Simplo Technology has switched from working for Apple to supplying electric bikes' companies. New iPhones and other iDevices will have batteries from Desay Battery Technology and Sunwoda Electronic. The... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2BBz068 via IFTTT

OnePlus starting a new Closed Beta for "elite" members

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Some phone makers offer a Beta program to users so they can test new features and provide feedback of any issues or bugs lurking about. OnePlus is going looking for Beta testers to be part of a more exclusive "elite crew" of members of the OnePlus community. There will only be 100 users in this exclusive testers group and those selected by OnePlus must constantly communicate and provide feedback to the OnePlus team via a Slack group. If chosen, also be prepared to flash builds often and wipe the phone often. These builds will test new features weeks or months before the public will get to... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2BzxKQT via IFTTT

T-Mobile encourages MNVOs to voice support for Sprint-T-Mobile merger

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The FCC is currently going through a 180-day period when any individual or company can submit petitions or comments on whether the T-Mobile and Sprint merger should or should not take place. This would be a determining factor on whether the FCC should continue or reverse its decision on the merger. As reported by Reuters an email was sent to at least one unnamed MVNO network that runs on T-Mobile's towers to submit a letter to regulators supporting the merger. The email also offered which points the company could use during interviews, namely how a merger of the number 3 and number 4... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2N9QXtU via IFTTT

Netflix tests payment system that bypasses iTunes billing on iOS

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First reported by TechCrunch, Netflix is testing a new iTunes payment method in 33 countries that would eliminate iTunes as the middle man. For reference, iTunes gets 30% of all subscription revenues from folks that sign up through iTunes billing for the first year, and then 15% after that. Customers in these markets scattered across Asia, Europe, and Latin America will no longer be able to pay using iTunes as of September 30. By testing this new payment method, Netflix hopes to recuperate the cut it pays to iTunes by directing customers to subscribe on its mobile site before being... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2PtuJEL via IFTTT

Samsung Galaxy Watch with LTE for T-Mobile goes on pre-order

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Samsung's newest wearable, the Galaxy Watch, got announced alongside the Galaxy Note9 smartphone earlier this month. And starting now you can pre-order one for T-Mobile, with LTE, straight from Samsung's US online store, if you visit the Sources linked below. The carrier itself doesn't seem to have begun accepting pre-orders, but if you're impatient you can do the deed over at Samsung.com. The 42mm watch will set you back $379.99, while the 46mm model is priced at $399.99. The former's price is $4.99 more than TMo will charge for it, while the latter sees no difference. Obviously... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2BzgRG9 via IFTTT

Google Fit gets a redesign ahead of possible Pixel watch launch

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Today Google has unveiled a brand new version of its Fit app for both Android phones and smartwatches running its Wear OS platform (previously known as Android Wear). The new Google Fit has been redesigned to be centered around Move Minutes and Heart Points. These goals are based on recommendations from the American Heart Association (AHA) and World Health Organization (WHO), as Google's worked with both of those in order to better understand the science behind physical activity. Fit should now help you get the amount and intensity of exercise you need to improve your health. Move... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2OSO1SE via IFTTT

Doogee S70 is a rugged gaming phone that will be crowdfunded

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Doogee is a fairly new Chinese phone maker that made a very cheap phone with very thin bezels and shamelessly called it the Doogee Mix. For reference, the Xiaomi Mi Mix was the first mainstream phone to make very thin bezels a trend. Doogee is going to release a new gaming phone (lol wut) that's also rugged. This is about the third or so gaming smartphone to come out in the last year. What's different about this device is that it will be crowdfunded on Indiegogo. The device has a shatter proof 6-inch FHD+ 18:9 display and a huge 5,500 mAh battery - which makes sense for a gaming... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2BxlIYd via IFTTT

Nokia 5.1 Plus listed on the company's European sites

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The Nokia 5.1 Plus launch was largely focused on India, but the new mid-ranger is coming to Europe as well. Its companion, the Nokia 6.1 Plus, is nowhere to be seen on the Old Continent, however. We found the 5.1 Plus in Austria, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Greece, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia and Ukraine. Apparently, it was on the German page as well, but it was pulled down. You can't pre-order in any of those regions yet, the most you can do is sign up for updates. But it is coming. Nokia 5.1 Plus in Europe, hiding its notch • Except in Russia Here's a... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2LgOHz7 via IFTTT

Nokia 7 plus will be getting Android 9.0 Pie in September

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HMD Global promised that it would be updating all of its Nokia phones to Android 9.0 Pie eventually but for now, Nokia's CEO confirmed that the Nokia 7 plus will be the first device to get the delicious dessert. After going into beta earlier this month, we can expect the smartphone to receive a stable OTA update by the end of September. This will make the first Snapdragon 660-powered phone to get the Android 9.0 Pie OS. Of course, the CEO clarified that regional distribution might affect timeframes, but most will get it sometime in September. Judging by the time of release and... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2nXAxK8 via IFTTT

Oppo F9 Pro in for review

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Today Oppo launched the F9 and F9 Pro in India and we have the better of the two at hand in our office, so naturally we decided to share our first impressions with you. But first let's clarify the subtle differences between the Oppo F9 and F9 Pro. In India, the Oppo F9 Pro has 6GB of RAM compared to 4GB on the regular F9, a 25MP selfie camera compared to 16MP on the F9 and VOOC Flash charge, which the F9 lacks. To justify the difference in specs, the F9 Pro costs more than the F9 - it can be ordered for INR 24,000 (€300) while the regular F9 costs INR 20,000 (€250). A potential source... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2PsJCag via IFTTT

Nokia 6.1 Plus (X6) review

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Nokia's return to the smartphone market with Android hasn't exactly set the sales charts on fire, but the company has steadily been making progress, with a constant stream of new and relevant devices. The latest one we have today is the Nokia 6.1 Plus, an entrant in the ever-popular mid-range segment. from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2BuH74a via IFTTT

Samsung Pay celebrates 3rd birthday with expansion to South Africa

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Samsung announced today that the mobile payment platform Samsung Pay is celebrating its third birthday. Originally launched in South Korea, today the service reached its 24th market and first in Africa in the country of South Africa. With three years in operation, Samsung Pay passed more than 1.3 billion transactions globally. The platform has over 2,000 partners from the banking and financial sector that allow Galaxy users to pay with their phone instead of their credit or debit card. DJ Koh, chief of Mobile Communications Division at Samsung said the company is not... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2BEzYP8 via IFTTT

Realme 2 to be announced on Aug 28 with bigger battery, a notch and two cameras

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We knew that the Realme 2 was coming to India but didn't expect it to arrive so soon. Shortly after the retail box leaked the company itself decided to tease the phone a little bit and announce the launch date through its official Realme twitter account. We expect the notched smartphone to be officially unveiled on August 28 after 12 PM local time. In addition, the company sparked some interested by revealing the battery capacity - 4,230 mAh, which is approximately 28% bigger compared to its predecessor, the Realme 1. From night long movie marathons to unending gameplays, with... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2w3lToX via IFTTT

Asus ROG phone with 4GB and 6GB of RAM spotted at TENAA

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The Asus ROG Phone flies high with an overclocked Snapdragon 845 chipset and 8GB of RAM. But what if there was a more affordable version with less RAM? TENAA says that there is not one but two. The Z01QD model has three RAM capacities: 8GB, 6GB and 4GB. Storage remains a choice between 128GB and 512GB. The 2.95GHz CPU clockspeed is unmistakable and so is the futuristic design of the back. But the camera on that back may not be the same - TENAA lists only a single 12MP shooter instead of the 12+8MP dual cam on the current ROG phone. Asus Z01QD - a ROG phone with less... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2LfI4xb via IFTTT

Google Photo Books launches in the UK

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Film cameras may be dead, but physical photos haven't gone away. Last year Google launched Google Photo Books in the US, a service that let you turn your cloud library into something you can hold in your hands. Today this service arrives in the UK. It costs £12 for a 20-page softcover book and £23 for a hardcover. You can add more photos, up to 100 total. You can create a book using the Google Photos website or mobile apps (Android and iOS). The powerful search feature will help you fish out the photos you want, even if you have a large library. The moment you open Photo Books,... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2wgyapk via IFTTT

China becomes the biggest market for Samsung

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Samsung announced its Q2 results at the end of July and the numbers looked good for the semiconductor business. The company reached its highest ever revenue and sales of NAND and RAM chips, and now a business report by Samsung unveiled who were the biggest buyers. Huawei, Apple, Verizon, Deutsche Telekom (the conglomerate behind T-Mobile) and Technotronics were the major clients, according to the official documents. The semiconductor division of Samsung posted record-smashing Q1 and Q2 results, amassing to over KRW42 trillion (over $37 billion) in sales. Around 11% of the amount... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2MIDSuk via IFTTT

LG TONE Platinum SE headphones come with a Google Assistant button

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The LG TONE Platinum SE is the first in the series to support the Google Assistant. It Assistant can be activated with a tap of the button instead of having to say "OK Google", which will make conversations in a foreign language flow more smoothly. LG TONE Platinum SE • A button to summon the Google Assistant The Platinum SE features dynamic drivers for great bass and a balanced armature for better reproduction of high-frequencies. This kind of hybrid design is used in professional in-ear monitors. LG TONE Platinum SE The LG TONE Ultra SE has a different trick - a... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2wgPWZJ via IFTTT

Honor 8X poses for a live photo

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The Honor 8X has been around the rumor mill lately and the company even teased it on its official Weibo account. But we already knew it's launching soon thanks to the leaked TENAA certification. The live photos show the device from afar and also reveal two retail boxes hinting at the two screen variants that were rumored before - 7.12" and 6.95". According to the new information coming straight from the source, the handsets will sport considerably more powerful hardware and also feature Huawei's "elevator mode". The technology allows fast switching between networks seamlessly without... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2LefkF0 via IFTTT

512GB version of Samsung Galaxy Note9 gets more pre-orders than the 128GB one

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More details about the Samsung Galaxy Note9 pre-orders are trickling in. In its home country of South Korea the Note9 topped the S9 pre-orders and, surprisingly, most people went for the 512GB model. According to SK Telecom, the country's largest carrier, over half the people chose the pricier model - KRW 1.35 million ($1,200/€1,050) - which offers more storage (512GB vs. 128GB), but also more RAM (8GB vs. 6GB). The base Galaxy Note9 costs KRW 1.09 million, 20% less ($975/€845). The price clearly didn't scare off the early adopters, who should receive their unit on August 24 (this... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2nTUP73 via IFTTT

Nintendo’s new Labo Vehicle Kit was more fun than I expected - CNET

Especially the punching-cars part. from CNET https://ift.tt/2MI0YS1 via Mobiles

Google knows where you are video - CNET

An investigation uncovers that Google is tracking your location in lots of different ways. Meanwhile, the Pixel 3 XL may have shown up in the wild again. Yes, really. All that and your comments on this episode of Alphabet City! from CNET https://ift.tt/2By75nD via Mobiles

How Microsoft spotted another Russian hacking attempt - CNET

Also: How it all fits in with a larger campaign to influence elections. from CNET https://ift.tt/2nTX1LU via Mobiles

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate extended hands-on: A beefier Nintendo brawler - CNET

The fighter gets to the punch faster then ever, sending you (or your opponents) flying. from CNET https://ift.tt/2LfVhpI via Mobiles

Trump's CAFE rollback unpopular with consumers, survey says - Roadshow

Autolist's survey reveals that people want manufacturers to keep making fuel-efficient cars. from CNET https://ift.tt/2MIcPPS via Mobiles

Cyberpunk 2077: Everything we know from Gamescom - CNET

CD Projekt Red showed us a bit more of Cyberpunk 2077 at Gamescom, but it's still all hush hush. from CNET https://ift.tt/2Le68jJ via Mobiles

How to choose the right sponge (and make washing dishes less painful) - CNET

Learn which sponges tackle what cleaning chores the best. from CNET https://ift.tt/2Pst960 via Mobiles

How to use Alexa and Cortana together - CNET

Amazon's Alexa and Microsoft's Cortana digital assistants now work together. Here's how to connect them. from CNET https://ift.tt/2BA2d1e via Mobiles

Need some good news? Ask Google: 'Tell me something good' - CNET

Google Assistant will now tell you uplifting news stories when asked. from CNET https://ift.tt/2wkzirY via Mobiles

Could soccer moms swing the House? Democrats hope so.

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Remember the “soccer moms”? That 1990s term for politically moderate suburban women has fallen out of usage lately, but they’re still around, and a key voting bloc in the upcoming midterms. Frustrated with Washington and turned off by President Trump, they could deliver Congress to the Democrats in November. Or not. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2waBkuO via Latest News

Alligator Kills Woman Walking Dog In South Carolina: Police

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A woman died Monday morning in a suspected alligator attack on Hilton Head from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2OTGT8F via Latest News

Yahoo News explains: What's the other cause impacting global warming?

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The authors of the study predict a 58 percent chance that the next few years will be “anomalously warm,” with a 69 percent chance that earth’s oceans will be too. The study found that that warming trend is not just the result of a steady increase in human-made climate change driven by emissions of greenhouse gases. The study used data from 10 climate-change models and found that natural variabilities were the cause of a global warming “hiatus” in the early 2000s. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2vYiYh9 via Latest News

Good Samaritans rescue two people, dog from sinking car

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Witnesses say the vehicle crashed through a marina railing in Long Beach, California, and into the water. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2N4O2Cs via Latest News

Kavanaugh urged tough, explicit questions for Clinton in Lewinsky investigation

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Two days before President Bill Clinton was questioned by a grand jury about his relationship with Monica Lewinsky, Brett Kavanaugh gave independent counsel Ken Starr a list of tough, explicit questions to ask. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2L8F6KJ via Latest News

Argentine Police Officer Breastfeeds Malnourished Baby in Kind Gesture

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She went above and beyond the call of duty. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2N6EcAf via Latest News

France's Total has officially left Iran: oil minister

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French energy giant Total has officially quit its multi-billion-dollar gas project in Iran, Oil Minister Bijan Namdar Zanganeh said on Monday, following the reimposition of US sanctions. "Total has officially left the agreement for the development of phase 11 of South Pars (gas field)," he told parliament's news agency ICANA, adding that it had been more than two months since the French firm announced it would leave. Zanganeh also appeared before parliament to underline the dire state of Iran's oil and gas facilities, which he said were "worn out" and in need of renovation that Iran could not afford. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2N9Spw0 via Latest News

Turkey detains two men over shooting at U.S. embassy in Ankara

Turkish authorities detained two men suspected of shooting at the U.S. Embassy in the capital Ankara on Monday, in an attack that coincides with increased tensions between the two NATO allies over the trial of a U.S. pastor in Turkey. Nobody was hurt in the attack, which President Tayyip Erdogan's spokesman condemned as an attempt "to create chaos". The Turkish Foreign Ministry said it had increased security for the embassy and other U.S. missions and employees in Turkey. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2PmXVgk via Latest News

Missouri Teen Killed On Birthday Just An Hour After ‘I Made It To 17’ Facebook Post

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A Missouri teenager was senselessly killed after posting to Facebook about how from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2BKBorp via Latest News

Man Confesses To Abducting Mollie Tibbetts: Police

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Authorities in Iowa say they've arrested an undocumented immigrant in from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2BwLZ9b via Latest News

Arctic’s strongest sea ice breaks up for first time   

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The thickest sea ice in the Arctic has started to break up, opening waters north of Greenland that are normally frozen, experts have warned. One meteorologist described the phenomenon - recorded for the first time this year - as “scary”. Scientists said it could prove catastrophic for polar bears and seals, threatening their survival. The sea off the north coast of Greenland had long been known as “the last ice area” because it was expected to be the last place to remain frozen, given it had the oldest and thickest ice. Others said it could force scientists to revise their theories about which part of the Arctic will withstand global warming the longest. The sea off the north coast of Greenland had long been known as “the last ice area” because it was expected to be the last place to remain frozen, given it had the oldest and thickest ice. But now scientists are warning that the ice has broken up twice this year, due to warm winds and heatwaves in the northern hemisphere. The thick...

Crikey! Photographer gets up close with dangerous crocs 

Alex Suh has traveled to Mexico's Banco Chinchorro reef twice in the past three years to get into the waters and capture the crocodiles in their natural habitat. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2w9io0v via Latest News

Elizabeth Warren’s Far-Reaching New Bill Aims To Actually Drain The Swamp

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WASHINGTON ― Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) unveiled a sweeping plan on from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2MFTYVQ via Latest News

Los Angeles authorities looking into Asia Argento allegation

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NEW YORK (AP) — Authorities said Monday that they are looking into sexual assault allegations by a young actor against Italian actress Asia Argento — one of the most prominent activists of the #MeToo movement against sexual harassment. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2LcgQal via Latest News

Simulation report: Elon Musk unfollowed Grimes on Twitter

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It appears that Elon Musk no longer follows Grimes on Twitter. Time to freak out! The Tesla CEO, who's been in headlines lately for stuff like tweeting himself into a probable SEC investigation and calling a hero a "pedophile," unfollowed his girlfriend on Sunday, bringing the number of women he follows down to three.  SEE ALSO: Elon Musk's muskiest moments of 2018, so far Of course, breakup rumors are now flying, but Musk's behavior on the platform has been so erratic lately that this surprise unfollow could mean nothing. It could mean everything. It could mean that he was looking at Grimes's profile fondly one night while he was definitely not hiding from Azealia Banks and accidentally hit the "unfollow" button.  Who knows? We've reached out to representation for Grimes and Tesla, and will update should we hear back. We hope to see "anti-imperialist" back in Grimes's Twitter bio soon. UPDATE: Aug. 20, 2018, 12:02 p.m. A spokesman...