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Uber may ban Australian riders with ratings below 4 stars - CNET

Starting Sept. 19, Uber reserves the right to stop you from using its service if you're a pretty terrible passenger. from CNET https://ift.tt/2wQWWwG via Mobiles

Cops Raid Home Of Couple Who Raised GoFundMe Money For Homeless Vet

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Authorities executed a search warrant to swarm the home of the South Jersey from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2Q9zROD via Latest News

Kavanaugh hearings continue with open questions, missteps, but an unchanged whip count

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Privately, there are few doubts that Kavanaugh is on track to be confirmed. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2QbpU3h via Latest News

Trump: I Have 100 Pics Of Robert Mueller And James Comey 'Hugging And Kissing'

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President Donald Trump has complained that special counsel Robert Mueller is from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2Cp8hd9 via Latest News

The F-22 Raptor Is a Killer in the Sky. And Its About to Get Even More Deadly.

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F-22 lethality is also getting vastly improved. Here's how.  from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2NSCLFV via Latest News

What The Bernie Sanders Amazon Welfare Fight Is Really About

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Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) introduced legislation Wednesday that would tax from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2Q5ezlb via Latest News

Delta Fire explodes in Lakehead, California, forces closure of I-5

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Firefighters rushed to slow the growth of the rapidly growing Delta Fire, which exploded in size to more than 15,000 acres near Lakehead, California, on Wednesday. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2wNz8cZ via Latest News

Beto in beta: Is Ted Cruz’s young challenger prepared for what’s about to hit him?

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Some Democrats are concerned that Beto O’Rourke might not be prepared to handle the onslaught of political attacks from opponent Ted Cruz. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2Q8u7EU via Latest News

Wife Accused of Poisoning Husband With Eye Drops Shot Him With Crossbow in 2016: Officials

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At the time, Lana Clayton said she had accidentally shot her husband Stephen with the device as he slept. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2M4ayds via Latest News

Abandoned Trucks Litter California Highway as Wildfire Rages

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The Delta Fire erupted Wednesday afternoon and within hours had devoured nearly 8 square miles from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2wRORaS via Latest News

Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court Confirmation Hearing Continues

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Judge Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court confirmation hearing continues Wednesday from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2oKauqe via Latest News

Powerful quake hits Japanese island of Hokkaido

 A powerful earthquake Thursday on Japan’s northernmost main island of Hokkaido triggered dozens of landslides that crushed houses under torrents of dirt, rocks and timber, prompting frantic efforts to unearth any survivors. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2M509hF via Latest News

U.S. safety board investigates Delta engine failure

(Reuters) - The National Transportation Safety Board said on Thursday it was investigating an engine failure on a Delta Air Lines' flight, which was bound for Orlando, Florida on Wednesday. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2Cr1JLe via Latest News

Marco Rubio To Alex Jones: 'Don't Touch Me'

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Video of the exchange shows Rubio finally breaking with reporters to confront Jones. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2wPJWrY via Latest News

US calls for halt to military campaign in Syria's Idlib

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The United States on Wednesday urged Syria and its backers to halt plans for an all-out military attack against rebel-held Idlib as the UN Security Council prepared to address the crisis. "With millions of civilians at risk, an offensive against Idlib would be a reckless escalation," US Ambassador Nikki Haley said in a statement. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2ClbAC8 via Latest News

Royal Navy warship 'confronted by Chinese military' in South China Sea

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A Royal Navy warship has sailed close to islands claimed by Beijing in the South China Sea, a move denounced by China as a "provocation". In a sign of Britain increasingly flexing its military muscle in the region, HMS Albion last week passed by the Paracel Islands, where it was reportedly confronted by the Chinese military.  The Albion, a 22,000 ton amphibious warship carrying a contingent of Royal Marines, was on its way to Ho Chi Minh City, where it docked on Monday after a deployment in and around Japan. Beijing dispatched a frigate and two helicopters to challenge the British vessel, but both sides remained calm during the encounter, a source told Reuters. China said Britain was engaged in "provocation" and that it had lodged a strong complaint. In a statement to Reuters, the Foreign Ministry said the ship had entered Chinese territorial waters around the Paracel Islands on August 31 without permission, and the Chinese navy had warned them to leave. Q&A | S

The Latest: Mom charged with murder in case of missing son

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LARGO, Fla. (AP) — The Latest on a Florida woman who is accused of killing her child (all times local): from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2wNETIp via Latest News

Ford Recalls 1.6 Million F-150 Pickups for Fire Risk

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Ford is recalling 1,619,112 Ford F-150 Regular Cab and SuperCrew Cab pickup trucks, from model years 2015-2018, because of a fire risk. The company says that seat belt pretensioners can create “e... from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2wQ0HmO via Latest News

Trump slams Bob Woodward's book as 'a work of fiction'

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President Trump continues to fume over Bob Woodward’s explosive new book that paints a dysfunctional picture of his presidency. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2Q98HXU via Latest News

Progressive Groups To Dems: Go Around Chuck Grassley And Release Kavanaugh Records

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WASHINGTON ― Progressive groups are urging Democratic senators to take a new from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2M11BBD via Latest News

The Latest: California fire shuts freeway, snarls traffic

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REDDING, Calif. (AP) — The Latest on wildfires burning in California (all times local): from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2wNUrfm via Latest News

Donald Trump Jr. Tweaks Colin Kaepernick's Nike Ad To Feature President

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Donald Trump Jr. "fixed" the recent Nike advertisement campaign featuring from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2M3sapP via Latest News

Tribute in Light

The 887,000-watt xenon light bulbs will be tested for a few hours each night until Sept. 11, when they will shine into the sky all night. The famous tribute can be seen within a 60-mile radius around lower Manhattan. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2wP529X via Latest News

'Start Here' podcast: Former Obama official reacts to New York Times op-ed on Trump

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Jim Messina says "some patriots are trying to stand up and say enough is enough." ABC News' Brad Mielke reports. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2NYW2oY via Latest News

Body Of Missing Teen Kiera Bergman Found In Arizona Desert

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A body found in Arizona has been positively identified as that of missing from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2wJNpYc via Latest News

The 2018 Volvo S90 T6 Inscription Is an Elegant Alternative to the Luxury Status Quo

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The Swedish automaker has built a sedan that stands apart from its German competition in more ways than one. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2Nowgxq via Latest News

Anonymous White House 'senior official' slams Trump in scathing NYT op-ed

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The New York Times publishes an anonymous essay it says was written by a member of the administration. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2M6r9xa via Latest News

First Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth specs leak

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Back on May 31 when Xiaomi introduced its new flagship smartphones, the Mi 8 SE was the first device that arrived with Snapdragon 710 chipset. Many thought this will be the lite variant of the Mi 8 family, but according to rumors, a slightly bigger device is joining them. First specs of the alleged device appeared on Weibo, suggesting the Mi 8 Youth (the name is translated, it might be actually the Mi 8X) will have a 6.26" tall display and Snapdragon 710. Xiaomi Mi 8 SE is about to have a rival The specs sheet says the resolution of the screen will be 2280 x 1080 pixels, which... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2NRkzMF via IFTTT

[Updated: not really] Sony confirms that the Xperia XZ3 is 5G ready

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Update: Turns out the tweet was actually a mistake and it was since deleted. While Sony does plan to release 5G devices, the Xperia XZ3 has no equipment ready to handle the next gen networks. Move along then - nothing to see here. Sony has confirmed that the Xperia XZ3 is its first 5G smartphone and possibly the first 5G ready phone to come to market. 5G networks are still not in use but once up and running will provide up to 2Gbps of speed. Qualcom's current X20 modem inside the Snapdragon 845 doesn't offer 5G speed, but the upcoming X50 modem (along with the X24 modem) will enable 5G... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2wSiBoZ via IFTTT

Moto G5 and G5 Plus finally start receiving Android Oreo update

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Although Google has released Android 9 Pie for its Pixels last month, some smartphones are only now seeing updates to the previous version of the OS - Oreo. Case in point: Motorola's Moto G5 and G5 Plus. These devices launched last spring, with Android 7.0 Nougat on board, and now they're finally ready to jump to Oreo. There's a catch, however. Currently, the Oreo update's rollout for the Moto G5 is only happening in Mexico. The Moto G5 Plus is getting the new version in India and Brazil only. And even in these countries, the rollouts are phased, so it may take at least a few days for them... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2CrrpHC via IFTTT

Google officially announces October 9 event for Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL launch

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Google's Pixel 3 and especially the Pixel 3 XL have been leaking like crazy lately, so you may have been wondering when they're going to finally become official. Wonder no more. The date is October 9. The announcement will take place in New York City this time, unlike past Google events that were held closer to its home in Mountain View, California. The time you need to remember is 11 AM ET. The company will provide a live video stream on YouTube, and we'll be sure to embed that in a post on that day. The phones will come with the Snapdragon 845 chipset, a single rear camera, dual... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2CsoLkT via IFTTT

Nokia 9 hands-on image leaks, shows five cameras on the back

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Despite countless rumors to the contrary going back more than a year, the Nokia 9 still isn't official. This unicorn-like phone that's supposedly going to be the reborn brand's first true flagship may however become reality soon. That's because the image you can see below leaked in China today, purporting to show the back of the Nokia 9 with a shocking five camera setup. Although the person who leaked the picture calls the device Nokia 9, in the past we've heard that this will be the Nokia 10, so don't take any of the names for granted just yet. Up until this point three rear... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2wQeNnl via IFTTT

Firefox update brings variable fonts, dark mode and tracker blocking by default

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Mozilla is rolling out an update to Firefox across multiple platforms that brings with it some useful changes. First, on the mobile side, the Android version is being updated with improved scrolling performance. After testing the new version, it does feel smoother than the previous one, which stuttered even on Snapdragon 845 smartphones. However, there is still a strange resistance to scrolling, like trying to drag something heavy and it doesn't feel responsive or pleasant to use. In comparison, Mozilla's own Firefox Focus and Firefox Rocket have silky smooth scrolling on... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2Q7MyJI via IFTTT

You can sell your iPhone X at 68% of its value just a week before the new one arrives

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Do you know that there's a website that can tell you when the best time to sell your smartphone is? It's called MusicMagpie and you can find most of the popular models in there. There's even ranking with smartphones that have lost value the most within the first year of their launch and one that shows which depreciated the least. According to the website, iPhones have retained its original price the most with the iPhone X topping the chart. The latter even set a record by retaining 68% of its original price even though we expect the new iPhones to be announced as early as next... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2wPDoZt via IFTTT

MediaTek has a new low-cost face unlocking that's just as secure as Apple's Face ID

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Everyone knows that Apple's Face ID technology used in the iPhone X is one of the most secure solutions out there. It uses the so-called 3D Structured-Light technology, but only a few Android smartphones have that due to the cost of production. That's why only the Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer and Oppo's Find X boast Structured-LIght 3D sensors for their facial recognition. So MediaTek wants to change all that. The facial recognition feature became pretty popular even on budget-friendly handsets. And despite not having all the sensors needed for a proper facial identification they still use... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2wQEmFJ via IFTTT

vivo X23 is official with in-display fingerprint scanner and Snapdragon 670

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Today, vivo made its X23 smartphone official for the Chinese market. The vivo X23 has an in-display fingerprint scanner embedded under its 6.41-inch 1080x2340px Super AMOLED display. The display sports a tiny water drop notch for the 12MP selfie camera that, combined with an IR scanner, is used for facial recognition. vivo X23 in Magic Blue Powering the vivo X23 is the new Snapdragon 670 chipset with an eight core processor and 8GB of RAM. There's something vivo calls Dual Turbo Acceleration Engine for improved performance. Imaging is handled by a main array of a 12MP f/1.8... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2CrHEEC via IFTTT

Every fourth American says they deleted the Facebook app

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Pew Research Center has just published its data over Facebook usage habits in the United States. According to the research team, 26% of users deleted the Facebook app from the phone in the past 12 months. The percentage of people who adjusted their Facebook privacy settings was impressively high - 54% did it, while the minority of 46% did not bother to. The questionnaire was conducted between May 29 and June 11 across nearly 5,000 respondents. Of them, 42% took a break from checking Facebook for a period of several weeks or more. Almost every tenth US user downloaded all the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2M4jYFN via IFTTT

New OTA update for the Pocophone F1 improves the camera and squashes a few bugs

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Xiaomi's Pocophone F1 was launched recently and it's already getting an OTA update that addresses some minor issues and brings software optimizations to the overall system and the camera app. The changelog reads MIUI V9.6.18.0.OEJMIFD build number patch and it's just 361MB big. The upgrade offers a fix for an issue causing apps not to launch and fixes the slightly offset virtual buttons. And interestingly enough, they now follow the AOSP navigation buttons style with the square, circle and triangle instead of using MIUI's default buttons. More importantly, the camera app's... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2PKTlbn via IFTTT

OnePlus is offering sweet bundle deals with the OnePlus 6

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The OnePlus 6T is in the rumor mill right now with a possible release set for November, but that doesn't mean the company is focusing only on the unreleased model. Right now, there's an ongoing bundle sale, with which OnePlus is looking to sell some extra OnePlus 6 handsets ahead of the 6T launch. Probably wants to clear the stock. The "Tough and Smooth Bundle" gets you the 128GB Mirror Black model for €569, a Karbon or Sandstone Case plus the Bullets V2 buds. However, the so-called "Full Survival Kit" is more appealing as it offers the standard 64GB Mirror Black version for €519 and... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2wMf9vo via IFTTT

Motorola P30 Play listed on Motorola's website suggesting launch is imminent

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Motorola unveiled the P30 and P30 Note for the Chinese market but it didn't mention the P30 Play we've seen mentioned in a listing while the devices we're still in the rumor mill. But today, a product page for the Motorola P30 Play briefly went online and was subsequently pulled down. It was online just enough time for the details to become public knowledge, however. The Motorola P30 Play will be powered by a Snapdragon 625 chipset with 4GB of RAM. It will have a 5.88-inch 720x1520px IPS LCD (with a notch), 64GB of expandable storage and a 3,000mAh battery. Camera-wise the P30 Play... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2NUkIPw via IFTTT

6.1-inch iPhone leaks in four colors, shows its dual SIM tray

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As Apple's September 12 iPhone event draws near, we expect to see more and more leaks of the upcoming three iPhones from various sources. Today we have a reasonably good look at what could prove to be the entry level 6.1-inch LCD iPhone. It should be the cheapest 2019 iPhone because of the single camera and the colors - while the iPhone Xs and Xs Max are expected to launch in White, Black and Gold, the 6.1-inch model will offer more colors options. This is likely the 6.1-inch iPhone because of the pictured dual-SIM tray, which only the entry level iPhone is expected to have. This will... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2Cpd8Lr via IFTTT

Huawei trademarks Y10 moniker in Europe

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Huawei is close to the top spot of smartphone manufacturers but is nowhere near reaching it, shipping half the amount of the industry leader Samsung in Q1 2018, according to a report. One way to do it is to launch plenty of new phones with various monikers and it appears the first step has just been taken. The Chinese manufacturer just trademarked the Y10 moniker at EUIPO, paving the way to expand the Y portfolio. It also went on patent frenzy, protecting P66, P77, P88 along with mispronunciations and variations of the company brands like Wawei, Honer, Homor, Huawey,... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2M3dJ4Z via IFTTT

vivo launches V11 Pro in India

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Vivo has launched the V11 Pro in India, the company's latest mid-range smartphone, following yesterday's official unveiling. The phone is priced at INR 25,990 ($360) and will be up for pre-order starting today. Actual sales will begin on September 12 with the phone available at all major retailers. The vivo V11 Pro in Dazzling Gold and Starry Black The V11 Pro, also known as V11, is a mid-range smartphone but brings some perks from Vivo's more expensive phones to this segment. For starters, it features the in-display fingerprint sensor, which the Indian market first saw on the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2LZd196 via IFTTT

Oppo device with SD710 shows up on Geekbench, is it the R17 Pro?

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An as of yet unidentified Oppo device with the codename CPH1887 has been spotted on the Geekbench benchmark with a Snapdragon 710 chipset and 6GB of RAM. This is the first time we come across the model number but given its specs we'd wager a guess it's the Oppo R17 Pro (or some variation of it under a different name), as that's the only current Oppo smartphone with the Snapdragon 710 chipset. The benchmark also reveals that the Oppo device is running Android 8.1, likely under ColorOS 5.2. The benchmark listing has since been removed, but if you do a quick search for Oppo in... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2CqDw81 via IFTTT

Honor Band 4 arrives with colored display for $30

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After unveiling the Honor 8X and Honor 8X Max, the Huawei subsidiary also introduced a new edition of its fitness band called Honor Band 4. The new gadget comes with a Home button and a colored AMOLED panel. It is aiming to dethrone the Mi Band 3 from the affordable fitness band top position with its price tag of $30. The Honor Band 4 has a 0.95" AMOLED screen with 2.5D curved glass on top of it. It has pedometer, sleep tracker, heart rate sensor and is water- and dust-resistant up to 5 ATM. It has Huawei TruSleep 2.0 feature that monitors the complete sleep cycle, including REM,... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2wPi0DC via IFTTT

Another Palm press render leaks

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We've been hearing about the revival of the Palm brand for quite some time. A device by Palm Ventures Group appeared on Wi-Fi Alliance with Android 8.1 Oreo and later we saw the first press renders, albeit coming with a low resolution. Less than a month later Android Headlines released an image they acquired through a reliable source of theirs, revealing more about the phone's physical appearance. The phone will be impressively small - we expect it to have a 3.3" screen with a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels. As seen in the image, there will be a single main camera with an LED... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2NNX7jn via IFTTT

Apple Watch Series 4 to have higher-resolution screen than its predecessor

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The upcoming Apple Watch Series 4, due to be unveiled alongside the iPhone Xs and Xs Max at the company's September 12 event, will come with a larger screen in the same overall form factor as its predecessor. Past rumors said the size increase would be around 15%, and the first leaked press render of the device, which surfaced last week, seems to confirm that. Now a new report focuses on the smartwatch's resolution, which is also apparently going to best what was accomplished by previous Apple wearables. According to information found inside the latest watchOS 5 beta, the 42mm model... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2wJMven via IFTTT

Twitter bans Alex Jones and Infowars for abusive behaviour

Twitter follows other tech giants in banning the conspiracy theorist for "abusive behaviour". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QboxS6 via Online Shopping in Pakistan

British Airways probes customer data theft

The airline says personal and financial details of customers making online bookings were compromised. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Da55ID via Online Shopping in Pakistan

Argos launches 'voice shopping' with Google Home

The catalogue retailer is the first in the UK to offer shopping services via Google Assistant. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2wNu6x1 via Online Shopping in Pakistan

State data to be used to limit child gamers in China

China's net giant Tencent is introducing a real-name registration system for one of its popular games. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2CpL7DF via Online Shopping in Pakistan

Facebook chooses Singapore for $1bn data centre

It will be the social media giant's first such facility in Asia. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MUIA9q via Online Shopping in Pakistan

Cryptocurrencies continue to tumble on Goldman reports

Bitcoin continues to decline, amid reports that the US bank will shelve plans to establish a crypto trading desk. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2wMI2aC via Online Shopping in Pakistan

A phone of Google's own

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A phone of Google's own    CNET Google sends out invitations for October 9 event in NYC    Android Police Google's New Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL Smartphones Likely to Debut at Upcoming October 9 Event    Mac Rumors Full coverage from Technology - Google News https://ift.tt/2NjQskh via Technology

Looking at the rumors around Apple's 'iPhone 9,' 'iPhone Xs,' AirPower and more

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Looking at the rumors around Apple's 'iPhone 9,' 'iPhone Xs,' AirPower and more    AppleInsider The iPhone XS that Apple's about to release might be more expensive than we thought    BGR Apple's iPhone XS Max Suddenly 'Confirmed'    Forbes 'iPhone Xs Max' likely name for 6.5-inch OLED flagship, sources say    9to5Mac Apple's new 6.5-inch handset could be called the 'iPhone XS Max'    Telegraph.co.uk Full coverage from Technology - Google News https://ift.tt/2MRd5NA via Technology

Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus could get blazing-fast 5G, says report

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Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus could get blazing-fast 5G, says report    CNET First 9 things to do with your Samsung Galaxy Note 9    Android Central How to unlock the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 using your S Pen    9to5Google Galaxy Note 9 release date, specs and price: Samsung will soon let users disable Bixby key    The INQUIRER Full coverage from Technology - Google News https://ift.tt/2MVAf5m via Technology

Microsoft releases new Windows 10 preview with To-Do ink support, Sticky Notes 3.0, and delay snip

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Microsoft releases new Windows 10 preview with To-Do ink support, Sticky Notes 3.0, and delay snip    VentureBeat Microsoft relents on Office support cutoff dates    ZDNet More than 60 percent of Steam gamers have finally moved to Windows 10    Digital Trends Announcing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17754 - Windows Experience BlogWindows Experience Blog    Windows Blog How to install Windows 10 October 2018 Update right now    CNET Full coverage from Technology - Google News https://ift.tt/2NhQmtt via Technology