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Dallas Morning News Endorses Beto O'Rourke

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Texas Democratic Senate candidate Beto O'Rourke landed another major from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2ywVZve via Latest News

Yahoo News Explains: What the Trump administration is doing about the opioid crisis

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Congress recently passed, and the president has now signed, a major piece of legislation, encompassing prevention, treatment and recovery. But the federal response faces an uphill battle for now. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2PQb5SR via Latest News

Two Middle School Girls Arrested for Plotting to Kill Classmates and Drink Their Blood

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The girls were in possession of four knives, a pizza cutter and a knife sharpener from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2CDvvem via Latest News

Joe Biden Also Was Sent Suspicious Package After Obama, Clintons Targeted With Bombs

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* Authorities are investigating a series of suspicious packages sent to CNN as well as several high-profile Democrats. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2Rds1mN via Latest News

AP PHOTOS: Migrant caravan started small, and grew fast

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It began as a group of about 160 people who agreed to leave together from the Honduran city of San Pedro Sula, relying on numbers to improve their safety on a trek in hopes of finding better lives in the United States. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2PUVsJW via Latest News

New Jersey 'Pooperintendent' Pleads Guilty To Public Defecation

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A former high school superintendent in New Jersey has pleaded guilty to public from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2yCNoXE via Latest News

Boeing opens first European plant, picking UK despite Brexit

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The US aerospace giant Boeing opened its first manufacturing plant in Europe on Thursday, giving a boost to Britain's business credentials ahead of its impending exit from the European Union. British officials seized on the symbolism of the £40 million ($50 million, 45 million euros) investment in the plant, which stands near a local university with which Boeing has cooperated for nearly two decades. "Boeing choosing the heart of South Yorkshire as its first European home is testament to our capabilities, talent pool and strong manufacturing supply chains," Business Secretary Greg Clark said. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2EUma4i via Latest News

Two Teachers Found Dead in Indiana Home

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Authorities have identified the central Indiana teachers found dead in their Fishers home on Wednesday. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2PrhVRS via Latest News

Saudi Arabia Now Says Jamal Khashoggi's Death Was 'Premeditated'

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Saudi Arabia officials said Thursday that evidence from Turkey indicates the from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2JfoSjF via Latest News

You can oppose Trump's nationalism. But don't sneer at it.

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Donald Trump calls himself a “nationalist.” You needn’t be a racist to believe that national identity and borders matter. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2RfiIT9 via Latest News

Cathay Pacific shares slide to nine-year low as data leak rattles investors

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Shares of Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd slid nearly 7 percent to a nine-year low on Thursday after it said data of about 9.4 million passengers of Cathay and its unit, Hong Kong Dragon Airlines Ltd, had been accessed without authorization. Cathay said late on Wednesday that in addition to 860,000 passport numbers and about 245,000 Hong Kong identity card numbers, the hackers accessed 403 expired credit card numbers and 27 credit card numbers with no card verification value (CVV). The company said it discovered suspicious activity on its network in March 2018 and investigations in early May confirmed that certain personal data had been accessed. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2EL9AV1 via Latest News

Democrats Hope Legal Weed Will Smoke GOP At The Ballot Box

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LAS VEGAS ― Democrats are raising huge sums of cash ahead of November's from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2ObbT3q via Latest News

2019 Ram 1500 gets lifted, dropped for SEMA - Roadshow

FCA's all-new pickup will have its ups and downs at the nation's largest custom car expo. from CNET https://ift.tt/2D42LfR via Mobiles

2019 Ford Edge ST becomes high-speed camera car - Roadshow

Pursuit Systems adds the turbocharged crossover to its fleet. from CNET https://ift.tt/2ELpgrB via Mobiles

Fantastic Beasts 2: Release date, trailers, cast, plot and rumors - CNET

Do you believe in magic? In the pre-Harry Potter sequel, fans will get to know young Dumbledore. from CNET https://ift.tt/2OaYPPv via Mobiles

Google reportedly paid Andy Rubin $90M despite charge of sexual misconduct - CNET

Google is the latest tech company to face issues around sexual misconduct in the workplace. from CNET https://ift.tt/2PWYU6X via Mobiles

MIT's latest experiment is a Black Mirror episode come to life - CNET

This Halloween play a creepy dystopian online game that feels a lot like an upcoming Black Mirror episode. from CNET https://ift.tt/2Rev5Pr via Mobiles

iPhone XR goes on sale around the world with a pop of color video - CNET

Crowds were down this year, but Apple is still hoping for a steady stream of orders for its colorful (and lower-priced) iPhone XR. from CNET https://ift.tt/2PUEsU9 via Mobiles

iPhone XR goes on sale around the world, but fans stay home - CNET

The iPhone XR might have been dubbed the best value iPhone in years, but shoppers weren't giving it the usual show of love. from CNET https://ift.tt/2JiU7u6 via Mobiles

Red Dead Redemption 2's reviews have arrived, and they're stellar - CNET

And unsurprisingly, Rockstar's latest game has critics raving. from CNET https://ift.tt/2AtPivn via Mobiles

Toyota is considering resurrecting the MR2, report says - Roadshow

With Toyota's newly reinvigorated interest in speed, resurrecting the midengined missile of the '80s and '90s seems likelier than ever. from CNET https://ift.tt/2SjDgeE via Mobiles

Mazda adds 156,000 more cars to Takata airbag recall - Roadshow

Passenger-side airbag inflators can explode, sending shrapnel into the car. from CNET https://ift.tt/2z38HRz via Mobiles

Snapchat's users keep slipping away - CNET

Snapchat reported third-quarter earnings Thursday and said it's user base continues to shrink, raising concerns about its future. from CNET https://ift.tt/2PoCDBX via Mobiles

Netflix workplace culture often 'ruthless, demoralizing,' WSJ reports - CNET

Netflix's take on workplace culture has been celebrated in Silicon Valley. But a story by The Wall Street Journal tells a grim tale. from CNET https://ift.tt/2ArYjom via Mobiles

Join our Halloween costume contest to win* a 4K streamer! - CNET

We are partnering with TV Guide for this spook-tastic costume contest! Three lucky winners will take home an Apple TV and more. This contest is only valid in the US, Puerto Rico and Canada. from CNET https://ift.tt/2Shtfi9 via Mobiles

Google, Amazon lead a disappointing day in tech earnings - CNET

Snap took a beating too, while Twitter actually made lower user numbers seem like a good thing. from CNET https://ift.tt/2Sht6eB via Mobiles

Chilling Adventures of Sabrina dares to ask powerful adult questions - CNET

Review: The thrilling and gruesome Netflix original series about a teen witch is like night and day from previous iterations of Sabrina. from CNET https://ift.tt/2yDQmKK via Mobiles

Giant Bomb invades Nope, Sorry - CNET

This week's topics include the merits of buying physical copies of games, the ultimate pet showdown and a Halloween debate about scary games. from CNET https://ift.tt/2qbz8AN via Mobiles

Cadillac ATS-V and CTS-V Pedestal ends the series on a high note - Roadshow

The limited run of gorgeous Bronze Sand Metallic V-cars represent the end of the third-generation of fast Cadillacs. from CNET https://ift.tt/2q9VNx5 via Mobiles

Cadillac Pedestal edition sends ATS-V, CTS-V out in style - Roadshow

Limited to 300 cars, the Pedestal edition and its bronze sand metallic paint is one heck of a way to go. from CNET https://ift.tt/2qd9dbS via Mobiles

Amazon's Prime Day boost can't save it from disappointing sales - CNET

One of the few times you can say $2 billion didn't actually help. from CNET https://ift.tt/2CESaqt via Mobiles

Anker unveils Nebula Capsule II pocket cinema, $30 USB-PD charger and new premium Wi-Fi speaker - CNET

At a launch event in New York, Anker rolled out a trio of new products. from CNET https://ift.tt/2ArBz8e via Mobiles

Best iPhone XR cases - CNET

Need some protection for your new iPhone XR? Here's a bunch of top cases to check out, all of them compatible with wireless charging. from CNET https://ift.tt/2PZUD2R via Mobiles

New Star Trek series titles potentially uncovered - CNET

A handful of trademark filings from CBS may reveal the next generation of shows on All Access. from CNET https://ift.tt/2EK4sQZ via Mobiles

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3: Release date, price, specs, four cameras, 5G - CNET

It's got no notch, no bezels, four cameras and it won't break your bank. Just saying. from CNET https://ift.tt/2RiQaIJ via Mobiles

AI-made portrait sells at Christie's auction for $432,500 - CNET

A Picasso went for the same price. from CNET https://ift.tt/2CC31BH via Mobiles

Red Dead Redemption 2 Guide: How To Fish And Where To Find The Legendaries

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Red Dead Redemption 2 Guide: How To Fish And Where To Find The Legendaries    GameSpot Red Dead Revolver, The 2004 Game Where It All Began    Kotaku Red Dead Redemption 2 FAQ: your questions answered    Polygon The Red Dead Redemption 2 Official Companion App - Rockstar Games    Rockstar Games Red Dead Redemption 2 review | A seismic achievement    Telegraph.co.uk Full coverage from Technology - Google News https://ift.tt/2ELHrNO via Technology

Nintendo Switch weekly eShop update headlined by everyone's favorite wizard

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Nintendo Switch weekly eShop update headlined by everyone's favorite wizard    SlashGear New Nintendo Switch trailer shows people coming together to play anytime, anywhere    Shacknews Nintendo Download: You're on Nintendo Switch, Harry!    Hastings Tribune Full coverage from Technology - Google News https://ift.tt/2Phqfnt via Technology

New DMCA exemptions let users legally jailbreak smart speakers, unlock smartphones, and more

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New DMCA exemptions let users legally jailbreak smart speakers, unlock smartphones, and more    TechSpot US Copyright Office may make circumventing DRM (jailbreaking) for repair purposes legal... sort of    Notebookcheck.net (press release) US Copyright Office says it's legal to hack DRM to fix your own devices*    Liliputing Full coverage from Technology - Google News https://ift.tt/2CGxONJ via Technology

Anker's minuscule 27W USB-C brick looks like the charging future we've been promised

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Anker's minuscule 27W USB-C brick looks like the charging future we've been promised    The Verge Anker's new smart devices will have you dimming the lights and jamming out    Digital Trends Anker's Nebula Capsule II Projector Runs Android TV, Ups Resolution to 720p    Droid Life Full coverage from Technology - Google News https://ift.tt/2RdZ3TW via Technology

Google's Night Sight for Pixel phones will amaze you

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Google's Night Sight for Pixel phones will amaze you    The Verge What issues have you had with your Pixel 3 or Pixel 3 XL? [Poll]    9to5Google Pixel 3 XL: How to hide the notch    CNET Google Pixel Stand review: Too many locks and not enough ease    PCWorld Full coverage from Technology - Google News https://ift.tt/2O26qvC via Technology

Looking for a new iPhone? Here's what you should – and shouldn't – buy

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Looking for a new iPhone? Here's what you should – and shouldn't – buy    USA TODAY iPhone XR sales begin at Apple stores without any sign of official Apple cases    9to5Mac iPhone XS priciest yet in South Korea    ZDNet Full coverage from Technology - Google News https://ift.tt/2JksmS4 via Technology

Best Buy 2-day sale: Apple Watches, iPad Pros, smart TVs and more

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Best Buy 2-day sale: Apple Watches, iPad Pros, smart TVs and more    BGR Best Buy 2 day sale starts Friday; grab discounts on Apple iPad Pro and refurbed Apple Watches    Phone Arena Full coverage from Technology - Google News https://ift.tt/2qavXsX via Technology

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 Hands-On: The Slider Phone With 10GB of RAM

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Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 Hands-On: The Slider Phone With 10GB of RAM    Forbes Xiaomi Mi Mix 3: Release date, price, specs, four cameras, 5G    CNET Xiaomi's Mi Mix 3 is an all-screen magnetic slider phone with 10GB of RAM    Ars Technica Full coverage from Technology - Google News https://ift.tt/2JhWtcz via Technology

Fallout 76 Xbox beta: hunting down outlaws for fun and profit

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Fallout 76 Xbox beta: hunting down outlaws for fun and profit    PC Gamer Fallout 76 Doesn't Let You Get A Dog (At Least Not At Launch)    GameSpot Some takeaways after a few hours with the Fallout 76 beta    Destructoid Full coverage from Technology - Google News https://ift.tt/2SjLt2m via Technology

Pretend Fortnite Is Real With The Game's First IRL Nerf Gun

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Pretend Fortnite Is Real With The Game's First IRL Nerf Gun    GameSpot Fortnite's SCAR will make its Nerf debut next summer    The Verge Have a look at the first Fortnite NERF blaster    SlashGear Full coverage from Technology - Google News https://ift.tt/2PVDvLg via Technology

Apple Starts Decorating Howard Gilman Opera House Ahead of Next Week's Event

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Apple Starts Decorating Howard Gilman Opera House Ahead of Next Week's Event    Mac Rumors What to expect for MacBook, iMac, and Mac mini at Apple's October 30th event [Video]    9to5Mac The 5 biggest rumors about Apple's new, bezel-free iPads    The Verge Kuo predicts new iPad mini 5, AirPower launch in late 2018 or early 2019, more    9to5Mac What to expect from Apple's iPad and Mac event    Engadget Full coverage from Technology - Google News https://ift.tt/2RbeY5c via Technology

A Day With the iPhone XR: Unboxing and First Impressions

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A Day With the iPhone XR: Unboxing and First Impressions    Mac Rumors iPhone XR goes on sale around the world, but fans stay home    CNET Amy Iverson: How to decide whether phone insurance is worth it    Deseret News The Tricky Economics of the iPhone XS and the iPhone XR    Gizmodo Full coverage from Technology - Google News https://ift.tt/2Ar4Rnq via Technology

Ram SEMA Preview: Down or Dirty

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Ram SEMA Preview: Down or Dirty    Motor Trend Pair of Mopar-Modified 2019 Ram 1500 Pickups Debut at SEMA    Car and Driver Mopar Crate Engine SEMA Teaser    Hot Rod Network Full coverage from Technology - Google News https://ift.tt/2yA1UiT via Technology

Leak says a special Galaxy S10 version will launch with mind-blowing specs

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Leak says a special Galaxy S10 version will launch with mind-blowing specs    BGR Samsung Suddenly 'Confirms' Radical New Galaxy Smartphone    Forbes 5G Samsung Galaxy S10 Model To Sport 12GB RAM: Leak    Android Headlines Full coverage from Technology - Google News https://ift.tt/2Ason30 via Technology

Google Images Adds More Artificial Intelligence to Improve its Vision

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Google Images Adds More Artificial Intelligence to Improve its Vision    Fortune Google Lens Now Works With Image Searches On Mobile    Android Headlines Lens is now available on Google Images for mobile devices    Android Police Full coverage from Technology - Google News https://ift.tt/2AreCSm via Technology

The Ultimate Super Smash Bros. Character Guide: Samus and Dark Samus

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The Ultimate Super Smash Bros. Character Guide: Samus and Dark Samus    Geek LIVE NOW: Watch GameSpot Theatre At PAX Aus 2018!    GameSpot Super Mario Bros. 3's Design Still Holds Up After 30 Years    Game Revolution Full coverage from Technology - Google News https://ift.tt/2OTtlyn via Technology

New Pokemon Go Feature Will Make Hatching Eggs Much Easier

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New Pokemon Go Feature Will Make Hatching Eggs Much Easier    GameSpot 'Pokemon Go' will soon let you hatch eggs even if the app is running in the background    BGR Pokémon Go will soon be able to reward players for distance walked when the app is closed    Android Police Never Miss a Step - Introducing Adventure Sync - Niantic - Niantic, Inc.    Niantic, Inc. Full coverage from Technology - Google News https://ift.tt/2OSYKRO via Technology

McLaren Speedtail leaked hours before its reveal

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McLaren Speedtail leaked hours before its reveal    WhichCar New McLaren Speedtail Covers Blown Before F1 Successor's Debut    Carscoops McLaren Speedtail Photos Leak Ahead of Debut    AutoGuide.com Full coverage from Technology - Google News https://ift.tt/2Jhhjce via Technology

Android's Nearby Notifications led to too much spam, so Google is turning it off

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Android's Nearby Notifications led to too much spam, so Google is turning it off    The Verge Google kills off Android's spam-ridden Nearby Notifications    Engadget Android Nearby Notifications is no more thanks to spam    SlashGear Full coverage from Technology - Google News https://ift.tt/2z2gOOp via Technology

Razer Phone 2 now works on Verizon

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Razer Phone 2 now works on Verizon    SlashGear Razer Phone 2 now certified by Verizon    Android Community OnePlus 6T reportedly passes Verizon certification, to work with the network at launch    9to5Google Full coverage from Technology - Google News https://ift.tt/2z6a9ma via Technology

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Peer says he thought carefully before identifying the tycoon after being criticised for acting "improperly". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2EIclGz via Online Shopping

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The bank sets aside £100m for harder times as it announces a rise in third-quarter profits. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PVmcKv via Online Shopping

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For the first time the card will be digital-only, meaning passengers will need access to a smartphone. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PQVi6h via Online Shopping

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The benefit system is causing "unacceptable hardship" but officials refuse to listen, say MPs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2D2DVwV via Online Shopping

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The tech giant says it dismissed 48 employees, including 13 senior managers, over the past two years. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2yYUyVu via Online Shopping

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The online giant expects sales growth of 10% to 20% in the crucial festive season fourth quarter. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2qcLubM via Online Shopping

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Altria, the maker of Marlboro cigarettes, will no longer sell flavoured and pod-based vape products. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CGvCFZ via Online Shopping

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US investors' nerves have steadied after sharp falls on Wednesday. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CER3af via Online Shopping

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Details of the attack emerged as BA investigated a 'sophisticated' attack it suffered in September. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2z4zL3b via Online Shopping

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The supermarket hopes the High Street chain will help make it a "fashion destination". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2z2Cl9J via Online Shopping

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Sales leap 30% in the third quarter, partly thanks to broadcasts of major US soccer and baseball games. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Jf6hEn via Online Shopping

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Speaking in the House of Lords, Lord Hain said it was in the public interest to reveal his name. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Rdtutb via Online Shopping

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BBC Business Editor Simon Jack talks to Radio 1 Xtra DJ Sideman about all things money. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2O9fEpU via Online Shopping

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Hi-tech gadgets are helping sick children express their feelings and soothe their fears. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2O3okhy via Online Shopping

Fresh renders show the Honor Magic 2 in three gradient colors

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Honor, Huawei's sub brand, is gearing up to release the Honor Magic 2 on October 31 but there will not be that much left to reveal by the time the announcement comes. The latest leak leaves almost nothing to the imagination. It features press renders of the Honor Magic 2 in three gradient colors - Silver, Blue and Pink - and from all sides, showing the slide out mechanism of the phone. We can clearly see the triple camera on the rear - expected to consist of a regular 16MP camera, a black and white 24MP camera and a 16MP telephoto camera. Sliding out, on the front, there's another... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2SkQV56 via IFTTT

Google discontinues Android's Nearby Notifications feature

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A few years ago, Android got a new feature that showed you notifications based on your location and what was around you. For example, today, I went to the barber shop to get a haircut and received a notification with information about the Walmart across the street. Okay, so that example was not good. That's because the feature often sent me notifications about a location nearby or the nearest store when I was visiting a friend's house. However, the main reason that Google is discontinuing Nearby Notifications is that developers began abusing the platform and used it to send spammy alerts... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2PrlcRa via IFTTT

Huawei erects AI-powered Rubik's Cube in London to celebrate the Mate 20 launch

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Huawei announced the Mate 20 Pro last week in London and to celebrate, Huawei has erected a large, digital version of a classic puzzle game: the Rubik's Cube. The idea is to demonstrate the power of Huawei's NPU, which minimizes the energy and time required to make large calculations. To solve the puzzle, a player must use the app on a Mate 20 Pro in front of the giant Cube. "Each move is passed through the AI model and algorithms to give the user hints, via the app, about what the best next move is." Puzzle cubes have caused debate amongst mathematicians for decades, with numerous... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2yZhILq via IFTTT

Xiaomi updates its Android update rollout schedule

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Xiaomi just published a list of devices that are getting Android Pie or Android Oreo in Q4 this year. The phones in the list will be receiving at least the beta version of the software and with enough luck, will get the stable release until the end of 2018. First to get you up to speed - most of the handsets from this list are already on Oreo while the Mi Mix 2S, Mi 8 and Mi 8 Explorer are running Pie. What's important here is that the Mi 5s Plus' Oreo update appears to be delayed due to unresolved software issues while the Redmi 5, 5A, 5 Plus and Mi 5X are due for an Oreo update... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2PW6oam via IFTTT

Mobvoi TicWatch C2 unveiled: $200 Wear OS watch with almost everything

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Mobvoi just unveiled the TicWatch C2, a sequel to the TicWatch 2. It's a Wear OS timepiece that includes most of the features you might want from a smartwatch while keeping the price in check. You can pre-order it right now at $200/€200, it will ship on December 6. The TicWatch C2 has a 1.3" AMOLED screen (360 x 360px), which fits inside a fairly small case - 42.8mm. For comparison, the Samsung Galaxy Watch has a similar 1.3" screen in a 46mm case. It's a stainless steel case, by the way that measures 13.1mm or 12.8mm. The Rose Gold version is the slimmer one and it also uses 18mm... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2AsobAt via IFTTT

Realme to release a Helio P70-powered phone soon

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The Helio P70 has its first customer - Realme has reportedly picked the new AI-focused chipset for upcoming models. The original (launched just a few months ago) used the Helio P60. The P70 adds 100MHz to the clock speeds of the four big Cortex-A73 cores and also the Mali-G72 MP3 GPU. It also claims 10-30% faster AI performance and improved camera hardware - for example, it can render bokeh at 24fps. It has more advanced power-saving features as well. Helio P70 infographic The second crop of Realme phones - used Snapdragon 450 (Realme 2 and Realme C1) as well as Snapdragon 660... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2CGMSek via IFTTT

Meizu Note 8 unveiled with a 6" screen, dual camera and a 3,600mAh battery

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The Meizu Note 8 was just unveiled as an affordable alternative to the X8. It offers the same dual camera on its back, a slightly smaller screen, slightly bigger battery and the price tag was cut down by a third. You can reserve a Note 8 today at CNY 1,300 ($185/€165), sales will start on November 1. The phone has a metal body available in four colors. It houses a 6" notch-free screen with an 18:9 aspect ratio and 1,080 x 2,160px resolution. It should deliver 450 nits of brightness and 1,500:1 contrast ratio. Meizu Note 8 in four colors The Meizu Note 8 has a dual camera on... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2O6iGLE via IFTTT

Razer Phone 2 gets scratched, bent and burnt, lives to tell the tale

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In his latest durability test, Zack from JerryRigEverything gives the Razer Phone 2 the scratch, burn and bend test and the blocky phone passed without losing its structural integrity. There wasn't anything surprising in the video. The screen scratched like all other Gorilla Glass screens out there - at a level 6. The razor revealed the Razer Phone 2's silver aluminum skin underneath the black anodization. And finally the phone barely budged when it was exposed to the bend test. When the LCD came under the lighter's flame it turned off but recovered fully within seconds. Here's the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2qchaxY via IFTTT

Xiaomi Mi A2 with 6GB/128GB memory appears in India

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Xiaomi's Android One-powered Mi A2 launched in India back in August but the beefed-up version with 6GB of RAM and 128GB only now makes it to the sub-continent. Xiaomi silently listed the smartphone on the official Indian online store with a price tag of INR 19,999 ($273) and without the Rose Gold color option. Actual shipment dates are yet to be confirmed, but you can sign up for a notification email when the phone is in stock. Chances are it's not going to take long now. Source | Via from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2R9J6hs via IFTTT

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 hands-on review

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Until web content can be beamed directly into our brains, we'll need screens - the bigger, the better. The 6.39" screen of the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 is certainly pretty big, almost as big as the original. But size isn't the only thing that makes it "good". from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2qbi1z6 via IFTTT

Counterpoint: OnePlus was the best-selling $400+ phone in India in Q3

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For the second consecutive quarter, OnePlus came out on top in the Indian premium smartphone market with 30% share in the above INR 30,000 ($400) segment beating Samsung and Apple. The top three manufacturers secured 83% of the overall premium sales, which is 5% down from last quarter and the new players in town are to blame - Oppo Find X, vivo NEX S, Asus Zenfone 5z, LG G7 ThinQ and Huawei nova 3. The new exclusive offline and online store deals, the effective marketing campaign and the positive word of mouth propelled OnePlus to the top position with great OnePlus 6 sales.... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2EHQXS1 via IFTTT

Cases reveal Sony Xperia XA3 and XA3 Ultra with dual rear cameras

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Rumors about the Xperia XA3 and XA3 Ultra started coming in a few months ago but we got a clear look at both just this month revealing a dual-camera setup on the back and fairly thin bezels all-around. Today's renders come from a Chinese case maker that also confirms that both handsets will offer dual cameras. Xperia XA3 Ultra • Xperia XA3 There are a couple of listings on AliExpress for cases for the phones, suggesting that their launch may not be too far now. Of course, cases makers only have dimensions and places of functional elements to work with so the design might be... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2PWxSMT via IFTTT

LG Q3 report: profits increase as smartphones lose less money

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LG kept its tradition to introduce its financial results on the last Thursday of the month, following the end of a quarter, and the numbers look good. The Korean company made a profit KRW748.8 billion ($668 million), which is the best quarter in 2018. The black sheep in the family is the Mobile Communications division which keeps bleeding money and is the department that had the most significant operating loss - KRW146.3 billion ($130.5 million), after recording sales of KRW2.04 trillion ($1.82 billion). LG recognized its mistake this time last year and changed its Mobile... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2OMGxVZ via IFTTT

OnePlus 6T to arrive as Souq Exclusive in the Middle East

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OnePlus and Souq.com announced today their partnership for the upcoming sales of the OnePlus 6T UAE. The new phone will be Souq Exclusive, similar to what the parent company Amazon will offer to OnePlus customers in India. The event was held by Pete Lau, CEO and founder of OnePlus, who confirmed some of the specs like Snapdragon 845 chipset, the in-built fingerprint sensor under the AMOLED screen and Android Pie out of the box. The official unveiling is on October 29, while the phone will be up for pre-order on the retailer website on October 31. Souq.com currently delivers to... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2D1waXO via IFTTT

Nokia and Samsung extend their patent license agreement

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Nokia just announced that it's renewing its patent license agreement with Samsung and will be allowing the latter to use its patents for multiple more years. The current agreement will expire at the end of 2018 as it was signed 5 years ago. The period of the new contract hasn't been specified as all terms of the agreement remain confidential between the two parties. According to Nokia's Chief Legal Officer's statement, this time around, the license agreement doesn't just cover phone patents but 5G network-related cellular standards as well. Samsung is a leader in the smartphone... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2ORNoNF via IFTTT

Lenovo's VP confirms - the Lenovo Z5 Pro coming on November 1

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Lenovo is looking to redeem itself with a true flagship smartphone after the Z5 debacle and will be announcing it on November 1. This is as official as it gets because it comes for the company's vice president. In a Weibo post, Chang Cheng published a teaser poster confirming the slide-out camera mechanism and a full-screen display. The sketch is accompanied by Lenovo's mobile division new slogan. The Lenovo Z5 Pro is still one big mystery - the only solid intel we have on the handset is its quad-camera setup on the back capable of 2x telephoto zoom and a few camera samples... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2Je1YJg via IFTTT

nubia teases the Red Magic 2 with Snapdragon 845 and 10GB of RAM

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ZTE's sub brand nubia has posted an official teaser for its upcoming Red Magic 2 smartphone, detailing key features such as the Snapdragon 845 chipset and 10GB of RAM. That's a bump from the original Red Magic's Snapdragon 835 and 8GB of RAM and a match for Xiaomi's Black Shark Helo, announced two days ago. Other improvements include the use of both air and liquid cooling in the smartphone to help keep temperatures down during gaming and the inclusion of 3D surround sound (implying the Red Magic 2 will have stereo speakers). We'll also get what nubia calls 4D gaming enhancement, but we... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2JeupqA via IFTTT

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 slider debuts with 6.4" screen, four cameras and 5G version

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After numerous rumors, leaks, and teasers, the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 is finally official. The new flagship comes with a magnetic slider for its selfie camera, flagship internals and quartet of cameras - two on each side. The Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 is built around a 6.4" AMOLED screen and the company claims a massive 93.4% screen-to-body ratio and Full HD+ resolution. The rear part is mounted on a magnetic slider that reveals a 24 MP + 2 MP front combo when slid out. The main sensor here is the Sony IMX576, which the company claims can achieve 1.8µm pixel size by 4-pixel binning in low-light... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2JhlJjg via IFTTT