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At least one fatality has been reported as a major snowstorm continues to whip the northern Plains and Upper Midwest. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2Q5BBXQ via Latest News

Many children know the heart-sinking moment when they tear off the bright wrapping of their coveted Christmas gift to reveal the wrong colour trainers or an ill-favoured toy. Having dialed the emergency services hotline on Tuesday, the child explained to police that he had not received any of the gifts he had requested for Christmas. "The officers arrived and found a very angry little boy," said a spokesman from the local police in Zetel, in northwestern Germany, according to the Nordwest Zeitung newspaper. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2GDZXbI via Latest News

NENTON, Guatemala/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Migrant children will receive more thorough medical checks after an 8-year-old Guatemalan boy died in U.S. custody this week, the U.S. government said on Wednesday, and his mother expressed grief and despair over his death. Felipe Gomez Alonzo, who died on Monday, and his father, Agustin, 47, came from the western municipality of Nenton in Huehuetenango province, Guatemalan Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Marta Larra said. Gomez, belonged to a family of indigenous Maya, was the second child to die this month in U.S. custody after crossing from Mexico, following the Dec. 8 death of Jakelin Caal, a 7-year-old girl also from Guatemala. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2V5sLgq via Latest News

Mr Musk's insults to cave rescuer were a "schoolyard spat" say Tesla chief's lawyers. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Ah2ByE via Online Shopping in Pakistan

The video and image sharing site apologises after a test was accidentally rolled out to millions of users. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2AjVo0K via Online Shopping in Pakistan

OxygenOS Open Beta has just started hitting the OnePlus 6 and the OnePlus 6T. The builds are respectively number 10 and number 2, but they both bring the same updates and features. According to posts on the OnePlus forum, there are improvements to the System, the Phone, Gallery, and Launcher apps. OnePlus 6 The latest open beta build has polished screen and color adaptation for the navigation bar when using third-party apps. UI has been improved for Call History and different category tags in the app drawer, and now the Toolbox has more recommended tools. Indian users will also... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2AmD7jc via IFTTT

ASUS has started rolling out a new firmware update for the ZenFone Max Pro M2 in the Indian market. The update, version WW-15.2016.1811.177, is about 1.62GB in size. The update includes the following changes: 1.Camera effect optimization 2.Update audio parameter 3.Upgrade Fingerprint FW 4.Upgrade Touch FW 5.Improve display edge 6.Upgrade Google security patches With regards to the last point, the phone has been updated from October security patch to November, although ideally we would have liked to have the December patch by now. The update should start rolling... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2Q8zv9A via IFTTT

One of the longest awaited flagship smartphones in history has to be the Nokia 9 PureView. Ever since HMD Global started making handsets under the Nokia name people have been anxiously anticipating the company's first true contender for the top of the line space. And now we may actually be only one month away from the official unveiling of the Nokia 9. That is, at least, what a new rumor claims, reported by Russian publication Nokia Anew. Apparently the info comes from some unnamed "foreign sources", and they also say that we should expect "many surprises" from the announcement - as if the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2CD804o via IFTTT

Today, Google announced a new initiative for new and existing Google Fit users. In honor of the upcoming new year and in honor of the many people who make resolutions only to give them up in the first month, Google is going to offer monthly fitness challenges on the Google Fit app in hopes that they'll help Google Fit users stay on track. Right now, you can head to the Google Fit app and sign up for a 30-day challenge which will begin on January 1. The app will offer encouragement throughout the month and to help push these Fit challenges, Google has garnered the help of 36... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2Ve711W via IFTTT

We've been hearing rumors and speculation about two new Pixel devices said to be "Lite" versions of their already-available Pixel 3 counterparts. Renders of the phone have already leaked, giving us an idea of what these premium mid-rangers might look like - in the Pixel 3's likeness. The latest piece of news from Android Police claims that the Pixel 3 Lite and Pixel 3 XL Lite will be announced for Verizon in "early spring" which could signify either an April or May announcement in 2019. This could position its timing just around six months before Google's usual MadeByGoogle launch event,... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2ERgg2w via IFTTT

Today HMD Global started rolling out the update to Android 9 Pie for the Nokia 5.1 Plus. The company had promised that it would deliver the update by the end of the year, and it has kept its promise, if by just a few days. The new software is version V2.09B, arrives as a 1.2GB download, and it has the December 2018 security patch level included. You also get the new system navigation, Settings menu, and redesigned notification pane. Adaptive Battery prioritises your most commonly used apps and services and doesn't allow those you only rarely use to eat up your milliamp hours.... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2QVw8bw via IFTTT

The Moto G7 is shaping up to be a major release for Motorola as it relies on this model for a big chunk of its sales. Last year, Motorola globally launched the G6 lineup consisting of the Moto G6, Moto G6 Plus, and Moto G6 Play in Sao Paulo, Brazil in April. This year, Motorola is expected to take a slightly more aggressive approach to the timing of its press event. A report from Brazilian website AndroidPit cites Brazilian industry sources claiming that Motorola will announce the G7 in February, before the MWC is set to take place. Brazil is one of Motorola's strongest markets so it's... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2SoXx1Y via IFTTT

MediaTek's upcoming upper-midrange chip Helio P90 has gone through its first benchmark, scoring 162k on AnTuTu. The score was achieved on an unknown device with 6GB of RAM, running on Android 9 Pie. This score puts the Helio P90 in the same ballpark as the Snapdragon 670 (~150k) and the Snapdraon 710 (~170k). The MediaTek Helio P90 is configured with two Cortex-A75 that run at up to 2.2 GHz and two Cortex-A55 that run as high as 2.0 GHz. The chip is built on a 12nm process and uses a PowerVR GM9446 graphics processor that clocks up to 970 MHz. Source | Via from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2Aiw8I0 via IFTTT

The CH700N is Sony's latest pair of wireless noise-canceling headphones. After the excellent 1000XM3, Sony sought to create a more affordable version that will be accessible to more people, and thus the CH700N was born. The new headphones promise comfortable wireless sound, active noise cancellation, and excellent battery life. Today, I will be taking a look at them and see if they are worth your money. Design The CH700N have a very standard, unassuming design. It comes in three color variants, although that may vary depending upon your market. The entire headphone is made out of... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2SiWG2Z via IFTTT

Instagram, your favorite place to see cat photos, week old reddit memes, rejected TikTok videos, ads and occasionally pictures of your friends, has now completely changed the way the timeline works. While the service has had a vertically scrolling timeline since it launched back in 2010, the company today started rolling out a server-side update that changes the way timeline scrolling works. Instead of vertically, it now moves sideways, one post at a time. Update: After severe backlash, the company swiftly rolled back the changes and the timeline is now restored to the way it was... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2CCC4gL via IFTTT

Motorola launched its P30 smartphone series as a continuation of the Moto X devices as a part of the Android One program. The P30 Play arrived on the global scene as Motorola One, while the P30 Note is called Moto One Power where Google services are available. The 2019 iteration of an Android One phone is likely to be called Moto P40 and the first renders already appeared online, courtesy of 91mobiles and OnLeaks. They show that the phone will feature a punch hole in its screen for the selfie camera, joining the Galaxy A8s, Honor V20 (aka View 20) and the Huawei nova 4. There will... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2ThDTFv via IFTTT

Realme is reportedly preparing to launch a new smartphone dubbed A1 in early 2019 that will sit between the Realme C1 and the Realme U1. According to unconfirmed sources the Realme A1 will be available in Black and Yellow. The rest is still a guessing game - a screen similar to U1's 6.3-incher with a dewdrop notch and a camera setup on the rear along the lines of 13MP main and 2MP depth-sensing secondary camera seem likely. We can expect the Realme A1 to cost around INR 10,000 (€130). The Realme C1 is around INR 8-9,000 while the Realme U1 around INR 13,000. Realme is... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2EQglmX via IFTTT

According to new intel, obtained by Evan Blass, Cricket will launch one of the Moto G7 phones under the name Moto G7 Supra. Judging by the regular notch and going by recent unconfirmed renders the phone in the image is either the Moto G7 Play or Moto G7 Power. The Moto G7 and G7 Plus appear to have waterdrop notches. This would mean that the Moto G7 Supra will have a single (most likely 12MP) camera and fingerprint scanner on the rear, a single (likely 8MP) selfie camera on the front and a 4,000mAh battery on the inside. It could use a Snapdragon 632 chipset. If the Moto G7 Supra... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2GHT7Ce via IFTTT

Huawei announced the nova 4 with punch-hole screen camera and Kirin 970 chipset on December 17 and the phone is already on sale. It has only one memory option - 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, but has two versions, with different main cameras - High Edition and Standard Edition. Huawei nova 4 The more premium option comes with 48 MP f/1.8 main shooter, while the cheaper has a 20 MP snapper. Everything else is the same - 6.4" LCD panel with a 4.5 mm circular cutout for the 25 MP selfie shooter, EMUI 9.0, 3,750 mAh battery and 18W quick charging. Available at JD.com and... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2EQQEng via IFTTT

Instagram accidentally rolled out a new feature and everyone hated it    New York Post Instagram briefly switched to a horizontal feed and people freaked out    The Verge Here’s What Happened to Instagram and Why People Freaked Out    E! NEWS Instagram accidentally released an update that removed scrolling and replaced it with a horizontal feed. And people were furious.    Business Insider Social media outrage as Instagram rolls out new sideways feed that lets you tap through posts    Daily Mail View full coverage on Google News from Technology - Latest - Google News https://nyp.st/2TcyjE3 via Technology

Amazon Alexa suffers Christmas outage in Europe    Engadget Warning: A fake Amazon Alexa setup app infiltrated Apple’s App Store and is now the #6 utility    BGR PSA: Don’t Download the Fake “Setup for Amazon Alexa” iOS App    How-To Geek View full coverage on Google News from Technology - Latest - Google News https://engt.co/2RcTJ6T via Technology

Amazon Reports 'Record-Breaking' Christmas Sales    Breitbart News Amazon experienced "record-breaking" Christmas sales this year, with its Alexa-powered home assistant devices among the company's best sellers according ... from Technology - Latest - Google News http://bit.ly/2SmO2k2 via Technology

Amazon: Purchases through Alexa this holiday season tripled year-over-year    VentureBeat Smart speakers, tablets, and set-top boxes with Amazon's Alexa built in flew off the shelves this holiday season, according to Amazon. The Seattle retailer didn't ... from Technology - Latest - Google News http://bit.ly/2CBOVQf via Technology

PlayStation 5 reportedly teased with insane 8K 120FPS    TweakTown All eyes are on Sony for its next generation PlayStation 5 console and its purported announcement in 2019 followed by a release in 2020, but new rumors ... View full coverage on Google News from Technology - Latest - Google News http://bit.ly/2SopbfP via Technology

Snapchat has finally done it: There are now AR Lenses for your dog [Video]    9to5Mac Snapchat released filters that now work on your dog, finally    INSIDER Snapchat Unveils Lenses for Dogs - How to Use Them    Tom's Guide Snapchat dog lenses provide too much cuteness to handle    Metro.co.uk Snapchat adds filters for your DOG: New feature lets users and their pups wear matching AR lenses    Daily Mail View full coverage on Google News from Technology - Latest - Google News http://bit.ly/2rVNq9t via Technology

CARITA BEACH, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesian authorities urged people to avoid the coast in areas where a tsunami killed at least 430 people over the weekend in a fresh warning issued on the anniversary of the catastrophic 2004 Asian earthquake and tsunami. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2BNxz14 via Latest News

The incoming Democratic congresswoman tweets out a series of jabs at what she calls 'anti-immigrant pundits'; reaction from Fox News contributor Robert Jeffress, pastor of First Baptist Church in Dallas. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2EQgesl via Latest News

Pro-Turkish armed groups have reinforced their presence on the outskirts of the city of Manbij in northern Syria as Ankara threatens a new offensive against Kurdish forces, sources said Wednesday. Turkey announced in mid-December that it would launch a fresh military campaign against the Kurdish People's Protection Units, a militia in Syria that Ankara considers a terrorist group. The United States has backed Kurdish fighters in northern Syria as part of an international coalition against the Islamic State jihadist group. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2GDtUbW via Latest News

Many children know the heart-sinking moment when they tear off the bright wrapping of their coveted Christmas gift to reveal the wrong colour trainers or an ill-favoured toy. "The officers arrived and found a very angry little boy," said a spokesman from the local police in Zetel, in northwestern Germany, according to the Nordwest Zeitung newspaper. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2LAIv6Q via Latest News

There was no sign of any progress toward a plan to fund nine government departments that closed after funding ran out Dec. 21. Senators have been told they’ll vote only once there’s a deal backed by Democrats and by Trump, who is demanding $5 billion for a wall at the southern border, his central campaign promise. White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders issued a statement outlining Trump’s demands that didn’t include the word “wall.” She said later there was no significance to that omission. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2Tc5CXZ via Latest News

Retailers did even better last year, however, when 100 percent delivered their packages before the holidays, according to Accenture Strategy. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2BHhOZx via Latest News

In a now viral Facebook post, Delta passenger Mike Levy shared a picture of himself sitting beside fellow traveler Hal Vaughan, who were both on their way to Detroit, according to NBC Chicago. "Hal decided he would spend the holiday with her. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2ReazST via Latest News

Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko on Wednesday announced the end of a martial law in the country's border regions, which was introduced last month after Russia's seizure of three of Kiev's navy vessels in the Sea of Azov. "Today, right now, at 2:00 pm (1200 GMT) the martial law ends," Poroshenko said during a live streamed National Security and Defence Council meeting in Kiev. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2Agdr7Y via Latest News

China's Defence Ministry criticized outgoing U.S. Defense Secretary James Mattis on Thursday for his "false accusations" against China, but also offered praise for his efforts to promote Sino-U.S. military ties. U.S. President Donald Trump said this week he would replace Mattis two months earlier than expected, after he resigned the previous week over policy differences with Trump. Trump on Monday criticized Mattis and his view of alliances, saying the Pentagon chief failed to recognize the true costs of America's military support around the world. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2BHt20n via Latest News

Thousands of dollars have been raised to help the families of a British couple who died within hours of each other in Australia just days before Christmas. Jason Francis was hit by a car, reportedly driven by a pizza delivery worker, near the home he shared with his partner Alice Robinson in Perth. Following his death, Ms Robinson, who was said to have been left "heartbroken", was found dead. More than A$30,000 (£16,000) has been raised for the bereaved families of the couple, believed to be from Shropshire, since a fundraising page was set up on Christmas Eve. Mr Francis had been on a day out with some other friends from the rugby club who organised a taxi home for him on Saturday evening. The 29-year-old was on the carriageway in the beachside suburb of Scarborough when he was hit by a white VW Jetta, driven by an 18-year-old man, Western Australia Police said. Following on from our tragic news of Jason and Alice, a go fund me page has been set up to raise funds to bring ou

Food recalls, green packaging and fast-food delivery were big industry news this past year, according to experts. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2rWm1Ef via Latest News

Indonesian search and rescue teams Wednesday plucked stranded residents from remote islands and pushed into isolated communities desperate for aid in the aftermath of a volcano-triggered tsunami that killed over 400. The disaster agency cautioned residents to stay clear of the coast, as fresh activity at the Anak Krakatoa volcano, which sits in the middle of the Sunda Strait between Java and Sumatra islands, threatened to spark another tsunami. The agency also said that wind was blowing "ash and sand" from Anak Krakatoa to the nearby towns of Cilegon and Serang on Java, and advised residents to wear masks and glasses if they had to venture outdoors. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2EPli02 via Latest News

Felipe Gomez Alonzo and his father, Agustin, 47, came from the municipality of Nenton in Huehuetenango province, Guatemalan Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Marta Larra said. Gomez was the second child to die this month in U.S. custody after crossing from Mexico, following the death in early December of 7-year-old Jakelin Caal, a girl also from Guatemala. U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen announced policy changes on Wednesday aimed at preventing future deaths of children in custody. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2Ta6TPh via Latest News

Some Christmas gifts will bring you to tears. North Carolina-based Twitter user Melia, who goes by @meliatinnin, said her dad had kept the treasured voicemail on his phone, but his daughters found a different way to preserve it. "My dad refuses to get an iphone because a voicemail from his mom that passed away won’t transfer from an android," she tweeted, "so me and my sister put it in a bear. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2EPeobb via Latest News

“I felt violated," said Chika Okafor, who had been waiting with a friend in the lobby of own apartment building from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2Tb9yYU via Latest News

Since Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump came to a temporary truce almost a month ago, China’s removed a retaliatory duty on U.S. automobiles and is drafting a law to prevent forced technology transfers. It’s also slashed import tariffs on more than 700 products and began buying U.S. crude oil, liquefied natural gas and soybeans again. Officials have been in constant contact with the U.S. to try to determine what else is needed to move things forward in January, according to people familiar with the talks. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2ESEbi9 via Latest News

Holiday sales were up 5.1 percent to $850-plus billion in 2018 and online sales grew 19.1 percent, according to data Mastercard released Wednesday. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2EPcHul via Latest News

Many children know the heart-sinking moment when they tear off the bright wrapping of their coveted Christmas gift to reveal the wrong colour trainers or an ill-favoured toy. Having dialed the emergency services hotline on Tuesday, the child explained to police that he had not received any of the gifts he had requested for Christmas. "The officers arrived and found a very angry little boy," said a spokesman from the local police in Zetel, in northwestern Germany, according to the Nordwest Zeitung newspaper. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2GDZXbI via Latest News

You don't sell fighter jets unless you can prove their worth in the sky.  from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2GUDJ5F via Latest News

British Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson said he had "grave concerns" about Chinese company Huawei providing technology for Britain's planned 5G telecoms networks, the Times newspaper reported on Thursday. Huawei, the world's biggest producer of telecoms equipment, is facing intense scrutiny in the West over its ties to the Chinese government and concerns its equipment could be used by Beijing for spying. Williamson said a closer examination of security threats was needed before Huawei could be allowed to participate in the upgrade of Britain's mobile network, becoming the first senior British minister to have aired such concerns, the Times said. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2EQfN1j via Latest News

Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers released another 500 migrants in Texas and New Mexico on Wednesday. Shelters in the border towns say they're overwhelmed and running out of space. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2RjcKEE via Latest News

Indonesian search and rescue teams on Wednesday plucked stranded residents from remote islands and pushed into isolated communities desperate for aid in the aftermath of a volcano-triggered tsunami that killed over 400. But torrential rains hampered the effort and heaped more misery on the region, as officials warned another killer wave could hit the stricken area. The disaster agency cautioned residents to stay clear of the coast, as fresh activity at the Anak Krakatoa volcano, which sits in the middle of the Sunda Strait between Java and Sumatra islands, threatened to spark another tsunami. A section of the crater - which emerged at the site of the legendary Krakatoa volcano, whose massive 1883 eruption killed at least 36,000 people - collapsed after an eruption and slid into the ocean, triggering Saturday night's killer wave. Residents evacuate from Sebesi Island at Tennis Court Kalianda in South Lampung, Indonesia on December 26, 2018 Credit: Andalou The disaster agency slightl

When Stan Carpenter picked up his car from Dollar Car Rental during a trip earlier this year, he thought he knew what he'd have to shell out. But two months later, he received a letter from Dolla... from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2ERgcR2 via Latest News

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After falling from an overlook in Arizona, a teenage girl from California is dead. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2ERoVmk via Latest News

Al-Asad Air Base (Iraq) (AFP) - President Donald Trump used a lightning visit to Iraq -- his first with US troops in a conflict zone since being elected -- to defend the withdrawal from Syria and declare an end to America's role as the global "policeman." from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2Q1B6xX via Latest News

Airlines are waiving ticket change fees for travelers due to fly to, through or from several airports in Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2EPJf6U via Latest News

In a filing on Wednesday with the U.S. District Court in Los Angeles, Musk's lawyers said their client's comments about Vernon Unsworth were free speech protected by the U.S. Constitution's First Amendment even if they lacked any factual basis. Musk on July 15 called Unsworth a "pedo guy" in a tweet to more than 22 million Twitter followers, a comment for which he later apologized. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2SmieM1 via Latest News

While it remains well documented that Princess Grace of Monaco died after her Rover P6 3500 plunged off a mountain pass, what's less well-known are the mysterious circumstances thereafter. Some claim the Rover was sabotaged, but is there evidence of such a claim? from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2BTE0Qz via Latest News

New charges in Japan mean the former Nissan, Renault, and Mitsubishi chief has now been arrested three times. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2BwxrTO via Latest News

So what happenned?  from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2CBgQzZ via Latest News

The problem's been going on since 4 a.m. ET, according to DownDetector, but restoration is expected Friday morning, December 28. from CNET https://cnet.co/2EPaxdr via Mobiles

The week 4 challenges come at the perfect time when a lot of people have a break from school and work until the end of the year. from CNET https://cnet.co/2EPh60B via Mobiles

Marvel head honcho Kevin Feige offers a tiny glimpse of the possibilities for its new additions. from CNET https://cnet.co/2VcTcB6 via Mobiles

Also on the second anniversary of Fisher's death, co-star Mark Hamill says he "will never stop missing" her. from CNET https://cnet.co/2RjBBbf via Mobiles

An amusing Sesame Street sound bite posted to Reddit could be the internet's new "Yanny or Laurel." from CNET https://cnet.co/2SmNNFv via Mobiles

The new feature-length movie debuts Friday on Netflix. from CNET https://cnet.co/2CDeHno via Mobiles

The free-to-play last-man-standing battle royale game is already a hit. Now it's making a bunch of money too. from CNET https://cnet.co/2ERJ4sp via Mobiles

The order could be signed as early as January, according to Reuters. from CNET https://cnet.co/2ENTc4E via Mobiles

The five videos you watched the most showcase cars and their technology. from CNET https://cnet.co/2BGT8AC via Mobiles

Colorful and curious land animals, insects and marine life stole headlines from humans this year. from CNET https://cnet.co/2GH59LT via Mobiles

More rumors surface about budget versions of Google's flagship phones. from CNET https://cnet.co/2RcJ2kP via Mobiles

Cue the drama. from CNET https://cnet.co/2Tc79gD via Mobiles

Didn't get the gift you wanted? Treat yourself to one of these sweet deals. from CNET https://cnet.co/2CBaVe1 via Mobiles

LG has announced the SL10YG, SL9YG and SL8YG sound bars that include Google's voice assistant and support for both Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. from CNET https://cnet.co/2RmZHlq via Mobiles

It's been 21 years since we've had a Defender for sale in the US, and in less than two years, we'll have another. from CNET https://cnet.co/2Q8Bk6J via Mobiles

Commentary: In 2018, the Star Wars fandom couldn't help but tear itself apart. One fearless princess would have cut through the noise. from CNET https://cnet.co/2AhShGy via Mobiles

Here's what you most want to see from Apple next year -- and what we're most likely to get based on the rumors. from CNET https://cnet.co/2GHclrx via Mobiles

It changes into a submarine at the flip of a switch from CNET https://cnet.co/2RmHK6w via Mobiles

After spending a couple of years putting the pieces in place and catching up to Alexa, 2018 was the year Google unveiled its lofty smart-home ambitions. from CNET https://cnet.co/2GHQlNi via Mobiles

I give Ducati's most famous nameplate a spin and find out what all the hype is actually about. from CNET https://cnet.co/2GJPDyU via Mobiles

The shift to messaging and ephemeral content could pose challenges. from CNET https://cnet.co/2Rhea2A via Mobiles

Ducati's second gnarliest Monster might just be its very best. from CNET https://cnet.co/2RmHGDO via Mobiles

National News Avoid the fake Alexa app that's topping app store charts Scripps National 1:22    ABC15 Arizona Fake Alexa setup app is topping Apple's App Store charts    Engadget Beware: There’s a fake Amazon Alexa ‘Setup’ app climbing App Store charts [U: Removed]    9to5Mac Fake Alexa setup app climbs Apple’s App Store charts    VentureBeat National Avoid the fake Alexa app that's topping app store charts Scripps National 3:22 PM    WCPO View full coverage on Google News from Technology - Latest - Google News http://bit.ly/2AlTaxN via Technology

Instagram's botched experiment is a reminder that the future of Facebook is Stories    Mashable Instagram accidentally rolls out horizontal scrolling interface    Android Police Instagram accidentally released horizontal scrolling to a wide swath of users, and people were outraged by the design    CNBC Social Media Erupts Over New Instagram Update    WCCO | CBS Minnesota Here’s What Happened to Instagram and Why People Freaked Out    E! NEWS View full coverage on Google News from Technology - Latest - Google News http://bit.ly/2CDdpZt via Technology

Alexa Crapped Out on Christmas    Gizmodo Amazon had a pretty stellar holiday season this year. Some of the people trying to set up their Alexa smart speakers Christmas morning? Not so much. from Technology - Latest - Google News http://bit.ly/2EOq9xH via Technology

Fortnite season 7, week 4 challenge guide: Launch fireworks at three locations    Digital Trends Full Cheat Sheet with all Season 7, Week 4 Fortnite challenge locations    FortniteINTEL Fortnite NOMS LETTERS: Search O S M N Letter Map Locations - Week 4 Challenge in Season 7 | PS4, Xbox, Nintendo Switch News, Reviews and Features - Daily Star    Daily Star 'Fortnite' Season 7, Week 4 Challenges Revealed And How To Solve Them    Forbes Fortnite: How to complete 'Dance in front of different Holiday Trees' challenge - 14 Days of Fortnite    Dexerto.com View full coverage on Google News from Technology - Latest - Google News http://bit.ly/2TdGGz8 via Technology

Samsung Accidentally 'Confirms' Radical Galaxy S10    Forbes New Leak Puts Galaxy 10+ Screen Size Into Perspective    Tom's Guide Another new Android phone with a camera hole in the display just beat the Galaxy S10 to market    BGR Apple Leak Reveals Radical New iPhone    Forbes Samsung future mid-rangers could feature curved-edge LCD screen    Gizchina.com View full coverage on Google News from Technology - Latest - Google News http://bit.ly/2SprpLZ via Technology

Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL Lite may come to Verizon in spring 2019    CNET Source: Google will launch the Pixel 3 and 3 XL "Lite" on Verizon in spring 2019    Android Police Google is so Terrible at Keeping Its Phones Secret    Droid Life Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL ‘Lite’ reportedly launching this spring in the U.S.    9to5Google Deal Alert: Snag a Pixel 2 XL for Just $599    PCMag View full coverage on Google News from Technology - Latest - Google News https://cnet.co/2GG9sag via Technology

Valve Reveals 100 Best Selling Steam VR Games Of 2018    UploadVR Steam’s biggest sellers of 2018 are old favorites, and they’re on sale    Polygon Valve reveal Steam's best and brightest in 2018    AltChar These are the best-selling Steam games of 2018    Destructoid Steam’s top sellers of 2018 show “games as a service” isn’t going away anytime soon    GeekWire View full coverage on Google News from Technology - Latest - Google News http://bit.ly/2ESkMOT via Technology

Amazon Alexa couldn't handle all of her requests on Christmas Day    Tribune-Review Amazon won Christmas again this year    Business Insider Google Assistant still top of Smart Speaker IQ test    Android Community Amazon Alexa took a day off on Christmas    New York Post These Are the Devices Everyone Bought on Amazon Over the Holidays    Real Simple View full coverage on Google News from Technology - Latest - Google News http://bit.ly/2So4nor via Technology

Samsung's 2019 Smart TVs Can Remotely Access Your PCs And Smartphones    Hot Hardware Samsung's Remote Access Feature Sounds Like Chromecast on Steroids    Gizmodo Samsung's 2019 TVs can remotely access your PC    Engadget Samsung’s 2019 TVs will support input devices, like keyboards and mice for your PC    The Verge Samsung Remote Access Will Allow Control Of PCs And Smartphones From Next-Gen Smart TVs    Forbes View full coverage on Google News from Technology - Latest - Google News http://bit.ly/2CBxgZ3 via Technology

Fortnite sends Epic Games to a $3B profit in 2018: Report    Fox Business Epic Games, the creator of Fortnite, banked a $3 billion profit in 2018    TechCrunch Fortnite Dance Challenge Around The World    BuzzFeed Multiplayer Fortnite’s Fashion Industry Makes As Much Money As Amazon    New York Magazine Fortnite Has Reportedly Earned More Money in 2018 Than 29 Countries    DualShockers View full coverage on Google News from Technology - Latest - Google News https://fxn.ws/2CCCYtK via Technology

Nintendo Support Webpage Suggests Mii Fighter Costume DLC Is Returning To Smash Bros. Ultimate    Nintendo Life ‘Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’ Victory Poses Get Recreated In Real-Life By YouTuber    Comicbook.com Japanese Sales Charts: Dragon Quest Builders 2 Sells Best on PS4, But Can't Beat Smash    Push Square Sakurai stops by the Atlus offices, meets Morgana    Nintendo Wire 'Super Smash Bros. Ultimate' Director Visits Atlus and It's Awesome    Comicbook.com View full coverage on Google News from Technology - Latest - Google News http://bit.ly/2CCXmuO via Technology

Any.do made a smart grocery list that suggests what to buy    The Verge Google Home's 2018 in review: Owning the smart home    CNET Your Voice Assistant May Be Getting Smarter, But It's Still Awkward    WIRED Should kids use good manners with Amazon Alexa?    The Kim Komando Show Walmart and Best Buy Slash Prices on Google Home After Christmas    Digital Trends View full coverage on Google News from Technology - Latest - Google News http://bit.ly/2VdMoTF via Technology

Amazon Alexa crashes after Christmas Day overload    The Guardian Thousands of people plugging in new smart speakers on Christmas Day were greeted by a less than smart response after Amazon's voice-controlled virtual ... View full coverage on Google News from Technology - Latest - Google News http://bit.ly/2Q4RpKm via Technology

How to Teach Your New Smart Speaker to Understand Your Voice    Lifehacker Not all smart speakers are created equal. In fact, some barely meet the qualifications to be called “smart” in the first place—but they're getting better at answering ... View full coverage on Google News from Technology - Latest - Google News http://bit.ly/2QU4BqT via Technology

LG's new soundbars feature Google Assistant and Dolby Atmos    androidandme.com LG will showcase new high-end Google Assistant soundbars at CES    Android Police LG’s latest soundbars feature Dolby Atmos support and Google Assistant baked-in    The Verge LG's new 2019 sound bars include Dolby Atmos and Google Assistant    CNET LG is going to show off sleek new soundbars at CES that support Google Assistant    BGR View full coverage on Google News from Technology - Latest - Google News http://bit.ly/2Q3v7st via Technology

The 2018 Game of the Year    GameCrate Every Bar In Red Dead Redemption 2, Reviewed    Kotaku Red Dead Redemption II Wins The Award For Loving Its Own Farts    VentureBeat Red Dead Redemption 2: 10 Worthless Weapons Everyone Uses (And 11 That Are Way Better)    Screen Rant 15 Video Game Sequels Coming In 2019 (And 5 Possibilities)    Screen Rant View full coverage on Google News from Technology - Latest - Google News http://bit.ly/2Va28XX via Technology

Zeldathon Kicks Off Today, Raising Money For Charity With 'The Legend of Zelda' Games and More    Comicbook.com Zeldathon begins its mega-marathon of Legend of Zelda games for charity    Destructoid View full coverage on Google News from Technology - Latest - Google News http://bit.ly/2SoBeJT via Technology

Blizzard’s trying to clean up Twitch chat by tying it to Battle.net accounts    Polygon Overwatch: Blizzard announce end date for Season 13 and share new details for Season 14    Dexerto.com There's a 2-hour break between Overwatch’s competitive seasons this time around    Dot Esports View full coverage on Google News from Technology - Latest - Google News http://bit.ly/2QTiyp8 via Technology

PlayStation Classic Is Already On Sale For Nearly Half Price    GameSpot Sony released the PlayStation Classic on December 3, confirming rumors that it was working on a competitor to Nintendo's line of miniature consoles. One of the ... View full coverage on Google News from Technology - Latest - Google News http://bit.ly/2Ly4yuO via Technology

Apple's gaslighting over bent iPads is a stunning response to a serious problem    Macworld Former Apple Marketing Boss Returns His Bent iPad Pro Amid ‘Bendgate 2.0’    iDrop News B&H's Mega DealZone offers discounts on Mac, iPad and Apple Watch models    iMore Apple’s former marketing director says he returned a bent iPad    Cult of Mac Alleged iPad Mini 5 Case Leaks    MacRumors View full coverage on Google News from Technology - Latest - Google News http://bit.ly/2VbX4SC via Technology