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A pair of shoes that allows owners to walk about in virtual reality worlds proves exhausting to use. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2RraFHz via Online Shopping in Pakistan

A scooter firm has apologised after issuing a journalist with legal threats over an article about its scooters. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2RHXpOc via Online Shopping in Pakistan

Music streaming service Tidal's data is under investigation in Norway over claims some of its listener numbers were inflated. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Fw7k2M via Online Shopping in Pakistan

The facility only opened in 2017 but 80 jobs are now at risk after production targets are not met. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2stsHKe via Online Shopping in Pakistan

The Swiss watch industry faced a near-death experience from quartz products. Is the smartwatch a similar threat? from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2RxPBiP via Online Shopping in Pakistan

The latest version of the game Ace Combat 7 has a new VR mode for more realistic aerial acrobatics. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2MdNZok via Online Shopping in Pakistan

A US company has produced an ultrasound scanner that plugs into an iPhone and costs $2,000 (£1,555). from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2TYs3R1 via Online Shopping in Pakistan

Representatives Steven Palazzo of Mississippi and Andy Harris of Maryland, both members of the House Appropriations Committee, introduced the Border Bonds for America Act of 2019 -- a law that would allow Americans to buy such securities from the U.S. The money would be put in a trust fund and used just to build a wall along the nearly 2,000 mile (3,200 kilometer) border. The tactic echoes the Liberty Bond program, which appealed to Americans’ sense of patriotism to raise funds during World War I. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2Dby7A3 via Latest News

Britain is in "uncharted waters" after Prime Minister Theresa May was "humiliated" by the "crushing defeat" of her Brexit deal in parliament, according to scathing reactions in the British and world press on Wednesday. "May's Brexit deal dead as a dodo", Britain's biggest-selling newspaper The Sun said, with a mock-up picture of the PM as the extinct flightless bird, under the front page headline "Brextinct". The Daily Telegraph's front page read: "A complete humiliation". from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2steDR7 via Latest News

The Ford Shebly GT 500, Toyota Supra and Kia Telluride generate buzz at the Detroit auto show. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2Cv6yQm via Latest News

The senior U.S. defense intelligence official, who spoke to reporters on condition of anonymity, did not predict that China's military, known as the People's Liberation Army (PLA), would take such a step but said such a possibility was the top worry as China expands and modernizes its military capabilities. "The biggest concern is that ... they are getting to a point where the PLA leadership may actually tell Xi Jinping that they are confident in their capabilities," the official said, referring to China's president. Pressed on whether the official was referring to Chinese confidence in its capabilities to be able to successfully win a battle with Taiwan, the official said, "Well, specifically that would be the most concerning to me." Taiwan is only one of a growing number of flashpoints in the U.S.-China relationship, including a trade war between the countries, U.S. sanctions on the Chinese military, and China's increasingly muscular military postu

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By now, you've heard about the egg, which surpassed a photo of Kylie Jenner's daughter, Stormi, on Sunday as the most-liked post on Instagram.  But who did the egg? Whose dumb but ultimately successful idea was this? > View this post on Instagram > > A post shared by EGG GANG (@world_record_egg) on Jan 4, 2019 at 9:05am PST Here's what we know so far: ## 1\. The egg account holder goes by "Henrietta." Henrietta is, according to a report from BuzzFeed News, a "chicken from the British countryside." ## 2\. The account holder, however, claims to live in London. "I'm an individual living in London," the account holder told The Independent earlier this week. They also revealed that they only have 400 followers on their personal Instagram account. ## 3\. The egg's name is Eugene, allegedly. In some interviews, the account holder goes by the name Eugene, bypassing the whole "Henrietta" schtick entirely. ## 4\. The person who

NEW YORK (AP) — The latest on developments in financial markets (all times local): from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2FED2Lh via Latest News

Turkish prosecutors are seeking the arrest and extradition of New York Knicks enter Enes Kanter, accusing him pf being a member of an "armed terrorist group". Mr Kanter is accused of ties to Fethullah Gulen, who Turkish authorities allege is behind the failed coup against President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in 2016, the Daily Sabah reported. Mr Gulen has repeatedly denied any involved in the failed coup. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2VZRN0R via Latest News

Steve King defiantly rejected what he described as an "unprecedented assault” on his freedom of speech while simultaneously supporting a resolution in Congress condemning his own racist remarks. The Iowa Republican — whose has a history of controversial rhetoric — sparked a backlash after an interview with the New York Times was published last week in which the congressman appeared to lament why language like white nationalist and white supremacist had "become offensive". Mr King took to the House floor to seemingly clarify his controversial statements before the vote. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2SVZYtp via Latest News

Explosions and heavy gunfire were heard early on Wednesday morning as security officers engaged the assailants at the Dusit Hotel on the outskirts of the city center, the Nairobi-based Daily Nation newspaper reported. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2McHu5n via Latest News

Top oil exporter Saudi Arabia called Tuesday for a "fair" and gradual global energy transition as it unveiled an ambitious domestic renewable energy programme. Experts say energy output from renewables, especially solar and wind, is growing faster than anticipated, threatening to displace oil, gas and coal as the world's main sources of power. "Balancing greenhouse gas emissions will take decades," he said at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2SZIzQs via Latest News

Jamie Dimon, CEO of J.P. Morgan Chase CEO, said that the partial government shutdown could sap all growth from the U.S. economy. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2VXhu2f via Latest News

Some 30,000 Los Angeles teachers on strike for higher pay, smaller classes and more staff walked picket lines in the rain for a second day on Tuesday as Mayor Eric Garcetti embraced their cause while trying to nudge the two sides back to the bargaining table. The walkout, with teachers garbed mostly in red braving two days of rainy weather to stage mass rallies downtown, has shattered 30 years of labor peace by Los Angeles teachers but has not completely idled schools. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2ANIQ1E via Latest News

Ford and VW formalize an alliance to build pickups and vans, but don’t expect the Amarok to make it to the U.S. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2srz4hr via Latest News

The grandfather of a Wisconsin girl who was kidnapped after her parents were killed in October said Wednesday that he appreciates the sympathy being expressed by the suspect's father. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2suIFDV via Latest News

WASHINGTON (AP) — Rick Gates, a former senior campaign aide to President Donald Trump, will have to wait at least another two months for his sentencing date in the Russia investigation, prosecutors said Tuesday. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2CtjcPM via Latest News

"Enough is enough," the French daily Le Monde wrote in an editorial. "The time has come for them to make up their minds." from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2FEoawE via Latest News

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand used an appearance on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert to announce she was formally entering the race to become president in 2020 – the latest high profile Democrat to enter what will become a crowded field. “I’m going to run for president of the United States, because as a young mom I’m going to fight for other people’s kids as hard as I would fight for my own,” she said, when asked if she had any news to share with the audience. The formation of the exploratory committee will allow her to legally begin fundraising and organising her campaign, as she seeks to carve out a distinct presence in a field of candidates that could reach two dozen. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2RR2S5g via Latest News

A toddler, still strapped into a car safety seat, survived a fall out of a moving vehicle this week on a Minnesota road—providing a chilling reminder of the importance of proper car seat installa... from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2TV3BQi via Latest News

The ex-PG&E CEO resigned Sunday ahead of the utility's impending bankruptcy due to potential liability for its role in recent California wildfires. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2RNDu0l via Latest News

TAIPEI/SHANGHAI (Reuters) - One of China's top government-linked think tanks has called out Apple Inc, Amazon.com Inc and other foreign companies for not referring to Hong Kong and Taiwan as part of China in a report that provoked a stern reaction from Taipei. The Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS) said in a report this month that 66 of the world's 500 largest companies had used "incorrect labels" for Taiwan and 53 had errors in the way they referred to Hong Kong, according to China's Legal Daily newspaper. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2Run1Pj via Latest News

Using hand grenades, automatic rifles and a suicide-bomber, the militants stormed 14 Riverside in Nairobi on Tuesday afternoon, a venue popular with business travelers and Kenya’s elites and home to offices of companies including Pernod Ricard SA and Dow Chemical East Africa Ltd. That precipitated an 18-hour siege around the DusitD2 hotel, which President Uhuru Kenyatta said ended about 9 a.m. Wednesday with the attackers dead. Somalia-based al-Shabaab took responsibility for the assault, the latest in a recent wave of jihadist strikes across Africa, including in Nigeria and Mali, which a loose coalition of African, Western and United Nation troops are struggling to stop. It’s al-Shabaab’s first significant assault in Kenya since it killed 147 people at a northeastern university in April 2015 and echoed a September 2013 attack on Nairobi’s Westgate mall that left 67 dead and rocked the tourism industry. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2FuVLcV via Late

Following a pair of snowstorms set to deliver a one-two punch to the midwestern and northeastern United States into this weekend, the coldest air so far this winter season has its sights set on the eastern half of the nation. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2STnmHH via Latest News

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles school administrators urged the union to resume bargaining as thousands of teachers walked picket lines for a second day Tuesday, joined for the first time by some of their counterparts from independent charter schools. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2TR5NIz via Latest News

Vice President Mike Pence declared the Islamic State “defeated” in remarks at the State Department Wednesday delivered just hours after the terror group claimed credit for a deadly suicide bombing that killed several U.S. service members. “The caliphate has crumbled and ISIS has been defeated,” Pence said during an address to the Global Chiefs of Mission Conference at the State Department. Vice President Pence now: “Thx to the leadership of this CIC and the courage and sacrifice of our armed forces we’re now actually able to begin to hand off the fight against ISIS in Syria…We are bringing our troops home. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2MdrcJd via Latest News

Thousands of LAUSD teachers took to the streets of downtown Los Angeles for a massive demonstration on the second day of their union's strike. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2ssK1zh via Latest News

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Toyota unveiled the highly anticipated all-new Supra sports car at the Detroit auto show. Sharing platform and powertrain with the redesigned BMW Z4 roadster, the Supra promises to be a natural h... from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2TMPQmH via Latest News

With the federal government shut down, answers to your tax questions may be harder to find this year. from CNET https://cnet.co/2SZRelN via Mobiles

A Washington Post report says CEO John Legere and others have booked rooms at the Trump International Hotel at least 38 times since T-Mobile's deal with Sprint was announced. from CNET https://cnet.co/2AZBFnx via Mobiles

We compare Ford's new 700-plus horsepower beast with the rest of the best modern American muscle to find out which comes out on top. from CNET https://cnet.co/2FxbJn1 via Mobiles

Don't expect them to be anything alike, though. from CNET https://cnet.co/2FEdTAq via Mobiles

LG smartphone rumor suggests a 'second screen' add-on    Engadget LG’s upcoming G8 flagship may have an attachable second screen    The Verge LG will launch a phone with a second screen attachment    CNET LG G8 Will Fold, Debut in February (Report)    Tom's Guide The LG G8 tipped to come with support for an attachable second display    Gizchina.com View full coverage on Google News from Technology - Latest - Google News https://engt.co/2QSgdpy via Technology

Largest dump in history: 2.7 billion records; 773 million of them unique; 140 million never seen before    Boing Boing An Astonishing 773 Million Records Exposed in Monster Breach    WIRED Over 87GB of email addresses and passwords exposed in Collection 1 dump    ZDNet Collection 1 data breach covers more than 772 million email addresses    Engadget Nearly 22 million unique passwords leaked in 'Collection #1' data breach    Mashable View full coverage on Google News from Technology - Latest - Google News http://bit.ly/2suY9I8 via Technology

Leaked Android Q builds reveals system-wide dark mode, new permissions UI, possible desktop interface    Android Police Android Q leak reveals system-wide dark mode and bigger emphasis on privacy    The Verge Android Q leaks in early build w/ system-level ‘Dark mode,’ improved permissions privacy, more    9to5Google Yes, there is a system-wide dark theme in this early Android Q build    Android Authority Use Voice Commands in Google Maps to Start Navigation or Add a Stop    WonderHowTo View full coverage on Google News from Technology - Latest - Google News http://bit.ly/2AM0OSk via Technology

Google Pixel 3 Lite leaks again in latest look claiming similar camera quality    9to5Google Pre-production Pixel 3 Lite shown off in video with headphone jack and plastic body    Android Police Google Pixel 3 Lite leaks in video review: Should you expect flagship photo quality?    Android Authority Google may ditch bezels and go with an all-screen display for the Pixel 4    BGR Google Already Planning A Future Without Smartphone Notches    Android Headlines View full coverage on Google News from Technology - Latest - Google News http://bit.ly/2QWeWhj via Technology

Westworld Mobile game removed from iOS, Android app markets    VentureBeat Westworld mobile game is shutting down following lawsuit settlement    The Verge Westworld game that ripped off Fallout Shelter is dead, already pulled from app stores    Android Police After Lawsuit From Bethesda, The Westworld Mobile Game Is Shutting Down    GameSpot Westworld mobile game that Bethesda called 'blatant Fallout Shelter rip-off' is closing down    Eurogamer.net View full coverage on Google News from Technology - Latest - Google News http://bit.ly/2ARink6 via Technology

New Windows 10 Insider Preview Build Separates Cortana from Search    Thurrott.com Next Windows 10 version will let you search without Cortana’s involvement    Ars Technica Microsoft is separating Cortana from search in Windows 10    The Verge How to Reduce Windows 10's Upcoming Reserved Hard Drive Storage Requirement    Lifehacker Microsoft splits Cortana from search in Windows 10    Engadget View full coverage on Google News from Technology - Latest - Google News http://bit.ly/2HdG7En via Technology

Apple’s iPhone XS battery case actually works with the iPhone X    The Verge iPhone XS Smart Battery Case fits iPhone X, but functionality blocked by iOS [U]    9to5Mac Apple’s new battery cases are its most powerful ones yet    The Verge iPhone XS and XS Max Smart Battery Case contains 10.1Wh battery, 13% larger capacity than previous cases    9to5Mac Alleged Render Of 2019 iPhone Prototype Revealed    Ubergizmo View full coverage on Google News from Technology - Latest - Google News http://bit.ly/2AS09Pc via Technology

Is The 10-Year Challenge Actually A Scam?    NYLON Facebook’s 10-Year Challenge meme, explained    Vox Facebook "10 Year Challenge" meme: Could it mine your data for facial recognition?    CBS News Facebook Doesn’t Need to Fool You    New York Magazine Here's something to consider before doing the '10 year challenge' on social media    KHOU.com View full coverage on Google News from Technology - Latest - Google News http://bit.ly/2FwRpSv via Technology

‘Fortnite’ Rakes In A Record $2.4 Billion    Deadline Fortnite vulnerability let hackers take over player accounts    The Verge Fortnite bug gave hackers access to millions of player accounts, researchers say    Washington Post Makers of popular Fortnite game reveal major security flaw    ABC News Epic's Fortnite fail: Ancient UT2004 server used for login-stealing proof-of-concept    The Register View full coverage on Google News from Technology - Latest - Google News http://bit.ly/2CpU9ND via Technology

Microsoft Could Reveal HoloLens 2 At Mobile World Congress    UploadVR Microsoft could unveil the HoloLens 2 on Feb. 24    CNET Microsoft to hold HoloLens 2 press event next month    The Verge Microsoft sets MWC 2019 event for February 24, likely revealing HoloLens 2    VentureBeat Could the next Microsoft HoloLens be announced at MWC 2019?    Digital Trends View full coverage on Google News from Technology - Latest - Google News http://bit.ly/2HjzArV via Technology

Motorola might bring the sexy back with a foldable Razr phone this February    The Next Web Motorola is reportedly reviving the RAZR as a foldable phone | Engadget Today    Engadget Motorola’s RAZR is returning as a $1,500 folding smartphone    The Verge Motorola Reviving the Razr as a $1,500 Bendy Phone Is a Bad Idea, but I'm Curious as Hell    Gizmodo Remember the Motorola Razr? A new report says it's coming back as a foldable $1,500 phone    USA TODAY View full coverage on Google News from Technology - Latest - Google News http://bit.ly/2FwM6T9 via Technology

Galaxy S10’s most sophisticated feature might be a good reason not to buy the phone    BGR With the Galaxy S10 about one month away, we thought we knew everything there was to know about Samsung's next flagship. But a brand new leak has us ... View full coverage on Google News from Technology - Latest - Google News http://bit.ly/2FwRSUL via Technology

Apple reportedly looking to subsidize Watch with Medicare plans    TechCrunch Apple is in talks with private Medicare plans about bringing its watch to at-risk seniors    CNBC Apple reportedly working to bring Watch to seniors with private Medicare plans    CNET Apple reportedly working to subsidize Apple Watch costs for at-risk seniors through private Medicare plans    9to5Mac Apple in Discussions With Private Medicare Plans to Offer Apple Watch to Seniors    MacRumors View full coverage on Google News from Technology - Latest - Google News https://tcrn.ch/2AMJLj6 via Technology

Niantic closes funding round with $245 million raised    Gamasutra The CEO behind 'Pokémon Go' says the company is cash-flow positive as it becomes worth almost $4 billion    Business Insider Pokémon Go dev raises $245 million in funding    VentureBeat Niantic, the company behind Pokemon Go, has raised a new $245 million funding round at a $4 billion valuation    CNBC ‘Pokemon Go’ Developer Secures $245 Million in Series C Funding    Variety View full coverage on Google News from Technology - Latest - Google News https://ubm.io/2RMkuPR via Technology

Google raises the price of G Suites by 20 percent    CNET Google raises prices on its competitor to Microsoft Office for the first time in a decade    CNBC Google raising G Suite Basic, Business pricing for first time since launch    9to5Google Material Design comes to Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Sites on the web    Android Police Google hikes G Suite prices for the first time, Business edition now $12 per user per month    GeekWire View full coverage on Google News from Technology - Latest - Google News https://cnet.co/2SZ2jnt via Technology

Toyota Chief Engineer Says Supra Could Turn A 7:40 'Ring Lap    Motor1.com The 1994 Toyota Supra That Sold for $121,000 On Bring a Trailer Is Now at a Dealer for $500,000    Jalopnik 2019 Toyota Supra vs 1993 Toyota Supra: How they compare on paper - Autoblog    Autoblog The New Toyota Supra Costs More Than a Tesla — Is It Worth It?    Yahoo! Finance News What We Found When We Crawled Under the 2020 Toyota Supra    Jalopnik View full coverage on Google News from Technology - Latest - Google News http://bit.ly/2RxqEnI via Technology

App Annie: WhatsApp is now Facebook’s most popular app    VentureBeat China accounted for nearly half of app downloads in 2018, 40% of consumer spend    TechCrunch App economy expected to be $120 billion in 2019 as small screen leads digital transformation efforts    ZDNet Consumers Spent More Than $101 Billion on Mobile Apps in 2018    Variety App Annie: Games made up 74% of consumer app store spending in 2018    VentureBeat View full coverage on Google News from Technology - Latest - Google News http://bit.ly/2sugrcL via Technology

Feds can’t force you to unlock your phone with finger or face, says judge    Naked Security The landmark decision asserts the same legal protection for biometrics that we're given for passcodes. View full coverage on Google News from Technology - Latest - Google News http://bit.ly/2RM95j3 via Technology

Honda challenges Chevrolet, which pulls TV ads amid false claims    Detroit Free Press Chevrolet Pulls 'Most Reliable' Ad After Being Challenged By Toyota    Jalopnik Chevrolet ad will stop airing after Ford, Toyota, Honda challenge    The Detroit News View full coverage on Google News from Technology - Latest - Google News http://bit.ly/2RVogWU via Technology

The 2020 Toyota Highlander Looks Redesigned beneath Some Weird Camouflage    MSN Autos Ford Counts on Mustang, Explorer Speed to Set Them Apart From Competition    TheStreet.com 2020 Ford Explorer ST & Hybrid - First Look at Detroit Auto Show 2019    Digital Trends 2020 Ford Explorer Hybrid, Explorer ST Pile On Offensive Toward Chevy    GM Authority 2020 Ford Explorer: Performance, Cop Car Packages, Tesla-Like Display    ExtremeTech View full coverage on Google News from Technology - Latest - Google News http://bit.ly/2Hhd2bm via Technology

Amazon upgrades Alexa with newscaster voice    Mashable Amazon Alexa gets a fresh voice for reading the news    TechRadar Amazon gives its vastly improved Fire TV remote a rare 50 percent discount    PCWorld This half-price new Alexa Voice Remote deal won’t last    SlashGear Amazon adds its new Alexa Voice Remote to its Fire TV Stick    The Next Web View full coverage on Google News from Technology - Latest - Google News http://bit.ly/2FwwK0T via Technology

Berkeley's robot "picker" hints at a new future for warehouses    Axios A Choice of Grippers Helps Dual-Arm Robot Pick Up Objects Faster Than Ever    IEEE Spectrum 'Ambidextrous' robots could dramatically speed e-commerce    Tech Xplore View full coverage on Google News from Technology - Latest - Google News http://bit.ly/2SYRtxI via Technology

2019 Ram Heavy Duty - First Look    Kelley Blue Book 2019 Ram 2500/3500 Video: Up Close With the Ram Experts    PickupTrucks.com Move mountains with the 2019 Ram Heavy Duty and its 1000 pound feet of torque    Digital Trends See the 2019 Ram 3500 Pickup's Exhaust - Detailed Photos    Car and Driver 2019 Ram HD vs Chevy, Ford heavy duty trucks: How they compare on paper - Autoblog    Autoblog View full coverage on Google News from Technology - Latest - Google News https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3sZLTlpHUoE via Technology

House sale expectations for the next three months are at their lowest for two decades, estate agents warn. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2SYooT7 via Online Shopping

There are fears work on Wylfa Newydd will stop, dealing a "tremendous blow" to the economy. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2SXKR2D via Online Shopping

A no-deal Brexit would mean anyone planning to drive outside the UK would need an insurance Green Card. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2AO8mnN via Online Shopping

Advertising watchdog threatens sanctions if retailers don't check whether they are selling real or fake fur. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2SU7u7Y via Online Shopping

The investigation, reported by US media, adds to pressure facing the Chinese technology giant. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2FEl8bJ via Online Shopping

The inflation measure used to calculate some train fares and loan repayments is flawed, a Lords committee says. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2W0zpoD via Online Shopping

An accounting probe has found thousands of false entries in the firm's ledgers, its owner says. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2Md6HML via Online Shopping

The bank's new chief executive David Solomon also distances the bank from the deal. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2FDYwIo via Online Shopping

The boss of Procter and Gamble, David S. Taylor, said his and other firms want "an amicable solution between the UK and the EU". from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2Mdvi4i via Online Shopping

UK inflation fell to 2.1% in December, pushed down by falling fuel prices. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2QR43NB via Online Shopping

A blind man had complained that he was unable to change toppings or complete his order online. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2QWNhNe via Online Shopping

The facility only opened in 2017 but 80 jobs are now at risk after production targets are not met. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2stsHKe via Online Shopping

Home buyers and sellers have been postponing transactions until after the EU withdrawal. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2QPbF2Z via Online Shopping

As both the government and households try to reduce their debt levels, car sales across China are declining. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2RPKnOG via Online Shopping

France's luxury retailer Hermes is trying to become a big player in Switzerland's exclusive watch industry. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2STDR6U via Online Shopping

Samsung is having an Unpacked event in San Francisco on February 20 and we expect to see at least three new phones, including the Samsung Galaxy S10+ with four cameras on the back and two on the front in a cutout of the Infinity-O display. There might be more than a month to the official launch, but the S10+ already appeared in a live photo, posted on Reddit, revealing the front panel of the device. The rumors are true and there will be two selfie cameras, tucked in the upper right corner, while bezels look like they are getting even thinner than the Galaxy S9+. One user in the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2FILJnI via IFTTT

CES 2019 is behind our backs, and we're looking at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona next month. Xiaomi already confirmed their presence, while Sony started handing out invites. Another big player that will be attending is LG, and according to sources from South Korea, the maker will introduce a foldable smartphone at the show. The new device will not have a flexible screen like the Samsung Galaxy F or the Huawei concept. According to a company representative, it will be similar to the ZTE Axon M, but with a thinner bezel, making both screens merge into one big display. The... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2FycZWK via IFTTT

Google is cleaning house - starting on August 1 2019 it will no longer accept new apps or app updates that do not support 64-bit processors. You will still be able to download the old versions of those apps, however. Note that games built with Unity 5.6 or older will be exempt from this and can still be updated. There's a way around this - 32-bit only apps can be updated, but they won't run phones with Pie (of which there will be plenty after the MWC). This makes it less likely that developers will be willing to put in the work. 64-bit transition timeline Also, from August 1... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2CphnUd via IFTTT

Troubling news for those of you who want to keep a screen protector on your phones for some extra peace of mind. According to the latest rumor, the Galaxy S10's under-display fingerprint reader won't work with screen protectors. The vanilla Galaxy S10 and the Galaxy S10+ will make use of a new in-display fingerprint tech. It is believed that they will introduce the ultrasonic fingerprint technology that tends to be more reliable, faster and more accurate than the currently existing optical fingerprint tech. However, there might be a big downside as per this tweet. We have tested our... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2Dft1CM via IFTTT

Samsung is preparing to introduce its new and exciting foldable Galaxy smartphone on February 20, followed by other manufacturers such as Huawei and LG. Of course, Apple wouldn't want to be left out and it's working on a design of its own, except it is taking a totally different approach. Or at least that's what a Samsung exec believes. While the Galaxy F phone folds inwards, Apple's vision of a foldable phone involves an outwards folding design. It is said that this is a cheaper and easier way to do things but the overall body will end up bulkier and generally less... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2QVp1L8 via IFTTT

The Samsung Galaxy M10 will be the smallest of the new M-series, but that doesn't make it less relevant. Leaked specs by way of a manual show that it will have a 6.2" screen (720p+) with a teardrop notch (the so-called Infinity V). The nfo suggests that the chipset will be an Exynos 7872, not 7870 as Geekbench reported. This means a move from eight A53 cores to 2x A73 + 4x A53 and a newer, more capable GPU as well. The phone will come in versions with 2GB and 3GB of RAM and will have a dual SIM slot with a dedicated spot for a microSD card. The Galaxy M10 will pack a relatively large... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2RtJj3D via IFTTT

The Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 is one of the hottest flagships right now and it offers a mechanical sliding mechanism that's just like the Honor Magic 2 and the Lenovo Z5 Pro. But is it sturdy enough to challenge the classic smartphone design and hold up to the torture tests of JerryRighEverything? Yes, like a champ! The durability test kicks off in the usual fashion with some scratch tests revealing that the ceramic back is indeed noticeably harder to scratch than metal and glass. The ceramic has been an integral part of all Mi Mix phones so far and it's good to see Xiaomi sticking to it despite... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2TS5Rrr via IFTTT

Once upon a time RAZR phones were on top of the world. Lenovo and Verizon may pull a Jurassic Park on us and resurrect the former king. WSJ is reporting that new Motorola RAZR phones will be available as soon as February, exclusively from the US carrier. It will be a foldable phone with a price tag of around $1,500 according to sources. The phones are still being tested, so the launch date is not set in stone. Last year Lenovo's CEO teased the possibility of a new RAZR, later on some patent drawings showed a flip phone with a foldable screen. There was talk of a MotoMod as well, but... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2McyWv2 via IFTTT

After launching the beta program for the Galaxy Note8 yesterday, Samsung is now launching the Galaxy S8 and S8+ beta program as well. Owners of the two phones will be able to register and participate starting today. The Samsung Members app currently only accepts participants from India but we are sure other markets will get it soon enough. For instance, the Galaxy Note8's beta program opened up yesterday in India and South Korea but today United Kingdom also joined the list. Owners who are approved will get the beta firmware for the Galaxy S8 and S8+ with build numbers G950FXXU4ZSA5... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2FDIyO9 via IFTTT

Sony has launched the a6400, the newest model in its range of APS-C mirrorless interchangeable lens camera system. The new model sits below the flagship model in the series, the a6500, and above the older a6300 model. The a6400 boasts of an improved autofocus system, that features 425-point PDAF system that can lock focus in 0.02 seconds. It also features advanced eye focus system that keeps the focus locked on the subject's eye instead of an arbitrary point. The camera features a 24.2MP APS-C sensor that is capable of 4K recording with full pixel readout. The camera can do... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2Rwo5Cm via IFTTT

The Nokia 8.1 has arrived in the UK and it can be yours for £380. Currently, only the 4/64GB model is available, with Blue/Silver and Steel/Copper color options. You can find it at Clove UK. Note that this phone is a successor to the Nokia 7 plus, which made its debut in March last year at £350 (it has since dropped to £288). We checked, but there are no other (legitimate) stores offering the Nokia 8.1 at the moment. If you find something we missed, leave a link in the comments. No carrier deals yet, either. from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2FvFp3J via IFTTT

Xiaomi launched the Mi Mix 3 slider at the end of last year in China with a Snapdragon 845 chipset. The company promised a 5G variant for the European market in Q1 2019 and the now we have an exact date for its debut. A company representative confirmed Xiaomi will have a media briefing on February 24, the day before the MWC 2019's official start. An invite revealed the date and while it's not explicitly mentioning the Mi Mix 3G, the slider is the obvious favorite for becoming the star of the show. The mobile conference in Barcelona will see a bunch of makers introduce... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2HgcMJK via IFTTT

In a Weibo post, the founder of Meizu, Jack Wong, revealed its plans to release three Snapdragon 855-powered smartphones this year with the first two coming as early as May. The phones are Meizu 16s, 16s Plus and 16T. The first two are direct successors to last year's Meizu 16 and 16 Plus while the 16T is going to be a gaming-oriented smartphone. None of the phones will feature a notch and screen sizes will be 6.2" and 6.5" for the standard Meizu 16s and the Plus-sized one, respectively. Since the gaming phone is still in development, Jack Wong has opened a poll for users to vote... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2sumUo3 via IFTTT

You've probably heard about Caviar and its puzzling devices like a Nokia 3310 with the faces of Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin carved in gold, or a Samsung Galaxy Note9 with 1 kg pure gold on its back. Now the Russian company is taking it to another level with a complete makeover of the Nokia 6500. The phone has an entirely new look with a hexagon body, made to resemble a Viking sword. The Caviar Viking Ragnar Carbon, as is the whole name of the device, has a titanium T9 keyboard. It also comes with "charismatic carbon" frame, "majestically expensive" back from alligator leather,... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2Cnrrx4 via IFTTT

The Samsung Galaxy A40 has gone through Geekbench. It is powered by an Exynos 7885 chipset, which was recently featured on the Galaxy M20. The higher-end A-series phone does have more RAM - 4GB. Though that's not that much, going just a step up to the Galaxy A50 with an Exynos 9610 chipset and 4GB or 6GB of RAM. The difference in multi-core performance is tangible, in single-core less so. Both use Cortex-A73 as the "big" cores, but in different configurations - 2+6 and 4+4 - which explains the difference in multi-core power. JRGRAPH_EXPANDABLE_VERSION = false; GeekBench 4.1... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2FB9VbK via IFTTT

After the successful launch of the Redmi Note 7 the other day, Xiaomi is planning to release a more powerful Pro version too. The new Redmi Note 7 Pro is expected to hit the streets sometime February as per the initial announcement by Redmi. The new information, however, comes from the debris of Weibo revealing some key specs. For starters, the phone will have a 48MP camera, just like the regular Note 7, but this time with a Sony IMX 586 sensor. The Note 7, on the other hand, uses a Samsung ISOCELL Bright GM1 sensor. More importantly, though, the Pro variant will sport Qualcomm's brand... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2TO3wh6 via IFTTT

Apple has launched the Smart Battery Case for the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and the iPhone XR. The Smart Battery Case is similar to the one the company launched several years ago for the iPhone 6 and the iPhone 6s, but with a few key improvements. Smart Battery Case for the XS, XS Max, XR The case includes a built-in battery, which extends the battery life of the phone inside. The case plugs into the Lightning connector of the iPhone and perpetually keeps it charged until the battery in the case drains completely. The case can then be charged either through the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2VWB3rx via IFTTT

Sony Mobile is coming to the MWC, its event is scheduled for February 25 (at 8:30 CET). The company was a no-show at CES, despite rumors claiming that the Xperia XA3 family will be unveiled there (the Sony mothership did unveil TVs, speakers and other gadgets, though). Sony's invites for the MWC event on February 25 Chances are that Sony has more ambitious plans for the MWC - in an interview, a Sony exec promised a "much better camera experience", which strongly suggests that the Xperia XZ4 will be unveiled. His comments made it sound like the Compact series is done for. But... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2spNLBA via IFTTT

Oppo had an event today, where it showcased a 10x camera setup, implementing three sensors, along with a bigger UD fingerprint scanner area. There wasn't any actual smartphone revealed, nor there was a demo of any sort, but Oppo promised more to be unveiled at MWC 2019 next month. Slides from the presentation in China The 10x hybrid optical zoom is achieved by combining its 5x optical zoom sensor with a wide-angle lens, effectively making the zoom 10 times. There's also a third module for regular snaps in the middle but it doesn't affect the zoom range. According to the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2AOV3Dw via IFTTT

We are a little over a month away from February 20 when Samsung's trio of flagships will debut. It's plus sized member however couldn't resist the temptation of swinging by Geekbench early and taking its new Snapdragon 855 chipset for a test drive. The score sheet reveals a rather modest performance bump in multi-core performance compared to the previous Snapdragon 845 SoC but still beats Huawei's Kirin 980. Single-core performance, however, is seeing some larger gains even if it's still short of Samsung's Exynos 9810 chip from last year. However we'd advise against reading too much... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2TSTE5T via IFTTT