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Xbox Game Pass Ultimate: Everything You Need To Know - TrueAchievements

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate: Everything You Need To Know    TrueAchievements New Xbox and PlayStation hardware hint at the future of gaming, six years late    CNET Inside Xbox – Xbox One S All-Digital Edition    Xbox Xbox One S All-Digital Edition retains wounds from its disc drive surgery    MSPoweruser What To Expect With Microsoft's Next-Gen Xbox Versus Sony's PlayStation 5    Hot Hardware View full coverage on Google News from Technology - Latest - Google News http://bit.ly/2PpH4u5 via Technology

Instagram could start hiding like counts - Mashable

Instagram could start hiding like counts    Mashable Instagram has considered hiding the like count on people’s photos    The Verge Instagram hides Like counts in leaked design prototype    TechCrunch Instagram Could Hide the Like Count on Photos    Mac Rumors Reverse Engineer Reveals Instagram’s Latest move to battle Like-addiction    MSPoweruser View full coverage on Google News from Technology - Latest - Google News http://bit.ly/2IsLFuE via Technology

BlackBerry Messenger will soon be the latest messaging service to die - Business Insider

BlackBerry Messenger will soon be the latest messaging service to die    Business Insider RIP BlackBerry Messenger (As We Know It)    Gizmodo BlackBerry Messenger (yes, that BBM) is shutting down on May 31st    The Verge [Update: BBM Enterprise open to all] BlackBerry Messenger shuts down for consumers on May 31    Android Police BlackBerry Loses A Relevant Licensing Business    Seeking Alpha View full coverage on Google News from Technology - Latest - Google News http://bit.ly/2PqkotH via Technology

Fortnite’s Creative Mode gets $3M tournament - Polygon

Fortnite’s Creative Mode gets $3M tournament    Polygon Burned out by Fortnite's battle royale? Try your hand at the game's creative mode World Cup instead    CNN The ‘Fortnite’ World Cup will include a big-money event for creatives    Engadget Fortnite is getting a World Cup for creative mode, too    The Verge Fortnite - Air Royale Trailer    IGN View full coverage on Google News from Technology - Latest - Google News http://bit.ly/2Guh1yJ via Technology

Dr Disrespect explains why Apex Legends is turning into H1Z1 - Dexerto

Dr Disrespect explains why Apex Legends is turning into H1Z1    Dexerto Ninja selected as one of Time's 100 most influential people    ESPN ‘Fortnite’ Dominates Twitch Again as ‘Apex Legends’ Viewing Wanes    Variety Fortnite and Apex Legends propel Twitch to 2.7 billion hours watched in Q1 2019    VentureBeat Apex Legends' viewership hours plunged 75% from their peak since the game's launch. Here's what that says about today's gaming and streaming space    CNBC View full coverage on Google News from Technology - Latest - Google News http://bit.ly/2DmVdDn via Technology

Toyota introduces new 2020 Highlander and hybrid at New York International Auto Show; TNGA-K platform - Green Car Congress

Toyota introduces new 2020 Highlander and hybrid at New York International Auto Show; TNGA-K platform    Green Car Congress The 2020 Toyota Highlander comes with Android Auto standard    Android Police 2020 Toyota HIghlander - First Look    Kelley Blue Book All-new 2020 Toyota Highlander hybrid improves fuel efficiency    SlashGear New 2020 Toyota Highlander vs Ford Explorer vs Chevy Traverse: Which One Should You Buy?    The Fast Lane Car View full coverage on Google News from Technology - Latest - Google News http://bit.ly/2ZmiA9E via Technology

2019 NY Auto Show: Porsche 911 Speedster wows the crowd in New York - BMWBLOG

2019 NY Auto Show: Porsche 911 Speedster wows the crowd in New York    BMWBLOG 2019 Porsche 911 Speedster strips down to its birthday suit    Fox News The 2019 Porsche 911 Speedster Isn't Even Out Yet, and There's Already a Factory Trim Package for It    Car and Driver Blast Past Traffic In Porsche's Dazzling 500-HP 911 Speedster    CarBuzz New York International Auto Show 2019 Highlights    GTspirit View full coverage on Google News from Technology - Latest - Google News http://bit.ly/2ZkrSTy via Technology

Apple's Shocking New iPhone Design Suddenly Explained - Forbes

Apple's Shocking New iPhone Design Suddenly Explained    Forbes Apple insider claims 2019 iPhones will feature a ton of major camera upgrades    Yahoo News Here's more evidence that Apple's 2019 iPhones will come with one of the Galaxy S10's best features    Business Insider Kuo: 2019 iPhones to Feature 12MP Front Cameras, Special Black Coating to Hide Lenses, and More    MacRumors Apple's new iPhones will reportedly have a 12-megapixel selfie camera    Mashable View full coverage on Google News from Technology - Latest - Google News http://bit.ly/2UpDsZU via Technology

(Update) Cartoony FPS XIII is getting a remake this November - Destructoid

(Update) Cartoony FPS XIII is getting a remake this November    Destructoid XIII - First Person Shooter: Teaser | PS4    PlayStation XIII, the cel-shaded shooter starring bored David Duchovny, is getting a remake    PC Gamer Remake Of Stylish Shooter XIII Coming This Year    GameSpot Cel-shaded classic XIII returns this fall in new remake for PlayStation 4    Android Central View full coverage on Google News from Technology - Latest - Google News http://bit.ly/2UFSCyW via Technology

PS5 Price To Be "Appealing," Says Sony - GameSpot

PS5 Price To Be "Appealing," Says Sony    GameSpot PS4 lead system architect Mark Cerny suggests the next-generation PlayStation system will be a good value "in light of its advanced feature set." View full coverage on Google News from Technology - Latest - Google News http://bit.ly/2IEI3Vz via Technology

Beyoncé documentary Homecoming hits Netflix - CNET

Did you know there's a film about Beyoncé's 2018 Coachella performance? Yup. from CNET https://cnet.co/2PhIpmq via Mobiles

Avengers: Endgame -- My race to watch all Marvel movies hits the homestretch - CNET

Update: 17 movies down, four to go. It's been a wild ride, and I've managed to stay spoiler-free... so far. from CNET https://cnet.co/2vhWLKd via Mobiles

You can order the Mueller report for free as an e-book for iPhone, Android and iPad - CNET

Barnes & Noble will let you download the redacted report as a free e-book on the Nook app. from CNET https://cnet.co/2IsFvur via Mobiles

Man asks for Pixel 3 refund, gets 10 pink replacements instead - CNET

Talk about a shipping screwup. from CNET https://cnet.co/2DlbXLc via Mobiles

Galaxy Fold fragile screens and more: The good and bad of Samsung's new foldable phone - CNET

Our Galaxy Fold screen is in good shape, and the ongoing review continues. from CNET https://cnet.co/2VWjaZA via Mobiles

Boeing completes test flights for 737 Max software fix - CNET

The company's CEO says the updated MCAS software is in its final form after 127 test flights. from CNET https://cnet.co/2Dxcs59 via Mobiles

Samsung Galaxy Fold problems explained video - CNET

We peel back the layers of problems being reported by early users of Samsung's folding phone. from CNET https://cnet.co/2GutOS3 via Mobiles

All Avengers: Endgame trailers and posters so far -- 'We've found something' - CNET

The remaining Avengers have no room for error in their plan to take down Thanos. See all the Endgame movie footage and posters so far. from CNET https://cnet.co/2GpTLC6 via Mobiles

Homecoming review: Beyoncé film brings fireworks to Netflix - CNET

Beychella will stand the test of time as the definitive and declarative Beyoncé performance, and now we can witness history being made in our homes. from CNET https://cnet.co/2GutNxt via Mobiles

Galaxy S8, LG V35 and V30 flagship phones now available for under $400 - CNET

We found three older flagship phones with top of the line features that come with a bargain price. from CNET https://cnet.co/2XnHu6H via Mobiles

All Marvel franchises ranked, from Avengers to Daredevil - CNET

How do the X-Men movies stack up to Iron Man, Spider-Man and *shudder* Ghost Rider? Just so happens we made a list. from CNET https://cnet.co/2UtZQB6 via Mobiles

Galaxy Fold screen meltdown: What's happening with Samsung's foldable phone and what to do if your ordered one - CNET

We've asked Samsung, AT&T and T-Mobile what they'll do to support Galaxy Fold preorders if something goes wrong -- we're still waiting to hear the answer. from CNET https://cnet.co/2Itpt3C via Mobiles

Dodge Challenger and Charger Stars & Stripes Editions wave the flag in NY - Roadshow

They're meant to celebrate US soldiers and veterans, even though they're built in Canada. from CNET https://cnet.co/2Is6BlF via Mobiles

Lyft sued by investors over sinking stock - CNET

The ride-hailing company's share price has dropped from $78 to $58 since its IPO kicked off. from CNET https://cnet.co/2Xrn3pp via Mobiles

Instagram might hide how many likes you get - CNET

It'd shift the focus to the content being shared, rather than how popular it is, the company reportedly said. from CNET https://cnet.co/2Is6zKz via Mobiles

The complete guide to Apple's Health app - CNET

Here how's to view, manage and actually doing something with all that data your Health app collects. from CNET https://cnet.co/2XvKzC3 via Mobiles

VW Atlas Basecamp concept brings the outdoors into the New York Auto Show - Roadshow

It takes the Atlas' blocky looks and adds a dash of hardcore off-road cred. from CNET https://cnet.co/2Is6ypZ via Mobiles

The Mueller report by the numbers - CNET

We searched the 448-page document for the key words from the special counsel's two year investigation. Not surprisingly, "Russia" tops the list. from CNET https://cnet.co/2XvKy0X via Mobiles

Galaxy S10's camera may get dedicated low-light mode - CNET

It's Samsung's answer to the Pixel 3's Night Sight. from CNET https://cnet.co/2Xt9SVf via Mobiles

Mueller report is No. 1 politics book on Amazon - CNET

The 450-page report takes four out of the top 10 spots on the Political Conservatism & Liberalism bestseller list. from CNET https://cnet.co/2IsSRXE via Mobiles

Where to find downloaded files on your Android phone - CNET

Can't find that document you just downloaded on your phone? We got you. from CNET https://cnet.co/2VTWSYj via Mobiles

Hyundai Sonata's Digital Key means you can leave the fob at home - Roadshow

Unlock, start the engine and go, all from your smartphone. from CNET https://cnet.co/2IMpSNI via Mobiles

You can beta test Puma's self-lacing sneakers - CNET

The best part? You can keep the shoes after the test. from CNET https://cnet.co/2GvsXjX via Mobiles

YouTube testing free $2 monthly Super Chat credit for Premium users - CNET

The video platform just made it a bit easier to contribute to creators. from CNET https://cnet.co/2Gtv07T via Mobiles

Mueller report dives into Russian election interference and Trump campaign - CNET

The report from special counsel Robert Mueller outlines cyberattacks and social media disinformation leading up to the 2016 US presidential election. from CNET https://cnet.co/2XoKccf via Mobiles

'I wanna be dead': Teen obsessed with Columbine posted dark thoughts online

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The Florida teenager whose purported fascination with the 1999 Columbine school massacre sparked a massive hunt for her this week appears to have kept an online journal peppered with violent imagery and awash in despair, anger and suicidal thoughts. An online journal written by someone who identified herself as "Sol Pais" - the teenager who authorities said was found dead on Wednesday - included entries that alluded to "plans" that would lead to the author's death, though they did not describe specific threats against others. Pais, 18, was found dead of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound on Wednesday, authorities said, days after she traveled to Denver from her home in Florida and bought a shotgun ahead of Saturday's 20th anniversary of the Columbine High School shooting in Littleton, Colorado. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2PfNdc5 via Latest News

North Korea Seeks Pompeo’s Removal From Talks, Tests New Weapon

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A senior North Korean diplomat on Thursday accused Pompeo of “reckless remarks” that had undermined talks between Kim Jong Un and President Donald Trump, and urged his replacement as the U.S. point man. While the regime has criticized Pompeo often since Trump’s first meeting with Kim in June, it was the first time an official had formally demanded his replacement. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2ZiKC5A via Latest News

Opioid crisis: US doctors accused of trading prescriptions for sex and cash in major scandal

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Scores of medical professionals across seven states were charged by federal prosecutors on Wednesday with schemes to illegally distribute millions of pain pills — in some cases exchanging opioid prescriptions for sex, in others for cash with an added “concierge fee”, and in one case routinely prescribing opioids to friends on Facebook.Officials called the case the “single largest prescription opioid law enforcement operation in history”.The indictments, unsealed in federal court in Cincinnati on Wednesday, accuse 60 people, including 31 doctors, seven pharmacists and eight nurses of involvement in the schemes, which included opioid prescriptions issued for gratuitous medical procedures like unnecessary tooth-pulling.In some cases doctors simply handed out signed blank prescription forms.“These cases involve approximately 350,000 opioid prescriptions and more than 32 million pills — the equivalent of a dose of opioids for every man, woman and child across the states of Ohio, Kentucky, T

Mueller Report ‘Is Pure Mischief,’ Trump’s Former Lawyer Says

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Saul Loeb/GettySpecial Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation may not have turned up courtroom-ready evidence that Trumpworld cooperated with the Kremlin during the 2016 campaign. But Mueller’s forthcoming report on that probe still has one of the president’s top outside allies vexed and worried. John Dowd, who represented Trump for nearly a year of the 21-month investigation, told The Daily Beast he believes the report may cause trouble for Trump. “I haven’t read it, but it’s just wholly unnecessary,” he said. “You just don’t need it. It’s pure mischief.”The report, expected to run nearly 400 pages, will detail Mueller’s findings, but likely with heavy redactions. It’s one of the most anticipated documents in recent memory, and it already has its critics. Dowd, who called for Mueller’s probe to be ended long before that became Trumpian orthodoxy, is first among them. He said the report doesn’t need to be more than “five pages,” just a description of what Mueller did and whom he formal

Storms batter South, kill 2 in Mississippi, 1 in Alabama

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LEARNED, Miss. (AP) — Strong storms again roared across the South on Thursday, killing two Mississippi drivers and a woman in Alabama while leaving more than 100,000 people without power across Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2UqgP7t via Latest News

Notre Dame fire: Disney pledges $5M to help rebuild the 'Hunchback's home

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Disney, the studio behind the 1996 animated version of "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" is chipping in to help rebuild the famed Paris cathedral. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2IDLko7 via Latest News

Samsung to inspect Galaxy Fold phones after reviewer complaints

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Samsung announced Thursday it will inspect units of its highly anticipated folding smartphone after some reviewers reported screen damage. A handful of US-based reporters were given the flagship Galaxy Fold phones, priced at $1,980, ahead of the model's official release next week, and they reported screen issues within days of using the devices. "The screen on my Galaxy Fold review unit is completely broken and unusable just two days in," Bloomberg's Mark Gunman tweeted. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2PfBXMV via Latest News

UK condemns U.S. application of Cuba sanctions to foreign companies

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Britain said it was concerned by new attempts by the United States to require foreign companies to abide by U.S. sanctions on Cuba that have been rejected by Britain and other European countries. "The extraterritorial application of ... sanctions, which we consider to be illegal under international law, threaten to harm UK and EU companies doing legitimate business in Cuba by exposing them to liability in U.S. courts," Britain's foreign office said in a statement on Thursday. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2GwFMKW via Latest News

'What's with @FoxNews?': Trump fumes after Bernie Sanders town hall

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Bernie Sanders drew big ratings and rave reviews for his Fox News town hall on Monday night. And President Trump isn’t happy about it. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2IEh2BC via Latest News

11 Must-See New Cars and SUVs at the 2019 New York Auto Show

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Facebook bans UK far right groups and leaders

A dozen named groups and individuals will be purged from the social network, it said. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2IGMsYa via Online Shopping in Pakistan

Robot news presenter causes a stir on Russian TV

The humanoid, named Alex, causes a stir as he makes his debut on state news channel Rossiya 24. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2XpVLQy via Online Shopping in Pakistan

Facebook copied email contacts of 1.5 million users

The social network was grabbing email contacts of some new users for almost three years, it says. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Gj73in via Online Shopping in Pakistan

Samsung's folding phone breaks for reviewers

Several outlets reviewing Samsung's ground-breaking new folding smartphone have reported major problems with its screen. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2UtbU5W via Online Shopping in Pakistan

TED 2019: The online campaign that ended a beard ban

The woman aiming to build "a labour movement for the 21st Century" shares her plan at TED. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2PjaEBo via Online Shopping in Pakistan

UK to introduce porn age-checks in July

Sites that fail to comply will face being blocked by internet service providers. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2KLSZ6v via Online Shopping in Pakistan

Netflix to trial showing top 10 lists to UK users

Streaming company Netflix is to trial showing UK users its most-watched shows over a weekly period. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2v9YoKg via Online Shopping in Pakistan

Notre-Dame fire: Assassin's Creed's maker pledges aid

Ubisoft is to donate money and offer use of its digital reconstruction of the cathedral. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2DtLbR5 via Online Shopping in Pakistan

TED 2019: Prize to online classes project causes controversy

Plans to give millions of dollars to a program for online learning for pre-schoolers has been criticised. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2UkBuda via Online Shopping in Pakistan

North Korea wants Pompeo out of talks; Kremlin announces an April visit by Kim Jong Un

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North Korea's Kim Jong Un oversaw testing of a new "tactical guided weapon," KCNA reported, a move that comes as talks with Donald Trump have soured. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2Is4bDr via Latest News

Teenage girl 'infatuated' with Columbine school massacre found dead from self-inflicted gunshot

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An armed 18-year-old girl "infatuated" with the Columbine school massacre was found dead after fears she was seeking to replicate the shooting 20 years on. Sol Pais, a high school pupil, made threats online and then flew from her home in Miami Beach, Florida to Denver, Colorado, where Columbine is located. She then bought a pump-action shotgun and ammunition and was seen near the school wearing camouflage trousers, black boots and a black T-shirt. Columbine and more than 20 other schools in the Denver area were closed on Wednesday, with 500,000 pupils staying at home as the FBI and police searched for her. She was later found dead from what police called an "apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound" in woodland near a camp ground 60 miles southwest of Denver. Police, including a SWAT team, had flooded into the area after hikers reported seeing a naked woman with a gun running through the woods". An FBI spokesman said: "There is no longer a threat to the commu

Man with two cans of petrol and lighters arrested inside New York cathedral days after Notre Dame fire

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A man has been arrested after walking into St Patrick’s Cathedral in New York with two cans of petrol, lighter fluid and lighters just days after a fire tore through Notre Dame in Paris.The 37-year-old New Jersey man allegedly pulled up in a minivan outside the landmark in Manhattan on Wednesday night, walked around the area, and then returned to the vehicle to retrieve the items, said New York Police Department (NYPD).“As he enters the cathedral he’s confronted by a cathedral security officer who asks him where he’s going and informs him he can’t proceed into the cathedral carrying these things,” said NYPD deputy commissioner of intelligence and counterterrorism John Miller.“At that point some gasoline apparently spills out onto the floor as he’s turned around.”Security then raised the alarm with counter-terrorism officers who were standing outside, Mr Miller said. The officers caught up with the man and he was arrested after he was questioned and his story was found to be inconsisten

RPT-EXPLAINER-How 5G drove moves by Apple, Qualcomm and Intel

Apple Inc and Qualcomm Inc on Tuesday settled an acrimonious two-year legal dispute. Shortly afterward, Intel Corp said it will exit the smartphone modem chip business. Echoing complaints from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, Apple had alleged that Qualcomm used its patent licensing business to keep a monopoly on modem chips that connect devices like the iPhone to wireless data networks. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2KNy4Ag via Latest News

Ukraine presidential candidates finally agree debate

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Comedian Volodymyr Zelensky and Ukrainian leader Petro Poroshenko on Wednesday finally agreed to a debate to close a presidential campaign that has at times descended into farce. Poroshenko originally called the event for last Sunday but Zelensky was a no-show, leading the incumbent to hold a one-man debate next to an empty podium at a Kiev stadium. With Zelensky scoring 72 percent support to Poroshenko's 25, according to the most recent opinion poll, this could be the last chance the incumbent has to boost his flagging campaign. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2VSH2x1 via Latest News

NTSB investigating American Airlines JFK flight that 'struck an object' at takeoff

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The plane reportedly tipped in strong wind, and a wingtip hit a runway marker during takeoff. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2vbRLH6 via Latest News

A fossil hunter is selling a baby T-rex on eBay, and scientists are livid

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One of the great things about the world of science is that researchers in most fields tend to be incredibly open with their work. Many publish papers that are available to anyone who wants to read them, and paleontologists in particular love to show what they've discovered, lending fossils of ancient creatures to museums and institutions where they can be studied further and enjoyed by the general public.Fossil hunter Alan Detrich has gone firmly against that trend, deciding to list the tiny T-rex fossils he discovered on eBay, despite the fact that they were still on display at the University of Kansas Natural History Museum. Now, his decision to sell the bones has drawn the ire of researchers around the globe, and his $2.95 million asking price is getting a heap of criticism.As Guardian reports, the issue that many in the paleontology field have with Detrich's decision to sell the fossils -- which he boasts are from "most likely the only baby t-rex in the world" --

Sentencing of Man in Killing of NYC Jogger Postponed Amid Jury Misconduct Allegations

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The sentencing of Chanel Lewis, who is convicted in the killing and sexual assault Queens jogger Karina Vetrano, was postponed Wednesday amid allegations of jury misconduct. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2IGKerH via Latest News

Former Congressman Keith Ellison: Trump’s Attacks on Ilhan Omar Are ‘Violent Incitement’

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Win McNameeFormer congressman Keith Ellison has a theory for why President Donald Trump is working to make Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) public enemy number one.“She, simply by her existence, is a person who he doesn’t believe belongs,” Ellison said in an exclusive interview with The Daily Beast. “She’s a Muslim, she’s a woman, she wears a hijab, she’s black, before she ever opens her mouth she’s offensive to him."Omar has been a constant lightning rod for controversy since arriving in Washington, where her comments about the Israel lobby have drawn intense criticism from her Democratic and Republican colleagues alike. After conservatives seized on a snippet of a speech in which Omar appeared to downplay the September 11th attacks, the president took his criticism of her to a new level,  tweeting to his millions of followers last weekend a video of the congresswoman’s remarks, superimposed with images of the Twin Towers burning.Ellison, now the attorney general of Minnesota, has an idea

McDonald's pulls Signature Crafted burgers, doubles down on Quarter Pounders

McDonald's Corp said it would remove costlier, premium burgers from its menus in favor of its more popular Quarter Pounders, shifting its focus to simpler and quickly-served burgers. The company said its new deluxe and bacon Quarter Pounders received good feedback and it would continue to focus on such items. "It (the removal) probably has more to do about the process of cooking the burger in McDonald's than it does what the consumer is saying about the food," said Howard Penney, a managing director at Hedgeye Risk Management. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2GwD2NE via Latest News

Yahoo News exclusive video shows extensive fire damage inside Notre Dame Cathedral

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Exclusive video obtained by Yahoo News shows Notre Dame Cathedral’s world-famous stained-glass windows, which survived the fire, and the Paris sky visible above where the wooden roof was destroyed. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2XoRvAA via Latest News

The Latest: Portugal confirms 29 Germans killed on Madeira

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LISBON, Portugal (AP) — The Latest on the deadly bus crash on Portuguese island of Madeira (all times local): from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2V8qvrv via Latest News

US North Korea envoy in Moscow as Russia plans for Kim-Putin talks

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The US special envoy for North Korea was due in Moscow on Wednesday as the Kremlin said it was preparing for possible talks between Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un. Media reports said the first summit between the two leaders could come as early as next week. "Active preparations for a potential meeting are underway," Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov said in comments reported by news agencies. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2VPti61 via Latest News

Here's the official Samsung Galaxy Fold leather case

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We knew this was coming - here's our first look at the official leather case for the Samsung Galaxy Fold, thanks to Roland Quandt. The case comes in two colors - black and white - and will cost around €100, which is nearly twice as much as a Galaxy S10 leather case. But when you factor in that the Galaxy Fold's leather case requires nearly twice the material, it makes sense. Like the imitation carbon case you get in the retail box, the leather case is be made up of two parts for each individual side of the Galaxy Fold - they converge on the hinge once you've opened up the phone to its... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2XuakTd via IFTTT

Sony Xperia 1 promo video shows off its triple camera

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The Xperia 1 will be Sony's first triple camera phone when it launches next month. A short-but-sweet promo video shows what those three cameras can do. The main shooter has a 26mm f/1.6 lens, but you can capture more of the scene with the ultra wide 16mm lens or zoom in with the 52mm tele lens. Sony took the phone to the Vessel at Hudson Yards to show what it can do. The crazy Escherian staircases are great at highlighting the differences between the three focal lengths. Note that the video claims the ultra wide-angle 16mm lens has an f/1.6 aperture while SonyMobile.com says f/2.4.... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2IIein6 via IFTTT

Samsung Galaxy Fold disassembled, giving us a look at the hinge and the main screen

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The Samsung Galaxy Fold is an expensive, complicated piece of kit, so we're both fascinated and appalled to see someone take it apart. Still, it sure is interesting to see what makes the phone "tick". The hinge is a complicated mechanism consisting of five parts, whose goal it is to unfold the screen and keep it flat when the phone is open and fold it back up when the user closes it. The gears of the mechanism are reminiscent of a mechanical watch. This hinge was reportedly redesigned many times during the development process. A close up look at the Galaxy Fold hinge... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2GkOUkf via IFTTT

Amazfit Verge smartwatch updated with Amazon Alexa support

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Huami unveiled the Amazfit Verge smartwatch late last year. Initially, it came with the Xiao digital assistant, but a new update released today enables Amazon's Alexa. Here's a sample of what you can ask from Alexa: Flash Briefing - Set up and add favorite topics to personalize your daily news and content "Flash Briefing" Sports Update - Set up favorite sports leagues (NBA/NFL) and ask the watch for the latest scores Calendar - Link with Google, Microsoft, Apple, Exchange calendars. Users can ask Alexa on their Verge smartwatch what's on their calendar for the day Alarm - Set a... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2IIaKkD via IFTTT

T-Mobile announces free MONEY banking with no overdraft or ATM fees

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T-Mobile has entered the banking business by launching its online banking product. It's going after big banks in the US which charge monthly maintenance fees if you don't keep a minimum balance. In addition, T-Mobile is offering certain customers a flexible way to deal with overdrafts. Let's take a closer look at T-Mobile MONEY and who can benefit from it. For starters, this is an online-only banking product which means all your banking will be done using the T-Mobile MONEY app. From here, you'll be able to deposit checks, check your balance, transfer money, or make p2p payments. You'll... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2v9wD4l via IFTTT

Motorola Moto G6 Play receiving Android Pie update in the US

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Back in February, Motorola rolled out the Android Pie update for the Moto G6 Play in Brazil. Now, the company is seeding this update to the G6 Play units in the US as well. This update brings in the usual Pie goodies like adaptive battery, adaptive brightness, new UI, and better navigation. It also bumps up the Android security patch level on the Moto G6 Play to April 1, 2019. You can head over to the source link at the end of this article to check out the full changelog of this update. Android Pie is rolling out over-the-air and it will be at least a week or two before it reaches... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2GtNqp8 via IFTTT

Google will let EU Android users chose a different search engine and browser

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After receiving a hefty €4.3 billion fine from the European Commission over unfair practices, Google is issuing a fix by offering EU users alternative search and browser apps through Google Play. In a blog post, Google's Product Management Director, Paul Gennai revealed that you will see the new app recommendations screen when opening Google Play after updates. From there you will have the choice to directly install the recommended apps and will be guided through the setup procedure, including setting the new search engine or browser as default. Google says the recommended apps shown... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2GuAXkY via IFTTT

Samsung Galaxy S10 early US sales are higher than the S9's

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While the current buzz is around Samsung's soon to be released Galaxy Fold, it's the Galaxy S10 that's counted on to bring in the sales and it appears the series is doing quite well. According to Counterpoint Research, combined sales of the S10, S10+, and S10e during the first week in the US are 16% higher than S9 and S9 Plus were during the same time last year. This was expected given the addition of a third phone to the line this year and shows that consumers still prefer to have a more affordable option. The sales data actually revealed that the S10e was the weakest selling device... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2KMX6zc via IFTTT

Samsung Galaxy A50 review

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Meizu 16s appears in live video, shows its app opening speed

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Meizu is gearing up to announce its latest flagship the 16s flagship on April 23. We already know the phone will feature the Snapdragon 855 with 8GB RAM, minimal display bezels, and a 48MP main camera. The device also dropped by AnTuTu and reached the impressive 374,190 points, putting it slightly above other flagships like the Xiaomi Mi 9 and Huawei P30 Pro. Now, we are treated to some live footage from the same Meizu engineer who leaked the benchmark score and it looks every bit as impressive, managing to open 20 apps in just 99 seconds. The test consisted of two app opening rounds,... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2Pf7fTU via IFTTT

Samsung Galaxy S10 updated with a dedicated Night mode

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Samsung's latest firmware update brings a surprise in the camera app. You'll now be able to take proper Night shots using the camera app's dedicated Night mode on the Samsung Galaxy S10. At launch, the Galaxy S10 had the "Bright Night" feature, but the camera would decide when it should kick in - which was usually in extremely dark scenes. The new shooting mode isn't actually called "Bright Night" but the mode is simply labeled "Night" in the camera app and is easily accessed by swiping across the different camera modes. We wonder why Samsung waited this long before putting a... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2IsXXmU via IFTTT

Lenovo Z6 Pro poses for the camera ahead of April 23 launch

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Lenovo will unveil its Z6 Pro flagship next week on April 23, but leaks aren't slowing down as a live image of the phone surfaced in China. This image shows off the back of the phone which is likely covered with glass. You can also see a quad camera setup placed in the top left corner which includes a 48MP primary sensor. We don't see a fingerprint scanner here, which means it's likely embedded to the screen. The Lenovo Z6 Pro is also listed on JD.com along with an official-looking press render which confirms the phone will have a headphone jack located on the top. That said, it's... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2UpbWvA via IFTTT

Oppo Reno launches in China tomorrow, is expected to cost €500 in Europe

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The Oppo Reno will go on sale in China tomorrow. The 6/128GB version is still listed as unavailable on the official site (it's supposed to cost CNY 3,000), right now you can only pre-order the 6/256GB and 8/256GB versions (CNY 3,300 and CNY3,600, respectively). We'll see if that changes tomorrow. The official launch date and price for Europe are still kept under wraps, but rumor has it that the phone will be unveiled in Zurich on April 24 and it will cost €500 (presumably, this is for the base version). The Oppo Reno 10x zoom will also go global, but Oppo hasn't shared details about... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2Uq1Bzl via IFTTT

Samsung Galaxy Fold's display gets certified for supreme eye comfort

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The new Samsung Galaxy Fold is making a lot of headlines these days and this report from the German TÃœV Rheinland might help build some more hype. The lab has certified the Galaxy Fold for being safe for your eyes. The harmful blue light emissions emitted by the display have been brought to a minimum. A record-breaking 7% of the display's wavelengths fall in the 415-455nm spectrum that's bad for your eyes. Thus, the agency gave the phone an "Eye Comfort" certification. It appears that Samsung has mastered the production of OLED panels to a point where you don't need any... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2KOKfgd via IFTTT

Huawei Mate 20 X 5G in the works, Oppo Reno 10x zoom with 5G also pictured

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Yesterday, China Unicom revealed that there is a 5G version of the Huawei Mate 20 X in the works, today the CEO of the Consumer division confirmed it. Note the Huawei's first 5G phone is the foldable Mate X and despite the similar names, this is the largest member of the Mate 20 family rather than the foldable phone. China Unicom posted an image of the device, which looks identical save for the 5G logo. As a quick reminder, the Mate 20 X has a 7.2" OLED display, Kirin 980 chipset and the same triple camera as the Mate 20 Pro. There will be one change, however, the battery capacity will... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2UqpEOF via IFTTT

Apple faces poor iPhone sales in Q2

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Apple revealed its financial results for the first fiscal quarter back in January, and the numbers showed poor sales of iPhones during the 2018 holiday period. Although there are two weeks until the Q2 report is here, analysts predict the trend will continue, and the company has sold no more than 45 million phones, which is more than 10% down on the 52 million amount a year ago. OTR Global issued a new investor note, saying Apple shipped between 37 million and 42 million iPhones, while Wall Street analysts expect slightly better outcome - 40 to 45 million phones. OTR said the main... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2vatCAH via IFTTT

Tencent is looking to build a gaming phone, Asus, Razer and Black Shark may be involved

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Chinese outlet 36KR reports that Tencent has contacted several phone makers about the possibility of making a gaming phone. This could be an own-branded device or it could be co-branded (three of the four makers already have their own gaming phones). Asus, Razer and Xiaomi's Black Shark are the potential partners, ODM Wentai is in the running as well. With strong brand names like these, you can see why a co-branded phone is an attractive option (and self-branded in the case of Wentai). The Tencent phone will most likely use a Snapdragon chipset. Not a huge surprise, given the gaming... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2L1Zvqb via IFTTT

Nubia Red Magic 3 to arrive on April 28

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We've heard plenty of rumors about the upcoming nubia Red Magic 3, but now we have an official date for the launch of the gaming phone. It is April 28 and will take place at RNG's center in Beijing, China. While there are ten days until the event, we already know the phone will pack a Snapdragon 855 chipset and 12 GB RAM. The display will supposedly arrive with a screen that supports "higher refresh rate than most gaming PCs", so we expect 120 Hz frequency as the Razer Phone. Other specs of the nubia Red Magic 3 include a 5,000 mAh battery, hybrid cooling (air + liquid), and... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2IrFK9e via IFTTT

Redmi Y3 teased with 4,000 mAh battery and gradient design

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Xiaomi sub-brand Redmi is all set to unveil the Redmi Y3 on April 24. The company has already confirmed that this smartphone will boast a 32MP selfie camera and a waterdrop notch display. Now, it has revealed some more details about the selfie-centric handset. Redmi India has shared a video on Twitter teasing 4,000 mAh battery on the Redmi Y3. This is a massive upgrade over the 3,080 mAh cell that ships with its predecessor - Redmi Y2. Y should your phone's battery last just a day? The power of 4000mAh arriving on 24-04-2019. #32MPSuperSelfieRT if you're excited!... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2XgtITw via IFTTT

Asus ZenFone Live (L2) arrives with minor improvements and new colors

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Asus is adding a new entry-level phone to its lineup - the ZenFone Live (L2). The phone appeared on the company's global site unannounced and seems like a minor upgrade over last year's ZenFone Live (L1). Like its predecessor, the Live (L2) brings a 5.5-inch HD+ display with an 18:9 aspect ratio. The front features a 5MP selfie cam and LED flash, which supports facial recognition and that's all the biometric security you get in the absence of a fingerprint scanner. You'll get a Snapdragon 425 for the 16GB model and slightly more powerful Snapdragon 430 for the 32GB variant. Both... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2KNXAW1 via IFTTT

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