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Audit finds deadly Florida bridge collapse not tied to U.S. grant

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A U.S. Transportation Department inspector general's audit set to be released on Wednesday found no evidence the Obama administration's 2013 grant for a Florida bridge project was a factor in a deadly accident in March but raised concerns about the award process. from Reuters: U.S. https://ift.tt/2SzVrgz via IFTTT

Beloved brothers, devoted doctor remembered as Pittsburgh funerals begin

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Mourners remembered brothers Cecil and David Rosenthal as "the helpers" at Pittsburgh's Tree of Life synagogue, where they were among the 11 congregants shot to death on the Jewish Sabbath. from Reuters: U.S. https://ift.tt/2zeiEMc via IFTTT

Factbox: Seven facts about Boston gangster James 'Whitey' Bulger

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James "Whitey" Bulger was one of Boston's most notorious and brutal gangsters before going on the run in 1994. He was captured in 2011 in Santa Monica, California, and convicted two years later of 11 murders and other crimes. from Reuters: U.S. https://ift.tt/2Q7RvBY via IFTTT

Manhattan subway bomber was not part of Islamic State, lawyer says

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The man accused of detonating a bomb in a New York City subway passageway on behalf of Islamic State last December was a troubled individual who committed a serious crime but not a terrorist, his lawyer told jurors in a Manhattan federal courtroom on Tuesday. from Reuters: U.S. https://ift.tt/2JtkzRN via IFTTT

Trump citizenship plan may not conflict with constitution: Pence

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The executive order that President Donald Trump is considering to curb birthright citizenship may not conflict with the U.S. Constitution, Vice President Mike Pence said on Tuesday. from Reuters: U.S. https://ift.tt/2zcuDKg via IFTTT

U.S. senator says will offer bill to back Trump birthright citizenship plan

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Republican U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham on Tuesday said he would introduce legislation to support U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to limit U.S. citizenship to certain children born in the United States. from Reuters: U.S. https://ift.tt/2SwCOtO via IFTTT

El Chapo loses last minute bid to postpone trial

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A U.S. judge on Tuesday turned down a last-ditch effort by accused Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman to delay his trial, scheduled to begin next Monday with jury selection in Brooklyn federal court. from Reuters: U.S. https://ift.tt/2JpvjAv via IFTTT

Trump sends 5,200 troops to Mexico border as caravan advances

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The United States said on Monday it will send over 5,200 troops to help secure the border with Mexico, a far larger-than-expected deployment as President Donald Trump hardens his stance on immigration ahead of Nov. 6 mid-term elections. from Reuters: U.S. https://ift.tt/2PqSKPy via IFTTT

U.S. top court wary of limiting company power to arbitrate disputes

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U.S. Supreme Court justices signaled on Monday they may issue more pro-business rulings giving companies wide latitude to use arbitration to resolve disputes with employees, customers or other businesses rather than the courts. from Reuters: U.S. https://ift.tt/2qkqjV3 via IFTTT

Congressional Democrats seek more action on U.S. domestic extremists

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Congressional Democrats on Monday called on U.S. law enforcement authorities to do more to track and prosecute far-right extremists after a mass shooting at a Pittsburgh synagogue and the mailing of bombs to critics of President Donald Trump. from Reuters: U.S. https://ift.tt/2CM1ZTw via IFTTT

OnePlus 6T India Price to Be Revealed Today: How to Watch Launch Event Live Stream

OnePlus 6T India price will be revealed at the India launch event at KDJW Stadium in New Delhi starting at 8:30pm IST. from RSS Feeds : RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2JoZ9W5 via IFTTT

Apple Launches 11-inch iPad Pro at $799, New MacBook Air With Retina Display, Mac mini Portable Desktop: Highlights

Live updates from Apple's New York event, which begins at 7.30 pm IST and is likely to witness the launch of new iPads and Macs. from RSS Feeds : RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2RptiY1 via IFTTT

Lenovo Z5 Pro AI Dual Camera Setup Details Revealed Ahead of Launch

VP Chang Cheng reveals that the Lenovo Z5 Pro will sport one 24-megapixel sensor and another 16-megapixel sensor at the back. from RSS Feeds : RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2EUnbtj via IFTTT

Nokia 6.1 Android 9.0 Pie Stable Update Starts Rolling Out

Nokia 6.1 or the Nokia 6 (2018) has now become HMD Global’s second smartphone to receive the final Android 9.0 Pie stable build. from RSS Feeds : RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2RokotE via IFTTT

Uber Goes to Court to Defend Business Model Over UK Worker Rights

Uber defended its business model at the Court of Appeal on Tuesday in the latest stage of a long-running battle over the classification of its drivers as self-employed. from RSS Feeds : RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2AAuGBu via IFTTT

Samsung's First 512GB microSD Card, Cheapest Wireless Charger Listed on Company Site

Samsung Evo Plus microSD Card with 512GB storage capacity is currently listed on the German version of its website priced at EUR 289.90 (roughly Rs. 24,200). from RSS Feeds : RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2JqZgjR via IFTTT

OnePlus 6 Goes Out of Stock in India Ahead of OnePlus 6T India Launch

OnePlus 6 has now gone out of stock in India, across Amazon.in as well as OnePlus’ own online store. from RSS Feeds : RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2qjwRUg via IFTTT

Amazon Pay ICICI Bank Credit Card Launched, Offers 5 Percent Reward Points to Prime Members

This Amazon Pay ICICI Bank credit card earns Amazon Prime customers 5 percent reward points on shopping, wherein one reward point is equivalent to a rupee, and these reward points come with no expiry date. from RSS Feeds : RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2PxqlYa via IFTTT

Microsoft Removes Fake Bing Ad for Chrome That Potentially Contained Malware

The Bing ad takes users to a fake Chrome site, and even downloads a seemingly authentic file onto your computer. from RSS Feeds : RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2SvOwos via IFTTT

OnePlus 6T vs Pixel 3 vs iPhone XS vs Galaxy Note 9

OnePlus 6T comparison with Apple iPhone XS, Google Pixel 3, and Samsung Galaxy Note 9 specifications. from RSS Feeds : RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2O9vAbL via IFTTT

OnePlus 6T vs OnePlus 6: Here's Everything That's New and Different

OnePlus 6T vs OnePlus 6 specifications and features differences revealed. OnePlus 6T price in India will be revealed tonight. from RSS Feeds : RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2PwyxaZ via IFTTT

Can artificial intelligence help stop religious violence?

Oxford University researchers have created a simulation designed to help prevent religious conflict. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zeK8Bw via IFTTT

Android's under-5s apps have 'unfair and deceptive' ads

Campaign groups and university researchers raise concerns about the ads found in Android apps. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Q722gw via IFTTT

Police ground drones after reports they fall out of the sky

Some incidents in which DJI drones "suffered a complete loss of power" have concerned UK authorities. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2P2sifB via IFTTT

Porn-loving US official spreads malware to government network

The employee at the US Geological Survey had an "extensive history" of visiting adult websites. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Px98Og via IFTTT

Sony eyes record profit as gaming hits boost earnings

Strong demand for Spider-Man and other games is helping drive earnings at the Japanese electronics giant. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2qi0o0n via IFTTT

Uber appeals against drivers' rights to pay and holiday

The taxi-hailing app appeals against a ruling its drivers should be treated as workers, not self employed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2CPpTh9 via IFTTT

Starbucks v5 brings easier payments and improved navigation

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The United States' most popular mobile payments platform , Starbucks, has always been useful for those who frequent the chain. With this week's update v5, though, it's getting considerably nicer to use, with easier access to the barcode screen and the ability to remember your order as you navigate the app. There's now a prominent button that'll take you to the barcode Starbucks' baristas scan to charge you for your order. Read More Starbucks v5 brings easier payments and improved navigation was written by the awesome team at Android Police . from Android Police – Android news, reviews, apps, games, phones, tablets https://ift.tt/2Q5B7BO via IFTTT

Samsung EVO Select 128GB microSD card down to $25 on Amazon

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MicroSD cards are getting cheap — really cheap. Earlier this month, we posted about SanDisk's 128GB Ultra card getting discounted to $25 . At face value, these deals look identical, but this Samsung card comes with U3 classification that the Ultra doesn't have. As such, this 128GB EVO Select for $24.99 is a much better deal. The U3 rating means that the minimum sequential writing speed is 30MB/s, which is a significant improvement over the typical U1's 10MB/s. Read More Samsung EVO Select 128GB microSD card down to $25 on Amazon was written by the awesome team at Android Police . from Android Police – Android news, reviews, apps, games, phones, tablets https://ift.tt/2zkf434 via IFTTT

Uber's new Ride Pass offers discounted fares in select cities from $15/month

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Uber and Lyft, America's two ride-sharing giants, are always going toe-to-toe in terms of new features and functionality. The latest move comes from Uber, which has just introduced something called Ride Pass to five major cities: Austin, Denver, Los Angeles, Miami, and Orlando. Ride Pass costs $14.99/month (but $24.99/month in LA) and nets subscribers flat discounted rates on their Uber and UberX trip fares. The exact discounts that Ride Pass will produce will vary from person to person, though Uber says that it'll save subscribers up to 15% on overall monthly travel. Read More Uber's new Ride Pass offers discounted fares in select cities from $15/month was written by the awesome team at Android Police . from Android Police – Android news, reviews, apps, games, phones, tablets https://ift.tt/2Q6vLWZ via IFTTT

[Update: New release details] Aqua blue Google Home Mini to start shipping on October 29

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Update  1 : 2018/10/30 2:21pm PDT Well, October 29 has since come and gone ... so where is the new aqua Home Mini? We reached out to Google to check. For smart home fans living in the Google's October 9 event is only a week away, and while leaks of the upcoming announcements have been endlessly pouring in, Google may still have a few small hidden surprises. This new aqua color Home Mini speaker isn't one of them, though, as the company just officially announced it on its website. Read More [Update: New release details] Aqua blue Google Home Mini to start shipping on October 29 was written by the awesome team at Android Police . from Android Police – Android news, reviews, apps, games, phones, tablets https://ift.tt/2COch5L via IFTTT

[Update: Formally available for all, plus emoji] Gboard 7.5.6 beta introduces two personalized 'Minis' sticker packs

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Update  1 : 2018/10/30 1:27pm PDT It has been a long time since we first caught wind of these customizable sticker packs. First they worked, then they disappeared for a bit, but finally they returned — In his teardown of Gboard v 7.4 , Cody saw signs of a new personalized "minis" sticker pack coming. The feature is now live in v7.5.6 beta, which started rolling out today. The new minis stickers are a re-implementation of the selfie stickers that launched on Allo last year  — as a matter of fact, many of the options are the same — but instead of one pack, you get two: "Bold mini" and "Sweet mini." You'll see the "minis" option when you switch to the sticker section of Gboard. Read More [Update: Formally available for all, plus emoji] Gboard 7.5.6 beta introduces two personalized 'Minis' sticker packs was written by the awesome team at Android Police . from Android Police – Android news, reviews, apps, games, phones, table...

Huawei Watch 1 and 2 Wear OS v2.17 update brings speed improvements, UI refresh

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The first Huawei Watch has long been held up as a prime example of a Wear OS device, while its successor, the Huawei Watch 2 , didn't fare so well with critics. Both, however, benefit from a surprisingly active joint community of fans that are eager for all the latest updates. Android Police 's tips inbox lit up with a flurry of activity when new UI changes courtesy of Wear OS v2.17 began to roll out over the past day, with users reporting that their devices now felt much smoother and faster. Read More Huawei Watch 1 and 2 Wear OS v2.17 update brings speed improvements, UI refresh was written by the awesome team at Android Police . from Android Police – Android news, reviews, apps, games, phones, tablets https://ift.tt/2AAnO7h via IFTTT

Samsung debuts 48- and 32-megapixel smartphone camera sensors

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Samsung's top-tier devices are generally up there with the Pixel and the iPhone when it comes to camera quality, and the Korean electronics manufacturer seems set to further step up its mobile photography game. The company has announced that it's developed new 48- and 32-megapixel smartphone camera sensors which it expects to be in mass production later this year. The 48-megapixel Isocell Bright GM1 and 32-megapixel Isocell Bright GD1 are about the same size as the camera sensors used in existing smartphones. Read More Samsung debuts 48- and 32-megapixel smartphone camera sensors was written by the awesome team at Android Police . from Android Police – Android news, reviews, apps, games, phones, tablets https://ift.tt/2Rk6glk via IFTTT

[Update: Walkout plans, Andy Rubin and Google respond] Google allegedly paid $90 million severance to Andy Rubin after misconduct allegation

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Update  1 : 2018/10/25 6:47pm PDT Andy Rubin has responded to The New York Times' article, stating there are "numerous inaccuracies." 2/2 to disparage me during a divorce and custody battle. Also, Update  2 : 2018/10/30 10:23am PDT Following last week's report of Google failure to handle allegations of Rubin's misconduct in a transparent, appropriate manner, it looks like the company's employees have been preparing their own response. Nearly a year ago, Andy Rubin took a leave of absence from Essential , after The Information alleged that he was in an inappropriate relationship with a subordinate while he led the Android team at Google. Read More [Update: Walkout plans, Andy Rubin and Google respond] Google allegedly paid $90 million severance to Andy Rubin after misconduct allegation was written by the awesome team at Android Police . from Android Police – Android news, reviews, apps, games, phones, tablets https://ift.tt/2AAAXgB via IFTTT

The iHome iAV5 Bluetooth speaker for Echo Dot is $40 ($20 off) on Amazon

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Smart speakers are great, but for the most part, they're stationary. If you sometimes want to take your Echo Dot out onto the patio, you could run an extension cord — but a more flexible solution would be something like the iHome iAV5, which attaches to the Dot to provide both battery power and improved sound. Right now, it's 20 bucks off on Amazon. Not only does the iAV5 improve the Dot's sound and mobility, it also lights up in a bunch of different colors (five, to be precise). Read More The iHome iAV5 Bluetooth speaker for Echo Dot is $40 ($20 off) on Amazon was written by the awesome team at Android Police . from Android Police – Android news, reviews, apps, games, phones, tablets https://ift.tt/2PrDEJH via IFTTT

T-Mobile rolls out support for RCS Universal Profile to Galaxy S8 and S8+

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Update  1 : 2018/10/30 1:40pm PDT T-Mobile confirmed details regarding the RCS Universal Profile update. Those details have been added above. Although T-Mobile has offered its own in-network implementation of RCS messaging since 2015, it wasn't until this summer that the carrier joined Sprint in deploying an inter-carrier solution — GSMA's Universal Profile 1.0. At the time of roll out, though, the magenta carrier only updated subscribers with the Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge. Read More T-Mobile rolls out support for RCS Universal Profile to Galaxy S8 and S8+ was written by the awesome team at Android Police . from Android Police – Android news, reviews, apps, games, phones, tablets https://ift.tt/2JuSIko via IFTTT