Latest news for United States: December 2018

Monday, December 31, 2018

Rocket Launches, Trips to the Moon and More Space and Astronomy Events in 2019

A busy year in space just ended, and this one will be full of new highlights in orbit and beyond.

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A Rising Threat to Wildlife: Electrocution

Power lines and electrified fences are killing birds, monkeys, pangolins and even elephants in surprising numbers.

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James Watson Won’t Stop Talking About Race

The Nobel-winning biologist has drawn global criticism with unfounded pronouncements on genetics, race and intelligence. He still thinks he’s right, a new documentary finds.

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Vivo Nex Dual Display 8GB RAM Variant Spotted on TENAA, Specifications Tipped

The Vivo Nex Dual Display 8GB RAM variant is listed to pack a 3,425mAh battery, secondary 5.49-inch display, and run on Android 9 Pie.

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LG G7 ThinQ Android 9 Pie Update to Roll Out in Q1 2019

Official listing on LG's website indicates Android Pie rollout on the LG G7 ThinQ sometime in this quarter.

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On Politics: Elizabeth Warren Is Running for President

The Massachusetts senator is forming a presidential exploratory committee, making her the first major candidate in what is likely to be a crowded Democratic primary.

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New Year 2019: Gadgets 360 Staff's Tech Shopping Cart for the New Year

New year 2019 is here and so is a brand new wish list. Here's tech we want to buy this year. Happy New Year 2019 everyone!

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Nokia 9 PureView Video Leaked, Reveals 'PureDisplay' Panel, Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC

Nokia 9 PureView with a penta-lens camera setup is rumoured to launch later this month. The Nokia phone will reportedly be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC.

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Military Deletes New Year’s Eve Tweet Saying It’s ‘Ready to Drop Something’

The United States Strategic Command’s tweet also included a video that showed a B-2 stealth bomber releasing two bombs. Officials later apologized.

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Shutdown, Elizabeth Warren, Happy New Year: Your Monday Evening Briefing

Here’s what you need to know at the end of the day.

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Chief Justice Pushes for Tougher Measures to Shield Court Workers From Harassment

In his year-end report on the state of the federal judiciary, Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. endorsed recommendations for clearer standards, easier reporting and better training.

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Times Insider: The Power of One Family’s Story, More Than a Year After Hurricane Harvey

Readers of the New York Times Magazine article about the Daileys, “Lost in the Storm,” found Wayne on social media and reached out in droves. The family’s greatest wish is to improve our nation’s fragmented emergency response systems.

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Trump to Allow Months for Troop Withdrawal in Syria, Officials Say

The president had ordered that the 2,000 American troops in the country leave within 30 days, but said on Monday that they would be “slowly” drawn down.

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In Screening for Suicide Risk, Facebook Takes On Tricky Public Health Role

Some doctors warn that Facebook is becoming an arbiter of users’ mental distress without proving that its efforts are accurate, effective or safe.

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Louis C.K. Mocks Parkland School Shooting Survivors in Recent Set

In the bit, part of a 50-minute set posted on YouTube over the weekend, the comedian joked about the victims of the Florida school shooting.

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2020 Democratic Presidential Candidates Are Lining Up. Who Matches the Moment?

Democrats are in a moment of transition, grappling with what they stand for and what their voters expect. Hardly any of their likely candidates for 2020 qualifies as an instant front-runner.

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Wielding Rocks and Knives, Arizonans Attack Self-Driving Cars

Some residents have responded to Waymo’s autonomous vehicle project by slashing tires, pelting vans with rocks and even drawing a gun on a vehicle.

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Democrats Agree on Plan to End Government Shutdown Without Wall Funding

The spending measures are expected to pass the House, but there is no guarantee the shutdown will soon end given the Senate is still firmly controlled by Republicans.

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The Best Mobile Phones of 2018

The best mobile phones of 2018 — the best rated smartphones of 2018.

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When Doctors Serve on Company Boards

Some hospital executives and cancer researchers sit on the boards of publicly traded companies, raising questions about whether their dual roles create a conflict of interest.

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Severn Bridge shuts as drone flown from tower

A man was arrested on suspicion of causing a public nuisance after a 30-minute closure.

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iPhone XR Review

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iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max Review

iPhone XS review

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iOS 12 Review

iOS 12 review

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California Today: California Today: A Hollywood Actor Remembered as a Working Dad

Monday: A personal tribute to a Californian, conflict in a San Diego Catholic parish, and Millennial Lotería.

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How Early Do Presidential Campaigns Start? Earlier Than You May Think

It’s nearly two years until Election Day 2020, but Elizabeth Warren is forming her exploratory committee right on schedule, if recent history is any guide.

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Elizabeth Warren Announces She Is Running for President

Senator Warren, a Massachusetts Democrat, said she was forming a presidential exploratory committee, which allows her to raise money and hire staff before a formal kickoff.

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Elizabeth Warren vs. Donald Trump: A Blow-by-Blow History

The Massachusetts senator is the most prominent Democrat to have announced a run against President Trump in 2020. The two already have a long history of trading barbs, and it’s likely to get even nastier.

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Net's founding father Dr Larry Roberts dies aged 81

Dr Roberts was chief scientist in charge of designing and building the tech that became the internet.

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Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2 Appears to Have Gone on Open Sale in India via Flipkart

Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2 is powered by the Snapdragon 660 SoC, supports LED front flash, and runs on stock Android 8.1 Oreo.

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Samsung Galaxy S10, Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite Leaked in Renders Yet Again

The Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite is seen sporting a bezel-less and notch-less display, instead sporting what Samsung calls the Infinity-O Display.

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Motorola One Power Gets December Security Patch in India, Call Quality Improvements, Users Report

Motorola One Power started receiving an Android 9.0 Pie update in India last month.

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Motorola One Power Gets December Security Patch in India, Call Quality Improvements, Users Report

Motorola One Power started receiving an Android 9.0 Pie update in India last month.

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Motorola One Power Gets December Security Patch in India, Call Quality Improvements, Users Report

Motorola One Power started receiving an Android 9.0 Pie update in India last month.

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Xiaomi Mi 9, Mi Mix 4 to Sport a Triple Camera Setup and Snapdragon 855: Report

Xiaomi is expected to include a triple-camera setup on the back of its next-generation Mi 9 and Mi Mix 4 smartphones, a research note has claimed.

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Xiaomi Mi 9, Mi Mix 4 to Sport a Triple Camera Setup and Snapdragon 855: Report

Drone to watch over New Year celebration in New York

The NYPD will use camera-equipped drones to watch over New Year's Eve celebrations.

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Best Mobile Phones Under Rs. 15,000 [January 2019]

Best mobile phones in India under Rs. 15,000 — the top rated phones under 15000 by Gadgets 360.

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Your Monday Briefing

Border Wall, N.F.L., New Year’s Eve: Here’s what you need to know.

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American Is Arrested in Moscow on Spying Charges

Russia’s Federal Security Service said that a man identified as Paul Whelan was caught “during an act of espionage,” but it gave no details.

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Huawei Share in Global Premium Smartphone Market Hits Double Digits for First Time: Counterpoint

Apple led the global premium smartphone segment capturing 47 percent share of the segment, followed by Samsung (22 percent), and Huawei (12 percent).

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Joyful Headlines About Race and Equality

A few stories about race, from the many we published, that are worth celebrating.

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Poco F1, Redmi Note 5 Pro, Realme C1, Nokia 6.1, Other Phones on Discount During Flipkart Qualcomm Days Sale

Flipkart's 'Qualcomm Days' sale brings offers on popular Snapdragon-powered smartphones on Flipkart.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Android 9 Pie Update Scheduled for January 15

Samsung has scheduled the Android 9 Pie stable update for the Galaxy Note 9 smartphone in January 2019.

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Huawei Y7 Pro (2019) With 4,000mAh Battery, Waterdrop-Shaped Notch Launched: Price, Specifications

The Huawei Y7 Pro (2019) smartphone sports a waterdrop-shaped notch, dual rear camera setup, face unlock, and 4,000mAh battery.

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Realme Says It Will Expand Offline Sales to 150 Indian Cities in 2019

Realme on Monday said it would partner with 20,000 retail outlets in India to expand its offline sales to 150 cities in 2019.

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Realme Says It Will Expand Offline Sales to 150 Indian Cities in 2019

Sony CP-ADRM2 Power Adapter With Quick Charge 4, 4+ Support Unveiled

Sony's USB Type-C port and USB Type-A port give a total power output of 46.5W

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Samsung Galaxy S9, Galaxy S9+ Facing Battery Drain Issue After Android Pie Update, Some Users Report

Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ owners are reportedly facing battery drain issues after the recently released Android Pie update.

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Samsung Galaxy S9, Galaxy S9+ Facing Battery Drain Issue After Android Pie Update, Some Users Report

iPhone Battery Replacement Programme Ends Today, Last Chance to Get Your Out-of-Warranty iPhone Battery Replaced

Apple kicked off the battery replacement programme for out-of-warranty iPhone batteries in December last year.

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Sunday, December 30, 2018

In Orange County, a Republican Fortress Turns Democratic

The Democratic sweep in Orange County is the latest sign of a huge political and cultural shift in a former Republican stronghold.

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Cyber-attack disrupts distribution of multiple US newspapers

The malware, which affected papers owned by Tribune Publishing, is believed to be from outside the US.

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Nubia Red Magic Mars RNG Edition With Up to 10GB RAM Launched: Price, Specifications

Nubia Red Magic Mars RNG Edition price in China starts at CNY 3,299 (roughly Rs. 33,500) for the 8GB RAM/ 128GB storage configuration.

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WhatsApp Will Stop Working on Nokia S40 Phones Today

WhatsApp says that devices that run on Nokia S40 won't be able to use WhatsApp after December 31 i.e. today.

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iPhone XS Max Catches Fire in US Man's Pocket: Report

An iPhone XS Max smartphone reportedly caught fire in the pocket of man from Ohio, United States earlier this month.

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iPhone XS Max Catches Fire in US Man's Pocket: Report

Huawei P Smart (2019) With Dual Rear Cameras, Dewdrop Display Launched: Price, Specifications

Huawei P Smart (2019) is seen sporting a waterdrop-shaped notch, a dual camera setup aligned vertically, a rear fingerprint scanner, and a 3,400mAh battery.

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Nokia 9 PureView Press Render Leaked, Shows Penta-Lens Camera and In-Display Fingerprint Sensor

Nokia 9 PureView is speculated to launch sometime in the last week of January 2019.

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Essential Phone Discontinued, Company Working on 'Next Mobile Product'

Essential Phone has gone out of stock and the company has said it won't replenish the stocks, thus, effectively discontinuing the phone.

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iPhone XS Max Production Estimates Halved by Citi Amid Reports of Weak Demand

Citi said it expects the company to make 45 million iPhones for the quarter, down from 50 million it forecast earlier.

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Obamacare, Ruled Invalid by Federal Judge, Will Remain in Effect During Appeal

The judge said on Sunday that his ruling would not go into immediate effect because “Americans would otherwise face great uncertainty.”

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Lindsey Graham Suggests Syrian Troop Drawdown Will Take Longer Than 30 Days

Mr. Graham, a prominent Republican critic of President Trump’s decision to withdraw, said he felt “a lot better” about the plan after meeting with Mr. Trump.

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Poco F2 With Snapdragon 845 SoC, Android 9.0 Pie Spotted on Geekbench

Poco F2 on Geekbench has received a single-core score of 2,321 and multi-core score of 7,564.

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Flipkart Reveals Its Best Selling Mobiles and Phone Brands of 2018

Xiaomi and Realme dominated the Flipkart charts, while Asus and Honor weren't too far behind. Here are the most popular mobiles of 2018 on Flipkart.

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Armed Man in Tactical Clothing Headed to a Texas Church to ‘Fulfill a Prophecy,’ Police Say

The man stopped at a restaurant restroom for 30 minutes before emerging wearing a surgical face mask and gripping a loaded handgun, witnesses and the police said.

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Trump Digs In, Darkening Hopes for a Deal to End the Shutdown

The president has repeatedly called allies, reassuring them that he will not yield on his wall demands. But he has not reached out to Democrats, whose votes he needs for a deal.

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‘Exhibit A’: How McKinsey Got Entangled in a Bribery Case

The consultancy’s report became key evidence in a battle over the extradition of a powerful Ukrainian oligarch charged in a scheme to help Boeing.

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Bre Payton, Conservative Writer and Fox News Commentator, Dies at 26

She started writing for The Federalist in April 2015. The site said she quickly became a “rising star” who was regularly featured on Fox News.

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‘Lotería,’ a Beloved Latino Game, Gets Reimagined for Millennials

A Q&A with Mike Alfaro, the creator of Millennial Lotería, an Instagram-ready parody of the beloved original.

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Facebook Data Scandals Stoke Criticism That a Privacy Watchdog Too Rarely Bites

A federal regulator is under attack for what critics say is a systemic failure to police tech giants and their vast appetite for personal data.

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Glorified and Vilified, Representative-Elect Ilhan Omar Tells Critics: ‘Just Deal’

Ms. Omar, Democrat of Minnesota, says America is not the golden land she learned about as a Somali refugee. “I wasn’t comfortable with that hypocrisy.”

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Kelly, on His Way Out, Says Administration Long Ago Abandoned Idea of Concrete Wall

The outgoing White House chief of staff’s comments come as a partial government shutdown caused by a fight over a border barrier drags into a second week.

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Too Old to Be a Freshman in Congress? Donna Shalala Doesn’t Care

The freshman class of representatives is historically young and diverse. It also includes Ms. Shalala, a former Clinton administration official who at 77 will be one of the oldest true freshmen.

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Saturday, December 29, 2018

2018: BBC Tech's biggest stories and what happened next

From fake porn to Facebook scandals, security alerts to Google protests - 2018 was a busy year.

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iPhone Battery Replacement Rush Is Real With Batteries In Short Supply

December 31 is the last day for cheap iPhone battery replacements and in Mumbai at least, the rush is real.

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Best Tech of 2018: Gadgets 360 Staff Pick Their Favourite Purchase of the Year

Gadgets 360 staff members bought a lot of gadgets, most notable of which were the Samsung Galaxy Note 9, Amazon Fire TV Stick, and Nintendo Switch — plus a bunch of not-so-mainstream picks.

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Sony Xperia XA3 Plus Price and Colour Options Leaked, Rumoured to Debut at CES 2019

Sony Xperia XA3 Plus price in Europe is reportedly set at EUR 519 (roughly Rs. 41,700).

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Realme 1 ColorOS 5.2 Stable OTA Update Starts Rolling Out

Realme has started to roll out the ColorOS 5.2 update for Realme 1 smartphone. It is now available over-the-air.

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Huawei Y7 (2019) Specifications Surface With Dual Rear Camera Setup, Renders Leaked

Huawei Y7 (2019) is likely to be the successor to the Y7 (2018) that debuted back in March.

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Flipkart Mobile Bonanza Sale Offers Include Realme 2 Pro, iPhone 6s Discounts and More

Flipkart Mobiles Bonanza sale began in India on Wednesday, and goes on till Saturday.

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Moto G7 Launch Set for February Next Year, Report Claims

Motorola is reportedly planning to introduce its Moto G7, G7 Plus, G7 Play and G7 Power phones in February next year.

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Nokia 6.1 Plus Reportedly Receiving New Android Pie Update With Pro Camera Mode, Ability to Hide Notch

HMD Global is rolling out a software update for the Nokia 6.1 Plus which brings Pro Camera mode and the ability to hide the notch.

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Samsung Remote Access Will Let Users Control PCs From Their TVs Using a Keyboard and Mouse

Samsung has announced that its 2019 smart TVs will let users remotely access PCs and other devices which they can control using a keyboard and mouse.

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Nokia 9 PureView With Penta-Lens Camera Setup Tipped to Launch in Last Week of January 2019

Nokia 9 PureView launch was initially rumoured for this year.

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OnePlus 6T Gets Discounts, No-Cost EMI Offers From Tomorrow: All You Need to Know

OnePlus 6T will get discounts, no-cost EMIs, and exchange offers for roughly a week starting tomorrow.

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Samsung Galaxy M-Series Smartphones Said to Sport Infinity-V Displays

Samsung's Galaxy M-Series smartphones are now said to sport Infinity-V displays up to 6.4 inches in size.

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Motorola P40 Specifications and Design Leaked, Reveal Punch-Hole for Selfie Camera

Motorola P40 leaked renders have revealed the design of the upcoming smartphone as well as some of its specifications. There’s no word yet on Motorola P40 price.

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Google Pixel 3 Lite, Pixel 3 XL Lite to Launch in Spring 2019: Report

Google is speculated to launch the Pixel 3 Lite and Pixel 3 XL Lite with a price tag between $400-500 (roughly Rs. 28,000-Rs. 35,000).

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Redmi Note 6 Pro vs ZenFone Max Pro M2: Which One Should You Buy?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro was pit against the Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2 to see which comes out on top.

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Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2 Gets November Android Security Patch, Other Improvements via FOTA Update

Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2 is set to receive an update to Android 9.0 Pie in January 2019.

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Honor V20 (Honor View 20): Top 5 Features You Should Know About

Honor V20 aka Honor View 20 was launched in China earlier this week.

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Asus ZenFone 5Z Starts Receiving Android 9.0 Pie via FOTA Update

Asus ZenFone 5Z was launched with Android 8.0 Oreo in India back in August.

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White House Mulls New Year Executive Order to Bar Huawei, ZTE Purchases

It would be the latest step by the Trump administration to cut Huawei and ZTE, two of China's biggest network equipment companies, out of the US market.

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Kansas Boy, 16, Is Set to Graduate in the Spring From High School — and Harvard

The teenager said he hopes to go to law school in the fall, and his goal is to one day become president.

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Trump Blames Democrats Over Deaths of Migrant Children in U.S. Custody

Many of the circumstances surrounding a boy’s death remain unknown, and the father of a girl has disputed the claim that she had been dehydrated before being detained.

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Son of Yemeni Mother Dies Less Than Two Weeks After She Gained Entry to U.S.

Shaima Swileh, a Yemeni citizen who lives in Egypt, fought to visit her only child in California, where he was receiving treatment for a brain disease.

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British Design for D-Day Stamp Gets Address Wrong by 8,000 Miles

A commemorative stamp for the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings showed American troops on a beach in Asia, instead of Normandy.

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Deciphering the Patterns in Trump’s Falsehoods

We review how President Trump bent the truth this year by repeating and inflating falsehoods, shifting his statements, embellishing or omitting details, and offering misleading attacks.

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He Was a Gay Man on Staff at a Catholic Parish. Then the Threats Began Coming In.

Some Catholic parishes have quietly welcomed gay parishioners and staff. But in the aftermath of the sex abuse crisis, there is a campaign to push them out.

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On Washington: ‘You Control Nothing’: House Republicans Brace for Life in the Minority

Most Republican representatives are about to enter a dark, unknown realm where those on the sidelines have few options to exert influence.

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‘Medicare for All’ Gains Favor With Democrats Looking Ahead to 2020

Democrats dream of expanding Medicare, but struggle to define the role of the popular private plans that now cover more than one-third of the 60 million Medicare beneficiaries.

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‘It’s Not Going Away’: 2 Years of Documenting Hate in America

Race/Related is a weekly newsletter focused on identity and culture, with provocative stories from around The Times.

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Four Key Senators Shift 2020 Presidential Planning Into High Gear

Kamala Harris, Elizabeth Warren, Cory Booker and Kirsten Gillibrand are finalizing the outlines of presidential bids that may start within weeks.

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Building Political Power, With Michelle Obama and Stacey Abrams as Models

Sit down with black women in Atlanta as the year ends, and two names dominate political conversations: Mrs. Obama and Ms. Abrams, and what they revealed in 2018 about how power is gained and thwarted.

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Friday, December 28, 2018

Fears of Republican Power Grab in Michigan Fade as Governor Vetoes Bill

Gov. Rick Snyder, a Republican, vetoed a measure that would have curbed the authority of newly elected Democrats, who had warned of a power grab.

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Suspect Arrested in Shooting Death of California Police Officer

The suspect crossed the border from Mexico illegally into Arizona and had bragged on social media about being active in a street gang, officials said on Friday.

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Departing House Republicans Try to Keep Investigation Into F.B.I. Alive

The chairmen of the House Judiciary and Oversight Committees urged Senate Republicans to pick up their inquiry into the F.B.I.’s investigations of the Trump campaign and Hillary Clinton’s emails.

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Oppo R17 Pro Review

Oppo R17 Pro faces fierce competition at its Rs. 45,990 price point but does it have what it takes to stand out? Check our review.

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Oppo Breeno Voice Assistant Announced, Coming to Smartphones

Oppo has unveiled its Breeno digital voice assistant at a developer event in China. It will be available in the company’s future phones.

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Nokia 5.1 Plus Starts Receiving Its Android 9.0 Pie Update, HMD Global Confirms

Nokia 5.1 Plus has started receiving its Android 9.0 Pie update.

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Huawei Says Expects 2018 Revenue to Rise Despite International Scrutiny

Huawei Technologies is expected to record a 21 percent jump in revenue for 2018 to $109 billion, its rotating chairman said.

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Oppo A3s 3GB RAM Variant Price in India Cut Again: Report

Oppo A3s price in India was officially set at Rs. 12,990 for the 3GB RAM variant, while its 2GB RAM model was launched at Rs. 10,990.

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iPhone XR Enticing Android Users to Switch, Accounts for 32 Percent of iPhone Sales: CIRP

The findings showed that 16 percent of iPhone buyers upgraded from an Android phone in the 30-day period after the launch of the iPhone XR.

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Apple Said to Begin Assembling Top-End iPhone Models in India in 2019 Through Foxconn

Foxconn will be assembling the most expensive models, such as devices in the flagship iPhone X family, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters.

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Nokia 9 Case Renders Leak Tips Penta-Lens Setup, More Design Details

The Nokia 9 smartphone, touted to be the first true flagship from HMD Global, is expected to launch in early 2019.

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Flipkart Reveals Its Best Selling Mobiles and Phone Brands of 2018

Samsung Galaxy S10 Series May Opt for 3D ToF Sensor for Facial Scanning, New Leak Tips

This ToF sensor conducts 3D mapping by measuring the distance between the sensor and the object based on the 'time of flight' of the light travel.

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A Week Into Government Shutdown, Ire Turns to Fear for Federal Workers

Government workers at first thought they were looking at the kind of ho-hum political brinkmanship they’ve become used to. Things look a lot more worrisome now.

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Shutdown, E.P.A., Syria: Your Friday Evening Briefing

Here’s what you need to know at the end of the day.

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Times Insider: An Average Day at the El Chapo Trial — Far Away From Earth

I have been covering trials on and off for almost 20 years, but this trial, more than most, has been a true immersive experience.

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Richard Overton, 112, America’s Oldest World War II Veteran, Dies

Mr. Overton fought in the Pacific Theater with a segregated battalion. His service was honored by, among others, President Barack Obama.

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Ralph Koltai, Innovative Stage Designer, Is Dead at 94

His work in opera, theater and ballet cast aside traditional ideas of what sets should be — realistic and utilitarian — in favor of abstract designs that made a statement.

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John Culver, Liberal Congressman From Iowa, Is Dead at 86

Mr. Culver, who served five terms in the House and one in the Senate, won praise across the political spectrum for his independence.

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A Black Man Called His Mom From a Hotel Lobby. Then He Was Kicked Out.

Jermaine Massey posted videos of his encounter with a white security guard on Instagram, where they were widely viewed. The hotel apologized and promised an investigation.

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Another Headache for California From the D.M.V, This Time Involving ‘Real ID’

Confusion over the state’s Real ID protocol has come at a critical moment for the agency, which has struggled to maintain public trust.

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Google and Facebook put ads in child porn discovery apps

Google and Facebook's ad networks placed promotions for major brands before apps were banned.

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E.P.A. Proposes Rule Change That Would Limit Pollution Control for Years to Come

The plan would roll back restrictions on some of the most hazardous pollutants emitted by coal plants and could also limit the E.P.A.'s ability to write new regulations in the future.

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North Carolina Elections Board Dissolves, Adding New Chaos in House Race

The dissolution came two weeks before the board’s much-anticipated hearing to consider evidence of possible absentee ballot fraud in a November election.

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‘That’s Shiny’: How a U.K. Plane Spotter Cracked the Secret of Trump’s Iraq Visit

An aviation enthusiast saw something shiny out of his kitchen window. Public data, and a community of online sleuths, did the rest.

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Tesla adds Larry Ellison to its board

Tesla beefs up its board with executives from Oracle and Walgreens to reassure investors.

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iPhone Battery Replacement Rush Is Real With Batteries In Short Supply

December 31 is the last day for cheap iPhone battery replacements and in Mumbai at least, the rush is real.

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Trump Threatens to Close Border if Congress Won’t Fund Wall

The president’s tweets were the latest indication that he was digging in for a protracted partial government shutdown.

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Syria’s Kurds, Abandoned by U.S., Ask Assad Government for Protection

The call was the first move in a looming scramble for control of Syria’s east since President Trump announced the withdrawal of American troops.

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gender letter: 2018: Year of the Woman, in 5 Powerful Quotes

The stories that defined this year for women around the world.

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Best Tech of 2018: Gadgets 360 Staff Pick Their Favourite Purchase of the Year

Bandersnatch: Netflix's interactive Black Mirror film puts viewers in control

Viewers can decide the characters' fates in Bandersnatch, the latest instalment of the Netflix drama.

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California Today: California Today: Could This Be the Year California Sends Four Teams to the N.B.A. Finals?

Friday: Considering whether all of the state’s teams can make the playoffs, President Trump weighs in on the killing of a police officer, and the year in pictures.

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Security firm hijacks high-profile Twitter accounts

Louis Theroux, Eamonn Holmes and others were targeted by researchers worried about flaws in Twitter.

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Sony Xperia XA3 Plus Price and Colour Options Leaked, Rumoured to Debut at CES 2019

Sony Xperia XA3 Plus price in Europe is reportedly set at EUR 519 (roughly Rs. 41,700).

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Poco F2 With Snapdragon 845 SoC, Android 9.0 Pie Spotted on Geekbench

Poco F2 on Geekbench has received a single-core score of 2,321 and multi-core score of 7,564.

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Realme 1 ColorOS 5.2 Stable OTA Update Starts Rolling Out

Huawei: China accuses UK of 'pride and prejudice'

Beijing was responding to claims it might use Huawei's 5G kit to act "in a malign way".

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Your Friday Briefing

Shutdown, New York Sky, 'Bandersnatch': Here's what you need to know.

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18 Memorable People in 2018

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‘I Feel Invisible’: Native Students Languish in Public Schools

At Wolf Point High School in rural Montana, Native American students face the same neglect Native students across the U.S. do as they navigate a school system that has failed American Indians.

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A Second Chance for Prisoners, and Their Warden

As a school board member in Wolf Point, Mont., Ron Jackson couldn’t help struggling Native American students as much as he hoped. Now some of them are his inmates.

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Sears Is Dying, but Workers’ Loyalty Lives On

Across the country, legions of former employees gather regularly to celebrate a bygone era of retailing.

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Huawei Y7 (2019) Specifications Surface With Dual Rear Camera Setup, Renders Leaked

Huawei Y7 (2019) is likely to be the successor to the Y7 (2018) that debuted back in March.

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Most shoppers mistrust influencers, says survey

The majority of shoppers are wary of social media influencers, a survey for the BBC indicates.

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Moto G7 Launch Set for February Next Year, Report Claims

Nokia 6.1 Plus Reportedly Receiving New Android Pie Update With Pro Camera Mode, Ability to Hide Notch

North Korea defector hack: Personal data of almost 1,000 leaked

A personal computer at a resettlement centre in South Korea was found to have been infected.

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Samsung Remote Access Will Let Users Control PCs From Their TVs Using a Keyboard and Mouse

Nokia 9 PureView With Penta-Lens Camera Setup Tipped to Launch in Last Week of January 2019

Nokia 9 PureView launch was initially rumoured for this year.

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Thursday, December 27, 2018

Samsung Galaxy M-Series Smartphones Said to Sport Infinity-V Displays

Samsung's Galaxy M-Series smartphones are now said to sport Infinity-V displays up to 6.4 inches in size.

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Google Pixel 3 Lite, Pixel 3 XL Lite to Launch in Spring 2019: Report

Asus ZenFone 5Z Starts Receiving Android 9.0 Pie via FOTA Update

Asus ZenFone 5Z was launched with Android 8.0 Oreo in India back in August.

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White House Mulls New Year Executive Order to Bar Huawei, ZTE Purchases

El Paso Is on Edge After a Child’s Death and the Release of Hundreds of Migrants

Along with the deaths of the two detained migrant children, the release of hundreds of migrants from detention has a web of organizations assisting migrants on alert.

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Trump Crossed Political Line in Visit to Troops, Critics Say

The president’s comments and his encouragement of supporters in the crowd in Iraq and Germany veered from norms even as he upheld the convention of visiting soldiers abroad during the holidays.

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Honor V20 (Honor View 20) vs Samsung Galaxy A8s vs Huawei Nova 4: Price, Specifications Compared

Honor V20 competes with the recently released Huawei Nova 4 and the Samsung Galaxy A8s as they all sport the new display hole for selfie camera design.

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Xiaomi Mi Play: Top 6 Features You Should Know About

Xiaomi Mi Play was launched in China earlier this week with a starting price of CNY 1,099 (roughly Rs. 11,100).

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro vs Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2: Which One Should You Buy?

Does the Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro have a fighting chance against the better specced ZenFone Max Pro M2? Read our detailed comparison to find out.

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Xiaomi Mi Play 6GB RAM Variants Launched: Price, Specifications

Xiaomi has now listed the 6GB RAM variants of the recently launched Mi Play on its website. Prices start at CNY 1,299 (roughly Rs. 13,200)

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Nokia 9 Photo Leak Tips Front Display Design, New Phone With Triple Rear Cameras Also Leaks

The Nokia 9 is also reported to come with a penta-lens camera setup - a first in a smartphone with five sensors, LED flash, and another dual sensor as well.

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Samsung Galaxy S10+ Screen Protector Allegedly Leaked, Suggests Infinity-O Display

The two cutouts on the alleged Samsung Galaxy S10+ screen protector for the dual selfie camera feature on the upper right corner.

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Huawei Mate 20 Pro, Nova 4 Special Edition Variants Announced to Mark 200 Million Shipments

Huawei has announced special edition variants of the Huawei Mate 20 Pro and Huawei Nova 4 to mark 200 million shipments in 2018.

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Killing of California Officer Prompts Manhunt and Fuels Immigration Debate

Officials said Officer Ronil Singh was fatally shot by a man who is in the country illegally. President Trump cited the killing in a tweet urging border security.

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6 Flights in 3 Days: A Flight Attendant’s Dad Finds a Way to See Her on Christmas

When Hal Vaughan learned that his daughter had to work on Christmas, he accompanied her on her entire route.

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Shutdown, Markets, Facebook: Your Thursday Evening Briefing

Here’s what you need to know at the end of the day.

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With No Votes Scheduled, a Shutdown Will Greet the Democratic House

The federal government will be partly shut down into the new year, Republicans announced, and the new Democratic leadership will have to get money flowing again.

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Details of Kevin Spacey Inquiry in Massachusetts Are Released

Mr. Spacey’s accuser told the police that he sent his girlfriend video of his encounter with the actor, according to a criminal complaint released this week.

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‘You Can Make It Out’: Readers Share Stories of Opioid Addiction and Survival

Why do people use opioids? And why is it so hard for them to stop? We invited readers to share their experiences.

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At War: Pilots Kept Losing Oxygen and the Military Had No Idea Why. Now There’s a Possible Fix.

The Air Force and the Navy are rolling out new hardware and software for their trainer aircraft to stop the oxygen-deprivation problems that have plagued pilots for several years.

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Trump’s Tax Cut One Year Later: What Happened?

Many corporations made good on promises to raise wages and pay bonuses. But others announced layoffs, even as the $1.5 trillion tax cut added billions to their bottom lines.

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Beyond the Wall at Mexico’s Border: Six Photojournalists’ Perspectives

The idea of building a border wall remains a central flash point of the Trump era. But as Times photojournalists have seen for themselves, a wall already exists, and it takes many forms.

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Outcry as Instagram tries horizontal scrolling

The video and image sharing site apologises after a test was accidentally rolled out to millions of users.

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News Analysis: Trump Unites the Left and Right, Against His Plans in Syria and Afghanistan

A serious debate over the future of America’s wars is worth having. But the way President Trump made and announced his decisions snuffed out any opportunity.

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For Bernie Sanders, Holding Onto Support May Be Hard in a 2020 Bid

Mr. Sanders has not yet told advisers he intends to pursue another White House bid. But if he does, he will encounter a vastly different landscape than that of 2016.

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Motorola P40 Specifications and Design Leaked, Reveal Punch-Hole for Selfie Camera

Honor V20 aka Honor View 20: Top 5 Noteworthy Features You Should Know

Honor V20 — set to launch in India as Honor View 20 — price in China starts at CNY 2,999 (roughly Rs. 30,400).

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California Today: California Today: Surviving Two Mass Shootings, and Then Deploying

Thursday: How surviving the Borderline and Las Vegas shootings shaped a young man, the definition of a wall and 36 hours in underappreciated cities

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Oppo R17 Pro Review

Musk seeks to dismiss Thai cave defamation claim

Mr Musk's insults to Thai cave rescuer were a "schoolyard spat" and not to be taken seriously, say lawyers.

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Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2 Starts Receiving November Android Security Patch, Improvements via FOTA Update

Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2 is set to receive an update to Android 9.0 Pie in January 2019.

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Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2 Starts Receiving November Android Security Patch, Improvements via FOTA Update

Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2 is set to receive an update to Android 9.0 Pie in January 2019.

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Oppo Breeno Voice Assistant Announced, Coming to Smartphones

Nokia 5.1 Plus Starts Receiving Its Android 9.0 Pie Update, HMD Global Confirms

Nokia 5.1 Plus has started receiving its Android 9.0 Pie update.

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Huawei Says Expects 2018 Revenue to Rise Despite International Scrutiny

Oppo A3s 3GB RAM Variant Price in India Cut Again: Report

iPhone XR Enticing Android Users to Switch, Accounts for 32 Percent of iPhone Sales: CIRP

Your Thursday Briefing

Iraq, Antarctica, Reid Hoffman: Here's what you need to know.

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OnePlus 6T Available With Discount, No-Cost EMI Offers From December 29: All You Need to Know

The OnePlus 6T comes with a 6.41-inch Optic AMOLED display with Gorilla Glass 6 screen and waterdrop-shaped notch, a dual rear camera setup, in-screen fingerprint sensor, and up to 10GB of RAM.

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Apple Said to Begin Assembling Top-End iPhone Models in India in 2019 Through Foxconn

Athletes Don’t Own Their Tattoos. That’s a Problem for Video Game Developers.

Sports video games strive for realism by closely replicating real-life players, but digitally reproducing their tattoos has led to court fights over ownership rights.

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Minnesota Town Defamed by German Reporter Is Ready to Forgive

A reporter for Der Spiegel published condescending fiction about Fergus Falls. Residents are eager to set the record straight, but also to move on.

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Feature: How a Crackdown on MS-13 Caught Up Innocent High School Students

The Trump administration went after gang members — and instead destroyed the American dreams of immigrant teenagers around the country.

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Bringing to Life the Ruth Bader Ginsburg Only Her Family Knows

Her nephew wrote the new biopic about her, “On the Basis of Sex.” Her grandson has a part. And the justice and her daughter reviewed draft after draft.

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Nokia 9 Case Renders Leak Tips Penta-Lens Setup, More Design Details

Flipkart Reveals Its Best Selling Mobiles and Phone Brands of 2018

Samsung Galaxy S10 Series May Opt for 3D ToF Sensor for Facial Scanning, New Leak Tips

Wednesday, December 26, 2018

Realme A1 Said to Be Brand's Next Budget Smartphone in India, Priced Below Realme U1

Realme A1 is rumoured to carry a price tag close to the Rs. 10,000 mark and come in Black and Yellow colour options.

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Realme A1 Said to Be Brand's Next Budget Smartphone in India, Priced Below Realme U1

Tech became 'darker and more muddy' in 2018

EU's competition commissioner says tech firms must become more transparent about their use of data.

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Samsung Galaxy S9 Users Report Bixby 2.0 Glitches After Android Pie Update

Users report that Bixby 2.0 with Android Pie on the Galaxy S9 fails to understand many commands that worked with Bixby 1.0.

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Samsung Galaxy S10 Said to Sport Galaxy A8s' Selfie Camera Gestures, Animation, Introduce 'Sound on Display' Technology

Samsung Galaxy S10 is rumoured to sport an illuminated camera ring similar to the Galaxy A8s.

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Samsung Galaxy S10 Said to Sport Galaxy A8s' Selfie Camera Gestures, Animation, Introduce 'Sound on Display' Technology

Samsung Galaxy S10 is rumoured to sport an illuminated camera ring similar to the Galaxy A8s.

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Infinix Smart 2 Starts Receiving Android 9.0 Pie in India via XOS Update

Infinix Smart 2 was launched in India with Android 8.1 Oreo on top of XOS 3.3.0.

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Honor View 20 to Be Amazon India Exclusive, Registrations Begin

Huawei's sub-brand Honor is expected to launch the Honor View 20 in the global markets next month, with the first launch event set for Paris on January 22.

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Huawei: 'Deep concerns' over firm's role in UK 5G upgrade

Chinese state sometimes acts in a "malign way", Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson is reported as saying.

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As Shutdown Continues, Resolution May Depend on Definition of ‘Wall’

Even with negotiations resuming, the partial government shutdown may not end until Democrats and President Trump agree to disagree on what makes a border barrier a “wall.”

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Sono Osato, Japanese-American Ballet Star, Is Dead at 99

She toured the world with the Ballets Russes de Monte Carlo, danced with the Ballet Theater and gained acclaim in two Broadway musicals.

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Samsung Galaxy M30 or Galaxy M3 With Exynos 7885 SoC Allegedly Spotted on Geekbench

Samsung Galaxy M30 is also found to have Android 8.1 Oreo.

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Huawei Nova 3, Huawei Nova 3i, Huawei P20 Pro, and Huawei P20 Lite on Discount During Huawei Holiday Sale on Amazon

Huawei Holiday Sale has discounts on the Huawei P20 Lite, the Huawei Nova 3i, the Huawei Nova 3, as well as the flagship-level Huawei P20 Pro.

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Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) Spotted on Geekbench With Android Pie, Update Appears Imminent

As per a new Geekbench listing spotting, the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) is seen to run on Android 9 Pie.

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Xiaomi Mi A1 Android 9.0 Pie Stable Update Now Rolling Out Globally, Brings FM Radio, Dual VoLTE Support, and More

Xiaomi is currently rolling out a stable version of Android Pie for the Xiaomi Mi A1 and brings FM Radio and Dual VoLTE support.

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Mi Play vs Honor 9N vs Nokia 6.1 Plus Price Specifications Compared

Mi Play will compete with the likes of Honor 9N and Nokia X6 aka Nokia 6.1 Plus. Read more about its price and specifications.

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Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017), Galaxy A7 (2017) Start Receiving December 2018 Android Security Patch

The update for the Galaxy A3 (2017) carries software version A320FXXU4CRL1, while the Galaxy A7 (2018) receives software version A720FXXU6CRL1.

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Nokia TA-1124 Spotted With Snapdragon 439 SoC in Alleged Certification Listings

Nokia TA-1124 US FCC listing tips few specifications, while a Nokia device with the same model number has also received Bluetooth certification as well.

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Honor V20 Case Design Leaks Show Off Its Front and Rear Just Before Launch

With less than a day to go for the official launch of the Honor V20 in China, a purported case leak appears to show the front and rear of this device.

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Moto G7 Power With Snapdragon 625 SoC, Android Pie Spotted on Geekbench

The Geekbench listing of the Moto G7 Power suggests that the smartphone will be powered by the Snapdragon 625 SoC paired with 4GB of RAM.

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IESA Opens Bengaluru Lab to Incubate Chip-Designing Startups in India

The Indian Electronics and Semiconductor Association (IESA) said the lab is aimed at incubating 20 early stage fabless startups in three years and 50 in the next five years.

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LinkedIn Co-Founder Apologizes for Deception in Alabama Senate Race

The tech billionaire Reid Hoffman said he had no idea his money had been spent on a Russian-style social media disinformation campaign.

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Trump in Iraq: First Visit to U.S. Troops in Combat

President Trump made a surprise visit to U.S. troops in Iraq on Wednesday, days after he said, despite advisers’ objections, that he would pull out all American soldiers in Syria and half of those in Afghanistan.

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As Shutdown Lingers, Only Guarantee for Federal Workers Is More Uncertainty

With President Trump and Congress mired in a spending standoff, federal workers are researching unemployment benefits and considering part-time jobs.

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Iraq, Markets, Environment: Your Wednesday Evening Briefing

Here’s what you need to know at the end of the day.

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Jane Langton, Author of New England Mysteries, Is Dead at 95

Ms. Langton, who believed that a novel’s meaning “comes from an organic relationship with its setting,” also wrote children’s books and often did her own illustrations.

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Federal Workers Describe Shutdown’s Financial Squeeze. For Some, That Means ‘Panic Mode.’

Government employees and contractors recounted anxiety over buying food and paying rent as the shutdown stretched into its fifth day, with no end in sight.

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The Real-Life Effects of Trump’s Environmental Rollbacks: 5 Takeaways From Our Investigation

A New York Times investigation shows how President Trump’s deregulatory policies are starting to have substantial impact on those who experience them close up.

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Ruth Bader Ginsburg Is Discharged From Hospital After Surgery

Justice Ginsburg is recovering at home after having two malignant nodules removed from her lung on Friday, a Supreme Court spokeswoman said.

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Trump Makes Surprise Visit to Iraq to See American Troops

President Trump’s first visit to forces in a combat zone came after criticism that he had not paid such a visit — and days after his defense secretary resigned.

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The 10 Best (and Worst) Tech Trends of 2018

2018 is drawing to a close and no one can say it's been uneventful. Lots has changed in the world of tech - here are our picks of the best, worst, and most notable trends.

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Deaths Seized the Attention of Millions in 2018, Sometimes Surprisingly

George and Barbara Bush, John McCain, Aretha Franklin, Anthony Bourdain: Their obituaries were expected to be widely read. That wasn’t the case with Zombie Boy’s.

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After Second Child’s Death, Border Agency Promises Medical Checks for Children in Custody

United States Customs and Border Protection said it would focus on children younger than 10, and revealed new details about the 8-year-old who died this week.

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Essay: One Giant Step for a Chess-Playing Machine

The stunning success of AlphaZero, a deep-learning algorithm, heralds a new age of insight — one that, for humans, may not last long.

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California Today: California Today: How Californians Ring in the New Year

Wednesday: Sharing food traditions, Jerry Brown grants clemencies, and scuba Santa

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Honor V20 (Honor View 20) vs Samsung Galaxy A8s vs Huawei Nova 4: Price, Specifications Compared

Xiaomi Mi Play: Top 6 Features You Should Know About

Oppo F19, Oppo F19 Pro May Feature 10x Hybrid Optical Zoom Technology: Reports

Oppo is reportedly developing a new hybrid optical zoom technology that will enable smartphones to capture photos with up to 10x zoom.

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro vs Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2: Which One Should You Buy?

Your Wednesday Briefing

Stocks, Migrants, Yemen: Here's what you need to know.

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He Survived Two Mass Shootings. Now He is About to Deploy to Afghanistan.

After witnessing carnage in Las Vegas and Thousand Oaks, Brendan Kelly will soon be on his first tour of duty as a Marine.

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Happy New Year! May Your City Never Become San Francisco, New York or Seattle

Or Portland, Denver, Boston, Dallas, Houston or Los Angeles.

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Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Passion for Puerto Rico

The island has shaped the “Hamilton” creator’s identity. Now he’s bringing the musical to San Juan, and things are getting complicated.

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Honor V20 With Display Hole Selfie Camera Design, 48-Megapixel Rear Camera, Kirin 980 SoC Launched: Price, Specifications

Honor V20 include a 48-megapixel Sony IMX586 rear sensor, HiSilicon Kirin 980 SoC, a 25-megapixel selfie snapper, 4,000mAh battery, and Link Turbo technology.

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Xiaomi Mi Play 6GB RAM Variants Launched: Price, Specifications

Did a Queens Podiatrist Help Donald Trump Avoid Vietnam?

Dr. Larry Braunstein rented his office from the Trumps. Relatives say he was central to a diagnosis that got the 22-year-old Mr. Trump a medical exemption.

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Nokia 9 Photo Leak Tips Front Display Design, New Phone With Triple Rear Cameras Also Leaks

Samsung Galaxy S10+ Screen Protector Allegedly Leaked, Suggests Infinity-O Display

Huawei Mate 20 Pro, Nova 4 Special Edition Variants Announced to Mark 200 Million Shipments

Tuesday, December 25, 2018

Nokia X5 Starts Receiving Android 9.0 Pie Update in China, Rollout for Nokia 5.1 Plus Likely Soon

The Android 9.0 Pie update for Nokia X5 is said to be 1467MB in size.

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Samsung Galaxy M-Series Phones India Launch Said to Be in January

Samsung India has geared up to launch a new Galaxy 'M' series with three smartphones in January 2019, industry sources tell IANS.

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Realme 2 Pro, iPhone 6s, and More Phones Discounted in Flipkart Mobiles Bonanza Sale

The Flipkart Mobiles Bonanza sale will go on until Saturday, December 29.

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OnePlus 5, OnePlus 5T Now Receiving Android Pie-Based OxygenOS 9.0.0 Update

OnePlus has started rolling out the Android Pie-based OxygenOS 9.0 update for OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T phones.

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Redmi Note 5 Pro, Redmi 6 Pro, Mi A2, Other Xiaomi Phones Discounted in Amazon No. 1 Mi Fan Sale

Amazon has partnered with HDFC to offer 5 percent instant discount to all users who purchase a Xiaomi phone during the sale period, even on EMI transactions.

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Flipkart Mobiles Bonanza Sale Kicks Off With Deals on Poco F1, Realme 2 Pro, Nokia 6.1 Plus, iPhone XR, and More

Poco F1, Realme 2 Pro, Nokia 6.1 Plus, iPhone XR, Pixel 3, Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1, iPhone 7, and other best mobile deals from first day of Flipkart Mobiles Bonanza Sale.

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PSA: Last Chance to Get Your iPhone Battery Replaced By Apple for Cheap

Apple’s discounted battery replacement for iPhones is valid till December 31, 2018. After that you’ll have to pay full price.

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Honor V20 Launch Set for Today, How to Watch Live Stream

Honor V20 sports a display hole for selfie camera, and a 48-megapixel rear camera.

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Asus ZenFone Max M2 Receiving November 2018 Android Security Patch via FOTA Update

Asus has released the first software update for ZenFone Max M2 smartphone. The update brings the November 2018 Google security patches.

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Asus Phones May Sport Pop-Up, Display Hole Camera Designs, Patents Hint

Asus has recently filed a patent for pop-up and display hole camera designs raising speculations for upcoming bezel-less ZenFones.

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Xiaomi Mi Car Charger Basic With Quick Charge 3.0 Fast Charging Support Launched in India

Xiaomi Mi Car Charger Basic is already up for sale on Mi India website, for a discounted price of Rs. 499.

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Huawei P30 Tipped to Sport Triple Rear Cameras, 40-Megapixel Sensor, 5X Lossless Zoom

The Huawei P30 will sport a triple camera setup at the back, with a maximum of 40-megapixels and up to 5x lossless zoom.

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Asus ROG Phone Review

Asus ROG Phone is a dedicated gaming phone but does it deliver on all its promises? We review to find out.

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Samsung Galaxy S9, Galaxy S9+ Start Receiving Stable One UI Based on Android 9.0 Pie Update: Report

The Android 9.0 Pie update with One UI for the Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ apparently comes with the December 2018 security patch.

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2018 Was the Year of 5G Hype. The 5G Reality Is Yet to Come.

Despite the hype, 5G is still a long way from becoming a reality for everyday Americans.

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Poco's Next Smartphone Teased to Launch Soon in India

Xiaomi Poco F1 was launched in India back in August with a starting price of Rs. 20,999.

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Samsung Galaxy A10 Tipped to Sport In-Display Fingerprint Scanner

If the new leak is true, the new Samsung Galaxy A10 may be the first smartphone from the company to sport an under display fingerprint scanner.

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iOS 12.1.2 Update Causing Cellular Data Connectivity Issues, Several Users Report

iOS 12.1.2 majorly addresses an issue impacting cellular connectivity on the iPhone XR, iPhone XS, and iPhone XS Max in Turkey.

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Are you ready to break up with your phone?

Smartphone owners have a growing sense of unease about the amount of time spent staring at that screen.

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With Outsize Influence, Black Voters Are Ready to Make Themselves Heard

Black voters, disappointed by 2016, are carefully scrutinizing potential Democratic presidential candidates.

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8-Year-Old Migrant Child From Guatemala Dies in U.S. Custody

The boy’s death came just weeks after another child from Guatemala, a 7-year-old girl, died in U.S. custody.

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On Christmas, Trump Again Lobbies for Border Wall

With funding lapsing for nine departments and numerous federal agencies, the president remained in Washington. On Twitter, he stewed over criticism and his perceived enemies.

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No More Bread and Water: U.S. Navy Scraps an Age-Old Penalty

A law taking effect Jan. 1 that updates many facets of military justice will put an end to a disciplinary practice left over from the era of sailing ships.

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Samsung Galaxy M30 or Galaxy M3 With Exynos 7885 SoC Allegedly Spotted on Geekbench

Samsung Galaxy M30 is also found to have Android 8.1 Oreo.

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Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) Spotted on Geekbench With Android Pie, Update Appears Imminent

As per a new Geekbench listing spotting, the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) is seen to run on Android 9 Pie.

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Xiaomi Mi A1 Android 9.0 Pie Stable Update Now Rolling Out Globally, Brings FM Radio, Dual VoLTE Support, and More

How Did Rifles With an American Stamp End Up in the Hands of African Poachers?

The question is at the heart of investigations by Congress and federal agencies into whether an American gun manufacturer is entangled in the shadowy world of arms smuggling and wildlife poaching.

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With Tech Expansion, Austin is Still Weird. It’s Just More Wired Now, Too

Austin’s reputation as a Silicon Hills tech hub got a boost, in both scale and buzz, from Apple’s recently announced plans for a new $1 billion campus.

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New York City’s Public Housing Is in Crisis. Will Washington Take Control?

And if not, what sort of oversight will be imposed on the agency? Negotiations are ongoing.

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Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017), Galaxy A7 (2017) Start Receiving December 2018 Android Security Patch

Nokia TA-1124 Spotted With Snapdragon 439 SoC in Alleged Certification Listings

Honor V20 Case Design Leaks Show Off Its Front and Rear Just Before Launch

Moto G7 Power With Snapdragon 675 SoC, Android Pie Spotted on Geekbench

The Relentlessness of Modern Parenting

Raising children has become significantly more time-consuming and expensive, amid a sense that opportunity has grown more elusive.

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Monday, December 24, 2018

IESA Opens Bengaluru Lab to Incubate Chip-Designing Startups in India

Xiaomi Mi Play vs Honor 9N vs Nokia 6.1 Plus: Price, Specifications Compared

On paper, the Xiaomi Mi Play will compete with the likes of Honor 9N and Nokia X6 aka Nokia 6.1 Plus.

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Xiaomi Poco F1 Armoured Edition With 6GB RAM, 128GB Storage Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Xiaomi Poco F1 Armoured Edition along with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage comes with a price tag of Rs. 23,999.

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Kids, Please Do Not Read This Article on What Trump Said About Santa Claus

If you’re under 8 years old or so, please stay away. For everyone else: The president made some interesting comments.

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Samsung Galaxy S10 Said to Have Improved Fast Charging, Galaxy Note 10 Display Size Tipped

Samsung is also in the news for developing a Gear Sport successor that could debut alongside the Galaxy S10 next year.

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Businesses in China Are Apparently Threatening to Fire iPhone Users as Support Mounts for Huawei

In a bid to show support for Huawei following the recent arrest of Huawei CFO in Canada, the businesses in China are asking staff to boycott Apple.

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Apple Details Indian Government Requests for Customer Data

The Indian government has asked Apple to provide information for 27 devices and 18 accounts in the January-June 2018 period.

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Nokia 9 Concept Image Shows Penta-Lens Setup, Glass Back Panel

Nokia 9 is seen sporting five camera sensors, an LED flash, and another rumoured dual sensor at the back

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Samsung Galaxy Note 9, Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+, Others Get Revised Android Pie Update Roadmap

Samsung has updated the Android Pie update roadmap on its Members app.

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Huawei Ships a Record 200 Million Smartphones in 2018, Despite US Crackdown

Huawei said that its 2018 shipments exceeded 200 million devices, despite a Trump administration crackdown and increasing scrutiny from other national governments.

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UK now has systems to combat drones - Ben Wallace

Security minister Ben Wallace says those who use drones illegally can expect severe punishments.

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Micromax Infinity N12, Infinity N11 to Go on Sale in India for First Time Today: Price, Launch Offers

Micromax Infinity N12 price in India is set at Rs. 9,999, while the Micromax Infinity N11 price in India is set at Rs. 8,999.

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Jerry Brown Orders DNA Testing in California Death Row Case

The governor had previously not allowed retesting in the case of Kevin Cooper, who was convicted in 1985 of four murders and had petitioned for clemency.

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In Latest Shutdown, Some Lawmakers See a Diminished Congress

As the partial government shutdown bled into Christmas, lawmakers from both parties lamented that the legislative branch had ceded so much power to the executive branch.

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Hot tub hack reveals washed-up security protection

Jacuzzi-maker promises a fix after claims it was "irresponsible" for failing to lock out strangers.

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Not a ‘Department of No,’ New Defense Chief Turns Trump’s Demands Into Policy

Patrick M. Shanahan, the White House pick for acting defense secretary, used his experience at Boeing to navigate, and battle, the Pentagon.

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‘This Was Our Road’: In Seattle, Nostalgia Flows as an Old Highway Nears Its End

In early 2019, Seattle plans to tear down the Alaskan Way Viaduct, the hulking, elevated road through downtown. The mayor anticipates ‘a collective gasp.’

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Maine Republican Drops Challenge to State’s New Vote System, Conceding House Race

Bruce Poliquin, the only Republican House member from New England, dropped his challenge to Maine’s ranked-choice voting system and conceded to the Democrat Jared Golden.

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Kevin Spacey Faces Felony Charge in Misconduct Case

Kevin Spacey will be arraigned on Jan. 7 on a charge of indecent assault and battery, related to an accusation of misconduct in Nantucket.

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Frustrated by Shutdown, States Spend to Keep National Parks Open

A handful of states are paying the federal government to keep national parks open and clean during a shutdown with no end in sight.

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Impact of Border Deployments Is Felt by Troops at Home and Away

Units that have not been sent to the border must pick up the routine duties for those who have, and those that are deployed are not conducting the training needed to “fight tonight,” officials said.

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North Korea Is Ordered to Pay Otto Warmbier’s Family Over $501 Million in Damages

Mr. Warmbier, an American college student who died in 2017 after months in captivity in North Korea, was tortured and held hostage there, a federal judge said.

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‘America Is Respected Again!’ Trump Tweets as Allies Question His Leadership

Mr. Trump’s Christmas Eve Twitter storm was replete with grievances about border security, the Federal Reserve and a departing special envoy.

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Trump Renews Attack on Fed as Mnuchin Tries to Calm Markets

An attempt by Steven Mnuchin to calm jittery markets did little to stop volatility.

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Apple thanked for 'removing anti-gay app'

Google and Amazon now under pressure to ban app of organisation that calls homosexuality "sinful".

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Asus ZenFone Max M2 Receiving November 2018 Android Security Patch via FOTA Update

Asus Phones May Sport Pop-Up, Display Hole Camera Designs, Patents Hint

Australia to set up drone-identifying systems

The monitoring equipment will be installed at hotspots and restricted areas such as airports.

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Huawei's kit removed from emergency services 4G network

BT confirms that Huawei's gear will not be at the heart of the UK's Emergency Services Network.

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Xiaomi Mi Car Charger Basic With Quick Charge 3.0 Fast Charging Support Launched in India

Xiaomi Mi Car Charger Basic is already up for sale on Mi India website, for a discounted price of Rs. 499.

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Asus ROG Phone Review

Asus ROG Phone is a dedicated gaming phone but does it deliver on all its promises? We review to find out.

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Your Monday Briefing

Stock Markets, Tsunami, NFL: Here's what you need to know.

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Samsung Galaxy S9, Galaxy S9+ Start Receiving Stable One UI Based on Android 9.0 Pie Update: Report

Sidebar: Texas’ One-Stop Shopping for Judge in Health Care Case

Courts have the power to stop plaintiffs from choosing their own judges in politically charged cases, a new article argues.

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Suffolk farm drone in near-miss with Tornado jet

A report on the incident is recommending the RAF uses a system to warn it of drone flights.

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Yanxi Palace: The most Googled show on Earth

A Chinese drama is the most-searched show, despite Google being largely blocked in China.

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2018 Was the Year of 5G Hype. The 5G Reality Is Yet to Come.

Despite the hype, 5G is still a long way from becoming a reality for everyday Americans.

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Ministers to discuss Gatwick drone drama as suspects released

A government source said ministers are to discuss the disruption which grounded hundreds of flights.

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Poco's Next Smartphone Teased to Launch Soon in India

Xiaomi Poco F1 was launched in India back in August with a starting price of Rs. 20,999.

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Realme 2 Pro, Nokia 6.1 Plus, Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1, Others Discounted During Flipkart Mobiles Bonanza Sale

In the list of smartphones that will come with offers during the Flipkart sale, the Realme 2 Pro, Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1, Honor 9N, and Nokia 5.1 Plus are included.

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Peddled on the Streets of Los Angeles: Ice Cream, Hot Dogs, and Fake Social Security Cards

For undocumented immigrants, forged employment documents can easily be purchased at places like MacArthur Park in Los Angeles.

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Xiaomi Mi Play With 19:9 Display, Dual Rear Camera Setup Launched: Price, Specifications

Xiaomi Mi Play price in China has been set at CNY 1,099 (roughly Rs. 11,100).

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Sunday, December 23, 2018

Samsung Galaxy A10 Tipped to Sport In-Display Fingerprint Scanner

iOS 12.1.2 Update Causing Cellular Data Connectivity Issues, Several Users Report

Google Pixel 3 Scores 101 on DxOMark, Ties With iPhone XR as Highest-Rated Single-Lens Phone

Google Pixel 3 has tied the iPhone XR’s score to become top-ranked single-lens smartphone on DxOMark.

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Vivo Y93 With 19:9 Display, Dual Rear Camera Setup Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Vivo Y93 price in India has been set at Rs. 13,990.

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Oppo R17 Goes on Sale in India for First Time Today: Price, Launch Offers, Specifications

The Oppo R17 smartphone has now gone on sale on Amazon India, and is listed in multiple colour options and with varied launch offers as well.

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Huawei P20 Pro, Huawei P20 Lite, Huawei Nova 3, Huawei Nova 3i on Discount During Huawei Holiday Sale on Amazon

The smartphones on discount include the Huawei P20 Lite, the Huawei Nova 3i, the Huawei Nova 3, as well as the flagship-level Huawei P20 Pro.

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Texas Tent City Housing 2,500 Migrant Children Is Said to Close in January

“We’re not extending our contract with the government,” said an official from the operator running the shelter in Tornillo, Tex. Most of the minors there had fled violence and poverty in Central America.

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Huawei P30 Tipped to Sport Triple Rear Cameras, 40-Megapixel Sensor, 5X Lossless Zoom

Xiaomi Mi Play Launch Set for Today, How to Watch Live Stream

Xiaomi Mi Play launch will be live streamed on the company site, and starts at 2pm CST (11:30am IST).

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Stock Market Rout Has Trump Fixated on Fed Chair Powell

Mr. Trump increasingly blames the Fed for the downtrend in stock prices. Some investors say the president himself is the bigger problem.

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TVs, Monitors, Cameras, Gaming Consoles, Power Banks Could Get Cheaper After GST Rate Cut

GST on these items has been cut from 28 percent to 18 percent.

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Nokia Fans in India at a 'Different Level Than in Any Other Country': HMD Global CMO Pekka Rantala

Pekka Rantala reveals why it was a "purely emotional" decision to join HMD Global and why working with the company is a "once in a lifetime chance".

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Far From Washington, the Routine Symbiosis of the Border Plays Out in Texas and Mexico

Except for that business about the government shutting down because of the deadlock over President Trump’s wall, it was a pretty normal weekend at a quarter-mile bridge separating Mexico from Texas.

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Roberts, Leader of Supreme Court’s Conservative Majority, Fights Perception That It is Partisan

“We don’t work as Democrats or Republicans,” he has said, a theme he has returned to while trying to strike a delicate balance as the chief justice.

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Gatwick drones pair 'no longer suspects'

A local man and woman are released without charge, as police say they have found a damaged drone.

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Spotify settles $1.6bn lawsuit over songwriters' rights

The music streaming service has settled a lawsuit brought by Wixen Music Publishing.

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Shutdowns ‘Are All Games of Chicken.’ Here’s How They’ve Evolved.

There have been at least 21 lapses in government funding over the last 40 years, under both Democratic and Republican administrations.

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Trump, Angry Over Mattis’s Rebuke, Considers Removing Him 2 Months Early

The president has been known to change his mind, but aides said his anger at Defense Secretary Jim Mattis had only grown.

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White House Budget Chief Says Shutdown May Extend Into January

Mick Mulvaney, the budget director and incoming chief of staff, said that the White House had made Democrats an offer below the $5 billion figure President Trump had demanded for a border wall.

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Women’s March Roiled by Accusations of Anti-Semitism

As the second anniversary of the Women’s March approaches, charges of anti-Semitism are overshadowing the movement and plans for more marches.

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Mulvaney and Mnuchin Say Trump Knows He Lacks Authority to Fire Fed Chairman

Two White House officials responded to reports that President Trump had asked aides whether he could fire the Fed chairman, Jerome H. Powell.

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Vaccine for Honeybees Could Be a Tool to Fight Population Decline

Scientists hope the vaccine can make bees more resilient against diseases that can wipe out entire colonies.

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How to Keep Baby Jesus in the Manger? Bolts, Cameras and Tethers

As thefts at nativity scenes rise, communities are turning to elaborate security measures. “People aren’t living the gospel,” one pastor said of the heists.

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Native American Homeless Crisis in Minnesota Inspires an Unlikely Alliance

In a rare show of unity, tribal nations worked together to address a grim homeless encampment near downtown Minneapolis.

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Saturday, December 22, 2018

Eleanor Maccoby, Pathbreaker on How Boys and Girls Differ, Dies at 101

An eminent psychologist, she focused on various factors in the development of the sexes, finding that social settings magnified differences.

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Xiaomi Mi Play Rumoured to Be Bundled With 10GB of Free Mobile Data a Month for a Year

Xiaomi Mi Play launch is set for December 24 in China.

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Huawei P30 Pro Case Renders Tip Quad Rear Cameras, Waterdrop-Shaped Notch

Mobilefun is taking pre-orders for Olixar-made Huawei P30 Pro cases, and the renders tip a quad camera setup and a waterdrop-shaped notch.

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Samsung Galaxy S10 Family Said to Include an 'Edge' Model, Pre-Installed Screen Protectors Reported

Samsung Galaxy S10 range is said to have the Galaxy S10 Edge, Galaxy S10 Lite, and Galaxy S10+ as the three models.

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Apple May Cut iPhone Production Yet Again: Analyst

Apple could further reduce the production orders for the latest crop of iPhones in the first quarter of 2019, predicts analyst Jun Zhang.

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Digital Detox: Resorts Offer Perks for Handing Over Phones

Hotels that limit cellphone use risk losing valuable exposure on Instagram or Facebook. But they say the policies reflect their mission of promoting wellness and relaxation.

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