Sunday, June 30, 2019

Redmi K20 series sold in 1 million units

Xiaomi's Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro sold 200,000 units in their first flash sale, and today the company announced that the duo reached 1 million sales. The series was introduced on May 28, which means the company needed just 4-5 flash sales to push over a million smartphones.The numbers might have even been higher, but the production capacity is seemingly limited at this point - the Pro version isn't even available outside China yet. To celebrate the seven-digit sales, Redmi brand manager Lu Weibing announced promo sales in China - every buyer of a Redmi K20 smartphone will get...

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Xiaomi Mi 9 SE in for review

A lot like the Xiaomi Mi 9, but lighter and smaller. Also comes without the 3.5 mm audio jack and with more modest chipset and price - that's the Xiaomi Mi 9 SE's short story. Now that the phone is with us we will try and tell you the long one once we take it through our full testing procedure. You even might think SE stands for Small Edition, because it doesn't look that special. But when we tinkered around a little more, we realized it is a very snappy phone, with its Snapdragon 712 chipset and the 6 GB RAM. The weight of 155 grams and the small footprint will...

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Top 100 Shoes Trends in June - From Charitable Boot-Inspired Sneakers to Sparkling Pride Shoes (TrendHunter.com)

(TrendHunter.com) The June 2019 shoe trends are comprised of a broad range of design concepts that come together to either promote awareness, environmentally friendly construction, creative experimentation, and more....

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Top 100 Fashion Trends in June - From Luxury Event-Themed Designs to Hand-Drawn Vintage Apparel (TrendHunter.com)

(TrendHunter.com) The June 2019 fashion trends explore a variety of different inspirations as the Spring season takes over and the transition into Summer begins to unfold. There are designs that stem from...

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Top 10 trending phones of week 26

It's been a while since we had a week as calm as this one. With no major launches or aggressive promo campaigns most of the phones on our chart have retained their positions. The Samsung Galaxy A50 leads ahead of its Galaxy A70 sibling, followed by a trio of Xiaomi phones. This time around though the Redmi Note 7 is the one to take the bronze medal, while the Xiaomi Mi 9T has dropped down to fifth. The Redmi K20 Pro still splits those two, taking the fourth spot for the third week in a row now. Samsung Galaxy M40 and Galaxy A30 are exactly where we left them last week - sixth...

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Durable 3D-Printed Sneakers - New Balance 3D-Printed Shoes Focus on Durability (TrendHunter.com)

(TrendHunter.com) The New Balance 3D-printed shoes are the result of a partnership with Somerville, a 3D printing company located in Massachusetts. The partnership created TrippleCell, which is a technology in the...

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Week 26 in review: The under-screen camera is here but it's not great

While there weren't many big smartphones announcements this week, there were plenty of very interesting stories. Starting off with Oppo and the reveal of the first under display selfie camera. It has a large sensor with resulting large pixels but its image quality isn't great and it might take some time before it makes it to an actual product. Still, it is an exciting development in the long battle for the full-screen phone. We saw official press renders of upcoming Xiaomi CC9 as well as invitations for its July 2 unveil. The specs include a 48MP main camera as well as a 32MP...

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Multi-Colored Unbreakable Tights - Sheertex are Ultra-Durable Tights That are Perfect for Dancers (TrendHunter.com)

(TrendHunter.com) Sheertex recently relaunched its unbreakable tights that use patent-pending knit technology. The material boasts 10 times more tensile strength than steel. This guarantees the tights will not rip or...

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Our Samsung Galaxy M30 video review is up

Looking for a mid-ranger with a big OLED screen on a budget? Well, the Galaxy M30 might just be the thing for you. This is actually the only handset from the M-series so far to boasts an AMOLED screen and among the few in this entire price segment. More rare finds on this kind of budget are the ultra wide-angle camera and the gigantic 5,000 mAh battery. But let's not spoil the video for you any further. Check it our below. If you want to learn more details about the phone head this way for our in-depth written review

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Weekly poll: under-screen cameras vs. pop-ups and flip-ups

This week, Oppo showed off the first under-screen camera. It's the perfect solution as it not only avoids problems, it will actually improve how people use the camera. First off, notches and punch holes are an unsightly compromise that contorts the screen and UI of the phone. And people have made it clear in previous polls that they are not a popular option (not a deal-breaker, perhaps, but still better avoided if possible). Then there are pop-ups and flip-ups, both of which enable a full-screen design. The downside is that a pop-up mechanism takes more room inside the phone than a...

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Weekly poll results: punch holes begone!

The tide has turned - in a poll just over 6 months ago, punch holes won over notches and even old-school bezels. The poll from last week shows that holes are no longer welcome. It's unequivocal, the "holes are a bad idea" option collected over half the votes. Of the remaining options a punch hole in the top left corner won with just 18% of the votes. Interestingly, a centered punch hole was the least favorite option. This poll was all about punch holes, so there was no breakdown of the alternatives. However, reading through the comments makes it clear that notches haven't suddenly...

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Saturday, June 29, 2019

Counterclockwise: phones that rotate

Phones have had rotating controls since the early days. In the 19th century, if you wanted to call someone, you had to crank a handle (it generated the electric pulse that rung the bell of the other phone). In the 20th century, there was the rotary dial. While cell phones never had a rotary dial, the likes of the Sony CMD J7 had a Jog Dial - a wheel on the side of the phone that can be used to navigate menus. BlackBerry started with trackwheels too, but the iconic Pearl series introduced the trackball. The T-Mobile G1 had a trackball too. Of course, later models swapped out the...

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Fuchsia OS is moving forward - developer portal goes live

Remember Fuchsia OS? It seems like every time we stumble upon an exciting new development regarding the mysterious open-source OS we have to dust it off from obscurity. That's just the nature of early development stage software, plus things are actually looking up on the exposure and availability side of things. After sharing a few tasty details about its side-project at the last I/O event, Google has now quietly launched a developer portal for Fuchsia OS. And to re-iterate the answer to everybody's pressing question before the comment section gets flooded again - NO, it is not...

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Underwater Voyage-Inspired Timepieces - The Ganymede Series 01 Watch Has a Vintage Aesthetic (TrendHunter.com)

(TrendHunter.com) The Ganymede Series 01 timepiece is a vintage-inspired accessory that draws design influence from aquatic voyage vessels to convey a different kind of look for wearers to flaunt. Designed by Bala...

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Top 30 Luxury Fashion Trends in June - From Model Muse Luxe Handbags to Poem Embroidered Shirts (TrendHunter.com)

(TrendHunter.com) The latest June 2019 luxury fashion trends are particularly focused on constructing the designs with precision and with high-quality materials. It challenges traditional designs by pushing creative...

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New leak says Samsung Galaxy A90 pair won't get a sliding camera

The Samsung Galaxy A90's presence is the rumor mill has been rather confusing so far. What was initially believed to be a re-branded Galaxy A80 for different markets was later mistakenly associated with a mysterious new Galaxy R series. Thankfully, after the latest batch of leaks, the story is starting to make more sense. As far as we currently know the Galaxy A90 moniker will be a reality. In fact a total of two handsets will likely carry it - SM-A905 and SM-A908, probably along with some other "Pro" moniker. Both are expected to feature a Snapdragon 855 chipset - marking a...

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Top 100 Cosmetics Trends in June - From Celebrity Skincare Lines to Dentist-Approved Lipsticks (TrendHunter.com)

(TrendHunter.com) The June 2019 cosmetics trends cover the latest in skincare, makeup, and grooming—highlighting the advancements made in both product development and marketing strategy. To advertise its new...

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OnePlus 7 Pro gets a price cut in Canada

The OnePlus 7 Pro has received a price cut in Canada. The base model with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage is now down from CAD999 ($760/€670) to CAD899 ($685/€605). The 8GB/256GB and 12GB/256GB models, on the other hand, got a price cut of CAD110 ($85/€75) and now cost CAD939 ($715/€630) and CAD1,009 ($770/€680) respectively. You can purchase the OnePlus 7 Pro at the new price from OnePlus Canada's official website. That said, this is a permanent price drop and those who purchased the OnePlus 7 Pro between 10 am ET on May 17 and 12 pm ET on June 28 will get a refund for the difference...

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Slavery-Themed Custom Footwear - Design by Disruption & the Shoe Surgeon Produce Activist Sneakers (TrendHunter.com)

(TrendHunter.com) These activist sneakers are the product of a collaboration between New York City-based firm Design by Disruption and custom footwear purveyor The Shoe Surgeon. Embracing political and social...

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Hybrid Athletic Military Sneakers - The Balmain Troop Strap Trainer Has a Glove-Like Leather Upper (TrendHunter.com)

(TrendHunter.com) The Balmain Troop Strap Trainer is one of the latest creations from the high-fashion house that has been created with haute aesthetics and athletics in mind. Positioned as the brand's first...

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Samsung Galaxy A50 gets Night Mode, Super Slo-Mo, and June security patch in new update

Samsung has released a new software update for the Galaxy A50 in India which brings in the June 2019 security patch to the phone. This new firmware requires a 422MB download and sports version number A505FDDU2ASF2. And, while the changelog only mentions improvements to the stability of Knox Guard and security of the device, a user has reported that this build also brings in new camera features to the Galaxy A50 like Night Mode and Super Slo-Mo video recording. However, these features aren't automatically accessible and you have to reset the camera settings to use...

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Top 100 Fashion Trends in July - From Pride-Honoring Sportswear to Psychedelic Game-Themed Fashion (TrendHunter.com)

(TrendHunter.com) The range of July 2019 fashion trends stems from numerous different inspirational roots as the summer season begins to thrive. There are many luxury fashion labels that unveiled their works for...

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Water-Activated Skincare Products - The HL Daily Micro Peel is Geared Toward All Skin Types (TrendHunter.com)

(TrendHunter.com) Morning rituals are important and there are many products on the market that attempt to bring consumers the greatest possible value — this Daily Micro Peel is one of them. Launched by HL Always...

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Trump confirms US companies will continue to sell to Huawei

US president Trump made a few very important and surprisingly hopeful announcements regarding the US - Huawei saga at today's G20 summit. In case you haven't been following the recent ban closely, here is a quick refresher course to get you up to speed. But aside from all the complex political and economic concerns, the situation quite simply boils down to major losses and setbacks on all sides. Hence, the extreme backlash, followed by bargaining and delays and more recently, legal loopholes just to keep the delicate economic balance between the US and China. Well, at the risk of...

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Augmented Reality Footwear Apps - A New Gucci App Uses AR for Shoes (TrendHunter.com)

(TrendHunter.com) Gucci is heightening its focus on tech, as the company has recently stated that it will launch a Gucci app that will use augmented reality for footwear. The app allows users to try on virtual shoes,...

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Street-Ready Motorcycle Boots - The Dainese Tan-Tan Boots Have a Protective Yet Stylish Design (TrendHunter.com)

(TrendHunter.com) The Dainese Tan-Tan Boots have been created by the classic motorcycle gear brand as a retro-inspired option for consumers who are looking to stay prepared and stylish. Featuring a classically...

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Divergent Beauty Campaigns - Urban Decay's 'Pretty Different' Stars Ezra Miller, Joey King & Lizzo (TrendHunter.com)

(TrendHunter.com) Urban Decay's Pretty Different campaign is all about encouraging consumers to challenge established beauty conventions and express themselves however they see fit. According to the brand, &#...

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Temperature-Regulating Travel Pants - The Boundary Supply Chase Pants are Made with Recycled Fabric (TrendHunter.com)

(TrendHunter.com) The Boundary Supply Chase Pants are a high-quality garment for avid travelers or those who lead active lifestyles who are looking for ways to maintain unrestricted comfort. The pants are crafted...

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Friday, June 28, 2019

OnePlus 7 OxygenOS 9.5.6 update arrives with June 2019 security patch

The OnePlus 7 got OxygenOS 9.5.4 update earlier this month which came with DC Dimming and Fnatic Mode. And a week later, it received OxygenOS 9.5.5 with May 2019 security patch and camera improvements. Now, this latest OnePlus flagship is getting its third update of the month - OxygenOS 9.5.6. This new firmware comes with improvements to the photo and audio quality, and that's as specific as it gets as OnePlus hasn't provided any details about these improvements. That said, OxygenOS 9.5.6 also bumps up the Android security patch level to June 2019 and squashes some bugs. Here's the...

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Luxurious Custom Trainers - Ermenegildo Zegna's 'My Claudio' is a Performance-Ready Range (TrendHunter.com)

(TrendHunter.com) Ermenegildo Zegna launches a chic and performance-ready range of custom trainers and the silhouette is available in a variety of color combinations. The model, which is dubbed ‘My Claudio,&#...

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Timeless Emblem Jewelry - Louis Vuitton's B Blossom Line Spotlights the Brand's 123-Year-Old Emblem (TrendHunter.com)

(TrendHunter.com) The design of Louis Vuitton’s B Blossom collection introduces stylish emblem jewelry that's entirely based on the luxury brand's 123-year-old-emblem, which was originally created by...

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10 Virtual Try-On Experiences - From Physics-Based Try-On Mirrors to AR Eyewear Try-Ons (TrendHunter.com)

(TrendHunter.com) Depending on your personality, the environment, and the context, try-on experiences in brick-and-mortar stores, or when you are thinking of taking a risk and buying something online, can prove to be...

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Male Skincare Ambassadors - Jonathan Van Ness is the Face of Biossance's Squalane Skincare (TrendHunter.com)

(TrendHunter.com) 100% plant-based, sustainable squalane skincare brand Biossance recently named Jonathan Van Ness as its first celebrity ambassador, who will play a role in an education initiative this summer. This...

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Illusory Waterfall Installations - Burt's Bees' Oasis in the City Promotes Its Natural Lip Balms (TrendHunter.com)

(TrendHunter.com) Burt's Bees created an oasis in the city with an optical illusion waterfall to promote its range of sustainably made Tinted Lip Balm products. The installation in London’s Covent Garden...

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Science-Focused Brightening Creams - Good Science Beauty Launched 004-Br: Skin Brightening Cream (TrendHunter.com)

(TrendHunter.com) For consumers looking to enhance their skin's complexion with technology-driven skincare, Good Science Beauty recently announced the launch of its new 004-Br: Skin Brightening Cream. This state-...

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Outdoor Beauty Kits - Kinfield's Weekender Kit Contains a Handy Product Trio (TrendHunter.com)

(TrendHunter.com) The three-piece Weekender Kit by Kinfield provides some of the essentials for keeping cool and comfortable in the great outdoors. The kit contains full-size yet travel-friendly versions of the brand&#...

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Redmi 7A teased in India, might launch alongside the Redmi K20 series next month

The Redmi 7A announced last month will soon make its way to India. The confirmation was brought by Xiaomi India's Managing Director Manu Jain who teased the launch of this smartphone on Twitter. Jain also said that the company sold a total of 23.6 Million units of the Redmi 4A, 5A, and 6A in India as of April 2019. The launch date of the Redmi 7A hasn't been revealed yet, but we believe this budget smartphone will be made official in India alongside the Redmi K20 and K20 Pro that are slated to make their Indian debut in mid-July. The Redmi 7A is powered by Snapdragon 439 SoC and...

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Huawei P30 Pro teardown reveals how many US parts are in there

The ongoing trade war between the United States and China makes people wonder how much will it affect Huawei, but Nikkei Asian Review went one step further. The media published a detailed teardown of a Huawei P30 Pro unit revealing how many US-made parts are in there. The answer is just 15 out of the total of 1,631, but they account for 16.3% of the total production cost. Cost in USD / Percentage of total Number of parts / Percentage of total China 138.61 / 38.1% 80 / 4.9% Japan 83.71 / 23% 869 / 53.2% USA ...

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Reflective Night Running Sneakers - adidas Originals Pushes the Performance of the Nite Jogger (TrendHunter.com)

(TrendHunter.com) adidas Originals is updating its night running sneakers — the Nite Jogger, through a collaboration with “the world's leading manufacturer of high-visibility reflective materials”

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Sky Diving Fashion Shows - This Fashion Show Was Aired on Wix's 'Up for Anything' Web Series (TrendHunter.com)

(TrendHunter.com) The runway was given an entirely new meaning after YouTuber Jesse Wellens tapped fashion designer Josh Kercher for a unique project—a sky diving fashion show that would be aired through Wix&#...

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Samsung is launching a design contest with a $40,000 prize pool

Two years ago, Samsung and Deezen magazine launched a design competition for QLED TV stands and this year, the two join together for another design contest but this time for mobile devices and smart wearables. Samsung Mobile Design Competition and Dezeen, a design magazine, are looking for some fresh ideas on new accessories for Galaxy smartphones, tablets and wearables. Winners in each category will split a $40,000 prize pool. Accessories can be smartphone and tablet cases, watch straps or earbuds cases. However, Samsung is looking for enhanced user experience on top of the pleasing...

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Realme X Spiderman Edition arrives with custom themes in a special retail box

Yesterday the Realme X Spiderman Edition was teased by the Indian CEO Madhav Sheth, and now the phone is official. It is a Pearl White Realme X, but comes with а red case and special themes for the UI. Otherwise, it is pretty much the same 8/128 GB device that keeps the price tag unchanged. The phone has a red retail box, packing the regular White phone and the case with the Spiderman: Far From Home logo. There is also the standard VOOC 3.0 charger and the proprietary cable. It is already listed on Realme China's website, where the whole package can be pre-ordered. The...

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Xiaomi Mi CC9 and CC9e specs revealed by TENAA, CC9 Meitu Custom Edition confirmed

Xiaomi will unveil the Mi CC9 on July 2 and the company has already confirmed some of its specs like the 48MP rear and the 32MP front-facing camera. Now, thanks to TENAA, we got the full picture. A Xiaomi smartphone listed on TENAA bearing model number M1904F3BT, which is very likely the Mi CC9, confirms that the smartphone will be powered by an octa-core processor clocked at 2.2 GHz and come in three memory versions - 4GB/64GB, 6GB/128GB, and 8GB/256GB. The CPU suggests we are looking at either a Snapdragon 710 or Snapdragon 730 chipsets as they alone in the current Qualcomm lineup match...

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Sustainable High-Top Sneakers - Converse Renew Canvas is Made from Used Plastic Bottles (TrendHunter.com)

(TrendHunter.com) Converse Renew Canvas introduces a new kind of upper material for the upper portion of the footwear brand's iconic footwear designs that are made entirely of recycled polyester from used...

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Shoppable Show Platforms - Gen Z-Targeted NTWRK Shares "Shopping at the Speed of Culture" (TrendHunter.com)

(TrendHunter.com) NTWRK, a shoppable, celebrity-studded network targeted at Gen Z and young Millennial consumers, is being called the next-gen QVC. NTWRK is on a mission to share “shopping at the speed of...

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Realme brings new teaser for the X Spider-Man edition, lets you win tickets for the movie

Realme announced its collaboration with Marvel yesterday for the Realme X smartphone arriving with a Spider-Man: Far From Home limited edition with special retail package. Today the company followed it up with a video teaser as well as a special promotion that will let Indian fans win tickets for the screening of the movie. Meanwhile, the Indian division of the company is giving out invites for an exclusive screening of the movie in Delhi before in reaches theaters. There is a raffle on the company's website that would also land the winners a bag of Spider-Man goodies. In...

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Lenovo Z6 will come with a 6.39-inch OLED display and a UD fingerprint scanner

The Lenovo Z6 is coming soon, and while the company hasn't announced the launch date yet, it has confirmed a few of its features like the Snapdragon 730 SoC, triple rear camera, and 4,000 mAh battery. Now Lenovo has revealed some details about the phone's display as well. This Chinese tech giant has confirmed that the Z6 will sport a 6.39-inch notched OLED display and have a screen-to-body ratio of 93.1%. The screen will come with HDR10 and DCI-P3 wide color gamut support and have a peak brightness of 600 nits. Furthermore, it will have a sampling rate of 120 Hz and feature De-Mura...

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Thursday, June 27, 2019

Jony Ive leaves Apple, to start his own creative company

The person behind the iconic designs of the iPhone, iPod and the Mac, Jony Ive, is leaving Apple, after more than two decades at Cupertino. He revealed the next adventure in his life will be his own creative agency, called LoveFrom. It will launch in 2020, with Apple as its first client. Jony Ive, or as is his full name, Sir Jonathan Paul Ive, will have no immediate successor. People like Alan Dye, the director of the UI team, and Evans Hankey, the leader of the industrial design team, will report to Apple's COO. Speaking about his departure, Ive simply said: This just seems...

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Twitter adds new policy aimed at high-profile government officials

The term "public interest" is hard to define, especially when a public official has gone on record (i.e. actually tweeted) statements that violate Twitter's rules and clearly condone acts of violence. If you haven't figured out by now, the new policy change is aimed largely at President Trump, whose every (often inaccurate and reckless) Tweets are endlessly analyzed and reported in the news around the world. Starting today, Twitter will enable a new policy on the accounts of government officials that fit the following criteria: Be or represent a government official, be running...

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Fast Food Jewelry Giveaways - White Castle's Dr Pepper Ring Thing Giveaway Offers Luxury Jewelry (TrendHunter.com)

(TrendHunter.com) Fast food burger chain White Castle is offering its Chicken Rings at a discount all summer long and to celebrate, it is kicking off the start of the season with the Dr Pepper Ring Thing Giveaway....

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