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Bolton on taking Kim's word on Warmbier death: 'My opinion doesn't matter'

Posted: 03 Mar 2019 09:51 AM PST

Bolton on taking Kim's word on Warmbier death: 'My opinion doesn't matter'President Trump's national security adviser says that his opinion about whether Kim Jong Un knew about the torture of Otto Warmbier in North Korea is irrevelant.


Four US tourists, pilot killed in Kenya chopper crash

Posted: 03 Mar 2019 04:04 PM PST

Four US tourists, pilot killed in Kenya chopper crashFour American tourists and a Kenyan pilot were killed when their helicopter crashed on a remote island in a lake in northwest Kenya, police said Monday. "There were five people on board, four of them were US citizens and the pilot, Capt Marious Magonga," the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority said in a statement. Magonga was also a pilot for Kenya's deputy president, William Ruto, who owned the crashed helicopter.


Alabama tornado: Devastating weather kills at least 23 including children as storm destroys homes

Posted: 03 Mar 2019 05:05 PM PST

Alabama tornado: Devastating weather kills at least 23 including children as storm destroys homesAt least 23 people including children have died after a tornado swept through the southern US state of Alabama on Sunday. Emergency workers were at the scene pulling bodies and the injured out of the rubble of hundreds of homes damaged by the severe weather. "The challenge is the sheer volume of the debris where all the homes were located," Sheriff Jay Jones told CNN.


Huawei CFO suing Canada over December arrest

Posted: 03 Mar 2019 03:20 PM PST

Huawei CFO suing Canada over December arrestThe lawyers for Huawei Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou are suing the Canadian government, its border agency and federal police, alleging their client was detained, searched and interrogated for three hours in violation of her constitutional rights. Canada arrested Meng in Vancouver on Dec. 1 at the request of the United States, which has brought sweeping charges against her and China's Huawei Technologies Co that portray the company as a threat to U.S. national security. Meng was charged with bank and wire fraud to violate American sanctions against Iran.


Rep. Ilhan Omar responds to House committee chair's charge of 'vile, anti-Semitic slur'

Posted: 04 Mar 2019 03:27 AM PST

Rep. Ilhan Omar responds to House committee chair's charge of 'vile, anti-Semitic slur'Rep. Ilhan Omar is facing criticism and charges of anti-Semitism from her own party's leadership for comments about the political influence of Israel.


Ex-West Virginia staffer disputes making anti-Muslim comment

Posted: 03 Mar 2019 01:49 PM PST

Ex-West Virginia staffer disputes making anti-Muslim commentCHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A former West Virginia Capitol staffer is disputing anti-Muslim comments a lawmaker said she made in response to an Islamophobic display outside the House of Delegates chamber.


Two sisters aged 5 and 8 'miraculously' found after 44 hours in Californian wilderness

Posted: 04 Mar 2019 03:48 AM PST

Two sisters aged 5 and 8 'miraculously' found after 44 hours in Californian wildernessArmed with some outdoor survival training, granola bars and pink rubber boots, five- and eight-year-old sisters survived 44 hours in rugged Northern California wilderness before they were found dehydrated and cold but in good spirits on Sunday, authorities said. A fire chief and firefighter from a local volunteer department found Leia and Caroline Carrico in a wooded area about 1½ miles (2.3 kilometres) from their home in the small community of Benbow, where they had last been seen Friday afternoon, Humboldt County Sheriff William Honsal said. Benbow is about 200 miles (320 kilometers) northwest of Sacramento. The girls were "safe and sound" and uninjured, thanks in part to survival training they got with their local 4-H club, Mr Honsal said. "This is an absolute miracle," he said. "This is rugged territory, this is an extreme environment. How they were out there for 44 hours is pretty amazing." The sisters were last seen on Friday outside their home in California Credit: Humboldt County Sheriff's Office via AP A photo of one of the girls posted by the sheriff's office and already being widely shared on social media shows her wearing pink rubber boots, dirty jeans, a long pink shirt and a woolen cap. She is standing while a firefighter kneels down and talks to her. One person commented that "she looks like a seasoned outdoor gal" while another said, "those little adventurers will sure have a story to tell!" Mr Honsal said the girls were given fresh warm clothes, water and food and were being assessed but were in good spirits and doing well. "A lot of us didn't get any sleep the last 48 hours or so," Mr Honsal said. "To have a positive outcome like this is just absolutely amazing ... These girls definitely have a survival story to tell." He said the firefighters who found the girls had followed their boot prints. The firefighters were part of a massive search of a vast and rugged rural area that included a dozen agencies, including the National Guard, helicopters and tracking dogs. Rescuers were hopeful about finding the girls Saturday after they came across prints from their boots and wrappers from granola bars, Lt. Mike Fridley said. "The wrappers showed us a direction from where they started to where the wrappers ended up at," Mr Fridley said. Mr Fridley said he was the one who got to call the girls' mother and tell them her daughters were alive. "She melted on the phone," he said.


U.S. Closes Jerusalem Consulate and Downgrades Its Diplomatic Mission to Palestine

Posted: 04 Mar 2019 02:30 AM PST

U.S. Closes Jerusalem Consulate and Downgrades Its Diplomatic Mission to PalestineThe United States has officially shuttered its consulate in Jerusalem, downgrading the status of its main diplomatic mission to the Palestinians by folding it into the U.S. Embassy to Israel.


The Seven Reveals: Lessons from the Trump-Kim Hanoi Summit

Posted: 04 Mar 2019 04:05 AM PST

The Seven Reveals: Lessons from the Trump-Kim Hanoi SummitDiplomacy suffered a serious setback, but the door is still open.


Pakistan airspace fully reopened, says aviation authority

Posted: 04 Mar 2019 01:14 AM PST

Pakistan airspace fully reopened, says aviation authorityPakistan fully reopened its airspace on Monday, authorities said, days after it closed its skies to all air travel, leaving thousands stranded worldwide as tensions with nuclear arch-rival India soared. The decision to close the airspace came last Wednesday after a rare aerial dogfight between India and Pakistan over the disputed territory of Kashmir ignited fears of an all-out conflict, with world powers rushing to urge restraint. "All airports across Pakistan are operational and airspace reopened," a spokeswoman for the Civil Aviation Authority told AFP Monday, adding the process had been completed by 1:00 pm (0800 GMT).


Drivers capture avalanche tearing down side of Colorado mountain

Posted: 03 Mar 2019 10:18 PM PST

Drivers capture avalanche tearing down side of Colorado mountainDrivers going down a Colorado highway had quite the close call, after an avalanche ripped down the side of a mountain in front of them.On Sunday afternoon, said avalanche moved down through Ten Mile Canyon, located between Frisco and Copper Mountain.SEE ALSO: Perfect weather conditions turned this Canadian street into a skating rinkThere were several videos of the incident posted online, capturing the snow piling down toward the road.> Caught on camera: @KDVR viewer captured this video of an avalanche near I-70 today in Ten Mile Canyon between Frisco and Copper Mountain. CoWX KDVR pic.twitter.com/eL6uIwB4c3> > -- Jeremy Hubbard (@JeremyHubbard) March 3, 2019Another video posted by Brandon Ciullo on Facebook shows the hazy aftermath of the avalanche, which brought traffic to a halt.Colorado State Patrol Trooper Tim Schaefer told The Denver Post there were no injuries, and no cars buried as a result of the avalanche. "It was more than a dusting of snow. There was also tree debris on the road," he told the newspaper. > Avalanche on March 3rd in Tenmile Canyon in Summit County, Colorado. The highway was unaffected by the avalanche. Avalanche debris collected in Tenmile Creek which is underneath the avalanche path and away from the highway. pic.twitter.com/44c1E3z8eN> > -- CAIC:Statewide Info (@COAvalancheInfo) March 3, 2019The highway was temporarily closed as emergency services worked to clear the snow debris off the road. It was reopened later that evening.The Colorado Avalanche Information Center issued an avalanche warning until Monday morning, noting conditions are "very dangerous due to large amounts of snowfall and strong westerly winds."> Snow debris from Avalanche slide today on I-70 SumCo pic.twitter.com/0dBmiFnEoU> > -- SCSOPIO (@SummitSheriffCO) March 4, 2019 WATCH: Elon Musk's Not-a-Flamethrower is silly, and not a flamethrower


Tesla's store-shuttering strategy may pull the rug out of solar

Posted: 03 Mar 2019 10:19 PM PST

Tesla's store-shuttering strategy may pull the rug out of solarTesla Inc's sudden decision to shutter the bulk of its stores around the world raises a red flag over the future of its solar branch, a declining business it paid $2.6 billion for in a controversial 2016 deal. Chief Executive Elon Musk's announcement on Thursday that the electric vehicle maker would close "many" of its stores around the world to sell cars online-only removes the only retail outlet for solar sales since Musk pulled the plug on a partnership with Home Depot last June. "Solar is now the stepchild at Tesla.


'Pursuit of justice': Sacramento mall shut down as protests continue over Stephon Clark decision

Posted: 03 Mar 2019 05:16 PM PST

'Pursuit of justice': Sacramento mall shut down as protests continue over Stephon Clark decisionA group's sit-in shut down a Sacramento mall on the 2nd day of protests after prosecutors declined to charge the officers who killed Stephon Clark.


Guaido Warns Supporters of Long Struggle After Aid Gambit Failed

Posted: 04 Mar 2019 12:44 PM PST

Guaido Warns Supporters of Long Struggle After Aid Gambit FailedObviously not," Guaido told supporters at a Caracas rally. After days of speculation over how he would sneak back into Venezuela without being arrested, the opposition leader took a Copa Airlines flight straight to the nation's biggest airport, effectively daring the government of President Nicolas Maduro to act against him.


Pope Francis Says Secret Archives On Holocaust-Era Pope Pius XII Will Be Opened Early

Posted: 04 Mar 2019 05:55 AM PST

Pope Francis Says Secret Archives On Holocaust-Era Pope Pius XII Will Be Opened EarlyPope Pius XII has been accused of not speaking out against the Holocaust


Bill Clinton has 2020 advice, but few candidates seeking it

Posted: 04 Mar 2019 06:29 AM PST

Bill Clinton has 2020 advice, but few candidates seeking itWASHINGTON (AP) — Nearly 20 years after he left the White House, Bill Clinton is still sought after for advice by some Democrats running for president. But the names on his dance card in recent months underscore how much his standing in the party has changed.


Google Study: Male Employees Are Underpaid More Often Than Females

Posted: 04 Mar 2019 11:05 AM PST

Google Study: Male Employees Are Underpaid More Often Than FemalesGoogle released an internal analysis on Monday that indicates its male employees received less pay than other employees for doing the same work more often than their female counterparts.As a result of the findings, which were first reported by the New York Times, Google provided an additional $9.7 million to 10,677 employees, the majority of whom are men, to compensate them for unexplained discrepancies between their 2018 pay and that of co-workers who have the same responsibilities.Google conducts a pay-equity analysis on an annual basis in order to "look for unexplained differences in total compensation (salary, bonus, and equity) across demographic groups," according to a blog post published Monday on the company website. The analysis included 91 percent of the company's total workforce, and excluded only those employees who work in a role with fewer than 30 other employees or employees representing fewer than five demographic groups.The study did not take into account other factors that might result in a gender-pay disparity, such as discrimination that leads to fewer women receiving promotions, or a phenomenon known as "leveling," in which women may receive a lower starting salary than equally qualified men."Our pay equity analysis ensures that compensation is fair for employees in the same job, at the same level, location and performance," the blog post read. "But we know that's only part of the story. Because leveling, performance ratings and promotion impact pay, this year, we are undertaking a comprehensive review of these processes to make sure the outcomes are fair and equitable for all employees."Google is currently facing a class-action lawsuit in California that alleges widespread discrimination against female employees. The company is also facing a class-action lawsuit initially filed in 2017 by James Damore, a software engineer who was fired for circulating a memo that argued the disparity in gender representation and pay within the company may reflect biological differences between men and women that affect inherent interest levels in various fields.The Department of Labor opened an investigation into the company in April 2017 after finding "systemic compensation disparities against women pretty much across the entire workforce."


Russia-Israel team to eye foreign forces' pullout from Syria

Posted: 03 Mar 2019 05:47 AM PST

Russia-Israel team to eye foreign forces' pullout from SyriaPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that Israel and Russia are to form a joint team to examine the withdrawal of foreign forces from Syria. Israel is seeking the removal of Iranian forces and has vowed to keep its main enemy from entrenching itself militarily in the neighbouring country. Netanyahu met Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday in Moscow to discuss Iran's presence in Syria.


Flight data recorder recovered from fatal Texas cargo plane crash

Posted: 03 Mar 2019 12:38 PM PST

Flight data recorder recovered from fatal Texas cargo plane crashThe NTSB also posted two photos on Twitter showing the battered bright orange recorder found in the murky waters of Trinity Bay, near the small city of Anahuac. The Amazon Prime Air cargo plane operated by Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings was flying to Houston from Miami when it nosedived into the bay, about 20 miles (32 km) southeast of Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport. After the NTSB said on Friday that investigators recovered the cockpit voice recorder from the Boeing 767 cargo jetliner, the discovery of its flight data recorder could further help determine what caused the crash, which has been unclear.


Air Force Halts Tanker Deliveries After Finding Planes Are Full of Trash

Posted: 04 Mar 2019 10:24 AM PST

Air Force Halts Tanker Deliveries After Finding Planes Are Full of TrashUnwanted tools and debris could pose a danger to flight crews.


March madness: Heavy snow, bitter cold roll across nation as winter storm descends

Posted: 03 Mar 2019 07:27 PM PST

March madness: Heavy snow, bitter cold roll across nation as winter storm descendsA wave of harsh weather was driving heavy snow from California's Sierra Nevada to New England and creating deadly tornadoes in the Southeast.


Hollywood Madam: Want to stop human trafficking? Legalize consensual sex for money.

Posted: 04 Mar 2019 11:32 AM PST

Hollywood Madam: Want to stop human trafficking? Legalize consensual sex for money.Why would a wealthy and powerful man like Robert Kraft allegedly pay for sex from women at a Florida strip-mall massage parlor? Don't overthink it.


American Airlines apologizes for kicking a mother and baby off flight for skin condition

Posted: 03 Mar 2019 03:35 PM PST

American Airlines apologizes for kicking a mother and baby off flight for skin conditionJordan Flake says she was kicked off a flight with her toddler after an American Airlines employee inquired about her "rash" right before takeoff.


McConnell: Enough Senate votes to reject Trump's wall move

Posted: 04 Mar 2019 04:19 PM PST

McConnell: Enough Senate votes to reject Trump's wall moveLOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell acknowledged Monday that opponents of President Donald Trump's declaration of a national emergency along the U.S.-Mexico border have enough votes in the Republican-led Senate to prevail on a resolution aimed at blocking the move.


Best American pancake recipe: try an international twist this Pancake Day

Posted: 04 Mar 2019 02:10 AM PST

Best American pancake recipe: try an international twist this Pancake DayShrove Tuesday 2019 is just around the corner. Pancake Day falls on Tuesday, March 5th - but why not try something a bit more international this year? If you're in the mood for a feast, why not whip up a batch of these American pancakes for brunch with sweet banana, juicy blueberries, maple syrup and cinnamon. Here's an easy and delicious recipe to try.  American Pancakes SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS 2 eggs, beaten 150ml milk 2 knobs of butter (1 melted) 150g plain flour 1 tsp baking powder ½ tsp cinnamon 1 tbsp brown sugar ½ tsp salt 1 banana 1 handful of mixed berries 1 tsp maple syrup METHOD Whisk the eggs and milk together until foamy, then add a knob of melted butter. Mix the dry ingredients in a bowl. Pour in the egg mixture and whisk furiously until lump-free. Mash the banana and add to the mixture. Chuck a knob of butter in a hot pan until it bubbles. Ladle the mixture into the pan to form a pancake shape. Sprinkle a few berries on top of each pancake quickly before it cooks. Flip over when the pancake begins to bubble and is golden brown underneath. Cook until it has risen and is golden. Serve stacked, with a drizzle of maple syrup. More from Sorted Food More on pancake toppings and fillings.


Hero's welcome as opposition leader Guaido returns to Venezuela

Posted: 04 Mar 2019 01:36 PM PST

Hero's welcome as opposition leader Guaido returns to VenezuelaVenezuela's opposition leader Juan Guaido received a hero's welcome from thousands of flag-waving supporters chanting "Yes, you can!" as he returned to Caracas on Monday, defying the threat of arrest from embattled President Nicolas Maduro's government. There, Guaido announced a new protest march for Saturday to ramp up the pressure on Maduro. "All of Venezuela will return to the streets.


Photos of the Lamborghini Aventador SVJ Roadster

Posted: 04 Mar 2019 12:02 PM PST

Photos of the Lamborghini Aventador SVJ Roadster


Qualcomm launches patent challenge to Apple ahead of antitrust case

Posted: 04 Mar 2019 04:53 AM PST

Qualcomm launches patent challenge to Apple ahead of antitrust caseQualcomm, the world's biggest maker of mobile chips, alleges in federal court in San Diego that Apple violated three of its patents, and is asking for tens of millions of dollars or more in damages. The patent case is part of a two-year series of lawsuits around the world between the companies. Apple has alleged that Qualcomm engaged in illegal patent practices to protect a dominant position in the chip market, and Qualcomm has accused Apple of using its technology without compensation.


This Brand-New Electric Sports Car Charges 80 Percent of Its Battery in Five Minutes

Posted: 04 Mar 2019 11:02 AM PST

This Brand-New Electric Sports Car Charges 80 Percent of Its Battery in Five MinutesThe Piëch Mark Zero can zip from zero to 60 m.p.h. in three seconds, while driving for more than 300 miles of battery power, all for a very steep price


U.S. woman’s family arrested for murder first pinned on panhandler: police

Posted: 03 Mar 2019 11:01 PM PST

U.S. woman's family arrested for murder first pinned on panhandler: policeThe husband and stepdaughter of Jacquelyn Smith, a woman thought stabbed to death by a panhandler, were arrested while trying to leave the country at the Mexican border. Rough cut - no reporter narration.


Former Democratic Colorado Governor Hickenlooper joins presidential race

Posted: 04 Mar 2019 07:58 AM PST

Former Democratic Colorado Governor Hickenlooper joins presidential raceHickenlooper, 67, will tout his business background and two terms in office, during which Colorado's economy soared and the state expanded healthcare and passed a gun control law. "I've proven again and again I can bring people together to produce the progressive change Washington has failed to deliver," he said in a statement announcing his campaign on Monday, adding "we ... need to get things done." He is the second governor to enter the Democratic race, following Washington Governor Jay Inslee, and joins a slew of sitting U.S. senators who have already begun campaigns. Hickenlooper will hold a campaign launch in Denver on Thursday and then travel to Iowa, the state which holds the first nominating contest, for the weekend.


Teachers in Oakland approve contract ending strike

Posted: 03 Mar 2019 08:27 PM PST

Teachers in Oakland approve contract ending strikeOakland teachers will be back in their classrooms Monday after union members voted to approve a contract deal with district officials.


Hundreds leave IS-held area in Syria as fighting slows down

Posted: 04 Mar 2019 02:48 PM PST

Hundreds leave IS-held area in Syria as fighting slows downBAGHOUZ, Syria (AP) — Hundreds of people, including Islamic State fighters, evacuated the extremist group's last foothold in eastern Syria on Monday, after U.S.-backed Syrian fighters again slowed their offensive to allow a way out of the tiny enclave.


10 Stupendous Stouts You Ought To Drink This St. Patrick's Day

Posted: 04 Mar 2019 01:20 PM PST

10 Stupendous Stouts You Ought To Drink This St. Patrick's Day


Bangladesh returns 'lost' Myanmar soldier

Posted: 02 Mar 2019 11:55 PM PST

Bangladesh returns 'lost' Myanmar soldierBangladesh forces handed back on Sunday a Myanmar soldier more than two months after he strayed across the border into a jungle in the Muslim-majority nation, a senior official said. Aung Bo Bo Thein, 30, was detained by Bangladeshi security forces on January 24 near the southern town of Naikhongchhari, Brigadier General Sajedur Rahman told AFP. Today we have handed him over to Myanmar border police through a flag meeting," said Rahman, border guard regional commander.


Community honors Colorado firefighter after battle with brain tumor

Posted: 03 Mar 2019 11:01 AM PST

Community honors Colorado firefighter after battle with brain tumorEmotional video showed the heart-wrenching procession as Cody Mooney was escorted for an organ donation procedure.


Volkswagen's Latest I.D. Concept Is an Electric Dune Buggy Built Purely for Fun

Posted: 04 Mar 2019 11:20 AM PST

Volkswagen's Latest I.D. Concept Is an Electric Dune Buggy Built Purely for FunVW is taking electric cars seriously, but this latest variation on the MEB EV platform is amusingly retro.


The Latest: 2 young California sisters found alive

Posted: 03 Mar 2019 11:49 AM PST

The Latest: 2 young California sisters found aliveEUREKA, Calif. (AP) — The Latest on two sisters who went missing from their home Friday (all times local):


Jesse Jackson says Trump would probably have been 'with the stormtroopers' on 'Bloody Sunday' in Selma

Posted: 03 Mar 2019 08:53 AM PST

Jesse Jackson says Trump would probably have been 'with the stormtroopers' on 'Bloody Sunday' in SelmaJackson was attending the annual Martin Luther King and Coretta Scott King Unity Breakfast, which also hosted several current Democratic presidential candidates.


Tickets on sale now for new Southwest Airlines Hawaii flights beginning March 17

Posted: 04 Mar 2019 10:54 AM PST

Tickets on sale now for new Southwest Airlines Hawaii flights beginning March 17The airline's first flights to Hawaii begin in March from Oakland to Honolulu. One-way fares started at $49.


Washington wants to know if Pakistan used U.S.-built jets to down Indian warplane

Posted: 03 Mar 2019 09:42 AM PST

Washington wants to know if Pakistan used U.S.-built jets to down Indian warplanePakistan and India both carried out aerial bombing missions this week, including a clash on Wednesday that saw an Indian pilot shot down over the disputed region of Kashmir in an incident that alarmed global powers and sparked fears of a war. A Pakistan military spokesman on Wednesday denied Indian claims that Pakistan used F-16 jets. Pakistan returned the captured Indian pilot on Friday in a high-profile handover Islamabad touted as a "peace gesture", which appeared to significantly dial down tensions, but both sides remain on high alert.


9 Best Value Stocks to Buy in 2019

Posted: 04 Mar 2019 08:45 AM PST

9 Best Value Stocks to Buy in 2019Great stocks to buy for value.


Russia Pledges to Help Venezuela Avoid Military Intervention

Posted: 03 Mar 2019 04:24 AM PST

Russia Pledges to Help Venezuela Avoid Military Intervention"We are very concerned that the U.S. are ready for any kind of provocation to start bloodshed and justify military intervention in Venezuela," Matvienko told Vice President Delcy Rodriguez. "We'll do everything possible to avoid this.


You might never even use one of the Galaxy S10’s best new features

Posted: 04 Mar 2019 06:26 AM PST

You might never even use one of the Galaxy S10's best new featuresAfter what seems like an eternity thanks to months of leaks and rumors, Samsung's new Galaxy S10 family of phones will finally be released this Friday. You can read our full in-depth Galaxy S10 review if you want to learn everything you need to know about the new phones, but suffice it to say they are by far the best new Android smartphones money can buy right now. Last year's flagship smartphone lineup from Samsung was boring and uninspired. The Galaxy S9, Galaxy S9+, and Galaxy Note 9 all recycled Samsung's old designs from 2017 and failed to introduce any compelling new features. Samsung's smartphone sales took a huge hit as a result, but the company clearly learned its lesson because the 2019 Galaxy S10 lineup rights all of the wrongs from 2018.Samsung's Galaxy S10e, Galaxy S10, and Galaxy S10+ all feature sleek designs that showcase a new kind of all-screen setup. They have tiny bezels above and below the gorgeous Dynamic AMOLED screens, and then the selfie cameras are situated inside holes that have been cut out of the screens themselves. It's a nifty solution that some people will like much more than a traditional notch, and it's definitely a big selling point for Samsung's new flagships. But the Galaxy S10 family is about much more than just a new design, because it's packed full of cool new features that Android fans are going to love.The new cameras on Samsung's Galaxy S10 lineup are incredible, and the in-display fingerprint sensor is a breath of fresh air. There are also plenty of other new features to get excited about if you plan to buy a new Galaxy S10 phone later this week. That said, there's one new feature in particular that has been generating a ton of buzz, and we're not entirely convinced that it's warranted. It's an awesome and innovative new feature, for sure. But once the novelty wears off, it's also a feature that most people probably won't use very often, if at all.On the Galaxy S10e, Galaxy S10, and Galaxy S10+, Samsung has introduced a novel new capability called Wireless PowerShare. The Galaxy S10 family of phones are among the first to have this new feature, but it's something that's expected to become quite popular this year on flagship smartphones.Where as most flagship phones can be charged wirelessly when you place them on a wireless charging pad or stand, Samsung's Galaxy S10 can also become a wireless charging pad itself. Simply enable Wireless PowerShare and place your phone face-down on a table or desk, and any smartphone or accessory you place on top will begin charging as long as it supports wireless charging, of course. It's a very smart feature that has plenty of Android fans excited, but is it really all that useful?One big problem with the feature is fairly obvious: you can't use your Galaxy S10 at all while it's functioning as a wireless charger. That means your phone is basically useless to you while you're sharing power with a friend's phone. Since the output isn't very fast, you're not going to be able to move a meaningful amount of power in just a few minutes, so you'll have to be okay with leaving your phone untouched for quite some time. That also means you're taking a big chunk out of your own battery life.Many people who are excited about Wireless PowerShare say they intend to use it to charge up their Galaxy Buds while they charge their phone overnight, and that brings up another big problem with the feature. Using the Galaxy S10 as a wireless charger means you obviously can't place your phone on a wireless charger to refuel it.Wireless charging is one of the greatest things to happen to smartphones in the past five years. It's just so convenient to not have to deal with cables or connectors anymore. Personally, I would never go back to using a phone I had to plug in all the time, and I'm sure plenty of people feel the same way. Using your Galaxy S10 as an overnight wireless charger itself for an accessory or for a partner's phone means going back to plugging it in rather than just plopping it down on a pad or stand.Also of note, people who buy Galaxy Buds will make up a miniscule percentage of Galaxy S10 owners, and not many other headphones or smartphone accessories support wireless charging. That means the only opportunity most S10 owners will even have to user Wireless PowerShare is to charge another smartphone wirelessly, and we've already explained why that's not often practical.The only scenario where I can see Wireless PowerShare being useful on a regular basis is when you travel. This way, you can pack a single power cord and use your Galaxy S10 to recharge other devices while it's plugged in overnight. Beyond that, this isn't a feature most people will use on a regular basis. It's definitely neat to have the option, and if you plan to buy Galaxy Buds then it'll be nice to give the case a quick charge if the battery dies. But using Wireless PowerShare on a regular basis is more trouble than it's worth, and it's certainly not something most Galaxy S10 owners will use very often.


Here’s a Look at the 2020 Audi e-tron Sportback Electric “Coupe” SUV

Posted: 04 Mar 2019 11:25 AM PST

Here's a Look at the 2020 Audi e-tron Sportback Electric This new version of Audi's new electric crossover seems extremely close to production.


Office Depot and Alibaba opening online store

Posted: 04 Mar 2019 11:07 AM PST

Office Depot and Alibaba opening online storeNEW YORK (AP) — Office Depot and Alibaba.com are creating a co-branded online store to expand the reach of both companies with small and medium size businesses.


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