UK police name new puppy in honor of dog killed in Paris attacks

The North Yorkshire police in the United Kingdom are paying the perfect tribute to man’s best friend with their latest recruit.

A four month old Belgian Malanois puppy just joined the force at its newest police dog section and has been named Diesel, after the loyal dog who worked at the Police Nationale in Paris during the 2015 terror attacks.

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.@NYPDogSection named this new puppy Diesel in honour of the dog killed in the Paris attack: https://t.co/dYnda2k2GJ pic.twitter.com/vsQoO32Y2Z

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Gionee Marathon M5 lite sales start

The Gionee Marathon M5 lite, which was made official last month in China, is now available for purchase in India. As the name suggests, it is a low-end variant of the Marathon M5 smartphone which was launched in India back in November.

While the selling point of the Marathon M5 was its huge 6,020mAh battery, the M5 lite packs in a smaller (but still large) 4,000mAh battery.

The device is powered by a MediaTek MT6735 SoC with quad-core 1.3GHz CPU, and sports a 5-inch (1280 x 720 pixel resolution) IPS display. The model launched in India has 3GB RAM and 32GB internal memory, compared to the 1GB/16GB configuration it carries in China.

In terms of camera, the M5 lite features an 8MP rear unit and a 5MP front shooter. Measuring 143 x 69.9 x 8.5mm and weighing in at 182g, the smartphone runs Android 5.1 Lollipop with Amigo 3.1 UI on top. It also offers dual-SIM functionality and reversible charging feature. Connectivity options include 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS/A-GPS, and a MicroUSB 2.0, while color options include gold.

As for the price, the is retailing at INR 12,999 (around $195), although the MRP is INR 13,909 (around…

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Gionee Marathon M5 lite sales start

How ISIS is using kids to further its cause

A small child, dressed in military fatigues, gazes into the camera. His curly hair is pulled back from his face with a piece of black fabric emblazoned with the infamous logo of the Islamic State.

“Go kill the kuffar (non-believer) over there!” the 5-year-old boy says, his childlike voice standing in stark contrast to the scenes that have just played out

This clip appears at the end of a grisly video that ISIS militants released this week. It shows several executions and threatens the UK and Prime Minister David Cameron

The young boy — identified by family members in London as the son of a British woman who traveled to ISIS-controlled territory — is the latest child the group has used in its propaganda campaigns …

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Shocker: Most of the popular winter destinations are all about getting warm

It happens some time around Feb. 10.

Winter loses its appeal, and the cold weather is no longer beautiful, romantic, crisp or exhilarating. It is just winter: Cold, gray and apparently lasting for the rest of your life.

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Which is why the winter holiday in a warmer climate was invented — and also probably why nine of TripAdvisor’s 10 most popular destinations for U.S. travelers this winter are to warm weather locales.

“Travelers looking for the most favorable winter rates should book for January, as it’s the sweet spot for travel value between the busy December holidays and spring break,” said Brooke Ferencsik, TripAdvisor’s director of communications. …

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Samsung launches refrigerator with camera inside

People will be able to order groceries directly from a new Samsung refrigerator.

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Samsung launches refrigerator with camera inside

High blood sugar levels could increase BP

Increased sugar levels in blood change the behaviour of blood vessels making them contract more strongly than normal which could result in higher blood pressure and increase the risk of heart attack complications, a study says.

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High blood sugar levels could increase BP

The DietSensor is a wireless sensor that takes the complexity out of food tracking video - CNET

A small startup claims to have solved the pain of food tracking. CNET’s Dan Graziano goes hands-on with the DietSensor.

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Sony's sleek turntable converts vinyl into hi-res digital audio files

LAS VEGAS — Sony didn’t have many new products to announce during its CES press conference this year

There was a 4K camcorder (meh) and a couple of pairs of high-resolution headphones and earbuds (also meh). The most interesting new product was probably the PS-HX500 stereo turntable system, which converts vinyl into high-resolution digital audio files.

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The turntable looks like a retro record player, but plug it into a computer and it’ll rip your vinyls into high-res audio tracks, much like those that play on Neil Young’s PonoPlayer. The PS-HX500 can convert vinyl into either Sony’s proprietary DSR audio file or 24-bit high-res wav files. …

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Sony's sleek turntable converts vinyl into hi-res digital audio files

Fitbit's Windows 10 app just became prettier and faster courtesy of a software update

Using Fitbit on your Windows 10 device? If the answer to that question is “yes”, then we have some good news for you! A recent update for the universal Windows app, which allows you to access the data from your Fitbit fitness tracker, has just made it better on all the fronts, both visual- and performance-wise.
For starters, the UI dashboard of the app has been treated to a flurry of cosmetic changes – all of the app’s tiles have been revamped with new looks. The update also seems to be flaunting a whole new Device tile. There’s a new sync progress bar, too. … – Source

Fitbit's Windows 10 app just became prettier and faster courtesy of a software update

Now your dog can play video games, too

A light pad turns on, a dog presses it with its paw and a dish pops out with a treat on it. It’s the first “game console” designed specifically for dogs.

The CleverPet Hub, on pre-sale at CES this week, says it keeps dogs engaged throughout the day with different light and sound games. The device includes three light pads and a speaker, and dogs have to react accordingly by pressing one of the light pads to dispense food. Some of the puzzles include touching a pad that lights up, following a light pattern, reacting to recorded sounds or words and catching a “moving” light.

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Female-Focused E-Commerce Sites Moxy And Bilna Team Up In Southeast Asia Merger

We’re only in the first week of January, but already Southeast Asia has seen its first merger of significance. Female-focused e-commerce players Moxy, which is present in Thailand and Indonesia, and Bilna, an Indonesian startup from ex-Groupon Indonesia founders, have joined forces. Read More

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Female-Focused E-Commerce Sites Moxy And Bilna Team Up In Southeast Asia Merger

Aptoide Lands $4M To Grow Its Alternative Android App Store In Emerging Markets

Aptoide, a third-party app store with a focus on emerging markets, has raised $4 million to offer an alternative for Android, undoubtedly the world’s most popular mobile operating system with nearly 70 marketshare, according to Statcounter. Read More

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Aptoide Lands $4M To Grow Its Alternative Android App Store In Emerging Markets