HTC Alpine and HTC Ocean Note specs revealed

HTC is going bold in order to stay relevant – the company will announce its new handsets between CES and MWC. Rumors about new devices were going around for some time about the new devices from the Taiwanese company but two days ahead of the event we have more information about their specifications.

January 12 will be the crucial date for HTC when it reveals to the world HTC Alpine (HTC U Play), HTC Ocean Note (HTC U Ultra) and HTC E66 (HTC X10).

Here’s what we know by now:

HTC U Play

The HTC U Play is a midrange offer with 5.2-inch Full HD display and a Helio P10 chipset…

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HTC Alpine and HTC Ocean Note specs revealed

Omidyar, Hoffman create $27M research fund for AI in the public interest

eBay founder Pierre Omidyar and LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman are among the backers of a new $27 million fund, announced today, that’s aiming to promote research into artificial intelligence in the public interest. Read More

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Omidyar, Hoffman create $27M research fund for AI in the public interest

Pakistan will finally start counting transgenders in its census this year

After a landmark ruling by the Lahore High Court, Pakistan will now include transgenders in its national census this March.

The 2017 census is the sixth for the country and comes after a long gap of 19 years.

SEE ALSO: India’s first transgender college principal resigns as colleagues fail to get over her sexual identity

The court’s decision came after a petition was filed last November, which had called for the acknowledgement of Pakistan’s marginalized transgender community, Reuters reported.

While there are no official stats on the size of the third-gender population, …

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Pakistan will finally start counting transgenders in its census this year

Snap crosses the pond and makes a home in the UK

In a different kind of British invasion, Snap (the company that launched 1,000 ephemeral selfies) has planted its disappearing flag in the UK for its international home-away-from-home as it preps for an initial public offering in the U.S. Read More

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Snap crosses the pond and makes a home in the UK

Mario and pals are coming back to UK Happy Meals this week

The most famous Italian plumber, well… ever has been unexpectedly popping up all over the place lately. But skateboard shoes, late-night TV and smartphones were just the beginning. Now Mario is sliding back into Happy Meals from McDonald’s accordin… – Source

Mario and pals are coming back to UK Happy Meals this week

Get a certified refurbished Amazon Fire 10 tablet for $50 off

Interested in a cheapie tablet that would do fine for multimedia, reading, and light gaming? Amazon is currently selling a certified refurbished (basically new) Fire HD 10 for $150 when the FIRE10 code is applied at checkout. That’s $50 off the regular price for a refurbished device, and $80 off the price for a brand new one. It’s a decent discount, and Amazon’s certified refurbished products are covered by the same warranty given to new ones, so you’ll be set against misbehavings for some time to come.

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Get a certified refurbished Amazon Fire 10 tablet for $50 off

Walmart finally rolls out its Scan & Go app to Android

Attention, Walmart shoppers (on Android): the Scan & Go app is finally here. Back in 2013, the giant retailer began testing a new way to shop. Basically, you wander as normal through Walmart, placing items in your cart as you go. What makes this experience different is that you then scan the barcodes of your items, pay within the app, and show the receipt to the exit greeter on your way out.

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Walmart finally rolls out its Scan & Go app to Android

CyberPowerPC intros VR-ready PC for $499, or $1100 with Oculus Rift

CyberPowerPC has introduced a new entry-level virtual reality-ready pre-built PC with AMD’s Radeon RX 470 on board for $499 at Best Buy and Amazon. That’s a new low for on off-the-shelf VR-capable configuration, and it’s also available as a bundle with Oculus Rift for $1099.98 – or exactly what you’d pay if you purchased the two separately. Even if there’s… Read More

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CyberPowerPC intros VR-ready PC for $499, or $1100 with Oculus Rift

'Bad and Boujee' Youtube views have jumped since Donald Glover's Golden Globes shoutout

Raindrop. Drop top. “Bad and Boujee” is the greatest song—full stop.

Well, at least according to Donald Glover. The actor and creator behind the now Golden Globe-winning television show Atlanta took a moment during his acceptance speech on Sunday night to shoutout rap trio Migos and their hit, “Bad and Boujee.”

There’s high likelihood that many in the audience had no idea what Glover was talking about when he called it the greatest song of all time, despite its persistence online.

Since Glover’s (already) infamous speech, hundreds of thousands of people have been curious enough to look up the song—or revisit it—because, why the hell not? …

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'Bad and Boujee' Youtube views have jumped since Donald Glover's Golden Globes shoutout

Space Station gets its first African-American crew member

The International Space Station may be in its twilight years, but that isn’t precluding it from adding more to the history books. NASA has revealed that Jeanette Epps will be the first African-American ISS crew member when Expedition 56 reaches orbi… – Source

Space Station gets its first African-American crew member

Best new Android and iPhone apps (January 4th - January 9th)

Ah, the weekends sure are great, but there’s always this thought of the impending Monday that you can’t get rid of. And sure enough — it comes with a vengeful trot. But hey, why not soften the blow with a refreshing selection of brand new apps to try out? Who knows — some might stick and remain on your phone for an indefinite period.

This week around, we have a cool intro maker for iOS so you can start your videos with a bang, an awesome Sax virtual instrument for the mobile musicians, a video wallpaper enabler for Android, and more. Check them out below, see what … – Source

Best new Android and iPhone apps (January 4th - January 9th)