AT&T exec: 'double-play' packages with DirecTV Now and wireless plans in the pipeline

AT&T is launching its DirecTV Now mobile streaming package today, and it is priced very competitively, at $35/month for 100+ channels, but it might have even better bundle deals in store. AT&T’s Entertainment exec Brad Bentley has mentioned in an interview that the carrier may offer “double-play” deals in the future, combining wireless data and voice plans with mobile TV streaming.
Needless to say, this be aimed at the ever-increasing legions of cord-cutters out there, who don’t have a need for a cable subscription as long as they have Internet access, and … – Source

AT&T exec: 'double-play' packages with DirecTV Now and wireless plans in the pipeline

This man is apparently the world's most convincing Van Gogh lookalike

LONDON — A British actor has been named the world’s best Vincent Van Gogh lookalike after a global search to find the artist’s doppelganger.

Actor Dan Baker, 35, beat 1,250 contestants from 37 countries in an international competition to find someone who bears a resemblance to the Dutch painter.

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Van Gogh — who died 126 years ago — is best known for his unique Post-Impressionist style, and his most famous works include “Sunflowers,” “The Starry Night,” along with his self-portraits.

After a friend told Baker that the global search for a lookalike was underway, he decided to send a photo of himself to see what would happen. …

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This man is apparently the world's most convincing Van Gogh lookalike

Webcam blackmail cases have doubled, police say

Four men killed themselves in the last year after falling victim to “sextortion”, police say. – Source

Webcam blackmail cases have doubled, police say

Apple Music student subscription is now available in over 30 countries

Students in more countries can now listen to Apple Music at lower prices.

Apple has expanded Apple Music student membership program to 25 new countries including Canada, China, India, and Russia. Those who sign up for the membership will be able to avail the company’s music streaming service for about half the standard monthly subscription rate.

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Apple announced Apple Music student membership in May this year, though at the time it was available to students in only seven countries — Australia, Denmark, Germany, Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States. …

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Apple Music student subscription is now available in over 30 countries

Oura Ring raises €5 million to take its smart jewelry mainstream

A Finnish startup called Ōura Ring has closed a series A round of €5 million to ramp up production of its smart, health-monitoring jewelry. Oura Ring’s Series A backers included MIT Media Lab Director Joi Ito, Jaan Tallinn who was Skype’s founding engineer and a cofounder of Kazaa and the Future of Life Institute, along with other finance professionals and tech entrepreneurs… Read More

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Oura Ring raises €5 million to take its smart jewelry mainstream

Romney dining with Trump is the ultimate real-life Jim Halpert

Way back in the spring, Mitt Romney called Donald Trump “a fraud” who “lacks the temperament to be president.”

What a difference a couple of months makes. On Tuesday night, he was spotted at four-star restaurant Jean Georges in New York City having dinner with the president-elect. (On the menu: frog legs, scallops and sirloin.)

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Romney is in the running to become Trump’s secretary of state. The awkwardness of having to dine with a man you once called “a phony” was written all over Romney’s face.

In fact, it brings to mind a certain paper salesman who also had to endure the crude jokes of an oafish man who, somehow, found himself in a position of power. …

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With Health Secretary position, Trump selects Obamacare executioner

Enlarge / Committee chair Rep. Tom Price (R-GA) (credit: Getty | Allison Shelley)

On Tuesday, President-elect Donald J. Trump announced his nomination of six-term Republican Congress member Tom Price of Georgia to be the Secretary of Health and Human Services.

Like many of his Republican colleagues, Price has been a vocal and long-standing critic of the Affordable Care Act, aka Obamacare. But Price, a former orthopedic surgeon, stands apart. While other Republicans have expressed their desire take a hatchet to the landmark healthcare law, he has taken up a scalpel and carved out the most detailed plan yet to repeal and replace the ACA.

‘Repeal and replace’ was a mantra of Trump’s campaign, yet the President-elect provided no specifics on how to do it or what might replace the ACA. Price’s plan could fill that void. But uncertainty still prevails over any prognosis for the country’s healthcare system. Up for speculation is everything from the political maneuvers necessary to repeal the ACA to the Republican establishment’s acceptance of Price’s replacement plan, some aspects of which are at odds with other Republican plans.

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With Health Secretary position, Trump selects Obamacare executioner

Instant Games are now built into Facebook Messenger

Facebook Messenger just keeps on adding features. The latest one is called Instant Games, and it’s been announced today. It’s exactly what it sounds like – you can play some games “instantly” against your friends. Currently there are 17 titles available (seen in the image below), in 30 (unnamed) countries, on the web, as well as for devices running Android 5.0 or later and iOS 8 or later.

Facebook is expecting more games to be available soon from more developers. To play the current selection, just go into a conversation in Messenger (if you have the latest version) and tap on the new…

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Instant Games are now built into Facebook Messenger

Just like Uber, Lyft launches upfront fares

Lyft is launching upfront fares so that passengers won’t get any surprises once the ride ends. Although Lyft had previously offered fare estimates, you’ll now be able to know exactly how much you’ll have to pay. The feature was previously available for Lyft Line riders. To get the upfront fare, all you have to do is put in your final destination. If you decide along the way… Read More

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Just like Uber, Lyft launches upfront fares