Pokemon GO might (or might not) get a Christmas in-game event

The folks at The Silph Road have been spot-on with their predictions about Pokemon GO on numerous occasions, so we have little reason to doubt them. And their latest guess points towards a possible Christmas in-game event for Pokemon GO, based on tearing the game’s code apart after the latest update.

The latest code dissection revealed three hints towards such an event, but the guys from The Silph Road categorized them as “grasp[ing] at some straws”.

The first hint towards such an event would be the “present/gift” graphics. These are images added to the … – Source

Pokemon GO might (or might not) get a Christmas in-game event

Watch ASUS' adorable robot butcher a Christmas classic

ASUS held an event in Taiwan today announcing the availability of its Zenbo robot. From January 1st, customers in the country will be able to pick up one for between $620 and $780, depending on configuration. Engadget Chinese editor-in-chief Richard… – Source

Watch ASUS' adorable robot butcher a Christmas classic

Facebook is making it easier for Android users to sign into other apps

Facebook wants to make it easier for you to sign into all the other apps you have on your Android smartphone without having to wait for an SMS with a one-time password.

SEE ALSO: Everything you need to know about Facebook’s 10-year plan

The social media juggernaut has introduced a new feature, called Instant Verification, to its developer tool Account Kit, which it claims can allow users to log into other Android apps by simply feeding their phone number.

The new addition doesn’t require people to enter a one-time password sent via text message or act on any push notification to get authenticated, till the time they are signed in to their Facebook account on their phone. …

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Facebook is making it easier for Android users to sign into other apps

Uber losses expected to hit $3 billion in 2016 despite revenue growth

Uber’s losses are growing from $2.2 billion last year to an expected $3 billion this year, according to multiple reports this week from The Information and others. It’s hard to fathom Uber operating so far from profitability at a time when it feels like an established mainstream brand on the global stage. Hip hop stars like Drake or Wiz Khalifa commonly name check… Read More

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Uber losses expected to hit $3 billion in 2016 despite revenue growth

You can bet on pugs racing in Christmas costumes to brighten your day

We love all dogs, but there’s a special place in our heart for the French Pug.It’s hard not to gush over their squidgy face, boisterous manner and general adorableness.

They make an okay racing dog too. And while they’ll never match the speeds of a greyhound, at least you can count on pugs to be entertaining.

SEE ALSO: No one enjoys baths more than this pug puppy

50 pugs sprinted down City Walk in Canberra, Australia, on Monday as part of the Christmas in the City celebrations.

The track was 15 metres long, and owners were encouraged to dress up their dogs.

To help their precious pugs get across the finish line, people could bring a toy or favourite item to use during the race. …

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North Pole to warm to near melting point this week: 50 degrees above normal

It’s happening again: The temperature at the North Pole is projected to spike to around the melting point, or 32 degrees Fahrenheit, on Wednesday into Thursday, despite the complete lack of sunshine that far north in December.

Such temperatures would be about 50 degrees above average for this time of year, exceeding the color scale on some weather maps. (Typically, air temperatures at the pole don’t start periodically rising above freezing until at least May.)

In other words, this is not normal. But it’s a fitting conclusion to a year of unprecedented global warming milestones in the Arctic. …

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North Pole to warm to near melting point this week: 50 degrees above normal

Jerry Lewis has no time for this interview about how hold he is

LOS ANGELES — Why?

It’s the eternal question, but it’s also a handy answer if you’re 90 years old and some pesky whippersnapper with a notepad is peppering you with questions about your age.

SEE ALSO: After Harper Lee, will there ever be another literary recluse?

The Hollywood Reporter this week published “Creative until you die,” a series of nifty — if somewhat macabrely titled — interviews about showbiz luminaries still working after age 90. Dick Van Dyke, Cloris Leachman, Don Rickles, Betty White … there are more than you might think.

THR books editor Andy Lewis (no relation, we hope) traveled to Lewis’ home in Las Vegas to interrogate, errrr, interview the famously difficult comedian, who was obviously in no mood that day to talk about how advanced age was affecting his career. …

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Jerry Lewis has no time for this interview about how hold he is

Nougat may be to blame for battery issues on some Nexus 6P phones

An increasing number of reports from owners of Google’s Nexus 6P phones claim that the device is shutting down unexpectedly, even with a lot of battery life remaining. The problems may be related to the phone’s update to Android 7.0 Nougat.

As Android Police points out, there are quite a few posts on these battery problems showing up on Google’s support forums. Some users report that even after they roll back the OS update to Android 6.0 Marshmallow, they still experience the Nexus 6P shutting down, even though it might have between 10 to 60 percent of its battery charge remaining. That could mean there is an previously undiscovered hardware problem with the phone that was exposed with the update to Nougat.

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Android Police also states many of these reports come from owners who use their phones in colder climates, but it’s currently unknown how this might be connected to the battery problems. Google does have this issue on their tracker, but there’s no indication on when the company might issue a patch to solve this problem. The phone’s maker Huawei has reportedly told owners that the issue is due to Google’s software changes, and thus is not covered by the company’s warranty.

Have you had your Nexus 6P shut down ahead of schedule after you updated the phone to Nougat? If so, give us your thoughts on this problem in the comments.

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Nougat may be to blame for battery issues on some Nexus 6P phones

Uber brilliantly sets self-driving battle at permission, not existence

Should Uber’s self-driving taxis be allowed on the road? If Uber’s shrewd strategy plays out, we’ll never even ask. Instead, Uber wants to divert everyone’s attention to a much less consequential question: Does Uber even need a permit to test self-driving taxis? The genius here is that it doesn’t matter if it wins or loses this fight. If it wins its… Read More

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Uber brilliantly sets self-driving battle at permission, not existence

Thundersnow with 'continuous' lightning hit Hawaii on Sunday

Thundersnow, a phenomenon that makes weather geeks everywhere rejoice, struck in an unusual location on Sunday.

According to the National Weather Service, a low pressure system resulted in snowfall with “continuous thunder and lightning” over the summits of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa on the Big Island of Hawaii.

SEE ALSO: The blizzard blanketing the East Coast is a stunning giant in this view from space

The summits were plastered with snow and pounded by strong winds on Sunday, according to webcam footage and social media postings.

While snowfall is not unusual on these mountains — Mauna Kea is 13,769 feet above sea level — thundersnow is rare. …

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Thundersnow with 'continuous' lightning hit Hawaii on Sunday