• No classes, gov't work in Manila on Jan. 9 for Traslacion 2019

    The city government of Manila on Friday announced that classes in public and private schools will be suspended on January 9 due to the Feast of the Black Nazarene. Source: GMA News Lifestyle | No classes, gov't work in Manila on Jan. 9 for Traslacion 2019

    January 4, 2019 | by Raheel
  • Klipsch's true wireless earbuds charge in a Zippo-like case

    Klipsch will showcase a range of audio gear at CES, including true wireless earbuds that charge in a case more stylish than most. At $199, the T5 True Wireless set will cost you $40 more than AirPods, though the charging case certainly catches the ey… Source: Engadget | Klipsch's true wireless earbuds charge in a …

    January 4, 2019 | by Raheel
  • FloWater just raised $15 million to put bottled water out of business

    FloWater, an eight-year-old, Burlingame, Calif.-based company whose reusable water bottle refilling stations produce purified water, has raised $15 million in its first major round of funding. Bluewater, a Swedish company that sells water purifiers, among other things, led the round. FloWater caters to schools, colleges, fitness centers, hotels and offices, and, in the words of …

    January 4, 2019 | by Raheel
  • Government Shutdown Leaves Workers Reeling: ‘We Seem to Be Pawns’ – The New York Times

    Government Shutdown Leaves Workers Reeling: ‘We Seem to Be Pawns’  The New York Times Government shutdown pay: Federal workers likely won’t see cash until Jan. 25, regardless of negotiations  CBS News Businesses seek to alleviate shutdown woes for federal workers with freebies | TheHill  The Hill Trump finds yet another way to insult federal workers  The Washington Post White …

    January 4, 2019 | by Raheel
  • Quadrantid meteor shower, 1st of 2019, to peak Thursday night – AccuWeather.com

    Quadrantid meteor shower, 1st of 2019, to peak Thursday night  AccuWeather.com Metro Detroit weather forecast: Sunny weekend, wet snow to come  WDIV ClickOnDetroit The first meteor shower of the year peaks tonight  KTVI Fox 2 St. Louis Tranquil Thursday with temps in the 40s, breezy  FOX61 Hartford Meteor storm and a red moon coming to the Valley  KGBT-TV View full …

    January 4, 2019 | by Raheel
  • DHS to ask Pentagon for more troops on the border – CBS News

    DHS to ask Pentagon for more troops on the border  CBS News Troops To Be Deployed To Border To Build And Upgrade 160 Miles Of Fencing  NPR Trump admin wants to send more troops to border to string concertina wire  NBC News DHS requesting more troops at border: report | TheHill  The Hill View full coverage on Google News …

    January 4, 2019 | by Raheel
  • At El Chapo’s Trial, a Son Betrays His Father, and the Cartel – The New York Times

    At El Chapo’s Trial, a Son Betrays His Father, and the Cartel  The New York Times ‘El Chapo’ Jury Told of Cartel’s Tricks, From Submarines to Laundry Carts  The Wall Street Journal El Chapo hears former protégé turned government witness give damaging testimony at drug kingpin’s trial – NY D  New York Daily News ‘El Chapo’ Guzman trial: …

    January 4, 2019 | by Raheel
  • Whirlpool will let you control appliances with your Wear OS watch

    At CES last year, Whirlpool announced Alexa and Google Assistant support for its smart appliances, and noted it was working on an Apple Watch app. This time around, the company has revealed plans for more ways to control its smart home products with… Source: Engadget | Whirlpool will let you control appliances with your Wear …

    January 4, 2019 | by Raheel
  • Pokémon GO creator Niantic closes $190M funding round

    Mobile AR gaming startup Niantic has closed a $190 million round of funding according to newly filed SEC docs. The filing comes after a WSJ report last month suggested the company was in the process of closing a $200 million raise from investors, including IVP, aXiomatic Gaming and Samsung, at a $3.9 billion valuation. The …

    January 3, 2019 | by Raheel
  • FCC Chairman Ajit Pai cancels CES appearance

    For the second year in a row, FCC Chairman Ajit Pai has cancelled his appearance at CES, though this time around, it's under very different circumstances. According to Politico Pro, both he and Commissioner Brendan Carr have had to cancel their CES p… Source: Engadget | FCC Chairman Ajit Pai cancels CES appearance

    January 3, 2019 | by Raheel