• Civilization VI lands on iPad

     In case you wanted something engrossing to keep you distracted from family squabbles this holiday, a special gift just arrived: Civilization VI, which is now available as a $30 purchase for iPad via the App Store. The world building simulation game is possibly the most ambitious and expansive ever to hit the iPad, and it …

    December 21, 2017 | by Raheel
  • Inauguration Protesters Found Not Guilty On All Charges In Jury Trial

    Inauguration Protesters Found Not Guilty On All Charges In Jury Trial  BuzzFeed News Two Philly protesters acquitted of charges in Trump inauguration riots  Philly.com 6 protesters acquitted of rioting, related charges stemming from Inauguration Day  WTOP Full coverage Source: Google News | Inauguration Protesters Found Not Guilty On All Charges In Jury Trial

    December 21, 2017 | by Raheel
  • Walmart continues to gird itself for the battle against Amazon

    As Amazon’s plan for world domination has swallowed Whole Foods, competing supermegachain Walmart is rolling out more plans to fight back in an ongoing battle of David Goliath versus Goliath. SEE ALSO: Kindles and quinoa: Amazon to sell more gadgets in Whole Foods stores The latest examples of Walmart’s plan to keep up with Amazon? …

    December 21, 2017 | by Raheel
  • Facebook deal lets you use Universal's music catalog in your videos

    Most internet giants strike deals with major labels explicitly with music services in mind, but not Facebook. It just reached a worldwide agreement with Universal Music Group that allows the group's music to be used across Facebook, Instagram and ev… Source: Engadget | Facebook deal lets you use Universal's music catalog in your videos

    December 21, 2017 | by Raheel
  • Catalonians turn out strongly for parliamentary vote, with independence in the balance

    Catalonians turn out strongly for parliamentary vote, with independence in the balance  Washington Post Day of truth in Catalonia’s independence drive as region votes  Reuters Catalan independence crisis: Spain, Europe braced as region votes  NBCNews.com Cracking down on independence movements is a bad idea  Aljazeera.com Full coverage Source: Google News | Catalonians turn out strongly for parliamentary vote, with …

    December 21, 2017 | by Raheel
  • Ukraine accuses government interpreter of spying for Russia

    Ukraine accuses government interpreter of spying for Russia  BBC News Ukraine Detains Suspected Russian Spy  U.S. News & World Report Report: Ukrainian government interpreter who was invited inside Downing Street accused of being a Russian spy  Business Insider SBU suspects Groysman’s interpreter of spying for Russia  Kyiv Post Trump’s approval of lethal arms to Ukraine is a sideways move …

    December 21, 2017 | by Raheel
  • What Cardi B's mega success tells us about the power of social media in 2017

    The way we receive content has obviously changed over the last few years, and Cardi B has benefited from it. Previously, we’d watch TV and read magazines and newspapers to find out what is going on in the world. Today, we have the world in the palm of our hands. That’s the consumer’s end of …

    December 21, 2017 | by Raheel
  • 10 gift ideas for that friend who loves to travel

    Heads up: All products featured here are selected by Mashable’s commerce team and meet our rigorous standards for awesomeness. If you buy something, Mashable may earn an affiliate commission. We all have that friend: Their Instagram feed is littered with gorgeous photos of faraway locales on the regular, they always seem to be jet-setting to …

    December 21, 2017 | by Raheel
  • 2017 was a good year for LGBTQ cinema – if you knew where to look

    2017’s great year of LGBTQ filmmaking doesn’t start and end with Call Me By Your Name, Luca Guadagnino’s dreamy, sun-dappled tale of summer romance. If laden glances between Oliver and Elio have whetted your appetite for queer stories on the big screen, the last 12 months have had a lot to offer.  You just needed …

    December 21, 2017 | by Raheel