Source: Google News | What we know about Nancy Pelosi's House Speaker bid and why some Democrats oppose her
UPDATE: Nov. 21, 2018, 1:05 p.m. AEDT Apple has updated its system status to mark both the App Store and Apple Music as a “resolved issue.” Both platforms seem to be back up and running, after having been experiencing an “issue” from 12:20 p.m. to 12.52 p.m.
Seems like the whole damn internet is down today.
Following outages on Facebook and Instagram earlier on Tuesday, Apple’s App Store is down.
When trying to connect to the App Store, some users were met with a blank screen.
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Source: Mashable | App Store goes down, joins the rest of the internet
Source: Google News | 4 Dead After Suspicious Fire at Tech Consultant's Home in New Jersey
Officer, please let this patient and rather important cat into 10 Downing Street
November 21, 2018Reporting from the steps of 10 Downing Street, one expects to be upstaged by the sudden appearance of the UK’s Prime Minister Theresa May.
But one news reporter found his broadcast instead overshadowed by a very patient cat waiting to be let inside the London premises by a police officer.
The moment, which the BBC called “the most British thing you’ll see today,” was caught on Tuesday during a news report from Sky News’ political correspondent Tom Rayner, discussing Brexit and May’s future outside her famous residence. Read more…
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Source: Mashable | Officer, please let this patient and rather important cat into 10 Downing Street
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The White House Restored Jim Acosta's Press Pass, but Hasn't Abandoned Its Attack on Free Speech
November 21, 2018Source: Google News | The White House Restored Jim Acosta's Press Pass, but Hasn't Abandoned Its Attack on Free Speech
Driving apps pulled from Google Play for reportedly installing Android malware over 560,000 times
November 21, 2018As many as 13 games available to download in the Google Play Store were actually Android malware and downloaded more than 560,000 times, a security researcher said this week.
The apps, listed as car and truck simulators and racing games, are no longer on the storeTechCrunch reports that an Android security researcher found that the games were just a cover to download malware in the background.
Don’t install these apps from Google Play – it’s malware.
Details:
-13 apps
-all together 560,000+ installs
-after launch, hide itself icon
-downloads additional APK and makes user install it (unavailable now)
-2 apps are #Trending
-no legitimate functionality
-reported pic.twitter.com/1WDqrCPWFo— Lukas Stefanko (@LukasStefanko) November 19, 2018 Read more…
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Source: Mashable | Driving apps pulled from Google Play for reportedly installing Android malware over 560,000 times
Dick appointment makeup tutorials are the only good beauty guru niche left
November 21, 2018Dick appointment makeup tutorials are the only good thing left from beauty YouTube.
As cuffing season picks up, people are bound to schedule a quick dick appointment. But how do you make sure your makeup stays flawless through the hook up, and be reminded to have safe, consensual sex? Beauty guru YouTube is here for you.
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The term “dick appointment” is self-explanatory; Urban Dictionary defines it as “to set up an appointment to have sex with a man.” A second entry clarifies that “no feelings are involved” in the interaction. Unlike a drunk one night stand you bring home from a party or a late night “u up?” text, a dick appointment is often premeditated — which gives the appointee some time to actually prepare for it. Read more…
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Source: Mashable | Dick appointment makeup tutorials are the only good beauty guru niche left
Black Friday VPN deal: Save 72% on 2 years of IPVanish through Cyber Monday
November 21, 2018Browsing the internet these days can be dangerous thanks to hackers and scammers trying to steal your info, like credit card numbers and bank statements. However, there is a way to surf the web safely and securely, while saving a bit of cash in the process.
Enter IPVanish, one of the best VPNs (virtual private network) out there. This trusted service is currently on sale for only $3.33 a month, making it just $79.99 for a two-year subscription during Cyber Week.
SEE ALSO: All the best Black Friday 2018 sales, right in one place
IPVanish is one of the smartest ways to hide your internet browsing history, keep your IP address a secret, and gain the peace of mind that you’re not being tracked by shifty scammers or corrupt companies wanting to get ads in front of your eyeballs. Read more…
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Source: Mashable | Black Friday VPN deal: Save 72% on 2 years of IPVanish through Cyber Monday
Why should Black Friday be limited to just one day? In 2018, Apple is holding a four-day shopping event from Nov. 23 to Nov. 26.
It’s a change of pace for Apple. Typically, it holds a one-day sale at retail locations, online, and through the Apple Store App, and the discounts aren’t that generous.
SEE ALSO: All the best Black Friday 2018 sales, right in one place
In the past, Apple has done things like make the 10 percent student discount available to all shoppers, and offer gift cards, like a $150 credit for a Mac purchase. But iPhones usually aren’t part of the deal.
Apple could go in an entirely new direction for 2018. At a minimum, the gift-card-with-a-purchase promotion might extend through Cyber Monday. Still, third-party retailers like BestBuy, Amazon.com, Target, B&H Photo, and eBay are your best bets for good deals. Read more…
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Source: Mashable | Black Friday will kick off a four-day Apple shopping event