Uber gets the go-ahead for its Russian merger

Uber’s merger with Yandex’s taxi service is effectively a done deal. Russian antitrust regulators have approved the union between the two ride-hailing companies, clearing the way for its expected completion in January 2018. The deal gives Yandex ma…

A Dissident Cuban Artist Reflects On The Anniversary Of Castro’s Death

George H.W. Bush Becomes Longest-Lived U.S. President

The 93-year-old surpassed former President Gerald Ford.

Samsung Smart TVs are getting an Amazon Music app

Samsung has added Amazon Music support to its smart TVs, with the streaming service joining apps like Netflix and Amazon Video on the connected sets. Models from 2015 to 2017 will all be upgraded with the new functionality, Samsung confirmed. However, the smart TVs won’t be the only place that Amazon Music will be offered. Indeed, other Samsung home entertainment … Continue reading

Google Pixel Buds review: You (and Google) can do better

When Google revealed its new Pixels earlier this year, it made a tacit statement: the age of headphone jacks on smartphones is over. So, what’s a diehard Google phone fan to do? Buy Google’s new wireless earbuds — in theory, at least. Several leaks…

How A Non-Traditional Practice Helps Prison Guards Cope With High-Stress Work

Oregon’s Dept. of Corrections uses mindfulness to help combat high rates of PTSD, depression and suicide among officers.

Trump Thanks ‘Winning’ Military, Touts ‘Big, Fat, Beautiful Tax Cuts’

Retired Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling characterized Trump’s call to troops as “off-kilter.”

The Warwick Rowers’ Steamy 2018 Calendar Has An Incredible Aim

The brawny, buff boys are back and ready to bust stereotypes.

Police Seek Answers On Central London’s Black Friday Panic

Two men were questioned in connection with an incident that caused chaos, but no casualties.

‘Substitute Phone’ artfully satisfies your compulsion to swipe and scroll

 Smartphones are inarguably an addictive class of devices, and not just because they put an endless font of information at your fingertips. The experience of holding the phone and touching it is itself associated with that pleasure — so much so that you might wish you were doing it even when you don’t want to actually use the phone. That’s when you need one of these… Read More