MUSIC: OANE @Oyinoane -"Owanle"

Oane is back again with a new freestyle tune which he titled "Owanle", surely this is ready to rock any party.

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Nokia 3310 to have broadly same design and larger color display

We already know that a new version of the iconic Nokia 3310 is coming, and it will cost €59. And now we have some more details about the phone. According to a new report, the re-imagined 3310 will have broadly the same design but will be slimmer and lighter.

Nokia and Orange set to develop 5G network

Nokia and Orange have partnered up to develop the future 5G mobile networks. Key updates include “Ultra Broadband” and Internet of Things support. Nokia’s infographic on 5G details the possibilities of a 5G network, which will go far beyond mobile phones.

Nokia 6 will be available on the 19th of January

The newly unveiled smartphone that represents the Finnish brand's long awaited re-entry into the mobile space. This model was oddly made official during the weekend, and Nokia has crushed the dreams of many international customers when it confirmed that the 6 would be exclusive to the Chinese market. At least at first, since it's entirely possible that a global version will be introduced during Nokia's MWC press conference in late February.

The R-8 and R-9 are the latest smart glasses..

Earlier today, Qualcomm struck the mobile tech scene hard with the official announcement of the Snapdragon 835 chipset. The efficient 10nm chip is now more power-friendly and capable than ever, with particularly major performance improvements in the graphics department.

French baby death linked to vitamin "Uvesterol D" dose

France has acted to suspend the sale of a vitamin D supplement after the death of a newborn baby who suffocated hours after being given it.

The 10-day-old baby had been given a dose of Uvesterol D, widely given to French children under the age of five to prevent vitamin D deficiency.

France's medical safety agency said there was a "probable link" to that particular supplement.

Microsoft Surface Pro 5 with 4K screen to arrive before the end of March

Back in June a rumor told us that Microsoft was only aiming to launch the Surface Pro 5 2-in-1 device in spring of 2017. This apparently has to do with the company waiting for Intel's Kaby Lake processors to become available, since they will draw less power hence aiding battery life.

Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge Nougat manuals now available

The beta program for Nougat on Samsung's latest flagship pair is officially over. This was shared along with a suggested release time frame of January 2017 for the consumer version.

But, if that wasn't enough to prove Samsung is really working hard on the OTA, it appears the support documentation for both models has now been updated to reflect the OS change and is already spreading across Samsung regional servers and websites.

MUSIC: OANE @Oyinoane - GBE IYA YEN

Sound Mining Entertainment Presents OANE. Rapper and singer born 3rd of November in the city of lagos, he started his musical career in 2010. Here is his 1st official single titled 'GBE IYA YEN'. This is a certified street banger to get you in the mood. Follow him on all social media platforms @Oyinoane.

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Impacts of Mercy Part 1

Pastor Kingsley Oyakhilome

As we enjoy the mercies of God this month let's consider some benefits of the mercy of God.
1. Mercy makes your  voice heard.
Our principal text is Mark 10 :46-52. In this portion of scripture a man by name Blind Bartimaeus sitting by the wayside became aware that Jesus is passing by so he cried out "Jesus thou son of David have mercy on me"  Jesus heard his voice and stood still, then He called for him.

US President-elect Donald Trump names Gen James Mattis as defence secretary

US President-elect Donald Trump has named Gen James Mattis, a former marine who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, as his defence secretary.

"He's our best," Mr Trump said, as he announced his pick in a speech in Ohio.

Gen Mattis, who is known as "Mad Dog", was an outspoken critic of the Obama administration's Middle East policy, particularly on Iran.

Verizon's LG G5 is receiving the update to Android 7.0 Nougat

The update to Android 7.0 Nougat for the LG G5keeps on spreading, with every day that goes by. It's been launched in South Korea first, and recently we've seen it hitting G5 units sold by Sprint, T-Mobile, as well as US Cellular. And now it's finally time for this new software to make it to Verizon's LG G5.

US election recount: Dr Jill Stein raises funds to examine Wisconsin result

                         A former presidential candidate looks likely to spur a last-minute recount of part of the result of the US election.

Donald Trump narrowly beat Hillary Clinton in Wisconsin, but two voting rights experts say the result needs to be more closely analysed.

Lenovo apparently in talks to buy Samsung's PC division

Back in September Samsung sold its printer business to HP, and a shocking revelation from South Korea today claims it might do the same with its PC division. According to a report from a local news source in Samsung's home country, the company has been in secret talks with Lenovo for the past few months, with the aim of selling its PC business to the Chinese company.

Obama urges Trump to stand up to Russia

US President Barack Obama has urged his successor Donald Trump to stand up to Russia if it deviates from US "values and international norms".

Speaking in Berlin, Mr Obama said he hoped the US president-elect would "not simply take a realpolitik approach" to dealing with Russia.

He also warned against a cyber arms race, saying there was clear proof Russia had engaged in cyber attacks.

APPLE says only one of three 2017 iPhones will have an OLED panel

iPhone 7 Plus, possibly the predecessor of the 2017 model having an OLED screen

Next year is the iPhone's tenth anniversary. As such, for many months analysts and rumors left and right have predicted that Apple would do something noteworthy on that occasion. Refreshing the design of its mobile devices is probably a given considering how the iPhone 7 generation skipped on that, for the first time allowing three yearly releases in a row to look similar.

Removal of blackberry from WhatsApp's list of supported platforms is extended to next year

If you recall, WhatsApp announced earlier this year that it will be ending support for several mobile platforms - including the BlackBerry OS and BlackBerry 10 - by the end of the year. Well, looks like there has been a slight change in that plan.

Microsoft Surface Book and Surface Pro 4 is receiving $200 price cut for a limited time

If you are a Microsoft fan in the US, and are planning to purchase either the Surface Pro 4 or the Surface Book, you'll be glad to know that the Redmond, Washington-based company is offering discounts on both devices.

Apple releases new ad for Beats Solo3 Wireless headphones with W1 chip

Apple’s new W1 chip with its own wireless technology made its debut at the last iPhone announcement in September. Apple’s W1 chip is designed to sync effortlessly across all the Apple devices on your Apple ID while also featuring a more efficient, higher-quality audio connection than Bluetooth.

A Snake with the largest venom glands in the world could hold the answer to pain relief,says scientists

Dubbed the "killer of killers", the long-glanded blue coral snake is known to prey on the likes of king cobras.

Venom from the 2m-long (6ft 6in) snake native to South East Asia acts "almost immediately" and causes prey to spasm.

New research published in the journal Toxin found it targets receptors which are critical to pain in humans and could be used as a method of treatment.

US election 2016: Donald Trump hopes Hillary Clinton email 'motherlode' found

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has said he believes the FBI may have found the "motherlode" of Hillary Clinton's emails.

At a rally in Grand Rapids, Michigan, he said he hoped the Democratic candidate's 33,000 deleted messages could now be recovered.

The FBI is investigating new emails that may be linked to its probe into Mrs Clinton's private email server.

PlayStation 4 gets its first licensed third-party pro controllers

  
Sony has announced two new controllers for the PlayStation 4 consoles built for professional gaming. Built by Razer and Nacon, these are the first two controllers being made by third-party manufacturers and officially licensed by Sony.

Tesla shows off Roof tiles with built-in solar panels

Roof tiles with built-in solar panels have been unveiled by Tesla chief executive Elon Musk.

The tiles, made from glass, are intended to be a more attractive way to add solar panels to homes, compared with currently-used solar technology.

The launch took place in Universal Studios, Los Angeles, on what used to be the set for the television show Desperate Housewives.

Hillary Clinton emails: FBI chief may have broken the law, says top Democrat

The Democratic leader in the US Senate says the head of the FBI may have broken the law by revealing the bureau was investigating emails possibly linked to Hillary Clinton.

Harry Reid accused FBI director James Comey of violating an act which bars officials from influencing an election.

News of the FBI inquiry comes less than two weeks before the US election.

The bureau has meanwhile obtained a warrant to search a cache of emails belonging to a top Clinton aide.

Donald Trump running mate Mike Pence's plane skids off runway

Republican vice-presidential candidate Mike Pence has had a narrow escape after his plane slid off the runway while landing in New York City.

The Indiana governor told reporters he is fine after the rough touchdown at LaGuardia Airport. No one was injured.

Mr Pence and the other 30 or so passengers were evacuated through the back of the plane. He was coming from a campaign event in Fort Dodge, Iowa.

T-Mobile is offering $325 if you use Google Pixel on its network

Yesterday T-Mobile's CEO teased a big announcement coming today, somehow being related to Google's Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones. And now we know what it is.

While the magenta carrier isn't going to start selling the handsets directly, it is making you an offer you pretty much can't refuse if you already own one. So, basically, pick up a Pixel from Google (or even Verizon), bring it to T-Mobile, sign up for the Magenta One unlimited plan, and profit.

Apple unveils three new MacBook Pro models

As expected, Apple finally announced some new MacBooks at its special event today. The MacBook Pro line has received a much needed refresh. The new MacBook Pro laptops still come in 13" and 15" sizes, though this time you can choose between silver and gray as colors. They're made from aluminum, even more this time around than in the previous design.

IS militants attack Iraqi city of Kirkuk

Fighters from the self-styled Islamic State (IS) group have attacked government buildings in the Iraqi city of Kirkuk, killing at least six police officers and 16 civilians.

Twelve IS jihadists were also killed in the dawn attack.

Hours later, witnesses said gunfire was still being heard and militants were walking openly through the streets.

BlackBerry DTEK60 spotted in leaked advertisement

The unannounced BlackBerry DTEK60, which is already available to pre-order in the US and Canada, has now been spotted in a leaked advertisement in Europe. The ad, which is from the region's largest consumer electronics retailer Media Markt, reconfirms some of the phone's key specifications.

US presidential debate: Donald Trump won't commit to accept poll result

Republican Donald Trump has refused to commit to accepting the election result if he loses, in the final TV debate against Hillary Clinton.

"I will tell you at the time," he told moderator Chris Wallace. For days he has claimed the election is "rigged".

The Las Vegas debate continued the campaign's bitter tone, with Mr Trump calling Mrs Clinton a "nasty woman".

US election 2016:Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump face final debate

Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump will take to the stage in Las Vegas later for the final debate in an increasingly bitter race for the US presidency.

Polls show Mr Trump is losing in key battleground states after facing a slew of sexual assault allegations.

But Mrs Clinton remains unpopular with many US voters and has faced more bad headlines about her use of a private email server.

LG V34 exclusively for japan is a 5.2" waterproof version of the V20

   
We’ve complained before that Japan gets the coolest phones, but allow us lodge another complaint - it’s called the LG V34 isai Beat and it is exclusive to Au Japan. It is a mini version of the LG V20, except a little better since it is IP67 waterproof (the V20 doesn’t have even basic splash resistance).

US election 2016: Stop whining, President Obama tells Donald Trump

US President Barack Obama has told Donald Trump to "stop whining" as he rejected his claim that next month's White House election will be rigged.

He said Mr Trump's attempt to discredit a poll before it has even taken place was "unprecedented" for a US presidential candidate.

Also "unprecedented", said Mr Obama, was the Republican candidate's "flattery" of Russia's president.

Tasmanian devil milk fights superbugs says researchers

Milk from Tasmanian devils could offer up a useful weapon against antibiotic-resistant superbugs, according to Australian researchers.

The marsupial's milk contains important peptides that appear to be able to kill hard-to-treat infections, including MRSA, say the Sydney University team.

Experts believe devils evolved this cocktail to help their young grow stronger.

Donald's women accusers are lying says Melania Trump

Melania Trump has insisted that her husband is a "gentleman" and that the women who allege that he sexually assaulted them are lying.

She also said that lewd comments Donald Trump made about women that were caught on videotape were unacceptable but did not represent the man she knows.

The Republican presidential nominee was guilty of "boy talk" but was "egged on" by TV host Billy Bush, she added.

NEW BlackBerry Mercury with physical keyboard possibly spotted in a benchmark

Back in June a comprehensive BlackBerry-related leak told us that the Canadian company would launch three new Android devices from that point on and until Q1 of 2017. In the meantime, two of those have more or less become official already - one is the DTEK50, the other is the (still technically unannounced) DTEK60.

Disposable Culture

   

More than ever, we live in a disposable culture. Think for a minute about some of the things that are made to be thrown away-razors, water bottles, lighters, paper plates, plastics eating utensils. Products are used tossed and replaced.

UK: Electric cars set to get road priority in clean air zones

Electric cars could be given priority at traffic lights and exempted from one-way systems, under new proposals.

The government's planned clean air zones are intended to encourage drivers to choose less-polluting electric cars.

Proposed for five UK cities by 2020, the clean air zones will also introduce restrictions on older, polluting commercial vehicles.

Samsung Galaxy Note7 usage continues to rise despite the second recall

People don’t like being told what to do - even if you tell them to put away a potential fire hazard. Samsung officially canceled the Galaxy Note7 and asked buyers to power off their units and send them back according to instructions (including special shipping).

President Muhammadu Buhari warned by First Lady

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari's wife has warned him that she may not back him at the next election unless he shakes up his government.

In a BBC interview, Aisha Buhari said the president "does not know" most of the top officials he has appointed.

She suggested the government had been hijacked, saying a "few people" were behind presidential appointments.

Chibok school girls 'swapped' for Boko Haram militants

Twenty-one of the schoolgirls kidnapped in 2014 by Boko Haram in Chibok, Nigeria, have been freed, the president's spokesman has confirmed.

Garba Shehu said the release was "the outcome of negotiations between the administration and Islamist militants".

Four imprisoned militants were reportedly freed in exchange.

Boko Haram seized more than 270 students from a school in Chibok, north-east Nigeria - an act that provoked international condemnation.

Lenovo Yoga 910 is now on sale in the US

Lenovo debuted the Yoga 910 transforming laptop at this year's IFA and it's an impressive successor to the Yoga 900.

It comes with a 13.9-inch 4K display, an aluminum-magnesium alloy case with a rubberized inlay and the signature watchband hinge that allows transformations to tent or tablet. It can be specked with up to a 4th gen Intel Core i7, with a Core i5 also an option. Lenovo has also thrown in a nifty fingerprint reader for added security.

US election: Donald Trump presidency 'dangerous', says UN rights chief

Mr Hussein said he did not want to interfere in the election but had a right to speak out

Donald Trump's "deeply unsettling and disturbing" views make him a danger internationally, the UN's human rights chief has said.

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Raad al-Hussein cited Mr Trump's comments on the use of torture and his attitude to "vulnerable communities".

The Republican presidential candidate's campaign has been marked by a number of controversial comments.

Leaked: Huawei Mate 9 coming in two versions, one with a curved screen

Huawei is set to unveil the Mate 9 at an event on November 3, and the handset could become available only a few days later, on November 8 according to a past rumor. The Mate 9 will arrive at an interesting time in the phablet world, now that the Samsung Galaxy Note7 is no more. So Huawei has the opportunity to move quite a few units.

World Health Organisation supports Tax on sugary foods and drinks

A new report from the body found that raising prices by 20% or more results in lower consumption and "improved nutrition".

The global health group has previously advised a lower sugar intake, but stopped short of backing tax measures.

Several countries, including Mexico and Hungary, already tax added sugar products.

Samsung permanently stops the production of Galaxy Note7

South Korean tech giant Samsung has permanently ceased production of its high-end Galaxy Note 7 smartphones after reports of devices it had deemed safe catching fire.

The firm had already reduced Galaxy Note 7 production volumes.

Owners are expected to be able to return the phones for a refund or an exchange for a different Samsung phone.

Samsung is officially asking everyone to return their Galaxy Note7 devices

Today, all four major carriers have already suspended the sale of the Samsung Galaxy Note7, as yellow-and-blue retailer Best Buy. At that point, Samsung still hadn’t acknowledged there was an issue with the Galaxy Note7 replacements.

Huawei officially confirms October 18 unveiling for Honor 6X

While there have already been reports suggesting an October 18 unveiling for the Huawei Honor 6X, the Chinese company has now officially confirmed the date. The firm has started sending out press invites for the event.