Amazon plans massive digital-only sale for December 30

Amazon plans massive digital-only sale for December 30

December 29, 2016 - 12:07 AMT  08:07 GMT
The Digital Day sale will offer discounts of up to 50 percent on apps, e-books, games, movies and music.
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U.S. "set to announce measures" against Russia's election hacking

December 29, 2016 - 12:01 AMT  08:01 GMT
Russia has repeatedly denied hacking accusations. Trump has dismissed the assessments of the U.S. intelligence community.
Oculus acquires Danish eye-tracking company

Oculus acquires Danish eye-tracking company

December 29, 2016 - 11:59 AMT  07:59 GMT
Knowing where a player is looking could increase immersion, reduce performance bottlenecks and even help prevent simulator sickness.
Twitter launches 360-degree video live streaming on Periscope

Twitter launches 360-degree video live streaming on Periscope

December 29, 2016 - 11:50 AMT  07:50 GMT
Anyone on Twitter and Periscope can watch 360-degree live video, though currently only select partners can go live in 360 via Periscope.
Samsung rolls out a curved, quantum dot monitor aimed at gamers

Samsung rolls out a curved, quantum dot monitor aimed at gamers

December 29, 2016 - 11:49 AMT  07:49 GMT
It also appears to be targeting Mac users and designers with the model, judging by the sharp-looking white color scheme and marketing shots.
Azerbaijan attempts subversive attack against Armenia

Azerbaijan attempts subversive attack against Armenia

December 29, 2016 - 11:41 AMT  07:41 GMT
"Sniper rifles and grenade launchers are currently being used, the Armenian troops completely control the situation," a spokesman said.
Fate of nationwide truce for Syria unclear

Fate of nationwide truce for Syria unclear

December 29, 2016 - 11:24 AMT  07:24 GMT
If successful, the latest proposal would form the basis of upcoming political negotiations between Damascus and the opposition.
Iraqi troops launch fresh anti-IS advance inside Mosul

Iraqi troops launch fresh anti-IS advance inside Mosul

December 29, 2016 - 11:16 AMT  07:16 GMT
"Our troops now are advancing. In the first five or 10 minutes they took 500 meters. Just now they are starting to shoot," said an officer.
Azeri troops fire 750 shots in truce violations overnight

Azeri troops fire 750 shots in truce violations overnight

December 29, 2016 - 11:09 AMT  07:09 GMT
The Nagorno Karabakh Defense Army troops refrained from retaliating to continue controlling the entire line of contact.
Obama most admired by Americans, Trump is second, poll shows

Obama most admired by Americans, Trump is second, poll shows

December 29, 2016 - 11:03 AMT  07:03 GMT
Twenty-two percent of those surveyed by Gallup chose Obama, followed by 15 percent who chose Donald Trump.
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