The Extensions SDK is what makes features like Photo Picker possible on older Android versions. Project Mainline is a way for Google to deliver updates to some critical system components through the Google Play Services framework and the Google Play Store. Each Mainline module is delivered as either an APK file, an APEX file, or an APK-in-APEX. When a Mainline module is being updated, the user sees a “Google Play System Update” (GPSU) notification on their… Source link
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Read More »Grand jury in Georgia delivers report on Trump, charges could come in next few months
Former President Donald Trump at a rally in Commerce, Ga., in March of last year. (Megan Varner/Getty Images) A Georgia special grand jury investigating Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election in that state has delivered its report to local judges, paving the way for Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to potentially bring criminal charges against the former president and some of his allies in the next few months. The special grand jury completed its work… Source link
Read More »McDonald’s former CEO agrees to pay $52.7M in SEC settlement
McDonald’s (MCD) former CEO Stephen Easterbrook agreed to repay more than $52.7 million in a settlement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission over investor fraud allegations. The agency alleges that Easterbrook defrauded the company’s investors by lying about sexual relationships with company subordinates while he was CEO, resulting in a separation compensation that he should not have received because of the alleged fraud. The conflict — that the company at the time said was… Source link
Read More »Tesla owners in China protest price cuts as delivery times extend on higher demand
Tesla (TSLA) shares are climbing higher today despite a mixed slew of news out of one of its most important markets, China. Reports over the weekend detail a number of protests at Tesla showrooms, as recent Tesla buyers complained about the automaker’s decision to cut prices on Friday. The price cut was the second decrease in the past three months, as Tesla tries to boost demand in the competitive Chinese market. Reuters reports Tesla also cut prices in Australia, Japan, and South… Source link
Read More »Yahoo Plays and Strategy for Monday, January 9
This article is part of our Yahoo DFS Basketball series. The NBA begins the week with only six games on the schedule Monday. The Bulls have played much better against teams with a winning record this season and will try to continue their improvement in that area during a matchup against the Celtics. Another potentially exciting Eastern Conference battle will occur in New York when the Knicks host the Bucks. As far as the Western Conference goes, a highlight matchup will be LeBron… Source link
Read More »Short-term inflation expectations drop to lowest level since ’21: NY Fed
Consumer expectations for inflation over the next year dropped to the lowest level since July 2021, according to a survey from the New York Federal Reserve released Monday. Expectations for inflation one year ahead fell in December by 0.2 percentage points to 5%. However, three-year-ahead inflation expectations were unchanged in December at 3%. Inflation expectations for the next five years inched up by 0.1 percentage point to 2.4%. The incremental drop in short-term expectations is… Source link
Read More »US STOCKS-Nasdaq leads Wall St higher as interest rate worries ease
(For a Reuters live blog on U.S., UK and European stock markets, click or type LIVE/ in a news window) * Amazon up as Jefferies sees easing costs * Alibaba climbs as Ant Group’s Jack Ma to cede control * Macy’s, Lululemon drop on holiday-quarter warnings * Indexes up: Dow 0.39%, S&P 0.85%, Nasdaq 1.52% (Adds details, updates prices throughout) By Ankika Biswas and Amruta Khandekar Jan 9 (Reuters) – The tech-heavy Nasdaq led gains among the main Wall Street indexes on Monday, boosted by shares of Amazon… Source link
Read More »Google’s Pixel 7 phones are up to $150 off right now
All products recommended by Engadget are selected by our editorial team, independent of our parent company. Some of our stories include affiliate links. If you buy something through one of these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. All prices are correct at the time of publishing. Don’t worry if you missed some of the holiday deals for Google phones — you’re getting a second chance. Amazon is selling the 128GB Pixel 7 Pro for $749, or $150 off, while the standard Pixel 7 is available… Source link
Read More »Rogers reverses course, announcing he’ll stay in plum House GOP post
Rep. Mike Rogers announced Monday afternoon he plans to stay on a powerful House Republican panel that decides committee assignments for conference members, an abrupt switch after confirming that morning that he planned to step down. “I have been surprised that an overwhelming number of members, both rank & file and leadership, have urged me to stay on [the] Steering [Committee],” the Alabama Republican said in a statement. “Consequently, I plan to remain on Steering for the balance of this… Source link
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