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  • iPhone vs Google Pixel, The Black Friday Weekend Sales Battle

    There were a number of great smartphones Black Friday weekend deals. Among them are on flagship Android and iOS devices. A recent data from an analytics firm revealed that the Google Pixel enjoyed the most success with sales far from what Apple’s iPhone got. Meanwhile, Samsung’s Galaxy S7 settled in the middle of the pack.

    iPhone vs Google Pixel, The Black Friday Weekend Sales Battle

  • Jolla's Mobile Sailfish OS Gets A Break In Russia With Certification As The Government's 'Android Alternative'

    Android, iOS and Windows 10 Mobile are the known ones when it comes to mobile operating systems. Not many are aware of the Sailfish OS. However, that is about to change as the mobile OS tries to break into Russia. The Finnish-based software developer Jolla proudly announced that the Russian government has certified the Sailfish OS as its "Android alternative".

    Jolla's Mobile Sailfish OS Gets A Break In Russia With Certification As The Government's 'Android Alternative'

  • Minecraft Rival Lego Worlds To Be Released On February 21 For PS4, Xbox One and PC

    Minecraft has achieved great success as a three-dimensional video game. The critically acclaimed and best-selling Lego-like game will be soon rivaled by Minecraft-like Lego Worlds. Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, The Lego Group and game developer TT Games have just announced that the Lego game will be released for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC on Feb. 21.

    Minecraft Rival Lego Worlds To Be Released On February 21 For PS4, Xbox One and PC

  • Amazon Developing a New Echo Speaker with a 7-inch Touch Screen, To Take On Google Home

    Amazon is stepping up its game by developing a new "premium Echo-like speaker" with a 7-inch touch screen display. It is said to work with the online retailer's digital assistant Alexa. This move is more likely Amazon's take on the recently launched Google Home and Apple's yet to be released own smart home device.

    Amazon Developing a New Echo Speaker with a 7-inch Touch Screen, To Take On Google Home

  • Samsung Galaxy S8 to Have An Auto Focus Selfie Camera Feature, Will iPhone 8 Follow?

    Samsung and Apple are battling it out with their flagship devices this year. The Korea-based company is enjoying the success of its Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 devices despite the downfall of the Galaxy Note 7. The US company is also boasting the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus. But the rivalry gets even more intense next year. Both companies are set to launch their new flagship devices. To get ahead of the competition, Samsung might introduce an innovative auto focus selfie camera feature on the upcomin

    Samsung Galaxy S8 to Have An Auto Focus Selfie Camera Feature, Will iPhone 8 Follow?
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  • Olivet University appeals BPPE's license revocation, vows to protect students and faculty interests

    Olivet University has officially initiated the appeal process following the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education's (BPPE) decision to revoke its license. The university says it is committed to safeguarding the interests of its students and faculty, who have been directly impacted by this decision.

    Olivet University appeals BPPE's license revocation, vows to protect students and faculty interests

  • ‘Wang Mingdao’s Diary’ reproduction highlights complexities of contemporary Chinese Christianity

    On December 9, the China Graduate School of Theology (中国神学研究院) hosted a public lecture titled “A Courageous Witness in the Times—Launch of Wang Mingdao (王明道)’s Diary.” The lecture, themed “Faith Patterns in Beijing’s Christian Churches Through the Lens of Wang Mingdao’s Diary,” featured Dr. Ni Buxiao (倪步晓), Associate Director and Assistant Professor at the Christian Faith and Chinese Culture Research Center of Alliance Bible Seminary (建道神学院), as the keynote speaker.

  • Floating library ‘Doulos Hope’ arrives in Taiwan; spreading love and hope from a former cruise ship

    Doulos Hope, the international floating book fair ship, has returned to Taiwan and is now docked at Kaohsiung Port, open to the public from December 18, 2024, to January 12, 2025. Originally built in 1991 and renovated in 2022, the ship features over 2,000 books on various topics, including faith, science, and art. It is operated by a diverse crew of 140 volunteers from 25 countries, offering services such as education, healthcare, and community outreach. The ship's mission is to spread hope and

    Floating library ‘Doulos Hope’ arrives in Taiwan; spreading love and hope from a former cruise ship

  • Chinese Online School of Theology publishes annual ministry report: Expanding Chinese theological education through new strategies

    In the 2023-2024 academic year, New York-based Chinese Online School of Theology (COST) has seen significant development in expanding its ministry in theological education and mission outreach. They have promoted a series of new events and projects to explore different strategies that expand theological education for Chinese ministers. The following are some highlights from the 2023-2024 annual report:

    Chinese Online School of Theology publishes annual ministry report: Expanding Chinese theological education through new strategies

  • Dr. Fenggang Yang: How foreign forces transformed traditional Chinese legal systems

    In a recent lecture to Chinese Christians, scholar Dr. Fenggang Yang (杨凤岗) gave an in-depth analysis of the historical evolution and contemporary significance of the modern legal system in Chinese society. He explored the tensions and integrations between traditional law and modern rule of law, highlighting the distinctive characteristics of China’s traditional legal system and emphasizing the role of foreign influences in introducing modern legal practices into Chinese society.

    Dr. Fenggang Yang: How foreign forces transformed traditional Chinese legal systems