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Apple’s AirPods Are Now Available For Online Orders Months After Release Of iPhone 7
Apple has finally made the AirPods available to order online. This is after the initial release in October had been pushed back. iPhone 7 users are eagerly waiting for the cell phone accessory since Apple has killed off the 3.5mm headphone jack from its latest flagship device.
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Samsung Galaxy S8 Rumors, Specs and Release Date: Dual-Edge, Curved Screens
With 2016 almost coming to a close, 2017 will mark the release of some of reigning tech giants’ flagship devices. Other than the upcoming Apple’s iPhone 8, Samsung is expected to start on a clean slate after the Galaxy Note 7 disaster with the launch of Galaxy S8. There have been a number of rumors surrounding the Korean-based phone maker’s next high-end device. The latest one is ditching the flat screen of the previous Galaxy S versions with a curved screen.
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Microsoft Surface Models vs. Apple MacBooks: Microsoft’s Trade-in Programs Says Surface Beating MacBook Pro
The rivalry is really on. Microsoft recently proudly announced that the November sales of its Surface devices are their best month yet. In addition, the tech giant threw a little bit of shade to Apple’s new MacBook Pro and boasted that a lot of users are switching from Mac to Surface.
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Android 7.1.1 Nougat Update for Samsung Galaxy S7, S6: Release Dates, Features, and More
Though there are more than a billion smartphones running on Android, only 0.4 percent of them have adopted to the current version of the mobile OS, Android Nougat. The latest Nougat 7.1.1 update is even more limited to Google devices and yet to roll out to more smartphones. Now, a post in a forum claims that Samsung might be releasing an update of the latest version to its flagship devices while skipping on the previously reported Android 7.0 update.
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Samsung Washing Machine Explodes in Raleigh, Family Unaware of National Recall of 2.8 Million Washers
Back in early November, Samsung, along with the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), issued a national recall of its defective 2.8 million washing machines. This is after the Korean-based company had also recalled exploding Galaxy Note 7 phones worldwide. Apparently, a family in Raleigh is unaware of the situation until their own Samsung washing machine exploded recently.
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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.
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‘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.
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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
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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:
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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.
