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Fitbit Pay’s days might be numbered
It’s been more than two years since Google plopped down $2.1 billion for Fitbit, but there hasn’t been much integration between the two companies’ products thus far. That looks like it’ll change this fall. Not only is the upcoming Pixel Watch set to get a shiny Fitbit integration, but it also appears that the rumored Fitbit Sense 2 and Versa 4 might have some kind of Google Wallet integration as well.
According to 9to5Google, the latest version of Android’s Play Services shows signs that Google Wallet — which includes Google Pay — is adding Fitbit smartwatch support. That includes a new menu with graphics resembling a “squircle” Fitbit smartwatch. The images are also labeled as a “Fitbit watch illustration.” (You can see the images here….
Gerard Butler pays tribute to ‘incredible’ friend Darius Campbell Danesh and shares photo of his ‘brother in arms’
GERARD Butler has said he is “devastated” by the death of his “brother in arms” Darius Campbell Danesh in an emotional tribute tonight.
The Hollywood star had visited his “dear friend” in the days before the former Pop Idol singer was found dead at his US apartment on August 11.
The A-lister shared an emotional tribute on Instagram[/caption]
The two Scots had become close friends in recent months and Gerard, 52, was seen at the apartment block opposite a private clinic where Darius, 41, was discovered “unresponsive” in Rochester, Minnesota.
His sudden death remains a mystery and his family may have to wait two months before finding out the cause of his death.
A-lister Gerard, who has starred in blockbusters including 300 and Olympus Has Fallen, has hailed Darius as “an incredible talent” with the “heart of a lion” in a heartbreaking tribute.
Writing on Instagram alongside a picture of the pair beaming together, he wrote: “I am devastated by the sudden passing of my dear friend Darius, a true brother in arms.
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“To those lucky enough to have met Darius for more than a few minutes, they were deeply moved by his infectious laugh and barely containable zest for life.
“He was always armed with a smile, a booming voice, and a genuinely warm embrace that few could resist-nor would they want to.
“He was an incredible talent, a singer whose voice touched your soul and an actor with great presence.
“But, most importantly, he had the heart of a lion. It was bigger and brighter than the sun and an energy so contagious he could light up a room in seconds.”
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Gerard added that his “heart aches heavily” as he told how Colourblind singer Darius was “always constant in his passion for life”.
He added: “But a bigger constant was his dream to inspire others to better themselves.
“He talked the talk but boy, did he walk the walk. He had such purity of thought, a deep wisdom and constant gratitude for people, for life, a compassion towards all.”
The film star also spoke about how he intends to “beat my drum louder and celebrate life” in Darius’ memory.
He added: “The universe unfolds in ways we may not agree with or even understand.
“He was an incredible talent, a singer whose voice touched your soul and an actor with great presence.
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“Somewhere in there I believe there is, or will be, some meaning in why he left us so early.
“If it was nothing more than teaching us to live with that open heart, putting others first and never taking ourselves too seriously as we learn to traverse this wonky world we live in then, that might be enough.”
Darius, who found fame as he came third behind Will Young and Gareth Gates in Pop Idol 2002, lived in a swish block opposite the Mayo Clinic.
He was pictured for the last time alongside Gerard wearing a baker boy style flat cap as they hung out in Malibu.
Darius splashed onto the showbiz scene with his memorable rendition of Britney Spears’ Baby One More Time for his audition on the talent show Popstars in 2001.
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He later had more success the same year on Pop Idol, coming third behind Gareth Gates and Will Young.
Darius then topped UK charts in 2002 with the single Colourblind, from his debut album Dive In.
The friends were snapped barefoot together on June 11 in Malibu[/caption]
Thomas O’Halloran: Grandchild of tragic mobility scooter rider pays tribute to ‘lovely’ busker, 87, as suspect quizzed
THE grandchild of a tragic mobility scooter rider stabbed to death has paid tribute to the “lovely” busker.
Thomas O’Halloran, 87, was attacked in a “shocking act” of “unprovoked violence” in Greenford, West London on Tuesday.
Police swoop on the suspect’s home in West London[/caption]
Thomas O’Halloran was stabbed to death on Tuesday[/caption]
Cops outside the address in Southall[/caption]
Speaking from her home in Westgate on Sea, near Margate, Cindy O’Neill, 37, one his grandchildren, paid a heart-breaking tribute.
She told The Telegraph: “He was a lovely person. We are in a state of shock.
“It’s terrible. I can’t think straight.”
Linda O’Halloran, one of his nieces in Ennystimon, Co Clare, Ireland, said the family was finding it “very hard” to process.
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She said: “We’re the most open-hearted, but this is very hard for my parents.
“It’s very raw. They’re trying to come to terms with it.”
Ms O’Halloran, 53, said the family came from a musical background noting how like tragic Thomas, they all play accordion and tin whistle.
She described her uncle as “a fixer and a genius”, adding: “He was an entire genius – he used to fix bicycles, radios, televisions, a bit of everything.”
Armed police swooped on a murder suspect’s home after the pensioner was stabbed to death while out on his mobility scooter.
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Cops swarmed an address in nearby Southall at around 1.30am on Thursday.
But it took officers half an hour to pin down the suspect, who claimed he was scared of the police dogs.
Neighbours were woken by shouting outside as half a dozen cops yelled for the man to come out.
He finally came down to the door where he was laid down, handcuffed and taken away by police shortly after 2am.
The Met confirmed a 44-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder yesterday.
A neighbour across the street said: “I was asleep when I was woken by a lot of loud noise.
“I looked through the curtain and there was about six police outside the house, all armed.
“Two of them were pointing lasers at the house windows. I didn’t want to put my head through the curtain in case they pointed the lasers at me.”
The neighbour said the officers were shouting at the man to come out, but he was “effing and blinding” for more than 30 minutes before he emerged.
Another local added that the man kept refusing to come out as “there was a dog”.
Tuesday’s horror attack saw Mr O’Halloran surrounded by a mob in Western Avenue before being knifed, it is understood.
He managed to travel 75 yards to Runnymede on his scooter before flagging down a member of the public for help.
Hero neighbours rushed to try and save his life before paramedics arrived, but, despite their best efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Cops have released CCTV footage of a man seen running from the scene with a knife in his hand.
They urged anyone who recognised him to get in touch immediately.
‘HORRIFIC INCIDENT’
Detective Chief Inspector Jim Eastwood, who is leading the investigation, said: “I would like to thank the public for their overwhelming support following this horrific incident.
“As a result of the release of a CCTV image yesterday, an arrest has been made and this investigation is progressing at pace.
“Mr O’Halloran’s family have been updated with this development and continue to be supported by specially trained officers.
“I would reiterate their previous request that their privacy is respected by everyone as they continue to come to terms with their tragic loss.”
Mr O’Halloran was well-known in the area and often busked with his accordion outside a nearby Tesco and the train station.
He had lived in Greenford since the ’70s, and locals said he played to raise money for Ukrainian refugees.
Touching footage shows him beaming outside a supermarket while fundraising.
Some of those living in the area had given him the nickname “Mr Bond”, while others affectionately knew him as “Uncle Tom”.
Neighbour Anushka Burnett, 37, described him as “absolutely lovely” and “one of the best neighbours.”
“He is very helpful,” Anushka said. “If I’m outside trying to clean up or something or if I need anything, tools, he will pop them over.
“He’s so lovely, always has conversations with everyone. As soon as he sees you out, walk over, and he’ll just start talking to you.
“At his age he’d always like to have a joke as well, always laughing.”
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Mr O’Halloran is believed to have been heading to the pub when the attack happened, one friend said.
His daughter told The Sun she was too distraught to talk.
Neighbours said it took officers half an hour to pin down the suspect, who claimed he was scared of the police dogs[/caption]
A forensic officer outside the property on August 18[/caption]
A scooter was seen at the scene of the attack[/caption]
Police forensics at the address of the arrested suspect[/caption]
Flowers were left at a nearby Tesco in tribute[/caption]
The OAP’s neighbours and staff at his local Tesco left a card in tribute[/caption]
Metropolitan Police Chief Superintendent Sean Wilson spoke to the media at the scene[/caption]
The tragedy has stunned the local community[/caption]
Gerard Butler pays tribute to his ‘dear friend’ Darius Campbell Danesh
Microsoft makes bold claim that Sony pays “blocking rights” to stop games appearing on Game Pass
According to a recent report, Microsoft has claimed that Sony pays for “blocking rights” to prevent developers adding their games to Xbox Game Pass.
As reported by The Verge, the fairly substantial accusation comes as part of some documents that have been filed with Brazil’s national competition regulator, as well as being part of a review of Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard.
“Microsoft’s ability to continue expanding Game Pass has been hampered by Sony’s desire to inhibit such growth,” Microsoft itself claims in a filing to the Administrative Council for Economic Defence, or CADE (translations from The Verge). “Sony pays for ‘blocking rights’ to prevent developers from adding content to Game Pass and other competing subscription services.”
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Microsoft claims Sony pays to stop devs from adding content to Xbox Game Pass
Microsoft claims Sony pays for ‘blocking rights’ to keep games off Xbox Game Pass
Microsoft has claimed Sony pays for “blocking rights” to stop developers from adding their content to Xbox Game Pass. The explosive claims are part of documents (Word doc) filed with Brazil’s national competition regulator and part of a review of Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard.
“Microsoft’s ability to continue expanding Game Pass has been hampered by Sony’s desire to inhibit such growth,” claims Microsoft in an August 9th filing to the Administrative Council for Economic Defense (CADE), as translated from Portuguese. “Sony pays for ‘blocking rights’ to prevent developers from adding content to Game Pass and other competing subscription services.”
Does this mean Sony is evil and Microsoft is casually out here revealing…
Joseph Baena, Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Son, Pays Homage to Father With Vintage Pose
The last time Arnold Schwarzenegger competed as a professional bodybuilder was over four decades ago. Even though he’s no longer necessarily focused on building incredible amounts of mass, he still holds considerable influence over the strength sport. Joseph Baena — Schwarzenegger’s 24-year-old son — appears to be following (somewhat) in his dad’s massive footsteps. Or … Read more
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