MobileNews

Google Store starts charging for Pixel 5 pre-orders in the US, Canada

This year, Google’s flagship phone launched in Asia Pacific and Europe two weeks before US and Canadian availability. Ahead of the Thursday release stateside, the Google Store has started charging Pixel 5 buyers for their pre-orders and removed the ability to cancel. The Pixel 5 charge went through early on Sunday morning for people in the US and Canada. It coincides with the Google Store Order…
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DefenseNews

Army Holds Supervisor Responsible for Uniformed Reservists' Democratic Convention Appearance

In this image from video, Aliitama Sotoa and Petti Matila of American Samoa speak during the state roll call vote on the second night of the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020. (Democratic National Convention via AP) Two Army Reserve soldiers who appeared in uniform in a broadcast segment of the Democratic National Convention in August will not be disciplined for the breach…
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DefenseNews

Army Probe into Helicopters Buzzing DC Protesters Now Under Pentagon Review

A U.S. Army UH-72A Lakota helicopter performs equipment checks prior to the 58th Presidential Inauguration over Washington D.C., January 18, 2017. (U.S. National Guard/Staff Sgt. Patrick P. Evenson) The Secretary of the Army today said that the Defense Department is now reviewing the investigation into military helicopters that allegedly flew dangerously low over crowds during a June 1 race…
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DefenseNews

The Army Is Reorganizing Its SFAB Units to Deploy Globally

Team Healthcare Sgt., Staff Sgt. Jordan Blas, Combat Advisor Team 5110, 1st Battalion, 5th Security Force Assistance Brigade, discusses a training engagement with the Royal Thai Army’s Lt. Col. Takham Pratya, Aug. 20, 2020 at Camp Thanarat, Thailand. (U.S. Army/ Maj.
DefenseNews

The Army Is About to Get Improved Next Gen-Squad Weapons for Testing

Textron Systems Next Generation Squad Weapon rifle variant. (Matthew Cox/Military.com) Textron Systems is preparing to deliver a new batch of Next Generation Squad Weapon (NGSW) prototypes to the Army, featuring improvements from recent soldier testing. The Army is in the final phase of evaluating prototypes of the 6.8mm NGSW rifle and auto rifle prototypes, with which the service plans to…
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