5 Tips for Winning at Blackjack

If you understand the strategy of the game, blackjack offers casino gamblers some of the best odds in the casino. Players who tend to win more than they lose use a combination of statistical understanding and betting strategies to turn this classic casino favourite into a profitable hobby. Along with getting the practice in and boosting your blackjack experience, there are several things that you can do to boost your chance of winning at the blackjack table. Keep these tips in mind to improve your odds. 

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Rumours suggest Samsung won't release a new Galaxy Note next year

It's been going around in recent months that Samsung plans to decommission the Galaxy Note line. The rumour gains traction as industry insiders leak information about the company's upcoming plans. Max Weinbach shares on Twitter the flagship lineup from Samsung that we can expect.

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Nest Thermostat gets colour-matched AAA batteries

Google's new budget-friendly thermostat hopes to attract different types of first-time smart home buyers by offering it in four different shades—Fog (mint), Sand (salmon), Charcoal (black), and Snow (White). One extra design touch it added is that the Nest Thermostat's included batteries match the units themselves. It doesn't add to the experience, but it's a nice aesthetic touch. Most variants match their exterior, except for the Charcoal, which gets the similar white AAAs as the Snow model. 

While the Nest Thermostat uses HVAC system wires as its primary power source, it has provision for two AAA 1.5V alkaline batteries. This isn't the first time Google colour-matched its smart home devices. The new Chromecast with Google TV has the same colour-matching batteries, too.

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US govt. allows Qualcomm to sell 4G chips to Huawei despite ban

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Qualcomm has received permission from the US government to sell 4G mobile processors to Huawei, despite an ongoing ban from the Trump administration to conduct business with the Chinese company. The chipmaker didn't specify which products it is allowed to sell to Huawei, but it told Reuters these were related to mobile devices.

Huawei has admitted back in August that it was running out of processor chips because of the US sanctions. Richard Yu, the company's CEO of its consumer business unit, said that "this year may be the last generation of Huawei Kirin high-end chips."

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