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As Expected, Fuel Prices Shoot Up After Trump Cancels Iran Nuclear Deal

US President Donald Trump’s decision on Tuesday to pull out of the Iran nuclear deal can increase pressure on government finances through a higher subsidy bill and pinch consumers by keeping oil on the boil ahead of next year’s general election. A day after Trump’s decision, global benchmark Brent crude hit its highest since November 2014 at $77 a barrel …

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Google Duplex lets a robot make phone calls for you (The 3:59, Ep. 399)

On this podcast, we talk about: Google’s experimental Duplex technology that empowers Assistant to make calls on your behalf to book appointments or make reservations, with a shockingly realistic pattern of speech.  Google Home’s new continued conversation setting, which may end the days of parroting “Hey, Google” when you want to keep asking questions.  Android P‘s measures to help you …

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