Samsung patents yet another foldable phone design while we still await the Galaxy Fold
One of the highest-profile tech stories of 2019 so far involves a product that’s about a month or so from launch, and which was supposed …
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Huawei employees reportedly caught helping African governments spy on opposition
Well, the US now has yet another reported case of espionage-related misdeeds it can point to as additional proof of why the Huawei ban should …
Misfit’s Vapor X smartwatch is now available for $200
Misfit has launched its newest smartwatch as a follow-up to the Vapor 2, which packed in all the features you’d expect, like built-in GPS as …
This creepy deepfake shows Bill Hader morph into Tom Cruise mid-impersonation
Okay, this clip may qualify as my favorite deepfake video I’ve seen to date. We would direct your attention to the clip at the top …
‘Game of Thrones’ fans almost got to see Arya fight her way to the Night King
Among the massive pile of Emmy nominations Game of Thrones has garnered (a record 32) heading into next month’s awards ceremony, one of them is …
Facebook ends human review of user audio after other companies do the same
Facebook is now the latest tech giant to put a stop to human review of user audio recordings, following a slew of companies from Google …
Huawei’s long-awaited mobile OS elicits mixed reactions in China
“Talk is cheap. Show me the code.” That quip, one of the well-known aphorisms attributable to Linux creator Linus Torvalds, was posted in recent days …
Galaxy Note 10+ 5G camera is the new leader in DxOMark rankings
Whenever Samsung rolls out new models of its flagship handsets, you can be forgiven for feeling like the company is positioning them as top-notch cameras …
Tesla owner’s implant turned her arm into a car key, which is so 2019
Tesla’s Model 3 wasn’t exactly lacking for options to unlock and start the car, since you could use the Tesla smartphone app, a keycard, or …
Apple’s wearable business is so hot that it now generates more revenue than Netflix
Apple’s wearable products category that includes devices like the Apple Watch and super-popular AirPods hasn’t gotten the credit it deserves for how important this collection …
‘Game of Thrones’ actress rants that season 8 was basically garbage
Natalia Tena binge-watched all of the divisive eighth and final season of Game of Thrones, and, like many of you, there was a lot she …
The top 15 most-watched shows in July across Netflix, HBO, and other platforms
I’ve seen a fair amount of online chatter and news coverage in recent days using the imminent arrival of Disney+ and other similar new streaming …
60,000 bonus points and travel perks make this Amex Platinum so enticing
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MoviePass changed passwords to lock out users once it ran out of sane ideas
Back in the summer of 2018, the beleaguered movie ticket app MoviePass was attracting a firestorm of complaints from users who were unable to use …
Huawei’s Android hopes dashed yet again by Trump
During remarks at Huawei’s Developer Conference that kicked off on Friday, the CEO of Huawei’s consumer division Richard Yu promised that the company can “immediately” …
This brilliant trick got a Norwegian comedy onto Netflix’s recommended list
I was poking around the other day for something new to watch on Netflix that I hadn’t seen before, and I came across a series …
Huawei’s first smartphone to ship with its custom OS could be a Mate 30 variant
Months of obfuscation, mixed signals, and carefully worded non-denials have led Huawei, finally, to this weekend, when the company that’s been the target of a …
Apple Watch remarkably survives for two weeks at the bottom of a lake
A pair of Apple Watches was recently recovered in perfectly fine working condition in Connecticut, where they’d spent two weeks at the bottom of a …
All the reasons why the Chase Sapphire Preferred deserves a spot in your wallet
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Microsoft contractors listen to your Skype and Cortana activity, but don’t freak out
Microsoft has now joined the ranks of Apple, Amazon, and Google for having contractors who’ve been caught listening to some user Skype and Cortana activity, …
‘Game of Thrones’ creators are leaving HBO for Netflix, taking their divisive ideas with them
Netflix has emerged the winner of an intense bidding war to be the next creative home for David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, the Game of …
‘Home Alone’ is getting a reboot on Disney+, and we’re not sure how to feel
Disney keeps upping its streaming game ante, first announcing the arrival of Disney+ in November and then yesterday a mega-bundle that includes Disney+, as well …
The Apple Card is so much more revolutionary than you think
Here’s one of the best indicators that a new era has dawned at Apple, which has been looking for new products and services to focus …
Russian TV audiences love American TV shows, especially ‘Game of Thrones’
Russia can’t get enough of America, it seems. Not only does the country love our democratic process so much that it decided to lend a …
Disney unveils bundle with Disney+, ESPN+ and Hulu for $12.99/month
Yet another new subscription video bundle has been unveiled, for those of you keeping score at home. It’s an additional packaged offering from Disney, and …
LG is ditching the notch in favor of a hole-punch camera, patent reveals
LG, whose handset business has been struggling for a while now, notably hopped on board the trend of including the much-maligned front notch for the …
Exec reveals how studios like Netflix and Amazon decide what shows to keep and what to cancel
With shock in some circles still growing about Netflix’s decision to cancel The OA — the sci-fi series starring Brit Marling that currently enjoys an …
These were the top 10 most-watched shows on Netflix in July
Netflix dropped new seasons of some of its most-watched shows during the month of July, giving users tons of great new content to binge as …
Metallica saved a woman from being attacked by a mountain lion
Should you ever have the misfortune to cross paths with a fearsome cougar, one hiker has discovered a survival hack that could end up saving …
Fossil’s newest smartwatch can actually take iPhone voice calls
One of the highlights of Fossil’s fifth-generation Wear OS smartwatch, which the company unveiled Monday morning, is a feature meant to appeal to Apple users …
