Cord-cutting is happening faster than anyone predicted
Cable companies have been terrified by the massive exodus that has become cord-cutting. People just don’t want to fork over $120 a month for a …
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Verizon already has a buy-one-get-one-free deal on the Google Pixel 3
Google officially unveiled the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL all of three hours ago, but Verizon hasn’t lost any time at all rolling out …
Google kills bid for $10 billion Pentagon contract after employee protests
Google has dropped a bid for a $10 billion Pentagon cloud computing project, the company announced Monday. The about-face comes after Google employees protested and …
Google announces the Pixel Slate, a 2-in-1 Chrome OS tablet
The hardware just keeps coming at Google’s Pixel event in NYC today, and it’s not just new Pixel phones. Google also has some Pixel tablet …
HP’s new convertible Chromebook is a $599 MacBook killer
Chromebooks have a reputation for being cheap, low-powered computers that are good for schools and web browsing, and not a lot else. There are a …
Google teases a surprise coming in the Pixel 3 XL launch tomorrow
Google’s Pixel 3 event is happening tomorrow, and thanks to one of the leakiest pre-release seasons in recent memory, we have a pretty good idea …
Microsoft quietly increased the price of Windows 10, but you can still get it for cheap right now
Over the weekend, Microsoft had to pull its major fall update to Windows 10 after it emerged that the new software was deleting files wile …
Google is killing Google+ after security flaw exposed user information
According to a report in the Wall Street Journal published Monday lunchtime, a software glitch within Google+ exposed the private profile data of hundreds of thousands of …
The Netflix vs. Amazon Prime Video war is making piracy cool again
When Netflix’s streaming service was still in the early stages of taking over the internet, the received wisdom was that it would kill piracy. Studies …
Apple hires cops to guard California stores after string of robberies
Given that Apple Stores are literal showcases where tens of thousands of dollars of electronics is made available just a few steps from public streets, …
Best Buy’s latest Samsung deal gives you a free TV when you buy a Galaxy Note 9
The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 has been around for long enough that we’re starting to see some of the more creative deals appear. Sure, with …
Analyst speculates about how cell companies are going to make money off 5G
On Monday, Verizon lit up something that can charitably be described as a ‘5G’ network in a handful of locations around the country. It’s a …
Why Wi-Fi 6 is going to make people care about good Wi-Fi
Since it was first introduced in 1997, the Wi-Fi protocol has changed from something that’s slower than floppy disks into the backbone of people’s home …
Once again, T-Mobile has the fastest network, according to Ookla
When it comes to measuring the “best” wireless network in America, a very familiar pattern plays out every quarter. T-Mobile is crowned as the fastest …
Sprint adds Voice over LTE years after everyone else
Voice over LTE is a mature technology that allows for higher-quality voice calls over the 4G LTE protocol, rather than using the standard cellular voice …
Telecoms industry sues California to kill strict net neutrality law
Just days after California Governor Jerry Brown signed a statewide net neutrality bill into law, four telecoms industry organizations have filed a lawsuit against the state, …
The LG V40 is official, and yes, it has 5 cameras
LG has finally taken the wraps off its latest big flagship, the LG V40 ThinQ. The big, expensive Android phone is a direct competitor to …
Best Buy’s deal with a Google Home Mini and a 4-pack of Tiles is too good to miss
If you buy a Google Home Mini or an Amazon Echo Dot at full retail price, you’re a sucker. The $49 Google Home Mini is …
Tim Cook talks privacy and banning Alex Jones in Vice News Tonight interview
Following a summer that’s seen Apple launch three new iPhones and dodge most of the scrutiny that has been enveloping Facebook and Google, Apple CEO …
New Google accessibility app lets you completely control an Android phone with your voice
At this year’s Google I/O event, accessibility and inclusive technology took a much bigger spot in the software lineup than usual. Google made its commitment …
LTE speed tests show the iPhone XS dominates the iPhone X
The iPhone XS has been criticized a little for only providing a marginal upgrade over the iPhone X. There’s no killer feature in this year’s …
The Windows 10 October Update is available right now with a new dark mode and phone integration
A major Microsoft event is underway right now in New York City, and while you might not be able to watch the event live, Microsoft …
The Senate might save cable, because Charter sure can’t
Cable TV has spent the last five years watching streaming video not-so-slowly nibble away at its cash cow, and the solution has mostly been to …
Here’s why people thought the iPhone XS has a ‘skin softening’ filter
Last week, iPhone XS users galore swarmed to the forums, internet pitchforks in hand, to complain that their new phones’ selfie cameras were secretly applying …
Matt Damon captures Brett Kavanaugh’s devotion to beer in SNL’s new cold open
Last Thursday, millions of Americans tuned in to watch Christine Blasey Ford and Brett Kavanaugh give testimony to the Senate Judiciary Committee about an alleged …
The innovative RED Hydrogen phone is delayed even more
The past 12 months haven’t been particularly exciting in the world of smartphones. Sure, “the notch” has become a standard feature on most devices, but …
California charges 17 people in organized crime ring that stole $1 million from Apple Stores
17 people have been charged with a string of robberies targeting Apple Stores across California, the state’s Attorney General announced in a press release Friday. …
The EU is investigating whether Amazon rips off popular products from its own sellers
The EU’s antitrust division, famous for its multi-billion-dollar fines on tech companies like Google and Microsoft, apparently now has its sights set on Amazon. Last …
Facebook says new hack leaked data of 50 million users
Facebook has announced that a previously unreported attack on its network exposed the personal data of nearly 50 million users. The company said that it …
Lyft is paying users in 35 cities to ditch their cars
Earlier this year, Lyft rolled out a trial promotion in Chicago that offered residents $550 in travel credits in return for ditching their cars for …
