Forget the stupid Chromecast vs Fire TV wars and just buy a Roku
Google and Amazon are locked in a bitter fight right now, and you’re the one losing out. Google is pulling YouTube apps from Amazon’s Fire …
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Comcast’s new Wi-Fi router might not belong in the trash
Usual procedure when setting up a new home internet connection goes something like this: Open welcome package from internet provider; immediately discard the cable modem …
Qualcomm just gave us a blueprint for how Android will beat the iPhone X next year
Qualcomm has finally given us all the details about Snapdragon 845, the latest and greatest in its long line of mobile processors. It’s significant because …
People are ditching cable at record speed, so of course AT&T is hiking prices
2017 has been a standout year for cord-cutting. In July, August, and September, cord-cutters set a new record for ditching traditional pay-TV, with an estimated …
This map shows just how serious Elon Musk’s tunneling plans are
When Elon Musk first suggested that he wanted to solve LA’s traffic problems with a series of underground highways, most of us thought he’d spent …
This is the only iPhone X model you should buy
You might not know it, but there are two distinct models of iPhone X you can buy. No, I’m not talking about different storage sizes …
Instagram just showed Apple how to fix the iPhone X’s notch
Among many new design changes to the Instagram iOS app lately is one little tweak for the iPhone X: A new volume slider that activates …
The processor that will power the Galaxy S9 and Pixel 3 was just revealed
On stage at an event in Hawaii, Qualcomm just surprised nobody by taking the wraps off its Next Big Thing. Snapdragon 845 is the latest …
The best Android processors are coming to Windows PCs, and it could change laptops forever
At an event in Hawaii today, Qualcomm and Microsoft revealed that the popular Snapdragon line of processors — which run every flagship Android smartphone you’ve …
Sorry, but cable TV won’t exist by 2030
A new report hit inboxes today that makes some bold claims about the future of cable TV. The Diffusion Group (TDG) estimates that by 2030, …
The iPhone X frenzy has only gotten worse since launch
For most of 2017, Apple fans have been visibly salivating at the prospect of the iPhone X. Apple’s most significant iPhone upgrade in years was …
Netflix is making a final ‘House of Cards’ season, but without Kevin Spacey
House of Cards will be returning for a final season, Netflix has confirmed — but without the help of Kevin Spacey. The streaming service said Monday afternoon …
Apple Pay Cash is live for everyone right now
Over the weekend, Apple took the unusual step of rushing iOS 11.2 out the door ahead of schedule, so that users could avoid a bug …
Another software bug with another new Google product is bad news for everyone
Google unleashed an avalanche of new hardware on us in October. Not only did it debut two brand-new smartphones, but it also expanded the Google …
Qualcomm deepens Apple battle with new round of lawsuits
Qualcomm has filed three new patent infringment claims against Apple in US District Court, bringing the total to 16. That doesn’t include a dispute Qualcomm …
The latest macOS update doesn’t quite fix the macOS root login bug
Earlier this week, a security researcher discovered a gaping flaw in macOS High Sierra, which allowed anyone to walk up to a Mac and gain …
Rare discount gets you $20 off a Spotify Premium subscription
Spotify and Netflix are two things that don’t often go on sale. But thanks to a little Christmas spirit, and a lot of fear of …
ThinkGeek has the NES and SNES Classic back in stock, and you might actually get one this time
Because Nintendo hates money and common sense, the NES Classic and SNES Classic are still not consistently in stock anywhere in the United States. Sure, …
Death of the T-Mobile-Sprint merger is good for T-Mobile, bad for customers
The rumored T-Mobile-Sprint merger is officially done. The two parties couldn’t agree on a deal, and a merger that could’ve killed all semblance of competition …
You’d never know this short film was shot on an iPhone X
In the aftermath of the iPhone X launch, we were understandably flooded with every kind of “iPhone X Camera vs [insert camera here]” video you …
Homeland Security thinks DJI, the biggest drone maker, is really a Chinese plot
DJI is the biggest name in drones by a country mile. Think of it like Apple for drones: Its machines aren’t always the fastest or …
Volvo wants you to buy a car like you buy an iPhone
Increasingly, you don’t own things: you just rent the right to use ‘the newest iPhone’ for 24 months at a time. Apple has had great …
Google Assistant now recommends a plumber or locksmith, and it’s a disaster in the making
Today, the Google Assistant got some cool new tricks, including the ability to find and recommend local services like a plumber, electrician, or locksmith. It’s …
Verizon claims first 5G service available next year, but don’t get too excited
Verizon has announced that it will use 5G technology to deliver residential broadband internet in “three to five US markets” by 2018. The rollout should …
Please don’t buy bitcoin with your credit card
At the time of writing, the price of one Bitcoin is floating around $10,000, down a whopping $1,000 from earlier today. It’s up around 1,000 …
Microsoft is building a massive new HQ that looks nothing like Apple’s
Microsoft has announced plans to radically overhaul its existing campus in Redmond, Washington, and replace it with a bigger and more modern HQ. With Apple’s …
Go download the fix for the macOS High Sierra login bug right now
Apple has released a security update for macOS High Sierra that fixes the (terrifying) root login bug that was first exposed yesterday. The problem appears …
How to fix the massive macOS root security bug
Earlier today, a Turkish security developer discovered that macOS High Sierra has the biggest possible security flaw: a root account, enabled by default with no …
Critical security flaw lets anyone gain root access to a Mac running macOS High Sierra
A software developer appears to have found a major security flaw with the latest version of the MacOS High Sierra. Anyone can login to the …
Apple has a workaround for that annoying new iOS 11 autocorrect bug
iOS 11 hasn’t been the most stable new software release, particularly when it comes to the iOS autocorrect system. Just a week after Apple issued …
