T-Mobile is finally getting its first 600MHz device next month
T-Mobile is spending billions to roll out a new 600MHz network, which should finally close the coverage gap between T-Mobile, Verizon, and AT&T. That’s not …
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Apple should activate the hidden FM radio in iPhones, FCC says
FCC chairman Ajit Pai has taken time off from ruining the internet to pick a very particular battle with Apple. He wants the phone maker …
Computer problems hit airlines around the world, causing serious delays
Thousands of passengers were grounded Thursday morning as computer problems hit the check-in systems of airlines around the world. The Telegraph reported that London’s Heathrow and Gatwick, Charles de …
We found an easier way to get Twitter’s new 280-character limit
So, unless you’re wise enough to have disposed of all social media and moved to a cave upstate, you’ve probably heard that Twitter is experimenting …
Essential has sold just 5,000 phones in a month
When Android founder Andy Rubin launched Essential earlier this year, it was a business full of promise. The fledgling company had all the pedigree in …
Here’s every new product Amazon released today
At a private event in Seattle today, Amazon released some updates to its product lineup. Some things — like a revamped Fire TV stick — …
Apple finally answers all your questions about how Face ID works
Ever since that fateful Face ID demo during the iPhone X unveil, Apple hasn’t really given us more details on how its new authentication system …
What a combined T-Mobile-Sprint network would actually look like
Reports are swirling that T-Mobile and Sprint have agreed a deal to merge in principle, with an announcement set to come in October. A merged …
Twitter about to make Donald Trump’s tweet-rants twice as long
Twitter, once described as a micro-blogging service because of the 140-character limit on posts, just got a little bit bigger. The company announced Tuesday that …
Apple selected to FDA pilot program to fast-track medical tech
Bloomberg reported today that Apple has joined a Food and Drug Administration program to fast-track the development of medical technology. The FDA selected nine companies in …
Investors still optimistic about the iPhone X amid falling stock prices
Apple’s shares are down nearly 10 percent since the iPhone X unveiling, from $165 as Craig Federighi messed up the Face ID demo, to $150 …
Uber ends service in Montreal as regulatory crackdown continues
Uber has announced that it’s ending operations in Montreal, just days after its license to operate in London was revoked by city authorities. It’s the …
T-Mobile and Sprint will complete merger within weeks, report says
Rumors have been swirling for months about a T-Mobile/Sprint hookup, but things are getting very realistic, very fast. A new report from CNBC quotes sources who …
4 very normal quotes from Mark Zuckerberg’s very normal visit to Philadelphia
“Zuckerberg Visits Philly, Orders Cheesesteak Like a Local,” the Associated Press wrote this morning — because, just like every other local, Mark Zuckerberg takes news crews …
MacOS High Sierra is available for download right now
Apple has released the latest version of its desktop operating system, the aptly-named macOS High Sierra, and you can go download it right now. You …
Crazy rumors suggest big changes are coming to Apple’s iPhone 9 lineup next year
Apple’s latest and greatest iPhone isn’t even in the hands of consumers yet, but that hasn’t stopped the rumor mill from churning out stories about …
People are about to start dumping cable faster than ever before
It’s a bad time to be a cable TV executive. Streaming services are popping up faster than big cable companies can throttle them, and years …
Behind-the-scenes video shows how Apple gets ready for iPhone day
Today is Christmas for gadget nerds, better known as iPhone day. It’s the magical time of year when Tim Cook and Jony Ive finally ship …
Is Apple deliberately slowing down cellular data on some iPhone 8 models?
When the iPhone 8 was officially announced, Apple made a big deal about the phone being “built for wireless.” That isn’t really true, as we’ve …
The nightmare T-Mobile Sprint merger is close to happening
Sources have told Reuters this morning that T-Mobile is “close to agreeing tentative terms on a deal to merge with peer Sprint,” bringing us one step closer …
Volvo has a new baby SUV that might make Tesla worried
Volvo has fully embraced the next generation of car technology. It’s committed to producing no gas-only cars after 2018, its self-driving tech is some of …
Mercedes-Benz is making a $1 billion bet against Tesla
Daimler AG, the parent company of Mercedes-Benz, is spending $1 billion to start the production of electric vehicles at a factory in Alabama. Blockbuster investment …
Want to know why the iPhone is special? Just look at the iPhone 5S
Going off the Scrooge McDuck-sized piles of cash that the iPhone has made Apple over the years, you’d think that making money from selling $700 …
Instagram is adding face filters to live video
As part of its ongoing campaign to slowly morph into Snapchat, Instagram is doubling down on augmented reality features in its app. The latest addition …
Google is buying the heart of HTC’s smartphone division for $1.1 billion
Google and HTC have announced a $1.1 billion cooperation agreement between the two companies, which will send a large part of HTC’s smartphone engineering team …
iOS 11’s Control Center doesn’t turn off Wi-Fi or Bluetooth
One of the most-changed parts of iOS in the latest update is Control Center. It has a new look, new toggles, and even a new …
Equifax has been sending hack victims to a fake phishing site
If you’re feeling lost and confused following news of Equifax’s recent data breach, don’t worry: not even Equifax’s own customer service knows what’s going on. …
Why the Apple Watch’s LTE problems aren’t really problems
The early reviews of the new, LTE-flavored Apple Watch are in, and they’ve found a problem. The LTE connection experiences a particular problem when out …
Young Americans will be the death of cable TV
The best data we have suggests that cord-cutting — ditching cable TV for streaming services — is happening faster than anyone foresaw. But in case …
HTC schedules major announcement as Google takeover rumors intensify
HTC has issued a trading halt on its stock, effective tomorrow, as it’s set to make a major announcement to shareholders. The announcement ties in …
