Watch Tesla’s ‘Sentry Mode’ catch a man keying a Model 3 for no reason
Always looking to leverage technology in clever ways, Tesla this past May introduced a new security-oriented feature dubbed Sentry Mode. The feature, as the name …
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Apple suspends Siri review program following report that private conversations can be heard by contractors
The Guardian last week ran an expose highlighting how contractors working to improve the reliability of Siri can sometimes listen to information that should by …
Apple will reportedly release a new iPad this year with a totally new screen size
Over the past few months, we’ve seen quite a few reports pointing to Apple releasing a brand new 10.2-inch iPad later this fall. And while …
Apple posts Q3 earnings: Revenue hits $53.8 billion
As far as Apple’s earnings are concerned, the June quarter isn’t necessarily exciting in and of itself. After all, the quarter doesn’t encapsulate the always-busy …
Wild video captures the exact moment an iPhone 5s exploded in a person’s face
Remember when Samsung’s Galaxy Note 7 started exploding in users’ faces for seemingly no reason? Well, we recently stumbled across a video of something similar …
The Apple insider who’s almost never wrong just leaked new iPhone 12 details
Despite Apple’s best efforts to keep product leaks at bay, we’ve recently started to notice an uptick in rumors surrounding Apple’s 2020 iPhone lineup. Of …
Trump denies tariff exemption for the Mac Pro, tells Apple to ‘make them in the USA’
Donald Trump took to Twitter earlier today and said that Apple will not get a tariff waiver for its forthcoming Mac Pro. Apple, if you …
Apple may introduce a custom 5G modem for the iPhone sooner than expected
It wasn’t necessarily a shocking revelation yesterday when Apple announced that it acquired the majority of Intel’s modem business for $1 billion. After all, there …
Justice Department approves $26.5 billion T-Mobile and Sprint merger
Despite some ongoing and vociferous opposition to T-Mobile and Sprint’s brewing merger, the U.S. Department of Justice today officially approved it. Notably, the approval comes …
Tesla suffers a huge blow as CTO JB Straubel decides to step down
One of the more interesting tidbits to come out of Tesla’s earnings conference call yesterday was the announcement that Tesla CTO and company co-founder JB …
The first true all-screen smartphone design just leaked and it looks like it’s going to be amazing
Earlier today, reputed leaker Ice Universe tweeted a photo of what may very well be the Vivo Nex 3 design. The Nex 3, if the …
Apple’s exciting new 16-inch MacBook Pro will finally ditch the keyboard design that keeps breaking
Ever since Apple discontinued the 17-inch MacBook Pro in 2012, many power users lamented the lack of a big display option in Apple’s notebook line. …
Model 3 driver falls asleep with Autopilot on, promptly crashes into 11 construction barrels
While Tesla’s Autopilot software has improved considerably over the past few years, there’s still plenty of room for improvement. Part of the problem is that …
Tesla sold a record number of Model 3s last quarter as revenue hit $6.3 billion
Tesla posted its earnings for the June quarter today and, per usual, there’s a lot to dissect. Revenue wise, the company generated $6.3 billion compared …
Final Huawei Mate X specs leaked more than a month ahead of its September release
It’s not entirely clear that there’s even a market for foldable phones, but that hasn’t stopped companies like Samsung and Huawei from touting them as …
Apple customer details how he took Apple to court twice – and won both times
One of the great things about purchasing a Mac — or any Apple product, for that matter — is that problems can easily be diagnosed …
Apple may introduce a ridiculously expensive new 16-inch MacBook Pro later this year
Earlier this month, Apple discontinued its 12-inch MacBook and, in doing so, finally took a serious step towards simplifying its notebook line. The 12-inch MacBook …
This awesome ‘Stranger Things’ Easter Egg might make you shed a few tears
If you haven’t watched the third season of Stranger Things yet, it’s definitely worth moving to the top of your watch list. The third season …
Apple Watch with next-gen display technology could launch as early as next year
A next-gen Apple Watch with a MicroLED display could arrive as soon as 2020, according to a new report from the Chinese-language Economic Daily News. …
Apple Watch’s heart rate monitor credit with saving another man’s life
The Apple Watch may have initially been positioned as a fashion accessory — thanks in large part to Jony Ive — but it soon became …
Tesla’s next-gen Supercharger can add 75 miles of range in just 5 minutes
One of the more prescient and impactful decisions Tesla made early on was to roll out a network of Supercharger stations at strategic locations across …
New iPhone hacking tool can reportedly access a user’s iCloud data
An Israeli security company with a track record of developing some of the most advanced and sophisticated mobile hacking tools we’ve ever seen has upped …
A massive $70 million Netflix deal may finally lure Eddie Murphy back to stand-up comedy
For years, veteran comics like Neal Brennan and Chris Rock have lamented the fact that Eddie Murphy has been on a prolonged hiatus from the …
Elon Musk says most cars lack the ‘soul’ that Tesla vehicles boast
As opposed to most CEOs who singularly concern themselves with turning a profit, Elon Musk’s overarching strategy with Tesla was to revolutionize the transportation industry …
Apple explores the possibility of manufacturing AirPods in Vietnam
Apple has long made a habit out of diversifying its supply chain whenever possible, which is why it shouldn’t come as much of a surprise …
Netflix plans to launch a cheaper, mobile-only plan in a major market
Though there were a few bright spots in Netflix’s earnings report today, investors didn’t react too kindly to the company’s big miss on adding new …
Despite massive earnings, Netflix is struggling to attract new subscribers
Netflix released its earnings report for the June quarter and posted EPS of $0.60, a solid beat over initial estimates of $0.56. Revenue came in …
Sprint says hackers used Samsung’s website to access customer account data
In late June, hackers managed to access an unknown number of Sprint accounts by exploiting a security loophole on Samsung’s “add a line” website, according …
Tesla finally did something about its convoluted lineup
Tesla’s product line has become a bit convoluted in recent months, which is somewhat odd given that the company only sells three types of vehicles. …
Elon Musk: Next-gen Roadster will have thrusters hidden behind the license plate
While Tesla has a few intriguing vehicles in the pipeline — from the Model Y to a rumored pickup truck — the company’s next-gen Roadster …
