Comcast’s new TV remote can also find your lost cellphone
If you’re anything like me, you probably use Find My iPhone (or Google’s neat trick) to retrieve a phone from the depths of your couch …
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Costco teamed up with MoviePass to get you an absurdly cheap cinema subscription
Movie fans who wished for a Netflix-like service for going to the cinema have at least one such subscription-based product. Launched this summer, Moviepass costs …
Live streaming TV is going to destroy cable, not save it
Streaming TV has had a stellar year. DirecTV Now, AT&T’s cord-cutting cable alternative, has signed up a million people thanks to some aggressive promotions, and …
Uber’s latest honest mistake? Charging $14,000 for a $20 ride
Imagine going about your day, calling an Uber for a short $20 ride only to discover that you’ve been charged more than $14,000. Yes, this …
How the iPhone X’s Face ID is already growing an entire new industry
After 10 years of iPhone, it’s still Apple’s number-one product, and one that’s at the forefront of smartphone innovation. Apple rivals could very well take …
Apple’s new iMac Pro has a chip that’s going to revolutionize Mac security
According to a number of early reviews, Apple’s brand new iMac Pro is an absolute beast of a machine. Hardly a surprise, Apple at WWDC …
Apple just brought the worst thing about the game industry to the App Store
Taking a page from the video game industry, Apple has now opened app pre-orders to all developers on iOS, macOS and tv OS. You might …
We need to talk about Android’s upgrade problem
Android and iOS have been doing battle ever since 2008, and in that time, there have been some long-running problems with both operating systems. The …
Nintendo insists you’ll be able to buy a Switch in time for Christmas
The Switch has been selling in stores and online for less than 10 months, but that’s enough time to sell more than 10 million units, …
Researchers find ancient ticks full of dinosaur blood, but don’t dream of Jurassic Park just yet
Researchers working with ancient amber thought to be nearly 100 million years old have discovered something that sounds like the beginning of a new chapter …
Early iMac Pro reviews are in and the machine is an absolute monster
Apple earlier today confirmed that the company’s long-anticipated iMac Pro will be available on December 14th, though it remains unclear if that’s a pre-order date …
NASA’s Juno discovers Jupiter’s most colossal storm is even more intense than anyone imagined
Jupiter is the largest planet in our Solar System, and aside from Earth and perhaps Saturn it’s also the most recognizable. But unlike Earth or …
Why Apple’s Shazam acquisition could be a big deal for the HomePod
Apple confirmed on Monday that it’s acquiring Shazam, a UK-based music recognition app. The move makes total sense, especially given that Apple has nearly $300 …
Apple knew that removing the home button from the iPhone X was a gamble
Now that the iPhone X has launched to widespread critical acclaim and commercial success, doubts about the new device seem silly in retrospect. But as …
Leaked Galaxy S9 schematics don’t show the feature people were hoping for
Samsung will soon launch the Galaxy S9 flagship smartphone, a device that’s rumored to rely heavily on the Infinity Display design that Samsung unveiled this …
‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ review roundup: Questions are answered, rules are broken
Two years after Star Wars was resurrected with The Force Awakens, we have our first sequel since Revenge of the Sith. Thankfully (at least based …
10 paid iPhone apps on sale for free right now
If you thought yesterday’s post covering iOS apps on sale was good, wait until you see today’s roundup. We’ve got 10 great paid iPhone and …
Everyone’s favorite AirPods rivals are $20 right now, and they might never be this cheap again
Remember how we told you that sometimes the best deals of the season are actually found after Black Friday and Cyber Monday are over? Well, …
Brand new Pacific island is a whole lot like Mars, and scientists are excited
It’s not often that a whole new chunk of land just comes jutting out of the ocean, but that’s just what happened with a new …
Trump signs directive pushing NASA to send astronauts back to the moon, but there’s a catch
The US space program hasn’t sent astronauts to the moon since the early 1970s, but if Donald Trump has his way, NASA will be once …
After years of copying the iPhone, Samsung’s Galaxy S9 will finally copy Apple’s smartest strategy
Samsung wrote the book on copying Apple… literally. No, seriously — back when the company was still trying to break through in the smartphone market, …
Every Sonos speaker is back on sale, and the Play:1 just dropped to its lowest price ever
Well what do you know… it looks like Sonos still has a few tricks up its sleeve. Sonos sales are relatively rare occurrences, and they …
Apple’s brand new iMac Pro will be released on December 14th
Apple’s most powerful Mac ever finally has a release date. The company quietly listed the launch date on the iMac Pro’s webpage today. “Available 12.14,” …
Google’s new photography apps for iOS and Android use AI to do things other apps can’t
It’s difficult for some people to imagine at this point, but dedicated point and shoot cameras used to be a big part of our lives. …
This $23 gadget lets you stream 1080p video from any iPhone or Android to your TV
OK, this is just awesome. While some households go all-in on either iOS or Android, others are split. In fact, there are plenty of people …
This might be the creepiest viewership statistic Netflix has ever shared
There’s no denying that Netflix is one of the greatest tech companies of our time. It provides a simple to use and affordable service, it …
Will the Galaxy S9 have a fingerprint sensor under its display after all?
For a long time this year, it was believed that Apple’s iPhone X would have a Touch ID sensor embedded under the screen. As we …
T-Mobile won’t pay any tax until 2024, thanks to Trump
Telecoms companies have been lining up to kiss the ring ever since Donald Trump was elected. Between massive tax cuts and net neutrality repeal — …
A new Google Maps feature will make sure you never miss your bus or train stop
As any recent transplant to New York City can tell you, smartphone apps are vital for finding your way around the city until you get …
How to get rid of the keylogger inside HP laptops
Keyloggers are nasty programs that keep track of everything you type on a computer. It’s one way someone could spy on everything you do, and …
