Love the new look of Android P? Here’s how you can get it on any Android phone right now
The idea that Google would release the first developer preview of its next-generation mobile operating system on Pi Day (March 14 — or 3/14) was …
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Samsung Galaxy S9 review: A tale of cameras and controversy
Samsung is the first big-name global smartphone maker to launch new flagship phones in 2018, and early responses have been somewhat mixed. The Galaxy S9 …
Android P embraces the notch as it kills the Nexus
Google released the first Android P developer preview on Wednesday, sharing some details about the main features it planned for Android’s evolution. The release came …
Jimmy Kimmel explains Amazon Alexa’s creepy, hysterical laughing problem
Amazon’s voice assistant that’s built into Echo devices and other smart electronics from other vendors misbehaved at least a couple of times recently. After going …
5G is the real reason the US is so afraid of Huawei
After many years of talking about the next evolutionary step in mobile communication technology, 5G is finally within reach. The network equipment and mobile chips …
A dog’s sense of smell is even more advanced than we realized
I have a cute dog that’s something of a beagle mix, and as tends to be the case with canines from the hound family, he’s …
New documents show FBI paid Best Buy’s Geek Squad staff to act as informants
New documents released this week have unearthed a shocking discovery about the relationship between the FBI and Best Buy’s Geek Squad repair agents. After filing …
The OnePlus 6 is shaping up to be an Android powerhouse that embraces the notch
Remember the wave of criticism that followed the OnePlus 5 launch last summer when the final design of the handset turned out to be a …
‘State of Decay 2’ shambles its way to Xbox One and PC on May 22nd
One of the pleasant surprises at the end of the Xbox 360’s life was the release of State of Decay in 2013. The open world …
Report: Apple to introduce a refreshed iPad Pro with Face ID later this year
According to a new research report from Rosenblatt analyst Jun Zhang (via Barron’s), Apple’s next-gen iPad Pro — much like the iPhone X — will …
This incredibly odd plant disappeared for over 150 years, but now it’s back
Determining whether or not an animal is endangered or even extinct can be a difficult job, but that challenge is even greater when it comes …
Yet another report says iPhone X sales are way below estimates
The iPhone X was sold out for about a month after its early November launch, but demand has significantly dropped since then, reports have claimed. …
A $150 HomePod might launch later this year
Apple’s shiny new HomePod was met with a decidedly tepid response when it finally launched last month. Whether the high price, unfinished features, or furniture-destroying …
The 5 biggest feature changes from the Android P developer preview
Earlier today, Google released the first developer preview of its upcoming software release, Android P. The first developer preview is always a little rough around …
Yes, Alexa is creepily laughing at you, but Amazon says a fix is coming
In what sounds like the beginning of an especially creepy episode of Black Mirror, Amazon Echo owners have begun to report that Alexa is laughing …
iOS 12 concept video proves that Apple Music would be better with a ‘Dark Mode’ option
Rumors of Apple adding a new “Dark Mode” setting to iOS seemingly spring to life every single year in the weeks and months preceding WWDC. …
The best-selling over-ear headphones on Amazon’s whole site cost $35 right now
Thinking about dropping $200 or more on a pair of over-ear Beats headphones? Pfff, that’s so 2017. Beats is a solid brand and its headphones …
Crypto prices dive after the SEC promises more regulation
Cryptocurrency’s rollercoaster ride took a sharp downwards swing Wednesday as the Securities and Exchange Commission issued a statement warning against unlicensed crypto exchanges. The commission …
Forget Jack and Coke, get ready for Coca-Cola’s first alcoholic drink
Jack and Coke is one of the most popular alcoholic drinks you can make. It involves mixing Jack Daniels whiskey, Coca-Cola, and ice. Voila! You …
10 paid iPhone apps on sale for free right now
As another snowstorm blows through the Northeastern United States, many of you are probably stuck in your homes, wondering what you’re supposed to do with …
Broadcom hits back against US government concerns with $1.5 billion R&D fund
Broadcom’s ongoing attempt to acquire Qualcomm, a deal that would be the largest tech merger in history, hit another roadblock this week when the US …
Amazon is offering discounted Prime to Medicaid recipients
If you’re a low-income American on Medicaid, shopping online might be the least of your worries. Nonetheless, Amazon will offer Medicaid members a reduced Amazon …
Google’s first Android P developer preview now available to download
Apple’s software releases are a dime a dozen at this point, but a much more exciting release made its way online on Wednesday. Following months …
Unlike humans, termites send their oldest soldiers to the front lines when battling foes
In most modern militaries, status and higher ranks are associated with those who have served for longer. Newer recruits are often the ones fighting on …
This isn’t the ‘iPhone X2,’ but it is the iPhone of my dreams
Apple’s tenth-anniversary iPhone X is quite possibly the most visually stunning flagship smartphone in the world right now. Apple fan or not, you have to …
A skyscraper-sized asteroid just cruised by Earth – watch it fly by in this video
As we told you last week, the “potentially hazardous” asteroid 2017 VR12 made its closest appearance early this morning. Unlike the much smaller 2018 DV1 …
This photo of Mars is so bizarre you’ll probably think it’s fake
NASA has made a habit of delivering stunning photos of many of the planets in our Solar System, including Saturn, Jupiter, and of course Mars. …
New report claims Apple will dump the iPhone X notch in 2019
Citing industry sources, a new report from South Korea’s Electronic Times claims that Apple will abandon the notch of the iPhone X when it releases …
The real reason why the Galaxy S9 doesn’t have an iPhone X notch
The Galaxy S9 might not be entirely a Galaxy S8 clone, but it’s not a completely new device either. Samsung refined the design of this …
Is the Galaxy S9 shaping up to be a dud?
Samsung told the world last week at MWC 2018 that it wants to sell more Galaxy S9 units than Galaxy S8, which isn’t a surprising …
