Why Apple Maps still has a ways to go before dethroning Google Maps
The launch of Apple Maps on iOS 6 was famously a bug-riddled affair. Along with some frustrating usability issues, the original iteration of Apple Maps …
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What I hate most about Apple slowing down iPhones with bad batteries
A few days ago, an iPhone user discovered that his old iPhone felt slower because the battery was getting old. His empirical findings were later …
Amazon just released a Prime Video app for Android TV
Remember that nasty Amazon vs. Google feud that keeps making the news? Well, things have improved since early December. Amazon agreed to sell the Chromecast …
Keep cell phones away from your body, warns the California Department of Public Health
How far away is your cell phone from you right now as you read this? Is it sitting right next to you on your desk …
Europe tells Uber it’s a taxi service, so it should start acting like one
2017 just isn’t Uber’s year. Aside from hiring Dara Khosrowshahi, the company doesn’t have much to show for itself, other than a slew of scandals. …
Charter expands gigabit broadband to NYC and six other cities
According to a report from DSL Reports, Charter is rolling out gigabit broadband to some of the biggest cities in its coverage area today, signifying the …
5 gifts under $20 each to get any Nintendo Switch owner on your list
There’s no question that the Nintendo Switch is the hottest console in the world right now, and tons of people got their hands on one …
Amazon is reportedly working on a YouTube service of its own
Google and Amazon are fighting a silly battle right now. Or it seems ridiculous to us, the consumers, who are affected the most. Amazon has …
Cable companies are limiting password sharing as cord-cutting picks up speed
2017 has not been kind to cable companies. Cord-cutting is hitting new highs, as Netflix subscriptions have finally overtaken cable, and a million people are …
Nokia is about to launch a true iPhone killer, and the FCC has all the details
We’ve known for a while know that the Nokia 8 won’t be the best Android smartphone HMD Global has to offer. Rumors about a Nokia …
Scientists have a new theory about where the Mars ocean went, and it totally sucks
Water on Mars has been an incredibly hot topic this year. Researchers have, at times, butted heads with others, and for every piece of evidence …
No, Apple didn’t just confirm ‘planned obsolescence’
In a statement today, Apple confirmed a little-known feature of old iPhones. When your two-year-old phone’s battery starts to die — as all lithium-ion batteries …
8 paid iPhone apps on sale for free right now
Some of you lucky ducks are probably reading this from the comfort of your couch, as you’ve already taken off work for the rest of …
AT&T will give bonuses to 200,000 workers to celebrate tax cut
AT&T has been one of the most vocal proponents of President Trump’s new tax bill, so it makes sense that it didn’t waste any time …
One Senator makes a good case for breaking up Comcast-NBC
The current trend in the telecoms/media industry is for the giant cable companies, which distribute content, to merge with the actual owners of said content, …
Apple confirms that iPhones with older batteries will have worse performance
Over the past few weeks, a Reddit thread has reignited the debate over whether or not Apple intentionally slows down older phones in order to …
Guess how much money Samsung is expected to make selling iPhone X screens to Apple next year
We already know that behind Apple, Samsung is the biggest beneficiary from the iPhone X’s success. Samsung is the only company that makes OLED displays …
There’s a fish orgy happening in Mexico that’s so loud it’s making other animals go deaf
Anyone who has ever lived in an apartment complex with paper-thin walls knows that being forced to listen to your neighbors rock each other’s world …
PSA: This is your last chance to get a Super NES Classic in time for Christmas
This is a public service announcement for anyone and everyone hoping to score a new Super NES Classic Edition video game console in time for …
This iOS trick no one told you about might keep you from losing your mind
When Apple released the first iPhone over 10 years ago in 2007, one of the phone’s main draws was its simplicity. The biggest smartphone platforms …
$100 iTunes gift cards are just $85 on Amazon for the next hour
We don’t often cover Amazon Lightning deals since they’re available for such a limited amount of time, but we’re making an exception for free money. …
T-Mobile brought back its best iPhone X and iPhone 8 deals for four days only
Late Christmas shoppers should be thrilled to hear that T-Mobile is bringing back a couple of hot iPhone deals right in time for the holidays. …
Astronomers think they might finally know where Saturn’s rings came from
Of all the planets in our Solar System, Saturn is probably the most instantly-recognizable. Its massive, sweeping rings are unmistakable and striking, but where exactly …
Wireless earbuds this good should definitely cost more than $25
You might have never heard of the VAVA MOOV 28 Wireless Sports Earphones before, but you’re going to be very happy that you’ve heard of …
Why do Android fanboys hate admitting that Samsung copied Apple?
It’s impossible to cover the mobile market without diving into the good ol’ “iOS vs. Android” debate from time to time. These are the two …
This wire-free home security camera is almost as good as Arlo, but it costs half as much
The Arlo Pro and Arlo Pro 2 are far and away our favorite wire-free home security cameras. In fact, they might be our favorite home …
Report: Apple will combine iOS and Mac apps next year
As successful and revolutionary as the iOS App Store has been for mobile, Apple has not been able to replicate that success on desktops and …
New Galaxy S9 leak shows a design that’s so much better than the Galaxy S8
The Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ are among Samsung’s best-selling devices of all time. They also feature what is arguably the most stunning smartphone design …
$40 device adds gigabit Ethernet to your house without having to install anything or run cables
Everyone knows that wired internet connections are much faster and more reliable than even the best Wi-Fi on the planet. The problem, of course, is …
‘Pokemon Go’s new AR+ mode will make wild encounters even more realistic
One of the most ignored elements of Pokemon Go is finally getting the upgrade it deserves. On Wednesday, Niantic revealed a new feature for Pokemon …
