iPhone 8 battery swelling incidents have been reported at least seven times now
At least seven iPhone 8 battery swelling incidents have been reported since Apple launched the new phones on September 22nd. The number seems big but …
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Apple’s iPhone X might’ve just ruined a bunch of upcoming Android flagships
When Apple released the iPhone 5s in 2013 with a Touch ID fingerprint scanner, it was immediately obvious that the company had once again steered …
Debunking the rumor that Apple slows down old iPhones to force you to upgrade
Every year around this time, iPhone owners start to become painfully aware of their phone’s performance and battery life. Some users even go so far …
You have one day left to save up to $100 on a Sonos speaker from Amazon
Sonos speakers are really, really great. They’re also really, really expensive. As they say, you get what you pay for — but you don’t have …
Windows Phone has been dead for years, but Microsoft finally just admitted it
When Windows Phone was first unveiled back in 2010 as “Windows Phone Series 7,” its ambitions were lofty but its prospects were bleak. Many people …
‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ ticket sales start on Monday, right after new trailer premiere
Disney on Sunday announced that Star Wars fans will be able to preorder their tickets for The Last Jedi. Sales should start right after the …
Elon Musk confirms that the first Tesla semi-truck prototype is ‘completed’
Even though the Model 3 is barely a few months old, Tesla has no plans to sit back and rest on its laurels. On the …
Researchers find that Google’s AI has a higher IQ than Siri
When Siri first hit the scene in 2011 — as the flagship feature on the iPhone 4s, no less — it was a novel piece …
iPhone X’s Face ID feature has Android rivals interested in advanced facial recognition
The influence Apple exerts across the smartphone industry is undeniable, so much so that Android handset manufacturers are already adjusting their product roadmaps in response …
This is the last battery pack you’ll ever need
I’m a big fan of the little battery packs that fit in a bag and give your phone a second life. They can be lifesavers …
New video and photos of the iPhone X in the wild surface online
We’re still a few weeks removed from iPhone X pre-orders opening up, but spy shots of Apple’s upcoming iPhone have already started to trickle in. …
Amazon’s deal of the day slashes $100 off the popular DEEBOT M81Pro robot vacuum
Price is a big barrier standing between so many people and the robot vacuums they deserve. Seriously, why should you have to clean up all …
Watch this crazy crosswind landing and try not to scream
Videos pop up time to time of passenger jets landing in crosswinds. It’s not pretty and looks fiercely uncomfortable, but ultimately, it never looks like …
Get ready for home internet prices to double
Been enjoying your reasonably-priced home internet connection recently? Don’t get too comfortable. US cable companies, led by Comcast, are all set to start increasing broadband …
The AirPods rival that blows everyone away only costs $40 on Amazon
There are precious few products we’ve covered that have yielded as much positive feedback as the SmartOmi Q5 True Wireless Bluetooth Headphones. Of course, it …
11 new movie trailers you need to watch from this past week
You know what movie launches this weekend, don’t you? It’s the sequel you wanted to see for years. Starring Ryan Gosling and Harrison Ford, Blade …
Watch a flaming meteor streak across the night sky in China
Citizens in southwestern China who were out and about on Wednesday evening were treated to a spectacular celestial light show thanks to a massive meteor …
The Galaxy S8 seems to be struggling with a very basic feature
Sending and receiving text messages is one of the most basic things you can do on a mobile phone. You don’t need an iPhone or …
Tesla’s semi-truck unveiling has been pushed back to November 16
Tesla’s anticipated semi-truck event is still on the horizon, but it’s being delayed ever so slightly. Originally set to be unveiled on October 26, Tesla …
Smartphone gaming addict goes blind after playing for 24 hours straight
If you think an hour-long Candy Crush session or occasionally dropping $10 to refill your stash of Pokemon Go pokeballs is evidence that you have …
This ‘tactical SUV’ has bulletproof armor, thermal night vision, and a 500-horsepower V8
Rezvani isn’t a carmaker, at least not in the traditional sense, choosing to produce highly modified and customized versions of existing vehicle platforms rather than …
We’re probably going to have to wait until 2019 for ‘Game of Thrones’ season 8
If you were still holding out hope that HBO would be ready to release the eighth season of Game of Thrones by next summer, you might want …
iPhone 7 is still the most popular smartphone, despite sluggish sales
The iPhone 7 and 7 Plus delivered a one-two punch for Apple as the top-selling smartphones of 2017 so far, despite sluggish device sales overall. …
I was skeptical about the new App Store, but now it’s my favorite part of iOS 11
Like many others, I’m still not sure how I feel about iOS 11. There’s no question that in contains some much needed fixes and upgrades …
These are the 5 best-selling Nintendo Switch games in the world
It’s October and paying a premium on Amazon is still the only way to score a Nintendo Switch console right now. With the holidays coming …
Puerto Rico’s governor wants Elon Musk to fix the island’s grid
Puerto Rico’s grid is, understandably, in bad shape. Less than 10 percent of the population has power, and Puerto Rico’s governor has said that it …
The Pixel 2’s unlimited photo storage isn’t exactly unlimited
The Pixel 2 comes with a cloud promotion nobody else can match: Google is offering all Pixel 2 buyers unlimited photo storage of maximum-quality photos …
This crazy wireless endoscopic camera lets your iPhone or Android see where no other phone can
The cameras on smartphones these days are just mind-blowing. Seriously, why would anyone other than a professional carry a dedicated camera? The photo and video …
10 paid iPhone apps on sale for free today
Yesterday’s post on paid iPhone and iPad apps made available for free was a great one, and you can still find a few free downloads …
AIM is officially dead, and your childhood means nothing
If you were between 10 and 25 years old during the late 1990s and early 2000s, there’s a really really good chance you had an …
