Smartphone maker ZTE hit with $900 million fine for selling technology to Iran
Chinese cellphone maker ZTE, the fourth-largest seller of cellphones in the US, has reached a blockbuster settlement with US authorities over its selling of technology …
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The biggest problem with Nintendo’s Switch is still Nintendo
I might not be a “gamer,” but I have been a huge fan of Nintendo’s video game consoles for about three decades now. The NES …
Facebook reports journalists to the cops for reporting child porn to Facebook
The BBC has published a long-running report into Facebook and child abuse today. The report details how secret Facebook groups have been used to share …
Nintendo has suddenly stopped selling the Switch Dock on its store
If you were planning on picking up a second dock for your Nintendo Switch, you might have to wait a while. Last night, a Redditor …
This is our best look yet at Samsung’s jet black Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+
When Apple’s new Jet Black finish quickly became the most talked-about and sought-after color for Apple’s new iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, it became fairly apparent …
Google’s Pixel copied the iPhone 6, and it looks like the Pixel 2 will copy the iPhone 7
Take a good look at the smartphone pictured at the top of this post. It’s a Google Pixel, and for at least another few weeks, …
Wikileaks reveals how CIA is targeting your iPhone, Android, and smart TV
Wikileaks just dropped a massive collection of information detailing how the US government is attacking the devices that many of us use every single day …
Lofree’s mechanical keyboard is the perfect blend of modern tech and retro sytle
If the phrase “mechanical keyboard” conjures up images of diehard gamers stuffing Cheetos into their faces and then pounding synthetic cheese dust into the keys …
Sonos unveils its first new speaker of 2017, the Sonos PLAYBASE
Sonos is the company that started it all, having played a huge role in revitalizing a somewhat stagnant home audio market. The company’s wireless speakers …
Nintendo Switch sales numbers for its opening weekend look pretty terrific
To call the Nintendo Switch a make or break console for the Japanese gaming giant is a bit of a stretch, but there’s no question …
Watch SNL make fun of Jeff Sessions in this Forrest Gump-inspired parody
After a two-week hiatus, Saturday Night Live was back in action this weekend and had no shortage of political material to work with. Following a …
Uh, Google has some interesting thoughts on Obama plotting a coup
As the debate surrounding the prevalence, scope and impact of fake news continues to rage on unabated, the latest tech company being accused of passively …
The most-downloaded Android apps of all time are exactly what you’d expect
Google has released some data on the most-downloaded things from its app and content store, in celebration of the Play Store’s fifth birthday. Although I’d …
Every new iPhone will have the iPhone 8’s hottest feature within two years
Following years of unsurprising iterations, Apple is expected to completely refresh the iPhone line this year with a host of new features and an exciting …
Lightning-fast robot clinches Rubik’s Cube world record
A robot designed by a German engineer has set a new world record for completing a Rubik’s Cube, Guinness World Records has confirmed. The Sub …
How to disable the new streaming video throttling feature AT&T is rolling out
Late last year, AT&T announced that it was working on a new feature called “Stream Saver.” Seemingly inspired by T-Mobile’s “Binge On” initiative, Stream Saver …
Steve Jobs thought the Genius Bar should be called ‘Geek Bar’ at first
The Genius Bar is the Apple Store’s defining feature these days. Without waiting in line for an hour to have your MacBook checked out, behind …
Apple’s little-known price matching program just got even better
For the entirety of Apple’s existence, the company’s bread and butter has been selling premium products at premium prices. So if you’re looking to get …
New weather satellite delivers mesmerizing feed of lightning strikes
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has a new piece of hardware cruising around the Earth at an altitude of 22,300 miles, and it’s …
Lithium-ion battery inventor claims discovery of revolutionary new battery tech
John Goodenough, the physicist widely credited with the invention of lithium-ion battery tech we all use today, has published a paper detailing his latest battery …
There’s a secret message hidden in the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller
We’ve heard a lot about the Nintendo Switch controllers this weekend, mostly because they refuse to work properly. But as it turns out, there’s another reason …
Pokemon Go: Best gym defenders after the Generation 2 update
For competitive Pokemon Go players, the most thrilling (and nerve-racking) part of the Generation 2 update is figuring out which new Pokemon are best suited to …
5 pairs of Lightning headphones that go perfectly with the iPhone 7
The future is wireless… but we’re not quite there yet. There are still all sorts of issues that make wireless headphones a step not everyone …
First report on the Galaxy Note 8 suggests Samsung is going big
“Galaxy Note” has become a dirty phrase associated with fire and disappointment in the last few months, so it’s easy to forget that the Note …
Nintendo is swearing that this major Switch issue isn’t a defect
The Nintendo Switch is finally here and many early impressions are extremely positive. That is, unless your shiny new gaming system arrived in anything other …
Fan-made iPhone 8 imagines how iOS 11’s new ‘Function Bar’ might work
Apple’s iPhone 8 release date might still be more than six months away, but you wouldn’t know it to look at all the chatter around …
Bizarre Tesla Model S fire at Supercharger station prompts ‘full investigation’
Tesla is currently investigating what may have caused a Model S P85 to catch fire while at one of the company’s Supercharger stations in Shanghai, …
Brave man mods his Nintendo Switch and doubles Joy-Con range
The Nintendo Switch is in short supply just about everywhere, so tearing into it is probably one of the most foolish things you can do. …
10 paid iPhone apps on sale for free right now
The start of a new week means five fresh new posts coming your way covering all the best paid iPhone and iPad apps that go …
These Bluetooth headphones look and sound better than Beats for less than half the price
The new Beats Solo3 headphones are great, and Apple’s W1 chip makes pairing them to an iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus a breeze. Of …
