The OnePlus 6T might be a much better iPhone X clone than the OnePlus 6
When OnePlus copied the iPhone X earlier this year, it made a clone that’s not nearly as faithful as you’d expect. That’s because almost all …
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Leaked Sony XZ3 renders remind us why the notch is good
Tomorrow, Sony is holding a press conference at IFA 2018 where it’s widely expected to unveil its next flagship smartphone, the XZ3. But if you …
Video: Latest Tesla Autopilot update appears to be a huge jump in quality
With all of the hoopla and controversy surrounding Elon Musk and his ill-fated tweets about taking Tesla private, it’s easy to forget that Tesla over …
Acer’s new 14-inch Chromebook looks way too good to cost $350
Over the last few years, the idea of a high-end Chromebook has turned from an odd Google joke into the kind of thing that people …
Spotify’s $5-a-month Hulu student bundle now includes Showtime as well
Spotify’s premium plan for students is turning into such a great deal that I’m actually considering going back to school. Just months after announcing a …
Dell made a premium Chromebook that’s a lot cheaper than Google’s Pixelbook
Google’s premium Pixelbook that sold initially for $1,000 was the best example of overkill from a device maker. Sure, the Chromebook looks a lot like …
It looks like that ‘pedo’ tweet from Elon may have just set a lawsuit in motion
Yesterday, Elon Musk got into a little Twitter back-and-forth with Drew Olanoff (@yoda) over why the cave explorer Elon had previously bashed with a particularly …
The Galaxy Note 9 has a component you won’t find on other phones – here’s how it works
Samsung’s Galaxy Note 9 is surely one of the best Android handsets you can buy right now, although it also happens to be one of …
There’s no way I’m upgrading my iPhone X to a 2018 iPhone
With August almost over, it’s only a matter of days until Apple sends out those press invitations that will confirm what we’ve been suspecting for …
With a new Apple Watch weeks away, Google just gave Wear OS a much smarter interface
Google is rolling out a software update over the next month for Wear OS watch users, a refresh that will bring quicker access to information …
Samsung might fix the thing people hate most about its phones
There are a few things about Samsung smartphones that are objectively true. Whether or not you’re a fan of the company’s smartphones and you use …
Instagram details big changes to account verification and other security features
If you’d like to have your Instagram account verified, you can now apply for it directly from your phone. It’s as easy as that. However, …
Yahoo is still reading some of your emails
It’s not unheard of for email service providers to read users’ emails to target them with better-tailored ads that would help the company make more …
Samsung’s new portable SSD is as fast and expensive as you’d expect
Samsung on Tuesday unveiled the X5 portable SSD, its first-ever NVMe-based solid state drive that’s going to deliver some pretty incredible speeds, which might make …
Report: Waymo’s driverless cars aren’t as smart as everyone thinks
Waymo, Google’s vaunted driverless car spinoff, is widely regarded to be at the forefront of driverless car development. While Uber was busy killing a pedestrian …
Despite a mass shooting and a judge’s order, this guy is now selling 3D-printed gun plans online
This chronology of events certainly captures modern America pretty well: On Sunday, a mass shooting and tragic loss of life. The next day, a judge’s …
Sorry, Apple: Another analyst report crowns Huawei the number 2 smartphone maker
We’ve previously reported how Huawei, undaunted by the $1 trillion Apple juggernaut, has moved into the number two position as ranked by worldwide smartphone shipments …
Samsung has unveiled a new monitor with a gorgeous ultra-wide curved display
It was unveiled this year at CES, and now here it is: Samsung’s new ultra-wide, 34-inch curved monitor that sports Intel’s Thunderbolt 3 connectivity that …
Google’s Play Store crypto-mining ban is not going well
30 days ago, Google announced a ban on crypto-mining apps in the Play Store, a move designed to cut down on apps that secretly mine …
Some Galaxy Note 9 units have a hardware bug that’s impossible to unsee
After the Galaxy S9 failed to sell as well as Samsung hoped it would, the last thing the company needed was a new controversy to …
Bose launches the first real HomePod competitor, a $400 Alexa-powered monstrosity
When Apple launched its HomePod smart speaker early this year, it did so into a vacuum. While there were a ton of smart speakers already …
Intel just unveiled the ultra-efficient chips that might power Apple’s MacBook Air replacement
Forget about that 8th-gen Coffee Lake line of chips that powers Apple’s recently-unveiled 2018 MacBook Pros, because Intel just unveiled a couple of other 8th-gen …
Google has launched a new jobs tool for veterans because Uncle Sam is slacking
The news since Monday has been dominated by, who else, but Trump and specifically his taking too long to honor the late Sen. John McCain …
Yale’s Nest-compatible smart lock finally has Google Assistant integration
Two years ago, lockmaker Yale announced a partnership with Nest, the smart-home company owned by Google, to make a connected lock. It looked great and …
New iPhones expected to drive Apple’s best performance since 2014
The iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus were Apple’s first phones featuring screen sizes comparable to what the competition had been doing for years. They …
People don’t even realize one of the best things about Apple’s iPhone X design
There’s no question that smartphones in general have come a long way in recent years. Performance across the board is smoother than ever, and build …
Forget the OnePlus 6, check out Android phone makers’ new nightmare
When the OnePlus One came out a few years ago, traditional Android device makers were put on notice. Flagship phones no longer had to have …
Apple might kill off sophisticated iPhone tech that took 5 years to develop – and I’m glad
If Apple adds a new key feature to its iPhone lineup and Android vendors don’t bother copying it, one can safely call that feature a …
The OnePlus 6T might copy a smartphone that’s not made by Apple
They’re fast, affordable, and dependable, but OnePlus phones aren’t exactly originals when it comes to design. It’s Apple’s iPhone that usually inspires the Chinese smartphone …
LG just launched an Android One phone that’s just as good as the Galaxy S8 and Pixel 2
Samsung last week launched its first Android Go handset ever, an entry-level device you should avoid if you can find Android Go alternatives in your …
