WhatsApp reaches deal with UK regulator over Facebook data sharing
Remember how WhatsApp vowed that it will never share user data with Facebook when Mark Zuckerberg and Co. announced the multi-billion dollar purchase of the …
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Ford issues recall for 1.37 million vehicles after finding that steering wheels might come loose
Ford earlier today issued a safety recall for certain Ford Fusion models and Lincoln MKZ sedans. The reason? It was discovered the steering wheels on …
Microsoft’s E3 2018 plans will give the Xbox One a chance to shine away from the show floor
Between the launch of the Nintendo Switch and the continued ascension of the PS4, Microsoft’s Xbox One had little choice but to take a backseat …
New report sheds light on why Siri has failed to live up to expectations
To say that Siri was introduced with a lot of fanfare would be a gross understatement. Siri of course made its debut on the iPhone …
Samsung will begin offering same-day repairs on Galaxy phones this week
Samsung announced on Wednesday that it is partnering with uBreakiFix to bring same-day, in-person phone repairs to Galaxy device owners across the United States. Starting …
Google has a new iPhone problem, and it’s nothing to do with the iPhone X
Google just admitted to the world that notch designs are a thing that people want, and that happened because of the iPhone X. Going forward, …
Google delivers a huge blow to the Bitcoin world: No more ads
After Facebook banned ads about cryptocurrency on its products, a practice also observed in China where crypto-related ads aren’t allowed online, Google just announced that …
You don’t have to actually care about Pi Day to get 31.4% off a new laptop
In case you haven’t already been accosted by your friendly neighborhood mathlete, it’s Pi day today. Microsoft is celebrating the semi-momentous day with its usual …
Report claims 40% of Tesla’s parts are so flawed they can’t be installed
Earlier this year, CNBC published a seemingly-damning report claiming that Tesla has experienced problems with Model 3 production because employees responsible for keeping an eye …
How insane does Tesla’s next-gen Roadster look in these new photos?
Tesla has a long history of missing production deadlines, but hopefully there won’t be much of a delay for Tesla’s next-gen Roadster because the car …
Lawsuit alleges Samsung met with a startup and then stole its wireless charging tech
A new lawsuit alleges that the wireless technology used on a range of Samsung smartphones is based on proprietary technology that was essentially stolen from …
Here are some of the most touching Stephen Hawking tributes from scientists and celebrities
The nerdiest thing about Stephen Hawking’s death is that it happened on Pi Day — March 14th, or 3/14, is known as Pi Day around …
Good lord, Android phone makers, please just stop
Seriously, LG, this is just embarrassing. We know small China-based smartphone makers are busy churning out iPhone X copycats as quickly as they can (or …
Using wireless charging on the iPhone X or 8 might actually hurt your phone
Apple’s 2017 iPhone lineup is unique in a number of ways. For one thing, 2017 marks the first time Apple has ever released three high-end …
Kingston unveils its own 256GB microSD card, just in time for the Galaxy S9 launch
Most smartphones ship with decent amounts of built-in storage these days, but that might not be enough for hardcore users. If you’re buying an Android …
Brand new Raspberry Pi 3 model arrives on Pi Day
We’re not quite ready for a Raspberry Pi 4 generation, but this year’s Pi Day brings us a new version of the popular Pi 3, …
Amazon rewards Twitch Prime members with free games every month
If you’ve got an Amazon Prime account, then you absolutely have to link it to your Twitch account right now, as Amazon will throw plenty …
42% of iPhone owners are planning to buy a new iPhone this year
With the release of the iPhone X last year, Apple in one fell swoop completely transformed the iOS user experience. In addition to a number …
It’s hard to believe the Tesla Semi can accelerate this fast while hauling a trailer
The Tesla Semi certainly won’t win any drag races, but as far as trucks go, Tesla’s all-electric truck is unquestionably impressive. With respect to performance, …
Huawei can’t beat the iPhone X or Galaxy S9 on features, so it’s going with zany color options instead
Huawei will unveil the P20 series in a couple of weeks, a phone that’s supposed to compete directly against the iPhone X, whose design it’ll …
For Samsung and Apple, cobalt is an increasingly precious metal
According to a new report from Bloomberg, Samsung has joined Apple in taking an unprecedented step to secure cobalt supplies for its next-generation smartphones. Samsung C&T, …
Teardown shows the crazy engineering inside the Galaxy S9’s camera
In terms of design, Samsung definitely played it safe with the Galaxy S9. There’s no iPhone-esque notch, no zany new materials — there’s even a …
GM may launch an Airbnb for cars later this year
In just a few months, GM will reportedly launch a new pilot program that will enable GM owners to rent out their vehicles to interested …
Report says Apple’s next anticipated product launch will happen within the next two weeks
Once upon a time, Apple was a company that wouldn’t announce a new product until it was ready to ship. I still remember how smug …
Apple explains why the NRA TV app hasn’t been removed from Apple TV
The tragic school shooting at Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida last month once again thrust the gun control debate into the national spotlight. …
YouTube’s mobile app is getting a dark mode on iOS starting today
YouTube announced on Tuesday that its mobile app is getting a dark mode, just like its desktop site. Set to roll out on iOS in …
Not all internet plans are created equal, and this study will show you why
The general assumption is that unless your internet comes from Google Fiber or a local provider, you’re overpaying for a mediocre service. There’s certainly some …
New Spectre-like flaws found in ‘virtually all’ AMD processors
Smug AMD owners who felt they dodged a bullet with Intel’s Spectre meltdown, I have some bad news. A team of Israeli researchers has published …
New service uses legal loopholes to get you the cheapest possible flights and refunds
How many times have you booked a flight only to discover a few days later that the price just dropped? If only you had waited… …
WWDC 2018 will happen on June 4th
Apple has announced that WWDC 2018, the Worldwide Developer Conference where Apple will preview iOS 12 and the next edition of macOS, will happen on …
