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 …
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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 …
Report: New iPad Pro models to be unveiled at WWDC, but no new iPhones until Q3
While there has been some speculation that Apple will break the mold this year and release an iPhone model earlier than usual, a new report …
Amazon is recalling six battery packs due to fire risk
Amazon has issued a voluntary recall of six AmazonBasics portable battery chargers due to overheating, The Verge reports. The power banks, sold between December 2014 and July …
Fitbit’s $200 Versa looks like the love child of an Apple Watch and a Pebble
Fitbit on Tuesday unveiled its newest Apple Watch competitor that sells for just $199.99. The Versa looks just like Apple’s wearable from a distance, but …
Digital coins continue to fall as Bitcoin plummets below $9,000
After falling below $10,000 again last week, Bitcoin dipped under $9,000 on Tuesday as all digital coins continue to lose value. We’re not looking at …
Am I crazy for saying the Galaxy S9 should’ve copied the iPhone X’s notch?
In an article published on Monday, I shared some renders made by a graphic designer that showed us what the new Galaxy S9 would look …
How Huawei forced Trump to block the Broadcom deal ever by doing nothing
Broadcom’s hostile Qualcomm takeover plans hit a massive wall on Monday: Trump. The president issued an order to block the $117 billion Qualcomm buyout, effectively …
MoviePass CEO walks back creepy location tracking comments
MoviePass, the cinema subscription service that’s cheaper than Netflix, gave itself a tiny PR scandal after CEO Mitch Lowe made a creepy remark about the …
Microsoft blames Sony for lack of Fortnite cross-play on consoles
The last few days proved that Fortnite: Battle Royale is an epic success for Epic Games after the company announced mobile support for iOS and …
Apple Music now boasts more than 38 million subscribers
Apple Music may have gotten off to a shaky start, but the streaming service now boasts more than 38 million subscribers according to a recent …
DirecTV Now offers new customers three months of service for as little as $30
If you’re trying to decide whether or not to drop cable, it’s hard to get a feel for an over-the-top streaming service after just one …
Charging your Tesla at a Supercharger station just got more expensive
The impact Tesla’s Model S had on the auto industry at large is immeasurable. In one fell swoop, Tesla managed to kickstart the EV revolution …
