Hands-on with the first retail phone to feature an in-display fingerprint sensor
This week, I had an opportunity to go hands on with the Vivo X20 Plus UD, best known for being the first commercial smartphone with …
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Galaxy S9 cases confirm Samsung isn’t going for a radical redesign
The Galaxy S9 isn’t even official yet, but you can already buy a plethora of accessories for it, including a variety of protective cases that …
Next Windows 10 update brings new ‘Ultimate Performance’ mode to desktops
As part of a raft of updates coming this spring, Microsoft will be bringing a new power management system that “reduces micro-latencies” and enhances overall …
Samsung halted its Android 8.0 Oreo update due to ‘unexpected’ Galaxy S8 reboots
Samsung quietly halted the Android 8.0 Oreo update for the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ earlier this week just days after the update began rolling …
Your iPhone will crash if someone sends you this character, and there’s no way to fix it
It hasn’t been a good year for Apple’s software quality assurance department. Between a critical security bug in macOS, a brand-new product being launched late and without half …
Nokia is about to launch a very exciting all-screen smartphone, and it’s not even a flagship
Remember this name, Android fans not planning to buy a flagship phone this year: Nokia 7+. It’s going to be a mid-range all-screen smartphone featuring …
Bitcoin races towards $10,000, riding a wave of positive news
The Bitcoin woes of early February seem to be long forgotten as the entire crypto is climbing to new heights on Thursday, riding a wave …
The thought of Facebook launching its own smart speakers is incredibly scary
Amazon and Google are currently the major players in the smart speaker business, with the former being the undisputed king of this product category. Many …
The NSA and FBI don’t see the irony of boycotting phones with built-in government backdoors
Remember that whole Apple vs. FBI fight from early 2016? The government wanted to force Apple to develop what’s essentially a backdoor into iOS that …
Apple is now selling certified refurbished Apple Watch Series 3 models for $50 off
If you’ve been waiting for the right time to pick up the latest Apple Watch (and would prefer to save a few dollars in the …
Who cares about 5G when Qualcomm’s new LTE modem is this fast
Late this year, we’re expecting to see the first 5G devices become available for very limited use on a handful of real-world 5G networks. That’s …
Divorcing couple fights over $830,000 crypto stash
Crypto traders might not like it, but there are plenty of reasons to regulate Bitcoin and all its brethren. The nature of digital money gives …
Moto G6, G6 Plus and G6 Play specs, prices and renders leak online
While Samsung’s Galaxy S9 has dominated headlines in the mobile world for most of 2018, there are plenty of other phones to look forward to …
Apple says HomePod’s white stains ‘not unusual,’ suggests placing on ‘different surface’
Apple has responded to numerous reports that the HomePod can stain some wooden surfaces with a resounding ‘meh.’ In an updated support article, Apple confirmed …
Samsung just stopped its Android 8.0 Oreo release without explaining what went wrong
After months of testing, Samsung finally released the official Android 8.0 Oreo update for its Galaxy S8 a few days ago. So what if it …
New leak shows how impressive Samsung’s Galaxy S9 camera will be
When word got out that the redesigned Galaxy S9 Samsung was rumored to be prepping was cancelled in favor of a boring update that looks …
Apple’s upcoming iPhone X sequel may have new design with a smaller notch
As it turns out, the notch on the iPhone X proved to be far less of a divisive issue than initially anticipated. Though many people …
Apple confirms the HomePod can leave permanent marks on wood furniture
Since being officially released last week, Apple’s $349 HomePod has earned rave reviews for packing excellent sound quality into such a small speaker. But the …
Samsung’s Galaxy S9+ tops the iPhone X in new leaked benchmark
There’s not much time left until Samsung officially takes the wraps off of the Galaxy S9 and S9+ — nor is there much left to …
New version of the iPhone X with an even bigger screen might cost just $699 this year
According to comments made during yesterday’s shareholder meeting by Apple CEO Tim Cook, the iPhone X has a customer satisfaction rating of 99%. He didn’t …
Samsung’s first official Galaxy S9 teaser videos show off new features
With less than two weeks to go until Mobile World Congress 2018 kicks off in Barcelona, Samsung has finally begun to tease its highly anticipated …
Some early details on Samsung’s Galaxy Note 9 might’ve just leaked
Around this time last year, most rumors said that Apple would do something no other smartphone maker was capable of with the the iPhone X. …
Bitcoin is testing $9,000, but Litecoin is the one to watch
The crypto market is doing just fine this morning, as Bitcoin and all its peers are continuing their ascent to new heights. Bitcoin is testing …
Google announces new ad-blocking features coming to Chrome tomorrow
Google on Wednesday declared war on online advertising. Again. Well, it’s not a real, full-fledged war, and it’s nothing new compared to what we already …
Former Microsoft executive argues that Apple’s decision to slow down iOS development has nothing to do with bugs
Alongside the release of revamped iPhone models, Apple every year also releases a new iteration of iOS, complete with a wide array of new features …
Bill Gates thinks the government should force tech companies to unlock phones
Apple and the FBI were engaged in a massive polemic/legal battle/PR nightmare a couple of years ago. Apple did not want to create a backdoor …
Tim Cook says Apple’s wearables business is almost as big as a Fortune 300 company
Steve Jobs used to make fun of Amazon for not releasing specific sales figures for devices like the Kindle, which is somewhat comical given that …
Android malware is taking over phones to mine for cryptocurrency
If you were optimistic enough to believe that Android’s malware plague couldn’t get any worse, I have some bad news for you. This week, the …
Chris Rock’s first stand-up special in 10 years debuts tomorrow on Netflix
While some TV giants like HBO like mapping out their schedule months in advance, Netflix in recent months has shown an affinity for the element …
Litecoin creator says the upcoming fork is scam
Most people have absolutely no idea what Litecoin is, or that the sixth cryptocurrency of the world by market cap is about to get a …
