Brazilian authorities go after Apple in iPhone slowdown scandal
Apple late last year acknowledged that it’s intentionally slowing down iPhones with old batteries to prevent unwanted shutdowns. This fix was implemented via an update …
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The iPhone 8 outperforms the iPhone X in this fast wireless charging test
All 2017 iPhones come with wireless charging support, a first for Apple’s iPhones. But Apple’s wireless charging isn’t as fast as Android. The iPhone X …
Older iPhone, iPad and iPod touch devices may be affected by ‘Spectre’ security flaw
A pair of severe security issues could allow hackers to steal data from your computers and mobile devices, recent discoveries have shown, with Intel-powered computers …
As Model X and Model S sales soar, Tesla is still struggling with Model 3 production
Tesla’s inability to meet production deadlines is a reputation the company deservedly can’t shake. Even though Tesla executives promised that things would be different with …
How slow will your computer be once Intel fixes the ‘meltdown’ security flaw?
Intel, ARM, and AMD are dealing with a significant security flaw that affects all sorts of computers including smartphones, laptops, and desktops, as well as …
Why on Earth did I wait so long to disable Siri on my iPhone X?
I’ve never really been a fan of voice assistants. I test solutions like Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant often since staying current on their capabilities …
This year’s iPhone X successors will have a processor unlike anything available on Android
The Galaxy S9 may be one of the hotly anticipated Android phones set to launch in the first quarter of the year, but it’s not …
OnePlus 5T will be released next week in a new limited-edition color
China-based Android smartphone maker OnePlus hit a rough patch in early 2017. The discovery that its OnePlus 5 flagship phone was quietly collecting data did …
FCC chairman Ajit Pai just bailed on his planned CES appearance after killing net neutrality
Suffice it to say, FCC chairman Ajit Pai isn’t exactly a popular guy these days, and for good reason. Pai’s concerted effort to overturn net neutrality …
AT&T will launch its 5G network this year, but we still don’t know how fast it’ll be
AT&T on Thursday morning announced its intention to be the first wireless carrier in the United States to deploy a 5G network in a dozen …
The Galaxy S9 chip that will let Samsung copy the iPhone X is official
Samsung on Thursday unveiled its next-gen Exynos chip, the processor that will equip its flagships this year, including the Galaxy S9 and the Galaxy Note …
What you can do right now about the severe Intel chip security flaw
Tech scandals appear to be in fashion in the first days of 2018. For days, Apple’s iPhone slowdown issue was the most talked about blunder …
Lenovo unveils vast lineup of Kaby Lake laptops and premium monitors for 2018
We’re still a few days out from the beginning of CES 2018 in Las Vegas, but Lenovo is kicking things off early tonight with the …
Amazon and Google want their smart speakers in your home, no matter how much it costs them
Amazon and Google are fierce enemies in a new business: Smart speakers. Amazon’s Echo has a clear lead on Google Home, and Apple’s HomePod delay …
Tesla Model 3 production approached 2,700 units in 2017
In typical fashion, Elon Musk earlier this year enthusiastically boasted that the mass market Model 3 wouldn’t be subject to the type of frustrating production …
Galaxy Note 8, S8 users report that their screens are waking up on their own
Battery explosions are a thing of the past for Samsung phones. But that doesn’t mean Samsung’s latest flagships are immune to battery issues of their …
Intel issues statement on security flaw, notes that AMD and ARM chips are also vulnerable
Late last night, a bombshell report from The Register detailed a worrisome new vulnerability said to impact all Intel chips released over the past decade. …
Google is going to force you to update to its new web Calendar soon
Last October, Google announced a new user interface and new features for Google Calendar on the web. It takes the modern look and feel of …
Purported Galaxy S9+ prototype shows up in hands-on video
We may have to wait almost two months for Samsung to unveil the Galaxy S9, but we know pretty much everything there is to know …
Galaxy S9 shown powered on in flood of freshly leaked photos
Samsung’s Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ were two of the most popular smartphones of 2017, so it stands to reason that the upcoming Galaxy S9 …
Roku is working on a voice assistant of its own
Roku, best known for making the most popular media streaming devices in the US, announced plans on Wednesday to expand its licensing program to include …
One of the Galaxy S8’s most unique features will be even better on the Galaxy S9
Samsung is reusing the Galaxy S8 design for at least one more year. The Galaxy S9 will be quite similar to its predecessor, although the …
Apple will reportedly not use Samsung OLED screens in this year’s hottest iPhone X successor
Samsung is the only supplier of OLED screens for the iPhone X, and the South Korean giant is expected to ship up to 200 million …
Severe Intel security issue may impact all Macs and Windows PCs
Purchased a Mac or Windows computer recently that’s faster than any PC you’ve ever owned? Well, we need to talk. All computers packing Intel chips …
Samsung’s next-generation tablets may be able to roll up and fit in your pocket
We’ve come a long way since we were using scrolls on a regular basis, but thanks to the advancements in mobile technology, we may return …
iMac Pro teardown: This beast of a computer is a hassle to repair
Just as fans began to doubt Apple’s commitment to computer hardware last year, the company revealed the iMac Pro — a beast of a desktop …
Believe it or not, running over an iPhone X with a car will destroy it
Before the iPhone X, the iPhone 4 and iPhone 4s were Apple’s only iPhones that used a glass sandwich design. The glass back looks and …
iPhone X sales may not have spurred a ‘super cycle’ of upgrades after all
In the weeks and months leading up to the iPhone X unveiling, many analysts were convinced that Apple’s next-gen smartphone would spark a ‘super cycle’ …
Apple acquires buddybuild, a Canadian startup that will make life easier for iOS developers
Apple recently acquired buddybuild, a Canadian based startup with tools and technology that makes it easier for developers to iterate and test apps quickly. Word …
Test shows how good iPhone X’s OLED screen is at preventing burn-in
The iPhone X is the first iPhone with an OLED display, which happens to be the best smartphone display in the world right now. The …
