How to easily check to see if Apple is slowing down your iPhone
Remember how crazy all those conspiracy theorists sounded when they carried on and on about “planned obsolescence,” claiming that Apple was intentionally slowing down older …
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Samsung just confirmed exactly when the Galaxy S9 will launch
Samsung just confirmed what we’ve been suspecting for a few weeks, that its next flagship smartphone will be unveiled in Barcelona, Spain, rather than Las …
Huawei’s CEO is really annoyed he can’t sell phones through US carriers
AT&T was supposed to announce a partnership to carry some of Huawei’s hottest Android phones, but the deal was dropped at the last minute, according …
This is how the first smartphone with a fingerprint sensor under the display works
For months last year, the iPhone X was rumored to have a fingerprint sensor under the display thanks to new screen technology that would allow …
Sprint customers are about to get a very unpleasant bill hike
Existing Sprint customers who signed up under two long-running deals are about to get a very unpleasant new years’ price increase. The “Unlimited freedom” and …
Razer Phone will be the first smartphone with both HDR and Dolby Digital Plus 5.1 support for Netflix
Netflix is everywhere these days. It’s built into TVs, set-top boxes, game consoles, and it probably won’t be long before there’s a toaster that comes …
Report claims Face ID is coming to 2018 iPhones and iPads, thanks to one of Apple’s rivals
The iPhone X is the first iOS device to feature a sophisticated 3D facial recognition system that’s unlike anything available on Android. Apple will equip …
Don’t even think about abusing Apple’s $29 iPhone battery replacement program
Last year, Apple decided to fix iPhones that would shut down unexpectedly by issuing a software update that would throttle the phone’s speed. The fix …
Microsoft cancels AMD Meltdown and Spectre patches after they start bricking PCs
As if the Meltdown and Spectre processor security bugs that have been dominating headlines across the internet for the past week weren’t scary enough on …
Dell just unveiled the world’s most compact portable Thunderbolt SSD
Dell on Tuesday unveiled a bunch of new products at CES 2018, including new computer models and monitor updates that we expected. But the company …
Facebook’s upcoming ‘Portal’ video chat device will reportedly cost a ridiculous $499
While Facebook is frequently late to the game, it rarely allows other industry titans to run unopposed in any category, from messaging apps to photo …
Here’s everything Dell just announced at CES 2018
In addition to the unexpected recycled gold jewelry line that Dell just announced at CES 2018, the company unveiled other new products that we actually …
The most unexpected announcement of CES 2018: Dell just launched its own jewelry line
Dell just made one of the most unexpected announcements at CES 2018. The computer company is making its own line of jewelry, which is something …
Microsoft confirms that Spectre updates will slow older PCs
Microsoft has begun pushing patches that fix the Spectre and Meltdown vulnerabilities, two recently-revealed processor-level security flaws that affect almost all computers and mobile devices. …
The 10 biggest announcements from the 3 biggest brands at CES 2018
People often ask us why the Consumer Electronics Show takes place in Las Vegas every single year, and the answer is simple: it’s so massive …
Vive Pro is the high-resolution upgrade VR fans have been waiting for
While the likes of LG, Samsung and Sony stole the spotlight on Monday at CES 2018, HTC sneaked in a surprise announcement of its own …
It’s 2018, but the world’s most popular version of Android is from 2015
Android Oreo is far and away the best version yet of Google’s wildly popular mobile operating system. It takes everything great about earlier Android builds …
Razer’s phone-powered laptop is less crazy than it seems
As well as the usual deluge of smart TVs and internet-connected fridges, CES always brings some concept ideas of what gadgets might look like in …
We might finally know when Samsung’s foldable Galaxy X phone will be released
Samsung may be the first smartphone maker to release a foldable phone that can double as a tablet. A barrage of patent-based reports showed us …
Google announces Google Assistant-powered smart displays from LG, Sony, more
When Amazon announced the Echo Show countertop Alexa device, consumers were skeptical at best. Apart from the lackluster design that looks like a gadget from …
SanDisk just unveiled the world’s smallest 1TB flash drive
CES 2018 is in full swing over in Las Vegas, which means we’ve got plenty of new tech toys to talk about and look forward …
Apple responds, promises ‘more robust’ parental controls for iPhone
Two significant shareholders urged Apple in an open letter a few days ago to take the lead on improving parental controls in smartphone and tablets. …
This smart fitness shirt turns your body into a gaming controller
Can one’s body be used to control a video game? The answer is yes, apparently. But the smart clothing Japanese startup Xenoma designs isn’t going …
Meet the new smart home chip with a ridiculous 10-year battery life
While the future of our homes is inevitably “smart” — smartphones, smart TVs, smart appliances, smart wearables — the phrase “smart home” is still something …
Video shows the Model 3’s 0-60 time is even faster than Tesla says
Tesla is unabashedly obsessed with raw acceleration, which is why the company can’t help but boast about 0-60 times even on its lineup of luxury …
A Nest-compatible smart lock is finally being released
Two years ago, Yale and Nest teased a sleek-looking smart lock with a touchscreen, no key, and tight integration with the Nest smart thermostat. We …
How to watch Sony’s CES 2018 press conference streaming live tonight at 8 PM ET
The final Press Day of CES 2018 is finally coming to a close, but not before Sony takes the stage for the last major press …
LG’s new flagship might launch a month after the Galaxy S9 with a brand-new name
The Galaxy S9 isn’t the only Android flagship smartphone that’s supposed to debut in the first half of the year. Samsung’s long-time rival LG will …
Tesla’s crazy next-gen Roadster was just photographed in public for the first time
When Tesla had its Tesla Semi unveiling event last November, Elon Musk pulled off his best Steve Jobs impression when he made a “one more …
The 4 biggest announcements from Samsung’s CES 2018 keynote
Samsung kicked off CES keynote season today with a blockbuster set of announcements. As you’d expect from a company that makes everything from washing machines …
