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 …
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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 …
Report claims this year’s iPhone X successors will have better Face ID and an updated design
In a press release on Tuesday, market intelligence provider TrendForce predicted that the new iPhones in 2018 would feature several significant upgrades, including a better …
Amazon just revealed the most popular Prime items of 2017
To say that Amazon had an incredibly successful 2017 would be something of an understatement. Not only did its share price increase by a whopping …
Google just released a developer version of its mysterious new ‘Fuchsia’ operating system
Google has released two main operating systems out into the world, and both of them have found success. The first is obviously Android, which is …
Apple will replace your iPhone 6, 6s, or 7 battery for $29 even if it’s not being throttled
The iPhone slowdown scandal is the worst thing that happened to Apple in quite some time. The company is now taking steps to fix this …
What to do if your iPhone is too old for Apple’s $29 battery replacement program
In a bizarre and extremely disappointing turn of events, the “conspiracy theorists” who have been claiming for years that Apple intentionally slows down older iPhone …
Forget the ‘boring’ Galaxy S9, there’s a cheaper alternative available right now
The best thing about the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy Note 8 phones is the Infinity Display design they share. Both phones have huge screens and …
How to play YouTube videos on Amazon devices now that Google blocks them
It’s January 2018, which means you already need to fix a major tech problem, one that you knew was coming. Google announced about a month …
The OnePlus 5T’s Face ID rival was just added to the OnePlus’s previous-gen phone
One of the more interesting controversies in the smartphone industry last year was the decision by OnePlus to launch an updated version of the OnePlus …
Browser-based password managers are being exploited by advertisers
I don’t know what I’d do without my trusted password manager. Out there, nobody is safe, so that’s why I try to secure each account …
I don’t want the iPhone to be the fastest phone if Apple’s just going to throttle it in a year
Apple did the right thing last week, addressing its own iPhone slowdown mess by apologizing to users and offering battery replacements that are significantly cheaper …
A roundup of all the smartphones leaks you missed while you were celebrating over the weekend
Happy New Year, gadget fans! Just like every year that has come before it, 2018 is set to be the best year yet for smartphones. …
LG just unveiled the world’s largest and highest-resolution OLED display
4K “ultra HD” resolution is finally in a place where it’s somewhat affordable for consumers around the world, which can only mean one thing: 8K …
Samsung acknowledges Galaxy Note 8 battery problems, says very few phones are affected
A few days ago, we heard that various Galaxy Note 8 users are experiencing an unexpected battery issue. Some handset owners discovered that their devices …
How to take advantage of Apple’s $29 iPhone battery replacement program right now
Apple surprised customers this past weekend when it announced that it’s discounted iPhone battery replacement program had launched well ahead of schedule. Of course, it’s …
Brand new Galaxy S9 renders show the same ‘boring’ design
It’s finally 2018, which means it’s time to get really excited about this year’s new smartphones, especially if you’re an Android enthusiast. By the end …
Face ID shown unlocking for family members who aren’t alike
Apple’s Face ID is the safest facial recognition system ever made for smartphones. Unlike its Android alternatives, it can’t be hacked with photos, and it …
DirecTV Now users complain of holiday outages as the service keeps growing
DirecTV Now, AT&T’s shiny new internet streaming service, has had a quietly good first year. The platform rebounded well from some launch problems late last …
Internet provider warns users torrenting could lead to ‘thermostat issues’
Normally, the worst thing that happens to anyone caught illegally downloading Game of Thrones is a strongly-worded letter in the mail, or a vague threat of some …
Apple’s battery replacement program for older iPhones starts today
With upwards of 15 class-action lawsuits swirling overhead, Apple late last week dropped the price of its battery replacement program for out-of-warranty iPhone models from …
Meet the AI startup that wants to make a digital copy of every person in the world
“Oben,” in German means “above,” or to be on top. That, in a nutshell, is also the vision Nikhil Jain has for the AI startup …
