Remap Galaxy S8’s Bixby button to launch Google Now with this app
For as much praise as the Galaxy S8 has received from critics, there is one feature that hasn’t received many compliments: Bixby, Samsung’s (unnecessary) answer/companion …
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Spotify wants to make a wearable, even though that’s probably a horrible idea
Spotify — the music streaming service which boasts a huge subscriber count, lots of great licensing agreements, and a music catalog that is the envy …
Comcast knows you’ll pay anything for good Wi-Fi
A new survey commissioned by Comcast has ranked apartment-dweller’s need for good internet, relative to other niceties like basic hygiene. The conclusion seems to be …
Galaxy S8+ expected to outsell Galaxy S8 because size apparently matters
Android fans have a difficult decision to make as Samsung rolls out the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ around the world this month. Do you …
Google is handing out 100 of its insane 360-degree 4K camera rigs
Over the past couple of years, several gadget makers including Samsung, Nikon, and LG have been trying to make 360-degree video recording as straightforward and affordable …
Passengers in fiery Model X crash claim Falcon Wing doors trapped them inside
In what may very well be the most harrowing instance of a Tesla accident we’ve heard of yet, a Tesla owner in China claims that his …
No phone has ever performed worse than the Galaxy S8 in SquareTrade’s drop test
The Galaxy S8 has “a screen without limits, except one: sidewalks.” That’s how SquareTrade ends its breakability test for the newly released phone. This is …
Uber denies tracking users after they deleted the iPhone app
Uber is in a dark place right now, having to defend itself against a wide range of allegations as various execs continue to abandon the company. …
New renders finally show the iPhone 8 design we want
Last week, supposed iPhone 8 specs leaked and showed a design that would be an absolute travesty. We’ve heard rumblings that Apple is having trouble …
When will Samsung release the Galaxy Note 8?
Earlier this year, Samsung confirmed that it’s working on a Galaxy Note 8 that will be better and safer than its predecessor. That was a …
Galaxy S8+ vs. iPhone 7 Plus speed test: Less embarrassing, but still embarrassing
How important is the new crop of “real world speed tests” that always wash over the web each time a new flagship smartphone launches? On …
New iPhone 8 schematics leak offers several exciting revelations
The Galaxy S8 might be the hottest smartphones available in stores right now, but when it comes to rumors and leaks, the iPhone is still …
Apple insider delivers the worst possible news about the iPhone 8
The iPhone 8 might be unveiled in September alongside the more “boring” iPhone 7s series, but the flagship model will see a limited September release, …
Apple’s actual iPhone 8 design may have just leaked for the first time
Answering the prayers of anyone dreading the prospect of an iPhone 8 with a Touch ID sensor on the back, Benjamin Geskin over the weekend took …
The inside story of why Tim Cook almost kicked Uber off the App Store
Uber’s willingness to openly disregard Apple’s App Store guidelines almost prompted Tim Cook to kick the popular ridesharing app off the App Store altogether, according to a …
First Galaxy S9 details emerge in new report
The Galaxy S8 is probably the best Android smartphone you can buy right now. It’s got a fantastic all-screen design and offers a variety of …
Bill Gates didn’t let his kids use cell phones until they turned 14
While most young kids and teenagers spend hours upon hours glued to tablets and smartphones, Bill Gates’ children had a markedly different experience growing up. …
The iPhone 8 should be the biggest phone launch ever, thanks to Apple’s user base
With the iPhone 8 release steadily approaching, a new research report from comScore reveals that iPhone ownership in the United States is at an all-time high. This …
Apple is getting serious about self-driving cars
Though Apple’s plans to develop and manufacture a branded car may currently be on hold, the company’s plans to research and develop self-driving car technologies …
I’ve run my laptop all week off this giant external battery
Technically, I could have spent all of this past week living off-grid. For the past week, I’ve charged every electronic gadget I own off a …
Leaked document spills the details of Microsoft’s Chromebook alternative
Chromebooks are very quietly taking the computer world by storm. First, they came for the classrooms, using absurdly low per-device prices and Google’s free Office …
The Galaxy S8’s processor is powerful enough to run Windows
Don’t get too excited about installing Windows 10 on the Galaxy S8 just yet, although you can run a virtualized Windows 10 desktop on the …
The Galaxy S8 is cheaper than it should be, thanks to Samsung’s screw-up
Unless you’re Samsung, you should be happy the Galaxy Note 7 exploded last year. Not only was Samsung able to find some serious quality control issues …
The best plans for your new Galaxy S8
The most wonderful of the time of the year, as it happens, is this morning. Not only is it Friday, but it’s also launch day …
Someone rendered that leaked iPhone 8 design, and it looks even worse than we thought
We’ve seen leaks and heard rumors that suggest Apple could put the Touch ID sensor on the back of the iPhone 8. Someone’s now taken …
A $1,000 iPhone will still sell like crazy
There’s no denying that one of the best features of Samsung’s Galaxy S8 is its price. The cheapest version costs $720, which is in line …
Best Buy has brand new Galaxy S8 launch day deals for you
Samsung’s best phone yet is finally available for purchase in stores, with preorders already shipping to early buyers. If you were looking to get your …
Galaxy S8 vs. iPhone 7 Plus: The most detailed camera shootout we’ve seen
It seemed like Samsung’s Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ took forever to actually launch, especially since these two hot new Android phones have been leaking …
Warning: Don’t fall for Nintendo Switch emulator scams because they might be malware
Nintendo’s Switch console is insanely popular right now. In fact, the only way to buy one is still to pay a premium on Amazon. Since it’s mostly …
As long as it doesn’t explode, Samsung’s Galaxy S8 is going to be a smash hit
Last fall, Android fans were buzzing like never before as Samsung launched the Galaxy Note 7, which at the time was by far the most …
