Qualcomm is upgrading its midrange processors with more powerful, significant upgrades over their predecessors. Here’s everything you need to know about the Snapdragon 660 and 630.
TECH May 9, 2017
Facebook briefly suffered from a wide global outage, pushing users to log in to their Twitter accounts to vent out their frustrations. Most reports of #FacebookDown came from the West Coast of the United States, Southeast Asia, and Australia.
TECH May 8, 2017
Hackers were able to compromise one of the download mirrors for the Mac version of the popular open source video transcoder app HandBrake. Users who recently downloaded the software are advised to check if their computer has been infected with malware.
TECH May 9, 2017
Comedian and TV show host invited viewers to take their last stand in protecting net neutrality. The public comment system of the FCC website crashed afterward, with the FCC insisting that the incident was caused by multiple DDoS attacks.
TECH May 9, 2017
One analyst thinks Apple could be valued over $1 trillion by 2018. In particular, the radically redesigned iPhone 8 could be the one thing Apple needs to secure its trillion-dollar valuation.
TECH May 10, 2017
Amazon may unveil a new model for the Amazon Echo as soon as Tuesday, May 9. The new Amazon Echo, which will come with a 7-inch touchscreen and video calling support, will reportedly carry a price tag of more than $200.
TECH May 8, 2017
AT&T has kicked off a new promotion for the latest Samsung flagships, offering $200 trade-in credit toward the purchase of a Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S8+. The offer will expire at the end of this month, so here's all you need to know about this deal.
TECH May 8, 2017
Comcast launched a new cloud-based gateway called Xfinity xFi, aiming to simplify home network management and deliver smarter Wi-Fi. With xFi, getting started is as easy as downloading an app.
TECH May 8, 2017
Save for the DTEK50 and DTEK60, BlackBerry has now pulled every smartphone from its U.S. store, which comes at an apt time especially with the KeyOne edging closer to launch. How did BlackBerry get to this point?
TECH May 8, 2017
After five years, Motorola is reportedly returning to the tablet market with what looks to be a device fused with certain features from the Lenovo Yoga Book. But can it have a leg up in the tablet race?
TECH May 8, 2017
Google has finally concluded the Android Nougat Beta Program to make way for Android O. Here’s when you might get it, along with some features it’ll bring to the table.
TECH May 7, 2017
In an interview, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella provided subtle hints on the long rumored Surface Phone. The mobile device could possibly be unveiled very soon at an upcoming Surface event in Shanghai.
TECH May 8, 2017
Apple executive Phil Schiller mocked the Amazon Echo and Google Home before hinting that the upcoming Siri smart speaker will have a screen. The company's pending entry into the smart speaker market has suddenly become even more interesting.
TECH May 7, 2017
The OnePlus 5 is coming out this summer, possibly continuing OnePlus’s trend of releasing inexpensive, top-tier smartphones. Here’s why Samsung Galaxy S8 owners shouldn’t be threatened by its presence.
TECH May 7, 2017
A recent leak reveals that AMD’s upcoming GPU packs a lot of punch. Here’s what the Radeon RX Vega supposedly has in store for hardcore gamers.
TECH May 7, 2017
Facebook will reportedly debut its slate of original content by mid-June. There will be two main types of content, and A-list celebrities are reportedly attached to star on some of the shows.
TECH May 7, 2017
A 67-year-old Australian man is suing American Airlines after spending a 14-hour flight seated next to two obese passengers who encroached on his space. The man says he suffered neck and back injuries as a result.
TECH May 7, 2017
The U.S. Department of Labor released new data on May 5, showing a solid rebound for the job market. The unemployment rate dropped to 4.4 percent, the lowest level in a decade, but it could be an artificial low.
TECH May 6, 2017
Some Galaxy S8 owners have been reporting various read and write speeds on their devices. It turns out that two versions are out in the wild, one with UFS 2.0, and one with UFS 2.1 for flash storage.
TECH May 6, 2017
A new version of the Amazon Echo with a built-in camera and touch screen is expected to be unveiled this month. Discovered images provide a first look at the device, which is also expected to come with improved speakers.
TECH May 6, 2017
Google announces AIY Projects. The first kit in the set will allow you to create your own smart assistant with the help of Raspberry Pi.
TECH May 6, 2017
OnePlus has just confirmed that its next flagship, the OnePlus 5, will launch this summer. Here’s why OnePlus skipped naming it as the OnePlus 4, along with some potential specs.
TECH May 6, 2017
A report claimed that the Apple TV will soon have an Amazon Prime Video app to make it easier to access streaming content on the set-top box. Does this mean that rival tech companies Apple and Amazon are now friends?
TECH May 6, 2017
Microsoft just confirmed that it’s going to hold an event in Shanghai on May 23. Reports say that the company is poised to unveil new hardware, specifically, the long-awaited Surface Pro 5.
TECH May 5, 2017
Apple’s battle with Qualcomm continues, but the latter is fighting back. Reports say Qualcomm is getting ready to request for an iPhone import ban in the United States.
TECH May 6, 2017
YouTube made an interesting pitch at the Newfront conference in New York, pledging to pour millions of dollars into premium original content. The company already teamed up with high-profile celebrities such as Ellen DeGeneres, Kevin Hart, Ryan Seacrest, and more.
TECH May 6, 2017
China's C919 passenger jet made its maiden flight on Friday, May 5, marking the country's aspirations to compete against Boeing and Airbus jets in commercial flights. Find out more about this homegrown jet and its chances of success.
TECH May 5, 2017
Researchers invented the fastest camera in the world called Frequency Recognition Algorithm for Multiple Exposures or FRAME. This camera can capture five trillion frames per second.
TECH May 5, 2017
Families of San Bernardino shooting victims filed a lawsuit against Google, Facebook, and Twitter. They accused the tech companies of providing "material support" to the Islamic State to spread its extremist views.
TECH May 5, 2017
The OnePlus 5, the OnePlus 3T successor, will allegedly pack 6 GB of RAM, contrary to previous claims that it will come with 8 GB of RAM. The device will also feature dual rear cameras and a 3,600 mAh battery.
TECH May 5, 2017
Samsung fans who have been waiting for a dual camera smartphone may not have to wait for the Galaxy Note 8. According to a prolific leaker, the feature will be introduced in the next Galaxy C device.
TECH May 5, 2017
Microsoft has now released the latest Windows 10 preview, carrying the build number 16188. The newest update brings along improvements to Edge’s baked-in PDF reader and enables Windows Defender Application Guard.
TECH May 4, 2017
SpaceX president Gwynne Shotwell spoke about circulating rumors saying Elon Musk’s space firm is preparing for IPO. What are the chances of SpaceX ever going public soon?
TECH May 4, 2017
Facebook has started rolling out reactions for comments on both the desktop and mobile versions of the site. Will this move improve communication or hinder it?
TECH May 5, 2017
American Airlines is eyeing more seats on its Boeing 737 Max jetliners. In order to do so, it will decrease the distance between some economy seats from 31 inches to 29 inches.
TECH May 4, 2017
The upcoming HTC U 11 will ditch the headphone jack like other flagship phones did. But worry not, as the phone will include a 3.5mm adapter in the box.
TECH May 4, 2017
Samsung is giving away lots of freebies for every purchase of Galaxy S8 or S8 Plus from May 3 to 16. A free entertainment kit comes in limited quantities so buy now until supplies last.
TECH May 4, 2017
The latest analyst report from JPMorgan includes an outlandish claim that Apple will unveil its next iPhone models, including the iPhone 8, next month at WWDC 2017. Should you believe this rumor?
TECH May 4, 2017
Facebook doesn’t want inappropriate videos on its site, so it’s hiring 3,000 more people to get rid of them quickly. Facebook also wants to work with law enforcement to respond to those who might be in need of help.
TECH May 4, 2017
The plot embroiling Google’s Waymo and Uber in a trade secret theft case thickens. A judge has now said there’s no 'smoking gun' evidence suggesting that Uber had actually used documents Anthony Levandowski stole from Waymo.
TECH May 4, 2017
Apple will invest $1 billion into the advanced manufacturing industry of the United States. The move could be the company's attempt at gaining favor with President Donald Trump, who promised to bring back manufacturing jobs into the country.
TECH May 4, 2017
WhatsApp went down again, and to no one's surprise, the internet went crazy over it. Here are the reactions some of the users had because of the short outage.
TECH May 4, 2017
Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO, has lost a total of 30 pounds thanks to the many health features on the Apple Watch. Cook heralds the device as an effective health tracking tool, and many others seem to agree.
TECH May 3, 2017
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