Google has now officially rolled out Daydream support for all Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus owners. However, Google says it might take some time before Daydream reaches all users, so hang tight.
TECH August 3, 2017
Hyperloop One, one of the few companies trying to turn Elon Musk’s dreams into a reality, has moved one step closer to revolutionizing transportation. Its second full-system test recorded 192 mph in top speed, significantly up from the first.
TECH August 3, 2017
Prolific leaker Evan Blass has revealed the final specifications of the Samsung Galaxy Note 8. Here are all the details about the upcoming smartphone, including its design, processor, and camera.
TECH August 3, 2017
Sony and IBM just crammed 330 TB into a palm-sized cartridge using an advanced magnetic tape storage system. To achieve it, both companies had to develop new technologies entirely.
TECH August 3, 2017
High-end camera company RED revealed more of its upcoming Hydrogen One smartphone through a hands-on video on a non-functional prototype. Here's what we learned about the device, which is already accepting preorders at a price that starts at $1,200.
TECH August 3, 2017
Microsoft rolled out the Surface Plus program, which will make it easier for users to own and upgrade Surface devices. The program covers the Surface Laptop, Surface Pro, Surface Book, and Surface Studio for individual customers.
TECH August 2, 2017
Microsoft has committed to implementing eye tracking support on Windows 10 soon. Called Eye Control, the feature will help people with certain neuro-muscular disorders navigate the operating system using their eyes.
TECH August 2, 2017
Facebook will reportedly join the ranks of Amazon, Apple, and Google by potentially releasing new hardware devices. Built from its Building 8 lab, Facebook plans to unveil a video chat device and a smart speaker, both with AI capabilities.
TECH August 2, 2017
Yes, Facebook experimented with AI chatbots that can negotiate with each other. No, these chatbots didn’t create their own language, and they most definitely will not take over the world.
TECH August 2, 2017
After Amazon pulled Blu devices from its store over privacy concerns, Blu has now refuted all claims, saying there’s no such thing. But given Blu’s track record with privacy, Amazon might have a hard time believing that.
TECH August 2, 2017
A newly discovered Amazon Echo hack can allow attackers to receive all the audio recorded by the smart speaker's microphone. Here's how you can stay safe from spying Amazon Echo devices.
TECH August 1, 2017
Google could soon support battery level indicators for connected Bluetooth devices on future versions of stock Android. While certainly good news, several phone manufacturers already support such a feature.
TECH August 2, 2017
A new Samsung Galaxy Note 8 render has just been leaked by trusted tipster Evan Blass, possibly showing the final design of the forthcoming device. Samsung will unveil its flagship Note device on Aug. 23.
TECH August 2, 2017
A U.S. District Court Judge has ruled that Apple can’t dismiss a lawsuit claiming it intentionally disabled FaceTime on iOS 6. The plaintiffs claim Apple violated California's Unfair Competition Law.
TECH August 1, 2017
HBO confirmed that it suffered a cyberattack, with hackers stealing 1.5 TB worth of data. The hackers have uploaded episodes of 'Ballers' and 'Room 104,' along with written material connected to the next episode of 'Game of Thrones.'
TECH July 31, 2017
Meg Whitman just bowed out of possibly helming Uber in place of ousted Travis Kalanick. The company’s board now struggles to decide on its next CEO, and it now has to pick from a bunch of men.
TECH August 1, 2017
The iPhone 8, doused in speculation as ever, gets clearer each day. Via Apple’s leaked HomePod firmware, developers have discovered that the iPhone 8 will have a bezel-less screen and an infrared face unlock feature.
TECH August 1, 2017
Charter has rejected SoftBank’s proposal to merge it with Sprint and make a new company that offers wireless services. SoftBank won’t give up yet; however, it plans on making a direct offer shortly.
TECH July 31, 2017
Apple has tapped LG Display to supply OLED panels for the iPhone 8, according to rumors. The move might allow for quicker production and more bargaining power for Apple now with two OLED suppliers working on the flagship phone.
TECH July 31, 2017
A leaked internal document revealed that the LG V30 will be released in the United States on Sept. 28. LG hopes that the LG V30 will be a better challenger to Samsung compared to the LG G6.
TECH July 31, 2017
A high-resolution image and leaked technical specifications have revealed just about everything there is to know about the Samsung Galaxy S8 Active. The rugged smartphone's price and release date, however, remain unknown.
TECH July 31, 2017
Facebook shut down one of its artificial intelligence systems after AI agents started communicating with one another in a language that they invented. The incident evokes images of the rise of Skynet in the iconic 'Terminator' series.
TECH July 30, 2017
Apple, succumbing to pressure from the Chinese government, has taken down VPN apps from the App Store in China. The move strengthens the country's internet censorship within the Great Firewall of China.
TECH July 29, 2017
After months of hype, Tesla has finally unveiled the Model 3 - its affordable electric vehicle geared for the masses. Tesla also just proved that it’s not just your average electric car company.
TECH July 29, 2017
One of the pioneers on social VR spaces, AltspaceVR, has officially announced that it’s shutting down. The fallout sprung from financial troubles and the VR market’s slow growth.
TECH July 29, 2017
Then CEO of iRobot has now refuted several reports saying his company will sell data collected by its smart Roomba vacuum cleaners. The company has stressed that it’s up to their customers if they want to share their data.
TECH July 29, 2017
Pretty soon, YouTube Red and Google Play Music will merge into one service, Google has now confirmed. Google hopes this move could help its music streaming service attract more subscribers.
TECH July 28, 2017
WhatsApp has now shot to 1 billion daily users, according to Facebook’s most recent earnings report. As its user base across apps grows, however, so will the number of ads.
TECH July 28, 2017
Jeff Bezos, CEO of Amazon, briefly surged past Bill Gates as the world’s richest person but climbed back down when the company’s stock reversed direction several hours later. For now, Bezos has to sit happily in the number two spot.
TECH July 28, 2017
Apple doubled the maximum capacity of the iPod Touch to 128 GB. The move was made to appease iPod fans, as the iPod Nano and the iPod Shuffle have been discontinued.
TECH July 28, 2017
Major Apple supplier Foxconn revealed its plans to build a $10 billion plant in Wisconsin. President Donald Trump claimed credit for the investment, which will create as many as 13,000 jobs.
TECH July 27, 2017
Samsung is working on the Galaxy Note 8 Emperor Edition, with 256 GB of internal storage and 6 GB of RAM. The move follows what the company did for the Galaxy S8, which had a special version in South Korea.
TECH July 27, 2017
HTC and Qualcomm have officially announced the Vive Standalone VR headset, coming exclusively to China soon. Powered by a Snapdragon 835 processor, the headset features inside-out positional tracking and doesn’t need a PC to run.
TECH July 27, 2017
Google has announced that it will retire perhaps one of the best things about its search engine: Instant Search. The move, it says, will help make search more fluid on all devices.
TECH July 27, 2017
New airport screening rules by the TSA will require travelers to place electronic devices that are larger than mobile phones in bins for X-ray screening. The new regulation covers devices such as Apple's iPad, Amazon's Kindle, and the Nintendo Switch.
TECH July 27, 2017
Alleged renders showing the final designs for the Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL have leaked, hinting at key features, or lack thereof. That’s right, Google might get rid of the headphone jack this time around.
TECH July 26, 2017
Facebook has just reported a steep revenue growth for the second quarter of 2017, recording a whopping $9.3 billion. Mobile ads accounted for 87 percent of the total ad revenue, according to the numbers.
TECH July 27, 2017
Apple has been ordered to pay $506 million in damages to the patent licensing arm of the University of Wisconsin-Madison over a patent infringement lawsuit. Apple will appeal the decision, but there are other legal battles ahead for the company.
TECH July 26, 2017
Despite rumors of production delays, a Foxconn source now says that the Apple iPhone 8 isn’t delayed. In fact, the device, along with the iPhone 7s and iPhone 7s Plus, has now entered trial production.
TECH July 26, 2017
Motorola just made the Moto Z2 Force official, complete with 12-megapixel dual cameras, a shatterproof screen, and a new Moto Mod, for good measure. The battery life, however, is just as everyone feared.
TECH July 26, 2017
Microsoft just instantly made everyone calm. The company has now confirmed that MS Paint isn’t going anywhere – users will be able to download it for free from the Windows Store.
TECH July 25, 2017
The California Review of Images and Mark Zuckerberg is now calling for ideas on essays about Mark Zuckerberg’s photos. Whether it’s his many portrayals in the media or him as a husband or father – it deserves intellectual scrutiny.
TECH July 26, 2017
President Donald Trump said that Apple CEO Tim Cook promised to build 'three big plants' in the United States. No further details were revealed, but the move will help revive the country's manufacturing industry.
TECH July 25, 2017
What had once been the most important plugin people downloaded to use the internet will meet its death soon. That’s right, Adobe just announced that it will stop supporting Flash updates by 2020.
TECH July 25, 2017
A Wisconsin tech company will implant its workers' hands with microchips the size of a grain of rice. How does the microchip work and what are its potential uses?
TECH July 26, 2017
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