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Samsung Galaxy S8/S8+ red tint display issue solved by a software update on AT&T

Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ on AT&T get the red tint fix update

Although this patch has been around for a while, it is now finally available for AT&T users as well. Once applied, it offers an easy way for Galax7 S8/S8+ users to eliminate the red tint issue.

Codrut Nistor, 10 May 2017 21:45

Apple will cover the Smart Keyboard for a full three years. (Image: Apple)

Apple offers free repairs on iPad Pro's Smart Keyboard for three years

Due to "functional issues," Apple will extend the replacement and repair warrant for the iPad Pro's Smart Keyboard to three years from the date of purchase.

Sam Medley, 09 May 2017 21:52

According to a promotional video, Microsoft's Surface Book originally sported two USB Type-C ports. (Source: Microsoft)

Promotional video shows Surface Laptop prototype with USB Type-C

Microsoft's own promotional video for their new Surface Laptop reveals that the education-focused device originally sported two USB Type-C ports in addition to the single USB Type-A.

Douglas Black, 04 May 2017 14:05

Amazon will end its free mobile app program this summer

The Amazon Underground app store will no longer accept submission after May 31st. Amazon will also no longer list free apps for Android after this summer.

Sam Medley, 02 May 2017 23:32

Huawei chief apologizes for "arrogant" handling of Mate 9 UFS debacle

The controversy has sparked Huawei Mobile CEO Richard Yu to initiate a "Customer Listening Taskforce" program and a promise for higher consumer standards in the future.

Allen Ngo, 02 May 2017 05:33

The Meizu PRO 5 was the last officially supported Ubuntu Touch phone. (Image Source: Ubuntu Insights)

Ubuntu Phone support will end in June, app store will close in December

The mobile OS will no longer be updated after June of this year, while the Ubuntu Touch app store will be closed by the end of the year. These moves will essentially kill off Ubuntu Touch.

Sam Medley, 25 Apr 2017 21:59

Apple reduces commissions to App Store affiliates by 64%

Apple's App Store affiliates will now earn 2.5% for apps downloaded via their affiliate ID, down from 7%.

Sam Medley, 24 Apr 2017 22:00

Huawei reportedly shipping Mate 9 and P10 models with slower eMMC storage

Huawei originally advertised the Mate 9 with UHS 2.1 storage, but some units are purportedly shipping with the slower eMMC 5.1 standard without any official statements from the manufacturer. Furthermore, sources say some advertise...

Allen Ngo, 24 Apr 2017 02:24

The Moto G5 Plus, from Verizon. Soon with the ability to browse and call at the same time. (Source: Lenovo)

Verizon's VoLTE service prevents Moto G5 Plus users from making emergency calls

A software bug prevents Moto G5 Plus owners from dialing 911 while using Verizon's VoLTE service. Lenovo has issued a temporary fix for the problem, as well as reassurance that it is working on a permanent solution.

John Garcia, 20 Apr 2017 20:59

Samsung Galaxy S8+ Android flagship facing display problems

Samsung Galaxy S8 flagships facing display issues

Many South Korean customers who just received their Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ pre-order units claim their new handsets have display problems - excessive red tints on the screen, to be more specific.

Codrut Nistor, 18 Apr 2017 13:15

The NES Classic Edition will no longer be supplied to retailers after April. (Image source: Nintendo)

Nintendo discontinues NES Classic Edition console

Despite continuing high demand for the retro console, Nintendo of America announced that they will discontinue the NES Classic Edition by the end of this month.

Sam Medley, 13 Apr 2017 22:18

PSA: Latest XPS 9560 BIOS (1.2.4) may brick notebook

Dell's latest BIOS update for the XPS 9560 (1.2.4) is causing some users' laptops to be bricked after installing. There are two simple methods to make the system bootable again, however.

Douglas Black, 12 Apr 2017 17:59

Lenovo dethrones Apple in Laptop Mag's "Best & Worst Laptop Brands" list for 2017

Lenovo has claimed the top spot from Apple in Laptop Mag's annual brand ranking. The Cupertino giant fell to 5th place due to controversial design changes in its Macbook and Macbook Pro lines.

Sam Medley, 10 Apr 2017 21:47

Game console emulators like Nesbox will no longer be available on the Windows Store. (Source: Nesbox)

The Windows Store has officially banned emulators

Microsoft's latest policy change for the official Windows Store bans emulators outright. However, the software can still be found and downloaded online.

Sam Medley, 07 Apr 2017 22:19

Hackers compromise U.S. taxpayer data through university financial aid system

Using an exploit in the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and tools used to retrieve tax data, hackers were able to breach part of the IRS database and steal personal data for 100,000 U.S. taxpayers.

Sam Medley, 07 Apr 2017 21:29

Ubuntu will use the GNOME desktop environment for future versions. (Source: Canonical)

Ubuntu kills Unity desktop, shifts focus to GNOME

Canonical is stopping all development on the Unity desktop and shifting focus to the GNOME desktop.

Sam Medley, 06 Apr 2017 23:00

The current Mac Pro hasn't been updated since 2013. (Source: Apple)

Apple is planning to redesign the Mac Pro

In a press interview, senior staff at Apple said that the company is "completely rethinking the Mac Pro." Plans for a redesign are in motion, but a new Mac Pro likely won't arrive until next year at the earliest.

Sam Medley, 04 Apr 2017 17:32

The Nintendo Switch may be susceptible to warping. (Source: Technobuffalo)

Nintendo Switch users claim their consoles are warping

Nintendo's new Switch may be prone to warping. While the cause is unknown, current speculation suggests that leaving the console in its dock may cause heat buildup which could warp the chassis.

Sam Medley, 03 Apr 2017 23:52

This image from Yota's website could be the Yotaphone 3. (Source: Yota)

Seeing double: Yotaphone 3 preorders may start this summer

A new teaser image on Yota's website hints that a new device will be available for preorder this summer.

Sam Medley, 03 Apr 2017 21:02

Holding a picture of the owner's face in front of the camera seems to be enough. (Source: iDeviceHelp)

Samsung Galaxy S8 can be unlocked with a photograph

A video has surfaced of Samsung's new Galaxy S8 being tricked into unlocking with a photograph, raising questions of security.

Douglas Black, 01 Apr 2017 05:48

Without Palmer Luckey, the Rift and VR as a whole may not be what they are today. (Source: Oculus)

Palmer Luckey, inventor of the Oculus Rift, exits Facebook

Luckey, who co-founded Oculus and was a driving force in the development of the Rift VR headset, will be leaving Facebook on Friday.

Sam Medley, 30 Mar 2017 23:20

The Casio WSD-F10 will still receive Android Wear 2.0. The update has been delayed for other smartwatches. (Image source: Casio)

Android Wear 2.0 update halted and delayed

After discovering a bug, Google has delayed any future rollouts of Android Wear 2.0

Sam Medley, 30 Mar 2017 21:41

Despite the phone only being six days old and under warranty, the NDA seemed to try to paint Samsung as a company doing an undeserved favor. (Source: Brian Lim)

Samsung requires man to sign NDA before replacing faulty phone

A Singaporean man whose S7 Edge overheated was surprised to be served an NDA before Samsung would agree to replace his phone.

Douglas Black, 30 Mar 2017 16:24

The U.S. House of Representatives has signed the action to repeal FCC regulations concerning user privacy.

United States House of Representatives votes to allows ISPs to sell browsing history

Both the House and Senate have now voted to allow ISPs to sell the personal data of their customers. The measure will go before President Trump, who is expected to sign the bill into action.

Sam Medley, 29 Mar 2017 22:34

A fire erupted at a Samsung Experience Store in Singapore; workers cordoned off the shop after it was put out. (Source: The Straits Time)

Samsung store catches fire the day before the Galaxy S8 launches

A Samsung Experience Store in Singapore caught fire early Tuesday. The blaze threatened nearby shops and caused unspecified damage. This incident is the latest in a string of fire-related thorns in Samsung's side.

John Garcia, 28 Mar 2017 17:03

With the Docs.com search box, users can find any publicly-shared sensitive information. (Source: Docs.com)

Publicly-shared documents hosted on Docs.com expose sensitive information

Researchers as well as everyday users have discovered a trove of easily-accessible sensitive information on Docs.com. From phone numbers to social security numbers, the info is just a quick search away, open for malicious actors t...

John Garcia, 27 Mar 2017 17:58

Arizona Senator Jeff Flake introduced the repeal of the FCC regulations. (Source: Washington Times)

ISPs can sell your browsing history without your consent, Senate rules

FCC regulations that would disallow ISPs to share or sell users' internet browsing history and other private information without their explicit consent have been shot down in the US Senate.

Douglas Black, 27 Mar 2017 17:55

The Galaxy Note 7, which was killed off last year, may be making a triumphant return (Source: Samsung)

Rising from the ashes: Samsung will sell refurbished Galaxy Note 7 devices

Samsung confirmed today that they will attempt to refurbish and sell recalled Galaxy Note 7 smartphones. Phones that are not qualified for refurbishment will be torn down and recycled.

Sam Medley, 27 Mar 2017 17:14

An improvement of the Speed Step technology, Speed Shift enables much faster power state transitions to increase performance and save battery life. (Source: Intel)

Dell won't enable Speed Shift on the XPS 15 9550 and 9560

After more than a year of badgering by customers waiting for the performance-enhancing technology to be enabled, a Dell representative has stated that though both the 9550 and 9560 support Speed Shift, their engineers are not in t...

Douglas Black, 23 Mar 2017 12:36

Microsoft's resolution to a problem they created is to upgrade your PC to Windows 10. (Source: Microsoft)

Microsoft blocks Windows 7 and 8.1 updates for Kaby Lake and Ryzen PCs

As promised by the Redmond company last year, Microsoft will soon begin blocking updates for Windows 7 and 8.1 on Kaby Lake and Ryzen platforms.

Douglas Black, 17 Mar 2017 08:43

The latest builds of Windows 10 now show occasional advertisements for OneDrive storage in the File Explorer. (Source: MSPowerUser)

Windows 10 now has ads in every major part of the OS

Microsoft's latest advertisement for OneDrive haunting the File Explorer is a milestone: now, nearly every part of the Windows 10 interface will serve users ads by default.

Douglas Black, 13 Mar 2017 13:45

As of March 2017, about 97.2% of Android devices may be vulnerable to exploits in WikiLeaks' latest documents. (Picture source: Android Developers)

Google says it has patched exploits used by the CIA

Google is confident that the latest versions of Android and Chrome are not vulnerable to the hacking tools detailed in the latest Wikileaks dump. Older versions of the software, however, may still be vulnerable.

Sam Medley, 09 Mar 2017 23:44

ZTE to pay $1.2 billion in fines to the U.S. for breaking sanctions

After a 5 year investigation, ZTE pled guilty to charges that it sold hardware to North Korea and Iran. Both countries are embargoed by the United States. ZTE will be fined about $1.2 billlion.

Sam Medley, 09 Mar 2017 20:35

The "right to repair" legislation would legally require companies such as Apple to provide parts and service manuals for their products. (Source: repair.org)

Apple will once again fight to kill "right to repair" legislation: Source

Douglas Black, 16 Feb 2017 12:36

Azor tweeted that though they would begin certifying the XPS series for eGPUs, it will take at least a month to assess feasibility. (Source: Twitter)

Dell will begin certifying XPS notebooks for external graphics: Frank Azor

Alienware and XPS GM Frank Azor has stated that due to demand from customers, they will start to seek external graphics certification for their popular XPS line of notebooks. Without certification, newer graphics enclosures with t...

Douglas Black, 10 Feb 2017 09:38

Putting high-TDP components like quad-core CPUs and top-tier GPUs into a thin metal case makes avoiding thermal issues quite difficult. (Source: Razer)

Specializing in Razer laptops, enthusiast repairman aims to fix what Razer can't

If you have a Razer laptop that's broken and out of warranty, you might have an option other than paying US$700 for an out-of-warranty repair from the company: Brenden Henry is a computer enthusiast who grew up fixing phones, but ...

Douglas Black, 09 Feb 2017 08:20

Once unthinkable to purchase a laptop without, DVD drives are nowadays quite rare. (Source: Digital Trends)

DVD drive manufacturers settle class-action lawsuit over price-fixing (you might be owed US$10)

If you purchased a computer with a DVD drive or even just a stand-alone DVD play between 2003 and 2008, you may be eligible for part of a multi-million dollar settlement for price-fixing. Claimants are eligible for US$10 per devic...

Douglas Black, 08 Feb 2017 03:44

Jawbone has been fairly quiet since the release of the UP3 in September 2015. (Source: Jawbone)

Jawbone seeks exit from retail market to pursue medical businesses

The maker of the UP3 and other fitness wearables has been silent for a long time. Reports are now flying that Jawbone may be exiting the consumer market to focus on more lucrative clinics and medical businesses.

Sam Medley, 05 Feb 2017 06:15

LG fixes 5K UltraFine monitors to shield them from WiFi routers

LG's new UltraFine displays would fail when placed within 2 meters (~6 feet) of a WiFi router. LG has stated they will add additional shield to all future units to correct the problem.

Sam Medley, 03 Feb 2017 21:40

With over 125 million active users, Valve's Steam digital distribution platform is the largest digital storefront for PC games. (Source: Unknown)

Valve and other publishers under EU investigation for region-locking games

Valve, Bandai Namco, Zenimax, Capcom, Focus Home, and Koch Media are under investigation by the European Commission for anti-competitive practices due to region-locking games within the EU.

Douglas Black, 03 Feb 2017 01:53

Firefox OS and the team behind it are officially gone. (Source: Mozilla)

Mozilla eliminates Firefox OS development team

After discontinuing Firefox OS in September, Mozilla has now disbanded the development team and will be laying off 50 employees.

Sam Medley, 02 Feb 2017 23:06

The casing of the included power adapter can fall apart, creating a risk of electric shock. (Source: Barnes & Noble)

Barnes & Noble issues recall on NOOK Tablet 7 power adapters

Due to problems with the charger casing falling apart, Barnes & Noble has issued a recall. Affected users that send in their power adapters will receive a new charger and a $5 gift card.

Sam Medley, 02 Feb 2017 17:43

The OnePlus 3T has been found to have cheated on benchmarking tools like AnTuTu. (Source: Phone Arena)

OnePlus and Meizu caught cheating on benchmarks

Both companies' flagships were found to maintain high clock speeds instead of idling based on which app was currently opened. This happened with benchmarking apps like Geekbench and AnTuTu.

Sam Medley, 01 Feb 2017 20:45

After February, Coin services will no longer be available. (Source: Coin)

Coin to shut down mobile payment services in February

While their wallet devices will still operate, all app and support services will shut down at the end of next month.

Sam Medley, 31 Jan 2017 22:35

The Blackphone 2 from Silent Circle is designed around security. (Source: Blackphone)

Silent killer: Update to Blackphone's Silent OS intentionally breaks unauthorized devices

The makers of the ultra-secure Blackphone have released an update to Silent OS that prevents the operating system from running on phones "identified as unlicensed."

Sam Medley, 30 Jan 2017 23:52

Fitbit, maker of popular fitness wearables, missed revenue targets for 2016. (Source: Fitbit)

Fitbit releases Q4 financial results, misses target revenue

Despite recent acquisitions, the fitness company and missed Q4 and FY 2016 growth expectations by about 22% and 10%, respectively. This will result in the termination of 6% of their global workforce.

Sam Medley, 30 Jan 2017 22:55

HP: Renewed recall of laptop batteries

The PC manufacturer is recalling laptop batteries once again. This time, the Palo Alto based company recalls 101,000 batteries, the recall from last summer included less then half of that amount.

Benjamin Herzig, 25 Jan 2017 21:55

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge pink line display problem reported by more users

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge facing display problems

The problem that first appeared back in March 2016 seems to have surfaced again, but Samsung still does not recognize it as a widespread issue. Even worse, when taken for repair, handsets with such problems might not be covered by...

Codrut Nistor, 24 Jan 2017 22:14

The report is alleged to reference a separate issue for both of the Note 7's battery manufacturers. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung Note 7 was afflicted by two separate issues: report

Samsung is due to report on the finding of their investigation into their Galaxy Note 7 recall on Monday. Leaks allege that the fires were the result of two separate problems: one manufacturer's battery didn't quite fit into the d...

Douglas Black, 21 Jan 2017 09:39

Lenovo still struggling with its three-year old Motorola acquisition

The Chinese manufacturer had high hopes when it took Motorola off Google's hands. Unfortunately, combined sales of both Motorola and Lenovo smartphones have been far lower than expected.

Allen Ngo, 21 Jan 2017 06:28

Fail

Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ on AT&T get the red tint fix update

Apple offers free repairs on iPad Pro's Smart Keyboard for three years

Promotional video shows Surface Laptop prototype with USB Type-C

Amazon will end its free mobile app program this summer

Huawei chief apologizes for "arrogant" handling of Mate 9 UFS debacle

Ubuntu Phone support will end in June, app store will close in December

Apple reduces commissions to App Store affiliates by 64%

Huawei reportedly shipping Mate 9 and P10 models with slower eMMC storage

Verizon's VoLTE service prevents Moto G5 Plus users from making emergency calls

Samsung Galaxy S8 flagships facing display issues

Nintendo discontinues NES Classic Edition console

PSA: Latest XPS 9560 BIOS (1.2.4) may brick notebook

Lenovo dethrones Apple in Laptop Mag's "Best & Worst Laptop Brands" list for 2017

The Windows Store has officially banned emulators

Hackers compromise U.S. taxpayer data through university financial aid system

Ubuntu kills Unity desktop, shifts focus to GNOME

Apple is planning to redesign the Mac Pro

Nintendo Switch users claim their consoles are warping

Seeing double: Yotaphone 3 preorders may start this summer

Samsung Galaxy S8 can be unlocked with a photograph

Palmer Luckey, inventor of the Oculus Rift, exits Facebook

Android Wear 2.0 update halted and delayed

Samsung requires man to sign NDA before replacing faulty phone

United States House of Representatives votes to allows ISPs to sell browsing history

Samsung store catches fire the day before the Galaxy S8 launches

Publicly-shared documents hosted on Docs.com expose sensitive information

ISPs can sell your browsing history without your consent, Senate rules

Rising from the ashes: Samsung will sell refurbished Galaxy Note 7 devices

Dell won't enable Speed Shift on the XPS 15 9550 and 9560

Microsoft blocks Windows 7 and 8.1 updates for Kaby Lake and Ryzen PCs

Windows 10 now has ads in every major part of the OS

Google says it has patched exploits used by the CIA

ZTE to pay $1.2 billion in fines to the U.S. for breaking sanctions

Apple will once again fight to kill "right to repair" legislation: Source

Dell will begin certifying XPS notebooks for external graphics: Frank Azor

Specializing in Razer laptops, enthusiast repairman aims to fix what Razer can't

DVD drive manufacturers settle class-action lawsuit over price-fixing (you might be owed US$10)

Jawbone seeks exit from retail market to pursue medical businesses

LG fixes 5K UltraFine monitors to shield them from WiFi routers

Valve and other publishers under EU investigation for region-locking games

Mozilla eliminates Firefox OS development team

Barnes & Noble issues recall on NOOK Tablet 7 power adapters

OnePlus and Meizu caught cheating on benchmarks

Coin to shut down mobile payment services in February

Silent killer: Update to Blackphone's Silent OS intentionally breaks unauthorized devices

Fitbit releases Q4 financial results, misses target revenue

HP: Renewed recall of laptop batteries

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge facing display problems

Samsung Note 7 was afflicted by two separate issues: report

Lenovo still struggling with its three-year old Motorola acquisition

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