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Single-board computers are great for creators of IoT devices or learners who want to experiment with programming. (Source: Digital Trends)

Intel aims to axe their Joule, Galileo, and Edison SoCs for makers

Intel's Galileo, Jules, and Edison single-board computers will come to an end after this year, according to the company's internal documents. It isn't clear what product(s), if any, will replace them.

Douglas Black, 20 Jun 2017 21:46

Reading between the lines, Windows 10 S stays fast because it's less susceptible to bloat. (Source: Windows Central)

Is Windows 10 S really faster?

Microsoft has advertised Windows 10 S as faster than regular Windows 10, but the reality is that it just needs less maintenance.

Douglas Black, 17 Jun 2017 17:30

LeEco in shambles as company closes service center in Shanghai

LeEco is having significant issues after the disaster that was its expansion into the US. New information claims that the company is already shutting down service centers at home in China.

Ricci Rox, 16 Jun 2017 23:10

Pixel XL 2 rumored to be cancelled

Multiple sources are reporting that Google has cancelled project "muskie," which was speculated to be a successor to Google's 2016 flagship Pixel XL.

Sam Medley, 14 Jun 2017 15:44

Volume controls made simple? (Source: Reddit)

Reddit designs new volume controls with hilarious results

Leave it to the Internet to put too much thought in redesigning one of the simplest mechanics in modern computers with pretty funny results.

Sam Medley, 10 Jun 2017 06:47

Rather than pressing the screen to move Pepe up, users had to control the Frog by screaming into their iPhone. (Source: Vice Motherboard)

Feels bad, man: Apple bans Pepe from its App Store

While still available on Google Play, Apple's App Store has apparently deemed any apps containing beloved meme "Pepe the Frog" as "objectionable content".

Douglas Black, 10 Jun 2017 05:42

Intel might have a lot of patents on their x86 architecture, but experts doubt Qualcomm would take such a risk if they were liable. (Source: Intel)

Intel bares its teeth at Qualcomm over Snapdragon-powered PCs

Intel has suggested it views Qualcomm's x86 emulation technology as a serious threat and potentially a violation of its intellectual property rights. Whether Qualcomm's technology (which allows Snapdragon CPUs to run full Windows 10) actually does infringe on Intel's IP remains to be proved.

Douglas Black, 09 Jun 2017 15:34

Apple is on-track to open 40 Apple retail stores in China by this October. (Source: TechCrunch)

Chinese officials uncover massive data theft by local Apple employees

An underground identity-theft ring where Apple employees were selling customers' personal data was uncovered in China.

Douglas Black, 08 Jun 2017 11:15

Third-party repair, such as that offered by popular YouTuber Louis Rossmann, is often preferable to having your device wiped and exchanged with a refurbished model by Apple. (Source: YouTube/Louis Rossmann)

Consumer watchdog accuses Apple of misleading customers about repairs

Australia's consumer watchdog is taking Apple to court over allegations that the company lied or misled customers about their rights as consumers under Australian law.

Douglas Black, 07 Jun 2017 05:30

Andy Rubin's Essential brand accused of trademark infringement

Spigen, a smartphone manufacturer that owns trademark rights to the term "Essential," has sent a Cease and Desist order to Andy Rubin's Essential company. Claiming that Essential infringed on their copyright, Spigen demanded that Essential stop using the trademark.

Sam Medley, 04 Jun 2017 22:54

Samsung delays Bixby's US launch

Although the Galaxy S8 and S8+ flagships are available in the US and Bixby should have been ready at launch as well, it looks like Samsung's virtual assistant is facing English syntax and grammar issues and fixing them might take a while.

Codrut Nistor, 02 Jun 2017 13:55

"Cloak and Dagger" vulnerability can leave your Android phone open to attack

The exploit, which has long been theorized, was confirmed by computer security researchers. By using invisible overlays and some clever social engineering, hackers can quickly gain full control to an Android device.

Sam Medley, 27 May 2017 03:34

The unassuming intrusion method has made this attack one of the most widespread in recent history. (Source: Check Point)

Vulnerability found in subtitle system of VLC, Kodi, and other media players

By injection malicious code into subtitle files, hackers are able to take full control of a device that loads the malicious subtitles. The exploit affects four of the biggest media streaming services: VLC, Kodi, Popcorn Time, and Strem.io.

Sam Medley, 26 May 2017 21:00

The Xperia Z3, released in Q4 2014, remains Sony's most well-received smartphone in years. (Source: Sony)

Sony discontinues upper-midrange phones

Sony has announced cuts to its "Premium Standard" product line amid profoundly disappointing international sales of those model smartphones.

Douglas Black, 25 May 2017 13:13

This is what an extra $1,200 gets you. (Source: Amazon Japan)

Special edition VAIO Z Flip makes engine noises on boot-up, forms a dent in your wallet upon purchase

A Mercedes-Benz–branded VAIO Z Flip is now available for purchase, but is currently limited to Japan. The special edition notebook hopes to entice buyers with its generously-applied logos and a unique boot-up feature, but its high asking price may instead drive them away.

John Garcia, 24 May 2017 23:26

Apps can now be restricted based on SafetyNet Attestation. (Image: Google Play Console)

Rooted phones may not be able to download some apps from the Google Play Store

A new update to the Play Console allows developers to restrict access to their apps based on SafetyNet testing. They can hide apps from phones that fail SafetyNet (i.e., rooted devices).

Sam Medley, 19 May 2017 21:13

HTC's U Ultra is the latest in a long line of HTC devices to meet a tepid reception. (Source: HTC)

HTC pledges to streamline operations after 8th consecutive quarter of losses

Taiwanese ODM HTC has reported its 8th consecutive quarter of losses this Q1 2017. The latest financial report from the company revealed its lowest revenue in a year. The upcoming flagship HTC U 11 is a possible bright-spot for the company this year.

Douglas Black, 15 May 2017 03:39

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 advertisements have been silently changed to reflect the switch to eMMC 5.1.

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 to steal and exploit.

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 the mood to enable it.

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

Fail

Intel aims to axe their Joule, Galileo, and Edison SoCs for makers

Is Windows 10 S really faster?

LeEco in shambles as company closes service center in Shanghai

Pixel XL 2 rumored to be cancelled

Reddit designs new volume controls with hilarious results

Feels bad, man: Apple bans Pepe from its App Store

Intel bares its teeth at Qualcomm over Snapdragon-powered PCs

Chinese officials uncover massive data theft by local Apple employees

Consumer watchdog accuses Apple of misleading customers about repairs

Andy Rubin's Essential brand accused of trademark infringement

Samsung delays Bixby's US launch

"Cloak and Dagger" vulnerability can leave your Android phone open to attack

Vulnerability found in subtitle system of VLC, Kodi, and other media players

Sony discontinues upper-midrange phones

Special edition VAIO Z Flip makes engine noises on boot-up, forms a dent in your wallet upon purchase

Rooted phones may not be able to download some apps from the Google Play Store

HTC pledges to streamline operations after 8th consecutive quarter of losses

Opinion: With the Surface Laptop, Microsoft joins Apple to push a disturbing trend

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

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