Android, iOS shipped on more than 99 percent of smartphones sold in Q4
Android and iOS in the fourth quarter of 2016 accounted for 99.6 percent of all smartphone sales according to a new report from market research firm Gartner.
LG shows off the benefits of the G6's 18:9 screen ratio
It was reported last month that LG’s upcoming G6 smartphone would feature a 2880x1440 display and narrow bezels. Now, the company has released a teaser trailer for the new handset, explaining the thinking behind that unusual 18:9 aspect ratio.
Google Fiber gets new CEO, sheds more staff as it shifts focus to wireless
Back in October Alphabet announced that it was dramatically cutting back on its plans to expand its fiber rollout. Now the company has hired broadband veteran Greg McCray as the new CEO for Access, the division that runs Google Fiber,…
Samsung updates Smart Switch app to version 4.1.17
Moving to a new phone used to be a painful process, especially the transfer of data like contacts, photos and apps. But today if you put cloud storage to good use in combination with the right utility, it can be done more easily even if you are moving to a different platform. Samsung offers Smart Switch to facilitate the shift and evidently it's keeping it up to date. You can download it here for Windows, Mac and Android.
Sundar Pichai sends 7-year-old girl letter after she asks for a job at Google
Even in the cut-throat world of the tech industry, there are those rare incidents that can make you smile. One example is that of Chloe Bridgewater, a seven-year-old girl from Hereford, England, who wrote a letter to Google asking for…
Apple doesn't want you to repair your phone, and they're going to court to stop you
Apple devices are notoriously tricky to repair. Legitimate replacement parts are nearly impossible to purchase, many internal components are glued or use tamper-proof construction, and service manuals are rarely available. Nebraska and seven other states are now considering "right to…
You can now advertise and apply for jobs on Facebook
Just when you think Facebook can’t add any more strings to its bow, the social media giant is now going to help you find a new job. The company announced yesterday that admins for the 65 million+ business Pages on…
Thank you, Brexit: Microsoft Surface gets more expensive in the UK
Microsoft has increased the price of both the Surface Book and the Surface Pro 4 in the United Kingdom, thanks to a weak pound due to the UK's decision to exit the European Union. This price hike comes after Microsoft…
The iPhone 8's virtual buttons may appear in "function area" below its 5.15-inch OLED display
Many consumers found the lack of innovation in the iPhone 7 a disappointment. It’s a mistake that Apple won’t be making in this year’s handsets – at least in the $1000 OLED version, anyway. According to renowned KGI Securities analyst…
For Honor: Graphics & CPU Performance
Ubisoft's new action fighting game 'For Honor' puts you in control of medieval-styled knights, vikings and samurai, each with four classes that can be played through the single player campaign and five online modes. We'll of course be looking at the PC version to see what sort of hardware it takes to power this new triple-A title.
Everything about the Moto G5 and G5 Plus gets leaked
It's widely expected Motorola will announce the Moto G5 and Moto G5 Plus at a press event they're hosting at Mobile World Congress in just over a week. Unfortunately for Motorola, it seems this press event will be devoid of…
3D printing ordinary household goods can save you a lot of money, study finds
3D printers are still very much a niche product for a specific audience, most of which are tech enthusiasts and creators. As a recent study out of Michigan Tech highlights, however, it may be in the best interest of the…
IMAX launches first VR based theater in Los Angeles
IMAX has long been the pinnacle of movie theater experiences. In a move to stay competitive and at the forefront of technology, they have unveiled their first VR "Experience Center" in Los Angeles. This is the start of what IMAX…
Dride is a Raspberri Pi-based Alexa-enabled dashcam
The connected car market is expected to be huge in the coming years, but while we wait for that future, several companies are looking for ways to bring smarts into existing vehicles. One of them is Dride, a San Francisco-based…
Microsoft expected to unveil Project Scorpio at E3 on June 11
E3 2017 is shaping up to be quite the event. In addition to being open to the general public for the first time ever, Microsoft has revealed the date and time for its annual briefing complete with Project Scorpio teaser.
Caavo is the media hub that consolidates all of your set-top boxes into one interface
Streaming media apps like those from Netflix, Hulu, Amazon and Sling TV are changing how we consume media, displacing traditional cable and satellite stalwarts with options more in line with how and when we want to watch.
Verizon wants a $250 million discount for Yahoo in light of breach disclosures
Verizon is still interested in purchasing Yahoo’s core Internet business but not at the original price of $4.83 billion.
More problems for AR firm Magic Leap as it faces sexual discrimination lawsuit
These last few months haven’t been the best for augmented reality company Magic Leap. The latest scandal to hit the company comes via a sexual discrimination lawsuit, filed by a former VP who was hired to help the firm appeal…
HTC's next VR device will be of the mobile variety (but not in the traditional sense)
HTC’s next virtual reality product will be of the mobile variety but not in the traditional sense of slapping a smartphone into a headset.
Encrypted communications app Signal gets video calling, CallKit integration
Open Whisper Systems’ popular encrypted communications app, Signal, received an update today that adds video calling into de mix alongside other improvements to the current voice calling feature. The video calling feature is currently available in beta form to a…
Senators write official letter asking if Trump is using his secure smartphone
The controversy over whether President Trump is using his Secret Service-issued smartphone, or if he still prefers his old, unsecured Android handset, is showing no signs of abating. Two senators have written a formal letter asking just what the situation…
Security researchers uncover new Xagent malware variant for macOS
Security researchers at antivirus software company Bitdefender have discovered a new variant of the Xagent malware that targets macOS and acts as a backdoor that can be customized depending on the objectives of an attack. Researchers traced similarities in the…
Amazon drone delivery patent describes using parachutes to drop packages from the air
As Amazon’s much-anticipated US drone delivery service draws ever closer, the retail giant has been looking at ways of getting parcels from the UAVs to customers without landing them. One solution: parachutes.
Learn the ins and outs of Microsoft Azure and .NET framework
Microsoft services play a critical role in many enterprise environments whether it's on the app development front or cloud computing. Leverage Azure and Microsoft .NET qualifications to your advantage.
Jaguar and Shell launch the world's first in-car payment system for gas stations
A new function is coming to in-car infotainment systems that will allow drivers to pay for gas from within their vehicles while at the pumps. The system is the result of a partnership between luxury car brand Jaguar and Shell.…
PayPal acquires bill payment processor TIO Networks for $233 million
PayPal has announced its intent to purchase multi-channel bill payment processing and receivables management company TIO Networks for $233 million in cash, or $2.56 per share, which represents a 25.2 percent premium over what the company has been trading at…
Microsoft's Outlook.com Premium service now available to all US residents for $19.95 per year
After it launched an invite-only pilot program last year, Microsoft released a public preview version of Outlook.com Premium in October. Yesterday, the company officially launched the subscription service, but only to those in the United States.
Radeon Fury X vs. GeForce GTX 980 Ti: Are They Still Worth Buying?
Back in their heyday, the GeForce GTX 980 Ti and Radeon R9 Fury X were highly desirable graphics cards. Today in a post-Pascal world, the Fury X can be found for $300 to $400, while the GTX 980 Ti is only available via second-hand deals for around $300. At those prices these may still be a worthwhile investment. Let's find out.
