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apple 8 dtd01022018

Apple draws line at iPhone 6 for battery program, so iFixit.org steps into gap

iFixit.org offers $29 battery swap kits for Apple iPhone 4 and 5 models, LG's giant 8K window on the world, camera 'metalens' breakthrough.
apple 7 dtd12292017

As pressure builds, Apple says sorry and offers $29 battery replacements

Apple offers to replace out-of-warranty batteries for a small fee, media player app Kodi heads for the Xbox One, Porsche takes aim at Tesla.
samsung galaxy s9 dtd12282017

Samsung Galaxy S9 models pop up in FCC listings; are CES debut rumors correct?

Samsung Galaxy S9 turns up in FCC database, Kickstarter battery campaign claims graphene makes all the difference, Apple Lisa OS code found.
apple 6 dtd12272017

Apple’s not very happy holiday party: Lawsuits filed over iPhone slowdowns

Apple's not so great Christmas break, wireless charging system's reach grows with FCC nod, SpaceX launch is a traffic-crashing spectacle.
legend of zelda dtd12222017

So long, Link? Hardly: New ‘Legend of Zelda’ game appears to be in development

Google/Alphabet chairman moves to an advisory role, Legend of Zelda runs out of Breath, new pics of the Samsung Galaxy S9 surface.
apple 5 dtd12212017

Apple: Yep, iPhones do slow down, but for a good reason

Apple says iPhones do slow down, but for a good reason, company wants you to 3D print your medications, Elon Musk spools up the Falcon Heavy.
magic leap dtd12202017

Magic Leap previews an advanced AR headset kit – but it’s just for developers

Magic Leap unveils an AR headset, Apple is dialing back performance on older iPhones for a reason, future Apple apps may do double duty.
samsung dtd12192017

Latest Galaxy S9 leaks indicate a change of plans by Samsung

Samsung may be rethinking the Galaxy S9 smartphone, Blink and see who's at the door, NYT says US government UFO program was the real deal.
google home max dtd12182017

A.I. rocks? It does when you power up the Google Home MAX smart speaker

The Google Home MAX is appropriately named, we upgrade a whole house with modern A/V tech, Ohio 9-year-old does the hard (and right) thing.
disney dtd12142017

Disney brings Fox into the mouse house; how will it affect what you watch?

Disney scoops up most of the best Fox entertainment franchises, so long Net Neutrality, and Atari issues a last-second hold for the Ataribox.
apple 4 dtd12132017

Apple shopping spree continues with $390M investment in Finisar

Apple invests in a company that makes frikkin' lasers on a chip, Star Wars heads for the ISS, piano man gets a high-tech arm after accident.
apple imac pro dtd12122017

$5K Apple iMac Pro 5K set to begin emptying wallets on Thursday

Nintendo Switch racks up big sales numbers, spendy Apple iMac Pro makes its debut on Thursday, ET-hunting group gives asteroid a listen.
keylogging dtd12112017

HP pops out a patch after dormant keylogging code is found on some laptops

Keylogging code found on some HP laptops, Bitcoin website and app confusion hits Apple App Store, team crashes drones for a good reason.
nvidia dtd12082017

Nvidia’s stunning Titan V GPU is for A.I. research, but can it game as well?

Nvidia uncorks the Titan V GPU but not for gaming, YouTube gears up to launch a new music service, CG dinosaurs and volcanoes, oh my!
apple iphone x 7 dtd12072017

The Apple iPhone X is so 2017; rumors swirl about possible 2018 models

The next Apple iPhone X models may grow a bit, airlines move to regulate "smart" luggage, Qualcomm takes the wraps of the new Snapdragon 845.
honor 7x dtd12052017

$1,000 phones a bit too rich for you? $200 Honor 7X does ‘budget phones’ proud

Honor 7X Android smartphone has the goods at a budget price, 3D printing the inner parts of the human ear, Swytch ebike kits fits every bike.
messenger kids dtd12042017

Facebook rolls out Messenger Kids app, but is it too much too soon?

Facebook tries hard to convince parents to use new Messenger Kids app, your cell phone may be your next PC, the text message turns 25.
vine dtd12012017

Vine creator says he’s working on a follow-up to the original video looper

Vine's creator says he's got a new video app in the works, Tesla powers up South Australia, GM focuses on a electrified ride-sharing future.
apple watch 2 dtd11302017

EKG watchband helps Apple Watch owners spot irregular heartbeat problems

A smart watchband brings more heart smarts to the Apple Watch, a new ZTE phone doubles up the screen space, plus an insane wingsuit stunt.
root dtd11292017

Apple quickly pushes out update to patch glaring Mac ‘root’ security flaw

Snapchat app update divides up your feeds, Apple scrambles to patch 'root' sign-in fiasco, VW's electric car line has a bad case of the Z's.
uber 3 dtd11282017

SoftBank eyes discounted stock buy as new Uber CEO preps for 2019 IPO

SoftBank wants a big discount on a big Uber share buy, thieves pick the electronic locks on a Mercedes, Apple tips videos land on YouTube.
apple iphone x 6 dtd11272017

Is Apple iPhone X frenzy pushing Samsung, LG to move up phone launch dates?

Samsung, LG may bump up release of new handsets due to Apple iPhone X success, Chrome OS goes to the Office, and let's go cyber shopping.
nasa dtd11212017

NASA: Cigar-shaped ET asteroid buzzed by at over 85,000mph

The new Apple iPhone X gets beat down the home stretch, NASA marvels at a fast-moving visitor, human-lifting SureFly copter may fly at CES.
oneplus 5t dtd11202017

The $500 OnePlus 5T is an Android smartphone bargain

We review the OnePlus 5T Android smartphone and like what we see, an art satellite will launch soon, 'Slaughterbot' video raises AI concerns.
tesla roadster 2 dtd11172017

Truck? What truck? Tesla Semi overshadowed by insane new Tesla Roadster

Elon Musk unveils the Tesla Semi, then wows with the new Tesla Roadster, Black Friday deals abound, and some other fun bits for the weekend.
microsoft surface book 2 dtd11162017

New Microsoft Surface Book 2 could be the best 2-in-1 from Redmond so far

Microsoft Surface Book 2 laptop/tablet impresses, Karma/Fisker claims battery tech breakthrough, Tesla's electric semi to debut this evening.
samsung s9 dtd11152017

Samsung S9 smartphone to come in three — maybe four — versions?

We review the new Google Pixel Buds earbuds, upcoming Samsung S9 may be going small, Bill Gates buys big plot for smart city project.
vive focus dtd11142017

Make VR wire-free! HTC Vive Focus joins the stand-alone party

Apple iPhone 11 rumors start up in earnest, HTC cuts the cord for their new Vive Focus VR system, Spot Mini robot trots into your nightmares.
apple iphone x face id dtd11132017

Company claims their mask can beat Apple iPhone X Face ID

A mask fit for a slasher film takes on the Apple iPhone X Face ID system, iPhone X sales may result in iPhone 8 cuts, new Corvette ZR1 debuts.
apple iphone x 5 dtd11102017

Apple iPhone X screen freezing up when it’s freezing? Fix is on the way

One problem with the Apple iPhone X just as another surfaces, EA brings home Respawn, Star Wars XIII director gets lifetime dream gig.
vegas shuttle dtd11092017

An hour after debut, driverless Vegas shuttle bus gets into fender bender

Self-driving Vegas shuttle bus fender-bender raises questions, improve your wifi with tin foil, and Sean Parker on Facebook's power.
amazon cloud cam 2 dtd11082017

Amazon Cloud Cam: A window into your home from just about anywhere

Twitter users can no go on letter binges, the Amazon Cloud Cam smartens up your dumb home for $120, Apple VIPs say AR tech is a big focus.
lamborghini terzo millenio 2 dtd11072017

Lamborghini Terzo Millenio is the concept electric car we’d drive every day

Lamborghini Terzo Millenio will blow your electric socks off, researchers create a true liquid metal, Raspberry Pi PC history lesson.
broadcom dtd11062017

If the huge Broadcom/Qualcomm merger deal happens, who are the big winners?

Broadcom goes after Qualcomm in a giant cash deal, Intel and AMD team up against all odds, Koenigsegg supercar sets insane world speed record.