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cassini grand finale 2 dtd09152017

Cassini probe has fiery goodbye after more than a decade of exploring Saturn

The Cassini space probe has a spectacular end at Saturn, Google targets autoplay videos, and those times movies got the future just right.
Pixel 2

As Apple iPhone X hype cools, Google spools up new Pixel 2 competitor

Google counts down to their Pixel 2 release date, Apple readies a big iOS update, SpaceX video admits that sometimes, things go wrong.
Apple Watch Series 3

Is the cellular Apple Watch Series 3 the stealthy breakthrough everyone missed?

The new stand-alone cellular Apple Watch Series 3 marks a turning point, Bluetooth hacking risk, eBikes are growing up and getting faster.
Apple iPhone X

DT Daily: Apple iPhone X, Apple Watch Series 3, Apple TV 4K event recap

Here's a look at the new products Apple announced today: the new Apple Watch Series 3, the Apple TV 4K with HDR, and the Apple iPhone X.
iPhone 8

iPhone X? iPhone Edition? iPhone 8? LTE Apple Watch? All will be revealed tomorrow

Apple's iPhone 8 approaches zero hour, Xiaomi's Mi Mix 2 goes full screen (again), the Bugatti Chiron goes - and stops - really, really fast.
equifax hack dtd09082017

Take steps now to see if your data was stolen in the Equifax hack

Check to see if your data was stolen in the Equifax hack, Google may buy a major smartphone maker, and just about everyone needs a third arm.
Amazon.com

Cities jockey for position as Jeff Bezos launches search for second Amazon.com HQ

Who wants a $5 billion cash infusion from Amazon? BMW eyes a much expanded EV lineup, and SpaceX sends the Air Force's 'lil shuttle skyward.
Leaf EV

Nissan turns over a new Leaf EV with more range and power, sleeker style

Nissan updates its popular Leaf EV for 2018, Samsung's Note 8 tries to steal the spotlight from Apple, trouble hits Star Wars Ep 9.
intel virtual reality dtd09052017

Intel dives deep into virtual reality tech inside its VR development lab

Intel gives us a peek into VR's possible future, Apple slips a chip into a new set of Beats headphones, new Sony and LG OLED TVs face off.
Apple iPhone 8

An Apple iPhone 8 by any other name, but what will it really be called?

Site says Apple iPhone 8 won't be named the Apple iPhone 8, Alexa gets a Dash of earbud integration, Nintendo can't outplay the legal system.
LG V30

New LG V30 phone brings OLED goodness ahead of Apple’s OLED iPhone 8 debut

LG V30 gets into the OLED screen game, Sony's new wireless earbuds go solo, Garmin heats up the smartwatch wars with a new entry at IFA.
Alexa Cortana Siri Google Home

It’s an AI party: Alexa, Cortana to team up; Siri, Google Home get an invite

Alexa and Cortana partner up, rumors suggest the iPhone 8 will get a MacOS feature, and a new short gets you warmed up for Blade Runner 2049.
BMW i3's'

BMW i3s electric car will get more juice, more style, and more speed

Apple iPhone case makers may have a small problem, speeding up the BMW i3s electric car, and how did that guy get that insane eclipse photo?
Apple iPhone

Next gen of Apple iPhone, Apple TV and Apple Watch due September 12

Sept. 12th as day of big Apple iPhone 8 reveal, Dell debuts VR/AR headset, fitbit's new Ionic watch expands past just fitness tracking.
Ferrari 365GTB

Barn-find Ferrari 365GTB just needs a bit of your love, and probably $2 million

A little polish (and a couple million dollars) should shine up a barn-find Ferrari 365GTB, Samsung TVs go AWOL, Apple wireless charging clue?
Nikon D850

DSLRs aren’t dead yet as Nikon unveils powerhouse D850

New Nikon D850 brings the heat for DSLR shooters, likely iPhone 8 price leaks, Playstation, Xbox gamers could go to battle online soon.
Samsung

Samsung’s Galaxy Note 8: Pretty close to the Note 7, but with less heat

Today: Samsung rolls out the hotly anticipated Galaxy Note 8, Elon Musk's fashionable spacewear, Apple's new direction for self-driving tech.
verizon

Verizon to put some video playback limits on its unlimited data plans

Verizon looks to dial back some features in their unlimited plans, Google's smart headphones hints, VW's cool I.D. Buzz microbus is a go.
xfinity mobile dtd08182017

Comcast rolls out Xfinity Mobile cell service nationwide, can they compete?

DT Daily today: Apple highlights new iOS11 iPad features, Xfinity moves into the cell service game, something odd is happening on Monday....
apple tv 2 dtd08162017

Tim Cook primes the Apple TV pump with $1 billion for original programming

DT Daily today: Apple takes the plunge on original programming, HBO has a facepalm moment, DT goes camping, returns with Outdoor Awards list.
apple watch dtd08152017

Do Apple’s secret meetings with Aetna signal a new stand-alone Apple Watch?

DT Daily today: Blizzard rethinks leaving Battle.net behind, is a stand-alone Apple Watch coming soon? And Qualcomm's new depth sensor tech.
amd radeon rx vega 64 dtd08142017

AMD RX Vega 64 goes into our test PC; how did it fare against the GTX1080?

Today: We test the AMD RX Vega 64 GPU, Samsung hypes the upcoming Galaxy Note 8, Waymo's self-driving car goes soft when it senses trouble.
amd threadripper dtd08102017

Time to get ripped? AMD’s Threadripper CPUs power up processor war with Intel

DT Daily today: We put new AMD Threadripper CPUs to the test, Facebook wants you to watch Watch, Consumer Reports dings Microsoft's Surface.
disney netflix dtd08092017

Disney to break up with Netflix, then start multiple streaming services?

Also today: Tech accessory maker Anker set to launch smart home ecosystem, Nissan to debut updated electric car.
apple 3 dtd08082017

No print reader on the Apple iPhone 8 may also help Samsung with the S9

Also today: Tile expands the range for their forget-me-not reminder tags, and converting a classic sports car to more modern propulsion.
spotify 2 dtd08042017

Rock on: Spotify app looks to land on another major game console

Also today: Lenovo trashes their own user interface in favor of some Nougat, The Dark Tower opens today and we have a review of the new movie.
hello modular moto motorolas new z2 phone magnetic personality dtd08032017

Hello modular Moto? Motorola’s new Z2 phone has a magnetic personality

Also today: Cinema camera maker RED has an smartphone up their sleeve, LG also has a new phone featuring a crisp (and big) OLED display.
iphone 8 frenzy peaking apple climbs toward trillion dollar market cap dtd08022017

With iPhone 8 frenzy peaking, Apple climbs toward trillion dollar market cap

Also today: Google may have deleted a key feature on the Pixel 2 phones, IBM touts breakthrough for storing data - on tapes?
firmware probe indicates apple iphone 8 face recog system will see dark dtd08012017

Firmware probe indicates Apple iPhone 8 face recog system will see in the dark

Also today: Samsung readies the follow-up to the Note 7 disaster phone, Amazon gives Alexa a fabulous new superpower.
ai chatbots started talking language facebook pulled plug dtd07312017

AI chatbots started talking in their own language, so Facebook pulled the plug

Also today: Possible reasons Apple may use facial recognition to unlock the iPhone 8, AMD takes aim at Nvidia with new Vega GPUs.
lyft boots self driving car program take uber tesla everyone dtd07212017

Lyft boots up self-driving car program to take on Uber, Tesla… and everyone

Also today: Intel's new thumb drive PC sports AI, neural network goodies, and Luc Besson's latest sci-fi extravaganza hit screens today.
looking warm smart nest microsoft debuts cortana friendly glas thermostat dtd07202017

Looking to warm up your smart nest? Microsoft debuts Cortana-friendly Glas thermostat

Also today: Apple issue a critical iOS update for iPads and iPhones, Microsoft may block some old PCs from future Windows 10 updates.
nintendo posts switch online apps free use rest year dtd07192017

Nintendo posts up Switch Online apps, free to use for the rest of the year

Also today in tech: Samsung's digital helper Bixby goes live on more phones, and the FBI is warning parents about connected toy hazards.
google glass faded public use enterprise edition powers businesses dtd07182017

Google Glass faded from public use, but the Enterprise Edition powers up businesses

Also today: Startup looks to get an early lead in Apple's AR universe with an inventive headset, Nokia is set to debut a serious smartphone.