Google will begin shutting down the classic Hangouts app in October
Google has confirmed that it will finally begin retiring the classic Google Hangouts app in October of this year. The company will start by pushing users to move to the new Google Hangouts Chat and Hangouts Meet -- and once they have moved over, they won't be able to use classic Hangouts anymore.
Google is buying mysterious smartwatch tech from The Fossil Group for $40 million
Google is about to step up its smartwatch game. The company has agreed to buy an unnamed smartwatch technology from The Fossil Group for a hefty $40 million. Considering the acquisition, it's clear Google is serious about smartwatches -- and could release its own smartwatch by the end of the year.
It’s back! Here’s how to switch to Twitter’s reverse chronological feed
Twitter has finally brought back the reverse chronological feed, allowing you to see your feed based on the newest tweets, rather than using Twitter's algorithm that shows what it thinks you want to see. Thankfully, it's easy to switch to the reverse chronological feed on Android and iOS. Here's how.
Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 855 chip brings A.I. smarts (and 5G!) to 2019 phones
Almost exactly a year after the launch of the Snapdragon 845, Qualcomm took the wraps off of its next-generation mobile platform, the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. The new chip puts an emphasis on A.I. performance, 5G, and computer vision, while naturally increasing performance and efficiency.
Felix Gray’s latest glasses cut down on blue light to help you sleep
Felix Gray is known for its glasses that cut down on glare and reduce eye strain for those that use computers a lot, but now the company is taking on a new issue: Poor sleep due to blue light. The new Sleep Glasses, announced at CES 2019, help to cut out that blue light, promoting better sleep.
Michael Kors revamps Access Sofie watch with heart rate monitor, GPS
The Michael Kors Access Sofie is one of the most-loved Wear OS smartwatches of the past few years, and at CES 2019, Michael Kors announced a revamp of the watch, which now includes a heart rate monitor, stand-alone GPS, and more. The device still features a Snapdragon Wear 2100 chipset, though.
Sprint will carry a Samsung 5G smartphone as soon as this summer
Both AT&T and Verizon have previously announced that they'll be carrying a Samsung 5G smartphone, and now it looks like Sprint will be part of that release too -- the company has announced that it'll carry a Samsung 5G smartphone this summer. Previously, it announced that it would carry a 5G phone from LG.
The 10 best health apps
It's never a bad time to start working on living a healthier lifestyle, and tech can be super helpful in doing so. In fact, there are hundreds of health-related apps. Check out our favorite health apps designed to improve your health, whether you're looking for nutritional details or motivation.
Apple patent hints at biometric authentication for the Apple Watch
While the Apple Watch collects a bunch of health-related information, it doesn't have many features related to biometric authentication. According to a new patent from the company, however, that could change in the near future. Future Apple Watch models could incorporate sensors to detect skin texture.
Everything you need to know about the Sony Xperia XA3, Plus, and Ultra
The Sony Xperia XA2 is around a year old, meaning it's about time for a follow-up. Rumors about the upcoming Sony Xperia XA3 and Xperia XA3 Ultra have started popping up online, showing a slightly more modern phone with decent specs. Here's everything you need to know about the Sony Xperia XA3.
Fitbit supercharges its smartwatches with its new 3.0 operating system
Fitbit announced a massive new software update for the Fitbit Versa and Fitbit Ionic, called Fitbit OS 3.0. The new OS will allow for things like on-device daily views, as well as 10 new third-party apps on the watch. Other new features, like female health tracking, are coming in early 2019.
T-Mobile is giving away free iPhone XRs and Galaxy S9s for the holidays
T-Mobile is celebrating the holiday season with a series of deals for customers who want an iPhone XR, Galaxy S9, OnePlus 6T, LG V40, or LG G7. There are terms and conditions to the deals, but if you were planning on opening a few lines on T-Mobile anyway, then they're worth considering.
G’day, Google: U.S. users can now give Assistant a British or Australian accent
U.S. Google Assistant users can give their Assistant a different voice. Google has updated Assistant with the ability for users to give it either a British or Australian accent. So if you live in the U.S. but are used to other accents, you should be able to make Assistant a little more personal.
The LG V40 ThinQ, G7 ThinQ, and Watch W7 are discounted for the holidays
LG announced a series of deals for the holiday season, in which you'll be able to get the company's two flagship phones -- the V40 ThinQ and G7 ThinQ -- as well as its latest smartwatch, for between $150 and $200 off, depending on the device. The deals are available from Amazon, Best Buy, and B&H.
New Apple Watch begins saving lives one week after getting EKG feature
The Apple Watch Series 4 was updated almost a week ago with a new feature that allows users to take electrocardiogram tests -- and already it seems like the new feature is saving lives. In fact, just over the weekend a Richmond, Virginia resident was alerted to the possibility that he may have AFib.
We checked out Samsung’s 5G concept phone. Here’s what it’s like
5G is been all talk for years, but it's finally becoming a reality. In fact, at Qualcomm's annual Snapdragon Summit, Samsung showed off a concept of its first 5G device, which will ultimately go on to be released to the public in the first half of 2019. We were able to try the device for ourselves.