Mobile
New patents from Essential show the company wants to the notch problem
The "notch" has become something of a standard in the tech industry. Apple introduced the iPhone X with a notch on the device, but even before they brought…
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Amazon
Samsung Galaxy S9 teardown reveals new RF transceiver and power management integrated circuit
At Mobile World Congress 2018, Samsung introduced the world to the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus, its latest flagship smartphones. While the smartphone has shows a lot…
Android
FBI has arrested CEO of company for selling custom BlackBerrys to gangs
Using extra-secure custom BlackBerry phones remain a large part of the criminal work, and a new bust by the FBI gives us an example of how in-demand they…
Gaming
Looks like PS4 vs. Xbox One cross-play on Fornite isn’t happening after all
Earlier this week, Epic Games announced cross-play and cross-progression between the PlayStation 4, Mac, iOS, and eventually the Android when it's released. From the list, Microsoft's Xbox One…
AMD
Xbox One X and Xbox One S will soon be able to support AMD FreeSync displays
Microsoft has said they're planning to add support for AMD's FreeSync displays for its Xbox One X and Xbox One S, and will drop to the console soon.…
Android
Teardown of Samsung Galaxy S9 shows us details about its camera
When Samsung introduced the Galaxy S9 and S9+, a lot of attention revolved around their camera features, but what powered everything, hardware-wise, we didn't know much about it.…
Cybersecurity
A new malware in Middle East will take control of your device
Researchers have discovered a new malware in the MENA region called "Slingshot." This malware attacks and infects its victims through compromised routers and can run in kernel mode,…
Instagram
Snapchat and Instagram pull Giphy integration because of racist GIF
If you loved Giphy integration on Snapchat and Instagram, you'll no longer be able to access it. Both Instagram and Snapchat have removed their Giphy sticker feature after…
Services
Kickstarter Patron pilot program hopes to generate larger pledges for creators
Kickstarter is bringing a new pilot program that will. Match up companies, organizations and institutions with projects that need larger amounts in funding, TechCrunch reports. The new pilot…
Gaming
Big PS4 5.50 Update is now available, here’s what it does
PlayStation 4's next big update is now available for everyone to download. Version 5.50 is a mandatory update that comes in the size of 460 MB, and brings…
Google
Google said to be working on bringing new gestures to Pixel Buds
When Google's Pixel Buds first launched, they weren't the most polished, but it appears that the search engine giant hasn't forgotten about them. Our friends over at 9to5Google…
Entertainment
‘Overwatch’ pro has been suspended for ‘racially disparaging’ emote
In January, Dallas Fuel pro Flex "xQc" Lengyel was suspended for violating the Overwatch League's Code of Conduct while streaming where he used an anti-gay slur. It appears…
Business
Despite layoffs, Motorola’s Moto Z line will continue
We heard rumors this week that there is a 50 percent reduction occurring in Motorola's workforce and that the Moto Z will not make it through to release.…
Gaming
Microsoft says Fornite PS4 vs. Xbox One cross-play could potentially happen
Cross-platform play has been a dream for many years between PS4 and Xbox One, but PS4 has been resisted. Microsoft first announced support for cross-platform play at E3…
Politics
Martin Shkreli sentenced to seven years in prison
Martin Shkreli, the infamous "pharma bro" CEO who massively hiked the price of an anti-parasite treatment, has been sentenced to seven years in prison on fraud charges, according…