Weekly Rewind: ‘The Last Jedi,’ the first HomeKit smart bulb, the tiniest phone
In the tech world, a lot happens in a week. That’s why we’ve compiled a quick and dirty list of this week's top tech stories.
Voice recognition for kids isn’t child’s play, but this company has mastered it
SoapBox has developed a voice recognition platform that specifically understands children, ready for next-gen interactive toys and lots more.
Google gets into the holiday spirit with 12 days of deals on Google Play
Google Play is helping you save money this holiday season with its 12 Days of Play. The program runs from December 22 to January 2.
Yes, Apple is slowing down your old iPhone. But if you’re angry, you’re crazy
iPhone slowdown is real, and people are mad because it has taken away the best excuse to upgrade an aging model.
Microsoft pokes fun at Apple’s panoramas with new multidirectional tool in Pix
Microsoft Pix now allows users to take panoramas -- by moving the device any which way. The tool launches with a new comic strip generator.
More regulations are coming as EU rules that Uber is not simply an app
The Court of Justice of the European Union determined that Uber is not simply an app or a tech platform, but rather a transport service
ESPN will put ‘Monday Night Football’ in your pocket beginning in 2018
ESPN has newly reached an agreement with the NFL to expand its own live-streaming of Monday Night Football to mobile devices.
Honor View 10 and Honor 7X to be sold across Latin America starting in 2018
Honor announced it will begin selling its Honor View 10 an Honor 7X smartphones throughout Latin America starting in 2018.
‘Sunday Night Football’ will arrive on all your devices for the 2018 season
NBCUniversal announced that beginning next year, NBC Sports will be streaming all of Sunday Night Football to your mobile phone.
Were AirPods on your holiday wish list? You might have to take them off
Your holiday shopping excursion may be more difficult than previously imagined now that Apple's AirPods are pretty much sold out.
Samsung’s awesome 2018 Galaxy A8 even has a dual-lens camera on the front
Samsung has announced the Galaxy A8 and Galaxy A8 Plus, two new smartphones for 2018, with features borrowed from the S8 and Note 8.
Impressive ‘Cuphead’ iOS game is actually an elaborate scam
An iOS version of the platformer game Cuphead, found its way onto the App Store. The app was taken down after it was confirmed to be scam.
No, those aren’t giant hands — the Tiny T1 is the world’s smallest mobile phone
Remember when we all used to carry around unnecessarily tiny mobile phones? A brand-new tiny phone will help you relive those days.
NYX Professional Makeup brings virtual reality makeup tutorial to select stores
NYX Professional Makeup has officially rolled out its virtual reality makeup tutorial with Samsung Gear VR in select stores.
Could Nokia be planning a new QWERTY keyboard phone?
Nokia is rumored to be working on multiple new phones, including a low-powered budget phone with a physical keyboard.
Analyst suggests customers prefer cheaper iPhones to the iPhone X
According to an analyst from Cowen & Co., sales of the iPhone X are lower than expected -- and the high cost may be the reason.
California says your cell phone could possibly be dangerous
Cell phone usage does indeed emit radio frequency energy, and the CDPH shared some info on how to avoid exposure to the RF energy.
Google Inbox will let you unsubscribe from mailing lists you’ve been ignoring
Google is rolling out a new feature that will help users easily unsubscribe from promotional emails that they no longer want.
Google Maps will now tell you when to get off the train or bus
Google Maps is one of the most useful features that Google offers and it will now tell you when to get off the train or bus
Five companies, other than Shazam, that Apple should acquire
After Apple's acquisition of music app Shazam, these are the top five companies we think Apple should acquire next.
Apple Maps can now find your gate (or the closest bathroom) at the airport
You can now check out the layouts of 30 airports around the world thanks to Apple Maps and its latest navigation feature.
Google kills augmented reality project Tango to focus on ARCore
Google has chosen to retire the Project Tango augmented reality platform in favor of committing more resources to ARCore.
Weekly Rewind: Galaxy Note 8 vs. iPhone 8, paper lightsabers, Nissan Leaf review
In the tech world, a lot happens in a week. That’s why we’ve compiled a quick and dirty list of this week's top tech stories.
Chase will soon offer cashback rewards for cardholders using mobile pay
For the first time, Chase Freedom will offer cash back rewards for cardholders who use Chase Pay, Android Pay, Samsung Pay, and Apple Pay.
Vivo’s giant-killing, on-screen fingerprint scanner keeps getting better
Vivo has delivered the world's first public prototype of on-screen fingerprint recognition, and it keeps getting better.
Apple’s digital assistant Siri could soon be whispering sweet nothings to you
There may be times, such as when you're out and about, when you'd prefer Siri to whisper back its response. Apple is looking into the idea.
Google Flights will now tell you if you should wait to buy those tickets
Flying? Google Flights will now tell if you prices are lower than normal and if tickets are expected to drop again before departure.
Here’s how tech influencers reacted to the FCC’s net neutrality repeal
The FCC officially voted to reverse net neutrality regulations. Here's how tech giants and those on social media reacted to the decision.
European news agencies ask Facebook, Google to pay for content
Nine European press agencies are calling for Internet giants like Facebook, Google, and Snapchat to pay for content used on its sites.
Edge Card is the newest smart card aiming to slim down your bulging wallet
Edge has acquired the assets of failed smart card manufacturer Plastc, and plans to release its own Edge Card in the middle of 2018.
Google’s lightweight Maps Go app is built for low-end Android devices
Got an older Android device, and struggling to run Google Maps? Rejoice, for Google has launched Maps Go for low-end devices.
MediaTek’s Sensio module will let you track health data with your smartphone
MediaTek Sensio is a module that's embedded into a smartphone to track health data like ECG, PPG, heart rate, blood pressure, and more.
Cheetah Mobile’s Android launcher is the first to feature Microsoft’s Cortana
Microsoft's Cortana voice assistant has now found a home inside Cheetah Mobile's CM Launcher app for Android.
Google extends Assistant support to older Android smartphones and tablets
Google is now bringing built-in support for the Assistant to smartphones running Android Lollipop and tablets running Marshmallow and Nougat.