So long, gossip trolls — Yik Yak announces it is shutting down
Anonymous trolls may have a slightly harder time starting rumors and spreading gossip now that popular messaging app Yik Yak is shutting down
Weekly Rewind: The tech trends changing the world, the latest in Apple’s battle with Qualcomm, the bot that feeds your pets
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 10 tech stories.
John McAfee’s ‘hack-proof’ phone secures the hardware — but what about the software?
John McAfee is at it again -- this time he's launched what he claims is a "hack-proof" phone. But is it really all that hack-proof?
Parker Planners' iPad app could be the nicest iOS planner we've seen yet
Parker Planners is known for its paper planners, but the company just launched version 2.0 of its app -- bringing the app to the iPad.
The Samsung Galaxy S8 has a random reboot problem and nobody knows why
A thread on Samsung's help forum reveals pages of replies from owners of Samsung's latest flagship reporting restarts that occur at random.
Uber makes it easier to delete your account, tougher to track your location
Uber, the embattled ridesharing company, is adding controls that make it easier for users to delete accounts or disable tracking.
Your Pixel phone will stop seeing updates as soon as next year
Google has posted a list of when owners of various Pixel and Nexus devices will receive their final system and security updates.
T-Mobile may address high phone prices with its next Un-carrier move
T-Mobile's next Un-carrier move may have something to do with the price of high-end smartphones -- and making them cheaper.
Facebook Messenger keeps on growing, now boasts 1.2 billion users
Facebook Messenger is growing. After reporting last year that it had 1 billion users, it's now up to a massive 1.2 billion. Lite is helping.
Apple Music to get redesign to support growing streaming video library
Apple is preparing to overhaul its Apple Music app, as the company prepares to add a slate of video content to the music streaming service.
Protect your tablet with Logitech’s new Universal Folio case, keyboard
Logitech introduces new Universal Folio, a keyboard case that fits any nine- or 10-inch tablet and works with iOS, Android, and Windows.
Google idenfities dozens of Chromebooks that will support Android apps
Google announced last year that it was bringing Android apps to Chromebooks, but since then few Chromebooks have seen the feature.
FalseGuide malware injects unwanted ads, could have infected 2 million phones
A malware called FalseGuide has been discovered on the Google Play Store, and experts warn that it could have infected 1.8 million phones.
ThinCase brings the headphone jack back to the iPhone in a big way
ThinCase combines a list of often requested features in a compact, streamlined case -- and it has already met its initial funding goal.
New Apple patent filing shows use of Wi-Fi routers for wireless charging
Apple has long been rumored to be experimenting with wireless charging and a filed patent shows that it could use Wi-Fi routers.
Apple Pay could soon take on Venmo, Square Cash with money-transfer service
Apple is getting serious about expanding its digital wallet service into money transfers, and could announce the new service later this year.
Charge your iPad and Apple Pencil at the same time with the ProBack Cover
The ProBack Cover is the first and only iPad Pro case that will allow you to charge both your Apple Pencil and iPad Pro at the same time
Truebill automatically cancels subscriptions and refunds bank fees
Truebill, a free service, automatically monitors subscriptions. It can cancel services on your behalf, and request refunds for bank fees.
Here's everything to expect at Acer's 2017 press conference, and how to watch it
Acer's 2017 press event is nearly upon us, and we're expecting news about Chromebooks, VR, laptops, and more. Here's how to watch it.
Mophie made a bunch of charging accessories for the Otterbox Universe Case System
Case maker Otterbox has teamed up with Mophie on wireless charging accessories for the Otterbox Universe Case System. They start at $50.
‘Under Leaves’ is one of the most relaxing games on the App Store right now
Under Leaves, a charming visual search game inspired by nature and watercolor paintings, has just hit the iOS and Mac App Stores.
Latest update makes Google Trips an even better travel companion
Google just added a few new features to its Trips travel-assistant app to help you get the most out of your next vacation.
It’s now easier than ever to find your Uber rating
Uber announced two updates to its rating system, both of which are rolling out across the world today in the name of transparency.
Streaming video from Chrome to Chromecast is about to get a lot better
Casting tabs from Chrome to Chromecast is really useful, but not always efficient. But a new feature might solve that problem.
The Google Assistant can't cook you dinner, but it can walk you through it
The Google Assistant, Google's AI-powered digital helper, is improving. It can walk you through recipes, teach you bird songs, and more.
AT&T lost nearly 200,000 subscribers in the first quarter of the year
AT&T lost a total of 191,000 postpaid subscribers from January to March of 2017. Verizon also reported a quarterly subscriber loss.
Google adds support for Hindi, Bengali, and 7 more Indian languages to Chrome, Gboard
Google is adding more robust support for languages spoken in India to Chrome, Android, Gboard, and its Google Translate platform.
Verizon adds to its prepaid offerings with an $80 unlimited data plan
Verizon is hoping to win some new prepaid customers with the launch of an unlimited data plan for $80 a month.
AT&T’s ‘5G Evolution’ is a step on the true 5G path, but there is a ways to go
AT&T's 5G Evolution service has arrived in Austin, and while it's an improvement over LTE, it still falls well short of true 5G.
Google Play Store names apps and games nominated for its 2017 Play Awards
The nominees for this year's Google Play Awards include standout indie darlings, productivity powerhouses, and much more.
AT&T makes good on its promise to the FCC, expands broadband coverage in Georgia
AT&T, making good on a promise to the Federal Communications Commission, has completed an LTE rollout to rural parts of Georgia.
Smartphone adoption will soon match total population in Brazil
In Brazil, it is estimated that this mobile device adoption will match the population in the next two years.
Samsung's next smartphone screen may curve around all four edges
Samsung's next smartphone screen may curve around all the edges of a future phone's body, as rumor has it.