Checkmate, Apple: Why Google’s Pixel is a genius move for Android
Google's grand new strategy for mobile world domination is taking end-to-end control of software and hardware with the new Pixel line of phones.
Weekly Rewind: Rolling Stones return, another Note 7 explodes, and more
In the tech world, a lot happens in a week. So much news goes on that it's almost impossible for mere mortals with real lives to keep track of everything.
Google is spending big on its marketing campaign for the Pixel and Pixel XL
Google is making a serious push with the Pixel and Pixel XL. In fact, according to some reports, the company may spend hundreds of millions on its campaign.
Google Hangouts to be replaced by Duo in the Google Apps package for Android
Google is shifting its attention in the messaging market. The company has sent out emails to partners saying that Hangouts will no longer be mandatory.
Have a Kohl's Charge card? Replace it with Kohl's Pay on your smartphone
If Apple and Samsung can do it, Kohl's can too. That is the mentality the retail chain has adopted in its own mobile payment system -- Kohl's Pay.
App update lets you create moving artwork with Prisma’s new video capability
Prisma's filters that use artificial intelligence to create painting-like effects can now be applied to videos with a new iOS app update.
Sharp’s smartphone concept has the gorgeous rounded corners you’ve always wanted
Sharp has shown off a new smartphone concept called the Corner R, which has one feature other phones lack -- almost no bezel thanks to its rounded display.
Want the new ZenPad Z10 tablet from Asus? Head on over to Verizon
Verizon has unveiled its newest store offering -- the LTE Advanced-enabled Asus ZenPad Z10 tablet.
Verizon will begin using drones to bring 4G connectivity in emergency areas
Verizon announced it will be using drones to test new ways to bring 4G connectivity to emergency areas.
U.S. regulators investigate replacement Note 7 that caught fire aboard a plane
A replacement Samsung Galaxy Note 7 has forced a flight that was boarding to evacuate, raising questions about whether even the replacements are safe.
Pricing and availability revealed for the ZenWatch 3 and ZenFone 3 from Asus
The ZenWatch 3 and ZenFone 3 from Asus are both highly anticipated devices. However when they were announced, nothing was said about their availability.
Google may sell as few as three million Pixel phones this year, report predicts
Analysts predict that sales of Google's first-party phones, the Pixel and Pixel XL, will fall short of optimistic expectations.
Giphy Cam now lets you create shareable Snapchat-style GIFs in augmented reality
Giphy has updated Giphy Cam with a few great new features -- perhaps the coolest is that you can now use the app to create AR-style GIFs that you can share.
Music identification app Shazam’s new Lite version saves your phone some space
With all the photos, music, and apps your stored on your mobile device, space can get pretty tight. But now, Shazam is helping you free some of it up.
It's curtains for Google-owned mobile app prototyping tool Pixate
On October 31, the Google-owned mobile app prototyping tool Pixate will be bidding users adieu for good.
Count your calories and sign up for cycling class, all through the MyFitnessPal app
A new collaboration between Mindbody and Under Armour's MyFitnessPal app allows users to book nearby fitness classes across the nation straight from the app
Lightseekers Kickstarter aims to turn your toys into true game controllers
Bringing toys to life seems to be a big trend these days, however most of the time the toys do not do much. That is not the case for Lightseekers.
Want an UberPool in London? Get ready to walk for it (and bring an umbrella)
Want a cheap ride? You're gonna have to work for it. If you're in London, Uber wants you to trot around a bit in the name of efficiency.
Apple fans, celebs sing Steve Jobs’ praises 5 years after his death
Steve Jobs died on October 5, 2011. Today is his five year death anniversary.
Here's where you can buy everything Google just announced
Google has held a massive hardware event, taking the wraps off of devices such as the Pixel, Pixel XL, Google Home, and more. Here's where you can buy them.
Moovit wants to help you navigate public transportation with its latest app version
The latest version of Moovit is described as "a complete redesign ... based on a deep understanding of users and their needs."
Facebook Messenger’s end-to-end encrypted feature is now available to everyone
Facebook Messenger has finally made end-to-end encryption available to all users. Here's how you can activate your very own "secret conversations."
After Pixel unveiling, Google puts its Nexus program on indefinite hiatus
Google said it had "no plans" to produce Nexus devices in the future. Instead, the company intends to replace its current lineup of with new Pixel devices.
Friends? Not anymore. Google wants you to bow down and meet your master
Google has changed. Gone are the days of cheap Nexus phones and an open-door policy. Now it wants to lock you in with its Pixel phones and AI Assistant.
Verizon offers free calls to Haiti in ‘chaotic’ aftermath of Hurricane Matthew
Verizon is offering free wireless and wireline calling from the U.S. to Haiti to connect with family and friends in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew.
Yahoo’s new Newsroom social app is ‘Reddit for the masses,’ exec says
Yahoo is getting social, and its vehicle? A new news-centric app called Yahoo Newsroom.
Google Play now lets you sample a game before you shell out that $1.99
You wouldn't buy a car without taking it for a test drive, and now, you don't have to buy a game on Google Play without streaming it first either.
Patent troll on the rebound as Apple court-ordered to pay $302M in damages
A patent infringement retrial did not end in Apple's favor, as the company was ordered to pay $302 million in damages to VirtnetX.
Pixel phones, Daydream, Home — Oh my! Everything Google revealed at its Oct. 4 event
Smartphones, wireless routers, a voice assistant, virtual reality headsets -- Google's dropped a boatload of hardware at its October 4 event.
Customize your WhatsApp photos and videos with doodles, text, and emojis
WhatsApp is the latest Facebook-owned app to emulate Snapchat courtesy of its camera update, which lets you draw, add text and emojis to images and videos.