‘Operation GroupMe’ was meant to fight shoplifting, enables racial profiling instead
Georgetown has had a shoplifting problem lately, so local citizens turned to group-messaging app GroupMe for help. What they got was racial profiling.
More than half of Apple users are now running iOS 9 on their devices
Have you upgraded to iOS 9 yet? Localytics found that the latest version of the software still has a way to go to win over everyone.
Google Play Store’s visual revamp is rolling out now
The Play Store is your way in to all of Google's digital wares, from TV shows to mobile games, and the company is giving the app a brand new look.
Sprint will throttle unlimited data customers when they hit 23GB in a month
Sprint announced its "Quality of Service" practice, which will throttle unlimited data customers if they use 23GB of data in a billing cycle.
A partially transparent Galaxy Note 5 looks about as pretty as you can imagine
Reddit user Skarface08 took it upon himself to make his Galaxy Note 5 stand out as much as possible by removing the film off the back cover of his phone.
Uber begins Scottish taxi invasion, starting in Glasgow
Uber is expanding into Scotland, starting in Glasgow before the end of 2016. It has Aberdeen and Edinburgh on its radar for 2016.
Hackers can control Google Now and Siri through your headphones
A new radio-based hack on headphone wires tricks digital assistants like Siri and Google now, giving a hacker control over your smartphone.
Canada gets tough on fakery as Bell Canada gets fined for posting fake Play Store reviews
Canada's Competition Bureau threw a $977k fine at Bell Canada for posting fake reviews of its apps on the App Store and Google Play Store.
Blu’s two latest smartphones are all about having huge batteries
Blu announced its latest pair of smartphones, the Studio Energy 2 and the Energy X, that focus on battery life by including massive battery packs.
Apple sets ResearchKit to work on cures for autism, epilepsy, and melanoma
Apple has announced three new studies coming to ResearchKit, focused on autism, epilepsy, and melanoma.
DitchTV delivers your daily dose of YouTube video
A new free Web and iOS app called DitchTV serves up random categorized YouTube content using old-school channel surfing and gesture controls.
Apple’s App Store revenue surges 80 percent higher than Google Play store
Even with the huge growth of Android in the past year, Google Play store revenue still pales in comparison to Apple's own app store.
Yahoo removes pesky passwords from its new and improved Mail app
Yahoo's new mail system doesn't have passwords at all and instead uses a sort-of, two-factor authentication system.
You can now stream mobile gameplay on Android and make a few bucks in the process
Gamers can now stream mobile gameplay on Android devices using Mobile Capture in the YouTube Gaming app.
Your smartphone addiction is very real, and may be seriously debilitating
A recent study has shown that we actually perform better on cognitive tests when our phones are around than if they're out of sight or far away.
Microsoft reportedly tests an Android dialer app, may launch in December
Microsoft is apparently working on a new dialer app for Android. The app is currently being tested in India and worked on by the Skype team.
The Satechi gamepad is the Swiss Army Knife of Bluetooth controllers
Satechi's Bluetooth gamepad features three modes for compatibility not only with iOS and Android devices, but computers running Windows and the iCade, too.
ZTE introduces ‘lease-to-own’ plan in the U.S. for customers who want to buy direct
ZTE has announced a lease-to-own plan in the United States, letting customers pay monthly for devices directly from the company.
Everything you need to know about the Samsung Z3 Tizen phone
Only six months after the initial release of its Z1 Tizen smartphone, Samsung looks to release its successor, the Z3, in October.
These seven Android phones might actually have better cameras than the iPhone 6S
The iPhone was once the best smartphone camera in the world, but now seven Android phones rank higher than the iPhone 6S.
OnePlus X ‘Powerfully Beautiful’ event scheduled for October 29
OnePlus has announced an event on October 29 in London, with the tagline Powerfully Beautiful. The event will be focused on the OnePlus X.
Samsung announces early app partners for Gear S2
Samsung has released an early preview of apps available on the Gear S2, its newest wearable. They include Line, Nike+ Running, and Volkswagen.
Google’s Waze dubs the United States one of the top countries in the world to drive in
According to Google's Waze traffic navigation app, the United States offers a relatively good driving experience.
The Department of Justice says Apple no longer needs an antitrust monitor
The Department of Justice said it was satisfied that Apple had "implemented meaningful antitrust policies, procedures, and training programs."
The Forcite Alpine smart ski helmet is finally live on KickStarter for $800
Australian startup Forcite unveiled some teaser info about its upcoming Alpine Smart Helmet with an integrated 1080p camera, speakers, headlights, and more.
Man who shot police officer was tracked using the ‘Find My iPhone’ app
Police were able to track armed robbers in the Gold Coast of Australia using the Find My iPhone app.
Google-commissioned security report paints a bleak picture of Android
In a new security report co-funded by Google, 87 percent of Android devices are potentially vulnerable to one of the 12 known critical vulnerabilities.
Don’t worry, Galaxy Note 5 users: Mophie has a Juice Pack for your massive phablet
Looking for some extra juice for your Note 5? Mophie has you covered with its new Juice Pack case. It extends the phablet's battery life by 60 percent.
Kenu Airframe+ smartphone car mount gets luxury upgrade with all-leather version
Kenu's Airframe+ is a simple yet highly useful car mount for your smartphone. Now, it's available in an all-leather version to match premium devices.
Privacy comes at a price: Super secure GranitePhone is yours for $850
Looking for a smartphone that's s secure as Fort Knox? The Sikur GranitePhone is built from the ground up with security and secure messaging in mind.