Debating between Apple and Samsung phones? Open your eyes a little wider
We know it’s tempting to only consider Samsung and Apple phones, they’re the most prevalent and most hyped; but you’re doing yourself a disservice by ignoring the massive array of choice in the smartphone world. Stop listening to the hate, and embrace choice.
LG G7 ThinQ vs. iPhone X: Which phone comes out on top?
After months of rumors and speculations, we've finally gotten our hands on LG's newest flagship, the LG G7 ThinQ. While it's easy to pit the LG G7 ThinQ against Android phones like the Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus, we decided to mix things up to see how it comes out against Apple's top-of-the-line iPhone X.
LG G7 ThinQ vs. LG G6: Out with the old, in with the new
LG has officially launched its latest flagship -- the LG G7 ThinQ. The latest addition to LG's G series, the G7 ThinQ brings a list of changes -- from an updated look to a few new features. As the follow-up to the LG G6, how does its successor compare? Let's take a closer look and find out.
DT Daily: Facebook targets Tinder with upcoming dating channel
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg says Facebook might be a good place to find that special someone, we rock out with the new LG G7 ThinQ smartphone, teen's Apple Watch might have saved her life.
LG G7 ThinQ vs. Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus: Clash for the heavyweight title
LG has unveiled the LG G7 ThinQ, its latest flagship that's due to compete for a space in one of the most competitive parts of the mobile market. With domination on LG's mind, how does the LG G7 ThinQ match up against the current king of the titans, the Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus? We took a look to find out.
LG G7 ThinQ vs. LG V30: Which LG flagship phone is best for you?
The LG G7 ThinQ is finally here, featuring a 6.1-inch IPS LCD display, the Snapdragon 845 processor, and a dedicated A.I. key to interact with Google Assistant. How does it compare to LG's last flagship phone, the LG V30? They share many similarities, so we pitted them against each other.
LG Watch Timepiece: Everything we know so far
LG may be working on a new smartwatch that takes hybrid watches to the next level, by combining a touchscreen with a set of analog watch hands. We don't know what it will look like yet, but a set of specs have been leaked. Here's what you need to know about the LG Watch Timepiece.
Looking to buy a washing machine? Be prepared to dig deeper into your wallet
Consumer Reports, working with market research company Gap Intelligence, has discovered that washing machine prices are rising, though whether tariffs are to blame is unclear. Goldman Sachs say prices could go 8 to 20 percent higher in the coming year. It's uncertain whether tariffs are the cause or not.
Nerve-stimulating algorithm gives prosthetic limbs a lasting sense of touch
Researchers at the University of Illinois have found a way to use electric current to provide sensory feedback to the wearers of prosthetic limbs. The results promise to help make prostheses feel less like tools and more like extensions of the body. Here's how it works.
Step inside the home of LG’s new audio partner in crime, Meridian Audio
South Korea’s LG Electronics is raising the stakes in the quest for sonic supremacy, adding hi-fi features to its latest lineup and a new audio partner in Britain’s Meridian Audio. We crossed the Atlantic to go behind the scenes with the flagship speakers to find out more.
To catch an online predator: New A.I. scours chatrooms looking for sex offenders
Researchers from Purdue University have created a new weapon in the war against sex offenders preying on unwitting child victims online. Their new Chat Analysis Triage Tool (CATT) algorithm is designed to help law enforcement more easily discover instances of grooming online.
MIT’s new A.I. could help map the roads Google hasn’t gotten to yet
Researchers from MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) have come up with a neural network A.I. system that can make the manual mapping of the 20 million miles of roadways around the world significantly easier. Here is how the technology works.
Mind-reading A.I. algorithm can work out what music is playing in your head
Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, have developed a deep-learning algorithm that can work out what music a pianist is imagining in his head. Long term, the hope is to use the technology to restore synthetic speech to paralyzed individuals who are left unable to speak.
LG’s SmartThinQ appliances cook up support for both Alexa and Google Assistant
Whether you're an Amazon Alexa loyalist or a Google Assistant afficionado, you'll be able to control your smart kitchen with your voice. That is, if your smart kitchen boasts LG smart appliances. The company announced that its line of SmartThinQ appliances are now compatible with both Alexa and Google Assistant.
The ultra-affordable LG Fortune 2 is now available from Cricket Wireless
Cricket Wireless has a new ultra-affordable phone on offer -- the LG Fortune 2. The device offers 16GB of storage, an 8-megapixel rear-facing camera, and it comes at only $99.99. Of course, it doesn't come without competition -- like the ZTE Blade X Max, which is also available from Cricket Wireless.
Thanks to A.I., there is finally a way to spot ‘deepfake’ face swaps online
Researchers from Germany’s Technical University of Munich have created a brand new deep-learning algorithm that is designed to spot 'deepfake' face swap images and videos online. It can do this with up to 98 percent accuracy. Here's how it works -- and why it's solving a big problem.
LG looking for faster OS updates with new Software Upgrade Center
LG is looking to speed up the glacially slow pace of Android updates with its new Software Upgrade Center, built to ensure that OS updates and improvements are delivered in a timely manner. But which phones will receive the benefit of the dedicated software house first?
This algorithm can hide secret messages in regular-looking text
People have always found ingenious ways of using technology to write secret messages. A new project carried out by researchers at Columbia University continues this tradition by using deep learning technology A.I. to embed encrypted messages in otherwise ordinary looking text.
Hulu with Live TV has an updated UI that runs on even more platforms
Hulu with Live TV is a great option if you want to keep up on your favorite shows but still have access to Hulu’s expansive library of on-demand content. Now it’s available on even more devices, while some devices that already had the app are getting an updated user interface.
Enjoy the first-ever nonstop flight from Australia to the U.K. — vicariously
Qantas recently launched the first-ever non-stop commercial service between Australia and the U.K. At 17 hours, it's one of the longest flights in the world, and you can now experience the entirety of the journey without actually going anywhere.
Camera shootout: LG V30S ThinQ vs. Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus
The Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus has earned plenty of acclaim for its impressive camera, but LG's new V30S ThinQ also has a great camera. How do the two South Korean brands stack up when we put the them to the test in a camera shootout? We found out in the beautiful town of Basel, Switzerland.
Amazing software turns 3D scans into knitted objects, no grannies required
Researchers in Carnegie Mellon University's Textiles Lab have created a new computer system that can turn 3D scans into instructions ready to be knitted by a machine.
LG offers two free Google Home Minis with the purchase a washer set or fridge
Folks who buy an LG InstaView refrigerator or eligible washer and dryer pair featuring LG SmarThinQ technology will receive two free Google Home Minis.
The Walkman just went wireless with JLab’s Retro headphones
JLab is capitalizing on the upswing of '80s nostalgia with the new Rewind Wireless Retro headphones, which bring back the classic Walkman design in a wireless form factor.
Brain scans and A.I. confirm that dogs are great at recognizing our emotions
What dog lover hasn’t looked at their trusty mutt and tried to figure out what they’re thinking? Using brain reading tech could help.
Instagram is messing with the news feed again, and more changes are coming
Instagram feed look different? That's because Instagram is moving recent posts farther up the feed. The company says it will be making news feed changes in the next few months.
Computers can’t keep shrinking, but they’ll keep getting better. Here’s how
Does the predicted end of Moore's Law mean the end of better computers? Not necessarily, as these 7 reasons argue.
It’s only business: BlackBerry Motion vs. LG G6 camera shootout
The BlackBerry Motion could easily be passed by as a business phone; but that would be a shame, as it's actually a very capable camera phone too. We put it up against the LG G6 to see how it performed.
The LG ThinQ is a new Google Assistant smart speaker taking aim at Alexa
LG's 2018 speaker lineup features a Google Assistant-enabled smart speaker, a slick soundbar, and some party speakers.
Google’s upcoming OLED display for VR headsets may pack a 3182p resolution
Google is scheduled to hold a session during Display Week in May to introduce its 18MP OLED display built for virtual reality headsets.
Audiophiles belong on Android. Here’s what I learned from switching over
After 9 years with the iPhone, I switched to LG’s V30 to keep my precious headphones. It’s always scary trying something new, but taking the leap isn’t as hard as you might think.
Want a free Google Home Mini? All you have to do is buy an LG appliance
You may be interested to know that LG launched a Google Assistant integration promotion that will give customers a free Google Home Mini if they buy an LG appliance.
LG phones are about to change as it adopts a gutsy new strategy
LG’s mobile division is in a state of flux, where new executives are considering new phones and new projects, all with the intention of turning the company’s fortunes around. The good news is, it has done so before, and could do so again.
LG priced its 2018 TVs and OLED just got more affordable
LG has announced its premium TV lineup for 2018, with both OLED and Super UHD TVs in a variety of sizes powered by in the company’s ThinQ A.I. platform.