Why Samsung’s Galaxy S9 is the star of MWC … unless you ask MWC
The Galaxy S9 is clearly one of the biggest products expected to come out of the 2018 Mobile World Congress (MWC) -- but it's the business taking place at the show that's the real star, says GMSA CMO Michael O'Hara.
Five years on, Microsoft’s Surface has made your PC better
Microsoft is celebrating the fifth anniversary of its innovative and controversial Surface line. The company's 2-in-1s and laptops aren't perfect, but they have indisputably paved the way for new categories of PCs.
The MacBook Air was revolutionary. Here’s what we want from its replacement
If it were up to us, what would we like to see out of the rumored entry-level MacBook? Well, we asked around the office, and there was no shortage of opinions on the matter.
I tried using the Surface Book 2 as my only PC, and it let me down
Can the Surface Book 2 make it as a potential PC replacement? I tried -- and was disappointed with the results. Here's what I found and why it doesn't work.
Siri, can you hear me? Not at CES
Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa dominated CES 2018, through compatibility with nearly every smarthome device we saw. But Apple HomeKit and Siri were barely seen. What gives?
Why 2017 was the best year for smartphones ever
Stop wondering which year produced the best smartphones: You’re living in it.
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.
‘The Last Jedi’ is unlike any Star Wars film, and that’s what makes it so Star Wars
We didn’t want to write an op-ed about The Last Jedi, but the online backlash forced our hand. Here’s why the film’s weirdness is quintessentially Star Wars.
Adidas throws in the towel on fitness devices
Adidas is closing its digital sports unit, signaling a move away from fitness devices and a new focus on enhancing its software offerings.
Olympus M. Zuiko F1.2 Pro lenses prove there’s life left in Micro Four Thirds
With great image quality, rich character, and professional build quality, the M. Zuiko F1.2 Pro lenses impress. But can the Micro Four Thirds format keep up?
Why gaming on MacOS is dead forever and never coming back
MacOS gaming has one foot in the grave. Who is responsible for its current, sorry state? As it turns out, there’s plenty of blame to go around.
Do you really want Alexa buying your socks? Why voice assistants suck at shopping
New research says 1 in 5 shoppers (19%) will use smart assistants like Amazon Echo or Google Home to purchase holiday gifts. But is it true?
Keep drooling. It’ll be a while until you can afford the future of shoes
Some sneakers lace themselves while others are 3D-printed or recyclable. Here's why you probably won't own any of them in the near future.
Do players really like loot boxes, or are game publishers forcing them on us?
Loot boxes and the like are fundamentally reshaping the economics of video games, and it’s only just beginning. Should players be worried?
Why is Intel into GPUs now? It was about to get stomped
Intel’s hire of Raja Koduri has major consequences not only for Intel and AMD, but everyone interested in PCs, and it will change the next computer you buy.
Email spam is about to get way worse, and you can blame MailChimp
MailChimp doesn't seem to think double opt-in is a good idea for mailing lists anymore -- and that's probably bad news for your inbox.
I’d rather have porch pirates steal my sponges than let Amazon in my house
Amazon Key will soon allow Prime account holders to choose whether to allow delivery couriers into your home to deliver packages. I'll pass.
Google hit a screen snag, but the Pixel 2 XL still tops the Android heap
Despite some minor issues with the screen, we still stand by our claim that the Google Pixel 2 XL is the best Android phone you can buy.
3 modern car ‘conveniences’ that are more hassle than they’re worth
Car tech has come a long way, but some modern “conveniences” are less like luxuries and more like annoyances.
Here are 6 old technologies Apple wants you to think are revolutionary
Apple’s iPhone X, Apple TV, and Apple Watch may have looked hot at their September 12 announcement, but the technologies inside are already old.
Even Apple haters can’t afford to ignore the iPhone X launch. Here’s why
Every Apple event is anticipated, but the the iPhone X and iPhone 8 launch looks set to justify the level of hype surrounding it.
Is ‘Destiny 2’ any good? For many players, it doesn’t matter
Every gamer seems to have an opinion one whether Destiny 2 is good or awful – but with millions already playing, does it really matter?
Here’s why the USB port built into your car charges so agonizingly slow
I have a 2015 Mazda and it has a USB phone charger that feels a decade old. When will auto makers fix this?
We can dream, can’t we? Here’s what our staff wants in the perfect phone
Every time a major new smartphone is released we put it through the paces. But what exactly makes for our perfect phone? We asked the team.
Smile! Dentacoin wants to become the Bitcoin of the dental industry
Dentacoin is the latest cryptocurrency on the altcoin market, but can its dentistry roots help it secure a firm bite of the industry?
Can a Fitbit watch challenge Apple? Fitbit Surge versus Apple Watch Series 2
When you put the Apple Watch Series Two and Fitbit Surge head to head, you realize just how superior one of the devices are.
Nintendo’s Switch mobile app doesn’t improve ‘Splatoon 2,’ it gets in the way
The Nintendo Switch Online app doesn’t help you play Splatoon 2, it just gets in the way.
If SoundCloud evaporates, prepare for musical drought
SoundCloud is hemorrhaging money, and a new article suggests the company may have only weeks left. What happens if SoundCloud goes bankrupt?
Amazon’s new retail bookstores have all of the books, but none of the charm
Above all the hype and excitement, Amazon Books falls completely flat in transforming the experience of purchasing books.
