This new EV battery promises to end range anxiety by 2020

A battery breakthrough could double range for electric cars, with a Japanese manufacturer claiming its new Li-Ion technology will be ready for production as soon as 2020. Potentially addressing the range anxiety problem that dissuades many would-be EV buyers from ditching gasoline and diesel. Still, there are plenty of questions about the proposed new technology. The development comes courtesy of … Continue reading

MetroPCS launches unlimited 4G LTE option: $75 for two lines

Unlimited phone plans are back, and MetroPCS just got on the bandwagon. The carrier, which is known for its prepaid options, has just announced a new plan that gives subscribers unlimited 4G LTE data…but only if you sign up two lines under the deal. By doing so, both lines get unlimited high-speed mobile data for a total of $75/month, making … Continue reading

Android Pay expands: 40 US banks and credit unions add support

Android Pay just got a bit more capable thanks to the addition of support for another 40 banks and credit unions located throughout the United States. Given that all the major banks support the Android Pay platform by now (in the U.S., at least), it isn’t surprising that this latest expansion marks the addition of many smaller, more regional and … Continue reading

NBC will shut down its Seeso comedy streaming service this year

NBC’s experiment in a comedy streaming service, Seeso, wasn’t long for this world — the outfit is shutting down later this year. There’s no explanation as to why, but it notes that its original series There’s… Johnny! won’t premiere later in Augus…

Xbox makes it easier to preview new games and features

If you want to preview upcoming Xbox One user interface changes, you need to be an Xbox One Insider. The tiered program also allows members to check out early alpha and closed beta games on both Xbox One and Windows 10 PCs. Unfortunately, it hasn’t b…

Lawsuit claims Disney illegally collected data in kids apps

The Walt Disney Company is being sued because a number of its apps geared towards children have allegedly been collecting personal information that the company has been sharing with advertisers. The class action suit, brought forth by a California wo…

Up To 50 Migrants Killed Off Coast Of Yemen After Smuggler Forces Them Overboard

The average age of migrants on board was 16.

T-Mobile REVVL leads carrier’s low-cost lease phone Smartpicks

The T-Mobile REVVL is a smartphone that leads the pack of JUMP phones offered by the brand for cheap. Rumor has it this device was manufactured by TCL, the came company that makes Alcatel phones and some BlackBerry phones – and by the looks of it, that assessment seems right on point. The REVVL is one of a set of … Continue reading

Twitter ‘Night Mode’ on desktop in testing: here’s where to find it

If you enjoy the Night Mode option that Twitter introduced on its mobile apps last year, we’ve got good news: the company is now testing that same feature on its desktop website. Some Twitter users have access to the Night Mode feature right now, though it hasn’t rolled out for everyone. A launch date for when Twitter plans to make … Continue reading

Snapchat video of alleged sexual assault leads to quick arrest

A man in Ohio is being held on a $1 million bond today after being charged with an alleged rape that was recorded and uploaded onto Snapchat by his victim. There aren’t a lot of details about the situation as of now, but reports say that police were…