The Best Cities For Going Car-Free

“People are wanting to live lives in which they are less dependent on a car.”

How Airbnb Is Pushing Locals Out Of New Orleans’ Coolest Neighborhoods

The sharing economy is accelerating gentrification, making neighborhoods richer and whiter.

John Oliver: Federal Flood Program Is Trapping Vulnerable Homeowners

The “Last Week Tonight” host breaks down why the insurance program designed to help victims actually hurts them.

GameStop PowerPass rental details leak

Remember the good old days when you rented VHS tapes or even VCDs? No? Digital distribution has practically made that business ancient history and it didn’t stop at just videos either. Digital game distributors like Steam, GOG, and direct publisher stores have cut into the bottom line of physical game stores, especially those selling pre-owned copies. GameStop, whose business is … Continue reading

XDA One Handed Mode makes large Android phones more usable

Gone are the days when you can comfortably fit and use your smartphone in one hand. While the disappearance of bezels promise bigger screens inside the same phone size, most smartphones 5.5-inches (traditional size) and higher often require another hand to reach the top. Some OEMs like Samsung and LG implement a one-handed mode, but not all Android smartphone have … Continue reading

Nintendo expects Switch will beat Wii U lifetime sales in a year

Nintendo has announced it’s sold a further 2.93 million Switch consoles over the latest quarter, reaching just shy of 8 million units total. After another strong quarter, the company is now aiming to sell 14 million units by the time the Switch turns…

Virginia GOP Candidate Calls Democrats ‘Criminals, Communists, Crackheads’

Corey Stewart also made a homophobic attack on a Democratic candidate for the House.

Trump’s Approval Rating Hits New Low, Poll Finds

The latest NBC News/WSJ poll shows 58% of Americans disapprove of Trump’s performance as president.

Xperia Touch projector gets Android 7.1.1, still unaffordable

It was just earlier this month that Sony launched its Android-powered, touch-enabled short throw projector, the Xperia Touch. Sony has been more or less consistent in keeping its smartphones up to date, but it wasn’t known how fast it would be when it comes to non-smartphones. Fortunately, it seems that it isn’t making any exceptions. It has just announced the … Continue reading

Samsung turns 40 Galaxy S5s into a bitcoin mining cluster

The fast-paced innovation in the mobile industry undoubtedly has negative consequences, not just for ourselves but for the environment at large. E-waste is no longer a rarity, and even if old smartphones don’t fill up landfills, they might be filling up your closets instead. As the company with perhaps the most smartphones in markets, closets, and garbage alike, Samsung does … Continue reading