Bigger Phones, Bigger Watches, Forever and Ever

There’s dread in my bones at every iPhone event now. Tim Cook and his pals stand on that stage and they smile up at the audience and they patiently explain to us why their new phones are their best phones even though those same phones have gotten too damn big. It seems like it’s been happening that way forever and is…

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A third-party app can use Grindr to expose your exact location

Back in March, a report revealed that Grindr suffered from flaws that could expose its users’ personal information. The company issued a statement in response that said its location tracking feature is more akin to a square on an atlas and can’t pinp…

Anker's Celebrating the New iPhones With a Huge Deal On Chargers and Accessories

Whether you’re getting a new iPhone, keeping your old one, or even if you’re an Android user, Anker’s big iPhone charging sale has a deal or four that you can take advantage of. Check out all the deals below, and be sure to note the promo codes.

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The Morning After: Weekend Edition

Hey, good morning! You look fabulous.

Welcome to your weekend! Before looking back at some highlights from the last few days, we’ll point out a NASA launch happening early Saturday morning, and take a look at Google’s latest Pixel 3 teaser.

'Forza Horizon 4' activates in-game bonuses for Mixer streams

Following a move we’ve seen executed by GTA Online and Facebook, Microsoft is using Forza Horizon 4 in-game bonuses to drive livestreams of the game on both the viewing and broadcasting sides. It gives streamers more reasons to play, and, of course,…

Netflix Post Technology Alliance helps creators choose the best tools

Netflix has announced a new program that will apply a logo to products that meet the company’s delivery and technical specs. Called the Netflix Post Technology Alliance, the new logo program is intended to help content creators choose the tools that best enable them to create videos for the service. Manufacturers working with Netflix will apply the logo to their … Continue reading

How to Get the Final Version of iOS 12 Before Monday's Release

The “Golden Master” of iOS 12—which should be the final version releases to the public on Monday, September 17—is now available. If you want to get your hands on the new iPhone and iPad operating system a few days before everybody else— by“everybody else,” I mean “normal people who don’t run public betas of operating…

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Netflix Post Technology Alliance helps creators choose the best tools

Netflix has announced a new program that will apply a logo to products that meet the company’s delivery and technical specs. Called the Netflix Post Technology Alliance, the new logo program is intended to help content creators choose the tools that best enable them to create videos for the service. Manufacturers working with Netflix will apply the logo to their … Continue reading

Gboard glide typing issue gets very simple bug fix

Yesterday, complaints from Android users surfaced citing trouble glide typing with Google’s Gboard mobile keyboard. Glide typing, of course, is the action of swiping one’s finger across the letters on the keyboard rather than tapping them. Google had acknowledged the reports, offering users a troubleshooting option while it worked on a fix. Now, only hours later, that fix is live. … Continue reading

Google's rumored 'Dragonfly' search prototype tied data to phone numbers

While Google employees push back against and lawmakers ask questions about a rumored version of its search engine for China — with censorship and blacklists for terms like human rights, democracy or protest built-in — The Intercept revealed more de…