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Will Apple kill off the Lightning charging port on its iPhones?
The iPhone giant is reportedly planning to launch a high-end smartphone in 2021 without a charging cable port.The iPhone giant is reportedly planning to launch a high-end smartphone in 2021 without a charging cable port, according to analyst... >>>
Samsung to Take on iPhone’s Popularity With Big Camera Overhaul
Samsung Electronics Co.’s response to Apple Inc.’s much-improved iPhone 11 cameras is going to be a giant photographic arsenal strapped to the back of its 2020 flagship phones. © Leon Neal/Getty Images A photographer holds an iPhone 11 Pro The... >>>
These bumbling thieves didn’t realize a stolen Apple Watch would lead cops right to them
If you're going to snatch somebody's Apple Watch, don't do what this pair of bumbling alleged thieves in California did and keep it stashed where you live. Apple Watches come with so many tools and features that help you do everything... >>>
Facebook sues Hong Kong company over ad fraud
Facebook has filed a lawsuit against a Hong Kong-based company and two people behind it, accusing it of tricking users into clicking bogus links to hijack their accounts. According to the social network's announcement, ILikeAd Media... >>>
Shut up and take my money, Amazon: Echo Show 8 + Echo Dot for $80
And you thought the Black Friday deals were goodThese two for $80? Yes,... >>>
Qualcomm's Snapdragon 865 chip won't build in 5G. Here's why it matters
Hint: battery life and download speedsBut the biggest news of the show hasn't been the whiz bang features of Qualcomm's new chips, though, or how many 5G phones should ship over the next few years. Instead, what everyone has been talking about on... >>>
IoT devices need security standards built in, UL says
Right now, you have no idea if the connected gadget you buy is a security problem waiting to get plugged in.Underwriters Laboratories, the electronics safety organization, is looking to fix that by introducing security ratings for internet-of-things >>>
The Morning After: Spotify wrapped up 2019's music
Hey, good morning! You look fabulous. 2019 isn't quite over, but everyone is looking back, from YouTube to Spotify. Qualcomm's latest chip will power even more powerful mixed reality headsets, and Uber has released its first safety report.... >>>
10 best tricks you didn't know your Mac could do
Make life easier with these Mac shortcuts and tips.Here are 10 tips and tricks for things that you may not have known your Mac could... >>>
Rumors claiming iPhone 12 will have a Touch ID sensor under the screen suddenly make a lot of sense
A variety of reports said in the weeks leading to the iPhone 11 event that Apple might bring back Touch ID to the iPhone in the coming years. Mink-Chi Kuo said in early August that Apple will pack both Touch ID and Face ID in 2021 iPhones.... >>>
Best Buy Apple sale: All-time low prices on iPad Pro, Apple Watch Series 4 and more
The MacBook Air at $900. The HomePod at $200. And that's just the start.An overview of some... >>>
Sanders announces $150B plan to expand broadband access
The Democratic presidential candidate is promising to invest $150 billion to bring high-speed internet to “every household in America.”The Vermont senator on Friday unveiled a plan providing that funding in infrastructure grants and technical... >>>
Bernie Sanders unveils plan to boost broadband access, break up internet and cable titans
Sanders calls out companies such as Comcast, AT&T and Verizon as he announces a sweeping plan to boost affordable broadband access.In his sprawling "High-Speed Internet for All" proposal, the Vermont senator and Democratic presidential candidate >>>
Pokémon Go creator Niantic is working on AR glasses with Qualcomm
It’s building on the new XR2 platform for VR / ARQualcomm’s XR2 is a substantial upgrade to the XR1. It allows screen resolutions of up to 3K per eye at 90 frames per second as well as 8K resolution 360-degree video playing at 60 frames per second.... >>>
Galaxy S11’s signature features just leaked, and they’re huge upgrades
Samsung hasn’t made too much of an effort to keep its Galaxy S and Galaxy Note devices secret, and we knew everything about the latest models well ahead of the official press conference. Galaxy S and Note leaks were never as bad as what happened... >>>