Last month it was confirmed Samsung will introduce a significantly upgraded version of the Galaxy S9. And now we know one big feature everyone got wrong… Once again Ice Universe has the scoop. The mysterious leaker, who exposed the Galaxy Note 8 design, posted the first real-world photos of the Galaxy S8 and nailed every […]
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A number of Gmail users got spam messages — from themselves
Gmail is usually pretty good about filtering out unwanted spam messages, but a number of users reported earlier today that their inboxes were suddenly flooded with ads that were apparently sent from their own accounts, according to Mashable. Users posted to Gmail’s Help Forum, reported that the messages appeared to have been sent from their […]
Microsoft’s anti virus protection is now available on Google Chrome – here’s how to use it
Microsoft has made the anti virus protection it uses to keep Edge users safe from phishing and other threats available in rival browser, Google Chrome. The Windows Defender Browser Protection can be downloaded as a Chrome extension from the Chrome Web Store and as well as preventing phishing attempts, also helps to keep users safe […]
Is Ford’s new F-150 diesel worth the price of admission?
Despite passenger car diesels having a rough go as of late, the light truck industry has doubled down on these powertrains. Ford, in fact, has just released its 3.0-liter Power Stroke V6, which promises big towing capacity while returning excellent fuel economy. But what does it cost compared to a gasoline F-150? A lot, it […]
Google app ‘Grasshopper’ offers games to help you learn to code
Smartphone owners who want to learn how to code can learn the fundamentals with Google’s new app, “Grasshopper,” which launched Wednesday. The app is Codeacademy meets DuoLingo. Users learn JavaScript coding basics by playing quick games and puzzles, moving through progressively more challenging levels as they develop their abilities and collecting achievements as they learn […]
Last call on Amazon Echo discounts, sales on smart TVs and a Verge exclusive deal
Between robotic vacuums, voice-activated light switches and virtual assistants, the smart home tech business is booming. As smart home devices are becoming increasingly ubiquitous, a hub from which to control your various gadgets is a good idea. We liked Amazon’s Echo, the device that introduced Alexa, back when it was introduced in 2015 and many improvements […]
11 absurdly fast and quick high-performance SUVs
It has been generally believed that sedans and sports cars are better for speed and agility, given their more aerodynamic bodies and lower centers of gravity. But as Americans shift away from passenger cars and toward SUVs, some specialty automakers that once would have only sold sports cars are having to adjust lineups or risk […]
Valve Acquires Firewatch Developer Campo Santo
Valve has purchased Campo Santo, the acclaimed developer of Firewatch. In a blog post on the studio’s website, Campo Santo said it will continue production on its current project, In the Valley of Gods, but with the benefit of having the likeminded people at Valve working alongside them. “In Valve we found a group of […]
Alienware’s hotel room in Hilton Panama is an absolute gamer’s paradise
If a hotel room has a fully stocked bar and free cable, we consider it a win—bonus points if there’s an ice machine nearby that actually works. Those basic amenities pale in comparison, however, to what you’ll find in room 2425 at the Hilton in Panama. That’s the Alienware room, and it’s utterly ridiculous. Featured […]
LG G7 ThinQ will come with dedicated Google Assistant button
It’s the first phone to have a physical button that calls up only Google’s digital assistant, and it follows Samsung’s own Bixby button on the Galaxy S9. The upcoming LG G7 ThinQ smartphone will have a unique, physical connection to Google Assistant. The flagship phone, slated to be unveiled in a New York event on […]
Sloppy report depicts Apple as struggling with LG as an alternative to Samsung OLEDs on new iPhones
A new report claiming to understand Apple’s supply chain has asserted that LG screens might be facing development issues as a second source for OLED displays on upcoming iPhones, based on Apple’s higher than normal scrutiny of LG prototypes–and then strangely claims this issue is driving iPhone X prices so high that “some” are not […]
Apple Unveiled Its New Recycling Robot Named Daisy Ahead Of Earth Day 2018
Almost certainly coinciding with Earth Day, Apple unveiled its newest recycling robot named Daisy. Apple previously released a recycling robot in 2016 named Liam. Parts to build Daisy can take apart nine different versions of the iPhone. Dismantling iPhones Daisy is pretty much Liam’s direct successor down to using part of the robot itself. It […]