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Arkansas Bill Proposes Charging Robocallers With A Felony

2019-03-26

Robocallers continue to be a nuisance for people in the United States. Robocalls surged 46 percent in 2018 with more than 26.3 billion calls being placed just last year alone. The problem only seems to be growing and as people call on the FCC and carriers to take concrete steps against them, Arkansas legislature is […]

Brooklyn Landlord To Install Facial Recognition Tech At Rent-Stabilized Complex

2019-03-26

Consumer Electronics

Tenants and housing rights attorneys have expressed their concern at the intention of a Brooklyn landlord to install facial recognition technology at the entrance of a rent-stabilized complex with around 700 units. Tenants and attorneys feel that this is a far-reaching form of digital surveillance. Tenants at Brownsville’s Atlantic Plaza Towers have filed an objection […]

ASUS Releases Fix For Update Tool Malware Attack

2019-03-26

Consumer Electronics

It was reported yesterday how hackers had managed to infiltrate countless ASUS systems by distributing a backdoored software update tool from the company’s own servers. The hackers digitally signed the ASUS Live Update Tool with one of the company’s own code-signing certificates before sending it to ASUS’ download servers where the backdoored tool was hosted […]

macOS Mojave 10.14.4 Adds Support For Apple News+ Subscriptions

2019-03-26

Consumer Electronics

The beta for the latest macOS update hinted that Apple might be launching a magazine subscription service. The company formally unveiled Apple News+ yesterday, its very own magazine subscription service. It would obviously be rolling it out on the Mac. Apple has released macOS Mojave 10.14.4 which brings support for Apple News+. There are some […]

McDonald’s Using AI To Optimize Drive-Thru Menus

2019-03-26

Consumer Electronics

The drive-thru accounts for a significant chunk of sales at McDonald’s restaurants across the globe and the company is now turning to artificial intelligence in order to drive those numbers up even further. It has acquired machine learning startup Dynamic Yield reportedly for $300 million. The technology it gets will enable it to use AI […]

UPS To Deliver Medical Supplies In North Carolina With Drones

2019-03-26

Consumer Electronics

UPS is joining forces with Matternet, an autonomous drone delivery startup, to test deliveries of medical supplies using drones. The companies have announced their partnership today which will see supplies being delivered immediately using Matternet’s M2 quadcopters to WakeMed hospital in Raleigh, North Carolina. The Federal Aviation Administration will oversee this program in addition to […]

EU Parliament Has Voted To End Daylight Saving Time

2019-03-26

Consumer Electronics

EU member states will not adhere to daylight saving time as the European Parliament has now voted to end the practice. The biannual clock changes became the law back in 1996 but the bloc is doing away with it going forward. The clock changes will come to an end in EU member states come 2021. […]

Uber Ride Pass Expands To 16 New Cities

2019-03-26

Consumer Electronics

Uber introduced its Ride Pass monthly subscription service to make riders cheaper in October last year. It was launched in five cities initially and provided subscribers with flat rates on all UberX and UberPool trips taken during the month. It locked in consistent prices for rides that subscribers can take anywhere in a supported city […]

NASA Cancels All-Female Spacewalk Due To Spacesuit Size Issue

2019-03-26

Consumer Electronics

History was due to be made on March 29th, 2019 as NASA had scheduled the first all-female spacewalk for that date. This would be the first time in decades of human spaceflight that an all-female crew would venture outside the International Space Station for a mission. It was unintentional but historic, nonetheless. However, NASA has […]

Uber Confirms Careem Acquisition For $3.1 Billion

2019-03-26

Consumer Electronics

It was reported last week that Uber could soon announce the acquisition of Careem, its main rival in the Middle East. The reports have turned out to be accurate as the company confirmed this morning that it’s acquiring Dubai-based Careem for $3.1 billion. The company was founded in 2012 and it has rapidly expanded in […]

Huawei P10 And Honor 8X Receive Android 9 Pie Update

2019-03-26

Consumer Electronics

Huawei is doing more than just launching new devices, the P30 and the P30 Pro to be precise, this week. It’s also rolling out the latest firmware update for a couple of existing devices. Multiple reports have come in from users across the globe that the Huawei P10 and the Honor 8X are now receiving […]

Xiaomi Shows 100W Charger Filling A 4,000mAh Battery In 17 Minutes

2019-03-26

Consumer Electronics

The battery size has become a big selling point for smartphones these days but as you’d probably expect, larger batteries take longer to charge. That’s why companies have been developing fast charging technologies to fill up the batteries quickly. Xiaomi has shown off its new 100W charging technology which can fill up a 4,000mAh battery […]

Everything You Need To Know About Apple News+

2019-03-26

Cellphones & Telecommunications

26/03/2019 – 2:15pm Is Apple’s new news subscription service right for YOU? Yesterday Apple unveiled numerous subscription services, including the new Apple News+ subscription service. Announcing the new service Lauren Kern, editor-in-chief of Apple News, said: “We’re committed to supporting quality journalism, and with Apple News+, we want to celebrate the great work being done […]

Huawei P30 vs. P30 Pro Differences and Highlights

2019-03-26

Consumer Electronics

Huawei just launched the Huawei P30 and Huawei P30 Pro smartphones in Paris, in front of ~3000 industry attendees, including media and business partners. In this article, we’ll go over the highlights and differences between the two models, along with some preliminary analysis. Keep an eye out for the full Camera IQ review and smartphone […]

HTC Vive Focus Plus Will Go On Sale In April For $800

2019-03-26

Consumer Electronics

Back in February, HTC announced the HTC Vive Focus Plus virtual reality (VR) headset. For those who are wondering when the headset is expected to go on sale, you’ll be pleased to learn that HTC has announced that the Vive Focus Plus will be going on sale starting in April for $800. According to HTC […]

Sony Will No Longer Allow Retailers To Sell PS4 Digital Game Codes

2019-03-26

Consumer Electronics

With developers and publishers now letting players choose to purchase their games digitally, physical retailers such as GameStop seemed like they might be in trouble as it meant that there would be less customers walking into their stores. However, it wasn’t the end of the world as retailers would sell digital game codes that allowed […]

Razer’s CEO Downplays The Possibility Of The Razer Phone 3

2019-03-26

Consumer Electronics

Last month there was a report that Razer could be done with phones, or at least they might have hit the pause button on the development of new hardware. This was based on a report that Razer had laid off the majority of their mobile division. However a rumor from earlier this month sparked some […]

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Could Be The Company’s First Button-less Phone

2019-03-26

Consumer Electronics

Samsung has been sort of playing it safe with the design of their smartphones (save for the Galaxy Fold which was actually a rather bold move). However with the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 10, the company could be making some changes which could potentially see the removal of all physical buttons. This is based on […]

IKEA Teases Its Upcoming Speakers With Sonos

2019-03-26

Consumer Electronics

Last year IKEA announced an upcoming collaboration with Sonos where they would be creating a set of speakers together. Details of those speakers are expected to be officially unveiled next month, but in the meantime IKEA has decided to tease the upcoming speakers with some images that shows what it could look like. As IKEA […]

Goldman Sachs To Explore Launching Apple Card Outside Of The US

2019-03-26

Consumer Electronics

Yesterday Apple officially announced their own credit card in the form of the Apple Card. The launch of the Apple Card definitely presents a challenge to the current credit card system and according to Apple, they boast that its card is more secure and offers more privacy than regular credit cards. Unfortunately, the Apple Card […]

Avengers: Endgame Runtime Will Be Over 3 Hours

2019-03-26

Consumer Electronics

Many are no doubt extremely excited for the upcoming Avengers: Endgame movie. This is because this will essentially tie up all the storylines that Marvel has going on for it right now and will also officially conclude Phase 3 in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Also given the way Infinity War ended, many are on the […]

Samsung Galaxy A70 Officially Unveiled

2019-03-26

Consumer Electronics

Samsung’s mid-range smartphones have been improving over the years where we’re starting to see the company incorporate features that might have otherwise been reserved for their flagships. This means that if you’d rather not drop $1,000 on a high-end flagship, Samsung’s mid-rangers could be a worthy alternative. Such is the case with the recently announced […]

Sony RX0 II Action Camera Launched

2019-03-26

Consumer Electronics

When it comes to action cameras, GoPro has been more or less the leader in that space. However Sony has been challenging GoPro in that space and with the company’s latest offering, the Sony RX0 II, it looks like they could make a pretty compelling argument. The RX0 II, as its name implies, will be […]

Apple Arcade Is A Great Idea, But Not A Game-Changer

2019-03-26

Cellphones & Telecommunications

Damien McFerran 26/03/2019 – 9:38am We pick apart Apple's new gaming service Apple's keynote event was packed with surprises – we didn't expect the company to create its own credit card, put it that way – but the Apple Arcade announcement was less of a shock. Rumours had been circulating for some time that the […]

Is Apple Copying Huawei And Samsung With This iPhone Idea?

2019-03-26

Cellphones & Telecommunications

Damien McFerran 26/03/2019 – 8:41am Could the next iPhone charge other devices? One of the coolest things about modern smartphones in 2019 is the fact that some of them are capable of charging other devices wirelessly. Huawei kicked off proceedings with the Mate 20 Pro, and Samsung followed suit with the Galaxy S10. These phones […]

ASUS Update Servers Compromised, Used To Install Backdoors On Its Own Computers

2019-03-26

Consumer Electronics

Usually, computer makers and developers advise their users to install updates and download apps from trusted sources, and it usually doesn’t get more trusted than directly from the company themselves, right? Unfortunately, that was not the case with ASUS whose update servers were compromised and used to install backdoors on its own computers. According to […]

Apple Watch’s ECG Feature Could Expand To More Countries Soon

2019-03-26

Consumer Electronics

The Apple Watch ECG feature has proven to be quite a literal lifesaver. Unfortunately, the feature is only available in the US because due to the different regulations used around the world by different governments, Apple will need to work their way through various regulatory hurdles before it finds its way to more markets, similar […]

Apple’s AirPower Spotted On Packaging Of AirPods Wireless Charging Case

2019-03-26

Consumer Electronics

Image credit – Chris Caine According to the rumors, Apple’s long-awaited AirPower wireless charging mat could be announced this week. Whether or not that is true remains to be seen as Apple has yet to formally announce or confirm anything, but if there is one thing we do know for sure, it is that the […]

Apple Powerbeats Pro True Wireless Headphones Leaked

2019-03-26

Consumer Electronics

A few days ago, it was reported that Apple could be working on launching a new pair of Beats headphones. What makes this interesting and exciting is the fact that Apple has yet to launch a set of Beats headphones in a while (new colorways don’t really count), and how it has also been rumored […]

Americans Spent More On Airbnb Compared To Hilton In 2018

Arkansas Bill Proposes Charging Robocallers With A Felony

Brooklyn Landlord To Install Facial Recognition Tech At Rent-Stabilized Complex

ASUS Releases Fix For Update Tool Malware Attack

macOS Mojave 10.14.4 Adds Support For Apple News+ Subscriptions

McDonald’s Using AI To Optimize Drive-Thru Menus

UPS To Deliver Medical Supplies In North Carolina With Drones

EU Parliament Has Voted To End Daylight Saving Time

Uber Ride Pass Expands To 16 New Cities

NASA Cancels All-Female Spacewalk Due To Spacesuit Size Issue

Uber Confirms Careem Acquisition For $3.1 Billion

Huawei P10 And Honor 8X Receive Android 9 Pie Update

Xiaomi Shows 100W Charger Filling A 4,000mAh Battery In 17 Minutes

Everything You Need To Know About Apple News+

Huawei P30 vs. P30 Pro Differences and Highlights

HTC Vive Focus Plus Will Go On Sale In April For $800

Sony Will No Longer Allow Retailers To Sell PS4 Digital Game Codes

Razer’s CEO Downplays The Possibility Of The Razer Phone 3

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Could Be The Company’s First Button-less Phone

IKEA Teases Its Upcoming Speakers With Sonos

Goldman Sachs To Explore Launching Apple Card Outside Of The US

Avengers: Endgame Runtime Will Be Over 3 Hours

Samsung Galaxy A70 Officially Unveiled

Sony RX0 II Action Camera Launched

Apple Arcade Is A Great Idea, But Not A Game-Changer

Is Apple Copying Huawei And Samsung With This iPhone Idea?

ASUS Update Servers Compromised, Used To Install Backdoors On Its Own Computers

Apple Watch’s ECG Feature Could Expand To More Countries Soon

Apple’s AirPower Spotted On Packaging Of AirPods Wireless Charging Case

Apple Powerbeats Pro True Wireless Headphones Leaked

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