The US National Security Agency (NSA) discovered a serious flaw in Windows 10 that could expose users to surveillance or serious data breaches, according to the Washington Post. The bug is a problem for environments that rely on digital certificates to validate the software that machines run, a potentially far-reaching security issue if left unpatched. […]
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Instagram offers access to DMs on the web
Instagram is finally bringing direct messages to the web. Starting today, a “small percentage” of the platform’s global users will be able to access their DMs from Instagram’s website. Much like on your phone, you can participate in regular and group chats, share photos, ‘like’ messages and receive notifications. More news on a possible wider […]
OnePlus talks about the 120Hz display for its next flagship phone
OnePlus is starting to dribble out details for its next phones, and it’s starting with the feature you probably care about the most the screen. The company’s upcoming, Samsung-made 120Hz Fluid Display is faster than the 90Hz of the 7 series and thus better at handling motion, but that’s just supposedly the start. The AMOLED […]
Samsung’s clamshell foldable phone may be called the Galaxy Z Flip
A report out of South Korea had recently claimed that Samsung had decided to call its next foldable smartphone the “Galaxy Bloom.” If Industry insider and tipster Ice Universe is to be believed, Samsung’s next foldable smartphone will actually be called the Galaxy Z Flip. Galaxy Z Flip pic.twitter.com/WKA5mpICVE — ICE UNIVERSE (@UniverseIce) January 12, […]
Leaked photos confirm Samsung’s next flagship phone is called the Galaxy S20
There will be no Samsung Galaxy S11. Instead, Samsung is jumping ahead to the S20. XDA-Developers has obtained pictures of what it says is the Galaxy S20+ 5G. The boot screen appears to show the rumored S20 name and a 5G variant, as you’ve no doubt noticed, but also reveals the elaborate camera array that […]
Your iPhone XS or XR battery case could be due a free replacement from Apple
Apple has launched a new replacement program for its iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR smart battery cases, after charging issues were discovered in some devices. According to Apple, some Smart Battery Cases can experience charging issues, including cases that will not charge or charge intermittently when plugged into power, or cases that will not […]
Samsung will launch its rugged XCover Pro worldwide
Samsung has confirmed that the XCover Pro will be available around the world. It’ll also be available in some markets as an Enterprise Edition with both two years of guaranteed availability and four years of security updates. Samsung will sell the phone in the US for $499 in the first half of 2020 The new […]
Apple cuts trade-in values for iPhones, Macs, iPads, and more
Trading your device in is fast, reliable, and convenient usually, whereas haggling with eBay buyer is just the opposite or via the likes of mazumba. However, the cash amounts companies offer for used devices are often quite a bit lower than their street value. You might spend close to $1,000 on a new phone and […]
Verizon delays its ‘5G Home’ Wi-Fi service rollout to the second half of 2020
The service, called “5G Home,” launched back in October of 2018 in four US cities. It promises average download speeds of 300Mbps and peak speeds of 1Gbps for $70 a month $50 for Verizon customers. Whether you qualify for the extra deal or not, $70 for 300Mbps or more is a decent deal. For similar […]
OnePlus 8 reportedly coming to Verizon with support for 5G
OnePlus’ next phone, the OnePlus 8, will reportedly launch on Verizon in the US, with 5G connectivity, Android Police reports. It would be the first OnePlus phone available on Verizon, as currently T-Mobile is the only US carrier for OnePlus phones. The phone would be “fully Verizonified.” For better and worse, that means it’ll come […]
Huawei says it’s selling 100,000 foldable phones a month
Huawei says its foldable Mate X phone is selling at a clip of 100,000 per month since it launched in China in November, according to Android Central. The Mate X, which is only for sale in China, sells for 16,999 yuan, or about $2,400. Samsung executive Young Sohn incorrectly claimed the Galaxy Fold had sold […]
Microsoft’s first Xbox Series X games will be cross-gen releases
Microsoft’s upcoming next-gen console, the Xbox Series X, will break with tradition by not launching with exclusive games only playable on the new hardware. Instead, Microsoft is leaning into its Xbox Play Anywhere strategy and fully supporting backwards compatibility moving forward. Xbox Game Studios chief Matt Booty said other first-party Series X titles will also […]
The New Facebook design begins rolling out
Facebook promised last year has started making its way to users, according to CNET. Facebook is reportedly giving a small percentage of people the chance to test the interface some users will see a pop-up asking them if they want to participate in testing “The New Facebook,” as Facebook is calling the redesign. The new […]
Fitbit and Garmin are under federal investigation for alleged patent violations
Federal regulators announced that they’re launching an investigation into wearable monitoring devices, including Fitbit and Garmin, after rival company, Philips, accused the businesses of patent violations, as first reported by Reuters. In a statement, the US International Trade Commission (USITC) confirmed that its investigation into two of the foremost popular wearable companies was prompted by […]
Windows Terminal update includes a retro-style CRT mode
Microsoft released its new Windows Terminal command line app last year, and Microsoft has been steadily improving it in Windows 10 ever since. The software maker is now preparing a new update due next week that will introduce retro-style CRT effects. If you’re old enough to be a fan of CRT monitors then this one […]















