The United States Justice Department has approved the $26 billion merger deal between T-Mobile and Sprint. After over a year in regulatory limbo, the merger received the green light from the last federal agency to hold out, with the Federal Communications Commission already signaling that it will approve the deal. The companies will have to […]
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You can already reserve the Galaxy Note 10 and it will arrive on August 23rd
Samsung is allowing people to reserve a spot in the preorder line for “the next generation of Galaxy,” which is another way of saying the Galaxy Note 10. It will accept reservations until 11:59PM ET on August 7th, the same day Samsung is hosting an Unpacked event where we expect it to unveil the Galaxy […]
Hulu’s ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ renewed for a fourth season
Hulu’s drama The Handmaid’s Tale is one of the service’s original series, and June’s harrowing tale is set to continue for at least another year. The Disney-owned platform confirmed at the Television Critics Association summer press tour the show will return for a fourth season. Based on Margaret Atwood’s 1985 novel of the same name, […]
T-Mobile won’t sell the Galaxy Fold
Despite Samsung finally announcing a release window for the Galaxy Fold, it is still not looking good for the struggling foldable phone. Reports indicate that T-Mobile has backed away from being a retailer for the phone. “T-Mobile will not carry the Galaxy Fold because we already offer customers a wide range of the latest smartphones,” […]
Apple to fully phase out MacBook’s butterfly keyboard by 2020
MacRumors notes that Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says that starting with the 16-inch MacBook Pro to release this September, Apple will phase out the butterfly switch from all laptop keyboards. This year’s 13 and 15-inch Pro and the 13-inch MacBook Air will still have the troublesome mechanisms, but by 2020 all models will have scissor […]
Apple officially purchases Intel’s 5G modem business
After a report surfaced that Apple would be buying Intel’s 5G modem business, Apple announced the $1 billion acquisition. The acquisition includes thousands of wireless tech patents, 2,200 employees, and more and is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2019. “This agreement enables us to focus on developing technology for the 5G network […]
Vivo Nex 3 display to have over 100% screen-to-body ratio, suggests new leak
According to a recent leak, Vivo is all set to set the bar high once again by introducing Vivo Nex 3, which will have over 100 percent screen to body ratio. Leakster Ice Universe claims that “The Vivo NEX 3 is probably the highest screen-to-body ratio phone in 2019. The Screen-to-body Ratio is over 100% […]
Samsung says it has fixed the Galaxy Fold and will release it in September
Samsung has announced today that it has made “improvements” to protect the Galaxy Fold’s screen and will begin selling the folding phone soon. Four months after the company delayed the retail launch of the phone, Samsung now says the Galaxy Fold will be available for purchase at an unspecified date in September. Samsung has confirmed […]
Nintendo will launch a Disney-themed Switch in Japan
On October 10, Nintendo will be releasing this very Japan-only Nintendo Switch model, which is covered in images and logos from Disney’s Tsum Tsum line. If you’re unfamiliar, Tsum Tsum is a line of Disney figures and toys that feature beloved characters in a more kawaii design. They’re often found in gacha vending machines, conveniently […]
Facebook confirms new FTC antitrust investigation
Facebook on Wednesday 24th July confirmed that the Federal Trade Commission has opened an antitrust investigation into the social media giant. While reporting its second quarter financial results, Facebook said the Federal Trade Commission informed it of the investigation in June. The Federal Trade Commission is now officially investigating Facebook for potential violations of US […]
Google’s Nest Hub Max will arrive on September 9th
After its reveal back at I/O 2019, the Google Nest Hub Max is finally getting a launch date. Google has confirmed to CNET that the smart display will be available on September 9th. The Nest Hub Max certainly aims to fix those shortcomings. It ships with a larger 10-inch display, upgrades the audio experience with […]
Netflix launches mobile-only plan in India for $3 per month
Netflix is now offering users in India a $3 plan which allows them to stream content from the service on their mobile devices only. The plan costs the equivalent of $3 per month. Netflix users in India are still able to get the existing Basic, Standard, and Premium plans as before. The new Mobile plan […]
Microsoft Accidentally Published Windows 10 Start Menu
The current Windows 10 Start menu is filled with Live Tiles, which provide constantly refreshed information. But a new look at what could be Microsoft’s fully redesigned Start Menu has none of that, and a very grey. According to Zac Bowden of Windows Central, these images, shared by Twitter user @NTAuthority, come from Windows 10 […]
FTC hits Facebook with $5 billion fine and new privacy checks
The Federal Trade Commission formally announced its $5 billion settlement with Facebook, which is the culmination of a years-long investigation into the Cambridge Analytica scandal and other privacy breaches. The FTC alleges that Facebook violated the law by failing to protect data from third parties, serving ads through the use of phone numbers provided for […]
Nintendo will reportedly fix Joy-Con drift for free, even out of warranty
Nintendo has reportedly instructed customer support representatives to offer free Joy-Con repairs with “drift” issues for free. So if your Nintendo Switch joysticks are becoming unreliable, pointing your game in random directions even if you haven’t physically pushed them that way, you may be experiencing “Joy-Con Drift.” And though Nintendo hasn’t officially admitted to a […]















