Gordon Gottsegen

Microsoft’s folding phone/tablet concept has three screens

ZTE uses two screens in its folding Axon M phone, but how about a folding device that uses three? Microsoft has one idea for the concept. A recently published Microsoft patent application shows off a tablet-like device that can fold inwardly or outwardly. The device has two main displays which can be seen when the …

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Galaxy Note 9 may have been revealed in this leaked picture

Samsung’s follow-up to the Galaxy Note 8 might look pretty similar to its predecessor. At least, according to a possible render of the Galaxy Note 9 shared by mobile tipster Ice Universe. Samsung was lazy in 2018 and I concluded that Note9 will not change much. This is just a small adjustment to Note8. pic.twitter.com/uNoAW1thcT — Ice universe (@UniverseIce) May …

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Google Drive updates its design, but works the same

If you think your Google Drive has changed, you’re not going crazy. Google announced that it is updating the UI of Google Drive, so it will look and feel different. Beyond that, Google says the functionality hasn’t changed. Some changes include: The logo in the top-left corner is now the Google Drive logo (if you have a custom logo it’s …

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Facebook’s leaked dick pic policy shifts blame away from the victim

Facebook has a problem with dick pics, but a leaked memo obtained by Motherboard shows what the social network might be doing about it. In the memo, Facebook’s team of moderators are told to stop punishing people who receive unsolicited nude photos, according to Motherboard. Sometimes Facebook will disable a user’s account after they complain about receiving dick pics. That’s …

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The GPU shortage may be over: GeForce graphics cards in stock at normal prices

The shortage of Nvidia graphic cards is seemingly over. Nvidia announced that it is restocking its GeForce GTX 10-series GPUs at their original retail price, which means gamers can start buying them again to build their custom gaming PCs. But wait — why was there a shortage? The culprit is cryptocurrency. The processing power on Nvidia’s and other high-end GPUs …

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Black dot bug hits iPhone: How to fix if this emoji breaks your iMessages

If you thought emojis were harmless, well, this one can freeze your iPhone’s ($285 at Amazon) messaging app. A new iMessage bug involving a string of text and the black dot emoji (⚫️) can overload iMessage if sent to your iPhone. The bug was spotted by YouTuber EverythingApplePro, who frames it as a prank to freeze people’s phones. Watch him explain …

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Your iPhone battery replacement won’t be delayed anymore, says report

If you need a battery replacement for your aging iPhone, things may have gotten a little easier. Apple reportedly confirmed that “service inventory of all iPhone replacement batteries is now available without delay,” according to an internal memo seen by MacRumors. In theory, this means it should be easier to replace your iPhone’s battery, without having to face extended shipping …

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New iPhone ‘USB Restricted Mode’ could protect it from the cops

Apple might have made it harder for other people to gain access to your iPhone. A feature named “USB Restricted Mode” was spotted in a beta version for iOS 11.4, as noted by ZDNet. USB Restricted Mode keeps USB accessories from connecting to the phone’s Lightning port if you haven’t unlocked it in the past seven days, according to the beta …

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Apple is granted a patent for a round Apple Watch

A round Apple Watch could be a possibility. Apple was granted a patent for a round display that is likely intended for the Apple wearable. The design of the Apple Watch has hardly changed since it first launched in 2015, with each new generation keeping the rectangular body and display. But as Patently Apple points out, it’s worth noting that …

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Prescription lenses for Oculus Go? These are Facebook

Glasses can sometimes be a pain when using VR, but Facebook doesn’t want that to stop you from using the Oculus Go. That’s why Oculus partnered with FramesDirect to build custom prescription lenses specifically for the $199 VR headset. The VirtuClear lenses can be customized for your prescription and then snap onto the Oculus Go headset — almost like contacts for your …

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