Pixel 2 really is the mythic Google Phone

Ever since Steve Jobs unveiled the iPhone a decade ago, gadget lovers, the press and industry watchers have waited for Google to make its move. The battle became the stuff of tech lore, akin to the rivalries of the ages: Coke versus Pepsi, Magic versus Bird, Yankees versus Red Sox. So when Google finally released …

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Uber app on iOS could have recorded your screen

Uber’s iOS app had the ability to record users’ screens, and anything on them, such as passwords or messages, security researchers told Gizmodo on Thursday.  The ride-hailing company has permission from Apple to build that ability into the app, and the researchers said Uber’s was the only app on the App Store that appeared to have that permission. The capability was …

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Apple vs. Samsung doesn’t need Supreme Court redo, DOJ says

Even the US Department of Justice is tired of the epic legal battle between Apple and Samsung.  The agency has recommended that the Supreme Court deny Samsung’s request for a new review of its case, also known as a writ of certiorari.  It’s the latest tick of a five-year legal battle waged between two of the largest technology companies in …

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Pixel 2 pictures give a better look at Google’s new phones

On Wednesday at the San Francisco Jazz Center, Google held an event announcing the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL. And while there was a lot of talk about what the Pixel 2 could do, we felt like we didn’t get a good solid look at either phone. To remedy this, we gathered a bunch of photos taken by CNET …

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iPhone 8 Plus batteries are swelling on some phones

Now playing: Watch this: Apple investigating reports of iPhone 8 Plus battery… 1:23 There have been at least six separate reports of iPhone 8 Plus batteries swelling to the point of splitting open their enclosures since the phones first went on sale on Sept. 22. Stories at MacRumors, The Next Web and 9to5mac as early as last week cited social …

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Netflix raises prices ahead of Stranger Things Season 2

Apparently banking on fans’ appetite for another 1980s Hollywood nostalgia trip, Netflix has decided now is the time for a price bump. With the “Stranger Things” season 2 set to debut on Oct. 27, Netflix confirmed to Business Insider Thursday that it’s raising the price of its standard subscription plan from $9.99 to $10.99. Its 4K streaming plan is also getting …

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ThinkPad Anniversary Edition 25 looks like an expensive oddity

I don’t feel the nostalgia some people do for their old tech: I don’t miss my old Palm Pilot, the Toshiba laptop I paid way too much for in the ’90s (the model name of which escapes me), my Canon Elan IIe film camera or any other hardware I’ve used over the years. So I really don’t get why anyone …

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Quiz: Which smart home speaker is right for you?

Smart home speakers are trendy right now, and it’s no surprise why. They offer easy access to personal digital assistants that can answer basic questions, help manage your calendar, connect to music services and operate your smart home devices. Some will even let you order a pizza or check your bank balance, just by asking! But which smart home speaker …

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iPhone X, Galaxy Note 8, Pixel 2 XL: Which phone should you buy?

So you want a big-screen phone and the Pixel 2 XL, iPhone X and Galaxy Note 8 are catching your eye. Which one do you buy? Decisions, decisions. The best policy is to wait until our reviews are in. Some of you are going to preorder regardless, so for you, we’re going to break down the pros and cons of …

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Track your mileage for free with Hurdlr

Mileage is money. That’s the truth for the self-employed, the small-business owner and just about anyone who drives for work. For every mile you log, you get to deduct 54 cents from your taxes. OK, but how do you log those miles? In the old days, you jotted odometer readings into a notebook, then spent a lot of time with …

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How to fix 7 annoyances in iOS 11

There’s an adjustment period with any new iOS. New features get added. Things get moved around. If some of iOS 11‘s changes have left you feeling frustrated, then perhaps the following seven fixes will have you feeling better about yourself and your updated iPhone or iPad. 1. Stop autoplay videos in the App Store Auto-play videos are everywhere you turn, …

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Google Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL: How to preorder the new phones now

Google on Wednesday revealed its new flagship phones, the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL, with preorders going live after the event. If you’re eager to get your hands on Google’s latest wares, the wait won’t be much longer. Let’s take a look. Now playing: Watch this: Pixel 2 and 2 XL: Better camera but no headphone jack 1:54 Price The …

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Fiat’s cutesy SUV has a nice personality

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Reasons to buy the Google Pixel 2 XL (Top 5)

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Watch Nissan engineers attempt a Red Bull Flugtag record

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