I cut the cord years ago. My wife sat across from me on the sofa and finally convinced me that paying well over $100 a month for the privilege of a bunch of random cable channels wasn’t worth it. We could save money, learn to live lower to the ground, read more, and watch TV …

The Federal Communications Commission has issued citations that accuse two companies of bombarding wireless customers with millions of illegal robocalls during last year’s presidential election. Working for both the Democratic and Republican parties, the two companies placed more than 1 million artificial voice messages each without consumers’ prior authorization, the FCC said Friday. The companies, Dialing Services and Democratic Dialing, …

Is LG trying to throw a spoiler on the Galaxy S4 launch? And what’s the connection to the upcoming Ubisoft game Watch Dogs? Is this the Nexus 5? (Credit: Android and Me) Another week, another leak — this one is purporting to be the next Nexus, according to Android and Me. The site said that its “unverified tip” has this …

With new episodes airing from 31 March, the ABC won’t be repeating last year’s online fast-track performance. Matt Smith as The Doctor. (Credit: BBC) Last year, the ABC made itself a Friend of Gallifrey by airing new Doctor Who episodes on iView “within hours” of their premiere on the BBC. It was a successful move for the ABC, with the …

Panasonic’s market leading plasma TV range could cease production in the next three years, according to the Nikkei newspaper. Panasonic Viera plasma: for how much longer? (Credit: CNET) According to Nikkei (subscription required) and reported by Reuters, Panasonic may be considering an end to its plasma television range. Panasonic expects to see earnings halve in the TV market over the …

The new Samsung Galaxy S4 has launched, but savvy wireless customers looking for a bargain may still want to consider last year’s Galaxy S3. In this edition of Ask Maggie, I help a reader decide if the newly upgraded flagship Samsung smartphone is worth the hype. There’s no question the device is a marked improvement over its predecessor the Samsung …

Now playing: Watch this: Introducing Samsung’s Galaxy S4 3:02 During Samsung’s questionable launch of its marquee Galaxy S4 smartphone, the handset-maker introduced S Voice Drive, a breakout version of its S Voice assistant designed specifically for use when on the road. Related stories Samsung Galaxy S4: Hands-on first take (with video) Samsung rolls out S Voice Drive voice commands for …

Complain about freemium all you want, but that isn’t stopping the momentum behind Real Racing 3. Despite early complaints that Electronic Arts had turned a beloved franchise into a nickel-and-dime operation, Real Racing 3 has proven to be a solid title for the company. EA told CNET that downloads of the game in the first week exceeded the total for …

The Samsung Galaxy S4 is here, and we’ve given you our first impressions, but what of yours? A phone’s success is ultimately dictated by how many of you are prepared to fork out for it. If consumers no likey, then hard luck young squire, but never shall you joust your way to sales success in this realm. Let’s see what …

The best things in life are free, but for everything else there’s the Samsung Galaxy S4. It’s the first phone to have Visa contactless payment technology built into the phone to pay for stuff with a tap on the till — and in the process cutting out your phone network. According to Samsung, the S4 is the world’s first device …

Now playing: Watch this: Introducing Samsung’s Galaxy S4 3:02 After months of rumors and speculation, and one rather awkward press event, the Samsung Galaxy S4 is now an official smartphone. Indeed, we still have a month or more before it actually arrives, but Samsung has again changed the game for Android. Or has it? What does the Samsung Galaxy S4 …

Samsung plans to release a smartphone running its upstart Tizen operating system by August or September, according to Bloomberg. The Tizen phone will be one of three flagship products for Samsung, the others being the newly unveiled Galaxy S4 and another version of the Galaxy Note, Bloomberg reported, citing an interview with Y.H. Lee, executive vice president of marketing for …

Now that Samsung’s Galaxy phones have achieved iPhone-like popularity, accessory makers are quick to get in on the action as soon as a new model is unveiled. Several case makers, including Speck, Cygnett, and Otterbox, have announced that they’ll have new cases available for the Galaxy S4 around the time it hits stores next month. Not surprisingly, since the S4’s …

Now playing: Watch this: Galaxy S4 apps and software 2:39 The Galaxy S4 is real, and has a 5-inch touchscreen, a massively powerful processor and a 13-megapixel camera. But who cares about hardware — these days we’re all about exciting new apps! Click play on the video above to check out the S4’s coolest apps and software treats. Group Play …

I rely pretty heavily on the iOS Reminders app — not because it’s especially good (it’s not), but because it works with Siri. I love being able to dictate tasks (“Remind me to call Bob at 3 o’clock,” for example) while I’m driving or otherwise hands-occupied. That’s a key reason I’ve stuck with Reminders, even when there are so many …