I hate having to wait. But do I hate it enough to give up my privacy? This dilemma popped up on a Wednesday night in October, as I stood at the front of a Szechuan restaurant in Brooklyn, eyeing the empty tables inside. It wasn’t particularly busy, and I really wanted this special grilled fish …

The legal battle continues. Apple isn’t talking to chipmaker Qualcomm “at any level” to settle their long-running patent dispute, according to Reuters. The iPhone maker is reportedly continuing to prepare for trial. Qualcomm declined to comment ahead of its earnings report later Wednesday. Apple declined to comment. The two companies have been fighting over patents since January 2017, when Apple …

Trademark filings from Hong Kong and Europe indicate Apple is updating its AirPods classifications in time for a rumored new release. The filings specifically include “wellness sensors” and more for the much-anticipated updated AirPods, which the rumor mill has dubbed “AirPods 2.” They also imply a possibly imminent launch, which seems credible given the the current AirPods arrived around this time …

Defy Media, the parent company of YouTube giants Smosh and Clevver, is apparently shutting down and laying off employees. “Regretfully, Defy Media has ceased operations today,” the company said in a statement Tuesday night, according to Variety. “We are extremely proud of what we accomplished here at Defy and in particular want to thank all the employees who worked here. …

Samsung offered a first look at its concept foldable phone. But if you blinked or looked away, you might have missed it.  The foldable phone, easily the biggest reason people tuned into the company’s annual developer conference, showed up courtesy of Samsung executive Justin Denision, who pulled the device out of his jacket pocket and unfolded it. The stage lights …

Qualcomm is facing tough times after Apple iced it out of its latest iPhones and sued the chipmaker earlier this year. But, Qualcomm’s CEO offered a positive spin on the situation Wednesday, saying the company’s timeline to reach a resolution remains on track. Granted, no specific time frame was mentioned. “We have continued to have discussions with Apple to try …

Suffering from election fatigue? Election stress? Election sadness?  Apps to the rescue. If you need help calming down, these apps could help lift your spirits, or at least help you temporarily forget about the results. Breathe2Relax Relaxation might be just a few breaths away. Breathe2Relax If you’re seriously stressed, to the point where you feel actual panic (or something close …

Politicians from five countries are demanding that Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg appear at a Nov. 27 joint hearing in London after he turned down last week’s invitation. The growing call — which now includes politicians from Australia, Argentina, Ireland, Canada and the UK — is led by Damian Collins, chair of the UK’s Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee. Collins …

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Just last month I shared a deal on a Tile tracker 4-pack bundled with a free Google Home Mini. This deal is like that, only better in a couple respects. For a limited time, Amazon is offering a Tile Mate four-pack and Amazon Echo Dot for $59.99. That’s pretty much scoring you the latter for free. See it at Amazon …