Now playing: Watch this: The best new stuff to stream in February 2017 1:05 Hulu is a great place for video in February. The service added plenty of movies that you’ll want to watch like “There Will Be Blood.” The film was nominated for a whopping eight academy awards and will make you think about …
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Samsung may tease Galaxy S8 phone on February 26
We’ve received official word that Samsung will not be launching the highly anticipated Galaxy S8 at Mobile World Congress later this month, but that might not mean the phone will be completely absent from the event. Samsung’s MWC invites feature a mysterious device. Samsung Samsung may give the audience a glimpse of the phone in a 1-minute clip, The Korea …
Read More »Facebook beats expectations as mobile ads drive strong quarter
Now playing: Watch this: Facebook rakes in the money 1:31 Facebook may be fighting a fake news problem, but it’s making real money. For months, CEO Mark Zuckerberg has grappled with big questions about the social network’s role in the media industry. Things like: What’s the company’s responsibility in curbing the spread of misinformation? Is the onus on Facebook to …
Read More »GoPro fixed its Karma drone and it’s headed back to stores
GoPro’s Karma drone is getting a second chance to take on market leader DJI. Shortly after the quadcopter debuted last September, GoPro voluntarily recalled the approximately 2,500 Karma drones sold to consumers. The recall followed the discovery that, in a small number of cases, the quadcopters lost power during operation. GoPro determined an insecure battery latch was the cause, so …
Read More »The truth about the ‘Can you hear me?’ scam
You’ve probably gotten the call. It starts with a question like, “Are you a homeowner?” or “Can you hear me?” The point of these questions, it turns out, might be to get you to say, “Yes.” According to some reports, your “yes” could then be used to sign you up for a service you didn’t ask for and — should …
Read More »Snapchat’s new lenses could animate the world around you
For those unsatisfied with the ability to turn their faces into dogs, aliens and giant strawberries, Snapchat’s arsenal of reality-altering lenses might expand into landscapes. Snap is working on an updated lenses that work with environmental elements in the real world, The Information reported Wednesday. A user could point their camera at a location and get an animated overlay that …
Read More »Facebook video could be coming to a television near you
Your aimless channel surfing could lead you right to Facebook video. Facebook is working on an app for television set-top boxes like Apple TV, The Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday. Facebook, which has 1.79 billion monthly active users, declined to comment on the timing of the app or where else it might be available. The app could bring Facebook video …
Read More »FAA: Keep your drone far, far away from the Super Bowl
To nobody’s surprise, Super Bowl 2017 is off limits to drones. But it’s not just the stadium where your quadcopter will be grounded. (Tough luck if you had hopes of an aerial video of crowds swarming through the parking lot.) The Federal Aviation Administration, which sets rules for aircraft, has barred drones for a 34.5-mile radius around NRG Stadium in …
Read More »Barnes & Noble recalls shocking Nook 7 chargers
If you have a Barnes & Noble Nook 7 tablet, you might want to get on this straight away. The company has issued a recall notice for the power adapter that ships with the tablet. Although the company doesn’t specify the reason on its website, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission is a little more forthcoming. “The power adapter casing …
Read More »Wait, how many iPhones did Apple just sell? (The 3:59, Ep. 172)
Apple hasn’t dramatically changed its iPhone design in two years, but customers don’t seem to care. The world’s highest-valued company reported another record-setting quarter, thanks to strong sales of the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus. Apple broke its record for most iPhones sold in a quarter, hitting 78.3 million, ahead of analysts’ expectations. Also on the show, we talk about …
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