An iris scanner, wireless charging and an OLED display (instead of an LCD screen) could come to the 10th-anniversary iPhone, according to a new report from Digitimes. In addition, the phone we’re calling the iPhone 8 for now could also enter production “earlier than usual” to give suppliers time to create enough supply to meet …
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T-Mobile’s free pizza promotion is back, but instead of Domino’s, it’s partnering with Papa John’s for its latest “pizza party.” Here’s the deal: Starting on Valentine’s Day (February 14), on one Tuesday during the following four weeks, T-Mobile customers can claim their free large or pan, single-topping pizza by logging into the T-Mobile app each week (on each line of …
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10 February
LeEco’s one
LeEco, a Chinese electronics maker, bills itself as making high-end products for budget prices. The truth is that the real deals on LeEco’s products are to be had during its flash sales. The next one falls on Valentine’s Day. The sale begins Tuesday at 12:01 a.m. ET and will end when products are sold out or at 11:59 p.m. ET. …
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10 February
Snapchat’s ‘Second Chance’ is a reality TV show about exes
Personally, meeting up with an ex to discuss what went wrong in the relationship sounds like a bonafide nightmare. For Snapchat, it’s perfect material for its first reality series. Snapchat is partnering with A+E Networks to develop an unscripted drama series called “Second Chance,” according to news reports. The show will bring exes together to discuss their breakup, as well …
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10 February
Love turntable without a spinning platter; is this really necessary?
There’s a buzz surrounding the Love turntable — I suppose high-tech novelty is its big draw — so I watched the video and laughed my evil laugh. The copy proudly proclaims, “Love completely redefines the record player by keeping the record stationary while preserving the classic sound we’ve grown accustomed to,” but platterless, even turntable-free LP playback isn’t new. Way …
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10 February
Someone adds Obama to NBA 2K17 video game, and it’s well done
YouTuber NykeFaller, having some fun with former President Barack Obama, has grafted the ex-POTUS’ face and body onto a virtual player in the video game NBA 2K17. It’s worth a watch — and a listen. Obama has always been open about his love of basketball as both spectator and player. He attended NBA games and developed relationships with players, coaches …
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10 February
Apple’s W1 Bluetooth chip, explained
Apple’s AirPods aren’t just special because they are one of the few “truly wireless” earbud headphones available — models with separate left and right earpieces that aren’t tethered together with a cable. Along with three Beats headphones (the PowerBeats3 Wireless, the Solo3 Wireless and the BeatsX) they’re one of only a handful of products that incorporate Apple’s new W1 chip, …
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10 February
LG cracks down on counterfeit headsets, wins $168 million
It’s never a good idea to be a counterfeiter. LG was just awarded $168 million in damages by a federal court after suing 17 different firms that were responsible for manufacturing, distributing, trafficking and selling knockoff LG Tone headsets, the company said in a press release. Fake electronics can be problematic for manufacturers. Not only do counterfeits take away potential …
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10 February
CNET’s OnePlus 3T Giveaway
Now playing: Watch this: OnePlus 3T ups the ante on an already great phone 2:11 One lucky winner can take home a brand new flagship phone! CNET wants to give you the opportunity to get your hands on the OnePlus 3T, the winner of our November 2016 Editors’ Choice award with an overall score of 9.0 and a bottom line …
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10 February
LG G6 teasers emphasize battery life, artificial intelligence
Two weeks ahead of LG’s Mobile World Congress 2017 event, the South Korean phone maker sent out a couple of online teasers about its upcoming marquee handset, the G6. There have been two teasers that we know so far. One (above) reads, “More Juice. To go.” This could mean the G6 has a swappable battery, which contradicts existing rumors that …
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