It’s quite the day for leaked flagship phones — first, the internet gets its first alleged look at the iPhone XS, and now an anonymous Redditor (via 9to5Google) is bringing us what could be the first images of Google’s regular-sized Pixel 3 phone. If you’ll remember, Russian bloggers had already revealed practically everything about a larger …
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What does Apple’s cryptic ‘ring’ invite mean? We’ve got a few ideas…
It’s a time-honored tradition — every time we’re invited to an Apple event, the invitation email always comes with a clever hint about what might unfold. This time, for the Sept. 12 event, it’s a giant golden ring and the words “Gather round.” What could that possibly mean? Here are a few ideas to start: The Apple invite is only a …
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School is already back in session for some lucky students, while others have just a few precious days of summer vacation left. Either way, you’ve missed all the back-to-school bargains, right? Not quite. Walmart has a smattering of school-friendly items on sale — most of them focused more on leisure time than study, but a relaxed student is a successful …
Read More »3 guys left Mophie to make Mophie
Back in early 2016, Zagg, a company best known for its iPhone screen protectors and iPad cases, bought battery case maker Mophie. Some key Mophie employees stuck around for a while but ultimately didn’t quite mesh with the new company. So they left and started their own accessories company: Nimble. Ross Howe (CEO), Jon Bradley (creative director) and Kevin Malinowski …
Read More »ZTE’s production is back on track after lifting of US ban, execs say
ZTE has recovered from its US ban, with production back to normal and the expectation that it’ll be on its standard growth track in 2019, according to its new chairman and chief executive. “As of today, the main operating business has resumed completely. The production mission for August has resumed to normal and R&D is resuming rapidly,” Chairman Li Zixue …
Read More »5 ways to lower your cable bill
Dear Cable Company, Phbbbbbbllllllllllllllllttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttt. Yours Sincerely, Broke Customer Seriously, it’s nuts already, am I right? Seems like every month, an already-exorbitant bill creeps a little higher. The average customer pays over $100 per month, which is probably why cable companies are among the most hated in America. Fortunately, there are ways to lower your cable bill. Some require a bit …
Read More »Get a refurbished Acer Chromebook for just $100
Chromebooks are the utility players of the laptop world. Nothing flashy. Just solid, reliable machines that do their job quickly and efficiently. And on occasion, they can be had for a song. For example, for a limited time and while supplies last, Yugster has the refurbished Acer Chromebook C720 for $99.99 shipped. Best price I’ve seen elsewhere is $129. See …
Read More »Block out the world with these noise
Sometimes a deal is too good to be true, and sometimes it’s too good to pass up. I’m putting today’s squarely in the latter category. TaoTronics For a limited time, and while supplies last, Sunvalley Brands (via Amazon) has the TaoTronics TT-BH040 headphones with active noise cancellation for $39.99 with promo code UAJES5KY. It normally sells for $70, though it’s …
Read More »Net neutrality fight gets ugly with robocalls spreading false claims
As if robocalls weren’t annoying enough, now they’re reportedly spreading misinformation in a fight against net neutrality. This includes falsely saying that an upcoming California net neutrality bill may raise their cell phone bill by $30 if passed. One of the robocalls, which are likely targeting senior citizens, was transcribed in a report by Motherboard, it states: “Your Assembly member …
Read More »Yeti Nano is a mini version of Blue’s popular mic
Blue’s already sizable lineup of podcaster-friendly microphones is a tiny bit larger today, thanks to the addition of the new Yeti Nano. Like the name implies, the Yeti Nano is a smaller version of Blue’s Yeti microphone. According to Blue, the Yeti is the brand’s best-selling microphone and the Yeti Nano brings the same audio quality in a new compact design. Enlarge …
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