Google celebrates Star Wars Day with discounts on games and content
Google announced a series of discounts on the Google Play Store for a number of Star Wars-related apps. There are also a ton of discounts on content in Star Wars Android games, so if you're a fan of games like Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes, you can get discounts on in-app purchases and more.
Facebook says the future is private, but what does that mean?
At Facebook's F8 developer conference, the company emphasized its desire to take a more hands-on approach to privacy over the future. But what, exactly, will a more privacy-focused Facebook end up looking like? Here are the six core pillars that the company wants to base the "new Facebook" on.
From Oculus Quest to a Facebook redesign, everything announced at F8 2019
Facebook F8 is finally here, and Facebook has taken the wraps off of a number of new products and services, including a major Facebook redesign, a Messenger desktop app, and more. Here's everything Facebook announced at Facebook F8 2019, its annual developer conference, held on April 30 and May 1.
Amazon cuts prices on Apple Watch Series 4 and Series 3 smartwatches
In the market for a new smartwatch? The Apple Watch is the best one, and right now it's a little more affordable than it usually is. The Apple Watch Series 4 and Apple Watch Series 3 are both available at discounted prices straight from Amazon -- meaning now is probably the best time to buy one.
The Avalon V is Alcatel’s first Verizon-exclusive smartphone
Alcatel is has announced a new phone, the Avalon V -- but this budget device isn't what makes the announcement special. It's Alcatel's first phone on the Verizon network, and it's available now. The company, which is owned by TCL, has sold phone on other major U.S. carriers before like AT&T and T-Mobile.
The FCC and White House want to bring high-speed internet to rural areas
The FCC and the White House have unveiled new initiatives to bring high-speed internet to rural areas, including offering $20.4 billion in incentives to companies to build out infrastructure. The FCC also announced new initiatives to speed up the roll out of 5G -- including a new spectrum auction.
Android phones can now be used as a physical security key to your Google account
Google wants to make your online life a little more secure. The company has released a new feature to its two-factor authentication that allows users to use their phones to log in to their Google account on a computer through Bluetooth. The feature is available to users with Android 7 or later phones.
Google Assistant can now finally talk like a (John) Legend
Google Assistant's voice is about to get a whole lot smoother. After months of delays, Google has finally announced that John Legend's voice is coming to Assistant, meaning you'll be able to get the R&B singer to answer all your burning questions about the today's weather forecast and why the sky is blue.
Huawei P30 Pro vs. Google Pixel 3 XL: Which camera powerhouse reigns supreme?
Huawei has finally taken the wraps off of the Huawei P30 Pro, the company's latest and greatest flagship phone. The device boasts a ton of performance and some pretty high-end camera tech. But can it beat out the Google Pixel 3 XL, which is arguably the smartest smartphone out there?
Apple News Plus gives you access to more than 300 magazines for $10 per month
At Apple's services event, the company unveiled a new news subscription service called Apple News Plus. The service gives you access to over 300 magazines and newspapers, including the likes of National Geographic, Wired, The Wall Street Journal, and more. Apple News Plus costs $10 per month.
Here are all the places that support Apple Pay
Apple Pay is growing and growing. Not only is the mobile payment tech available for use through dozens of locations in the U.S., but it's also available in countries around the world. Keeping track of all the countries and locations that support the app can be hard -- so we've put together this list.
Apple News Plus gives you access to more than 300 magazines for $10 per month
Apple’s “It’s Show Time” event has begun at the Steve Jobs Theater in Cupertino, California, with the company expected to announce a new video-streaming service, news service, and more.
Nokia phones are being investigated for allegedly sending data to China
Nokia could be in some hot water when it comes to privacy. According to recent reports, Nokia 7 models may be secretly sending data to China without the user knowing about it. Nokia says that the issue was a software bug and that it has been fixed, but Finnish privacy watchdogs will still investigate.
Apple patents hint at improved Apple Store and unboxing experiences
It looks like Apple is working on ways to improve the Apple Store and product unboxing experiences. The company has been awarded a few patents for tech that could be used in the Apple Store, and for tech that can be used in product packaging to ensure products stay charged up and up to date.
Apple patent suggests Apple Watch bands could have built-in fitness indicators
Apple may be exploring ways to make Apple Watch bands a little more useful. A new patent has been filed by Apple that suggests Apple Watch bands could eventually have indicators for things like fitness goals. Rumors about bringing tech to the Apple Watch have been circulating for a while now.
The 2018 iPad is often the best iPad for most people — and now it’s only $250
Apple may have recently taken the wraps off of a new iPad Air and iPad Mini, but it's still the standard iPad that is best for most people. Now, the standard iPad has gotten a pretty significant discount -- it's down from $330 to $250. If you're in the market for an iPad, now is the time to buy.