Apple Samsung said to be providing Apple with OLED displays for 16-inch MacBook Pro, iPad ProsAndroid Authority - Williams PelegrinSamsung is reportedly in talks with Apple to supply the latter with OLED displays. According to The Elec, Apple will feature the displays in its rumored 16-inch MacBook Pro and future iPad Pro models.
Drones NASA's first-of-kind tests look to manage drones in citiesAssociated Press - By SCOTT SONNER, Associated PressRENO, Nev. (AP) — NASA has launched the final stage of a four-year effort to develop a national traffic management system for drones, testing them in cities for the first time beyond the operator's line
Steam Link Sensor Tower: Steam Link iOS app bags over 330,000 downloads in first weekVentureBeat - Giancarlo ValdesMobile market analyst Sensor Tower found that over 330,000 people have installed the free Steam Link app after its surprise release on the App Store on May 15. Steam Link streams your PC games on Steam
Huawei Huawei can no longer make phones with SD card slotsslashgear.com - JC Torres Huawei just can’t catch a break, which isn’t really a surprise considering the pressure it’s under. Of course, companies in the US are also under the …
Taipei Apple’s second store in Taiwan will open soon in the Xinyi District of Taipei9to5Mac - Michael SteeberIn Taipei, Apple is putting the finishing touches on its second official Taiwanese retail store. After opening its first location on the island in 2017 at Taipei 101, Apple is expanding outdoors with open
Lyft Lyft's low-cost Shared Saver rides come to six more US citiesEngadget - Jon FingasLas Vegas, San Francisco and Atlanta are are among those saving cash. Lyft's frugal Shared Saver option is now available to many more people. The ridesharing service ahs trotted out its most affordable
Amazon Prime Video Amazon signs 'Damages,' 'Bloodline' co-creator to an exclusive dealEngadget - Richard LawlerGlenn Kessler will create original series and films for Amazon Prime Video. If you're a fan of dimly lit shows about terrible criminals, then keep your eyes on Amazon Prime. The streamer announced it signed
MSI crams an unlocked, desktop-class Core i9 into its new laptopEngadget - Daniel CooperMSI says you'll be able to push the Titan's Core i9 up to 5GHz, if you're brave. MSI's Titan-series laptops can only be described as an Absolute Unit, and with a laptop this beefy, you need a chip that
Snapchat Snapchat employees reportedly snooped on users with 'SnapLion' toolEngadget - Amrita KhalidSources said multiple employees abused their access to private user data A bombshell Motherboard report reveals that employees across several departments at Snapchat can view user location information,
Huawei Huawei needs Google’s Android and Microsoft’s Windows 10 like fish need waterbgr.com - Chris Smith The import ban the Trump administration imposed on Huawei a few days ago was the next logical step in the trade war against China. While some people …
Gear & Gadgets Review: Brilliant’s smart home controllers are the antidote for smart-speaker hellTNW - Tristan GreeneMy home is inundated with smart speakers. I’ve got Echo Dots aplenty, Google Minis to spare, and enough third-party voice-assistant devices to reproduce Plugged’s Bluetooth speaker symphony. And that’s
Disney Parks Disney will resurrect an old ride to lure people away from Star Wars LandPolygon - Petrana RadulovicThe first version of popular Disney ride Soarin’ returns to Disney’s California Adventure for one month only. This falls right on time for the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, offering something new
Taco Bell Latest Apple Pay deal offers $1 tacos at Taco Bell9to5Mac - Michael PotuckA new Apple Pay promo has arrived, this time highlighting ways to order food with ease along with a deal at Taco Bell for $1 tacos. Apple shared the new deal with users via email this afternoon. The promo
T-Mobile T-Mobile rebrands its unlimited plans as ‘Magenta’ and downgrades free NetflixThe Verge - Chris WelchT-Mobile today announced that its unlimited data plans will soon be called Magenta and Magenta Plus — a change from their current “T-Mobile One” branding. With the new names come some tweaks to how each
Rotten Tomatoes Rotten Tomatoes is changing audience review capabilities to tackle review bombingThe Verge - Julia AlexanderRotten Tomatoes is introducing verified ratings and reviews to its audience score system in an effort to prevent “review bombing.” The site now displays an overall audience score based on ratings from
Technology Redditor wins right to use anonymous screen name in copyright caseThe Verge - Jon PorterA Redditor who posted information about a Jehovah’s Witness-affiliated organization has won the right to defend themselves in court under a pseudonym. The Electronic Frontier Foundation, which represented
Technology The Senate votes to approve anti-robocalling billThe Verge - Makena KellyOn Thursday, the Senate voted to approve a bill creating new carve outs for the Federal Communications Communications to better combat the growing scourge of robocalls by an overwhelming 97-1 vote. A proposal,
Google Duplex Google now lets you order food without a delivery appThe Verge - Jon PorterStarting today, you can now order food directly from Google Search, Google Maps, or Google Assistant. The functionality works using partnerships with existing delivery companies like DoorDash, Postmates,
Play buttonWaymo Watch Cruise’s self-driving cars perform 1,400 unprotected left turns in 24 hoursThe Verge - Andrew J. HawkinsLeft hand turns are tough, and unprotected lefts — no traffic light or stop sign to guide the way — are even harder. This holds true for both human and robot drivers; even the most skilled self-driving
Play buttonMona Lisa Deepfakes are getting easier than ever to make, new research paper showsThe Verge - Cameron FaulknerTo make a convincing deepfake — an AI-generated fake of a video or audio clip — you usually need a neural model that’s trained with a lot of reference material. Generally, the larger your dataset of photos,
Google Home How to set up Google Assistant on your Sonos speakerThe Verge - Chris WelchGoogle Assistant is now available on the Sonos One and Sonos Beam, meaning you’ve now got a second choice besides Alexa for handling your voice commands. If Assistant is already controlling your smart
Technology 5G could mean less time to flee a deadly hurricane, heads of NASA and NOAA warnThe Verge - Sean HollisterIt’s become increasingly clear that the wireless industry is trying to push the idea of speedy 5G wireless networks before the technology is actually ready. It’s a race, and the race is bullshit. But today,
Gmail Google reportedly shuts out Baltimore officials using Gmail after ransomware attackThe Verge - Colin LecherThe Baltimore city government is recovering from a devastating ransomware attack that has locked up its systems, but officials in the city have a new problem. According to The Baltimore Sun, Google has
Apple Store After two years, Today at Apple is outgrowing Apple Stores9to5Mac - Michael SteeberIt’s impossible to talk about Apple retail in 2019 without mentioning Today at Apple. The program of creative sessions has become a primary force driving the philosophy, architecture, and organization
Instagram Instagram drops vertical-only IGTV video requirement based on creator feedback9to5Mac - Zac HallA TikTok-like algorithm and a streamlined interface aren’t the only changes coming to IGTV. Instagram announced today that its long-form video feature is forgoing its vertical-only format restriction.
Apple TV Plex update brings improved iOS controls and Apple TV audio features, more9to5Mac - Michael PotuckPlex is out today with an update to several platforms including iOS, Apple TV, and the web. iOS now has improved controls like a new volume UI, while Plex users on Apple TV gain features like gapless soft
Gigafactory First look inside Tesla’s Gigafactory 3 with leaked picturesElectrek - Fred LambertWe’re getting our first look inside Tesla’s Gigafactory 3 in Shanghai as the building is progressing rapidly ahead of production. As the trade war between China and the US keeps getting more complicated,
Apple Watch Wireless charger suggests AirPower’s problems are solvableCult of Mac - David PieriniWe waited two years for AirPower and in the end, Apple could not deliver. Numerous engineering challenges forced Apple to do something it rarely does – give up. But the hurdles facing the team producing
Tesla Tesla is within reach of new record quarter for deliveries, says Elon MuskElectrek - Fred LambertAccording to an email sent by CEO Elon Musk to employees last night, Tesla is on pace for a new record quarter for deliveries – beating the last record achieved at the end of last year. In Q4 2018, Tesla
