Jake Smith
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Louisville, KY, United States
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Tesla Model S allegedly in Autopilot hits parked police car
Are Tesla drivers relying on Autopilot a bit too much? → Read More
Apple planning new campus for North Carolina: Report
Apple is planning a new corporate campus for the United States, and a new report says it's set for North Carolina. → Read More
Android P to stop apps from monitoring network activity
It's about time Google patches this nasty security flaw where any Android app can monitor network access of another app. → Read More
Xiaomi selects Hong Kong exchange for IPO
Called the Apple of China, Xiaomi is looking to raise at least $10 billion. → Read More
Sprint, T-Mobile finalizing merger with John Legere as chief: Report
T-Mobile head John Legere is said to run the combined Sprint and T-Mobile wireless carrier. → Read More
eSim collusion: AT&T, Verizon being investigated by US
US federal regulators are looking into AT&T, Verizon, and GSMA for possibly making it more difficult for customers to switch wireless carriers. GSMA puts eSIM tech on hold. → Read More
Apple is replacing some 13-inch MacBook Pro batteries
Following expanding components, Apple is replacing some 13-inch MacBook Pro's batteries. → Read More
LG G7 ThinQ will have dedicated Google Assistant button
Hey Google: The hardware button to launch Google Assistant will be on the left side, CNET says. → Read More
Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium includes 4K display, dual cameras
Xperia XZ2 Premium's dual cameras promise better low-light photos thanks to a high ISO. → Read More
Fed up? How to delete or deactivate your Facebook account
How do you permanently delete your Facebook account? It's pretty easy. Facebook users can also deactivate their account for a temporary break. → Read More
Tesla Autopilot will never be perfect, says Elon Musk
Elon Musk said in an interview that Autopilot 'can reduce accidents by a factor of 10' in the long term. → Read More
Gmail is getting a redesign that includes a 'Confidential Mode'
Double down on privacy: In the coming weeks, Google will roll out an early access program for a redesigned Gmail version, a memo says. → Read More
Google enables Android Auto wireless for Pixel, Nexus devices
It's a limited initial rollout, but a start. Google says Android Auto wireless support should come to more phones and car displays soon. → Read More
Unreleased gold iPhone X leaks thanks to the FCC
All gold everything: Did Apple ditch this color before the iPhone X's September release? → Read More
Live stream: Watch Mark Zuckerberg testimony at Senate hearing
Facebook's CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, will make his first congressional appearance to answer questions about user privacy in the wake of Cambridge Analytica. Here's how to watch the hearings live. → Read More
Sprint and T-Mobile restore merger talks
A Sprint and T-Mobile deal would combine the nation's third and fourth largest carriers. → Read More
LG G7 ThinQ launching May 2
Next flagship: LG says its LG G7 ThinQ will launch at an event in New York in May. The seventh-generation LG handset is expected to feature an AI hardware button. → Read More
PayPal plans banking features like FDIC coverage by mid year
PayPal says check deposit, FDIC insurance, and ATM-enabled debit cards will launch for some users by mid 2018. → Read More
Apple now powered by 100-percent renewable energy worldwide
Green push: Apple announces its business and facilities are now powered by 100-percent renewable energy sources. → Read More
How to tell if Cambridge Analytica accessed your Facebook data
Here's how to check if you or a Facebook friend were connected to the "This is Your Digital Life" quiz, which is how Cambridge Analytica harvested data. → Read More