John Keefer
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Amazon pays $1 billion to acquire smart doorbell startup Ring
Amazon already has an interest in smart-home functionality with its Key and Cloud cam offerings. But now the company is expanding on that with the acquisition of the Santa Monica company. → Read More
Bill Gates: Cryptocurrencies have "caused deaths in a fairly direct way"
The Microsoft founder is fairly outspoken on a variety of topics, and in the case of the popularity of cryptocurrencies, he makes it clear he is not a fan, mainly because of the anonymity around it. → Read More
Report: Apple really does plan three new iPhones in 2018
Apple usually doesn't attend the Mobile World Congress, but given the emphasis on smartphones, it seems logical that there should be some news on what the company's plans may be, at least via sources. → Read More
Apple killing iTunes access for first-gen Apple TV, Windows Vista and XP in May
The tech giant apparently is tired of supporting people that refuse to upgrade. Under the cover of "security changes," Apple will no longer grant store access to the two OSs and first-gen Apple TV. → Read More
Wireless carriers reveal pricing and discounts for Galaxy S9 and S9+
Samsung unveiled its new flagship devices yesterday at its MWC 2018 Unpacked event, touting big changes to the camera and other improvements. Pre-orders start March 2 and wireless carriers are ready. → Read More
AT&T kicks dirt on net neutrality as it pushes "sponsored data"
Net neutrality isn't officially dead yet, and AT&T is already starting to flaunt a sponsored content service that will get around data caps for users. But it still promises things won't change. → Read More
Nokia 1 Android Go phone officially unveiled at MWC 2018
It has been rumored as one of the initial Android Go phones, and Nokia has now revealed it. The device, which will be running Android Oreo Go and will be available starting sometime in early April. → Read More
Microsoft Weekly: Bitten by bugs, patented products, and more
Time again for the weekly roundup of news out of the Redmond campus. This week, we have some bugs that were exposed in Microsoft software, as well as new patents that could hint at future products. → Read More
MWC 2018: What you can expect to see at the show
The largest mobile event each year happens in Barcelona, and this year, there are plenty of goodies announced and rumored ranging from new smartphones and tablets to AR and 5G advancements. → Read More
Good news: Android is getting a dark mode; Bad news: Not really
Android users have been clamoring for a dark mode, and Google has heard their pleas. Sort of. What is actually be adding to the next version of the OS is a toggle that lets developers test night mode. → Read More
Microsoft and Xiaomi expand cooperation on AI, cloud support, hardware
The memorandum of understanding builds on an existing relationship between the two companies, basically meaning they have agreed to explore future deals together, including AI-powered speakers. → Read More
AMD now facing class action suits over Spectre vulnerability of CPUs
Intel has been taking the brunt of the consumer backlash over the Spectre and Meltdown vulnerabilities found in its CPUs, but AMD is also starting to take some heat in the form of legal action. → Read More
Kylie Jenner's tweet cuts $1.5 billion in Snap Inc value
The power of social media was on display today when a tweet by the influential socialite caused Snap parent shares to fall by more than 7%. The company is still reeling from a poorly received update. → Read More
Report: Apple plans new AirPods design for later this year
Apple is apparently looking to boost the market for its wearables, and that push includes an upgrade to the company's wireless headphones. The redesign would include a new chip and water resistance. → Read More
Intel to display XMM 8000 series 5G modems at MWC 2018
The processor giant is teaming up with Dell, Lenovo, HP, and Microsoft to show off a new PC that will display what the new technology's capabilities are. It also has a few other plans for the show. → Read More
The countdown has begun for the end of net neutrality
The FCC's decision to kill net neutrality in December has finally appeared in the Federal Register today, meaning that the ruling will go into effect in 60 days, unless Congress does something. → Read More
Doom update for Nintendo Switch adds motion aiming
Doom for the Nintendo Switch was a great idea. But now Bethesda and developer id Software have taken the game one step further with an update that adds motion aiming to the console-handheld hybrid. → Read More
Age of Empires: Definitive Edition out now for Windows 10 PCs
It took a bit longer than expected, but the remastered version of the strategy classic is now out worldwide. It comes with the base game and the Rise of Rome expansion, along with visual upgrades. → Read More
Google Pay begins rollout across the globe
After promising that Android Pay and Google Wallet would be merged into one app, Google has started to roll out its new product on the Play Store. More features are also planned in the coming months. → Read More
SpaceX's "Starman" actually has a purpose behind the wheel of that Tesla
While the launch of yesterday's Falcon Heavy yesterday was a huge success, it appears Starman is getting extra attention. It turns out that it is more than just a mannequin looking cool in a Tesla. → Read More