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Global Smartphone Sales Suffer First Fall

Global Smartphone Sales Suffer First Fall

The number of smartphones sold worldwide has fallen for the first time, but it’s still a ridiculously huge industry. The…

6 years ago

Google ‘Smart Reply’ Coming To More Apps

Google is extending its ‘smart reply’ feature to third-party apps. It’s also going to get a little smarter when suggesting…

6 years ago

Facebook Using Postcards To Verify Political Ad Buyers

Facebook is resorting to old-school communication to make it harder for foreign agents to interfere with US elections. It will…

6 years ago

Blockchain Could Fight Child Labor

Blockchain enthusiasts often stress how the concept isn’t just about cryptocurrencies and a planned program in Africa could prove that…

6 years ago

Glass Walls Cause Mishaps In Apple’s Gigantic New HQ

Apple’s new headquarters features numerous interior walls and doors made from glass. Unfortunately the seemingly obvious has happened. Apple Park…

6 years ago

Chrome Starts Blocking ‘Intrusive’ Ads

Chrome is now blocking what Google calls the most annoying ads. It says the browser-based blocks will only apply to…

6 years ago

Single Atom Photographed

A photograph showing a single atom has won a science photography contest. David Nadlinger achieved the shot primarily through patience…

6 years ago

Verizon To Lock New Handsets

Verizon is to start locking new phones, something it calls an anti-theft measure. It’s raised some questions about whether the…

6 years ago

Dying Phones Get ‘Art Project’ App

If your phone battery is about to run out, a new app lets you share the experience. Die With Me…

6 years ago

Twitch To Users: Behave Yourself Across The Net

Twitch says it may suspend users for hateful or harassing behavior on other sites and services. It’s also introducing a…

6 years ago