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Get 50% off the InvisibleSHIELD today only

Sébastien Page ∙ August 30, 2012

In the market for a new screen protector but don't want to shell out big bucks for it? Well, today might be your lucky day as the fine folks at ZAGG just let me know they're running a 50% sale on their famous InvisibleSHIELD line of products.

No matter what device you have, ZAGG will literally get you covered as they carry screen protectors for many devices, including everything that runs iOS (iPhone, iPad, iPod touch).

To get your 50% off, simply visit ZAGG's website and enter coupon code thursday50 at checkout. The code is valid today only for up to three screen protectors.

AT&T announces new 10,000 square-foot flagship store in Chicago

Cody Lee ∙ Updated April 10, 2018

This is actually pretty impressive: AT&T has just announced the upcoming opening of its new 10,000 square-foot flagship store on Chicago's famous Michigan Avenue. It's said to be a beacon for the carrier's "It's what you do with what we do" campaign.

The location will house over 100 digital screens, including multitouch App Tables, and an 18-foot high Connect Wall that will show interactive content and product info. It will also showcase AT&T's home automation and street services, and much more...

New spyware found capable of taking over iPhones

Cody Lee ∙ August 30, 2012

The iPhone receives a fair amount of praise for its security features. The Massachusetts Institute of Technology says that the handset's encryption is so good, that it's tough for law enforcement agencies to perform forensics.

But this doesn't mean it's impenetrable, as hackers continue to find flaws. In fact, another big one was recently discovered in the form of spyware, which can take over the iPhone and give a user remote access to its contents...

TiVo Stream lets you watch recorded shows on your iPhone and iPad

Ed Sutherland ∙ August 29, 2012

If you're like most people, there are weeks of programming sitting on your DVR. Never fear. Now you can view 'The Simpsons' while brushing your teeth or catch-up on that PBS series while eating breakfast. TiVo Stream is the latest service which pumps those idle moments full of video goodness.

The $130 TiVo Stream box sends prerecorded content to your laptop, iPhone, iPad and latest iPod touch. Did you kill your TV? No problem. Your mobile device can become your television, allowing you to view the guide, record a show for later or watch the programming live.

Apple victory already seen affecting Samsung devices resale value

Cody Lee ∙ Updated January 25, 2016

While everyone is trying to figure out how Apple's recent court victory over Samsung will affect the smartphone market, the ruling is already making a fairly significant impact in the resell space.

The folks over at Gazelle, a popular gadget reseller, say they've noticed a a 50% increase in Samsung handsets since the ruling. And the surge in availability has negatively affected their resell price....

Samsung unveils new Galaxy Note 2 phablet, Android camera

Cody Lee ∙ Updated March 19, 2019

Samsung took the stage today at the annual IFA show in Berlin, Germany to unveil a slew of new devices. The keynote was the first in a long line of scheduled product announcements leading up to Apple's September 12 iPhone event.

Among the new gadgets Samsung debuted this morning was the long-rumored Galaxy Note II. The device follows up a fairly successful Galaxy Note, which had the internals of a smartphone and the form factor of a mini tablet.

And now, it's even bigger...

Sprint expands LTE into four more US cities

Ed Sutherland ∙ Updated April 10, 2018

Sprint has added four more US cities to its 4G LTE network. Baltimore, Gainsville, Ga., Manhattan/Junction City, Kan., and Sedalia, Mo. were added to the high-speed network the carrier launched on July 15. Baltimore residents gain not only LTE, but an upgrade to 3G, Sprint announced.

"As consumers all over the country are becoming more dependent on their smartphones, network quality is becoming more important," according to a statement. Sprint's LTE network began by introducing LTE in 15 cities. The carrier hopes to complete its LTE build-out by the end of 2013.

Beats rumored to be working on its own smartphone and iTunes competitor

Cody Lee ∙ Updated April 10, 2018

It seems like building your own smartphone is the "in" thing to do these days. Amazon is said to be working on its own handset, as are Facebook and Mozilla. And now apparently Beats Electronics is too.

If you're not familiar with Beats, you should probably get out more. It's been leading the high-end headphone market for a couple years. And now it's reportedly looking to duplicate that success in cell phones...

Apple now offering personalized online support service

Cody Lee ∙ Updated January 25, 2016

Apple Store Geniuses are some of the most recognizable employees in the industry. Where as most retailers have moved to phone tech support, Apple takes pride in its in-store helpers.

So much so, in fact, that it's starting to offer the personalized support to online shoppers as well, meaning customers can now get Genius-level help without ever leaving their house...

Latest iPhone 5 hint: Apple paying to recycle your 4S

Ed Sutherland ∙ Updated November 19, 2018

Most are confident we'll see the iPhone 5 in mid or late-September. Because Apple isn't a blabbermouth about such things, its fans are left reading tea leaves looking for hints to divine Cupertino's exact intentions. The latest signal comes from the mothership itself. Apple will pay up to $345 for your old iPhone 4S.

The Apple Store is making the offer as part of its support for recycling old technology. Your gently-used 64GB white iPhone 4S could net you a $345 Apple Store gift card, while a 16GB black 4S will recycle $285 into your pocket. Apparently, Apple is hoping you'll use your windfall to buy the new iPhone 5.

Apple’s patent war meets Star Trek in this parody video

Cody Lee ∙ August 29, 2012

Despite Apple's clear court victory last week, ultimately proving its theory that Samsung crossed the line with its iPhone and iPad copying, the Cupertino company is still taking heat from critics.

Some folks believe that Apple using its hefty library of patents to sue other companies will end up destroying innovation in smartphones. And, according to this video, the Starship Enterprise...

Apple’s $1B can’t buy exclusive TSMC chip deal

Ed Sutherland ∙ Updated April 10, 2018

Nowadays, $1 billion doesn't get as much as it used to. That's what Apple reportedly discovered when it and Qualcomm each offered $1 billion for exclusive access to the production output of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., the world's largest chip producer. TSMC turned both companies down flat, reports Bloomberg.

Maybe TSMC has been following the Apple-Samsung trial. Back in 2011, before the two rivals' frenemies relationship had turned downright rabid. The Cupertino, Calif. company plunked down $7.8 billion for Samsung parts, turning it into the South Korean firm's largest customer. TSMC's finance chief wanted nothing of that.