Apple Questioned By U.S. Senator Over iPhone Slowdowns
Jan 11, 2018 12:18 pm UTC| Technology
After provoking the ire of French authorities over what is considered by the country as planned obsolescence by Apple, the Cupertino firm now has to contend with lawmakers at home. A U.S. Senator is currently looking into...
$4,000 Treadmill Unveiled At CES And Everyone Wants It
Jan 11, 2018 12:18 pm UTC| Technology
The first few days of the new year are some of the most lucrative times for gyms due to all the people who make fitness their New Years resolution. At this years Consumer Electronics Show, the company called Peloton...
Huawei Blasts U.S. Carriers Over Cancelled AT&T Deal, Potential Security Threat
Jan 11, 2018 12:15 pm UTC| Technology
News about a canceled deal between U.S. carrier ATT and Chinese mobile manufacturer Huawei recently broke, despite the fact that the deal was never confirmed by either side. However, during the Consumer Electronics Show,...
CES Loses Power For 2 Hours, Maybe Make Electronics For That?
Jan 11, 2018 08:25 am UTC| Technology
The 2018 Consumer Electronics Show was supposed to be that event where all the latest gadgets and gizmos are showed off by various companies. In a hilarious twist, the event lost power for almost two hours, leading to some...
A month in, Tesla's SA battery is surpassing expectations
Jan 11, 2018 01:34 am UTC| Insights & Views Technology
Its just over one month since the Hornsdale power reserve was officially opened in South Australia. The excitement surrounding the project has generated acres of media interest, both locally and abroad. The aspect that...
Apple Under Investigation By French Authorities Over iPhone Slowdown Issue
Jan 10, 2018 06:40 am UTC| Technology
Apple has been facing a lot of backlash from consumers after it was discovered that it was intentionally slowing down older iPhones with an update. Now, the company has to contend with French authorities, which is looking...
Senate Democrats Get Enough Co-Sponsors To Fight For Net Neutrality
Jan 10, 2018 06:39 am UTC| Technology
The fight for net neutrality is far from over, with Senate Democrats finally getting enough co-sponsors that would allow them to take the fight for net neutrality on the floor. This is not a guarantee that the Federal...
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