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Companies Cheer Completion of Open-Design Transatlantic Internet Cable2017-09-23 14:00:00
Microsoft on Friday announced completion of the Marea undersea cable, which stretches 4,400 miles between Virginia Beach, Virginia, and Bilbao, Spain. -
Ford Motor Puts Design Strategy Under the HoloLens2017-09-21 14:06:16
Ford Motor Company on Thursday unveiled details about its use of Microsoft's HoloLens augmented reality technology in the automotive design process. -
Linux: Come for the Kernel, Stay for the Popcorn2017-09-20 18:22:43
Linux offers so much for users to sink their teeth into that even among desktop and more casual users, it's easy to get caught up in the tradecraft. -
Apple's Worthy iPhone 8 Models May Languish in X's Shadow2017-09-20 08:00:00
Reviews of Apple's new iPhone 8 and 8 Plus have been laudatory. However, the reviewers can't seem to get their minds off the jewel of the Apple univ -
Is Packaged Entertainment Media Really on the Way Out?2017-09-19 17:03:30
As home video viewing patterns continue to evolve, one common prediction is that packaged media is on its last legs. Streaming services have been gain -
The New iPhones: Apple's Strangely Wrongheaded Pivot2017-09-18 13:50:13
It fascinates me that succession from a successful CEO to the chosen successor almost always goes badly. This phenomenon isn't limited to the CEO lev -
reMarkable's Pricey, Paper-Like Tablet Ready to Ship2017-09-16 13:53:28
reMarkable on Monday will begin shipping what might best be described as an "untablet" -- a device that is, essentially, an electronic piece of pape -
IBM Touts Top-Notch Security in Next-Gen Linux Mainframe2017-09-14 18:54:04
IBM has launched LinuxOne Emperor II, the second generation of its open source mainframe computer system. The new model has a layer of security and pr -
How Many Ways Might iPhone X's Face ID Go Wrong?2017-09-14 15:53:11
When Apple unveiled its iPhone X on Tuesday, officials highlighted the device's advanced functionality, including what truly could be a game changing -
First Impressions: iPhone X Garners Lots of Cautious Thumbs Up2017-09-13 18:16:50
Apple on Tuesday raised the curtain on its next-generation iPhone X, and it so far has been greeted with praise -- though tentative -- from early hand -
Apple Unveils Highly Secure, High-Priced iPhones2017-09-12 18:55:00
Apple has made its long-awaited iPhone splash, accompanied by announcements of major upgrades to Apple Watch and Apple TV. The company launched two ne -
Putin: Whoever Rules AI Rules the World2017-09-12 15:47:07
Russian President Vladimir Putin last week poked the nest of anxieties over the use of artificial intelligence to gain power in a video address to stu
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Could You Form an Emotional Bond With a Self-Driving Car?2017-09-23 10:35:54
We love our cars, but what about vehicles we don't control? A new project explores this emotional divide. -
iTunes Movie Rentals Now Good for 48 Hours2017-09-22 22:18:18
Apple previously only gave renters in the US 24 hours to finish a rented movie. -
iFixit iPhone 8 Teardown Finds Qualcomm Gigabit Modem2017-09-22 22:18:18
The teardown reveals Qualcomm's fastest modem, but a missing feature is holding it back. -
Apple Watch Is Sprint's First CDMA-Free Phone2017-09-22 22:18:18
The new Apple Watch is the first device on Sprint's network to make phone calls without having ever connected to the carrier's old CDMA network. -
Microsoft, Facebook Complete Transatlantic Marea Internet Cable2017-09-22 22:18:18
The massive internet cable, which runs from Virginia Beach, Virginia, to Bilbao, Spain, can transmit up to 160 terabits of data per second. -
London Slams the Door on Uber2017-09-22 22:18:18
Transport for London (TfL) will not be renewing Uber's license to operate in the city after concluding that Uber is 'not fit and proper to hold a pr -
GE's Stunning 'Unseen Stars' Takes Over Grand Central2017-09-22 22:18:18
GE celebrates women in STEM with a dazzling light show, and PCMag stopped by for a peek. -
Xbox 'Duke' Controller Available for the Holidays2017-09-22 22:18:18
Hyperkin are set to deliver Microsoft's 16-year-old controller in updated form this year. -
Walmart Will Deliver Groceries to Your Fridge While You're Out2017-09-22 11:14:24
Walmart and August team up to test a new in-home delivery concept: dropping off packages inside your home even if you're not there. -
Windows Store Rebranded to Microsoft Store2017-09-22 11:14:24
Microsoft's digital and physical stores will soon use the same name, but will they both expand to offer the same products? -
In China, VR Using HTC Vive Doesn't Need a PC Anymore2017-09-22 11:14:24
A partnership with Dalian Television and Beijing Cyber Cloud means consumers only need a Vive, not a PC to hook it up to. -
Hidden NES Golf Game on Switch a Tribute to Satoru Iwata2017-09-22 11:14:24
The game is playable once a year on July 11 and should act as a way of remembering the much-loved former president and CEO of Nintendo.
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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2017) review: Competition pushes this competent tablet down2017-09-25 07:00:00
Lenovo’s ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2017) does little to differentiate itself from the company’s first-generation X1 Tablet, and we’re
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Intel Core i9 review: The fastest consumer CPU prepares for Ryzen war2017-09-25 03:01:00
Intel. Strikes. Back. The massive 18-core Core i9-7980X and 16-core Core i8-7960X are the chipmaker’s response to AMD’s Ryzen Threadripper -
Intel launches 8th-gen Core desktop chips, claims the Core i7-8700K is its best gaming chip ever2017-09-24 23:05:00
Intel pushed further ahead into its 8th-generation Core series with the launch of its mainstream desktop chips Sunday night, including the 6-core/12-t -
Confirmed: Radeon RX Vega won't get 4-way multi-GPU support in games2017-09-24 06:13:00
On Thursday, AMD released Radeon Software 17.9.2, a driver that unlocks 2-way multi-GPU support in the company’s newly released Radeon RX Vega g -
Easy fixes for six common laptop problems2017-09-22 16:21:00
We live and work in a cold, cruel world where our laptops can take a lot of abuse. Regardless of how gentle we try to be, our notebooks will probably -
Intel kills its standalone Project Alloy VR headset, as PC-powered VR wins out2017-09-22 16:12:00
Intel has decided to halt development on its Project Alloy standalone VR headset, executives said, as a standalone headset proved to be no match for P -
AMD Radeon phases out the CrossFire brand as multi-GPU gets more complicated2017-09-22 15:09:00
When AMD released the Radeon Software 17.9.2 drivers that enabled support for multi-GPU solutions in Radeon RX Vega cards this morning, the announceme -
Best Buy is selling the Ring Solar Panel for $202017-09-22 13:35:00
If you have a Ring Stick Up Cam but balked at the extra $50 for the solar charging panel, we've got a weekend project for you. Right now Best Buy has -
This week in games: Grab Outlast for free, Battleborn ends active development2017-09-22 12:00:00
I’ve spent fully 50 percent of my week playing Divinity: Original Sin 2 and it’s one of the best CRPGs I’ve ever played. Probab -
Radeon RX Vega graphics cards get 2-way multi-GPU support in Radeon Software 17.9.22017-09-22 09:44:00
AMD fixed a glaring flaw in Radeon RX Vega’s potential prowess late Thursday. Radeon Software 17.9.2 adds the ability to use multiple RX Vega gr -
Five to Try: Minecraft adds cross-platform fun, and XOutOf10 gives Android that iPhone X look2017-09-22 09:23:00
Be sure to grab this week's most enticing new Android apps and games. -
JBL Everest Elite 750NC wireless headphone review: As much—or as little—noise cancellation as you want2017-09-22 09:00:00
Light, compact, and feature-rich headphone for those on the go.
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How Major League Baseball is using Apple’s ARKit to increase fan engagement2017-09-25 07:00:40
Last week, I slipped away from Disrupt for a couple of hours to watch a Giants game at nearby AT&T park — or, more precisely, watch a -
Marketing startup Synup gets $6M Series A to help brands manage their online reputation2017-09-25 06:44:06
Synup, a startup that helps marketers monitor where their brands are mentioned online, announced that it has raised $6 million in Series A fundi -
Synthace raises a £7.3m Series A to bring open source to biotech2017-09-25 06:18:02
Synthace, a UK startup using open source technology to make process in biotechnology move faster, has raises a £7.3m Series A round. New i -
Inkitt, a ‘reader powered’ book publisher, raises $3.9M to discover the next best-selling author2017-09-25 04:25:40
Inkitt, which bills itself as “the world’s first reader-powered book publisher,” has raised $3.9 million in pre-series A fundi -
Photo marketplace Picfair raises £1.5M, aims to ‘weaponise’ photographers2017-09-25 04:19:01
Picfair, the London-based photo marketplace founded by ex-journalist Benji Lanyado, has raised £1.5 million in new funding — capital -
Backed by Accel, GlowRoad helps Indian women build home businesses2017-09-25 03:26:41
Indian e-commerce company GlowRoad is built on a simple premise. By connecting manufacturers with resellers and using drop shipping, it keeps ev -
TechCrunch’s Startup Battlefield Australia joined by leading Aussie names2017-09-24 19:00:35
As you’ve probably gathered TechCrunch is headed to Australia to find the most disruptive early-stage startups, in partnership with ELEVAC -
Report: Jared Kushner used a private email server for White House work2017-09-24 17:46:28
President Donald J. Trump’s son-in-law and official White House adviser, Jared Kushner, used a private email server — set up after t -
SAP is buying identity management firm Gigya for $350M2017-09-24 17:13:45
SAP, the German enterprise software giant, today announced an acquisition to strengthen its hybris e-commerce division. It has acquired Gigya, a -
The cambrian moment in our innovation economy2017-09-24 12:30:05
According to Re-Imagine group chairman and serial tech entrepreneur Peter Hirshberg, we are at a decisive moment in our innovation economy. -
The Startup Alley from this week’s TechCrunch Disrupt San Francisco2017-09-24 10:11:13
At TechCrunch Disrupt San Francisco we always have a huge and varied array of companies presenting. Here’s a taster of the Startup Alley f -
The new electronic police state2017-09-24 09:30:57
Although the Fourth Amendment protects us and our “effects” from “unreasonable searches and seizures,” Customs and Borde
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The Roadmap to Setting Up a Successful Startup2017-09-25 02:20:06
If you are looking to start a new business, your brain will be bustling with hundreds of ideas. The internet will provide you a hundred more startup i -
Online Dating with the Hily App: A Review2017-09-23 07:37:07
Hily is a dating website. Like many dating websites, it has a sizable community of registered users as more and more people are now attracted by the p -
6 Things Universities Should Start Teaching Marketing Students2017-09-22 10:01:17
The number of institutions that are offering marketing courses is ever rising as more people seek to quench their intellectual thirst in this field. E -
The Launch of iPhone X is Already Slowing Down the iPhone 8 Sales2017-09-21 08:08:33
Before the official release of iPhone X, experts at Apple had predicted that it would hurt the sales of the available iPhone 8. This seems to be happe -
10 Best Audio Recording Software2017-09-20 11:31:33
In today’s article, we are going to talk about the best audio recording software, which is a somewhat unusual topic, as most of you probably don -
6 Tips For Incorporating Web Scraping Tools Into Every Facet of Your Business2017-09-19 04:47:14
Overall, the internet has nearly doubled in size every year since 2012, making it undoubtedly the greatest asset available for your business. Effectiv -
Flaticon Review: The Largest Free Icon Collection2017-09-17 10:01:21
Flaticon is an icon download website which provides thousands of free icons to the users. As the name itself implies, most of the icons on this websit -
10 Best Android Apps for Saving Money2017-09-16 04:22:00
With the number of apps designed to encourage spending, people are often surprised to discover just how many are meant to offer savings. Some provide -
This is the Best iPhone in the Market2017-09-15 00:36:51
Every iPhone has been great in its own way. -But even among the greats, there is the best. Before his death in 2011, Steve Jobs dedicated himself to p -
Asus ZenFone 4 Selfie Series Launched in India2017-09-14 06:18:23
Asus Launched the ZenFone 4 Selfie series at an event held in Delhi. There are two different variants of the device launched which are the Zenfone 4 S -
SpaceCDN Review – A Cheap CDN with Real Value2017-09-13 07:31:43
The transparent backbone of the internet responsible for delivering content is known as a Content Delivery Network. A CDN provides every piece of cont -
10 Best Apps for High School Students2017-09-11 09:23:59
High school is one of the hardest periods for teenagers as there is always something to study and professors really want the students to be the best t
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Tech Q&A: Best routers, low airfares, Facebook privacy, dangerous cellphones and more2017-09-24 07:00:00
Q: Every time I hold my phone up to my head, I wonder if it’s giving me cancer. -
Using tech to get a good night's rest2017-09-23 07:00:00
Most of us know about circadian rhythms and the sleep cycle. We have a basic idea of REM. We know it’s best not to wake up during a deep sleep. -
Walmart will deliver groceries to your fridge while you're out2017-09-22 16:15:00
Hate putting away groceries? -
iOS 11 has a neat trick that makes setting up your iPhone 8 way easier2017-09-22 16:15:00
So you've bought a new iPhone 8 Plus or iPhone 8, and you're ready to set it up and replace your older model. -
'I will rape you' post put on Facebook to advertise Instagram2017-09-22 10:31:00
Instagram used a user-generated image which included the text "I will rape you before I kill you, you filthy whore!" to advertise on parent company, -
President Trump suggests Facebook ad controversy part of 'Russia hoax'2017-09-22 09:35:00
In a tweet on Friday morning, President Donald Trump intimated that the Facebook ad controversy was part of the "Russia hoax" dispute that has been -
Apple's next big thing is here: iPhone X's 5 best features2017-09-22 08:55:00
The iPhone X is packed with cool tech that make it Apple’s most important iPhone since it “reinvented the phone” in 2007. -
Hidden NES golf game on Switch a tribute to Satoru Iwata2017-09-22 07:30:00
On Monday, it was revealed that Nintendo is shipping every Switch console with a hidden copy of the 1984 NES game Golf running in an emulator. -
How Siri helped me connect with my autistic son2017-09-22 07:00:00
I know I’m a bad mother, but how bad? I wonder for the hundredth time as I watch Gus deep in conversation with Siri. -
Facebook will release Russia-linked ads to Congress, Mark Zuckerberg says2017-09-21 16:19:00
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said the social network would hand over the political ads that were purchased by Russian operatives to Congress. -
Islamic State backers find new way to share propaganda: Instagram2017-09-21 12:16:00
As the Islamic State continues to search for new methods to recruit members and share its propaganda, it's turned to social networks, such as Faceboo -
How NASA is trying to save earthquake and hurricane victims2017-09-21 11:10:00
What if you are still alive, but buried beneath rubble and with limited time left?
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Yubico's new authentication key is super tiny and works with USB-C ports2017-09-25 08:00:02
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Microsoft and Facebook just laid a 160-terabits-per-second cable 4,100 miles across the Atlantic2017-09-25 07:56:49
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The case for Apple to finally just make a TV2017-09-25 07:30:02
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Uber is well on its way to gathering 1 million signatures in London petition2017-09-25 04:50:06
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Star Trek: Discovery boldly goes where no Star Trek show has gone before2017-09-25 00:49:50
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A night at the museum for grown-ups2017-09-24 16:00:02
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This mobile game lets you snoop through a lost phone2017-09-24 15:00:02
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Twitter is testing a Twitter Lite Android app in the Philippines2017-09-24 14:00:02
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Watch Star Trek: Discovery’s fantastic main title sequence2017-09-24 13:39:34
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Inside Syd Mead’s visions of the future, from Blade Runner to Tron2017-09-24 13:00:02
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Michelin wants to reinvent the wheel for the driverless age2017-09-24 12:00:02
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What it's like to spend 8 months on a fake Mars mission2017-09-24 11:00:04
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2018 Honda Odyssey lands 5-star overall vehicle score from NHTSA2017-09-25 07:46:50
Honda is taking some time to brag on its 2018 Odyssey minivan. The vehicle earned a 5-star overall vehicle score from the NHTSA. The Odyssey earned th -
Force rebooting an iPhone 8 is like a Konami code2017-09-25 07:16:43
It may sound prehistoric, but there will always be times when you need to forcibly turn off your smartphone. That may be because it froze or, in the c -
LG V30 to also get Second Year Promise warranty2017-09-25 06:31:46
The LG V30 hasn’t yet actually landed in US shores but it is already sweetening the pot, so to speak. In addition to possibly having one of the -
Sony Xperia XZ Premium DxOMark score fails to impress2017-09-25 05:47:32
You’d think that years, nay decades, of experience in the digital camera market, not to mention a head start in the smartphone camera market wou -
Android “Check for Updates” button now actually gets latest version2017-09-25 05:07:33
Every Android user has been there, whether or not they own a Nexus or an OEM device. They hear that the latest Android version has been rolled out for -
Huawei Maimang 6 official, 18:9 screen, 4 cameras2017-09-25 04:17:42
Even before the Huawei Mate 10 could break cover, it seems that its “smaller” sibling has gotten a head start. In China, Huawei officially -
8th gen Intel Core desktop processors launched for gamers, creators2017-09-25 03:29:30
Smartphones and tablets may have cannibalized a large chunk of the PC market, but there is still one segment where the venerable desktop remains uncha -
Samsung SM-G888N0 “Galaxy X” foldable phone certified in Korea2017-09-24 21:58:16
It seems that Samsung is really making true its word that it will finally be making available one of its most hyped moonshot devices. Over at Korea&rs -
iPhone 8 Plus is now DxOMark’s highest rated phone camera2017-09-24 21:12:47
Camera benchmark specialists DxO just recently revised their testing procedures and ratings to make room for modern smartphone camera features. And th -
Apple says iPhone 3D Touch multitasking gesture will return in iOS 112017-09-24 11:00:26
On iOS 10, the iPhone had two ways of bringing up the multitasking feature for quickly switching between apps: the commonly known double-tap of the ho -
Kohl’s will soon accept your Amazon returns2017-09-24 10:00:48
Earlier this month a new partnership between Amazon and Kohl’s was announced, with the brick-and-mortar retailer starting to sell the online gia -
Twitter Lite begins testing on Android for slow data speed markets2017-09-24 09:00:58
Facebook may have paved the way with the “lite” versions of its various apps, but now other social networks, including Twitter, are gettin
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Mercedes-Benz’s $1 billion electric car ‘attack on Tesla’ is missing a zero, says Elon Musk2017-09-25 05:08:25
Daimler, Mercedes-Benz’s parent company, announced last week a $1 billion investment in electric car and battery production in the US. As with a -
First Tesla Model 3 spotted in Germany2017-09-24 13:39:05
After a Tesla Model 3 was spotted in the Netherlands earlier this month – making it the first in Europe, there was another sighting in another E -
This week’s top stories: Tesla to discontinue rear-wheel drive Model S, a close look at the Model 3, and more2017-09-23 19:36:45
In this week’s top stories: As deliveries continue to increase, we learn more about the Tesla Model 3, Tesla discontinues its cheapest Mode -
Trek’s new 2018 CrossRip+ cyclocross ebike will speed hardcore commutes2017-09-23 11:48:07
I’m in Wisconsin visiting with in-laws this week but when I heard that Trek announced its new CrossRip+ ebike, I knew it would be a great opport -
Close look at Tesla Model 3 with new deliveries2017-09-23 10:26:18
As Tesla Model 3 vehicles start to get into more hands, it looks like the “friend non-disclosure agreement” that appeared to prevent more -
Tesla Model 3: how the keyless and phone entry works and user manual2017-09-22 14:39:52
As we reported yesterday when Tesla updated its mobile app to support Model 3, the automaker’s new vehicle is using a phone-based unlo -
Green Deals: Ryobi 14-inch 40V Cordless Electric Chainsaw $169, more2017-09-22 14:01:41
Home Depot offers the Ryobi 14-inch 40V Brushless Cordless Electric Chainsaw for $169 shipped. That’s a $30 savings off the regular price a -
International Trade Court rules Suniva and US Solar panel industry injured – what does it mean and who will be hurt2017-09-22 12:36:12
At 11.07 AM this morning, in Washington DC, the United States International Trade Commission ruled 4-0, in agreement with Suniva that the US Solar Pan -
Tesla Factory: new drone flyover shows new buildings as plant grows to support Model 3 production2017-09-22 12:09:13
Tesla’s Fremont factory is already one of the biggest building in the world in terms of footprint and yet, the automaker has been expanding it r -
Tesla Model 3: interesting look at powertrain and chassis through first responders guide2017-09-22 11:09:34
Tesla’s first responders’ guides for Model S and for Model X gave some interesting insights into the company’s two flagship veh -
German automakers don’t have Tesla’s Supercharger network, but other companies are stepping up2017-09-22 10:24:19
With every new EV announced by German premium automakers, EV enthusiasts ask “but where is their Supercharger network?” The new all-electr -
EGEB: San Fran/Oakland sue Exxon Mobil/BP/Shell/others; South Korean panels to rule?; Fisherman sue the wind; more2017-09-22 09:00:50
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Is beaming down in Star Trek a death sentence?2017-09-25 02:07:37
Ahead of Discovery, we look to Trek's past to suss out specifics of how transporters work. -
Iceland authorities weighing options after neo-Nazi site registers there2017-09-23 10:30:15
The racist site has been at a .is domain for more than a week. -
PUBG vs. Fortnite: A game-genre copycat face-off heats up2017-09-23 10:00:57
Industry precedents and a breakdown of how similar Fortnite's new mode is to PUBG. -
Shareholders force Zuckerberg to give up plan for non-voting shares2017-09-23 09:30:32
The plan would have further cemented Zuck’s total control over Facebook. -
Possible good news about climate change leads to confused coverage2017-09-23 09:00:06
Did warming projections just get blown up? No. No they did not. -
The VW California XXL is an amazing camper van2017-09-23 08:38:09
It sleeps four, has a kitchen and bathroom, and even a massive panoramic roof. -
CCleaner malware outbreak is much worse than it first appeared2017-09-23 05:30:46
Microsoft, Cisco, and VMWare among those infected with additional mystery payload. -
In spectacular fail, Adobe security team posts private PGP key on blog2017-09-23 05:00:14
Since deleted, post gave public and private key for Adobe incident response team. -
iFixit’s iPhone 8 teardown finds a smaller battery and lots of glue2017-09-23 04:00:21
Apple’s latest gets a 6 out of 10 repairability score from the teardown experts. -
Liveblog: Satya Nadella lays out Microsoft’s vision at Ignite2017-09-22 15:00:45
At 9am ET on Monday, the Microsoft CEO will kick off the week-long Ignite conference. -
Fitbit Ionic review: Meet the $300 fitness-focused smartwatch2017-09-22 12:15:25
Fitbit knows how to make an exercise device; what about a smartwatch? -
4K titles on iTunes can only be streamed, not downloaded2017-09-22 11:56:05
You also can't stream 4K videos from YouTube either.
