Apple ordered to fling some spare change at wireless patent troll

In related news: $7.3m-richer troll wanders into Lamborghini garage... Apple has been ordered to pay Core Wireless Licensing $7.3m for infringing on two patents covering mobile communication. The amount is a rounding error on the iPhone giant's book…

FCC chairman confirms he will step down, make way for Trump choice

Read our quick review of Tom Wheeler at the helm of the US regulator Analysis  Following weeks of speculation and a refusal to state his plans, on Thursday chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Tom Wheeler, announced he would step…

'Battlezone' Classic Mode fulfills the promise of '80s VR

It's been 36 years since Atari released Battlezone and effectively created the first-person shooter in the process. The game's immersive periscope viewer and vector graphics influenced decades of game design and provided arcade goers with a…

Nintendo has sold nearly 200,000 NES Classic Edition consoles in the US

Evernote Will Not Implement Controversial New Privacy Policy

Evernote tonight announced that it no longer plans to implement a controversial new privacy policy that caused some Evernote users to threaten to stop using the service. The policy was scheduled to go into effect on January 23, 2017 and allowed Ever…

The Dwarf Planet Ceres Has a Dark Secret

Timelapse of a “persistently shadowed” crater on Ceres. Image: NASA/JPL-Caltech/UCLA/MPS/DLR/IDA You thought those bright spots on dwarf planet Ceres were cool? That was only the half of it. Ceres is also covered in dark spots, craters that—because …

Meanwhile, Facebook Was Back at Trump Tower Today

Facebook returned to President-elect Trump’s 5th Avenue lair today, but you won’t hear the company talk about it. Joel Kaplan, Facebook’s Vice President of public policy was meeting with Trump himself to discuss...well, Facebook declined to comment …

The Obscenely Complex Way the Rebels Stole the Death Star Plans in the Original Star Wars Expanded Universe

Rogue One is hitting theaters, and with its release, we now have an “official” answer to how Princess Leia received the plans to the Death Star in A New Hope. In years past, however, when the old Expanded Universe flourished, there was another expla…

A Jailbreak for iOS 10.1.1 and the iPhone 7 is Very Likely on the Way!

Luca Todesco has announced that he will very likely release a jailbreak for iOS 10.1.1 that will work on the iPhone 7!The jailbreak will use a Kernel and Root exploit just released by Project Zero Team. This morning Todesco tweeted, "There is a high…

Apple Posts Another Two Apple Watch Ads: Go Surf, Go Ride [Video]

Apple has posted two new ads for the Apple Watch entitled, 'Go Surf' and 'Go Ride'.Go Surf:Catch a workout with every wave. Add Apple Watch to your wish list, and unwrap the Gift of Go. Share Article:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,  …

Twelve South Announces BookBook Case and New Journal Case for iPhone 7

Twelve South has announced the launch of a BookBook case and new Journal case for the iPhone 7.We are pleased to announce today that not only do we have your favorite vintage BookBook available for the iPhone 7, but we are also introducing an all-ne…

Apple posts two new ”Go” ads for Apple Watch Series 2

Replacing a lost AirPod will cost you $69

If you want to replace a lost AirPod, be ready to fork over $69. Apple has detailed the service pricing for its new wireless AirPods. The wireless earphones come with a one-year limited warranty that covers audio defects and free replacements for…

Beginner’s Guide: How to Play Super Mario Run

Super Mario Run is finally available on the iPhone and iPad. It’s Nintendo’s first real game on the mobile device and it’s true to its form. It’s a side-scrolling automatic runner and you play the game using just one hand (and one finger). The gam…

Breather Finds Affordable Spaces for Events, or to Work or Co-Work for a Day

If you need a meeting room, conference hall, photo studio, or other venue for an event or meeting with someone you’d like to impress, Breather can help. The service is kind of an AirBnb for professional and coworking spaces, complete with listings a…

Bear is everything we wanted Apple’s Notes to be

'Notes' is perhaps Apple’s best-designed and most disappointing app...

How to Rename Apple Magic Mouse in Mac OS

By default Mac OS will name a Bluetooth device like an Apple Magic Mouse as “Name’s Magic Mouse”, which makes it easy to identify. Some Mac users may wish to change that and assign a different name to their Magic Mouse or to rename the Magic Mouse h…

You Can Now Download Super Mario Run for iPhone

Super Mario Run, the highly anticipated debut Mario game for iOS, is now available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch users. The game is designed for playing one handed on a mobile device, as Mario continuously runs, you tap to jump as you collect coi…

Super Mario Run Available for iPhone and iPad

As promised, Super Mario Run for the iPhone and iPad launched on Apple’s App Store on Thursday. The game marks Mario’s first official appearance on Apple’s mobile devices and was first teased this fall, and if the hype is any indication productivity…

Brydge Keyboards for iPad Go in Sale at Best Buy Starting 12/15

My favorite accessory for my iPads has been the line of Brydge aluminum keyboards.  These are first-class, full featured, Bluetooth keyboards that use a unique, secure hinge attachment to the iPad. The result looks a lot like a MacBook. Now, Brydge …

It's now illegal in the US to punish customers for posting bad web reviews

Consumer rights law forbids retaliation for poor scores President Obama has signed into effect a new law that bars businesses from punishing customers for giving bad reviews.…