Visa's Token Service generates fake CC numbers to keep your real ones safe
If you haven't heard yet, Cupertino just launched a digital wallet
called Apple Pay that randomizes your credit cards' numbers. The one
responsible for generating those fake numbers for Visa cards in
particular, is Visa itself, through its new Token... Read More ...
With Qualcomm's Snapdragon 210, even the cheapest smartphones will get LTE
While Qualcomm's dominating the premium and mid-range smartphone space,
MediaTek's been taking care of the other end of the spectrum until it
launched its premium LTE octa-core chipset recently. In China alone, 40
percent of the smartphones shipped... Read More ...
Stephen Elop wants to put the 'entirety of the Microsoft experience' in your hands
"Our new CEO is taking us through a transformational phase," said
Stephen Elop of Satya Nadella, Microsoft's recently crowned leader, to a
rapt crowd at CTIA earlier today. In a talk given during an afternoon
keynote session, Elop wanted to convey to... Read More ...
Microsoft's mid-tier Lumia 830 is coming to AT&T
Right now, AT&T doesn't offer much diversity in Windows Phones.
You're either choosing between the tiny and thrifty Lumia 635 or a
decked-out behemoth like the Lumia 1520. Thankfully, the network has
heard the calls for a mid-tier option -- it just... Read More ...
Moto 360 teardown reveals ancient chips, clever tech and a small battery
Motorola has been willing to offer a quick peek at the Moto 360's inner
workings, but let's face it: that doesn't really go deep enough to sate
your curiosity, does it? You don't have to worry, though, as iFixit has
torn apart the circular smartwatch... Read More ...
Engadget Daily: The best non-Apple news all in one place!
So, even aside from the bevy of news that came out of Apple's iPhone 6
and Watch event today, there was still a ton of pretty interesting reads
from the past 24 hours: Destiny developer Bungie spilled on what truly
separates the game from its... Read More ...
Twitter thinks it's a good fit for the Apple Watch and other small screens
Moments after Apple announced its latest devices to the world,
Twitter's President of Global Revenue, Adam Bain, came on stage at CTIA
to give his thoughts on the integration of Twitter with that much talked
about Apple Watch. Twitter was one of the... Read More ...
Taking Apple Pay for a spin: Hands-on with Apple's mobile payment service
Rumors of Apple working on a wireless payment service have been droning
on for years, so when the company introduced a mobile wallet-like
feature called Passbook more than two years ago, it seemed at the time
that such a service was inevitable in the... Read More ...
Sprint's new $50 unlimited plan is only for iPhone 6 (and 6 Plus) owners
Not in a framily yet? If you're in the market for one of Apple's new
iPhones, perhaps it's time to jump on the Sprint bandwagon. The
carrier's rolling out a new individual rate plan: $50 gets you unlimited
talk, text and data (and yes, that data is... Read More ...
Netflix makes it easier to marathon shows using your Chromecast
One of the most alluring (if dangerous) features of Netflix is its
auto-play feature -- that's how you end up watching half of House of
Cards when you only meant to check out one episode. Chromecast owners
haven't had that luxury, however, so Netflix... Read More ...
What's on your HDTV: 'Destiny', 'Captain America', 'Sons of Anarchy'
This week it's all about Bungie's next big game. Destiny has arrived,
and so far, it seems that things are going well for the heavily
internet-connected shooter. Of course, that's not all there is for our
TVs this week, as Sons of Anarchy begins its... Read More ...
The FCC wants tougher net neutrality rules for mobile devices
When the FCC crafted its first set of net neutrality rules, it treated
the mobile internet as a young space that needed less regulation to
thrive; it only asked that carriers disclose what they were doing and
avoid blocking apps. That directive may... Read More ...
LG's G Watch just got a $50 price cut in the Google Play Store
A handful of new smartwatches unveiled at IFA and beyond (we're looking
at you, Moto 360 and Apple Watch) are already making some still newish
models look a little long in the tooth. Take LG's poor G Watch for
instance - it's only been on the market... Read More ...
Microsoft is reportedly buying 'Minecraft' developer Mojang for $2 billion
Well, this is rather surprising: Microsoft is in talks to buy
Minecraft's developer, Mojang, according to a few different sources. The
Wall Street Journal says that the ever loose-lipped "person familiar
with the matter" has noted the deal is valued... Read More ...
Apple Watch: Much ado about nothing
I don't get it. Based on my demographic standing; by sheer dint of my
position within the tech press; as someone who grew up with the first
Macintosh in his house and a subscription to Macworld, I should be
standing and applauding and ferociously... Read More ...
Square Enix service lets you rent Final Fantasy games on your phone
Want to give Final Fantasy a try on your phone without paying a high
price or buying specific hardware? It's time to book a flight to Tokyo.
Square Enix has unveiled Dive In, a currently Japan-only streaming game
service that lets you rent titles on... Read More ...
Snapchat acknowledges jilted founder, settles legal spat
We've seen the whole "successful startup begets jilted cofounder" thing
many times before -- there's Facebook and Eduardo Saverin, Twitter and
Noah Glass and (most recently) Snapchat and Reggie Brown. The legal
battle that last pair has been... Read More ...
Intel's building a reference tablet for Android developers
Looking for a new, stable and regularly updated slate to develop on?
Intel has your back. The company says it's been working with Google to
create the "Intel Reference Design for Android," a developer tablet
designed to help device manufactures and... Read More ...
Apple reveals new iCloud pricing, but you still only get 5GB of space for free
It used to be that if you compared iCloud pricing to other online
storage services, Apple didn't look so hot. (Twenty bucks a year for
10GB?! Bye, Felicia.) Now, in a bid to better compete with bigwigs like
Google Drive and Microsoft OneDrive, Apple... Read More ...
Apple Watch will unlock your hotel room door, guide you home and more: the app roundup
You're at the Westin Grand in Berlin having a luxurious vacation. After
finishing a delicious bowl of mushroom consommé -- chanterelles are in
season, after all -- you stroll up the lavish center staircase toward
your room. Having left wallets in... Read More ...
Here's another reason you won't buy Intel's luxury wearable
Looking for a good way to alienate potential customers? Well, there's
always the tried and true method: lock your device down to a specific
carrier. Intel's MICA (My Intelligent Communication Accessory) $1,000
ballpark price tag and snakeskin... Read More ...
The iPhone 6 hands-on
One iPhone model. Two sizes. Aside from a suite of feature and software
improvements, the iPhone 6 is also getting upgraded in screen size --
the smaller version at 4.7 inches, with the Plus option at 5.5 inches.
The more petite iteration is what... Read More ...
Apple aesthetics: a look at the iPhone's design history
In order to properly appreciate the brand-spanking-new iPhone 6 and 6
Plus, you first have to examine its lineage. 2007's OG iPhone introduced
iOS to the masses, and 2013 saw the release of two separate models for
the first time. Today, the... Read More ...
Apple Watch vs. the competition: Is it worth the wait?
Long rumored and eagerly awaited, the Apple Watch is now a reality.
It's certainly not the first smartwatch on the block, but could it be
the best? The features look impressive, but we'll still need to get one
on our wrist and write a full review. In... Read More ...
We got our hands on the Apple Watch
The rumors, flying for many moons now, have turned out to be true. Meet
Apple's first wearable, the aptly, if uncreatively, named Watch. While
the name's a bit mundane, Apple's making a big effort to make the thing
as customizable as it can, with two... Read More ...
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