Image: NetMotion If you don’t want to wait years to see how 5G turns out then you may want to consider the NetMotion Mobility solution that is available now and provides reliable, stable, and secure connectivity. Emergency responders, utilities, and transportation businesses currently use it and the technology has proven …
Read More »Does your iPhone need a new battery? Find out with iOS 11.3
Is your iPhone running slow? Is it being throttled by iOS to prevent it from crashing? Would a new battery help restore it to peak performance? Here’s how you can use iOS to find out. Must read: iOS 11 is such a mess, Apple showcased a bug in latest iPhone …
Read More »Coros Omni smart cycling helmet hands-on: Protection, music, and safety
While wandering through the Showstoppers hall at CES in January, I stumbled across the Coros booth because I saw a bike helmet and GPS watch being displayed. I cycle to work and the fact that the helmet could initiate a text to my wife if I crashed was a compelling …
Read More »For $15,000, GrayKey promises to crack iPhone passcodes for police
Federal judge: FBI doesn’t have to reveal details of iPhone hacking tool A little-known Atlanta, Ga.-based tech outfit appeared seemingly out of nowhere this month with a bold claim — that it can crack the passcodes on even the most recent iPhones, a feat managed by only a select few. …
Read More »Here's how to disable Emergency SOS on iPhone and Apple Watch
Video: How to check if your iPhone battery needs to be replaced When Apple released iOS 11 in the fall, it included a feature called Emergency SOS on iPhone and Apple Watch. It enables users to automatically call for help and alert contacts in the event of an emergency. If …
Read More »Fitbit announces its first wearable for kids, new mainstream smartwatch
Video: Apple beats Fitbit and Xiaomi to the top wearables spot Fitbit, it appears, is no longer discounting the fact that wearable customers want the best of both worlds: A fitness band that is capable of tracking everything from sleep to workouts while providing access to an app store, notifications, …
Read More »Neato announces Botvac D7 Connected: Robot vacuum controlled by your smartphone, Google Home, or Amazon Echo
Image: Neato A couple of years ago, I bought a Neato Botvac to help with the daily vacuuming required on our hardwood floors due to the dog hair from my chihuahua and pomeranian, not to mention the five people living at home. It was great, but also a bit of …
Read More »Is Apple planning the death of the iPhone X's most controversial design feature?
The “notch” While most users seem oblivious to iOS annoyances, visual design changes quickly become one of those “love-it-or-hate-it” things. And no iPhone design feature has been as controversial as the “notch.” But if a report by ETNews is correct, this feature could be gone by 2019. Must read: The …
Read More »Samsung vs Apple: Galaxy S9 screen beats iPhone X's, new display tests say
Video: Samsung Galaxy S9: Checking out the specs The Samsung Galaxy S9’s display has been given an A+ and ranked the best-performing OLED screen on the market, according to test outfit DisplayMate. Apple’s first ever OLED smartphone, the iPhone X, earned that title from DisplayMate last year with its full …
Read More »Mujjo's leather iPhone X cases are tough to beat
I’m not a huge fan of using a case on my smartphone. I feel like they add too much bulk, and hide the phone’s design. I realize how foolish this sounds, especially with the cost of phones rising – I’m an accidental drop away from an expensive repair. Shortly before …
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