Nintendo faces lawsuit over design of Switch controller
The unique, detachable controllers of the Nintendo Switch may in fact be not so unique. That's the claim of a game accessory company which as filed suit aiming to block sales of the Switch.
TWB Podcast: With Disney & Facebook, are we reaching streaming content overload?
TWB Podcast: With Disney's Netflix split and Facebook's Watch, are we reaching a streaming content overload?
Apple’s vision for the future of AR revealed in new patent
Apple's push into augmented reality is taking new steps forward. Details of how Apple plans to use an AR headset complete with gesture control are in a new patent filing.
Adobe’s Flash Player will officially be put to rest, in 2020
The once essential Adobe Flash player is now being put out to pasture, eventually. Adobe announced the end of the line for Flash, but developers will still have a few years to make the transition.
Mac malware goes undetected for over 5 years, can take over webcams and record keystrokes
A strain of malware that’s been infecting Macs for over 5 years was just discovered. It's not the most sophisticated thing out there, but it can record webcams and track keystrokes.
Apple invests in OLED plant for future iPhone screens, reducing reliance on Samsung
The upcoming iPhone will feature an OLED display produced by rival Samsung, so when Apple sells an iPhone, Samsung profits. Now Apple's taking steps to change that arrangement and further OLED technology.
Trends with Benefits: Comic-Con, Return of Atari, Elon Musk and the Hyperloop
The latest news from Comic-Con, the return of Atari and Elon Musk's Hyperloop dreams are all covered on today's episode.
Trends with Benefits: Facebook VR for the masses, Samsung’s LED movie screen
Facebook's standalone Oculus VR headset will be $200 and Samsung debuts a 33.8 ft. LED movie screen that could revolutionize theaters.
The first Tesla Model 3 is set roll off the assembly line today
The much anticipated Tesla Model 3 is expected to begin rolling off the assembly line today. Production began nearly 2 weeks earlier than planned, and the line of people waiting for their Model 3 continues to grow.
Trends with Benefits: Facial recognition in the iPhone and fighter jet tech for bicyclists
The next iPhones may ditch Touch ID and use Facial Recognition instead. Would you want a camera that is always on?
Future iPhones could ditch Touch ID for facial recognition, feature OLED screens
Even more evidence is emerging that Apple is working on an alternative to Touch ID for future iPhones, and that new way of unlocking the phone may involve facial recognition.
Trends with Benefits: The iPhone at 10 and Livestream your life for free internet
Taking a look back at 10 years of the iPhone and a look forward to the iPhone 8. Plus, would you livestream your life for free internet ?
Trends with Benefits: Xbox One X unveiled, Amazon’s Dash Wand with Alexa
The Xbox One X has supports full 4K and backward compatibility; Will you buy it? Also, Amazon's Dash Wand with Alexa may give it an edge.
Trends with Benefits: Apple’s Homepod and a Super Nintendo World theme park
Will Apple's Homepod be able to surpass Google Home and Amazon Echo? Also, Super Nintendo World will now have a real-life Mario Kart attraction; Which character would you play as?
Trends With Benefits: Apple’s Siri-enabled Smart Speaker and a Robot Preacher
Siri Smart Speaker: Apple will reportedly debut a Siri-enabled smart speaker at next week’s WWDC. Clearly designed to compete with Echo and Home, there are some key functionalities that seem to be lacking. However, advanced acoustics technology among other features are what they think will set them apart. Ready for a Robot Preacher?: Whether you’re […]
Trends with Benefits: Star Wars 40th Anniversary, Dubai RoboCop, T-Mobile Digits
Image used with permission by copyright holder Image used with permission by copyright holder Image used with permission by copyright holder Star Wars in the correct order: DT Staff writer Keith Nelson Jr. recently watched 7 of the 8 Star Wars movies for the FIRST TIME. On this, the 40th anniversary of the debut of […]
DT Daily: WannaCry cleanup tool restores files on Windows XP machines
Over a week after the initial attack, cleanup after the WannaCry ransomware attack continues. A new tool released today can unlock files held hostage on Windows XP machines.
Trends with Benefits: Google plans to run your home; would you sky-dive from a drone?
As expected, Google unveiled some remarkable tech at the I/O conference this week. Most of it revolves around machine learning and data mining everything a user sends google, even photos.
DT Daily: Google Home adds features to top Amazon Echo
The battle between Google Home and Amazon’s Alexa is heating up as Google announces 3 new features for Google Home at I/O 2017.
Trends with Benefits: Google Docs phishing scam, Elon’s tunnel, and comedian Shane Torres
Did you receive a Gmail invitation to a Google Docs app this week. This was certainly fake and a very advanced attempt by hackers to infiltrate accounts. The DT roundtable of experts weighs in.
DT Daily: Facebook shares data on emotionally vulnerable teens with advertiser
Data used by Facebook used to determine when users are feeling either stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed among other things was included in a report delivered to a Facebook Advertiser.
DT Daily: Nintendo’s New 2DS XL signals new life for the 3DS line
Nintendo continues to make console news, this time introducing the New 2DS XL. This move seems to signal that the 3DS line won't be replaced by the Nintendo Switch.
Trends with Benefits: What gaming system do you most want & did a drunk guy just start a robot war?
Nintendo knocked it out of the park with the Switch and expects to sell 10 million consoles this year. But is the Switch the console for you?
Trends with Benefits: Google Home, Food Tech & would you stay at a Star Wars “WestWorld”?
With billions of people on the planet, the advancement of food technology will be more important than ever. That means humans will need to adapt as well. Would you be willing to eat 3D printed meat?
Trends with Benefits: Nintendo kills the NES Classic and who will win the Robot Fight, Japan or USA?
Why would Nintendo stop making the wildly popular NES Classic? That's question #1 for our roundtable of experts today. Question #2 will be, where can you find the remaining few still in stores.
Trends with Benefits: Project Scorpio smokes the PS4 Pro; Are you ready for Comcast Mobile?
Microsoft's been secretive about Project Scorpio, if that's even its real name. But they've finally revealed some of the specs for the new system including 4K gaming. Our roundtable of experts weighs in.
Trends with Benefits: The Galaxy S8 challenges Apple & Elon Musk’s mind-melding AI?
The rumor mill is over, as the Galaxy S8 is finally available. Is it the best smartphone on the planet right now? Also, should AI devices be implanted into brains? Our panel of experts weighs in on these topics and more.
Trends with Benefits: Does the Yahoo data breach mean Russia knows your Final Four picks?
While all the news surrounding the breach of 500 million Yahoo accounts is about Russian hackers, we want to know if Yahoo Fantasy Sports is secure. Is your bracket safe? How about your Fantasy Football league?
Trends with Benefits: The latest Wikileaks revelations and Airbus wants to change your commute
Just how credible are the latest round of CIA hacking allegations coming from Wikileaks? Should you change up how you use technology? Our roundtable of experts has answers.
Trends with Benefits: Is the Nintendo Switch worth the hype & how to buy a pizza with your shoe
This week on Trends with Benefits our roundtable of tech experts dives into the new Nintendo Switch, Space X's Moon mission, and Pizza Hut's 'Pietop' shoes.
Trends with Benefits: 5G may allow you to cord cut everything & home exoskeletons are becoming a reality
The next evolution of wireless connectivity is starting to take shape. 4G LTE will be a thing of the past when 5G finally arrives, and wireless carriers are starting pre-commercial testing this year. So when will you get to use it?
Trends with Benefits: Elon Musk is boring a hole under LA, would you take a pilot-less flying taxi?
Why is Elon Musk digging a tunnel underneath LA? Is The Boring Company really legit? Will either tunneling or flying taxi's be a true solution to congested traffic? We have answers on this week's episode of Trends with Benefits.
DT Daily: Apple relocates WWDC 2017, expect to see iOS 11
The iPhone came into existence 10 years ago, so what will Apple do to mark the anniversary of its revolutionary smartphone? Our first hints will be at WWDC 2017 with the debut of iOS 11.