Every tech magazine comes out with a “best products of the year” list at around this time. Readers love lists—and it is shopping season, after all. Plus, it’s an easy story to do: Just open up a Web browser and start searching for the best of everything, then rewrite what you read online. Maybe throw in a few outliers, so the list is less generic than the […]
Eventually, you’re going to need extra storage—especially as modern technology enables higher-quality videos, photos, and other media. The SanDisk Extreme 900 Portable SSD ($499.99 for 960GB) is a versatile, higher-capacity solid-state drive (SSD) that can take its fair share of knocks. It’s not going to turn heads in terms of style, but if you’re looking for speedy transfers, the Extreme 900 should definitely be on your short […]
While some users are looking for advanced security features or ruggedized drives to take into the field, many are simply looking for a reliable and fast place to store their data for travel. The Oyen Digital MiniPro 3.1 USB-C Portable Solid-State Drive ($299 for 1TB) does exactly that with its sleek design and fast data transfer speeds. On top of that, it’s one of the most affordable […]
Cyber Monday 2016 is here! As consumers gear up to snag tech devices at discounted prices, e-retailer Amazon has plenty of limited period offers to lure holiday shoppers! Barely have people recouped from the Black Friday specials and Amazon is enticing shoppers with not-to-be-missed offers on a gamut of devices. Tech Times has curated a list of some of the best available deals from Amazon as part […]
Trump team rejects effort to push vote recount | Reuters Top News | Mon Nov 28, 2016 | 10:35pm IST ‘+Reuters.inlinevideo.title+’ ‘+Reuters.inlinevideo.length+’ ‘); } WASHINGTON Donald Trump’s transition team on Monday pushed back against an emerging effort to recount votes from the Nov. 8 presidential election, calling it “nonsense,” but not offering any evidence to back the president-elect’s weekend tweet alleging millions of illegal votes. The Green […]
SEOUL South Korea’s Samsung Electronics Co Ltd (005930.KS) will consider splitting itself into two as proposed by U.S. activist hedge fund Elliott Management, Seoul Economic Daily reported on Monday citing an unnamed source. A split would allow the heirs of the founding Lee family to strengthen their grip on the global smartphone leader, the crown jewel of the Samsung Group business empire. Elliott proposed a split in […]
Details regarding Apple’s rumored iPhone 8 have been making the rounds over the last couple of weeks. A new report claims the company is working with LG on a new 3D dual-lens camera. Ever since Apple released the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus in 2014, the company has used more than just the larger 5.5-inch displays of its Plus models to differentiate it from its 4.7-inch […]
Samsung has officially recalled all Galaxy Note 7 due to faulty batteries that caused many handsets to explode or catch fire. The smartphone is no more officially available in the market but its Grace UX is being rolled out to other devices. Grace UX is the updated version of TouchWiz, which is currently available in most of Samsung phones. Grace UX was first launched in Galaxy Note 7, […]
LG is looking to redeem itself and win over consumers with its impending LG G6, the successor of the LG G5 flagship. To ensure that the LG G6 does not meet the dismal fate of the modular LG G5 smartphone, the company is pulling out all stops for upcoming handset. LG is leaving no stone unturned to ensure that the next-gen smartphone finds favor with consumers. We […]
While the latest-gen iPhone 7 may be blowing up and causing burns, Apple fans can take some respite in the fact that the older iPhone 4 is sturdy and functions even after being exposed to harsh elements. A man from Pennsylvania who misplaced his iPhone 4 has gotten lucky and reportedly had the handset returned. Not only did Michael Guntrum retrieve his iPhone 4 unexpectedly, but the fact […]
U.S., Peru seize $30 million in fake dollars, biggest bust ever | Reuters ‘+Reuters.inlinevideo.title+’ ‘+Reuters.inlinevideo.length+’ ‘); } WASHINGTON U.S. and Peruvian agents have seized a record $30 million in counterfeit dollars in the biggest netting of fake greenbacks ever by the U.S. Secret Service, the agency said on Thursday. The stash was discovered when more than 1,500 Peruvian police, along with Secret Service agents, carried out searches […]
While it is struggling as a company, Cyanogen Inc. is effectively leading a community of developers in providing constant and timely stream of CyanogenMod updates. Take the case of the CyanogenMod 14.1 nightlies. They are already based on Android 7.1 Nougat and they just expanded support for a second batch of Android devices. CM 14.1 Supported Devices Development of CyanogenMod 14.1 was announced last August, and several days […]
The Samsung Galaxy S7 edge is undoubtedly one of the best smartphones of 2016. Reports suggest that the mobile phone is also at the top of the list for emitting the lowest electromagnetic radiation level. Electromagnetic Radiation Specific absorption rate (SAR) is an indication that establishes the amount of radiation absorbed by humans while using a cell phone. Higher SAR indicates that the device is emitting more electromagnetic […]
The Tuesday after Thanksgiving is called Giving Tuesday, and T-Mobile is feeling generous, so T-Mobile Tuesday is turning into #GivingTuesday next week. The weekly giveaways called T-Mobile Tuesdays have proved widely popular so far, and next week, T-Mobile is taking things to the next level. For #GivingTuesday, the Uncarrier plans to use its weekly giveaway for charity. As part of the promotion, T-Mobile will donate up to $500,000 […]
Chinese phone supplier Huawei has supplanted Samsung as the second most profitable smartphone brand globally in Q3 2016. Apple continues to remain atop the list, having enjoyed 91 percent of all smartphone profits this year. Huawei, meanwhile, enjoyed 2.4 percent of the pile, earning an estimated $200 million for smartphone sales during the aforementioned quarter. Huawei Places Second It should come as no surprise that Apple has […]
Black Friday is just around the corner and customers now have an idea of deals on offers by various retailers. TVs are one of the most popular items on Black Friday and customers can get a good bargain on various types of TVs from various retailers. Here are some of the best TV deals and bundles from Amazon. Best 4K TV Deals 4K TVs offer great clarity and fuller […]
Scientists from the University of Central Florida (UCF) may just have created one of the Holy Grails in mobile technology. The team has announced that they have developed a supercapacitor battery prototype that could charge in seconds but power devices for several days. The UCF battery technology is not exactly that novel as it builds on the traditional supercapacitor concept in its promise to revolutionize the way we […]
The global recall of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 has cost billions of dollars to the company. It seems that Samsung is trying to recoup some of its lost revenue by selling three-year-old refurbished phones. Some may find this Black Friday 2016 deal great while some may tag this as the worst tech deal of the year. Galaxy Note 3 Specs Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Note 3 in […]
Headphones are an ideal accessory for people who want to have a great music listening experience. A number of retailers including Best Buy, Amazon and more are offering discounts on popular headphone brands such as Beats, Skullcandy and more this Black Friday. Here are some of the best 2016 Black Friday headphone deals that customers can take advantage of this holiday season. Beats Beats by Dr. Dre […]
After a flurry of rumors, OnePlus 3T has already hit the market. Now, does it live up to the hype? The tech world is already testing, scrutinizing and possibly tearing the device down or subjecting it to some cruel torture — all to bring the public the most revealing insights about this new piece of technology. Reviews are coming out of the press as we speak and […]
Samsung kicked off the Android 7.0 Nougat beta program for its flagship Galaxy S7 edge and Galaxy S7 smartphones in early November. Thanks to the beta program, users of the handsets in the United States, China, the UK and South Korea could register and get access to the firmware’s beta version once they were selected. Those excited by the news will be a little disheartened to know that […]
The holidays are just around the corner, and along with it comes the time to have to think about what gifts to get for your loved ones. For our readers who are thinking about getting a gift for a friend or family member who is into video games, here are a few suggestions. Pixel Pals Lights (Photo : PDP) Let’s start off with something cute in the […]
We check out some of the best Black Friday 2016 deals that are on offer on 4K TVs from several retailers such as Target, Walmart, eBay, Best Buy and Newegg. Walmart Walmart has already revealed some of its offers for Black Friday 2016. The deals become available from Thursday, Nov. 24, post 12:01 a.m. ET. The retailer has the following 4K TVs up for grabs at discounted prices. Phillips […]
HTC has announced its 2016 Black Friday deals, offering massive discounts to customers on an array of HTC products. A previous Tech Times report highlighted that HTC started an early Black Friday deal that ended on Nov. 14. The early Black Friday HTC deals included a number of items, such as the HTC 10, One M9 and more. Customers who were unable to take advantage of these deals […]
