New Instagram Update Combines Permanent and Disappearing Direct Messages Into One Thread
Instagram today announced the rollout of a new Direct messaging update that will unite permanent text messages with disappearing photos…
Samsung Reclaims Title of World's Largest Smartphone Maker As It Recovers From Galaxy Note7
Samsung topped Apple as the world’s largest smartphone maker in the first quarter, as it continues to show signs of…
IDG Contributor Network: Microsoft pushes ahead with Redstone 3, the next big Windows 10 update
The Creators Update to Windows 10 hasn’t begun wide rollout yet, but already Microsoft is pushing out test builds of…
Void Star: Terrifying Silicon Valley Sci-Fi Only an AI Expert Could Pen
The AI thriller is as authoritative as it is imaginative, thanks to an author with a background in computational linguistics.…
Market intelligence company TrendForce says Lenovo’s market share is “on a decline”
Market intelligence company TrendForce released its Q1, 2017 report on the smartphone industry earlier today, and it indicates that Lenovo is struggling. According…
IDG Contributor Network: The secrets of password aging on Unix systems
If you’re a Unix admin, it helps to know how password aging is managed and how you can determine when…
Samsung beats Apple as eyes turn to iPhone 8
The latest Trendforce data shows Samsung beat Apple in smartphone sales as the euphoria around iPhone 7 is replaced with…
'Strong evidence' Apple working on custom power chips for 2019 iPhones
Apple is likely developing custom power management chips, working on the technology at facilities in Germany and the U.S., an…
Samsung Premium Care is an enhanced warranty program for the Galaxy S8
Samsung has officially launched an enhanced warranty program in the US for the Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus. Called Samsung…
Western Digital Reveals 'G-Drive USB-C' With High-Capacity Storage and MacBook Charging Capabilities
Western Digital today announced the newest addition to its G-Technology brand “G-Drive,” called the G-Drive UBS-C. The company said that…