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Nastier version of IoT botnet could brick your smart toaster

Two new versions of a nasty botnet called BrickerBot were spotted in the wild by researcher Pascal Geenens, who reported

YouTube Kids brings cartoons and bright colors to your smart TV

YouTube Kids' mobile app is fine if your young ones are content to watch videos on a tablet, but what

‘Heroes of the Storm’ adds everyone’s favorite ‘Overwatch’ hero

Last month, Blizzard announced it would revamp its MOBA game, Heroes of the Storm, in a huge patch released in

Sling tries to lure customers with an AirTV bundle

Sling has realized that it also needs a dirt-cheap hardware offering to help hook wary users into cutting the cord.

DC is launching its own streaming service with a show TNT killed

DC Entertainment is getting into the streaming space with help from Warner Bros., according to The Hollywood Reporter. What's more,

Apple AI Expert Says Computers Should Augment Human Failings

Apple product designer and Siri co-founder Tom Gruber gave a TED Talk today, where he covered his vision of the

Drone dogfight shows what happens when unmanned swarms collide

Two drone swarms took to the skies earlier this year to study the future of aerial warfare. No shots were fired, but the friendly dogfight gave researchers the first data on live action combat between groups of autonomous drones.The post Drone dogfight shows what happens when unmanned swarms collide appeared first on Digital Trends.

Some Galaxy S8 users are having a hard time wirelessly charging their phones

Users are complaining that Samsung's latest flagship Galaxy S8 is exhibiting problems maintaining a steady charging rate when paired with certain wireless chargers and power adapters.The post Some Galaxy S8 users are having a hard time wirelessly charging their phones appeared first on Digital Trends.

Apple is planning to transform its retail stores into social spaces

Apple is preparing to make some changes to its biggest Apple Store locations, with a new series of educational workshops set to debut at the end of May, and a new look for the Genius Bar.The post Apple is planning to transform its retail stores into social spaces appeared first on Digital Trends.

Apple’s next iMac could have server-grade hardware, and cosmic-ray-resistant memory

Despite earlier rumors to the contrary, the iMac is alive and well. Apple has re-affirmed its support for the platform, and promised desktop Mac die-hards that they’ll see an update sometime in the coming year.The post Apple’s next iMac could have server-grade hardware, and cosmic-ray-resistant memory appeared first on Digital Trends.

Samsung’s next smartphone might have a 98-percent curved screen

Samsung's next smartphone screen may curve around all the edges of a future phone's body, rumor has it. But lamination issue are posing a bigger challenge than the company anticipated.The post Samsung’s next smartphone might have a 98-percent curved screen appeared first on Digital Trends.

Apple is finally refreshing the Mac Pro – here’s everything we know so far

It’s been more than three years since Apple refreshed, updated, or even addressed the Mac Pro. Thankfully, the modular pro-grade PC is slated for a big upgrade in 2018, or 2019. Or sometime in the future. Probably.The post Apple is finally refreshing the Mac Pro – here’s everything we know so far appeared first on Digital Trends.

Back up aerial images on the fly with Seagate and DJI’s portable hard drive

Designed to transfer files right after landing, the Seagate DJI Fly Drive is a portable drive designed specifically for drone pilots. A built-in MicroSD card slot and rugged design allows for transfers on location.The post Back up aerial images on the fly with Seagate and DJI’s portable hard drive appeared first on Digital Trends.

Sapphire details Pulse line of AMD 500 series graphics cards

Sapphire has expanded its upcoming range of RX 500 series graphics cards with a new Pulse lineup. They use the same high-end components of the Nitro+ series, but have cheaper cooling solutions for a reduced cost.The post Sapphire details Pulse line of AMD 500 series graphics cards appeared first on Digital Trends.

Smartphone adoption will soon match total population in Brazil

While the world's growing population continues to present a challenge for food and energy production, the smartphone industry seems to be having no trouble keeping pace -- if that population growth is taking place in Brazil.The post Smartphone adoption will soon match total population in Brazil appeared first on Digital Trends.

AT&T expands its LTE coverage to include residents in rural Georgia

AT&T, making good on a promise to the Federal Communications Commission, has completed an LTE rollout to rural parts of Georgia. Starting this year, customers can get 25Mbps for $60 a month.The post AT&T expands its LTE coverage to include residents in rural Georgia appeared first on Digital Trends.