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Verizon’s 5G is blazing fast on the Galaxy S10 5G, if you’re on the right block

The Samsung Galaxy S10 5G is finally here, and we went to Chicago to test its 5G connectivity capabilities on Verizon's 5G network. Like with the Moto Z3 and Moto Mod, service is still limited, but it's super fast.
Emerging Tech

SpaceX scraps second effort to launch 60 Starlink satellites

Yesterday's planned SpaceX launch of 60 Starlink satellites was pushed back due to bad weather. Thursday's launch has also been postponed, so the company said it'll try again next week.
Cars

Aston Martin will revive James Bond’s DB5 at a price only Goldfinger can afford

Aston Martin will build 25 new versions of the DB5 from the 1964 James Bond film Goldfinger, complete with gadgets. These "continuation cars" will cost millions of dollars, but won't be road legal.
Cars

Volvo’s new app walks you through what to do after an accident

Volvo's Accident Advisor sends information on what to do after an accident directly to a driver's smartphone. Drivers can also use it to notify their insurance companies and find a repair shop.
Gaming

Splinter Cell may not be one of Ubisoft’s three unannounced games

Ubisoft's fiscal report included the news that pirate game Skull & Bones is delayed a year, but also included plans for three unannounced games. A Ubisoft dev tweeted that Splinter Cell was in development, but the company said otherwise.
Gaming

Hey, Google! Rivals Sony and Microsoft team up for cloud-based gaming solutions

Sony and Microsoft announced a new partnership focused on direct-to-consumer, cloud-based gaming and A.I. solutions. Sony will be bringing its video game and content-streaming services to Microsoft Azure data centers.
Mobile

The Asus Zenfone 6 goes its own way with flip-over camera and 5,000mAh battery

Asus announced the Zenfone 6, a new flagship phone for 2019, which goes in a different direction to others. It has a cool motorized flip camera, a 5,000mAh battery, and an almost stock version of Android.
Movies & TV

Make it so! CBS finally gives Star Trek: Picard series a title and official logo

The Star Trek: Picard series will feature the return of Patrick Stewart as Jean-Luc Picard and will premiere near the end of 2019, according to CBS. The show will explore Picard's life after the events of Star Trek: The Next Generation.
Gaming

YouTube VR app to bring more than 1 million experiences to Oculus Quest at launch

YouTube has announced that the company's VR application will be a part of the Quest launch, which goes down at the end of May. It will be delivering and over one million videos, including Emmy-award winning content.
Movies & TV

The Mad Queen rules over ashes in Game of Thrones’ final episode photos

HBO offered a preview of the final episode of Game of Thrones, which airs this Sunday on the cable network and brings to a close one of television's most popular sagas after eight seasons.
Social Media

Instagram ditches plans for stand-alone Direct messaging app

Instagram is shuttering it's stand-alone messaging app, Direct, after testing it since 2017. While the messaging features remain intact inside Instagram, the separate app will be discontinued in the next few weeks.
Cars

The 2020 Hyundai Elantra keeps an eye on the road even if you’re not looking

Hyundai has again updated the Elantra, one of its most popular and most affordable models. For the 2020 model year, the Elantra receives standard driving aids like lane-keeping assist and forward collision warning.
Smart Home

Amazon drops price of Panasonic’s Beard and Body Trimmer by a whopping 40%

Amazon is offering a 40% off deal on Panasonic's ER-GB80-S beard and body trimmer, which boasts stainless steel blades -- perfect for those with allergies -- set at a 45-degree angle to ensure the best cut.
Mobile

Amazon turns up the heat with the new Fire 7 and Fire 7 Kids Edition

Amazon has improved the new Amazon Fire 7 and Fire 7 Kids Edition by adding improved processors and doubling storage options. Best of all, it's done it without increasing the price for either device.
Mobile

FCC could require carriers to block robocalls. Here’s why they didn’t before

The FCC is considering making legal protections for carriers that want to block robocalls. In the past, carriers were worried about the legal implications of blocking legitimate robocalls, but these new protections could change that.
Android

Get ready for 5G speed: The Samsung Galaxy S10 5G has landed in the U.S.

Samsung announced a whopping four new Galaxy S10 devices, from the low-cost S10e to the triple-camera S10 and S10 Plus. But it's the Galaxy S10 5G that steals the show, as it's the first 5G-ready smartphone to hit the market.
Photography

Photographer sues Ariana Grande after she posts his images of her on Instagram

A professional photographer is suing Ariana Grande after she posted photos on Instagram that he'd taken of her. Grande used the post to promote one of her albums, but the photographer says she used the photos without permission.
Cars

Tesla’s recent Model S fires prompt the company to update its battery software

Following three Model S incidents where the cars caught fire while parked, Tesla has started pushing out an update for Model S and Model X batteries to improve their safety. The company is still investigating the cause of the fires.