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T-Mobile's merger with Sprint just took a huge step toward closing
T-Mobile’s tumultuous merger with Spring has received a major vote of confidence from Federal Communications Commission chairman Ajit Pai.
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Avengers assemble
Disney can finally add the X-Men to the MCU
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With the deal, Marvel is clear to add characters from X-Men and Fantastic Four into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Months after announcing intentions to acquire 21st Century Fox, Disney on Tuesday said the deal will officially close a little after 9 p.m. PT tonight. The deal paves the way for Marvel to bring the X-Men and Fantastic Four to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Bob Iger,...
Apple lays off over 200 employees from autonomous vehicle project
Apple laid off 200 employees from Project Titan, the autonomous vehicle project it had been working on for years marking a new point for the project.
Apple CEO Tim Cook Teases New Services Coming in 2019
With new models of AirPods, iPads, and iPhones all expected at some point in 2019, Apple fans have plenty to look forward to. But Apple also has exciting new services on the horizon, according to CEO Tim Cook. In an interview with CNBC, Cook revealed the company is gearing up to launch new services in 2019, though he stopped short of divulging details. Given the number of rumors over...
AT&T Is Getting Roasted for Advertising Fake 5G
AT&T’s push into fake 5G has begun and it hasn’t exactly led to the results the carrier was hoping for. Last month, we reported AT&T was going to begin advertising fake 5G on its 4G LTE phones, an endeavor that begun this week. Needless to say, the carrier’s fiercest competitors have responded with some pointed roasts. In case you are unfamiliar with 5G, it is the next-...
Tile Wants to Add its Tracking Technology to Everything
Tile is best known for those little square trackers you can use to track your luggage and other valuable possessions. It’s a way for consumers to add tracking technology to possessions that don’t otherwise have the capability. In the future, Tile wants to bypass the tracking tag and embed its technology right into your possessions. Tile is partnering with chip makers to add integration...
Amazon Has Record-Breaking Holiday Season
Just as sure as Christmas will arrive, we'll receive information on Dec. 26 about what an amazing holiday season Amazon had. And truth be told some of the numbers this year are a bit mind-blowing. This year Amazon saw its customers more items than ever before with top items including the Echo Dot, L.O.L. Surprise! Glam Glitter Series Doll, Bose QuietComfort Headphones, and more....
T-Mobile, Sprint Inch Closer to Completing Mega-Merger
T-Mobile and Sprint are due to merge into a single entity in 2019, but both companies need a whole bunch of approvals from the United States government as well as regulators before that's official. It certainly looks like there won't be any significant setbacks, though. The wireless industry's reshaping merger could be completed within the first few months of next year. In an...
Apple's Expanding Throughout the US, Dropping Into Rivals' Territories
Apple announced this week that, over the next few years, it'll significantly expand its operations in the United States. While Cupertino will remain the location for its headquarters, the company confirmed several parts of the country where entirely new campuses or larger offices are set to open. With doors opening throughout the U.S., Apple expects its workforce to gain 20,000 jobs by...
Foxconn, TSMC Report Strong Sales Even as Apple's iPhone Stumbles
Apple's latest iPhone models are struggling due to weak demand, but two major Asian suppliers picked up the slack and posted strong sales last month. The iPhone XS and the iPhone XR can't generate significant sales. The mobile industry appears to be oversaturated, and consumers are hanging onto their smartphones longer than ever before. Still, that hasn't hurt two of Apple's longtime...