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There was a time that technology was predicted to roughly double in power each year. But is this true for modern smartphones? Are they still getting dramatically faster?

London regulator announces Uber ban

Ars Technica Sep 22, 2017 | 05:54 am

Uber has 21 days to appeal the ruling, which could affect 40,000 drivers.

Machine-learning cloud platforms get to work

Ars Technica Sep 22, 2017 | 05:00 am

Analytic platforms as a service (PaaS) could shorten machine-learning learning curve.

Former opera singer’s language learning app on its way to becoming most funded Kickstarter app ever

Android Authority Sep 22, 2017 | 04:17 am

Fluent Forever received $100,000 in funding within the first hour of its launch and is on course to smash the previous Kickstarter app funding record.

Friend Request film review: Another Facebook horror film? Yes—and it’s solid

Ars Technica Sep 22, 2017 | 04:00 am

Tech commentary isn’t as good as 2015’s Unfriended, but it’s still solid horror.

Google’s new trade in program can bag you up to $388 off a Pixel

Android Authority Sep 22, 2017 | 03:25 am

The new scheme could save you big bucks on a Google Pixel, but the prices may come as a disappointment overall.

The HTC U11 Plus could be coming soon with an 18:9 display

Android Authority Sep 22, 2017 | 02:44 am

The HTC U11 Plus with an 18:9 display could be coming soon. Is it too little too late for the struggling Taiwanese OEM or a perfect follow-up to the U11?

Judge overturns local law that effectively banned drones over small town

Ars Technica Sep 22, 2017 | 02:00 am

Newton, Mass. wanted drone pilots to get permission to fly at or below 400 feet.

Another court tells police: Want to use a stingray? Get a warrant

Ars Technica Sep 22, 2017 | 02:00 am

DC Court of Appeals: Even if you know the police can track you doesn’t mean they should.

Google announces zero-touch enrollment for enterprise customers

Android Authority Sep 22, 2017 | 01:47 am

Google is removing a massive pain point in putting new Android devices into the hands of enterprise customers with its new zero-touch enrollment.

Wrecker’s Revenge – Gumball is Cartoon Network’s latest wacky mobile game

Android Authority Sep 22, 2017 | 00:30 am

The platforming title, based on The Amazing World of Gumball TV series, is available for free in the Play Store.

Xiaomi’s next flagship might finally feature wireless charging

Android Authority Sep 21, 2017 | 17:27 pm

It appears that Xiaomi has officially joined the Wireless Power Consortium, which means that its next flagship device might feature wireless charging.

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Are smartphones still getting faster? Does Moore’s law still apply?

London regulator announces Uber ban

Machine-learning cloud platforms get to work

Former opera singer’s language learning app on its way to becoming most funded Kickstarter app ever

Friend Request film review: Another Facebook horror film? Yes—and it’s solid

Google’s new trade in program can bag you up to $388 off a Pixel

The HTC U11 Plus could be coming soon with an 18:9 display

Judge overturns local law that effectively banned drones over small town

Another court tells police: Want to use a stingray? Get a warrant

Google announces zero-touch enrollment for enterprise customers

Wrecker’s Revenge – Gumball is Cartoon Network’s latest wacky mobile game

Xiaomi’s next flagship might finally feature wireless charging