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So much for secrets. Ahead of Samsung’s Galaxy Note 7 announcement event on Aug. 2, we now have our first look at how the smartphone’s iris scanner will work. In a video posted to YouTube (and originally published on China’s … Continue reading →

We first heard that Neil Gaiman‘s epic novel America Gods was being made into a TV series last year, and now we finally have a look at what the adaptation looks like.  The trailer for the series about a war … Continue reading →

The upcoming Rio Olympics have been plagued by the specter of possible trouble in the city, from pollution, to Zika virus, to security concerns, but none of that matters because, as usual, puppies fix everything.  At least that’s the message … Continue reading →

I blame Pokémon Go for the frustration that took a good chunk of my work week. Well, Pokémon Go and 3D printers.  Let me back up.  On Monday, my colleague Raymond Wong posted a story about a 3D-printed Pokédex. It’s … Continue reading →

To say Twitter became a bit hectic this week is an understatement. Arguments and taking sides went on for the entire seven days, to varying levels of bitterness.  From Trump vs. Hillary to Taylor vs. Kanye to Ghostbusters vs. Hordes … Continue reading →

The dream of piloting a Star Wars X-wing fighter is now a reality thanks to Hot Wheels. The company unveiled its X-wing Fighter Carship this week at Comic-Con and the fully operational race car is as cool as it sounds.  Featuring … Continue reading →

Pokémon Go is easy enough for anyone to pick up, but if you want to catch ‘em all, you’ll need to master the art of throwing Poké Balls. For the most part, catching a Pokémon in the game is as … Continue reading →

It’s the height of Comic-Con season, and as anyone who’s been to the convention knows, there’s nothing quite like it.  SEE ALSO: ‘A Hundred Thousand Worlds,’ an exploration of modern geek culture, is our next MashReads pick Con-goers have seen … Continue reading →

Evan Blass, better known as @evleaks on Twitter, is notorious for posting leaks and details on new Android phones and iPhones in advance of their official reveals. In a tweet sent out on Friday, Blass claims Apple will announce this … Continue reading →

It’s no longer enough to just sell a premium smartphone — even for a lot less than Apple and Samsung — with excellent performance and decent enough cameras. People are demanding more. They want something beyond the phone experience.  SEE … Continue reading →