If you're in the market for a smart TV, Netflix believes you should buy one from LG or Sony. The streaming service has updated its "recommended TV" list for 2016 and it features models from LG's 2016 4K webOS 3.0 TV line and Sony's Android 4K TV line.


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Nintendo's Miitomo Gains 1 Million Japanese Users

Miitomo, Nintendo's first smartphone app, is doing very well in Japan. The app, released on March 17, has been used by more than a million people on Android and iOS. Japan could be unique with its reception of Miitomo, but it'll certainly rack up many additional users elsewhere.


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Graphene-Based Wearable Patch Able To Monitor Blood Sugar

A thin, wearable graphene-based patch may provide a more convenient way for diabetics and others to monitor their blood sugar levels and receive medication. A team led by Dae-Hyeong Kim at Seoul National University has created a prototype of the device.


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LG Rolling Out New "X" Series Phones This Week

The X cam and X screen, two new phones from LG, are rolling out this week. LG's latest mid-range handsets are beginning their roll out in South Korea and they'll reach other "key markets" shortly, including countries in Europe, Latin America, and Asia.


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SE In New iPhone Stands For "Special Edition"

Apple has finally explained what "SE" stands for in the recently launched 4-inch iPhone. According to VP Phil Schiller, the letters stand for Special Edition and that name is somewhat odd if Apple intends to release new versions in the new few years.


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Taxi Drivers Riot Over Uber In Indonesia

Uber's presence has brought about riots from taxi drivers in numerous countries and the latest area affected is Indonesia. Taxi drivers in Jakarta have blocked roads and attacked vehicles belonging to drivers for Uber and similar services. Drivers want Uber to be banned.


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Assassin's Creed Now On Xbox One Backwards Compatibility List

Microsoft's latest update to its Xbox One backwards compatibility list includes Assassin's Creed, Dark Void, and Grid 2. Those games join a few others (incl. Alan Wake and Pac-Man) that were added last week. With these additions, there are 145 games on the list.


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Spotify Grows To 30 Million Paying Users

Spotify now has more than 30 million paying subscribers, confirming its top position in the music streaming industry. Daniel Elk, the company's founder, announced the customer stat, but he did not mention how many non-paying users there are. Spotify had 20 million in June 2015.


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FBI Postpones Hearing, Reveals It Could Unlock iPhone Without Apple

Someone has stepped forward and provided the FBI with a seemingly viable way into the iPhone 5c used by the San Bernardino shooter. Using the third-party's tactics, the FBI can break into the phone, removing the need for Apple's assistance, which it has withheld.


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Bundle-less PlayStation VR Preorders Begin March 29

Sony has changed its mind regarding preorders for the PlayStation VR. When preorders were announced, Sony only said it would be offering a $499 bundle that included the PlayStation Camera and two Move controllers. It's reversed that decision and will sell the headset.


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Tesla Using New Google Glass To Improve Car Building

Tesla is reportedly using Google's Enterprise Edition wearable at its factory in Fremont, California. Electrek claims the headset has been used to enhance Tesla's car building. APX Labs, whose software can be found on the Enterprise Edition, publicly lists Tesla as a customer.


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Former Intel CEO Andy Grove Dies At 79

Andy Grove, co-founder of Intel and the company's former CEO, has passed away at the age of 79. Intel announced his death on Monday, though it did not provide any details. While at Intel, Grove helped keep the chip maker alive and his work was vital to Intel's success.


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Doom Trailer Reveals Six Multiplayer Modes

Bethesda's latest trailer for Doom reveals the game's six multiplayer modes: Soul Harvest, Freeze Tag, Warpath, Clan Arena, Domination, and Team Deathmatch. Recently, Bethesda also introduced the nine multiplayer maps that'd launch with the upcoming game.


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Apple Watch Base Price Drops By $50 to $299

Apple has reduced the base price for the Apple Watch for the first time since its release last year. You'll now be able to pick up a unit for $50 less, with the Watch beginning at $299. The price cut was announced during Apple's iPhone event earlier today.


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iOS 9.3 Available Today With Night Shift, Other Features

Apple will roll out iOS 9.3 today, which includes some new features, among which is Night Shift. With Night Shift, your display can shift away from blue light, potentially improving your sleep at night. The feature functions similarly to tools like F.lux and Twilight .


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Apple Has A Robot That Tears Down Old iPhones

Liam is the name of a robot used by Apple to break apart old products. The many-arm robot tears down devices to help the environment by allowing Apple to recycle large parts of the iPhone. Liam can help Apple recycle materials like silver, cobalt, and lithium.


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Facebook Dropping BlackBerry This Year

Facebook will stop supporting BlackBerry 10 and BBOS by the end of this year, putting BlackBerry in a more difficult spot. The network's departure from BlackBerry comes after WhatsApp (owned by Facebook) announced it'd stop supporting the barely used platform.


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Google Will Bring Internet Access To Cuba

Cubans will receive an alternative to their government-run internet services, according to US President Barack Obama, who today announced Google would help expand WiFi and broadband in the country. How exactly Google is going to service parts of Cuba has not been revealed.


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Apple Unveils iPad Air 3 With A 9.7-inch Display, A9X SoC And Up To 256 GB Of Storage

As expected, Apple has updated its iPad Pro lineup of tablets with a new 9.7-inch device. The new tablet is called Apple iPad Pro 9.7 and is basically a scaled-down version of the bigger 12.9-inch iPad Pro. Regardless of smaller size, the tablet packs some serious hardware.


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Apple Announces More Affordable iPhone SE, Packs Powerful A9 Chipset And Costs Only $399

Since iPhone 5C, Apple had nothing to offer to budget-oriented customers. Many think that the iPhone 5C was a miss, but the current market is demanding more affordable devices and therefore Apple has decided to give another shot with the completely new iPhone SE.


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