It seems we rarely use our phones and computers anymore without some kind of connection to the web. Whether it’s through 3G, LTE, or Wi-Fi, we’re always looking to be connected to the internet.

Microsoft knows we’re always looking for ways to improve our connectivity and that’s why it’s figured out a way to fix a concern some internet users are having with Wi-Fi tethering.

The Windows 10 maker has created software that can intelligently adapt the power consumption of a smartphone to maximize battery life while keeping up a Wi-Fi hotspot that can be used by other devices to connect to the internet.

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Late last week we found out that the FBI can’t hack Apple’s latest iPhones. In fact, according to its director, the tool used to extract information from the San Bernardino iPhone 5c can’t be used on anything newer than the iPhone 5s. Not even the iPhone 5s which was launched simultaneously with the iPhone 5c can’t be hacked that way.

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Tesla earlier today issued a recall for the Model X, the company’s well-received crossover SUV based on the Model S platform. The reason for the recall lies in a design flaw affecting the vehicle’s third row of seats. Specifically, a faulty locking hinge on the last row of seats could potentially cause the seats to collapse forward during a crash.

While there have been no reported incidents to date, Tesla obviously wants to get ahead of the problem as early as possible.

“Despite [15] prior successful tests and no reports of a third row seat slipping in any customer vehicles,” Tesla said in an email to affected owners, “we have decided to conduct a voluntary recall as a precautionary measure and will be replacing all affected third row seat backs.”

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The new Galaxy S7 edge is my favorite Android phone ever. In fact, it’s my favorite phone period in terms of hardware. In just a few short years, Samsung has gone from selling cheap-feeling plasticky flagship smartphones to building smartphone hardware that is absolutely best in class. Combine that with a gorgeous 5.5-inch Super AMOLED display in a shockingly compact form factor for a phablet, and you’ve got a recipe for success.

No phone is perfect though, and the S7 edge definitely ships along with some annoying issues. Thankfully though, a new update will fix the biggest complaint many users have with their new Samsung phablets.

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Since its release last year, the Apple Watch hasn’t exactly taken the world by storm. Sure, the device launched with a lot of hype and fanfare, but the Apple Watch hasn’t exactly become the homerun many believed it would be. Tellingly, Apple has still never disclosed sales figures for the Apple Watch. But to be fair, Tim Cook has said that sales have increased with each passing quarter.

The fact that the Apple Watch didn’t instantly become a revolutionary product, however, isn’t necessarily a troubling warning sign. Indeed, if we take a look back at Apple’s storied history, we see that it took some time for products like the iPod and the iPhone to truly become global phenomenons. That being the case, proponents of the Apple Watch have justifiably argued that we should reserve judgement on the device until the second-generation model is released.

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The latest episode of Last Week Tonight tackled another major subject that will always affect your life: Credit reports. Specifically, HBO’s John Oliver took a closer look at credit reporting errors, as well as the companies who are responsible for the mistakes that end up in your credit reports. Furthermore, John Oliver also explained how credit background checks work and goes into how they are riddled with errors that could prevent you from getting a job or apartment.

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Those kids these days with their iPhones and their Twitter and their Facebook… why can’t they be obedient and polite like they used to be? That’s the question that one mother recently asked when she decided to deliver a brutal cure to her kids’ social media addiction by first shooting and then sledgehammering their iPhone. And yes, it was all caught on video.

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Bargain hunters, we just came across a killer deal that we had to share with you. The Trainium Clear Cushion Premium Clear Case Hard Back Panel + TPU Bumper for Apple iPhone 6/6s is always a tremendous value at $9.99. This crystal clear case offers good protection and grip without masking the iPhone’s slick design. And what’s more, it has a remarkable 4.5-star rating on Amazon with nearly 2,700 reviews.

Well if you thought $10 was a good deal for this case, you’re in for a treat: Right now it’s on sale for just $2.49 with free Prime shipping.

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Over this past weekend, Marvel held several early press screenings for Captain America: Civil War. Although the movie doesn’t hit theaters for nearly a month, Marvel allowed critics to share their general reactions.

If you thought moviegoers might have finally reached superhero fatigue, think again — nearly every early review for Civil War has been glowing.

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Consumer interest in the Tesla Model 3 is beyond what even the most optimistic of Tesla supporters could have envisioned. In just one week, Tesla managed to secure over 325,000 reservations from buyers all to eager to plunk down $1,000 for the right to buy a car that they may not realistically see until 2019 or 2020.

As Elon Musk indicated via a recent tweet, the volume of Model 3 preorders represents $14 billion in unrealized revenue, all accumulated in just a few days. Clearly, the question as to whether or not the public would show interest in a more affordable mass market EV from Tesla has been answered emphatically. But in the wake of Tesla’s Model 3 unveiling, a number of new questions have emerged.

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