Amazon, Google, Apple and Facebook, yes, the social network, make the cut for top honors of 2018. What’s on your list?
Author: Jefferson Graham, USA TODAY
What was tops in 2018?
Two billion items ordered from Amazon, 8 billion streams and a $22 million pay day for a young YouTuber tops our annual list of 2018 winners.
Photo tour: From the beaches to the hills, see the best of Los Angeles in one day
From the airport to Venice Beach, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, Hollywood Walk of Fame and ending at the Griffith Observatory for the best city views.
Readers: Cutting-the-cord services not as easy to get as promised
We heard from you on Twitter, Facebook and Reddit–YouTube has a blank spot in much of the midwest and what about Philo? We weigh in along with you.
Cutting the cord: Which cable TV alternatives make the grade
Talking Tech breaks down the pros and cons of Hulu with Live TV, YouTube TV, DirecTV Now, Sling TV and PlayStation VUE
If it’s Sunday, it’s time for Golden Game Night
Fickle audiences for Words with Friends, HQ Trivia & other games may be elsewhere. A chat room app that switched to games says video is the answer.
Uber adjusts rate structure for drivers
The re-balanced rates are aimed to encourage Uber drivers not to cancel accepted rides, but they’re not expected to offer drivers more money weekly.
Amazon wants to get Alexa into your car
A stand-alone Echo Auto dongle will be released in 2019. Amazon is cutting deals with auto makers to embed Alexa into their infotainment systems.
The new DJI Osmo Pocket a compact solution for shooting steadier video
The smallest gimbal on the market has a hefty $349 price, but it can fit in your pocket unlike other gimbals.
A peek at an even more entertaining ride, with new, big in-dash systems from Byton, Garmin
New in-dash systems at the L.A. Auto Show are larger: Byton’s is so big it stretches across the entire dashboard. Garmin’s promises better weather.