Jonathan Takiff

This story originally appeared in The Daily News on March 8, 1988.

Disruptive digital technology has kept us entertained and on top of the communications game. What's coming next?

T-Mobile's John Legere is ready to pick another fight, this time against America's "hated" cable and satellite TV companies.

Comcast's link with iHeartRadio will funnel radio personalities like Elvis Duran and stations like Z100 through Xfinity X1 cable TV boxes. At the same time, a legal ruling this week has forced Comcast to disable the X1's ability to remotely schedule recordings.

For holiday gifts, check out new celebrations of classic rock originals from Jethro Tull, Bob Dylan and the Eagles. You can upgrade your Samsung Galaxy S6 or newer phone with the improved ($90) Samsung Gear VR headset.

Better than a money-back guarantee, a local coding boot camp doesn't charge students until they're gainfully employed in the field.

Boomer-focused products and services aim to keep you healthier and happier.

The attendees are seated, the wine flows, and the sound could use some work at the new Fashion District music venue.

SMG venue management giant shifts ownership, again.

Tech progress has consequences from the customer tracking of Google and Bing search engines. Amid the latest 4K TVs, videogame systems and self-driving cars, maintaining your privacy must be a concern.

The security hack of Uber, like that of Equifax, has attracted the interest of Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro.

Nifty headphone alternatives from Bose and Plantronics, the new voice-activated Sonos streaming speaker, a trendy multi-cooker from VitaClay, and cool gaming systems from Nintendo and Microsoft top our holiday wish list.

To offer the best prices for Black Friday shoppers, TV makers and retailers offer leftovers and basic new models missing features found on today's top sets.

E-bikes are a bright spot in the bicycle industry, sparking many to saddle up, even as total bicycle unit sales are on the decline. Local pundits will tell you why.

Metropolis Farms is nurturing the urban, indoor growing business in South Philly warehouse spaces. The marijuana industry is driving equipment sales.

SAP's new Co-Innovation Lab rewards tweakers of its software with products to call their own.

Home pregnancy testing can be stressful and an eco-disaster. Not so Lia, developed by two UPenn pals and just endorsed by the FDA and peers at TechCrunch Disrupt Berlin.

Rovi/TiVo has won a patent infringement case against Comcast - the reason you can no longer remotely program your Xfinity X1 DVR.

Living-room-style concert venues are multiplying - and how sweet is that?

Change your use pattern, just a little, and you can save a big bundle with Xfinity Mobile - enough to justify the purchase of a new, high-end Apple or Samsung phone.