This invention could completely change the way we drink beer at home
A couple of years back, I wrote about SYNEK, an exciting Kickstarter project that had the potential to change the way we drink beer at home. …
Year: 2016
‘Game of Thrones’ creators reveal why their original pilot was an epic disaster
The first episode of HBO’s Game of Thrones was a remarkable piece of television that showed the world that it was actually possible to make a …
Video shows how to replace peanut butter in a Reese’s Cup with Oreo filling
As I’ve mentioned countless times during my career at BGR, the Internet is a miraculous place full of wondrous things. Earlier this week I discovered …
Conan plays the new ‘Doom’ on the Super Bowl edition of Clueless Gamer
Clueless Gamer has become one of Conan O’Brien’s most popular recurring segments, but we’ve been seeing them far less frequently in recent months. Thankfully, when Conan does release a …
Unhackable brain scans may some day replace passwords
Security breaches affecting millions of users have come to light in recent years, yet we’re no better at protecting our personal data, or at picking …
Cool, 360-degree video showcases NASA’s Greased Lightning drone
Want to know what it’s like to pilot NASA’s remote-controlled plane dubbed Greased Lightning or GL-10? Then, you have to check out this 360-degree video. …
You can make a great website without writing a single line of code
I know what you must be thinking: Building and running your own website or blog is probably a complex job that involves some sort of …
15 WhatsApp tips, tricks and hacks to help you text like a pro
Earlier this week, Facebook announced that its WhatsApp messenger app now has more than one billion users, an impressive number considering that Facebook Messenger has …
A suicide bomber was behind a scary mid-flight explosion earlier this week
A Daallo Airlines pilot managed to safely land a plane after an explosion ripped through the jet’s fuselage a few days ago. All but one passenger …
Batman v. Superman, Miles Ahead, Get a Job, and 6 other new trailers of the week
It’s been a busy week for movie trailers and we’re here to recap the biggest ones including Batman v. Superman, Zoolander 2, and the new Ice Age. …
How to play the secret chess game hidden in Facebook Messenger
Hundreds of millions of people spend hours of their lives on Facebook every week, but there are some secrets that only a few of them have discovered. …
Police catch suspected burglar with help from his Twitter account
It’s one thing to tweet out when you’re at the ball game or a concert. But when you’re allegedly robbing an apartment? That is what …
Twitter is at cyberwar with ISIS, has shut down 125,000 terrorist accounts
Twitter on Friday offered some interesting new information about its efforts to fight against terrorist organizations such as Islamic State, as the social networking site revealed …
Ultimate humiliation: Trump gets burned on Twitter… by Jeb
Have you ever played Quake III Arena and gotten killed by someone armed with only a Gauntlet? Do you remember the voice that taunted you right afterward by …
How to stream Super Bowl 50 online for free without cable
Tens of millions of Americans will be tuning in to CBS to watch Super Bowl 50 this weekend, a highly anticipated matchup between Cam Newton’s …
$36 modern desk lamp with touch controls and a USB charging port belongs in a high-end hotel
Is it a piece of art? Is it some kind of alien probe? No, it’s just one of the coolest desk lamps on the face …
Oscar Best Picture winners: Which films should really have won according to Rotten Tomatoes?
Later this month, the 2016 Oscars will take place amidst all the usual glitz, glamour, and red carpet revelry Hollywood is known for. Per usual, …
Follow these 5 steps to keep yourself safe from hackers
No matter how secure you think your devices are, someone could access your data if they put their mind to it. It’s just the reality of …
One of the best accounts of what it was like to work with Steve Jobs
Ever since his death in 2011, we’ve heard lots of different accounts of what it was really like to work with Steve Jobs. One of …
Uber has a secret VIP program that anyone can unlock
Uber lovers, we have good news and bad news. The good news is that Uber has a secret “elite” Uber VIP program that gives members …
10 of the best closing shots in movie history
On Wednesday, we shared a video that showed us what it would be like if movies ended as soon as one of the characters said …
Incredible drone will automatically follow you and film your every move as it flies
You’ll never believe what’s about to launch on Amazon: a drone that’s actually a drone! People have taken to calling any old quadcopter a “drone” …
Intern caught sleeping on his second day of work gets trolled by the entire Internet
What’s the absolute worst way for an intern to make an early impression at work? Falling asleep during your second day on the job is certainly …
20 paid iPhone and iPad apps on sale for free right now
This week has been packed full of huge lists of paid iPhone and iPad apps on sale for free, so there’s no better way to close it out than …
Making a Murderer: How much did it really cost to defend Steven Avery?
Nearly seven weeks after its premiere, the Netflix documentary Making a Murderer continues to attract attention from passionate viewers, legal figures, and the news media at …
Tim Cook talks iPhone growth and teases ‘far off’ products during company meeting
In the wake of Apple’s earnings announcement last week, CEO Tim Cook and COO Jeff Williams held court at a Town Hall meeting for employees. …
Netflix exec explains 2 reasons why the company won’t release shows on a weekly schedule
Netflix is one of the few companies out there that actually deserves the “game-changer” label the press loves to throw around these days. No, a …
Nearly 40% of iPhone owners are still using 4-inch devices and smaller
New smartphone data from Mixpanel reveals that Apple’s older iPhone models are more popular than many would have otherwise assumed. As of this week, Mixpanel’s …
Samsung says there are clues hidden in its puzzling Galaxy S7 Unpacked invitation
A few days ago, Samsung confirmed what we already suspected: it’s planning a special media event for February 21st, one day before MWC 2016 kicks …
Broken iPhone screen? Apple has new upgrade and protection plans for them
Apple is reportedly going to introduce various iPhone programs in its stores meant to deal specifically with broken displays, according to a new report. Not …
