How Apple could become a TV powerhouse in one fell swoop
We’ve known for a long time that Apple has been trying to negotiate a deal with content providers for launching its own over-the-top TV streaming …
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Boeing’s airplane of the future will blow your mind
The airline industry finally seems to be getting its act together. While the consumer electronics space over the last few years was bursting with innovations, …
SharkCam helps researchers understand the predatory behavior of sharks
Although you might not think of Shark Week as anything more than an over-publicized TV event for the Discovery Channel to sell ads, it’s helping …
What popular websites today look like on Apple’s original iPhone
One of the hallmark features of the original 2007 iPhone was its 3.5-inch screen. Though diminutive by today’s standards, the original iPhone’s 320×480 and 163 ppi …
Is it crazy to buy any Android phone other than Google’s Nexus 5X?
For many hardcore Android fans, only one smartphone brand will do. Google’s Nexus handset lineup offers a pure Android experience that is untouched by the software …
What Instagram looks like when you have 8 million followers
An interesting video making the rounds on the web showcases what it’s like to post something on Instagram when you have a following that numbers …
New iOS 9.3 tweak will help prevent you from racking up overage charges
Apple earlier this week released the first beta of iOS 9.3, an update that introduced a number of new and interesting features, including expanded 3D …
Google’s 10 essential tips for Android newbies
Are you new to the Android platform? If so, Google has some essential tips to share with you. Google has posted its top 10 tips …
Dual-core iPhone 6s named top performer of 2015, crushing octa-core Android rivals
We can’t say it enough: Raw hardware specs aren’t everything. What’s far more important is how well a phone’s software works with its hardware, as AnTuTu’s …
10 ridiculous adaptations of popular movies that probably shouldn’t exist
Hundreds of millions of dollars are spent during the production of Hollywood’s biggest blockbusters. That’s why the acting talent is top-notch, the special effects are breathtaking …
Hotel personnel reveal the industry’s dirtiest secrets
Now that we know some of the biggest secrets of the airline industry as revealed by personnel, it’s time to focus on the hotel industry – …
I just saved $146 on an Amazon purchase without lifting a finger
Sometimes you come across a product that’s so simple and smart that you have to pause for a moment to wonder why it took so …
What it’s like being the most hated man in ‘Star Wars’
Actor Wil Wheaton has recovered rather nicely for himself after being the object of Trekkies’ scorn for years thanks to his role as the super-whiny Wesley …
9 paid iPhone apps on sale for free for a limited time
Look at your iPhone’s home screen for a moment. Aren’t you tired of looking at the same apps all the time? Don’t you wish you …
Ex-NSA chief defends end-to-end encryption, says ‘backdoors’ will make us less secure
No one will ever accuse the National Security Agency of being champions of privacy. But General Michael Hayden, a former Director of the NSA, does see some …
Playing the $1.5 billion Powerball? These are the numbers that get drawn the most
The anticipation building up towards today’s Powerball drawing, with its $1.5 billion jackpot, understandably has the nation buzzing. Of course, it goes without saying that the odds …
A sound theory about why Apple’s intention to kill the headphone jack is brilliant
If recent rumors are to be believed, Apple is about to do something that will make a lot of users very angry: remove the standard headphone …
‘The Force Awakens’: J.J. Abrams knows who Rey’s parents are, but we might not until 2019
It’s not often that a movie’s mysteries capture the collective wonder of the world for weeks and weeks after release, but not many movies continue …
The greatest kitchen gadget of all time cooks a pizza in under 5 minutes
America loves its pizza, and pizza is one of the most popular takeout foods in the country. But guess what: you can make your own …
Star Wars: Everything we know about the next five movies
I’m well aware that a trilogy has three episodes, and that Star Wars: The Force Awakens just hit theaters so there are two remaining movies in the …
Video shows off every exciting new iPhone feature in iOS 9.3
The terms of Apple’s developer agreement prohibit people from sharing information or images of unreleased iOS and OS X software, but the new gentler Apple …
Apple’s iPhone 7: Everything we know so far
Apple’s upcoming iPhone 7 may very well represent the most radical iPhone redesign we’ve seen yet. Not only will the iPhone 7 likely sport a new …
Want to save money by buying your own modem? Comcast will attack you with unstoppable pop-ups
Comcast has done plenty of things to frustrate subscribers over the years. In fact, some of the company’s recent moves are bad for all of …
Warning: All but one version of Internet Explorer will now be left open to attacks
Are you running an old version of Windows or reading this article in an old version of Microsoft’s popular web browser, Internet Explorer? It’s OK, we …
Uber rival Gett will pay you if its fares aren’t cheaper than Uber
There is little question that Uber is king of the next generation of taxi killers, but rivals like Lyft have still managed to make a …
Google Maps will predict your destination before you even ask for directions
Arguably one of the best products Google made, Google Maps is only getting better with each update. And Google plans to make it even smarter …
One more reason to get on Amazon Prime: Cheaper games the day they’re released
There are many advantages for getting an Amazon Prime subscription and the giant retailer is going to further sweeten the offer. In addition to free …
New report points to dramatically improved displays in upcoming iPhones
Multiple reports from independent sources said recently that Apple plans to move from LCD screens to AMOLED technology for future iPhone generations, with LG and Samsung expected …
Breakthrough research could solve a major problem with lithium-ion batteries
Lithium-ion batteries are fantastic but they’re also unstable and can be explosive when they overheat. Researchers at Stanford University have been working on how to …
Fox reveals the opening scene of the new ‘X-Files’ series
We’ve already seen footage from the new X-Files TV series that is due to premiere on January 24th, but we can now watch the show’s first scene on …
