Google will pay you $20 an hour to sit in a car
How would you like to make some pretty easy money? Per The Arizona Republic, it seems that Google is paying people in Arizona $20 an …
Brad Reed
Prior to joining BGR as News Editor, Brad Reed spent five years covering the wireless industry for Network World. His first smartphone was a BlackBerry but he has since become a loyal Android user.
Latest Articles by Brad Reed
ISIS launches an official Android app for kids (yes, really)
The sadistic Islamic fundamentalists who run Islamic State are some of the absolute worst people in the world… but that doesn’t mean they can’t have soft …
Do you know about all the stuff you can still get for free on airplanes?
It seems like airlines like to nickel-and-dime you for everything these days, which is why you shouldn’t feel guilty about milking your flight for all …
The magic words you can use to lower your phone and internet bills
Would you like to pay less for your monthly phone and internet bills? Of course you would — but you shouldn’t assume the same tactics …
Google Fiber is just getting warmed up
Google Fiber is set to have a big expansion year in 2016 but it looks like the game-changing internet service is already thinking of new ways …
Massive R&D spending hints big changes are coming at Apple
Apple has been significantly increasing its spending on research and development in recent years, and we can safely assume that all that money wasn’t just …
360-degree VR video drops you in the middle of a tornado chase
Virtual reality is all the rage these days, and if you have a VP headset then you’ll definitely want to check out a new video posted …
Dating website helps you flee Preisdent Trump by hooking you up with a Canadian
The nomination of Donald Trump has led to a lot of American interest in moving to Canada, although it’s unlikely that Canada is prepared to …
Motor Trend scores an exclusive look at Tesla’s Model 3
Regardless of how long it will actually take to ship, the Tesla Model 3 is definitely the talk of the auto industry so far this …
Jon Stewart returns to torch ‘man-baby’ Donald Trump
Oh, Jon Stewart. How we have missed you. The former host of The Daily Show has been retired for months now, but that doesn’t mean he’s …
What happens when you mix whipped cream with liquid nitrogen
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream. But what if there was a kind of ice cream that could actually make you scream? …
Leaks reveal major changes are coming to the 2016 Moto X
The Moto X seems to get better and better every year and newly leaked photos suggest Motorola has no plans to rest on its laurels …
Watch: John Oliver can’t believe we fall for so many stupid scientific studies
Every day we’re bombarded with new scientific studies that give us new information about our health and well being. But have you noticed that some …
Elon Musk wants a war with the fossil fuel industry
The fossil fuel industry is not exactly beloved, but it has us in a bind since we’re still so dependent on oil for our energy …
Years too late, Microsoft has made a killer Windows Phone feature
Hey, remember Windows Phone? You probably don’t and for a long time it seems like Microsoft hasn’t remembered it either. Behind the scenes, however, it …
T-Mobile may soon troll AT&T in ways we never thought possible
In case you haven’t noticed, T-Mobile will go to great lengths to troll its rivals, particularly AT&T. That said, we never expected that T-Mobile CEO …
This flexible, holographic phone is the wildest thing you’ll see all week
We’ve seen plenty of wild experimental smartphone concepts over the years but the new HoloFlex phone designed by Queen’s University’s Human Media Lab is something else. …
Galaxy S7 vs. Nexus 6P comparison shows stock Android isn’t always better
If there’s one common refrain we often hear from Android fans, it’s that the experience you get with the stock version of Android is always …
Simple ways to wake up every morning without even a sip of coffee
Do you think you could wake up in the morning if you didn’t have your precious coffee to help you out? It turns out that …
Trump’s Cinco de Mayo tribute is being mocked by the entire internet
Now that he has the Republican nomination wrapped up, doughy presidential candidate Donald Trump is determined to undergo an image makeover so you’ll hopefully forget …
Today’s best paid iPhone apps on sale for free right now
Are you ready to get some paid iPhone apps on sale for free? Of course you are! Today we’ve rounded up yet another 10 apps …
Is this the perfect setup for your Retina MacBook?
Let’s say you’ve just bought a shiny new Retina MacBook, but you’d also like to dock it to a larger monitor — which monitor should …
The guy who played Greedo just ended one of the biggest ‘Star Wars’ debates
One of the most controversial decisions that Star Wars creator George Lucas has made over the years was to change the sequence of events that happened when …
Two major Tesla departures raise red flags about Model 3 production
Tesla has always had the vision to deliver the car of the future, but does it have the production chops? Bloomberg is reporting that two major Tesla …
10 paid iPhone apps on sale for free right now
Whether you’re celebrating or mourning last night’s election results in Indiana, you could always use some more paid iPhone apps that are on sale for …
You must watch the George R.R. Martin vs. J.R.R. Tolkien epic rap battle right now
As a longtime fantasy nerd, I have a soft spot in my heart for both George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire and J.R.R. …
Even Melissa McCarthy didn’t like the first ‘Ghostbusters’ trailer
The first trailer for the new Ghostbusters movie was not well received, and it wasn’t just because a bunch of nerdy 30-something man-children couldn’t stand the thought …
Longtime Microsoft blogger: Windows is facing a ‘potential extinction moment’
Windows 10 has been a welcome hit for Microsoft, especially after the massive debacle that was Windows 8. Despite this, it’s an open question of …
Uber surge pricing may soon be a thing of the past
Great news for Uber passengers — a new report from NPR is claiming that the company is working to end the practice of surge pricing. …
Top Apple observer warns of ‘alarming’ signs for iPhone sales
Although countless analysts have incorrectly predicted Apple’s impending demise for years now, the company’s most recent guidance was enough to give one of the top …
