Indie artist delivers an impassioned and smart defense of Spotify
Just because Jay-Z’s Tidal service has been a bomb so far, that doesn’t mean artists aren’t right to be upset about the paltry sums of …
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CNBC pundit declares smartphones ‘over,’ says Apple could be the next BlackBerry
It’s always fun reading contrarian hot takes that tell us why certain major companies such as Microsoft, Apple and Google are doomed to fail. The …
This Android phone has a massive 6,000mAh battery and costs just $290
Now this is a phone that should give you at least a full day’s charge… and very likely at least three. GizmoChina brings us word that …
6 Android M features fans want to see unveiled at Google I/O next week
We always try to keep up with assorted fan communities to get a sense of how they’re feeling about their favorite products. Reddit’s Android fan …
3 new iOS 9 features were just revealed in a huge new leak
9to5Mac’s Mark Gurman has been all over iOS 9 leaks this week and he’s back with a new report today that outlines more features the …
The NSA came up with a brilliantly sneaky way to hack your Android phone
Once again, we have to tip our cap in grudging admiration for the lengths the National Security Administration will go to hack into our mobile …
Hilariously honest job posting admits the pay is ‘sh*t’ and the boss is a ‘d*ckhead’
Would you work at a job where its boss is a self-proclaimed “d*ckhead” who tells you straight up that the pay is “sh*t?” That’s exactly …
McDonald’s is insanely desperate and this picture proves it
There’s a rule in political campaigns that if you’re defensively explaining yourself all the time, that means you’re losing. If that rule holds true in …
Android user switches from a flagship phone to a $75 cheapie… and he’s never been happier
You don’t need a high-end flagship phone to have a good experience — in fact, it turns out you can be perfectly happy with a …
Major new details emerge about Apple’s completely redesigned 12-inch iPad
We’re finally starting to get a steady stream of leaks about Apple’s fall lineup of products, thanks once again to 9to5Mac’s Mark Gurman. It seems …
Did Apple just accidentally leak the ‘iPhone 6c?’
One of the more intriguing rumors we’ve heard this year has been that Apple is planning to release a new four-inch iPhone model this year …
Here are the most ridiculous questions al-Qaeda asks on its official job application
Terrorist organization al-Qaeda isn’t willing to hire any old schlub just because they say they’re willing to kill for Allah — no, it turns out they …
Mesmerizing timelapse video shows bees’ entire life cycle in just over 1 minute
It takes bees about three weeks to be fully born but a terrific new video posted by National Geographic Japan shortens that life cycle down …
This incredible Audi bicycle weighs under 13 pounds… and it costs $20,000
Audi doesn’t just make cars — it also toys around with experimental bicycles as well. Per The Wall Street Journal, Audi has unveiled a new bicycle …
Amazing: Nintendo hires a man named Bowser
This is even better than the former Apple employee named Sam Sung. Nintendo this week announced that it’s hired a new vice president of sales …
Mad Men finale: Actor Jon Hamm explains the final scene
Ever since the finale of Mad Men aired on Sunday, fans have been debating the meaning of the iconic show’s final scene. In an interview …
Beloved Apple developer writes an absolutely scathing review of Apple’s newest MacBook
Instapaper Marco Arment is a very influential iOS and Mac developer who has long sung the praises of many Apple products. However, he’s also not …
Major Galaxy Note 5 details revealed in new report
Phablet fans should be absolutely pumped up for the upcoming release of the Galaxy Note 5, especially since the release of the Galaxy S6 and …
Uh-oh: World’s most accurate Apple insider says Apple Watch sales are falling short
The Apple Watch definitely sold well eight out of the gate but does it really have much of a shelf life once the initial hype …
Spotify unveils its big plans for video streaming – what you need to know
Spotify: It’s not just for music streaming anymore. The hugely popular streaming app announced on Wednesday that it will add video streaming to its library …
Fukushima nuclear plant ordered to upgrade its computers from Windows XP
Well, this is scary. The Japan Times reports that the Tokyo Electric Power Co., a.k.a. Tepco, has come under fire from an independent auditor for trying …
It’s about time: Google vows to fix the worst thing about its Chrome browser
Chrome is an awesome browser but it also has severe memory leak issues that can chew up resources on both your PC and your smartphone. …
Why you should always buy an unlocked phone whenever possible
Carrier subsidies can be awfully tempting — after all, who doesn’t want to get a brand-new smartphone for just $200? But Droid Life makes a …
Game of Thrones gets officially denounced by a U.S. senator
Well, this is certainly a first. Per The Huffington Post, U.S. senator Claire McCaskill (D, Missouri) has officially denounced Game of Thrones for a controversial scene in this …
Huge sale: Lenovo is slashing desktop and laptop prices by up to 50% for 1 day only
If your son or daughter just graduated high school and needs a desktop or laptop to use for college, then you should really check out …
Hardee’s monstrous burger-hot dog hybrid will make you drool or vomit… or possibly both at once
While fast food joints such as McDonald’s are undergoing identity crises and are even experimenting with serving kale to their customers, Hardee’s is still proudly …
Apple Watch gets its first major software update – here’s how to install it
The Apple Watch received its first major software update on Tuesday and it’s promising a big number of improvements to Siri functionality, calorie counting capabilities …
Why an Android fan went running back to Google after two weeks with the iPhone 6
It’s always fun to read what happens when fans of one mobile platform switch to another for a certain length of time, and web designer …
Apple just quietly released a new MacBook Pro and Retina iMac – here are the details
Apple on Tuesday quietly released a new versions of its 15-inch MacBook Pro and its 27-inch 5K Retina iMac. The new MacBook Pro has been …
A PC gamer’s ultimate fantasy: The world’s fastest 128GB DDR4 RAM kit
So you think your gaming PC rig is pretty sweet with its 32GB of RAM? Well get ready to feel envious all over again. FossBytes …
