Why is BlackBerry still making phones? CEO Chen gives a very smart answer
One reason that BlackBerry is lucky to have John Chen at the helm is that, unlike his predecessors, he’s very much grounded in reality about …
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Does Samsung plan to release the Galaxy Note 5 sooner than anyone expected?
There was a time when Samsung never worried about launching a new Galaxy Note model in the fall even though it meant running directly into …
This Amazon shopping trick can help you save even more money – here’s how it works
Amazon already offers great deals for online shoppers but Rather Be Shopping has figured out a way that you can save even more money while buying things …
No, seriously: Android fans now have a reason to envy Windows Phone users
Windows Phone users haven’t had a lot to brag about lately, but they’re about to get something that will make Android users positively jealous. ZDNet …
AT&T’s stunningly shameless new take on net neutrality
All big companies spin the truth in ridiculous ways, but every once in a while a company will try to distort reality in such a …
Incredible ‘bioconcrete’ can heal itself thanks to limestone-producing bacteria
Remember how cool we all thought the original T-1000 was when it would heal itself after getting shot thanks to its liquid metal alloy? Well, …
Elon Musk fears Google will build ‘a fleet of robots capable of destroying mankind’
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk is the furthest thing from a Luddite technophobe we can imagine, but he has nonetheless raised some very legitimate …
Yet another reason to love Netflix: It’s helping to kill reality TV
15 years ago, the reality TV craze took off in America and many people assumed that quality television programming was doomed to extinction. The reasons …
Let’s get real – there’s no reason to hate Microsoft anymore
10 years ago, hating Microsoft wasn’t just fashionable — it was essential. The company had a monopoly on computing platforms and it had grown arrogant and …
JetBlue’s affordable first-class service sounds like a dream come true
Flying is mostly a miserable experience… unless you shell out for first-class seats, which will normally set you back by a good chunk of change. …
I’m still very tempted to switch to iOS – here’s what Google could do to pull me back
Earlier this month, I wrote about my extreme frustration with the Android upgrade process. Essentially, I do not understand why it should take more than six …
8 awesome paid iPhone apps that are on sale for free today – a $42 value!
Happy Friday, everyone! It’s that time of day again when we give you the lowdown on terrific iPhone apps that are on sale for free …
Try this now: An addictive website that can identify almost any image you throw at it
Have you ever snapped a picture of a flower or bird that you’ve never seen before and wished you had a simple and fast way …
A win for Apple: Spotify will reportedly severely restrict its free streaming tier
It seems that Apple is getting part of its wish and Spotify will at least severely restrict users’ ability to stream songs for free. Digital Music …
The greatest thing ever? A Taco Bell in Chicago may soon get the green light to sell alcohol
If only they’d had this when we were still in college. Chicago Eater brings us news that a Chicago Taco Bell is applying for a liquor license, …
Microsoft’s invasion of Android continues with another fantastic looking app
In case you haven’t noticed, Microsoft has been on a real roll lately when it comes to releasing great Android apps. Microsoft is looking to …
How to steal cash from an ATM using just an iPod nano and a piece of plastic
There’s a new and depressingly simple way to steal cash from ATMs and rob other people’s bank accounts, Business Insider informs us. Apparently, thieves have started …
Ikea has designed a ‘Kitchen of the Future’ and it looks absolutely amazing
Have you ever been stuck with a fridge or cabinet full of random ingredients and no idea what to do with them? If so then …
What it’s like having a job interview with Elon Musk (Spoiler: Terrifying)
As we’ve observed in the past, Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk is something of a classic mad genius. Because of this, you can imagine …
New Android phone has a killer security feature the iPhone 6 and Galaxy S6 can’t match
Chances are you’ve never cared about any smartphone that Fujitsu has ever released, and with good reason: There’s never been anything close to a noteworthy …
Domino’s unveils the most spectacularly lazy way to order a pizza
Is calling on the phone and talking to someone too much work? How about going to a website and typing in what you want to order? …
Next-gen Moto 360 looks like it’s very close to being unveiled
It looks like we’re going to learn much more about the sequel to last year’s most hyped Android Wear watch very shortly. Droid Life flags a new …
North Korean official falls asleep during rally, gets executed by an anti-aircraft gun
Every time you find yourself complaining about your boss, just remember things could always be worse — for instance, you could be working for North …
How one algorithm could fix indoor photography’s biggest annoyance
Have you ever seen something just outside your window that you wanted to take a picture of but you couldn’t get a decent shot thanks …
Patriots fans react to ‘Deflategate’: Here are the 3 stupidest things they’ve done so far
Listening to sports talk radio in Boston this week has been a hilarious and surreal experience. Even though I’ve long been a Patriots fan myself, …
Destroying a Galaxy S6 edge has never looked so beautiful
People: Never lend Lewis Hilsenteger of Unbox Therapy your smartphone, no matter how nicely he asks you. Hilsenteger, who really hit the big time last fall with his infamous …
Why one iPhone fan dumped Android after trying it for 8 miserable months
When some iPhone fans decide to try out Android, some of them find a lot of things about it that they really like. Others, however, decide …
10 terrific Gmail features that are hidden in plain sight
If you’ve been using Gmail for a long time, you may think you know every tip and trick in the book. That said, there’s a …
Tesla’s battery business is already looking much bigger than anyone imagined
Last week, Bloomberg crunched some numbers and estimated that Tesla has already received a crazy $800 million worth of reservations for its Powerwall and Powerpack …
Early adopter delivers the most brutal Google Glass obituary yet
Here’s how you knew the first-generation Google Glass had problems: Many of its early adopters were extremely vocal about brutally trashing it. This was particularly …
