In 1997, Wired offered 101 ideas for saving Apple – which ones actually came to pass?
Apple today is on top of the world. 18 years ago, however, it was on the brink of bankruptcy. At that time, Wired wrote an …
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New teardown reveals just how incredible the Apple Watch’s S1 chip really is
It really is amazing how much computing power is getting packed into smaller and smaller chipsets these days. The new S1 chip that Apple has …
Apple will make money hand over fist with the Apple Watch
Ca-ching, ca-ching, ca-ching! That’s the sound of massive profits coming Apple’s way with every Apple Watch it sells. MacRumors points us to some new estimates …
Comcast is working on its own online video service that it thinks can rival YouTube
Comcast’s proposed merger with Time Warner Cable went down in flames, so what is it planning to do now? According to The Information, it’s going …
The very first thing you should do with your new Apple Watch
OK so you’ve just bought your Apple Watch and you’re already irritated because it makes a noise every time someone favorites one of your tweets. …
T-Mobile will slow down your ‘unlimited’ LTE data in some circumstances – here are the details
Over the past couple of years, we’ve seen both AT&T and Verizon get into hot water for slowing down customers’ data speeds despite the fact that …
Microsoft created an addictive new website that tells you how old you really look
Do you appear younger than you actually are? Or do you already look like a withered old bag at the ripe old age of 27? …
This is the stupidest argument against iPhone and Android encryption we’ve ever heard
Why are we so suspicious of law enforcement officials who are howling bloody murder about Apple and Google’s decision to encrypt smartphone traffic? Largely because …
Russian politician fears Apple’s free U2 album will make you gay
Can mediocre dad rock alter your sexual orientation? That’s the belief of one Russian politician who thinks that Apple is secretly trying to corrupt the …
Watch what happens when you pour molten aluminum into a watermelon
The beauty of YouTube is it lets you watch people do very stupid and dangerous things from the comfort of your own home without any …
Apple Pay rival CurrentC is circling down the drain
Hey, everyone remember CurrentC? No, you probably don’t. Well, it’s a mobile payments platform that was designed by the Merchants Customer Exchange for use at MCX …
Video: British tourist has a thrilling first encounter with an advanced Korean super-toilet
Americans like to think we have the best of everything but in reality the Japanese and Koreans are light years ahead of us when it …
Now he tells us: Google designer says you don’t need a smartwatch
Google designer Matías Duarte has admitted what many of us have known for a while now: We really don’t need to own smartwatches, particularly of the …
This map shows what Google users want to buy most in different countries – and it’s both funny and sad
If you’ve ever traveled abroad, you’ve probably searched the Internet for what certain items that you’ll want to pick up on your trip. Doing this …
Revealed: The real reason the Apple Watch rollout has been an ungodly mess
Even though Apple regularly has issues with supplies when one of its products launches, we’ve rarely seen an epic debacle like the one currently going …
Video: Microsoft’s HoloLens headset is absolutely incredible
Anyone who thinks that Microsoft can’t innovate anymore hasn’t seen HoloLens, the virtual reality headset that has incredible promise as a tool to help people …
Microsoft’s completely redesigned web browser gets a name: Meet Microsoft Edge
Microsoft isn’t done making news at Build 2015. The company just revealed the real name of its next-generation web browser that represents a clean break …
Hell freezes over: Android and iOS apps are coming to Windows 10
Microsoft is raising the white flag when it comes to developing its own mobile app ecosystem — instead, it’s going to let developers easily bring …
Watch: A hacker has learned how to crack almost any Master Lock code in 8 tries or less
We mostly think of hackers as people who use their knowledge of coding to virtually break into computer systems. It turns out, however, that hackers …
Forget House of Cards: Daredevil looks like Netflix’s real flagship show
House of Cards will always have a place as the show that put Netflix on the map as a serious content producer. However, some new …
AT&T promised a customer it could get broadband to his new house – he wound up with 768Kbps service
Ah, the story of ISPs making promises they can’t deliver — does it ever get old? Ars Technica brings us the sad tale of Dave Mortimer, …
Google Now just became 70 times more useful – here are the details
Earlier this year, Google revealed plans take its popular Google Now mobile assistant to the next level by letting third-party apps generate Google Now cards. On …
In-depth comparison shows the Galaxy S6 edge has the best smartphone camera ever
Still debating over which new smartphone you want to buy? While there’s an embarrassment of riches to choose from right now, people who prize having …
This is the first significant complaint we’ve heard about the Galaxy S6
The Galaxy S6 and S6 edge have both been getting rave reviews but that doesn’t mean there’s nothing to complain about. SamMobile directs our attention …
LG reveals its big Galaxy S6 rival – meet the G4
LG on Tuesday took the wraps off its new G4 flagship smartphone that’s set to go head-to-head with the Galaxy S6 and HTC One M9. …
New Tidal CEO: Tidal’s disastrous launch was ‘absolutely fantastic’
If there’s one thing that just about everyone agrees on, it’s that Tidal’s launch event last month was a complete public relations debacle. It goes …
Watch: Stephen Hawking uses theoretical physics to comfort heartbroken One Direction fans
Stephen Hawking is incredibly cool for a whole host of reasons and one of them is his terrific sense of humor. During an appearance at …
Expert lauds Apple Watch for its ‘excellent’ display
DisplayMate president Raymond Soneira has never been shy about ripping Apple’s display quality in the past and he’s almost always had effusive praise for Samsung’s gorgeous …
Bethesda’s experiment with paid Skyrim mods has been an epic disaster – is there any way to fix it?
I’ll admit it: When Bethesda and Valve last week announced that they were going to open up a store where people could pay for individual …
The Galaxy S6 edge is a bigger hit than Samsung ever dreamed
Samsung once shocked the world when its Galaxy Note phablet became a surprise hit and forced rivals such as Apple to adapt by releasing phones with …
