Movie theaters are freaking out about Napster cofounder’s cinema-killing Screening Room
Over the past week, we’ve heard a lot of rumblings about Screening Room, a new initiative started by Napster cofounder Sean Parker that would make …
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Watch a hacker install a credit card skimmer in under 3 seconds
One way that hackers steal unsuspecting consumers’ financial data is by installing skimmer devices on ATMs and payment terminals that record and store all credit card information …
You don’t still doubt the Galaxy S7 has the world’s best smartphone camera, do you?
We’ve seen a lot of early camera tests that show Samsung’s Galaxy S7 is the best smartphone camera in the world. In case you had …
Viral video shows what happens when you douse a Big Mac with molten copper
The Internet is wonderful because everyone who has a strange hobby can film it and become an instant celebrity on YouTube. YouTube user Tito4re, for example, …
Uber driver kills 6 people, claims he was being mind controlled by the Uber app
Yes, it’s time for another edition of the worst Uber drivers ever. Previous editions have included an Uber driver who crashed into a cop car …
Comcast’s 1Gbps Google Fiber rival launches in Atlanta, with a big catch
With Google Fiber headed to Atlanta this year, Comcast realizes that it has to step up its game. And now it’s beat Google Fiber to …
Almost every iPhone on the planet is encrypted; almost no Android phones are
Android fragmentation isn’t just annoying for users, it’s also bad for their security. If you want proof of this, then look no further than the following …
Hacker group Anonymous declares ‘total war’ on Donald Trump
Donald Trump seems to have no problem making enemies, which is why it’s not surprising to see that sometimes-effective hacker collective Anonymous has him in …
Steven Spielberg and J.J. Abrams want to kill off movie theaters
Last week we learned of a new project called Screening Room that would let people stream movies in their homes on the day they’re released as long …
Finally: A hoverboard that actually hovers
The hoverboards that are being sold right now have a big problem, and we’re not just talking about their tendency to explode. You see, the …
The ultimate cheat sheet for finding the best VPN
VPNs are wonderful things but with so many options out there, which one should you choose to help you protect your privacy online? LifeHacker points …
‘Star Wars: Episode VIII’ set photos leak, reveal new characters
While Star Wars: Episode VIII isn’t going to release until 2017, the movie is being filmed right now and TMZ on Monday scored some exclusive photos from …
Unboxing video reveals the wonders of a $4 Android phone
Last month we told you about a new Android phone called the Freedom 251 that costs as much as a cup of coffee. This particular …
Newly discovered plastic-eating bacteria could be the key to combating landfill waste
While the amount of plastic we recycle has grown significantly over the past couple of decades, we’re still throwing far too many plastic bottles in …
Netflix is still hurting cable companies, but the bleeding may have slowed
Cable companies have been losing pay TV subscribers for years but some new data suggests that they’ve at least superficially slowed the bleeding. Via DSLReports, new data …
Galaxy S7 tricks that make the world’s best Android phone even better
The Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge are now available to buy and if you picked one up today, you’ll probably want to know …
The many times Trump rallies have turned violent
Over the past several months, campaign rallies for presidential candidate Donald Trump have turned violent on multiple occasions. Although the doughy Republican frontrunner now says …
Why is this tiny rural cabin the hottest rental on Airbnb?
You would think that the most popular Airbnb rentals would be luxurious homes along beautiful beaches or penthouses located in the hearts of the world’s …
The iPhone 4S and the Galaxy S II: Still usable after all these years
Most of us upgrade our phones once every two years, if not earlier. But what if you bought an iPhone 4S or a Samsung Galaxy …
A single Android N change could fix Android’s biggest weakness
What’s the biggest problem with Android? It’s fragmentation, of course. Android users just can’t get too excited about new Android features that Google unveils every year …
Apple sends out March event invites, brand new iPhone and more on the way
We’ve known for a while now that Apple has a big March event planned where it will show off its new four-inch iPhone and its …
GE has figured out how to make solar power batteries using greenhouse gasses
We typically think of carbon dioxide as an unhealthy byproduct of our over reliance on fossil fuels. But what if CO2 could be used to …
Verizon is desperate to convince us that unlimited data plans are dead
With even AT&T bringing back unlimited data plans on a limited basis, does this mean Verizon will soon cave and bring back unlimited data plans …
Google’s self-driving car caused an accident and it was caught on video
Late last month, we read that one of Google’s self-driving cars had gotten into an accident that it was primarily at fault for causing. This …
Ultimate Android comparison video pits Galaxy S7 against Nexus 6P, Moto X
The reviews poured in for the Samsung Galaxy S7 on Tuesday and they were unanimous in their praise for Samsung’s latest flagship phone. The crew …
5 times George Martin made Beatles songs better
The music world today is mourning legendary producer George Martin, who passed away on Tuesday at the age of 90. Martin was often referred to as …
YouTube’s top gadget reviewer picks the Galaxy S7 edge’s biggest flaws
The early verdict on Samsung’s Galaxy S7 edge is that it’s nearly a flawless smartphone. Of course, “nearly flawless” also means that it does have …
What happens to you on social media after being attacked by Donald Trump?
Doughy Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump loves using Twitter to hurl insults at his many foes. He also has an army of trolls who subsequently …
BMW celebrates 100th birthday by showing off a wild concept car
This week marks the 100-year anniversary of BMW’s founding in 1916. To celebrate, the iconic German car manufacturer this week unveiled a new concept car …
Surprise: Trump’s fake university was staffed by felons and hucksters
If you’ve been following the Republican presidential primaries recently, you’ve probably heard quite a bit about Trump University, Donald Trump’s shady defunct entrepreneurial initiative that is …
