Infamous: First Light review: Highlighting the heroine
Despite being one of the standout console exclusives of 2014, Infamous: Second Son had one egregious flaw — we never got to know any of the …
Articles by Jacob Siegal
Eric Schmidt’s curious advice: ‘Know your competition, but don’t copy it’
In the latest edition of Talking Schmidt, a series where 9to5Google analyzes Google CEO Eric Schmidt’s most baffling quotes, we take a look at Schmidt’s …
Here are all the free PS4, PS3 and PS Vita games you can download in September
As the holiday season draws closer, the game release schedule is going to pick up to a pace that might not be safe for your wallet. …
BlackBerry teams with Verizon to keep business away from Android and iOS
BlackBerry hasn’t had too much luck with its recovery efforts over the past several months, but there are still plenty of businesses that depend on the Canadian …
Microsoft thinks you’ll pay $150 for something you didn’t want to spend $100 on
One of the smartest moves Microsoft made this year was unbundling the Kinect from the Xbox One. The Kinect is an intriguing device, but lacking significant …
This $33 smartphone is the first-generation iPhone of 2014
Earlier this week, Mozilla unveiled its first-ever low-end smartphone for customers in India: the Intex Cloud FX. At just $33, the Firefox OS device is one of …
Dropbox lowers prices, adds new features as cloud storage competition heats up
With so many viable options on the market, it can be difficult to settle on a single cloud storage solution. Not only does each service …
Thousands of Android phones are being hijacked by terrifying ransomware
Android users beware — another major malware threat has taken the mobile world by storm. According to San Francisco-based security firm Lookout, nearly 900,000 Android phones …
Watch a man weep tears of joy when he finds out he’s getting Google Fiber
What was the happiest day of your life? The day you got married? The day you saw your newborn child for the very first time? …
This is the Xbox One Microsoft should have made
The Xbox One gets a lot more flak than it deserves. Despite its relatively disappointing sales in the international market, it’s still an extraordinarily capable …
Yet another key iPhone 6 component leaks
As August draws to a close, the excitement surrounding the reveal of the iPhone 6 is reaching a fever pitch. We can’t go six hours …
How to get paid to give up the personal data on your smartphone
Making sure your private information stays private is more difficult than ever before. From major companies being hacked to vulnerable apps on smartphones, everyone with …
Here’s why you’re not behind the wheel of Google’s self-driving car
It was inevitable that Google would have to overcome a few obstacles to make its self-driving car a reality. Despite months of successful tests, government officials …
This could be the iPhone 6 chip that will power Apple’s HealthKit
One of the more interesting reveals from Apple’s WWDC keynote was HealthKit, a tool iOS developers will be able to use to create a more cohesive …
More big Windows 9 UI updates revealed in new leak
Based on several trusted sources from around the Internet, the Windows Threshold (aka Windows 9) technical preview will be available at the end of September for everyone to …
Amazon continues beefing up its gaming initiative with a $1 billion acquisition
It was just days ago that viewers all over the world were concerned that Twitch, the most popular video game streaming website on the Internet, might be …
Samsung finally topped Apple in one big mobile category
Samsung has had a great deal of success with its Galaxy line of smartphones over the past few years, but Apple always seem to stay …
Cortana vs. Siri vs. Google Now: The ultimate showdown continues
All three major mobile operating systems now have a virtual assistant, but there still isn’t a final verdict on which is the best. In fact, …
Samsung’s virtual reality plans are finally taking shape
As the wearable market continues to heat up, tech companies around the world are looking to expand into every relevant category of the fledgling industry. …
See the first trailer for Quentin Tarantino’s next movie, The Hateful Eight
As with any Tarantino flick, there’s been plenty of drama surrounding The Hateful Eight, but not for the reasons you might suspect. Shortly after Quentin …
More evidence that we won’t see the iWatch until 2015
A 2014 release date for Apple’s wearable device is looking less and less likely as new reports continuously reaffirm that manufacturing issues are holding back …
Yet another hugely popular gaming franchise spurns the Wii U
Nintendo has always thrived on the strength of its first-party games, from Super Mario Bros. to the The Legend of Zelda, but a modern game …
CounterSpy review: Your mission, should you choose to accept it
I’ve never been particularly good at stealth games. Either I don’t have the patience or I’m just not savvy enough to pick up on important cues …
Sony’s answer to the Galaxy Note 4 fully revealed in massive new leak
We’re just two weeks out from IFA 2014, which means unannounced phones have already started passing through China’s TENAA agency. On Thursday, the Xperia Z3 …
Most of your favorite free Android apps leave you open to hackers
Security has always been a huge concern for Android users. From seemingly insignificant security flaws to massive outbreaks that make international headlines, it’s never a bad idea …
Leaked promo reveals a sweet new Xbox One feature you won’t see on the PS4
Game demos had a minor resurgence during the last generation. A quick search on either the PlayStation Store or the Xbox Marketplace brings up hundreds of results …
Good riddance to Windows 8: Microsoft will unveil Windows 9 next month
After months of leaks and hints, Microsoft is finally prepared to unveil the next version Windows. The Verge reports that Microsoft will hold a press …
The third most torrented TV show isn’t even on cable
Everyone knows that Game of Thrones is once again the most torrented TV show of the year, but could you name the top ten? Peer-to-peer …
This is how Samsung plans to counter Apple’s big Beats move
When IFA 2014 begins next month, Samsung is sure to be focused primarily on mobile hardware, but while we wait to see just how big and …
The funniest thing you’ll see all day: Pierce Brosnan plays GoldenEye on the N64 with Jimmy Fallon
Before Halo, before Call of Duty, there was one first-person shooter that could bring people together just as easily as it could tear friendships apart. …
