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 …
Articles by Jacob Siegal
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. …
Verizon still thinks you’re stupid
One of the most difficult parts of getting a new phone is deciding which of the preinstalled bloatware apps might actually serve a purpose at …
Samsung unveils the Galaxy Tab 4 Nook, the Nook’s potential savior
Back in June, Samsung announced it would be joining forces with Barnes & Noble to release a new tablet which combines the hardware of the Galaxy Tab 4 …
Watch over 30 minutes of gorgeous gameplay from The Witcher 3, the most anticipated RPG of 2015
We have plenty of great games to look forward to this fall, from console exclusives like Sunset Overdrive and Driveclub to huge third-party releases in …
Latest update makes Amazon’s Fire phone slightly more usable than before
The Internet has not been kind to Amazon’s first foray into the smartphone market. The ironically named Fire phone has received a frigid response from …
Hidden iOS 8 code may reveal a key iPhone 6 specification
Apple is just weeks away from unveiling two new iPhones, but as with any Apple reveal, there are still plenty of details being kept under wraps. The …
HTC One (M8) for Windows hands-on preview: Windows Phone finally has a contender
When HTC launched the One (M8) earlier this year, we called it the best Android phone the world has ever seen. With a few substantial …
2014’s best Windows Phone is finally official – here’s what you need to know
We’re here at HTC’s press event in New York and the HTC One (M8) for Windows has finally been made official. The new Windows Phone …
Microsoft’s plan to rebuild Internet Explorer’s image: Stop calling it Internet Explorer
What would it take for you to give Internet Explorer another chance? What if it wasn’t Internet Explorer any more? During an Ask Me Anything on Reddit …
LG’s G Watch 2 expected to be revealed early next month
LG’s first ever Android Wear device, the G Watch, launched less than three months ago, but The Korea Times is reporting that the company is already prepping …
The latest major Xbox One update is now available to download
The Xbox One might not be topping the sales charts, but with every system update, Microsoft is building upon what has quickly become the most capable …
Apple finds new ways to win that don’t involve hardware or software
Apple has always had a penchant for creative advertising. From the original, iconic 1984-inspired Macintosh ad to the influential Mac vs. PC commercials of the Get a …
