Over 50% of iOS users have fled to 7.0.6 after security breach
In one of the quickest transitions yet, over 50% of iOS device users have already committed to iOS 7.0.6 after reports began spreading that previous …
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Spotify is about to get a whole lot smarter
Spotify announced on Thursday that it will be acquiring The Echo Nest, a music intelligence company that has helped power Rdio, Vevo, iHeartRadio and dozens …
Tired of waiting for Google Fiber? Take matters into your own hands
If you aren’t on the list of cities Google is considering bringing into its fiber-optic cabal, you’re probably wondering if there are any alternatives. High-speed …
Preview: ‘Infamous: Second Son’ is a huge leap forward for the series
What really stands out about Infamous: Second Son is the fluidity of movement. Everything feels fast, almost in opposition to the beautifully detailed city of …
OnLive returns with enhanced functionality, new cloud gaming services
The last time we wrote a report about OnLive, the cloud gaming company was falling apart. A majority of the staff had been laid off, investors …
Android 4.4 puts an end to Samsung’s benchmark games
Samsung was caught red-handed more than once last year as reviewers repeatedly discovered evidence that the company’s phones and tablets were artificially boosting benchmark scores. …
PlayStation 4 sales fall off in Japan after a stellar first week
PlayStation fever went international as the PS4 launched to huge sales in Japan last month, but after an impressive performance in its first week, the …
Meet the guy that hung up on Steve Jobs not once, but twice
The stories we hear about Steve Jobs, much like the stories we hear about any public figure, often paint him in broad strokes — as …
Apple patent hints at live voicemail eavesdropping for call screening
With all the conveniences that they offer, we sometimes forget that smartphones lack several key features that we all used to enjoy back when answering …
Video: Here is Cortana, Microsoft’s answer to Siri, in action
The Windows Phone 8.1 leaks continue to roll out as the Microsoft Build Developer Conference inches closer. Just a day after the reveal of Cortana’s …
Video: Batman: Arkham Knight trailer brings Gotham to life like you’ve never seen
Batman’s revival has been a multimedia affair. It started on the silver screen, but the grim world of the Dark Knight quickly bled over into …
Apple expected to release iOS 7.1 within the week
iPhone and iPad owners looking forward to the next major update for iOS 7 might not have to wait much longer. John Gruber over at …
HBO Go available on the PlayStation 3 starting today
It’s a generation behind, but it’s finally arrived. Sony announced on the PlayStation Blog that the HBO Go app will be available to PlayStation 3 …
Xbox One beats PS4 in game streaming quality
The launch of live game streaming on the Xbox One is still a week away, but Larry ‘Major Nelson’ Hryb took to Twitch last night …
Review: ‘South Park: The Stick of Truth’ for PlayStation 3
South Park: The Stick of Truth is, among other things, the best episode of South Park I’ve seen in years. Matt Stone and Trey Parker …
Samsung unintentionally announces Galaxy Tab 4 in Gear Fit ad
Although the Galaxy Tab 4 did not make its debut at Mobile World Congress, the next-generation tablet seems to have been confirmed by Samsung unintentionally …
CEO Nadella confirms two key execs out at Microsoft
Microsoft is preparing for another major shakeup as CEO Satya Nadella announced over the weekend that two top executives will be leaving the company this …
Titanfall maps, modes and weapons revealed in massive leak
The release of Titanfall is just over a week away, but much of the game was shrouded in mystery until Reddit user FallenFusion unveiled several …
Your iOS and Android games could soon run on Xbox Live
Game Center on iOS has always been a bit of a let down. As a bare bones social network to keep track of your friends …
This is what Microsoft’s answer to Siri and Google Now will look like
The next version of Windows Phone is shaping up to be the biggest evolution of Microsoft’s mobile operating system yet. We already know that Cortana, …
Tor is working on a messaging app that will take privacy to the next level
It’s very difficult to have a discussion about online anonymity without mentioning Tor. Tor is best known for its secure browser, which will allegedly protect …
New $25 promo is yet another sign that a brand new Apple TV is on the way
There’s no telling how long it will be before we finally see a refreshed Apple TV, but until Apple comes forward with an announcement, we’ll …
Here’s what the PlayStation 4 is doing wrong
Sony’s latest console hasn’t had any trouble maintaining its position at the top of the sales charts, but that doesn’t mean the PlayStation 4 is …
Amazon is reportedly in talks to bring a music streaming service to Prime
Ever since Amazon announced it was considering raising the price of Prime subscriptions, customers of the gargantuan online marketplace have been very vocal about their …
Torrenting popular songs could result in automated fines
You might want to watch your back if you were considering torrenting any of those catchy pop songs you keep hearing on the radio. According …
PlayStation Plus subscribers: Here are your free games for March
Sony has unveiled the latest round of free games for PlayStation Plus subscribers to add to their Instant Game Collections. In March, PlayStation 4 owners …
Nintendo is taking the Wii and the DS offline on May 20th
It’s time to get those last few rounds of Super Smash Bros. Brawl in, because Nintendo is about to take its legacy consoles offline for …
Here’s why an Xbox One price cut would be a huge mistake
Now that the Xbox One has fallen firmly into second place as the PlayStation 4 continues on its tour of world domination, fans of the …
The most anticipated Xbox One title of the year won’t run at 1080p
Resolution might not matter to you, but for a lot of gamers, it’s the biggest issue facing the Xbox One right now. Every developer with …
New app aims to make it safe to cross the street while staring at your smartphone
Plenty of the apps on our smartphones provide us with entertainment and information, but how many protect us from the dangers of the world around …
