Ballmer says Apple and Microsoft are both two-trick ponies so far
It’s been a while since we’ve heard from Steve Ballmer, the boisterous ex-CEO of Microsoft, but highlights from his first public speech since stepping down from his long-held …
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One last look at the fantastic history of Nokia cell phones
For nearly a decade, Nokia was synonymous with the cell phone industry. From the classic, boxy, featureless phones all the way up through the Lumia line, …
Charge your iPhone on the go with this incredible motion charger
Trying to charge your phone or tablet while you’re out and about is one of the most frustrating conundrums facing portable device owners today. If you’re …
These are the 10 best iPhone and iPad games released in the last month
The iOS App Store is constantly being updated with some of the most inventive, addictive games on any gaming platform, but it can be difficult …
Review: Can Sony’s pricey new Xperia tablet really take on the iPad?
When it comes to the tablet market, Sony seems to be stuck in neutral. We previewed the Xperia Tablet Z over a year ago to find …
Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare trailer reveals November 4th release date
We won’t have to wait until Sunday for the reveal of the next title in the Call of Duty franchise after all. Destructoid obtained the official reveal …
Amazon’s same-day delivery service expands to three more cities
Amazon’s push to get packages to your doorstep as quickly as possible continues as Dallas, San Francisco and Los Angeles have been added to the list …
Watch this haunting footage of a Japanese ghost town abandoned in the wake of Fukushima
The effects of the disastrous tsunami in Japan that caused a catastrophic failure at the Fukushima nuclear power plant are still being felt to this very …
Here’s the latest major update on Google’s possible Fiber expansion
Earlier this year, Google announced that it was looking at expanding its Fiber service to new markets and that it was looking at 34 new cities …
Ex-iPhone engineers have built the most amazing panoramic camera you’ve ever seen
Your smartphone is a totally adequate replacement for a standard point-and-shoot camera, but there are still plenty of limitations holding you back from advanced photography …
Activision promises ‘a new era’ for Call of Duty on May 4th
Call of Duty: Ghosts didn’t receive the fanfare that has become typical for a Call of Duty release, but now that the new generation of …
Video: Buying Mario Kart 8 will net you a free Wii U game
One month ahead of the game’s release, Nintendo has unleashed its latest extensive Direct focused entirely on Mario Kart 8. Alongside the game’s release on …
Google won’t scan student Gmail accounts for ads any more
It looks like students will finally be free from the prying eyes of Google. The Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday that Google will no …
TWC: Our network ‘works just as well’ as Google Fiber
In an apparent attempt to enrage even more disgruntled subscriber, Time Warner Cable CTO Mike Lajoie reportedly compared his company’s service with Google Fiber. DSL …
Facebook is taking a major step to give you your privacy back
Facebook has been the centerpiece of the online privacy debate for years, but the biggest social network in the world just unveiled a new policy that …
Hulu will open up free mobile streaming to everyone this summer
Hulu CEO Mike Hopkins announced on Wednesday that every Hulu user will be able to access their favorite TV shows from more devices starting this summer. …
Video: Driveclub is finally coming to the PS4 on October 7th
Driveclub was originally set to make its debut alongside the PlayStation 4, but shortly before the console launched, developer Evolution Studios announced that the game …
European Commission warns Google and Samsung on ‘patent abuse’
The European Commission is once again cracking down on two of the biggest technology firms on the planet for patent abuse. The Associated Press reported …
You can now take a tour of an incredible Amazon fulfillment center
Have you ever wondered what goes on inside the facility responsible for a majority of your Internet purchases? Now you can find out for yourself …
Video: Here are Nintendo’s plans for E3 2014
Nintendo made history at E3 last year by forgoing a traditional press conference in favor of a pre-recorded Nintendo Direct broadcast. Although the lack of …
Andy brings seamless Android emulation to your desktop
Playing your favorite mobile games on a computer just got a whole lot easier. Andy is a standalone Android OS application for your desktop, bringing …
HP looks set to announce the first dedicated Android laptop
Up to now, Android has been reserved for smartphones, tablets and the occasional hybrid, but a leaked video reveals that HP might be bringing Google’s mobile …
Microsoft unveils Xbox Originals, first original shows launch in June
Many of the details surrounding Microsoft’s Xbox Originals initiative were revealed in a report by Bloomberg earlier this month, but Microsoft is now prepared to …
Skype introduces free group video calling for PC, Mac and Xbox One
One of Skype’s best features is now free for everyone. Skype announced on Monday that group video calling, which was previously a Premium-only feature, is now free …
Video: Bungie’s Destiny makes an explosive entrance with new cooperative gameplay trailer
If there’s one multiplayer title that should be on your radar this year, it’s Destiny. Bungie, the team that made the Xbox a household name …
Video: Sony execs discuss what is was like to create the PlayStation 4
In-depth discussions about the creation of our favorite devices is usually clouded in marketing speak and technical jargon, but in a recent conversation at the Computer History …
Microsoft may halt Xbox One production as inventory piles up
Although the Xbox One’s success has been repeatedly overshadowed by the dominance of the PlayStation 4, Microsoft CFO Amy Hood hinted in a recent earnings call that market …
Google Everywhere: Google’s voice assistant might take over Android
Seemingly out of nowhere, the war of the personal digital assistants is upon us. Apple started the trend with Siri in 2011. Microsoft made waves …
Video: A rare inside look at Apple’s North Carolina data center
Earlier this month, Greenpeace showered praise on Apple for its commitment to green energy despite the company’s decision to locate its newest data center in North …
Video: Choose sides in this interactive trailer for next-gen game Evolve
Evolve is shaping up to be the most captivating cooperative game of the new generation of consoles. Announced earlier this year, Evolve is a successor …
