NSA-thwarting alternative to Google search has a record year
You probably assume that Google holds a monopoly on Internet search. Think again. According to a blog post, DuckDuckGo, the search engine that doesn’t collect or …
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Apple escapes long-running Google patent lawsuit unscathed
Although patent feuds continue to dominate the tech news cycle as many stretch indefinitely forward, one battle has finally come to a close. In August …
Facebook uses you as its guinea pig for testing mobile app updates
The mobile app for Facebook, much like its desktop counterpart, is constantly seeing tweaks and revisions, but when the team switched from custom to native …
This live weather icon for iOS 7 could keep you dry on a rainy day
One of the most underutilized features of the iOS platform is the ability to update app icons in real time. The clock icon slowly ticks …
Video: X-Ray glasses could be the next major medical advancement
Let’s face it: Only masochists like getting shots when they go to the doctor’s office. Not only are you stabbed with a long needle, but …
Video: How to troll your Xbox Live opponents without saying a word
When Apple originally announced Siri, many people thought that a voice-controlled personal assistant would lead to some very unfortunate pranks at the expense of iPhone …
Snapchat apologizes for massive breach, finally give users option to protect themselves
The massive Snapchat leak that helped ring in the new year gave many users quite a scare, but the response from the team at Snapchat …
Microsoft to address huge pain point with first big Xbox One update
No console launch is perfect, exemplified most recently by both the Xbox One and PlayStation 4, but some of the issues with Microsoft’s latest entry …
Apple, Samsung CEOs will try to settle patent feud once and for all
Apple and Samsung are poised for yet another patent showdown in March, but before the battle resumes, the two CEOs are going to meet once more …
Twitch game streaming on Xbox One still doesn’t have a launch date
Bad news for Xbox One owners hoping to stream their games in the near future — according to the Twitch Twitter account, the Direct Broadcasting …
Digital movie sales are on the rise as rentals fall off the charts
When was the last time you bought a DVD or a Blu-ray? If you’re part of the ever-increasing majority of the U.S., it’s probably far …
The team behind the Oculus Rift is developing its own games
Much like the 4K television, the key to success for the Oculus Rift is content. Without a stable of virtual reality games available at launch, …
This could be the first ever image of the iPhone 6 frame
iPhone rumors are a dime a dozen between product launches, but the popular Chinese tech site C Technology has a penchant for picking up on …
Sorry, Windows users: Leak suggests next big Windows 8.1 update won’t include Start menu
Although Windows 8.1 was a step in the right direction for Microsoft’s latest operating system, there’s no question that the interface is still not optimal …
Video: This device lets you control your iPhone without touching it
It’s 2014 and we still haven’t seen any signs of the iTV, the iWatch or any fresh Apple devices outside of the typical lineup, but …
Vizio is bringing 4K TVs to the market for less than $1000
We knew it was coming, but we didn’t expect it quite this soon. According to The Verge, Vizio has revealed the pricing scheme for its …
Pay what you want for six of the best indie games on PC, Mac and Linux
The best deal in indie gaming is back for its tenth run, and this time the theme is cross-platform availability. Humble Indie Bundle X went …
Here are a few 4K displays you can actually afford
Ultra HD has been all the rage at CES once again this year, but much of the coverage has focused on outlandishly expensive televisions that …
This iOS 7 controller makes your iPad feel like an Xbox One
Many of the game controllers that have been announced for the iPhone and iPad have doubled as cases, but standalone controllers are the new trend …
Sony’s PlayStation Now service streams classic PlayStation games to tablets, phones and more
Sony’s game streaming service has been a bit of a mystery ever since it was announced last year, but Sony executive Andrew House took the …
Next-gen video game console war enters fresh new territory
For the past 14 years, Nintendo, Microsoft and Sony have been unable to legally sell their game consoles within China’s borders, but as of this …
Wolfram’s latest: A database of every connected device in the world
Nearly everything at CES 2014 connects to the Internet. It can be an overwhelming prospect to imagine all of your devices interacting with one another, …
Leaked photos may reveal Samsung’s gorgeous new Android interface
Coming off of a notable profit miss for Q4, Samsung is looking to start 2014 off with a bang. The South Korean company kick-started CES …
GM’s newest Corvette will let you record, share all your road trips
Some of the most interesting news footage of the over the past several years has come from a very unlikely source: cameras mounted on cars. …
Toshiba unleashes world’s first laptops with 4K displays
Now that every manufacturer under the sun has unveiled an Ultra HD television, the next step is to find other devices that could use a …
Whyd: The latest service trying to tear you away from Pandora and Spotify
The methods of ingesting music over the internet are nearly limitless. Some services offer nothing but endless radio stations, others let you pick and choose …
Samsung wants to help you manage all your devices with just one app
“The Internet of Things,” a buzz-phrase that has popped up in the news cycle for years, is a key focus at CES 2014. The idea …
LG reveals prices and launch details for its first webOS TVs
One of the biggest surprises of CES so far is webOS, the revived platform from LG that could bring new life to the Smart TV. …
Galaxy S5, Note 4 concepts envision a gorgeous future for Samsung phones
Two of Samsung’s biggest releases this year will undoubtedly be the Galaxy S5 and the Galaxy Note 4, but we still haven’t seen any official …
Samsung’s Q4 profit seen coming in lower than expected
Samsung is in a tough spot: although it continues to sell more phones than any other vendor, low-end devices are dominating the charts, displacing high-margin …
