5-year-old discovers huge Xbox One security vulnerability
Out of the mouths of babes… come the secrets of the video game industry, apparently. San Diego news station KGTV reports that five-year-old Kristoffer Von …
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Greenpeace applauds Apple’s ‘commitment to renewable energy’
Three years ago, Apple was slammed by Greenpeace for being one of the dirtiest tech companies in the industry, due in part to its decision …
The final build of Windows Phone 8.1 will be available on April 14th
Microsoft’s extensive presentation at the Build Developer Conference on Wednesday was packed with information, but the company was unwilling to share many firm release dates. …
This could be our first look at the Galaxy S5 Zoom
One of the most anticipated smartphone launches of the year, the Galaxy S5, is just over a week away, but it’s sure to be only …
The saga of Popcorn Time continues as ‘Netflix for pirates’ returns
It’s been a tumultuous few weeks for the best new movie streaming app on the Internet. Popcorn Time surprised everyone when it launched last month, attracting …
BlackBerry’s unreleased Kopi smartphone shown again in high-quality leaked pics
BlackBerry’s future remains as unclear as ever, but according to CEO John Chen, the one-time mobile giant will continue pumping out new devices as long as …
Windows and Windows Phone app stores have reached 400,000 apps
Microsoft hasn’t quite managed to close the app gap between its own app stores and the behemoths that are iOS and Android, but the company has …
Video: Spotify introduces a new look and better music management
Spotify, arguably the most robust music streaming service on the market, just received its biggest overhaul yet. Every incarnation of Spotify from the mobile app to …
Microsoft shows us how Cortana is different from Siri in these videos
Of all the announcements at the Microsoft Build Developer Conference, Cortana certainly stands out as one of the most intriguing. With the addition of a …
Video: Amazon’s first Fire TV ad is horrifying
What better way to introduce an exciting new product than by inviting Gary Busey to star in the premiere commercial? Amazon’s just-announced Fire TV set-top …
Microsoft heralds the triumphant return of the Start menu
The most baffling omission from Windows 8 is undoubtedly the Start menu. Microsoft went all-in with its Metro interface, leaving Start behind, but the company …
Microsoft unveils Cortana, the personal assistant for Windows Phone
Microsoft officially unveiled Cortana at the Build Developer Conference on Wednesday, its own take on a personal assistant for mobile devices. We’ve known about Cortana for …
Video: Microsoft just bought its own version of Google Glass for $150M
Facebook’s acquisition of Oculus VR set the Internet ablaze last week, but months before this surprising news, Microsoft reportedly purchased the rights to its own head-mounted device. …
New report backs up Legere’s claim that T-Mobile’s LTE is the fastest
The report that T-Mobile CEO John Legere has been waiting for is finally here. According to OpenSignal’s crowdsourced data from the second half of 2013, T-Mobile provides …
You can get a free HTC One right now, but you’ll have to act fast
This isn’t a prank: One of the best Android phones of 2013 can be yours, free of charge, if you pick it up before the …
HTC One (M8) mini with 4.5-inch display reportedly launching in May
It’s only been a week since HTC launched its latest flagship phone, but according to one retailer, the Taiwanese company isn’t done with product launches for …
This app fixes one of Office for iPad’s biggest flaws
It was only a matter of time until Microsoft brought its Office suite to the iPad, and Apple device owners are champing at the bit to gets …
Xbox has a new boss, and he wants to ‘do what’s right for fans’
It’s been nearly a year since the anyone held the title Head of Xbox, but Microsoft is finally ready to announce the next chief. Phil …
This is the best way to get custom fonts on your iPhone and iPad
The iPhone 5s might have been our pick for the best smartphone of 2013, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t a multitude of minor annoyances with the …
Gamers would rather deal with in-game advertisements than pay up front
Gamers are frugal. If you’ve kept up with mobile gaming at all over the past several years, you’re already well aware of the rise of …
If you use Facebook a lot, this terrific iPhone tweak is a must-have
Social media obsessives rejoice! If you can’t stand leaving your Facebook chat unchecked for even a moment, this jailbreak app will bring the ubiquitous “chat …
Xbox co-founder discusses PS4’s early lead and virtual reality gaming
Ed Fries, co-founder of the Xbox project and former Microsoft VP, left the company more than 10 years ago to pursue other interests, but last week he …
This is what the new Kinect for Windows looks like
No, the device you see in the image above this post is not the unbundled Xbox One Kinect we’ve been requesting, but rather the second version …
Microsoft is done searching through your email to find stolen property
As the world becomes increasingly hostile toward any violation or even perceived violation of privacy, Microsoft has backtracked on one of its more controversial decisions. …
Video: Here are your free PS4, PS3 and Vita games for April
Sony has announced the April Instant Game Collection lineup for PlayStation Plus subscribers on the PlayStation Blog. As with every update since the launch of …
Video: Here are all the best game trailers we saw this week
You’ve probably noticed that ever since the launch of the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, BGR has been expanding its gaming coverage rather substantially, from …
No one wants to help Apple build the iWatch
There’s been plenty of speculation surrounding the existence of an Apple smartwatch, from recent hires to manufacturing leaks, but nothing has been confirmed quite yet. A …
iPhone, iPad apps found to crash more often than Android apps
Apple may have Android beat when it comes to app security, but stability is another matter entirely. Crittercism released its Mobile Experience Benchmark report on Thursday, …
LG G2 mini to launch in April, spread globally soon after
LG failed to impress us with its flagship G2 last year, but the South Korean company is looking to try again with an even smaller …
Amazon will reportedly launch free video streaming service
Between a rumored set-top box and the evolving price of Prime, Amazon has been making headlines on a daily basis. Now The Wall Street Journal is reporting …
