Apple and Google spending hundreds of millions on the next big mobile war
There’s no question that smartphone developers believe voice-activated personal assistants are the wave of the future, but in their current state, they have failed to …
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Virtual reality games now one step closer to actual reality
Considering how new the idea of competent virtual reality gaming is, it’s no surprise that developers aren’t lined up out the door to implement the …
Spotify surges after launch of free streaming
Spotify finally caved to the pressure last week and introduced its own ad-supported free streaming feature for mobile users. The smartphone version is restricted to …
Video: Facebook is still trying to take over Android
Looking back on BGR’s archive of Facebook Home stories, a very clear theme arises: no one cares about Facebook Home, Facebook’s unique mobile software that …
These are the 5 best Wii U and 3DS games so far
We have chronicled the sad tale of the Wii U ever since it launched last year. Nintendo failed to get the word out, and in …
Study: People are way more worried about hackers than online tracking
Nearly every action you take while online is monitored by advertisers, from the products you buy to the links that you click. Ads are tailor-made …
Google slapped with $1.2 million fine for breaking privacy laws
Google is in trouble once again, and this time it’s not for something nearly as subtle as giant, mysterious barges floating in U.S. waters. Reuters …
Here are some incredibly simple ways to keep your information private
In an age when we keep all of our personal information on vulnerable machines, it’s more important than ever to take every possible precaution to …
These are the 5 best PlayStation 4 games so far
There’s no way around it — the PlayStation 4 is at a disadvantage when it comes to launch lineups. Microsoft went all out on November …
This could be how Apple plans to fix its iOS Maps disaster
Apple has had countless issues with its Maps app over the past few years, but a patent published on Thursday could be a step in the …
Apple busted for misleading customers with refund policy
In an effort to shift the balance of power away from corporations and toward consumers, the Australian government implemented a new set of laws in …
Samsung’s push to break free from Google starts in February
Week in and week out we keep hearing about how Samsung is planning to branch out beyond Android, but as 2013 draws to a close, …
Uh-oh: The FBI can access your MacBook webcam without the light turning on
The next time you take a seat in front of your laptop, keep in mind that the only thing standing between you and a serious …
These are the 5 best Xbox One games so far
Over the past few months, we’ve spent a great deal of time discussing the PlayStation 4 and the Xbox One. Both consoles offer a unique …
BlackBerry scores its biggest BBM win yet
Last month, BlackBerry inked a deal with several small-name Android vendors that would see BBM preloaded on select devices. And now, via CrackBerry, we learn that BlackBerry has …
You can remove yourself from the Internet one website at a time with this
If you could start your Internet experience all over again, I bet you would think twice before signing up for every website you ever visited. …
Samsung robs Apple of retail executive to help spice up its stores
Apple manages to generate an incredible amount of business from its brick-and-mortar locations every year. Other technology companies have tried and failed to replicate Apple’s …
The next market Samsung will look to conquer: Electric cars
With profit margins shrinking in the smartphone segment, some companies are starting to explore new sources of revenue. According to The Wall Street Journal, several …
Apple is going all-out to bring advertisers to iTunes Radio
If iTunes Radio is going to become a key component to Apple’s infrastructure lineup, the company is going to have to bring advertisers to the platform …
Forbes: PS4, Xbox One and Wii U are all winning next-gen console war
It’s hard for some gamers to admit this, but the best possible conclusion to the overhyped console war of 2013 would be three systems that …
Here’s why Apple doesn’t stand a chance when it comes to tablet market share
It’s a well-known fact that the tablet market has become increasingly competitive in recent years, but one small manufacturer is attempting to undercut even the …
Is this Microsoft’s next big Windows Phone update? [updated]
Now that the Nokia acquisition is all but finalized, Microsoft is back at work improving Windows Phone. The latest leaked image from @evleaks shows off …
Charter’s Time Warner Cable merger bid could come next week
What’s the opposite of a Christmas miracle? How about a merger between two of the largest cable providers in the United States? Bloomberg reports that …
iOS 7.1 beta 2 hints iOS in the Car is on its way
Apple’s big push to integrate itself even further into your daily life might be right around the corner. When the latest iOS 7.1 beta was …
Google already released a new version of the Nexus 5 with redesigned hardware
Slowly but surely, Google is fixing each and every minor problem with the otherwise stellar Nexus 5. According to a user on the XDA Developers …
Apple’s iWatch reportedly set to launch in October 2014
The iWatch rumor mill has grown suspiciously quiet over the past month, but the latest report might be the most exciting and substantial yet. According …
Will the price of silver double because of… Apple?
We’ve already published our WTF of the week this week, but one report that ties Apple to the price of precious metals is definitely in the …
Verizon tries to sweep NSA disclosure proposal under the rug
Last week, AT&T sent a letter to the Securities and Exchange Commission saying that it will not disclose information about how it shares private data …
This chart shows how smartphones are taking over the computing world
Last month, we shared a report from Walker Sands which showed an enormous leap in mobile website traffic, up 18% from 2012. Although the results …
FCC votes to end in-flight call ban, but the fight isn’t over yet
The nightmare of in-flight phone calls is one step closer to becoming a reality. The Wall Street Journal reports that the FCC has voted 3-2 …
