New widespread Internet bug could be more dangerous than Heartbleed
There is nowhere to hide. Just two months following the discovery of Heartbleed, the massive OpenSSL bug that affected two-thirds of the entire Internet at …
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Survey: 79% of gamers say they still won’t buy a cheaper Xbox One at $399
When Microsoft first announced that the Xbox One would cost $499.99, gamers and industry watchers gasped. At a full $100 more than Sony’s rival PlayStation …
TIME names the 50 best iPhone apps in the world
Where would we be without apps? Perhaps wandering around a desert aimlessly, swiping at a trackball or poking at a resistive touchscreen with a stylus. On-device …
Scary new Android malware holds your data hostage and demands a ransom
When several Android users began wishing that some iOS features would make their way over to the Android platform, we sincerely doubt that this is what they had in …
Video: This is how awesome the new handoff feature is in iOS 8 and OS X 10.10
According to data from market research firm Net Applications, only 7.39% of the personal computers on the planet are Macs. While Mac users clearly aren’t a …
4.7-inch and 5.5-inch iPhone 6 cases show us how much bigger Apple’s next iPhones will be
If a dozen independent reports from insiders, analysts and some of the most respected newspapers in the world are to be believed, Apple will launch …
5 gorgeous iPhone apps you need to check out right now (June 2014)
We continue to get a tremendous amount of positive feedback on our ongoing series on well designed iPhone apps that everyone should check out, and …
New photo leak reveals Nexus 8 for the first time ever
With the annual Google I/O conference just a few weeks away, we can undoubtedly expect the pace of related leaks to accelerate leading up to …
Pain in the Glass: New gadget stops Google Glass users in their tracks
Google Glass is the future. Or it’s not. In either case, there exists a serious problem in the head-mounted wearables category that is already causing …
Undo the damage: How to roll back to iOS 7.1 after installing iOS 8
Apple’s new iOS 8 software is pretty awesome — or at least, it will be when it launches to the public sometime this fall. Right …
Paid apps gone free: List One for iPhone offers a unique twist on lists
Apple CEO Tim Cook announced during his recent WWDC 2014 keynote presentation that his company’s App Store is now home to more than 1.2 million …
5.5-inch iPhone 6 reportedly launching sooner than expected
When it comes to Apple, Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Brian White has a mixed track record. He was the first Apple watcher to reveal that the company …
Forbes: Apple made a ‘massive mistake’ with iOS 8
Stepping back for a moment, Apple’s WWDC 2014 keynote was pretty bizarre compared to past years. Yes, Apple usually announces a new product or two, …
Deal alert: Save $100 on the already-affordable Moto X today and tomorrow only
Smartphone shoppers looking for affordable yet capable off-contract handsets have a surprising number of solid options these days. Now, what is likely one of the …
Leak: This hideous handset might be the most innovative new BlackBerry in years
Of the “Windermere” handset BlackBerry is developing behind closed doors right now, two things can be said: 1. It is absolutely hideous. 2. It is, …
Crisis averted: New report claims 5.5-inch iPhone 6 model set to launch this year
Following some rumors that suggested the larger of Apple’s two new iPhone models might be facing delays that could push its debut back to 2015, a new …
The most hilarious thing you’ll see today: Teens react to 1990s Internet
Last week, we showed you a hilarious video from the Fine Brothers that showed young kids reacting to an old computer. The funny clip showed …
Cutting through the hype: The 5 best new features in iOS 8
Apple blew developers away when it unveiled iOS 8 on Monday during its annual WWDC 2014 keynote presentation. Did the company’s announcements blow iPhone and …
Check out this list of more than 30 awesome hidden features in iOS 8
We’re still recovering from Apple’s huge WWDC 2014 event on Monday. The company didn’t announce a single new device during its 2+ hour keynote, but it …
LG G3 sales reportedly crushing Galaxy S5 in home market
We still have a bit of a wait before LG’s new flagship G3 smartphone launches in the United States, but consumers in LG’s home market …
HTC debuts new HTC One (E8), a plastic version of the world’s best Android phone
HTC’s flagship HTC One (M8) smartphone is the best in the business, but it’s also a bit pricey thanks to its metal housing and unique …
Google to follow Apple onto the next big mobile battlefield
When it comes to mobile devices, Apple and Google are already doing battle in your pocket, on your coffee table, in your living room and in …
iOS 8 beta 1 is available for download right now!
Apple unveiled iOS 8 earlier today during its big WWDC 2014 keynote, and it said during the show that the first beta version of its new …
iOS 8 launches today for everyone with an iOS developer account!
Apple took the wraps off of its huge iOS 8 update just moments ago, but developers won’t have to wait much longer to take the …
Apple announces HomeKit to enter the smart home market
What, you thought the action would be over by now? Fat chance… Apple’s big WWDC 2014 keynote is somehow still going strong and the company …
Apple debuts HealthKit service and Health app for iOS 8
Apple has really hit its stride now during its big WWDC 2014 keynote, and the company just announced HealthKit and an associated Health app. HealthKit …
WWDC 2014 is underway: First up, Apple unveils OS X 10.10 Yosemite
The wait is finally over, Apple fans — the 25th annual Worldwide Developer Conference is underway. As has been the case in years past, Apple …
How to watch Apple’s huge WWDC 2014 keynote live!
It’s finally here, Apple fans — the day you’ve been waiting for. Apple’s massive Worldwide Developer Event is mere minutes away from kicking off and …
Excited for WWDC 2014? Watch Apple’s previous 10 WWDC keynotes while you wait
Apple has been eerily quiet so far in 2014. So quiet, in fact, that it hasn’t released a single new product in the past six …
5 awesome paid iPhone apps that are now free for a limited time
If there’s a better way to start June than by downloading a handful of awesome paid iPhone apps for free, I don’t know what it …
