The best holiday gifts for lazy couch gamers
It’s that time of the year again: we’re into December, you’re running out of time, and gamers are weirdly difficult to buy gifts for. That’s …
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The dark side of Amazon’s marvelous retail store of the future
A few days ago, Amazon unveiled the retail store of the future. You walk in with your smartphone, get the items you wanted, and walk …
NASA’s Saturn orbiter just sent back the most stunning photos yet
NASA’s Cassini-Huygens orbiter has been on mission for nearly two decades and it’s still delivering glimpses of Saturn that leave us in awe. The spacecraft, …
This big white box will grow marijuana for you
At present, over half the states in the country have legalized marijuana either for medical use or recreationally. That clears the way for plenty of …
Here’s what a smartphone battery looks like inside just before it explodes
We’ve all heard plenty about exploding batteries this year, so it’s kind of funny that scientists are just now digging into what actually causes rechargeable power …
Pebble is Kickstarter’s worst failure
The biggest problem with crowdfunding websites is trust. It’s a tricky proposition for companies to begin with: we have an idea; give us a bunch …
Watch humanity spread like a virus with three decades of Google Earth timelapse
Google’s ever watchful satellites have been keeping us entertained and informed for years in Google Maps and Google Earth, and it wasn’t long ago that the …
Amazon should have the NES Classic Edition in stock soon
The NES Classic Edition is virtually impossible to find right now, unless you want to go on eBay and pay someone five times the asking …
Guess which airline’s cheapest tickets don’t let you use the overhead bin
Even the most inexperienced air traveler has a horror story about one airline or another. Whether it’s a rude attendant, a cancelled flight, or crazy …
Trump might move iPhone manufacturing to America after all
President-elect Donald Trump has said time and again that he wants to convince Apple to make iPhones in America. At least some of them. Talking …
Fitbit’s Pebble acquisition spells trouble for Pebble devices
Fitbit is rumored to buy Pebble, and Pebble fans have every reason to be upset. A new report indicates that Fitbit will not buy all …
‘Less creepier than Google Glass’: Snapchat Spectacles as social media’s hottest ‘sexcessory’
Snapchat is a known showcase for tidbits from life, but for some users of the the new Snapchat Spectacles, it presents a whole new opportunity: …
Trump’s latest Twitter rant targeted Air Force One
It’s really great to be the king when you have Twitter at your disposal. It’s also entertaining for anyone curious to see what President-elect Donald …
What is Trump going to talk about with all these tech execs?
As part of his transition process, President-Elect Trump has been meeting with senior executives from various industries. His meeting with the best of the news …
Tim Cook insists the Apple Watch is doing just fine
The Apple Watch is doing just fine in terms of technology. We’re onto the second generation of hardware, all the early software kinks have been …
Amazon’s 12 best daily deals: Black Friday returns for one 4K TV, deep Apple Watch discounts, more
Things are really starting to heat up on Amazon now that Christmas shopping is getting down to the wire, and we’re seeing some deals you’re …
Here are the best and worst airlines to fly this holiday
If you’re taking to the skies to visit family or friends this month, you better hope you’re flying Delta. That’s according to a report on …
Demand for VR headsets has been surprisingly disappointing
Despite an avalanche of hype and a marked increase in advertising, new retail data suggests that demand for virtual reality and augmented reality products hasn’t …
Scientists just figured out how much all of mankind’s crap actually weighs
We often hear about how much humanity’s technological creations, infrastructure, and existence affects the environment and the world as a whole, but trying to gauge …
EU slams US tech giants on hate speech
The European Commission has slammed tech titans Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Microsoft, saying that they are not moving quickly enough to deal with online hate …
People are trying to save 2016 by making ‘puppies’ the word of the year
Scientifically speaking, 2016 has been a trash fire inside a dumpster fire of a limp-wristed excuse for a year. But we’ve still got another month …
Get ready for a limited NES Classic Edition sale tomorrow morning
It’s basically impossible to find a NES Classic Edition for $60 right now, unless you or someone you’ve recently bribed works in inventory management at …
Amazon’s ’12 Days of Deals’ sale is now live – keep your eye on this page
If you’ve been following along with our Black Friday and Cyber Monday coverage, there is absolutely no question that you took advantage of some of …
Amazon just announced Amazon Go, a grocery store with no checkout
Amazon is the web’s largest retailer, but the company has long been planning a move into the brick-and-mortar retail scene as well. Now, the reports that …
Microsoft kicks off 12 Days of Deals sale: Good Windows 10, Xbox One, and VR deals
Microsoft’s annual 12 Days of Deals promotion is back, so if you missed out on any of the company’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday Windows …
After the iPhone 8, analyst suggests Apple will face a 10-year period of volatility
Even though Apple has long been one of the most successful, profitable and closely-observed tech companies on the planet, it’s absolutely dumbfounding how often armchair …
Amazon’s one-day fashion sale will save you a ton on all your winter (and summer) gear
When we cover deals from Amazon here on BGR, we typically point you to hot deals on electronics and other gadgets. Of course, Amazon sells …
‘Buckyballs’ magnets now available after ban is overturned
If you need a gift idea for the holiday season, you can now buy small, powerful, rare earth magnets known generally as Buckyballs. Once regulated …
You get one last chance to buy a NES Classic Edition before Christmas
At this point, anyone who was planning on buying their kids (and, let’s be real, themselves) a NES Classic Edition as a Christmas present has …
This dude actually built a portable, wearable Tesla coil gun
Nikola Tesla’s contributions to modern technology can’t be overstated, and the fact that some of his original designs are so darn cool to look at …
