Steve Jobs brought up the idea of new movies hitting iTunes while still in theaters six years ago
A few days ago, a report surfaced indicating that Apple is interested in the prospect of bringing movies to iTunes while they’re still playing in …
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Donald Trump: CIA report that Russian hackers helped sway the election is ‘ridiculous’
Over the weekend, reports surfaced indicating that the CIA and other U.S. intelligence agencies strongly believe that Russia meddled with the 2016 U.S. Presidential election in …
Cheaper PS4 and Xbox One S? Best Buy’s got you covered
Best Buy hosted a special two-day sale on Apple gear earlier this week, and now the giant electronics retailer is back with one other sale …
The fascinating story behind Apple’s iconic ‘Get a Mac’ ad campaign
From the very first Mac ad that aired during the 1984 Super Bowl to the memorable “Think Different” ads featuring notable historical figures, Apple has …
This jet engine ceiling fan and coffee table are way too cool for your living room
If that plain old wood-and-whatever ceiling fan in your living room isn’t quite generating enough airflow for your liking, perhaps you’d consider a jet engine instead. …
This is the iPhone VR headset you’ve been waiting for
Virtual reality on smartphones is still in its infancy, with Google Cardboard and Samsung’s Gear VR being the most popular options for those wanting to dabble …
A ridiculous plan to produce unlimited clean energy actually seems to be working
Humans need energy because that’s the only thing that powers our smartphones, and without them we’d have to actually talk to our relatives at family …
Best Buy is running a big two-day sale on Apple gear, including the iPhone 7
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are now behind us, but if you’re still looking for great deals on Apple gadgets you’re in luck. There are …
Welcome to the new BGR
When I started BGR 10 years ago (it’s been 10 years!), it was little more than a WordPress template with a custom logo and header, shared hosting, …
Obama orders investigation into whether the election was hacked
President Obama has ordered a review of cyber attacks and foreign intervention into the 2016 presidential election, to be delivered before he leaves office, according …
Amazon’s 15 best daily deals: Glowing dogs, Exploding Kittens, scratch-proof iPhone 7 cases, more
You’ve got two weeks left until Christmas, which means even last-minute shippers are cutting it pretty close at this point. Don’t worry, we’ve got you …
Ridiculously lucky scientists find feather-covered dinosaur tail preserved in amber
Scientists have known for a while now that many dinosaurs had feathers, and simply weren’t the shiny, leathery reptilian beasts that movies are so fond …
Parkour robots can do tricks you’d only dream of
Few people can say they can master parkour, the art of surpassing obstacles by jumping over or bouncing off of them. It looks all very …
US life expectancy just dropped for the first time in over two decades
Life expectancy for people born in the United States has just dropped for the first time in over 20 years, according to a new report …
These 450 NASA GIFs will keep you amazed for hours
When NASA isn’t sending spacecraft into the great unknown or snapping jaw-dropping photos of Saturn, apparently the agency spends its free time making GIFs. At …
Congrats to Amazon on the biggest troll of the year
It’s not quite the end of 2016 yet, but I’m going to call it a little early: Amazon’s social media PR department wins the prize …
Sex, flirting, and everything else that will get you banned from Uber
When you spend your days carting random strangers from place to place in the back seat of your personal vehicle, you expect a certain degree …
NES Classic Edition will be back in stock at Best Buy stores on December 20th
After inadvertently sending out a promotional email on Wednesday regarding the NES Classic Edition, Best Buy sent out a clarification email later in the day …
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 …
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: …
