A simple idea that will make Comcast’s data cap much more consumer-friendly
We have covered Comcast’s data cap policy a number of times here on BGR, and it’s a widely discussed topic across the web. It’s a pure …
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Target pulls Swagway hoverboards due to fire concerns
Just when it seemed that hoverboards were about to go mainstream, safety concerns regarding the popular self-balancing scooters have gotten them banned from any number of …
Life hack video reveals the simplest and fastest way to wrap Christmas presents
Some people are naturals when it comes to wrapping Christmas presents. Many of us, however, are not. As someone who is regularly ashamed by my …
Amazon fail made it look like Microsoft was selling $14,000 stuffed turtles
Wall Street Journal editor Amir Mizroch stumbled across some interesting and mildly amusing Amazon product listings on Wednesday morning. To see what all the hoopla is …
How to watch the final CNN GOP Debate of 2015 online tonight
At long last, the debate season is coming to a close (temporarily). On Tuesday night, CNN will host the final GOP debate of 2015, with …
You need to try Google’s crazy new Star Wars Lightsaber game at least once
Are you sitting by your computer? And do you have your smartphone handy? If so, then you’re ready to play the crazy new Star Wars Lightsaber …
The robot invasion has begun, but big barriers block progress
Some day, lifelike robots similar to Ex Machina’s Ava may walk among us, though the film paints a frightening picture of a future where robots …
Elon Musk: Steve Jobs was kind of a jerk
Though he softened up a bit later in life, Steve Jobs in his heyday was a notoriously demanding and mercurial man who wouldn’t accept anything …
Video of Star Wars R2-D2 drone soaring through the sky is the best thing you’ll see today
Over the past few months, we’ve seen any number of different drones take to the sky. From a 3D printed drone that can hit a …
Amazon’s 15 best deals of the day
Amazon is still home to thousands of killer deals right now for the run up to Christmas next week. The retailer has had a great season …
Netflix is working on new technology that will help Comcast users beat their data caps
Online streaming services like Netflix and Sling TV know that Comcast is trying to put the squeeze on them by implementing data caps for Internet …
How to perform Jedi mind control tricks using neuroscience
“These aren’t the droids you’re looking for…” With those words, Obi Wan Kenobi inspired a generation of nerdy young men to try their hands at …
F-35 fighter pilots are gearing up for the new planes virtually
US Air Force pilots are flying the newest fighter jets in a virtual world. The military’s fifth generation fighter jet, the F-35 Lightning II, will …
Elon Musk fears World War III could destroy humanity’s ambitions to colonize Mars
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has a lot of ambitious dreams but he also seems to worry quite a bit about apocalyptic dangers — …
Hoverboard safety and fire risks now being investigated by the federal government
Hoverboards, which were seemingly poised to be the next big thing in tech gadgetry, are now under a whole lot of scrutiny. Recently, hoverboards have been …
#ExplainAFilmPlotBadly is the funniest thing on Twitter this week – here are the highlights
There’s a new trending topic on Twitter that you should be looking out for, especially if you love movies. The #ExplainAFilmPlotBadly hashtag seems to be …
Watch an Airbus A350 go from over 100 mph to 0 mph in under 15 seconds
Some travel journalists this week got to witness some cutting-edge aviation technology in action, although they probably would have preferred that they hadn’t. During the …
Where to sell your used laptop for the best price
Getting rid of an old computer can be a difficult thing to do for a multitude of reasons. Not only did you likely spend a …
Amazon’s 10 best deals of the day include a 65-inch 4K TV, an HP laptop and more
Welcome to Green Monday, yet another big sales event that offers shoppers great discounts heading into Christmas. If you’ve already finished your holiday shopping, congrats! You …
Town kills solar farm project for fear it’ll consume the sun and prevent photosynthesis
The following is not a made up story from The Onion. An actual American town voted against rezoning a section of land so that it could be …
Supercut of 2015’s most hilarious and embarrassing news bloopers
As far as year-end compilations go, you’re not going to find anything funnier than NewsBeFunny‘s collection of hilarious, embarrassing and outrageous news bloopers of 2015. The sheer …
Comcast CEO Brian Roberts on why he thinks people hate cable companies
Why do people hate cable companies? If you ask 100 different people you’ll get 100 different answers, but there will undoubtedly be a few common …
5 drones you can buy for under $100
Drones are everywhere you look these days, though the term “drone” is now used much in the same way “hoverboard” is used when it comes …
Best Buy and Walmart’s Green Monday sales: Everything you need to know
The Christmas shopping season is far from over, and while Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales are long gone, you’re still going to find plenty of hot …
SNL hilariously explains the purpose of new ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ toys
This is the week! In just a few days, Star Wars: The Force Awakens will premiere in thousands of theaters around the world, likely crushing box office …
What NFL stadiums of the future are going to look like
Thanks to the advent of HDTVs, it’s becoming more and more challenging to convince consumers to get up off their comfortable couches, brave the outside …
The most incredible and jaw-dropping photos from 2015
With 2016 just around the corner, a steady stream of “best of 2015” lists have already started to roll in. And with good reason, the …
Banksy paints Steve Jobs portrait to highlight Syrian refugee crisis
Banksy, the legendary graffiti and street artist whose identity still remains something of a mystery, recently paid a visit to the “Jungle” Refugee Camp in …
Video of 400 cheering Rocket Scientists is the best thing you’ll see all day
Apparently, owning a commercial space flight company is the thing to do among the tech elite. While many people are already familiar with Elon Musk’s …
Someone made a Lego flamethrower that actually shoots fire and it’s amazing
If there’s a better way to use Legos than making your own fully functional flamethrower, we don’t know what it is. And if there’s a …
