BlackBerry CEO rips Apple’s stance on privacy and encryption
BlackBerry, a company whose smartphones most people haven’t bought for years, posted an unusual missive on user privacy and security earlier this week penned by CEO …
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Engineer’s face beams with nerd pride after making a working lightsaber
Is there anything purer than the look of pride on a nerdy engineer’s face when he realizes he’s created a working lightsaber model? The answer …
Bombshell report details dozens of secret devices U.S. Government uses to track cellphones
Though Edward Snowden’s first revelations regarding NSA surveillance surfaced more than two years ago, government surveillance remains a hot-button and controversial topic because we’re still …
Netflix invented socks that can pause video when you fall asleep
Netflix is all about funky DIY projects these days. First came the ‘Netflix and Chill’ button, and soon after that came an old 1950s TV capable …
Why Martin Shkreli is the best corporate villain of all time
Turing Pharmaceuticals CEO Martin “Pharma Bro” Shkreli was arrested earlier today and the Internet still hasn’t stopped celebrating. Shkreli’s reputation as a corporate scumbag is …
We’re not prepared for the zombie apocalypse
No, zombies like the ones seen in The Walking Dead are not real. But a Kent State University associate professor actually published a paper in the British …
Sweet justice: Pharma Bro Martin Shkreli arrested for securities fraud
Who would have thought that the pharma CEO who raised AIDS drug prices by 5,500% would be the sort of person to get mixed up in securities …
What it’s like to spend an hour using Microsoft’s HoloLens
If you’re a developer, Microsoft wants you to see the HoloLens. That’s the impression that I got walking out of the HoloLens developer demo on …
Yet another problem with Comcast data caps: Customers have no idea why they’re exceeding their limits
Comcast sure knows how to bring out the love from its customer base. Cut Cable Today recently filed a FOIA request to the Federal Communications Commission …
Here’s what happens when a flamethrower does battle with a firehose
You know those classic Marvel crossover specials where they pit Iceman of the X-Men against the Fantastic Four’s Human Torch in? Well, YouTube channel Crash Zone has given …
Amazon tells customers to trash unsafe hoverboards, offers full refunds
After removing certain brands of hoverboards from virtual store shelves in recent weeks, Amazon is now telling some customers to dispose of their hoverboards altogether …
The one thing you should be doing before flying out for the holidays
Flying home for the holidays? If you are, then you’d better make sure you pack a book, charge your phone, and get ready to survive …
These might be the best seats you’ll ever get to buy on a plane
The seats in the image above might be the best you’ll ever get to buy on an airplane, even better than first-class seats. However, it’s …
A complete list of drones that need to be registered with the FAA
Just in time for the holidays, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) earlier this week donned their Grinch costume and announced that individuals with drones that weigh …
Did you search any of 2015’s most popular Google searches?
The more we browse around Google’s lists of 2015’s top searches, the more depressed we get. Paris under attack… Cecil the Lion… Volkswagen emissions scandal… …
The surprising hidden meanings in 12 famous logos
The design of a company’s logo is extremely important. From the famed golden arches of McDonald’s to the iconic swoosh of Nike, a well-established and memorable logo …
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 …
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 — …
