Find out everything Google knows about you with this new security hub
Originally announced at Google I/O 2015 last week, a new set of security and privacy tools began rolling out for Google account owners on Monday. In …
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Warning: You should be using a VPN service to protect your privacy, but not this one
Hola is a free VPN service that has millions of users around the world, but you should stop using it right away if you’re one …
Comcast’s failed TWC merger may blow up in its face… again
Comcast’s decision to try to merge with Time Warner Cable last year might go down as one of the biggest strategic blunders of the decade. …
Police in India arrested a pigeon suspected of spying for Pakistan
While some countries are having trouble spying on suspects than because of communication encryption, India has other worries. Police in the country have arrested a pigeon …
Solved: The real reason there are holes in Swiss cheese
Why does Swiss cheese have holes? It’s been the subject of great speculation throughout the years but researchers in Switzerland (where else?) think they have …
How to use GIFs on Facebook right now
Admit it: You’ve often tried to use GIF animations inside Facebook, but you weren’t that successful. That’s about to change right away, as it looks like …
Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht sentenced to life in prison
After being found guilty of seven criminal counts, including drug trafficking and money laundering, Ross Ulbricht, the mastermind behind the illegal online marketplace known as …
Netflix’s popularity is killing BitTorrent
When the iTunes Music Store first launched back in 2003, its success proved that consumers are more than happy to pay for content if it’s …
Stop whining – the Apple Watch’s battery life is phenomenal
Rather than publishing one giant review, I’ve been running my thoughts on the Apple Watch in bits and pieces. I recently shared one of the best things …
AT&T’s sneaky plan to control what video streaming services you use
For a while now I’ve been very wary of AT&T’s “sponsored data” program that allows companies to pay AT&T money in exchange for their services …
The BGR Show: Episode 11 – The Edition edition
In this week’s episode of The BGR Show podcast, Jonathan and Zach discuss a major, transformative event that only comes around once in a lifetime: Jonathan …
Bartenders, never ever kill someone by serving too many consecutive shots
A bartender in France thought it’s perfectly fine to serve someone 56 consecutive shots. But after his customer died from complications resulting from that sort …
60M-year-old fossil can’t convince creationist that Earth is older than 6,000 years
A Canadian who happens to be on the board of directors of Big Valley’s Creation Science Museum, a place that’ll try to prove to you …
How a secret Apple Watch feature can significantly improve the device’s charging speed
Earlier this month we brought you word of a secret diagnostic port on the Apple Watch that’s intended for Apple’s own internal use. However, that …
‘Serial’ fans rejoice: Two new seasons of popular podcast are on the way
Fans of the popular NPR podcast Serial have good reason to be excited. While it was always known that a second season of the podcast was …
An inside look at Google I/O 2015: What you didn’t see at the keynote
The keynote presentation is over and all of Google’s new products and services have been revealed, but for the developers in San Francisco, Google I/O 2015 …
The ultimate humiliation: Jay Z’s Tidal could lose Beyoncé if it doesn’t pay Sony big bucks
How much worse could things get for Jay Z’s Tidal music streaming service? We may be about to find out. Bloomberg’s insider sources say that both …
Google’s I/O 2015 keynote is about to begin – watch live streaming video right here
We’re moments away from the Google I/O 2015 keynote, where Google is expected to unveil the next generation of Android, discuss the future of Android …
We’ll be live from the Google I/O keynote today at 12:30PM ET!
In just a few short hours, Google will take the stage at the Moscone Center for its Google I/O 2015 keynote presentation. Although Google I/O …
Man slapped with $120 ticket for using Apple Watch while driving
As Google Glass has demonstrated, wearable computers give law enforcement officials all sorts of new justifications for handing out tickets to potentially distracted drivers. CTV News …
FIFA corruption scandal hints at possible Nike involvement
New information in the FIFA corruption case suggests that Nike might also be involved in the massive scandal, after nine FIFA officials and five corporate …
Scientists develop amazing wood-based computer chips that naturally biodegrade
While we all love our smartphones, there’s no doubt that they create a lot of e-waste that results in harmful chemicals getting dumped into the …
Silk Road founder begs judge to ‘please leave me my old age’ ahead of sentencing
If federal prosecutors have their way, Ross Ulbricht, the mastermind behind Silk Road, will be sentenced to an extremely long prison term: we’re talking 20 …
Elon Musk’s SpaceX rockets just achieved a major milestone
Elon Musk’s SpaceX rockets have just received the best recognition they can probably get, putting them on par with similar products from the more experienced …
Mysterious OnePlus event to ‘shake up the tech industry’ on June 1st
It’s been a while since we’ve heard from OnePlus, whose next-gen OnePlus Two smartphone is one of the more anticipated Android phones to come out …
Expect huge Apple Watch app improvements starting this fall
One of the early criticisms of the Apple Watch has been the performance of third-party apps on the device. However, Apple operations chief Jeff Williams …
Comcast’s plan for revenge starts to take shape
The past year has been a very bad one for Comcast. It’s been regularly humiliated by stories about its atrocious customer service, it’s lost a …
Use this trick to get free Netflix from Bank of America each month
How would you like for Bank of America to pay for your Netflix bill every month? It seems that The Penny Hoarder has found a way to …
Steve Wozniak calls Edward Snowden a ‘total hero’
When recently asked for his opinion about Edward Snowden, Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak had nothing but effusive praise for the controversial NSA whistleblower. In an interview …
One day, a tiny robotic pill might treat your diabetes
Swiss pharmaceutical giant Novartis is currently studying a brand new way of delivering drugs to patients, one that involves tiny robots with needles made of …
