Apple made the Apple Watch to stop the iPhone from ruining your life
Why does the Apple Watch — or any other smartwatch, for that matter — exist? It’s a question many of us have been asking and …
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Video: Watch a racist cop abuse his power on camera
Congratulations, former NYPD officer Patrick Cherry, your expletive-laden tirade and shameful abuse of power just cost you your job on the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force. …
Watch the first Strong Bad Email from Homestar Runner since 2009
Today has been something of a nightmare for those of us attempting to sort through the April Fools’ Day jokes to find something resembling news, …
It can’t be promising when Amazon has to confirm that Amazon Dash isn’t a joke
Amazon, always one to push the envelope, took the wraps off of Amazon Dash yesterday. In case you missed it, the latest addition to Amazon’s growing …
Everyone should drink whisky on the rocks with 3D printed ice cube sculptures at least once
If whiskey on the rocks is your favorite drink and you’re trying to figure out ways of making it more interesting, then you simply have …
Chris Rock has started snapping selfies every time the cops pull him over
It’s safe to say Chris Rock is getting tired of being pulled over by the police this year. Takepart reports that Rock has started snapping …
Tesla’s secret breakthrough home battery detailed: Everything you need to know
Tesla will announce a new product at the end of April that’s not a car, CEO Elon Musk recently announced without revealing any further details. Even …
Interview: Hip hop pioneers De La Soul change the game again with crowd-funded album
When groundbreaking hip-hop trio De La Soul decided it was time to make the group’s eighth album “And the Anonymous Nobody” – its first release …
6 fascinating facts about Apple that you never knew
Today marks the 39th anniversary of Apple’s founding. While most tech companies that old have either come and gone or have settled into a comfortable …
Why Samsung should love hating the iPhone for as long as possible
Even though it has plenty of reasons for hating the iPhone, Samsung should also love Apple’s top product for as long as possible, a new …
Uber Rush just changed my life
On Tuesday, I made a significant breakthrough in my quest to never have to leave my home again. Things like Amazon Prime, Trunk Club and …
A roundup of every April Fools’ Day joke from Google
Is there anything worse than tech companies putting together April Fools’ Day jokes? No, there probably isn’t, but at least there are a few companies …
Verizon is reportedly working on a sneaky plan to undermine net neutrality using data caps
The Federal Communications Commission’s new net neutrality rules ensure that Verizon won’t be able to intentionally slow down competitors’ video streaming services in the name …
Samsung finally figured out what to do with its ‘edge’
Samsung hasn’t come up with any must-have features for its edge displays yet, even though it currently has two devices sporting such screens, including the Galaxy …
Pandora calls Apple a ‘frenemy’
In a recent interview with Fox Business, Pandora CFO Mike Herring referred to Apple as a “frenemy”, a somewhat apt description given that Apple is …
This incredibly expensive electric bike will go well with your gold Apple Watch
People who are still complaining about the price of the gold Apple Watch will probably also freak out reading about the Titanio 29er, an impressively light-weight …
How Google Fiber keeps AT&T’s GigaPower pricing in-check
Much like in real estate, sometimes the price you pay for Internet service simply boils down to location, location, location. Earlier this week, AT&T rolled …
Apple’s newest hire could be a real difference maker for Beats Music
With Apple rumored to be getting into the TV streaming business later this fall, the company recently made an extremely interesting executive hire. First spotted by …
Scientist concocts a truly horrifying plan for contacting extraterrestrial life
If aliens are really out there, do we really want to wave a flag at them letting them know we’re here, especially when we haven’t …
3 of the best video game console deals on Amazon this week
After a slow start to the year, there are already enough games out in 2015 to last you for the next six months. Of course, …
Watch: Gonzo and The Muppets sing ‘The Humpty Dance’
The Muppets are awesome. Digital Underground’s classic rap song “The Humpty Dance” is also awesome. So why not combine the two into a modern masterpiece? …
Forget all the scams and failures – Kickstarter is a legitimately revolutionary platform
Let’s get this out of the way: You have to be very careful when you pledge to Kickstarter. There are lots of projects out there …
Amazon’s deal of the day: Up to 50% off hard drives and networking gear
Amazon’s deals of the day aren’t always aimed at tech fans, though we can all appreciate an affordable sweater and some nice gardening tools every …
Shocker: Facebook tracks absolutely everyone in the EU, regardless of personal preferences
A new study that looked into Facebook’s privacy practices in the European Union reveals that Facebook seemingly tracks everyone in the region, regardless of personal preferences. Whether you’re signed …
How Netflix plans to fix one of the biggest problems with its business
We all love Netflix but Netflix here in the United States is different from Netflix in Australia and Netflix in Sweden. The reason for this …
Acclaimed critic explains why Jay-Z’s new streaming music service will fail
When acclaimed music industry analyst and critic Bob Lefsetz talks, people in the industry listen. Lefsetz has a long history that includes consulting for major labels …
4 apps that will help you save money on products from Amazon and elsewhere
There is nothing worse than buying something new only to find it listed at a cheaper price elsewhere a few days later. Ok, there are …
How Beats Music can dethrone Spotify
When Apple acquired Beats Music for $3 billion last May, it instantly became the company’s most expensive purchase ever. While the dollar amount involved in the …
Gogoro, the Tesla of electric scooters, is getting its big debut in Taipei this week
Gogoro Smartscooter is the name of a bold electric scooter project that was first detailed at CES 2015 in early January. In short, the proposed scooter …
Watch: Colorblind people react to seeing colors for the first time
Being colorblind can make the world a duller place since it means you see some of the world’s most gorgeous colors as shades of gray. …
