Former Apple employee dishes dirt on what it was like work for Steve Jobs
Steve Jobs has become something of a legend, which isn’t very surprising considering the profound and lasting impact he had on personal computing. Jobs and …
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The Boy Genius Report: Predictions for Apple’s October event
Apple’s October event is just around the corner — actually, it’s this Thursday, the same day we’re celebrating our eight-year anniversary. In any case, Apple is …
Here’s how gorgeous the world’s most popular apps might look on the Apple Watch
We still don’t know when the Apple Watch will launch or exactly how third-party apps will work on the device, but that won’t stop eager …
You won’t believe how much the 9 most expensive pieces of memorabilia at Comic Con cost
As of this Thursday, New York Comic Con is once again in full swing. A spin-off of the popular California convention, NYCC has taken on …
Obama is unhappy with the Internet ‘fast lane’ plan proposed by the ex-cable lobbyist he tapped to run the FCC
Amazing but true: Appointing a former cable lobbyist to run the Federal Communications Commission might not be the best way to protect net neutrality. Nonetheless, …
Just how big is the popularity divide between the iPhone and iPad?
Next week brings the introduction of the brand new iPad. The hype seems to be a bit less than that of the iPhone 6 reveal. So just …
Move over Coin and Plastc, there’s one more smart card looking to replace your wallet
While Apple is finally bringing its contactless payments solution to the iPhone, other companies are still sticking with regular debit and credit cards, trying to …
Here’s why your WiFi speeds are never as fast as advertised
It’s always heartbreaking to test your home WiFi speed. The results are likely only a fraction of what you signed up for, no matter how …
How the iPhone 6 may have forced Apple to bankrupt its own sapphire supplier
By far the strangest story to pop up this week has been the surprise bankruptcy filing of GT Advanced Technologies, which had been Apple’s top …
These incredible GIFs show you what it looks like from space when a volcano erupts
In May 1980, the world gasped at the eruption of Mount St. Helens, which was one of the largest volcano eruptions in America in the …
These are the biggest differences between Apple fans and Microsoft fans
There are plenty of classic rivalries in the world of technology, but none run quite as deep as the one between Apple and Microsoft. Perhaps even …
Way before the iconic iPhone, this strange contraption was Jony Ive’s first award-winning phone design
Apple’s design guru Jony Ive, who was interviewed recently by Bloomberg Businessweek and Vogue, on Thursday night appeared in a rare on-stage interview at Vanity Fair’s …
BGR’s Anniversary Event is next Thursday in NYC, here’s how you can RSVP
That’s right, it’s just around the corner. We have been overwhelmed with RSVPs for the Anniversary Event next Thursday, October 16th. Since RSVPing automatically enters …
Good news, Apple fans: Apple will livestream next week’s big iPad event
New iPads? Yes. New Macs? Almost certainly. New software? Get ready for Yosemite. New iPods? Precious few people still care at this point, so we’re …
Video: South Park hilariously blasts Lorde and music production
On Wednesday night, South Park aimed its proven brand of satire toward Grammy Award-Winning artist Lorde and the general state of music production.
Workers at a Foxconn factory in China just walked off the job
On Wednesday, about 1,000 workers at a Foxconn factory in southwest China reportedly walked off the job to go on strike. Foxconn said workers walked off …
The silver lining in Samsung’s lousy week
Samsung is certainly going through a rough patch right now as its quarterly profits have continued on an alarming downward trajectory. That said, things aren’t all bad …
GIFs are about to get even cooler than you ever imagined
GIFs have brought the Internet a lot of joy and laughs over the years and now they’re about to get even better. Popular photo sharing …
Burger King is offering a free Android phone that will be impossible to deliver
With the huge number of Android phones out there, it can admittedly be difficult to keep track of them all. That said, we don’t think …
One of Apple’s partners may have just leaked Apple Pay’s launch date
When will you be able to start paying for things using your iPhone? We’re still not exactly sure, although 9to5Mac flags a DailyDot report that …
This amazing 3D-printed automated observatory is the best reason ever to own a Nokia Lumia
Many grow up looking up to the skies with wonder and amazement. Children dreamed of what it would be like to travel to space to float …
Hands on with Sony’s Xperia Z3v, the phone that dares not innovate
“The U.S. is one of the biggest smartphone markets in the world. It’s also one of the toughest,” Sony Mobile President Kunimasa Suzuki said as Sony …
The funniest thing you’ll see today: Jimmy Kimmel and Siri the waitress
Apple has continued to improve its voice-based iOS virtual assistant since launching it a few years ago, but Siri still isn’t perfect and might cause some …
LG is about to release the priciest Android Wear watch on the planet
The first-generation Android Wear smartwatches have hardly made their way out the door, but LG is already preparing for round two. The original G Watch launched in June …
Detroit man will give you his house for an iPhone 6… but it’s not as great a deal as it sounds
It’s no secret the demand for the iPhone 6 is huge, but what would you be willing to trade to get one if you don’t …
HTC’s big smartphone unveiling is about to begin – watch live right here!
HTC is in the midst of a period of change as it tries to return not just to profitability, but to sustained growth. The one …
Comcast apologizes to the man who got fired after complaining about its service
Earlier this week, we tipped our hat in awe at Comcast’s ability to deliver customer service that was so bad that it literally ended up …
Now we know why AT&T never gloated after T-Mobile got nailed over bogus cramming charges
Over the past several months, wireless carriers have found themselves in hot water over a “cramming” scandal which involves placing third-party charges on customers’ bills …
WSJ: Apple is ‘surprised’ that it may have bankrupted its own sapphire supplier
By far the most surprising Apple-related news to break this week was the bankruptcy filing of GT Advanced Technologies, the company that was tapped as …
Here’s the latest way Facebook is making your Internet experience more annoying
With free services invariably comes advertising — after all, the commercials you have to put up with on network television are funded by advertisers. However, Facebook apparently …
