Tale of the tape: Why Mark Zuckerberg is smart to cover his webcam
Webcam security was thrust into the spotlight this week when a photo of Mark Zuckerberg appeared to show the camera and microphone on his MacBook covered …
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Banks are killing the password, and they can thank the iPhone for that
Many distinct entities are looking to kill the password, or replace it with better, more secure ways of logging into several online services. Banks are …
Video: This mini electric car just smashed the 0-60 MPH world record
Tesla likes to boast that it only knows how to make fast cars. And with good reason, the Tesla Model S in Ludicrous Mode can …
Damn, the trailer for Tom Hanks’ new ‘Da Vinci’ movie is intense
I wasn’t the greatest fan of the first two Dan Brown movies. Maybe there was too much expectation around the movie version of a blockbuster …
All the best deals from Steam’s summer sale
The Steam summer sale is an institution by this point: once a year, when we’re all meant to be outside enjoying the weather, a bunch …
Mountain biker crashes into a black bear in crazy Instagram video
When hiking through an area known to have a population of black bears, there are a number of well-known safety precautions one should follow in …
How to get paid every week just for using one Google app
Next time you’re waiting on a painfully long line at Starbucks or doing anything where you have some time to kill, there’s a much better …
Boston Dynamics’ tiny new robot sneaks through your house like a ninja
Boston Dynamics, the robotics company that will someday be responsible for the end of humanity, just unveiled its latest creation. It’s called SpotMini, and it’s …
We really wanted this ‘Game of Thrones’ fan theory to be true
This year’s Game of Thrones season is slowly coming to an end. The season finale airs on Sunday and it will hopefully bring resolutions to several …
Two of Sony’s best low-cost wireless speakers are even cheaper right now
Amazon has been offering big sales on a number of different Sony audio products for the past few weeks, and you definitely won’t hear any …
10 of the best jokes hidden in the credits of your favorite movies
In 2016, we expect to be entertained from the moment we walk into a theater to the moment the lights turn on and the ushers ask …
‘Game of Thrones’ ratings hits new record even before season 6 finale
Game of Thrones is famous for being the most pirated show on TV, but what about its legal ratings? As it turns out, those aren’t so …
Mercedes’ next-gen autopilot probably won’t run you into a van like Tesla’s
Through a combination of great marketing and rushing out ‘Autopilot’ while it’s still in beta, Tesla has managed to become the big name in semi-autonomous …
The only browser to use if you want your laptop battery to last as long as possible
Modern laptops have now arrived at a point where pretty much anything you purchase is going to offer enough power to handle web browsing, media streaming …
10 paid iPhone apps on sale for free right now
Yesterday’s list of paid iPhone and iPad apps on sale for free was a terrific one, and you can still find a few remaining apps …
How much will a 256GB iPhone 7 cost?
iPhone 7 rumors and speculation are running rampant. The 2016 iPhone will be so “boring” this year that it won’t even be called iPhone 7, …
Google’s two biggest partners are both working toward ditching Android
Today, Google’s Android platform and Apple’s iOS platform dominate the mobile landscape. It’s difficult to imagine that ever changing considering how far behind other platforms …
Amazon’s 11 best deals: 2 WiFi routers under $25, iClever gear, best price ever on GoPro bundle, more
We’ve got a whole bunch of great daily deals for you to check out today, and they’re the result of more than an hour spent …
You’re about to start paying more for Netflix
Back in April, Netflix started the countdown to let longtime subscribers know that they were about to start paying more for their service. The price …
New leak highlights how boring the iPhone 7 really is
The iPhone 7 will be a close copy of the iPhone 6s, multiple trustworthy reports claimed, as Apple transitions to a three-year iPhone redesign approach …
Critical iOS 10 component isn’t encrypted, but it’s a feature not a glaring oversight
Apple last week released the first beta of iOS 10 after explaining the main features of the upcoming iPhone, iPad and iPod touch update during its …
OnePlus 3 firmware updated to fix RAM and screen, but you’ll have to wait
The hottest Android phone right now is the OnePlus 3. The third flagship from the Chinese company is far better than predecessors, but it also …
This sleek new case from SanDisk adds up to 128GB to your iPhone
How would you like to protect your iPhone while simultaneously expanding its storage capacity by up to 128GB? That’s exactly what SanDisk is going to …
Canceled Star Wars TV series would have explored Emperor Palpatine’s origins
Few characters in the history of film are as easy to hate as Emperor Palpatine. Not only did he corrupt Anakin Skywalker, eradicate a vast …
We’re editing human genes to kill cancer
Killing cancer is the ultimate goal for many researchers, and they’re studying various ways of doing it. Some scientists are working on a vaccine that …
The Nekteck electric Massage Pillow is your own personal masseuse, and it’s on sale for $30
If you live in or around a major city in the US, you probably can’t even get a single 30-minute shiatsu massage for $30. Yet that’s …
Shocker! Company that sued Apple over iPhone 6 is a patent troll
Late last week, reports began to surface indicating that Apple was being forced to halt sales of the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus in …
This genius chatbot will blow off unwanted text messagers
The makers of the famed Burner app — an app which lets users create and use temporary phone numbers — recently came out with a …
Apple already won the dumb ‘Error 53’ lawsuit
Apple is no stranger to being sued over everything, by everybody. But the class-action lawsuit over “Error 53,” which occurred when some customers had their …
This is when your Nexus device will stop getting the latest Android updates
If all you care about is running Google’s latest version of Android the minute it’s officially launched, then there’s only one type of smartphone for …
