How Facebook’s new ‘reactions’ buttons will change your Facebook experience
Great news for anyone who’s ever wanted to post a different reaction other than “liking” a friend’s Facebook status — starting today, you’ll be able …
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Google robot opens doors, picks itself up after getting knocked over in crazy video
Boston Dynamics, a robotics company that Google bought back in 2013, has routinely wowed the world by releasing videos of robots that are growing ever …
The cheapest Android flagship that you won’t be able to buy
Handset makers made this year’s Mobile World Congress edition one of the best in recent years. Samsung, LG and Sony all came up with compelling, …
‘Planet Earth 2’ to debut in 2016 in stunning 4K, filmed in part by drones
The release of the original and award-winning BBC series Planet Earth 10 years ago was monumental for a number of reasons. Not only was it …
Man buys $700 battery, discovers it’s just $30 worth of batteries stuffed in a big case
There are a lot of products out there that are flat-out ripoffs but YouTube teardown artiste Markus Fuller recently found a real doozy when he …
Study finds that Android accounts for 85% of all device failures
In 2016, you might be forgiven for thinking we’ve reached smartphone parity. After all, the difference between an iPhone and a flagship Android device arguably …
One 6-second clip shows why ‘Taken 3’ was last year’s worst movie
There’s a good argument to be made that Taken 3 was the biggest snub at this year’s Razzie Awards. Yes, movies like 50 Shades of Grey, The Fantastic …
Expert analysis determines if Galaxy S7 has the world’s best display
The Galaxy S7 was just announced and it’s already impressing Android fans all over the world. The handset is one of the best, if not the best high-end …
Army engineers patent limited range bullet that self-destructs
Researchers working for the U.S. Army have been award a patent for a revolutionary limited range bullet that self-destructs. Three employees of the U.S. Army …
What it’s like using Windows 10 through the eyes of HoloLens
Virtual and augmented reality won’t be used solely for entertainment purposes, though immersive VR movies and games will definitely be exciting developments. A new Microsoft …
Early photos suggest Galaxy S7’s camera lives up to the hype
Samsung has done a lot of crowing about its soon-to-be-released Galaxy S7 flagship phone this week and one of the features that Samsung has touted …
Video shows how the iPhone 7’s dual-camera system might be a game-changer
While Apple is always researching and improving upon camera technologies – they do have more than 800 people working on it, after all – there’s …
Will virtual reality kill Nintendo’s next-gen console before it even launches?
Nintendo faces an interesting dilemma. If it waits too long to release a new console, everyone will just wait to see what Sony and Microsoft do …
I found the first Android phone that has iPhone 6s-style 3D Touch
Apple’s 3D Touch is a pretty cool trick that lets me interact with my phone differently than any other phone I’ve used, although it’s relegated to …
T-Mobile tests waterproof Galaxy S7 claims with an underwater unboxing video
Following months of anticipation, Samsung finally unveiled the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge on Sunday at MWC 2016. As expected, the phones are strikingly similar …
I just rode a roller coaster in California without ever leaving Barcelona
Samsung has “Gear VR Theater with 4D” experiences set up in at least three locations in Barcelona, Spain, including the Galaxy S7 venue, a cube in …
Virtual reality is amazing and I want no part of it
One of the big themes at this year’s Mobile World Congress has been the rise of virtual reality headsets as legitimate consumer gadgets. From Samsung’s Gear …
Revolutionary new Wi-Fi router that promises to kill dead spots now available to purchase
There’s nothing worse than paying $40, $60, $80 or even more each month for home broadband service that doesn’t deliver the coverage or speed that …
Outraged woman complains on Facebook that Make-A-Wish only helps terminally ill kids
Just how shortsighted and obtuse can some of our fellow humans be? A recent Reddit thread at /r/cringepics seemed to answer that question by posting screenshots …
FBI battle over locked iPhone could have been avoided with a $4 piece of software
The entire legal battle between the FBI and Apple over the San Bernardino shooter’s locked iPhone could have completely been avoided with just a simple …
Killer Amazon sale gets you a $50 microSD card for $8.50
Amazon always offers big discounts on a wide range of products, but we rarely see discounts quite this deep. And best of all, this limited-time …
New device plays your Spotify music without ever connecting to the Internet
Is there a future for disconnected devices? Are we on the brink of coming full circle, arriving back at a place where dedicated devices that are cut …
Every movie and TV show that will be removed from Netflix in March
Even with billions of dollars at its disposal to create original content, Netflix still can’t keep everything on its streaming service forever. It’s something that subscribers …
10 paid iPhone apps on sale for free today
We covered a bunch of great paid iPhone and iPad apps on sale for free in yesterday’s post and just in case you missed any, more than half of …
Tesla releases awesome time-lapse videos of robots assembling a Model X
Tesla typically likes to keep the work done in its Fremont, California factory shielded from public view, but the company in recent weeks has been …
Have Apple’s rivals finally stopped copying the iPhone?
Mobile World Congress isn’t technically over until Thursday, but the biggest announcements from this year’s show are already behind us. We’ve seen some fantastic innovations …
Starbucks is completely changing the company’s beloved rewards program
If you’re a member of the Starbucks Rewards program who depends on the store’s coffee to wake you up every morning, it’s always nice to know …
Galaxy S7 vs. LG G5: Does innovation trump power and momentum?
This year’s Mobile World Congress trade show hasn’t disappointed. In fact, it’s been a pretty great show so far compared to recent years. We’ve seen …
Incredible new tech can fully charge a smartphone in 15 minutes
In the future, we’ll never have to worry about charging our smartphones again because they’ll always be charging, even while they’re sitting in our pockets. …
New on Netflix: Every movie and TV show being added in March
If you’re a fan of Netflix original content, there’s a chance you might not ever leave the house this March. It starts with House of …
