Apple stared down the FBI and won
When news first broke that the FBI wanted Apple to build an insecure version of iOS to help the agency access the iPhone used by …
Archives
Early 2016 12-inch Retina MacBook references spotted in OS X apps
After a report said earlier this week that Apple is readying ultra-thin 13-inch and 15-inch MacBooks for the second quarter, possibly similar in design to …
The iPhone SE and 9.7-inch iPad Pro are now available for preorder
It’s been years since anyone was excited about a small-size iPhone, but Apple managed to recycle the 4-inch form factor into a device that’s on …
The sneaky way Apple could get into VR
If you’ve heard Tim Cook speaking about virtual reality lately, you might not think that Apple as plans to dive into VR anytime soon. Like with …
Watch the first trailer for Ricky Gervais’s new Netflix movie Special Correspondents
Of all the original content scheduled to hit Netflix this year, there’s one movie that has me more intrigued than anything else: Special Correspondents. Written …
The secrets of Apple’s iPhone-destroying robot Liam
One of the things Apple unveiled during its iPhone SE event on Monday was a cute WALL-E-like robot that knows how to do just one …
Why Apple’s cloud can’t compete
Apple is a company that usually likes to maintain as much control over both its hardware and software as possible. Given this, you’d expect that …
Critical Android bug can permanently compromise Nexus and other devices
Another day, another big Android vulnerability revealed. A report from security firm Lookout informs us of a new threat that can permanently “compromise” a device, including …
Critics hate ‘Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice’
“Lukewarm” would be a charitable way to describe the reaction to Man of Steel. Comic book fans and general audiences alike were turned off by …
iPhone SE poised to be Apple’s sleeper hit of the season
At first glance, it’s easy to see why many people are overlooking the significance of Apple’s new iPhone SE. After all, the device doesn’t feature …
This coffee brewer is a work of art
The kitchen is easily one of the most difficult rooms in your house to shop for. It’s often the case that the best-looking, highest-quality kitchen …
Facebook swears it’s not racially profiling you… except it kind of is
Does Facebook racially profile you to serve you more relevant ads? The company tells Ars Technica that it doesn’t engage in racial profiling but it’s hard …
Ridiculous helicopter jailbreak attempt gets caught on video
The following video isn’t an action sequence from a future Die Hard movie. It’s a video that was just released to the public that shows a daring …
How Apple could make the iPhone 7 a comparative steal even at $650
Apple on Monday announced a couple of new products that had been revealed weeks before by assorted leaks. Some say the iPhone SE and iPad Pro …
Netflix explains why it releases episodes of its hit shows all at once
In the dark days before Netflix, TV fans had to patiently wait for new episodes of their favorite shows to air on a per week …
Hilarious: Google Now offers tips for pirating ‘Deadpool’
Google Now is arguably the best thing about using an Android phone. If you give it permission, Google will track everything about you, extract the …
Leaked Nintendo NX photos reveal a strange, buttonless controller
More evidence supporting a Nintendo NX controller leak appeared online today as a Reddit user called perkele37 shared high-quality images of what he claims to …
See how the new, smaller iPad Pro stacks up against the 12.9-inch model
Although the iPhone SE was the highlight of Apple’s spring event on Monday, it wasn’t the only new device announced. Apple also unveiled a smaller, more …
This speaker is almost as good as Sonos, but it’s waterproof and about half the price
The top of the line speaker from Sonos is the Sonos PLAY:5, and it’s pretty fantastic. In fact, it’s one of the best wireless speakers out …
I’ve never wanted a Tesla more than after watching this ‘Ludicrous Speed’ video
I have wanted a Tesla for years… but unfortunately they’ve all been way out of my price range. But with the new Model 3 set …
With Wii U’s fate in question, Nintendo’s NX might be its last chance
After spending three-and-a-half years languishing at the bottom of the market, the Wii U is finally being put to rest. That’s according to a report published …
This could be Apple’s next game-changing move with the iPhone
There’s no doubt about it: Apple makes the best smartphone chips out there. The company’s mobile chip division has put intense pressure on rivals in recent …
Update to iOS 9.3 right now to fix a serious iPhone security flaw
We’ve already given you so many reasons to update your iPhone or iPad to iOS 9.3 when we showed you all the best new features …
‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ official Blu-ray release leaks online weeks early
Two weeks before the official Blu-ray release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens is scheduled to hit retail, an early copy of the movie has been leaked on …
12 paid iPhone apps on sale for free right now
Another day, another batch of paid iPhone and iPad apps on sale for free. We’re constantly told that we’re the best in the business when it comes to hunting down …
We asked every member of Congress with a computer science degree about Apple’s war with the FBI
Just because Apple and the FBI avoided an historic showdown in court this week over a previously issued court order for Apple to create a …
Consumer Reports: Galaxy S7 beats iPhone to become the world’s best smartphone
The Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge are Samsung’s best smartphones ever. That’s abundantly clear. Samsung has perfected an amazing design released last year, addressed previous …
It looks like we now know who’s helping the FBI crack the San Bernardino shooter’s iPhone
A dramatic new twist in the ongoing battle between Apple and the FBI unfolded on Monday night when the U.S. Department of Justice asked a …
Google’s upcoming keyboard app for iOS actually sounds exciting
Though it took a few years to get there, Apple with iOS 8 finally introduced support for third-party keyboards, thereby allowing iPhone and iPad users to …
The 65-inch smart LED TV you’ve been waiting for
Look, we’re not saying that size is the only thing that matters, but that tiny TV in your living room is looking pretty sad now …
