Netflix just stepped up efforts to block VPN users from streaming its content
We’ve known for a while now about Netflix’s plans to crack down on subscribers using VPNs to circumvent nation-based restrictions and to access unauthorized content. …
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It finally exists: A smartphone controlled paper airplane
Forget about all the drones and remote controlled quadcopters you’ve seen because the BGR Deals team has found something way cooler. Behold: The PowerUp 3.0 Smartphone …
12 paid iPhone and iPad apps on sale for free right now
Rounding out our column covering paid iPhone and iPad apps on sale for free is a fresh new collection of 12 apps that are all free downloads for a …
Brand new Google Inbox update makes one of the app’s key features even better
Now that Mailbox has officially called it quits, you might be on the hunt for a new email app for your phone. There are several well-liked …
10 Google apps and services you had no idea you needed
Google is a search company. It’s an advertising company. It’s a mobile company, a futuristic R&D lab and even, perhaps, an automaker. Google is a …
Another poll shows the American people are siding with the FBI over Apple
If you watched the Republican debate last night on CNN, you saw every potential presidential candidate tell Apple to comply with the FBI. It appears …
Yet another feature Samsung’s Galaxy S7 stole from the iPhone
By modeling its mobile user experience after Apple’s, Samsung was able to propel itself to the top of the smartphone market. No rival company ships …
An iPhone backdoor like the FBI wants is even more dangerous than you think
The FBI vs. Apple fight over an iPhone that had belonged to San Bernardino shooter Syed Farook will have huge implications for the future of the iPhone. …
A secret Google search feature every Android user should know about
We regularly share hidden iPhone features with readers for one simple reason: there’s so much functionality packed into Apple’s iPhone that it’s impossible for anyone to …
The best of Mobile World Congress 2016
Mobile World Congress 2016 is now over, and the show gave us lots to talk about this year thanks to a multitude of announcements. We’ve seen …
Apple’s new software won’t let you brick your iPhone with the date change bug
People can be so cruel at times. For no reason other than to trick people into rendering their iPhones useless, someone recently put together an …
This tiny pager for the 21st century is the perfect smartphone companion
If you constantly miss alerts and notifications on your smartphone because you don’t feel the vibrations or hear the soft tones that notify you, we’ve …
Will the iPhone 7 launch be delayed by the FBI’s backdoor request?
Apple responded one more time to the FBI’s request to backdoor the iPhone 5c belonging to one of the San Bernardino shooters. This time, it’s …
‘Netflix for pirates’ is making the comeback you’ve been waiting for
Popcorn Time, also known as “Netflix for pirates” is a service that lets you stream movies and TV show torrents rather than downloading them. The …
The best and worst ways to boost your smartphone’s battery life
We’ve seen a lot of different tips for boosting your smartphone’s battery life over the years and while some of them are legitimately great, some …
Netflix is ‘very interested’ in pushing virtual reality beyond gaming
When you think of virtual reality content, gaming is usually the first subject that comes to mind. From Oculus Rift to HTC Vive to PlayStation …
Apple and FBI to testify before Congress next week over encryption
Over the past few days, Apple has made it abundantly clear that it will not comply with the FBI’s demand that it write a new …
HTC vows to fix its biggest weakness with its next flagship phone
There were quite a few problems with last year’s HTC One M9 but one of the biggest was an issued that has dogged flagship HTC …
ISIS reportedly threatens Facebook, Twitter founders in video
ISIS has issued a threat to Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and Twitter founder Jack Dorsey over the companies’ effort to take down terror-affiliated accounts, according …
Key Apple hire will help it stay a step ahead of the FBI
Apple is currently locked in a major fight with the FBI that has big implications for the future of mobile security and privacy. We’ve also been …
Why it would be harder for Apple to hack its own iPhone than you think
Apple’s fight with the FBI is in full swing and neither party looks ready to budge. The federal agency has made this a difficult battle for Apple from a …
How to watch the most important Republican debate of the election cycle tonight
After one of the most chaotic presidential primary seasons in American history, just five Republican candidates are still in the running. It has taken months to …
3 important Mobile World Congress stories you may have missed
It’s time to put this year’s Mobile World Congress behind us, and what a show it has been. We had some major announcements on the …
How to watch SpaceX’s latest attempt to land a rocket on ocean platform
SpaceX is going to try landing a rocket on a floating platform again on Thursday evening and you can tune in to watch a live broadcast …
New video shows us what a ‘Seinfeld’ reunion show would look like
As one of the most beloved shows of all time, there has long been a clamoring for a Seinfeld reunion of some sort. Unfortunately, even …
Report claims Apple’s next big iPad announcement won’t be what we expected
Before today, I expected that Apple in March would until its third-generation iPad Air. However, a new report from 9to5Mac’s Mark Gurman claims that Apple is going …
‘I could have made you homeless’: What happens when you dare hackers to do their worst?
If you’ve ever been tempted to ask hackers to do their worst to you, you probably shouldn’t. Kevin Roose of Fusion recently made the trip to Las …
Anonymous Oscars 2016 voter reveals what he really thinks of top nominees
If you’re in the movie industry in any capacity, whether you’re a director, actor, special effects guru, or even a sound engineer, the biggest night …
Here’s Apple’s long-awaited legal response to the FBI
Apple earlier today filed its formal legal response laying out why it’s refusing to help the FBI hack into an iPhone 5c used by one of …
Why the FBI has already lost its encryption battle with Apple
You’d think the news emerging day after day from Mobile World Congress would be the most important thing happening in tech right now, but that’s …
