U.S. Federal Marshals unwittingly confirm they secretly track thousands of cell phones
A new report from the USA Today details how U.S. Federal Marshals have been using advanced surveillance technology to secretly listen in on phone conversations …
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10 post-credits scenes from popular movies you might have missed
Ever since Nick Fury appeared in Tony Stark’s living room after the credits rolled in Iron Man, post-credits stingers have taken on a life of their own. Whether it’s a …
Today’s best paid iPhone and iPad apps on sale for free
After serving up a generous helping of 10 paid iPhone and iPad apps on sale for free for you yesterday, we’re back with another 12 premium iOS apps today. …
Google’s latest Gmail app updates significantly improve the mobile experience
Google is constantly updating its apps and services to fix bugs and add new features, but every once in a while, a series of major …
Hilarious Facebook experiment teaches us all what it’s like to be a hot girl
We’ve all heard stories about the ridiculous number of messages that attractive women get on dating sites but it seems that they get hit on …
No contest: HTC’s Vive VR experience is miles ahead of everything else
There’s nothing that wakes you up when the second-day fatigue hits you at MWC like a dose of virtual reality. And who would have thought a …
This wireless home router can stream data even faster than Google Fiber
Everyone is jealous of the few markets with access to Google Fiber for a few reasons, but one of them is the fact that Google …
10 hidden iPhone features that’ll help you get the most out of your phone
There is nothing in your life as close to you as your iPhone that is so tragically underutilized. It’s a sad truth that even the …
Your carrier might help you save money for once
The next big thing your carrier or Internet service provider might sell you in the near future isn’t a fancy smartphone or tablet, TV service, or …
The FBI’s war with Apple is about to go horribly wrong
Few times in the recent past has an issue like this had such compelling arguments on both sides of the fence. It all started when …
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 …
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 …
