Here’s what all the weird extra characters in URLs really mean
Everyone online knows and uses URLs — they’re how you tell a web browser to load an individual page you want to access on your …
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Adorable: Baby and puppy share a birthday, might think they belong to the same species
Put your newborn infant in the same room with a puppy and you’re likely to get hours of entertainment out of this particular combination. The …
One of the best mobile security apps around is now completely free to download
We all love the Internet, but it’s also filled with nefarious hackers willing to take advantage of every single oversight. Some security issues are built into …
Bugged Windows 10 update could force your computer to reboot forever
A few weeks ago, it was reported that Windows 10 would automatically install updates to users’ computers, which rubbed some upgraders the wrong way. All things …
Tiny device promises to deliver the dual-SIM iPhone you’ve always wanted
If that’s one thing Apple will likely never make, it’s a dual-SIM iPhone. However, many people use two different smartphones for home and work, which is why …
Watch a typhoon lift a parked Boeing 747 jet off the ground
A monstrous typhoon hit Taiwan and coastal China over the weekend, with winds blowing at speeds of up to 180 miles per hour over the …
Hurry: Get a compact 3,000mAh power bank for $6.99 on Amazon right now
The BGR deals team already gave you a lightning deal for a large five-port power hub this morning, but we have hunted down another great …
Confirmed? Galaxy S6 edge+ preorders look set for August 21st
Samsung on Thursday will unveil its new flagship Galaxy handsets, including the Galaxy Note 5 and the Galaxy S6 edge Plus in New York City, …
iPhone 6s and 6s Plus uncovered in logs a month before launch
Yes, it’s true: We’re getting at least two new iPhones soon. Try to act surprised. Mobile marketing platform Fiksu this week did a search through …
Does Tesla really lose $4,000 on every car it sells?
For reasons that defy comprehension, a purposefully misleading narrative about Tesla has been gaining traction in the press this week. In an article originally published on …
Why one longtime Android fan can’t resist the iPhone any longer
We’ve seen quite a few longtime Android fans talk about switching to the iPhone lately and now Apple has converted a longtime Android fan who previously …
Want to turn your home into a smart home? This $99 box is the first thing you’ll need
Apple’s HomeKit might be a great foundation for smart homes… some day. Right now, there just aren’t enough compatible products to make Apple’s solution worthwhile. …
One of J.R.R. Tolkien’s unfinished works of Middle-earth is set to release in October
This fall, HarperCollins will publish The Story of Kullervo, an unfinished manuscript from the beginning of J.R.R. Tolkien’s career. Although the tale was shared previously in …
Amazon Prime vs. Jet.com: Which is really the better deal?
Amazon Prime is wildly popular with shoppers but it’s not the only subscription based shopping service out there. Last month Jet.com launched with the hopes …
Video: Hero anchorman leaves the set to protest covering Kylie Jenner’s pet bunny
For years I’ve debated whether local TV news anchors are actual human beings or are simply humanoid robots that have been programmed to deliver an …
Amazon is offering huge savings on 20 tech accessories today – these are the 5 best deals
Amazon’s Gold Box deals are always hit or miss, but today is definitely a huge hit. The main deal of the day is for crayons …
Microsoft hilariously trolls Google’s ‘Alphabet’ announcement
Google’s Alphabet announcement yesterday left a lot of people scratching their heads, at least at first. In the blink of an eye, Google completely restructured …
The latest iOS 9 beta includes 15 beautiful new wallpapers – download them all right here
Apple released iOS 9 beta 5 last week, and developers around the world couldn’t have been happier. The previous version of Apple’s unreleased iOS software …
Grab a 5 port USB travel charger on Amazon for 80% off
The BGR deals team has found another great Amazon lightning deal. This one wraps at 2:00 p.m. EDT, so be sure to grab it while you …
Do this now: Manage Facebook’s privacy settings without killing key features
Some 1.5 billion people use Facebook, yet many of them have no idea how to protect their accounts and make sure that others can’t take advantage …
OnePlus 2 hands-on: It’s everything you’ve dreamt of… and so much more
When OnePlus made its next-generation OnePlus 2 official last month, Android fans couldn’t believe their eyes. Everyone knew that the phone was coming thanks to …
Another 10 jailbreak tweaks that will make ‘normal’ iPhone users jealous
Last week, I penned a post that questioned why I continue to carry an Android phone with me despite the fact that my main phone …
Is the iPhone 6s too boring to set new sales records for Apple?
Is Apple nearing a point where it can’t keep setting iPhone sales records? That seems to be the consensus among some analysts, who expect the …
Transform your iPhone into a universal remote for under $100
The iPhone vs. Android argument is beyond boring at this point, but there is one cool feature that most flagship Android handsets have that is …
Download them all: 8 paid iPhone apps on sale for free today
Yesterday’s list of paid iPhone and iPad apps on sale for free included some great apps that rarely go one sale, and you can still get a couple …
Google hid an awesome Easter egg in its Alphabet announcement – here’s how to find it
Say what you will about Google, but the company knows how to have some fun. Nerdy fun, but fun nonetheless. Once, when bidding for a …
Windows 10: Five free apps you should download immediately after you upgrade
Now that you’ve upgraded to Windows 10, you’re probably looking for software to fill your desktop with. You’d probably prefer that software to be free …
Curious about Alphabet? Here’s everything you need to know about Google’s bombshell announcement
Practically out of nowhere, Google yesterday announced that it was restructuring the entire company and renaming itself Alphabet. As part of the transformation, Google’s varying divisions …
A third new iPhone might be launching with the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus
Many reports detailed a third iPhone 6s family member that would sport a 4-inch display and hardware components that would be at least on par …
iPhone 6s might be critical for the bottom line of Apple’s main rival
Apple’s iPhone is one of the best sold mobile devices in the world, and smartphone parts makers are eager to win orders for Apple’s next-gen …
