Jon Stewart bids farewell to Fox News by torching them one last time
Jon Stewart will be missed by millions of people… but likely not by Fox News, the cable news network that has been a frequent target of …
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EFF creates a stronger ‘Do Not Track’ standard to stop unwanted tracking once and for all
Unless you take some fairly serious steps to guard your privacy, at least some of your web browsing each day is being tracked. We promise. …
Hackers exploit Flash in one of the largest malware attacks in recent history
In case it wasn’t clear yet, Adobe’s Flash isn’t exactly the safest tool for delivering Internet content. Hackers are already more than aware of the …
Watch Simon Pegg rank all six Star Wars movies in under a minute
Actor Simon Pegg will be appearing in Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens and he was recently asked by MTV to rank every single Star Wars movie …
It’s almost impossible to stop Google and Facebook from knowing about your health-related searches
Keeping Google and Facebook from knowing about your health-related Internet searches is not easy. SciLogs directs our attention to a new study conducted by Tim Libert at …
No, seriously: This is the worst idea for a movie ever
We all know that major studios for the past several decades have been utterly lacking in imagination when it comes to signing off on potential …
John Oliver explains why Washington D.C. should be its own state
Hysterical, curse-laden and surprisingly informative — these are the traits we’ve come to expect from John Oliver’s main stories on Last Week Tonight. He’s taught us …
Video: Saber a bottle of champagne with an iPhone… because why not?
The iPhone is a versatile tool that can be used for a variety of daily activities that make your life easier, including alleviating boredom and avoiding actual …
Popcorn Time vulnerability could allow hackers to take over your computer
One of the most popular movie streaming apps online might be a prime target for hackers. On Monday, TorrentFreak shared a report from Antonios Chariton (aka …
How many Starbucks Frappuccinos can Apple buy with all its billions?
Apple is sitting on a massive mound of money, and the pile keeps getting bigger and bigger every quarter as the company continues to sell incredible …
How a salt water-powered lamp could be your next smartphone charger
In theory, it will soon be possible for you to charge your iPhone or any other USB-equipped mobile device with a lamp that’s powered by salt water. …
Amazon’s hosting a big sale on a huge selection of computer gear – here are the 5 best deals
Amazon’s Gold Box Deals can be hit or miss, but today you could say that the summer heat has made the deals red-hot. If anyone has been …
What it’s like to survive a 500-mile solo paddling journey in the Arctic
Robert Shuman is the name of a daring 22-year-old man who took on an incredible challenge: paddle 500 miles in the Arctic waters of Canada’s …
Google Now tip: Use your desktop browser to send Google Now commands to your phone
Google Now is a tremendously useful tool and it seems like every day we’re learning new tricks we can use with it. We learned about …
We need this now: Unreleased Nexus 5 update imagined in stunning concept video
Google is expected to launch two Nexus handsets this year, a new LG Nexus 5 and a Huawei phablet. After the former appeared in a series …
Giant porn stash turned a Windows 10 upgrade into every man’s nightmare
Following the successful release of Windows 10 last week, one man who decided to partake in the free upgrade got a little bit more than …
Get a second-gen Moto X on Amazon for 40% off
Motorola might have just announced its third-generation flagships, but the second-gen Moto X is still a solid device with a clean Android build and unique …
What is Apple doing with this mysterious 43-acre development site?
Companies that are as secretive as Apple always create intrigue when they make big behind-the-scenes moves, and this latest one is very big indeed. Silicon Valley …
Microsoft engineer exposes the inside story: Why Windows Phone was doomed from the start
It’s almost tragic how Microsoft, with a multi-year head start in the mobile phone market, was completely blindsided by the iPhone. Indeed, it’s somewhat easy …
Every new movie and TV show you can stream on Netflix this week (August 2 – August 8)
It’s that time of the week again, and BGR is bringing you a roundup of the best new Netflix movies and shows for your streaming pleasure. A lot …
Watch the first official promos for ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’
It’s August, which means we’re finally just one month away from the premiere of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on CBS. Although not a …
Charge your phone up to 75% faster for just $14
Modern Android phones from Samsung, HTC and other major companies ship with Quick Charge 2.0 technology from Qualcomm, but it’s only useful if you have …
It’s not just Google: Apple wants to be your wireless carrier too
In a bombshell of a report, BusinessInsider is claiming that Apple is actively exploring becoming a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) both in the United …
New ‘Deadpool’ teaser shows why it will be the funniest Marvel movie ever
For those of you who aren’t Marvel Comics fans, you should know that Deadpool is a foul-mouthed mercenary assassin who displays a very postmodern awareness …
How to protect yourself against Windows 10’s controversial new Wi-Fi Sense feature
There is absolutely no question that the response to Windows 10 has been overwhelmingly positive. Yes, people are running into some problems after they update …
Robot that hitchhiked across Canada and Germany gets decapitated after 2 weeks in the U.S.
Sorry, hitchBOT: It looks like you weren’t ready for the U.S.A. after all. hitchBOT, in case you don’t know, was a hitchhiking robot that successfully made …
Forget the OnePlus 2, another new OnePlus phone will be released this year
In an interview with USA Today published over the weekend, OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei revealed that the company has a second phone in the works …
Get the wireless charger that should’ve come with your Android phone for $11
Lots of recent smartphones from Samsung, Google, Sony, Motorola, Nokia, LG and HTC are compatible with wireless chargers, but none of the phones include a wireless charging pad …
10 more new jailbreak tweaks that are making me jealous my iPhone isn’t jailbroken
When I first started getting into cell phones a few centuries ago, hacking and customizing your phone was an intricate and time-consuming process that involved things …
Insane video: Man surfs a wave with his motorcycle
Just when you think you’ve seen it all, a video like this comes around and leaves you speechless. One even struggles to come up with …
