People can’t dump Windows 8 fast enough as Windows 10 adoption surges
So it looks like the Windows 10 launch was a big success if early adoption numbers are to be believed. The Register drops some data from …
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You can choose one of the next free PS4 games
Every month for the past several years, Sony has released a selection of free PS3 games for PlayStation Plus subscribers. PS Vita and PS4 games were added to …
U.S. OnePlus 2 fans are in for a bit of a wait
Earlier today, we published our first impressions of the OnePlus 2, one of the most highly anticipated Android smartphones of the year. If you’re been keeping …
Spotify’s free streaming tier may be getting a shakeup
A new report claims that Spotify may be adjusting its business model in the near future. While the popular streaming music site currently offers both …
The best times to watch the Perseid meteor shower tonight
The Perseid meteor shower is at peak visibility this week, which means it’s your best time to check it out without the need for a telescope. …
AT&T is giving DirecTV customers $500 to change their wireless service
Late last month, the FCC approved AT&T’s acquisition of DirecTV, and the merger was completed shortly after. Not only did AT&T become the “largest pay …
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 …
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 …
