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Meet MuteMagic, a little $40 box that automatically mutes TV commercials
While there is absolutely no question that the MuteMagic is a couple decades too late to find real success, there is also no question that people who …
Revealed: The creepiest Google product ever
Anyone who’s inclined to think of Google as a bunch of creepy privacy invaders will likely have their suspicions confirmed by a newly revealed patent …
Leak: This is Flow, Microsoft’s unreleased ’email killer’ for the iPhone
If ever there was something in desperate need of a good “killing,” email is it. We have seen countless “email killers” introduced over the years and …
Android M and Nexus updates: The good, the bad and the ugly
Android M is expected to be unveiled later this week at Google I/O, and it will bring several new features to Google’s mobile platform according to various reports, …
Android M: This is Google’s new Photos app
Google is expected to announce a bunch of new software initiatives later this week, one of them being Android M. Some leaks have already provided …
Comcast’s broadband caps are even more annoying than we imagined
Ah, Comcast — will you ever stop coming up with creative ways to irritate your customers? Redditor FriendlyDespot has noticed that Comcast has started injecting code into …
Glow in the dark toilet seat is finally a reality: Meet ‘Potty Glow’
After years of having his idea for a glow in the dark toilet seat scoffed at, Dave Reynolds of Lebanon, Tennessee is the one having …
Best and craziest sports plays from the last week
With the NBA and NHL playoffs in full swing, not to mention some exciting action from Major League Baseball and various soccer leagues, this past week …
Why Mark Zuckerberg wants kids to play video games
Video games have gotten a bad rap for years now. They create killers, many critics like to claim. They glorify criminal behavior, some politicians often shout. But …
Indie artist delivers an impassioned and smart defense of Spotify
Just because Jay-Z’s Tidal service has been a bomb so far, that doesn’t mean artists aren’t right to be upset about the paltry sums of …
How an 8-minute surgery could completely fix your poor eyesight
One of the things technology will most likely fix at some point down the road is poor eyesight. And it might happen sooner than we …
How to turn your old Android phone into a handy Chromecast remote
Attention Chromecast users: Your Chromecast experience can significantly be improved by turning one of your older Android devices into a dedicated Chromecast remote, as one Android fan …
This is Uber’s self-driving car prototype
It’s no secret that Uber is interested in cutting costs by replacing current cars with smart self-driving cars in the future. And it looks like the …
Nexus 6: Another reason why Google might favor phablets over smaller phones
Google surprised Android fans who were anxiously waiting for a new Nexus smartphone last year by only launching one new handset, a 6-inch Nexus 6 …
Why Apple’s cable-killing TV service might be delayed
Earlier this year, we learned that Apple was beginning to get serious about launching a web TV service of its own — something to compete …
Google study finds website security questions are even less secure than passwords
A new in-depth study from Google reveals that the security questions most individuals use as an additional layer of security are often less secure and …
Need for Speed, DOOM and Street Fighter V: Game trailers of the week
Every week, a landslide of video game trailers hit the Internet, hyping up the games that have just been released, the games that are about …
OnePlus Two’s monster specs confirmed by fresh leak
After a leaked benchmark on Thursday shared some details about the OnePlus Two’s high-end specs, a new report brings even more information about the company’s …
Mario Kart: Fury Road is the most essential mashup trailer of the year
Are you ready to see the best mashup of 2015? It’s subtle, it’s brilliant and it’s one of those things that you’ll never get out …
CNBC pundit declares smartphones ‘over,’ says Apple could be the next BlackBerry
It’s always fun reading contrarian hot takes that tell us why certain major companies such as Microsoft, Apple and Google are doomed to fail. The …
Excited to try Google’s game-changing Project Fi? You’re in for a long wait
Google’s recently launched MVNO wireless initiative sounds like an intriguing proposition for Nexus 6 owners, especially now that the company is sending out the first invites for …
See what Spotify’s next major iOS app update looks like
On Wednesday, Spotify took the stage in NYC to unveil a host of additions that will soon be arriving on its service, including videos, podcasts and a surprisingly extensive list …
This Android phone has a massive 6,000mAh battery and costs just $290
Now this is a phone that should give you at least a full day’s charge… and very likely at least three. GizmoChina brings us word that …
500 million Android devices at risk: Researchers find that factory reset doesn’t completely wipe data
One of the most important things to do before selling or giving away a used smartphone is to wipe the device clean. After all, the …
Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak reflect on early Apple days in rare video
FastCompany directs us to a fascinating and somewhat obscure Apple video which features company co-founders Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak engaging in a bit of …
First Apple Watch update may have seriously crippled one of its most important features
The heart rate sensor on the back of the Apple Watch is very accurate, a recent report has shown, on par with some of the most …
Deal alert: Get an iPhone 6 for $450, or 10% off anything else at Gazelle
Earlier this week we told you about two great deals for smartphone shoppers who were more interested in saving money than having the latest and …
6 Android M features fans want to see unveiled at Google I/O next week
We always try to keep up with assorted fan communities to get a sense of how they’re feeling about their favorite products. Reddit’s Android fan …
Apple fans on a forum wonder if Apple Watch will help them pick up girls
The Apple Watch really is an impressive device that hits so many notes earlier smartwatch offerings were unable to manage. The design is sleek, the build …
