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 …
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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 …
New free service automatically gets you money back when items you’ve already bought go on sale
How annoying is it when you buy something online or in a store only to find out that it went on sale a few days later? …
3 new iOS 9 features were just revealed in a huge new leak
9to5Mac’s Mark Gurman has been all over iOS 9 leaks this week and he’s back with a new report today that outlines more features the …
25 fantastic iOS apps and games on sale for $0.99 each
Each and every day, we alert our readers to a selection of apps from the App Store that are free to download for a limited amount of …
Former Android diehard ‘never looking back’ after switch to iPhone 6 – find out why
Earlier this week, we told you about an Android fan who went running back to Google after spending just two weeks with an iPhone. Both …
Can a superhero save Samsung’s Galaxy S6?
No, it’s not the Galaxy S6 Active that appeared in many leaks so far. Instead, it’s a special edition smartphone that superhero fans will likely …
8 awesome paid iPhone apps on sale for free for a limited time
It’s been quite a week for paid iPhone and iPad apps on sale for free, and yesterday’s list was our biggest one yet. There were 10 apps in total …
This $11 quick charger from Amazon will charge your phone 75% faster (deal is back!)
Last week, we told you about a great deal happening on Amazon. For just $11, users were able to purchase a special charger that uses …
Google Maps is no longer directing racists to the White House
Earlier this week, it was discovered that certain offensive search queries on Google Maps were pointing users in the direction of U.S. landmarks, including the …
Here’s the complete set of 38 new emoji coming to your phone next year
Where would the world be without emoji? Sure, people would be able to communicate a bit less awkwardly in person. And yes, perhaps at least one person …
