Find out what your state Googled more than any other in 2014
Each of the 50 United States of America has a unique personality. Estately, a real estate search site, recently put together a revealing graphic that attempts to prove …
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Microsoft’s most ambitious Xbox One plans appear dead
Remember back in long-ago days of 2013 when Microsoft was pushing the Xbox One as an all-purpose cloud-based entertainment system that wasn’t just for games but also …
Here’s one Mac hack you’ll never see coming
Hackers at the popular Chaos Computer Congress in Hamburg, Germany, managed to demonstrate an interesting type of attack on some OS X computers that, if successful, cannot …
What if Microsoft caved and allowed Android apps on Windows 10?
Microsoft is still considering allowing Windows 10 to run Android apps next year, but only as a last resort. ZDNet’s Mary Jo Foley reports that …
The last PlayStation Store sales of the year have been extended following massive hack
Sony announced on Monday that it would be temporarily extending the final week of the Holiday Sale and the most recent Flash Sale on the …
New reports reveal a possible link between the PSN and Sony Pictures hacks
Sony has been hit by two different hacker groups in a month, as Guardians of Peace (GOP) and Lizard Squad have targeted Sony Pictures and PSN, respectively. Of the …
A lamp that lasts 40 years will debut in May
For nearly a century, lightbulbs have been the poster child of planned obsolescence. Manufacturers have been accused of deliberately designing products that only last months or …
Comcast ends 2014 with one last epic customer service call debacle
One of the amazing things about Comcast’s infamously terrible customer service is that you will get told two completely different and contradictory things by different …
A serious bug has been found in the new version of Android Lollipop
Moving forward, it might be a good idea to avoid installing any X.0.1 update on your smartphone or tablet. Earlier this year, Apple temporarily bricked …
The 5 most anticipated PS4 exclusives of 2015
Now that we’ve thoroughly explored the top 10 games of 2014, it’s time to look ahead to the new year. 2015 promises to be an …
Amazingly, someone still really thinks Apple is ‘doomed’
At this time last year, it was fashionable to claim that Apple was “doomed” since the company hadn’t come out with a major new product …
The funniest thing you’ll see today: More hilarious TV news bloopers
Just in case 15 minutes of news bloopers wasn’t enough for you, YouTube user NewsBeFunny is back with even more in the second part of the 2014 wrap-up …
How to use Uber on New Year’s Eve without paying a fortune
We’ve seen from recent history that late nights, high alcohol consumption and Uber rides can be a deadly cocktail for your wallet. This is because intoxicated …
Samsung topped Apple in 2014 to become America’s most beloved cell phone brand
Samsung had a very rough year in 2014. The company’s flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S5, was seen as a disappointment by most pundits and industry …
Don’t forget: T-Mobile and AT&T might still owe you money
Have you been an AT&T or T-Mobile subscriber at any point over the past five years? If so, your mobile carrier might owe you money. …
7 tips that will help you get the most out of your new iPhone
Apple’s new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus were two of the most desirable smartphones of the holiday season. And if Apple’s holiday quarter is …
675 beautiful Material Design wallpapers you can download for free
One of the most important features of Google’s newly released Android 5.0 Lollipop mobile operating system is the new design language called Material Design. Basically, …
Frustrated Android fan explains why he’s dangerously close to buying an iPhone 6 Plus
Jason Kallelis of Writing About Tech wants to make something clear: he’s loved Android for years now. However, he’s recently found himself reaching a breaking point …
8 awesome paid iPhone and iPad apps you can get free for a limited time (save $36!)
Millions of people received new iPhones and iPads last week for Christmas, and now it’s time to fill all those new iOS devices with nifty …
The worst Android phones of all time, as picked by Android fans
The top-tier Android phones — think the Galaxy Note 4, HTC One (M8), LG G3 and Moto X — are all fantastic devices. Once you …
iPhone lover explains what it’s like to switch back to a BlackBerry
BlackBerry had quite an interesting year in 2014. The company’s stock is up more than 45% on the year as investors find hope in several …
This might just be the most exciting Windows 10 news we’ve heard so far
Microsoft’s upcoming major Windows update is already available to users looking to test-drive it, but existing Windows 10 Technical Preview versions lack several of the features …
Surprise: TWC and Comcast are the two most hated companies in America
Time Warner Cable and Comcast are two of the largest Internet and pay TV service providers in the country, and they are still pursuing efforts …
This might be our first look at Samsung’s new Galaxy S6
Samsung is reportedly designing its upcoming flagship Android smartphone from scratch, as it’s not happy with the way other recent Galaxy S models were received by …
Apple just gave Europeans the App Store feature we’ve all been clamoring for
Apple’s iTunes is already a hugely popular digital content source for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Windows users, and things might get even better for European iTunes account …
iPhone and iPad destroyed the competition this Christmas
Apple’s iPhone and iPad were best-selling devices this Christmas, analytics company Flurry has discovered when looking at device activations during the period. Combined, Apple’s iOS …
Meet Lightpaper, the coolest way to turn on the lights yet
In addition helping us print out our own toys, food, and even houses, 3D printing can also be used to print new ways to light your …
Elon Musk’s SpaceX is preparing for its craziest rocket test yet
Tesla isn’t the only potentially revolutionary company founded by Elon Musk, as the Tesla boss is also the CEO of SpaceX, a company that’s trying to make …
Apple Pay is poised to roll out in another huge market
After a successful launch in the United States earlier this year, Apple Pay is going international in 2015. The Telegraph reports that Apple is currently in …
Game of Thrones was once again the most pirated show of the year
Pirates just can’t get enough of HBO’s fantasy smash hit. TorrentFreak reports that Game of Thrones was the most downloaded TV show of the year, making …
