Big update adds two new features to Dish’s Hopper that users have been dying for
Dish’s Hopper set-top box burst onto the scene a few years ago, and the addition of the company’s “AutoHop” feature that automatically skips commercials during …
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Disney just revealed crucial new details about Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Disney has just lifted a bit of the mysterious shroud it’s put over the story details of Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Entertainment Weekly has …
Microsoft’s latest killer deal: 100 free album downloads for music fans
In addition to its special 12 Days of Deals promotion on gadgets, and its special $149 Work & Play Bundle sale for various services including …
Samsung reportedly won’t get too daring with the Galaxy S6
After reporting earlier that Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S6 flagship phone may launch alongside a special Edge version that would even sport dual-edge displays, SamMobile now says that it has learned from its insiders …
Amazon just turned holiday shopping into an insanely simple one-step process
If you hate holiday shopping as much as I do, you need to give Amazon’s new app a try. It’s called Surprise! and it takes all …
This utterly hideous 1995 Apple watch shows why the company desperately needed Steve Jobs
Apple’s first wearable computer is set to release next year but it’s actually not the company’s first foray into wrist watches. MacRumors points out that …
iPhone users can search in style with Google’s gorgeous new Material Design update
Over the past few weeks, Google has been updating its apps with the highly anticipated Material Design interface that Android fans have been waiting for. …
Windows Phone is circling the drain as longtime users lose hope
2014 has been a very bad year for Windows Phone. Not only has the platform’s market share been stagnant at best but it’s been more …
These were the 5 most disappointing games of 2014
There were some great games released in 2014, but there plenty of stinkers as well. In fact, several of the biggest critical flops had been …
Don’t buy an iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus right now – Walmart is about to slash its prices
Whatever you do, don’t buy an iPhone 6 or an iPhone 6 Plus right now. Apple’s new iPhones are two of the best smartphones the …
This great free app will completely change the look of your Android phone
Sometimes when it comes to the look of the user interface on your smartphone or tablet, the simplest changes can make the biggest difference. Adding …
The clock is ticking on Google’s classic Nexus 5 [updated]
Google has recently launched the Nexus 6, its best and biggest smartphone to date, but the device is also pretty expensive when purchased for full …
This old Apple iPod is more expensive now than it was when it launched
Even though it has a low resolution, small display, and it can’t make phone calls, browse the web, or install apps, the iPod Classic is …
Every single Android user needs to try this amazing Google Now trick
Google Now offers a lot of amazing features and tricks but this might be one of the coolest we’ve ever seen. Reddit user Professa91 recently asked Google …
8 awesome paid iPhone apps that are free for a limited time (save $41!)
We’re doing our best to help you save as much money as possible this holiday season, and those efforts extend beyond sharing great Black Friday …
Google just completely overhauled the design of its YouTube app and it looks stunning
The look and feel of Google’s “Material Design” in Android 5.0 Lollipop is fantastic. We have covered it at length here on BGR — see …
This is what it’s like for an iPhone user to switch to the Nexus 6
One of the most interesting things to watch over the past few years has been to see Apple and Google try to make their platforms …
The 10 best Android devices in the world, ranked by battery life
Battery life is, and will continue to be, one of the most important factors to consider when purchasing a new Android smartphone or tablet. After …
Big leak reveals everything you need to know about two unannounced Samsung phones
As we discussed at length in a recent review, Samsung is in trouble. The company is still pulling in tens of billions of dollars in revenue …
Some of the best deals all year on Apple gear are available right now
The days surrounding Black Friday and Cyber Monday are always packed with some of the deepest discounts you’ll find all year long on gadgets and …
Leaked pics may reveal the high-end Windows Phone we’ve been waiting for all year
What has Microsoft been doing with Windows Phone all year? It’s a question we’ve been asking ourselves again and again as we’ve watched the likes …
Apple Watch heading to production earlier than expected, iPhone 6s not so lucky
Apple’s suppliers may have significantly improved production yields for the Apple Watch, Chinese publication Economic Daily News reports, with mass-production expected to start earlier than …
Sleazy Uber driver propositions woman, Uber gives her $30 for her troubles
Although driving services like Uber are definitely the future, it’s pretty safe to say Uber itself has some issues it needs to work out, such …
This is Apple’s latest attempt to increase iPad sales this holiday season
Apple’s share of the tablet business has been steadily decreasing, with overall demand for tablets not being as strong as it once was either, but …
Sony counterhacks its stolen digital goods to prevent illegal downloads
Sony Pictures has been the victim of an elaborate cyber attack, with hackers having been able to steal 100 terabytes of data from the company’s …
Video of men in wingsuits flying down a mountainside will make your heart seize
The most amazing, terrifying, death-defying video you’ll see all day, or maybe all month, comes courtesy of Project: BASE, an organization made up of two …
This new feature is the coolest thing Google has done so far with Android Wear
Android Wear doesn’t exactly get the same kind of attention that its older brother Android does but Google isn’t nearly done yet adding exciting new …
Longtime Windows Phone user explains why Windows Phone has almost no shot in the U.S.
After showing some promise in 2013, Windows Phone adoption has largely stagnated in 2014, especially in the United States. ZDNet’s Ed Bott, who has used …
Microsoft has an amazing Xbox One Assassin’s Creed bundle deal for you – 12 Days of Deals
Microsoft is getting ready to offer you a special Xbox One console bundle part of its 12 Days of Deals promotion, after having sold an …
How to replace your lost Apple recovery key in 8 easy steps
After revealing in an in-depth feature how Apple’s iTunes security protocols work after a user enables two-factor authentication, The Next Web’s Owen Williams has published …
