Surprise hit movie from Sundance was shot entirely on an iPhone
To prove how insanely dependable the iPhone 5s’ camera is, Apple shot entire commercials using the device in early 2014 before using Macs to edit the …
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Microsoft may have found the perfect way to cap Google at the knees
Google’s Android platform has basically become to smartphones what Windows has long been for desktop computers and laptops — that is, it’s the dominant player …
Samsung teases Galaxy S6 with a ‘special’ new feature
Samsung will soon unveil its next major flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S6, which might be released in two distinct versions in the coming months, including a regular model …
Photographer compares GTA 5’s Los Santos to the real Los Angeles
One of the best things about video games replicating real world locations is finding out just how close they come to capturing a perfect digital representation …
FCC commissioner makes the most boneheaded argument against raising broadband standards
The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday voted to raise the standards of what constitutes broadband from any service that offers download speeds of 4Mbps or …
Watch this immediately: The trailer for ‘Ted 2’ is out, and it’s amazing
It’s hard to believe that Ted, a movie about a talking stuffed teddy bear, is as funny as it was. But Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane can …
This new router will slow your internet speeds to a crawl – and you’ll be glad it did
When I was a kid, I didn’t have access to an Internet-connected smartphone or tablet filled with all sorts of interesting ways to help me pass …
Video: Watch people’s shocked reactions when they try Samsung’s VR headset
Samsung’s first virtual reality headset is fantastic, but it has a big problem — and it’s the same problem that impacts all virtual reality devices. In …
This may be the best news about the Galaxy S6 we’ve heard yet
The Galaxy S6 is shaping up to be the best smartphone Samsung has ever released, and not just because of what we’re sure will be …
Is this Apple’s secret weapon that could force Android users to buy an iPhone?
There are many reasons why Android users switch to iPhone, and vice-versa, but Apple may have a secret (or not-so-secret) weapon that could pressure some …
Tim Cook confirms that the iPhone 6 is a nightmare for Android
You might think of iPhone owners as an insular crowd, constantly upgrading from one device to the next, year after year, but Tim Cook says that’s …
Kanye just released a Spike Jonez-directed music video featuring Paul McCartney
Remember earlier this year when Kanye released a new single “Only One” that he produced with legendary ex-Beatle Paul McCartney? Well he’s now made a …
8 awesome paid iPhone apps that are all free for a limited time
We had some truly great paid iPhone and iPad apps for you yesterday that were all on sale for free for a limited time, and …
One company may have finally solved the smartphone battery life problem
No matter how advanced our gadgets get from year to year, the fact remains that battery technology isn’t able to keep up. Just look at …
Don’t wait for Android 5.0, this app makes your phone look like Lollipop for free
Android 5.0 Lollipop is a huge upgrade for Google’s mobile operating system. The only problem with it, of course, is that it’s only available for …
Did Qualcomm just leak a key detail about the upcoming Galaxy S6?
After various reports detailed Qualcomm’s alleged overheating issues with the Snapdragon 810 flagship processor — which the chip maker subsequently denied — many publications said …
Get ready, Apple fans: Benchmarks leak for iPhone 6 running iOS 9
There are two times of the year that are the most exciting for enthusiastic Apple fans. The first comes in June, when Apple uses its …
The FTC’s latest ruling should send a chill down AT&T’s spine
Is your “unlimited” mobile data really unlimited if your carrier throttles it down to slower speeds at certain times? Per Re/code, the Federal Trade Commission this week …
Who won the holiday quarter, Apple or Samsung?
Fierce rivals but close business partners Apple and Samsung squared off this week in one more episode of their massive duel, as each company reported financial …
Yes, the iPhone 6 really hurt Samsung
Samsung on Thursday reported its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2014, and even though the company made a lot of money during the …
There’s talk of mutiny on The Pirate Bay ship
The Pirate Bay service will soon be resurrected, well over a month after falling prey to a police raid in Sweden. But while all the …
Video: See how stunning video games will look in the not-too-distant future
We’re constantly surprised by the incredible worlds that game developers are able to create, but we’re never satisfied with the visuals for very long. Where Half-Life …
Sex offender claims Taylor Swift stole his life story in her lyrics, sues for $100 million
Are “Shake It Off,” “Blank Space” and “Out of the Woods” written in a secret language that actually tells the life story of an imprisoned …
Spotify is coming to your PS4
Your PlayStation 4 gaming sessions are about to get a lot more musical. Sony announced on Wednesday that it will be shutting down its Music Unlimited …
Video shows how your iPhone has gotten progressively louder over the years
Have you noticed that your iPhones have been getting progressively louder every time you upgrade? There’s a very good reason for that: It turns out …
Get a huge discount on the Moto X starting next week
In the market for a new Android phone in 2015? If you’re willing to wait a week, you’ll have the chance to pick up a …
Find out who wins Super Bowl XLIX with the help of Madden 15
There are still a few days left until the Super Bowl, but it looks like a winner has already been decided. Continuing a proud tradition that …
Get 60 days of Spotify Premium for free, but only if you hurry
Spotify is a fantastic service, easily among the best streaming music offerings in the world. It has really become an all-in-one service compared to rivals, …
Police officer who stole naked pictures from a perp’s phone isn’t going to jail
It might not come as much of a surprise, but another police officer has been convicted of wrongdoing. Ars Technica reports that Sean Harrington, a …
Comcast is sorry it called customer an ‘a**hole’ on their bill
Anyone who has worked in customer service knows that it can be a miserable job that involves dealing with rude, angry people. That said, the …
