Facebook’s WhatsApp deal hits a self-imposed snag
Back in February, Facebook announced it was buying WhatsApp for $19 billion. This was a surprising move, given WhatsApp’s reputation for ensuring privacy and Facebook’s not-so-great …
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Chen explains why he became BlackBerry CEO: ‘I’m the only one they could find’
John Chen is the only man who’s up to the job of running BlackBerry… literally. In an interview at Re/code’s massive tech conference this week, …
One contractor wants to build an entire house with a cement 3D printer
While houses of varying quality have been 3D-printed before, one contractor in Minnesota wants to build one such home by using a specially designed 3D printer …
Here’s Tim Cook’s internal memo explaining why Apple bought Beats for $3 billion
Is Apple’s $3 billion acquisition of Beats a smart business move or have Tim Cook and company simply lost their minds? 9to5Mac has now posted …
This $199 Toshiba tablet is the closest thing to a Surface mini you can buy
Microsoft may have disappointed certain Windows users when it decided not to unveil the Surface mini yet – although reports say that the device is …
Apple confirms $3 billion Beats acquisition
Apple on Wednesday confirmed the deal that has puzzled every industry analyst on the planet for the past few weeks: Apple is buying Beats Electronics. News of the …
This cool urban bag solves two pressing smartphone problems at once
Gadget owners who have to travel a lot have to deal with two pressing problems: charging all their devices on the go, and accessing various kind of files …
This is the closest you’ll get to attending Sony’s E3 Press Conference
If you haven’t had the chance to attend E3, we can tell you from first-hand experience that it’s a mess. A raucously fun mess, but a …
The ultimate list of Mac shortcuts for all your favorite Internet services
Mac users looking to get around faster while dealing with various popular online services and apps including Gmail, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, WordPress, Pocket, Feedly, Google+, …
Back up your iPhone’s data right now: Huge iOS ransomware scam hits the U.S.
Now is a good time to make sure all the data on your iPhone is backed up in the cloud. CBS Los Angeles reports that …
Now we know why companies are spending insane money to buy mobile apps
Facebook’s $19 billion acquisition of WhatsApp is not going to be the last jaw-dropping deal in the mobile app industry. If you’re looking for reasons …
An $18,000 bounty awaits the first person to root the Galaxy S5 on Verizon and AT&T
Six weeks after the official launch of the Galaxy S5, the mobile community still hasn’t managed to root the Verizon or AT&T models of the …
Incredible photographs showcase some of Apple’s earliest prototypes
Apple’s designs have become so ubiquitous over the past ten years that’s it hard to remember a time when the company was struggling to find …
Comcast CEO has a ridiculous explanation for why everyone hates his company
Comcast CEO Brian Roberts faced some tough questions at Re/code’s big conference on Wednesday, as one audience member actually asked him why his company and …
Samsung beats Apple to the punch, announces its own fitness platform
You won’t be able to accuse Samsung of copying Apple this time! Per Business Insider, Samsung on Wednesday unveiled a new open platform called Samsung Architecture …
New leak reveals key Nexus 8 details
Google’s next-generation Nexus tablet, which was recently discovered as Volantis/Flounder in Google code and which is believed to be made by HTC, will apparently have a …
The FTC wants to put online privacy back in your hands
When it comes to the Internet, your eyeballs are worth more than you know. Online advertising is a massive multi-billion dollar industry and the companies …
This is the cheapest 3D printer money can buy
Following the success of the $199 Micro 3D printer on Kickstarter – the project topped its $50,000 funding goal by $3,351,000 – a new, even more …
New app brings turbocharged ‘Find My iPhone’ features to Android and iPhone
According to the mobile security experts at Lookout, more than 1 in 10 smartphone owners in America have had a handset stolen at some point. …
The gamble of a lifetime: Netflix Roulette is your best friend and worst enemy
It seems like the more channels pay TV companies add to their lineups, the harder it is to find something good to watch on TV. …
One-time Apple fanboy explains why he dumped his iPhone for a Moto X
It’s always entertaining to read what happens when longtime iPhone devotees switch to another platform, regardless of whether they like their new platform of choice or …
How to get a refund on apps you buy from Google Play
As crucial as apps have become to the mobile experience, people still often balk at the idea of paying for mobile applications. Spending $7 on …
Battlefield Hardline is coming to E3 2014 – watch the leaked trailer now
Shortly after EA confirmed the existence of Battlefield Hardline, the next game in the enormously popular first-person shooter series, a YouTube user leaked an extensive …
5 great Android apps that do amazing things the iPhone can’t (May 2014)
Welcome to the fourth installment in BGR’s popular series on great Android apps that do amazing things the iPhone cannot. Earlier posts in this series …
The most burning questions Apple needs to answer right now
Apple is still running like a well oiled money machine but that doesn’t mean the company is free of questions about its future. Asymco’s Horace …
Paid apps gone free: This $50 app that teaches you to play guitar is now free
Somewhere within us all lives a rock beast waiting to break free. Those looking to uncage the animal inside themselves have a wide range of new options …
5 awesome LG G3 features that make the Galaxy S5 look obsolete
It wasn’t exactly a surprise since specs and details surrounding LG’s new flagship smartphone have been leaking for months, but the company finally unveiled its new …
Microsoft shows off its most incredible new product in years
Microsoft at Re/code’s Code Conference revealed that it’s moving forward with its Skype voice and video call translation product, demoing on stage a pre-beta version …
New report reveals crucial design details for Apple’s iWatch
What, you didn’t really think Apple would release a smartwatch with a boxy-looking face like the Galaxy Gear, did you? Business Insider flags a new …
Apple denies iCloud breach let hackers take iPhones hostage
Apple still hasn’t responded publicly to reports that hackers have breached Apple’s iCloud system and hacked it in order to unlock stolen iPhones. While that …
