Check out this slick iPhone case that doubles as a secondary battery
Augment is the name of a new case and charger combo for the iPhone that is seeking funding on Kickstarter. Unlike existing case solutions that help users prolong the …
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Major FCC study finds cable bills have been rising at over triple the rate of inflation
Looking for a reason why people hate their cable companies? Well, there are likely several reasons but one of them is undoubtedly the constant stream …
Deal alert: Get a Galaxy S5 for $50 on contract by trading in any working smartphone
Best Buy has a pretty sweet deal for anyone looking to trade in their old smartphone for something new. Best Buy announced that starting on …
Why Microsoft dumped the Xbox One’s Kinect requirement, in the company’s own words
Sony is still winning the PlayStation 4 vs Xbox One sales battle according to market research firm NPD Group, which says that the PS4 has outsold …
Review: Seagate Backup Plus Slim and Fast mobile hard drives
Fast. Fast and cheap. In a nutshell, that describes Seagate’s latest duo of mobile hard drives. In a world where SSDs are still (unfortunately) too …
Here’s more evidence that Google+ is on the chopping block
It might be time to start playing a mournful bugle melody for Google+. Google’s social network, which for a while became the Clippy of social …
Incredible Word Lens app now free following Google acquisition
We first covered Word Lens here on BGR all the way back in 2010, and the app is no less incredible today than it was …
When it comes to protecting data, Apple finally has your back
As recently as last year, Apple consistently ranked among the worst large companies in the United States when it came to ensuring that its customers’ …
Facebook wants your friends to force you to reveal more details about yourself
In its non-stop quest for personal data, Facebook is rolling out a rather ingenious feature that could help it gather even more info about you. In …
You won’t be able to stop reading this Twitter account that sends out random bits of overheard conversations in NYC
Ever wanted to spend a day as a fly on the wall in a public place and just listen in to what people are talking …
How did this smug, 20-something Swedish hipster become YouTube’s biggest star?
Game of Thrones recently made a splash by hitting 7 million viewers for a recent episode. This was an epic number for HBO, the biggest …
Download this app right now: Stunning photo editor AFilter for iPhone is now free
There are thousands of paid photo editing apps in the iOS App Store and to be frank, most of them would probably be overpriced even if …
Did this leak just reveal the design of the gigantic 12.9-inch iPad Pro?
According to some sources, Apple will release a bigger 12.9-inch tablet this year, although others believe the company has ditched the product for the time …
We might not get our first taste of Windows 9 until early next year
The first Windows 9 Preview version might not be released until either February or March 2015, a source familiar with Microsoft’s plans reports. Chinese leaker FaiKee has posted …
Facebook killed my high school reunion
In a way, the high school reunion is as unashamedly American as apple pie and Chevrolet. Go on — ask your parents if they had …
6 tips for making email less miserable
God, does email truly suck. What used to be the best way to keep in touch with friends and family has now become an annoying …
You’ll soon be able to tell Google to forget the dirty secrets that were spilled online
Google received a potentially devastating blow in Europe earlier this week, where a court ruled in favor of the individual’s right to protect his or …
This secret tweak will make your Android phone much faster
In the early days of the Android platform, smartphones like the G1 were painfully slow and clunky. Handsets struggled to open apps, freezes were expected, and …
Here’s why the OnePlus One only costs $300 despite having killer specs
How can OnePlus sell the 16GB version its OnePlus One flagship phone for just $300 off contract despite featuring killer specs that include a 2.5GHz Snapdragon …
Does Android crush iOS when it comes to usability? The answer may lie in a single screenshot
Late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs famously vowed to destroy Android because it is a stolen product. “I don’t want your money,” Jobs is said to have told Google’s …
This is why Samsung sells millions of smartphones each quarter
No matter how hard Samsung is criticized for its business choices, especially regarding handset design and software, the company still remains the largest Android device maker …
These 9 awesome Android photo apps are free for one day only
What’s the only thing better than an awesome Android app? That’s right — an awesome paid Android app that becomes available for free. Amazon’s Google …
Only you can save the Internet: Here’s how to fight the FCC’s controversial net neutrality plan
The United States Federal Communications Commission on Thursday approved its revised net neutrality plan in a 3-2 vote. Now, for the first time, the full …
Even more proof that the premium Galaxy S5 Prime is real
Samsung’s rumored Galaxy S5 Prime model looks more real than ever, even though the company is yet to fully acknowledge it. A version of the …
Halo 5 release confirmed for fall 2015 on the Xbox One
If there’s any game that’s going to help Microsoft catch up with Sony in the console wars, it’s this one. Per Gamespot, Microsoft and 343 …
Google helps you spend more money on Google Play content
Google on Thursday revealed it’s ready to support even more payment methods for Google Play purchases, thus encouraging buyers to spend money on apps, movies, TV shows …
This short video explains why you should care about net neutrality
Net neutrality is currently one of the hottest topics in tech, as the FCC voted on Thursdsay on its chairman’s controversial fast lane / slow …
Popcorn Time app brings ‘Netflix for pirates’ to Android devices
It’s been over a month since we checked in on the fascinating Popcorn Time saga, and it appears that even after a few bumps in the …
You probably won’t be able to buy the world’s cheapest 4K TV
Xiaomi on Thursday unveiled a brand new Android-based product, a 49-inch 4K TV that will cost just 3,999 yuan, or around $640, Engadget reports. Even …
Apple and Samsung’s next major fight won’t be over what you think
Earlier this week, we shared a video that explained the incredible potential of graphene, a transparent material that is just a single atom thick. According to …
