New breakthrough could lead to huge battery improvements
A research team at the University of Alberta may have made a breakthrough that ultimately leads to dramatic improvements in the batteries that power everything from …
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Is the Surface Pro 3 the much-needed hit Microsoft has been waiting for?
Microsoft’s first venture into the tablet market didn’t exactly go well but the company has been doggedly refining and improving its products to the point …
Here are 17 silly questions Google stopped asking potential employees
For some people, working at Google is a dream job — but getting there isn’t easy. Google has some very interesting hiring practices meant to ensure only the most …
Is the LG G3 waterproof?
Officially, the LG G3 is not waterproof, but just as the case was with other hot new Android devices that were dunked in water despite not …
Uber and Lyft appear poised to destroy New York’s iconic taxi industry
Are there more empty taxis than usual rolling around Manhattan today? It seems that way — and it would be no wonder, because the New York transportation system …
Cops assert powers in teen sexting case that should scare the hell out of you
There are times when we really can’t believe how far cops are willing to go to bust someone. This is one of those times. The …
Watch 12 crazy people reenact Mario Kart on the streets of Tokyo
Nintendo’s recent release of Mario Kart 8 breathed new life into the company’s struggling Wii U console. In fact, we called it a killer Wii U …
High-quality video gives us our best look yet at the iPhone 6’s rear shell
We’ve already seen some pictures of the iPhone 6’s rear shell but we’ve never seen it quite this close up in HD before. MacRumors directs …
What if you could play a first-person shooter in real life?
Those gamers who no longer find first-person shooters amusing enough should check out a new Kickstarter project that wants to offer players a “real-life in-person …
Watch as individual scenes from Game of Thrones come to life with CGI
Between the practical stunts, the engrossing performances and the beautiful locations featured on Game of Thrones, the special effects that tie the show together often …
Awesome new Google Maps trick makes travel planning even easier
Google unveiled a new Google Maps trick that should further help users who often find themselves planning trips and/or outdoor activities with the help of the …
Verizon scores an exclusive Xperia Z2 Tablet with 4G LTE
One of the lightest, most durable tablets we’ve ever reviewed is back with some new tricks up its sleeve. In coordination with Sony, Verizon will be …
5 great paid iPhone apps that are free for a limited time
Can we ever really have enough apps on our iPhones and iPads? It’s pretty great how the simple act of taking 10 seconds to download …
North Korea’s vision of the future is surprisingly cool
Given how many times North Korea has threatened to nuke us, you may think that its vision of a perfect future involves a decapitated Statue of …
How to get as much battery life as possible on your iPhone or Android phone
Batteries hold us back. It’s that simple. Battery technology is not progressing as quickly as other areas of tech, and our smartphone experience is hindered …
You can already buy accessories for the iPhone 6
The iPhone 6 isn’t even out yet – although the web is filled with many rumors and leaks offering design and launch details – and …
Brazil’s horrific World Cup humiliation is now the most tweeted sports event ever
Germany on Tuesday crushed Brazil in a World Cup semi-final game that will remain in the history of the sport for breaking numerous records – …
Warning: Wiping Android phones doesn’t actually delete personal data (here’s what to do about it)
Have you sold your used Android phones in the past when upgrading to a new smartphone? Were you safe, making sure to reset the phones …
Physicist discovers an insanely simple way to stop earbuds from getting tangled
These days we tend to think of physicists as people who are seeking answers to the biggest questions about how the universe works, but it …
Apple makes new moves as it prepares to attack wearables
Last month, Apple made two key hires as it continues to bolster its team of wearables experts ahead of its highly anticipated iWatch launch, which …
No, Google Now, I said ‘potato salad’
Google issued a tiny, but significant, update for its Google Now voice-based smart assistant that will let users correct the search engine when it doesn’t …
Update Adobe Flash on your system right now
Adobe on Tuesday issued a critical security update to patch a vulnerability that could help hackers “take control” of computers after users visit various sites, …
Here’s our first hint that the Comcast-TWC merger could be in trouble
We haven’t really seen any indication yet on how the Federal Communications Commission feels about the proposed merger between Comcast and Time Warner Cable, but …
Massive infographic tells you everything you didn’t want to know about selfies
Sony’s Xperia C3 is a new Android smartphone whose main purpose is to improve your whole selfie experience, and Sony has released a massive infographic …
Attention music lovers: A gigantic library of 13,000 live concert videos has just gone up on YouTube
Do you enjoy watching old concerts? If so then you’re going to love what Music Vault did this week when it uploaded roughly 13,000 new …
This could be our first look at Samsung’s Gear VR headset
The VR market has been heating up recently as Sony’s Project Morpheus and the Oculus Rift, now owned by Facebook, duke it out for the high-end market, …
Foxconn’s robots will only assist humans building the iPhone 6, not replace them
Foxconn has recently confirmed that it plans to deploy a fleet of robots in some of its factories to work on products for Apple, but …
There’s one major downside to relying so much on Google Maps
There’s a reason that people prefer using Google Maps over other mapping applications: It’s just a flat-out terrific service. That said, there is one downside …
Inbox is the next company that thinks it has figured out how to fix email overload
Email is a daily chore that can be quite annoying, whether it’s for work or leisure (if there is such a thing), but a new company …
Pick up a refurbished iPhone 5 at Apple’s hidden eBay factory outlet
If you’ve been waiting for the right time to buy an unlocked iPhone 5, here’s your chance. AppleInsider discovered the iPhone-centric Factory Outlet eBay Store over …
