Headset that ushers in the future of virtual reality finally starts shipping in 2 weeks
Facebook has repeatedly shown us that it is not afraid to bet big on the future. The company sees mobile messaging as a staple for …
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Snapchat’s latest new feature is actually fairly brilliant
Snapchat is a hugely popular app, but its utility is relatively narrow: chat with your friends, send pictures that disappear (but not really), repeat. As …
Fascinating iWatch concept brings iOS 8 to a curved 2.5-inch display
We’ve seen plenty of iWatch concept images and videos over the past several months, but now that we know at least one version of the iWatch’s display …
Apple is no longer doomed
For a while, analysts spent most of their time describing the many ways Apple was doomed. But now their tune may be changing, at least …
Why Windows Phone isn’t going away anytime soon
No sane person would argue that Windows Phone is a powerhouse in the mobile world, because it’s clearly not. However, I think that BGR contributor Tero …
Facebook’s Sandberg says company’s mood manipulation experiment was ‘never meant to upset you’
Facebook made waves this week when it was revealed that the social network had been conducting social experiments on nearly 700,000 of its users in order …
Just how far will Google go to make the world forget you?
The Guardian is now starting to report on the bizarre first wave of Google search results that are being erased thanks to the so-called “right …
This real life recreation of the Grand Theft Auto V trailer is the greatest thing you’ll see today
Why on Earth would anyone want to make a real life recreation of a trailer for a video game? Because it’s awesome, that’s why. The team at …
You can shape the Xbox One’s future – here’s how
Microsoft is continuing to streamline the Xbox One Preview program with a new Dashboard app which allows members of the program to send feedback and …
Newly exposed emails reveal Comcast execs are disturbingly cozy with DOJ antitrust officials
Want to know why Comcast’s merger with Time Warner Cable has any chance of passing despite huge opposition from even the company’s own customers, look …
Lindsay Lohan is suing the makers of Grand Theft Auto V
Actress Lindsay Lohan on Wednesday filed a lawsuit against Take-Two Interactive, makers of Grand Theft Auto V and other games in the wildly popular Grand …
Leaked specs show the Nexus 9 will be the most beastly Google tablet yet [updated]
We’re very happy to hear that Google isn’t going to stop producing Nexus-branded products anytime soon, particularly since both its Nexus 5 smartphone and its …
What will the Internet look like in 100 years?
The Internet is a strange and wonderful place, full of magic and mystery and videos of kittens doing cute kitten things. The digital world evolves so …
5 things you absolutely need to do to keep your smartphone secure
Believe it or not, you can have a reasonably secure smartphone without shelling out $630 for the recently released Blackphone. The Wall Street Journal’s Geoffrey …
Tests show that the battery improvements in Android L are incredible
We’ve seen that battery life has became a huge factor when it comes to choosing a smartphone and Google has smartly made improving battery life …
The Boy Genius Report: Android Wear is the start, but Apple can win the race
I’m not sure I am mentally ready for this whole smartwatch/band/charm/bracelet thing. I love watches — real watches — and it makes me sad to …
Here’s how to stop Facebook from tracking your browsing data once and for all
Facebook always seems to be taking heat for something, and its most recent slip up involved conducting a massive psychological experiment on its users without …
These are the awful labor violations Samsung discovered at its suppliers’ factories
After commissioning an external agency to conduct on-site checks for 100 suppliers in China last year, Samsung discovered pervasive labor violations such as discriminatory language in recruitment …
How to get Android L’s fantastic new notification system on your phone right now
Google’s newly unveiled “Android L” software is the biggest upgrade to the Android platform that we have seen in quite some time. The software includes …
6 fantastic paid iPhone apps you can download for free right now
Another day, another batch of awesome paid iPhone and iPad apps that can be downloaded for free if you act fast. Different app makers are constantly offering …
An in-depth look at the journey behind Google’s gorgeous Android L redesign
When we think of iOS, in all of its various incarnations, we think of methodical progress. When we look at Android, we see stunted growth and …
New leak gives us our best look yet at Samsung’s most gorgeous smartphone ever
Is Samsung finally getting ready to unveil the smartphone we’ve all been waiting for? Samsung’s top smartphones have all have a few things in common …
You can now hack Android L
Hackers, start your engines — Andorid L is ready to be picked apart and made even more awesome. Google has released the source code for its …
Cortana still has a perfect record at predicting World Cup elimination round matches
You’d be rolling in money right now if you took World Cup gambling advice from Microsoft’s virtual personal assistant. As Business Insider points out, Cortana …
Looking to upgrade your old iPhone 5? Don’t trade it in at an Apple Store
Apple’s next-generation iPhone 6 and iPhone phablet are expected to be significantly larger than the company’s current smartphones. Millions of customers will be delighted by …
TWC customers are begging the government to kill the Comcast merger
What does it say about Comcast and Time Warner Cable that some of the people most opposed to their merger are those who know them …
People who drive SUVs are going to absolutely hate these new smart parking meters
Are you still driving a ridiculously large Humvee that gets somewhere in the neighborhood of 12 miles per gallon? If so then you’re going to absolutely …
Apple is going on a massive hiring spree to help Siri keep up with Google Now
Siri has gotten a lot of competition since its debut in late 2011 in the form of Google Now and Microsoft’s Cortana. Now it looks like …
Microsoft’s iWatch competitor rumored to launch in October
In recent years, Microsoft has consistently been late to the game when it comes to mobile devices. It’s reentry in the smartphone market following the …
Android’s share of global mobile usage may soon top iOS for the first time ever
In terms of monthly shipments, Android devices surpassed Apple’s iOS lineup long ago. Apple executives and Apple bloggers repeatedly point to a different stat, however, …
