Well-known hacker says Windows 9 will be released to PC makers in October
It’s not exactly a secret that Windows 8 hasn’t been a success by any measure. Microsoft and its PC vendor partners were hoping the refreshed …
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Can’t find 4K content for your 4K TV? Make it yourself with Sony’s 2014 flagship phone
4K “Ultra HD” TVs were the talk of the town this year at the annual International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, but there were …
Forget the wireless industry, T-Mobile launches new attack on banking
Not content with shaking up just one massive industry, the Uncarrier has set its sights on another: banking. T-Mobile on Wednesday announced a new program …
Xperia Z Ultra moves from phablet to tablet in Japan
The Xperia Z Ultra phablet was first released in late June 2013, hitting various markets since then, although a Wi-Fi-only version of the device was …
Now you have another reason to hate Candy Crush Saga
Many of us know Candy Crush Saga as the annoyingly ubiquitous mobile game that’s made a ton of money for British software developer King. However, …
China outlaws anonymous online video sharing to curb government critiques
China’s State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, film and Television (SARFT) on Monday announced that Internet users who want to post videos on any of …
AT&T brings NFC and mobile payments to the iPhone
AT&T is apparently getting ready to launch an iPhone accessory that will turn the smartphone into an Isis-ready, NFC-enabled device. Even though the iPhone doesn’t …
Nokia Lumia Icon makes an accidental appearance on Verizon’s website
After popping up last week on an internal test page, the Lumia Icon made an abrupt reappearance on Verizon’s official site on Tuesday. The page was …
Soon you’ll be able to watch NFL games at 60 FPS through the Xbox One
From the outset, Microsoft has marketed the Xbox One as not only a gaming platform, but an all-in-one media center. Although it hasn’t reached its …
iPad Air and Retina iPad mini are both hot sellers
New research from Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP) shows that the iPad Air and the Retina iPad mini accounted for 57% of the total number …
This could be our first look at Sony’s next flagship smartphone
Sony has already debuted an impressive mobile lineup for 2014, but recent leaks appear to signal even more announcements on the horizon. The Sony D6503 …
WSJ: Amazon wants to be your new cable company
Although Intel’s cable-killing TV service may be dead, that doesn’t mean tech companies are done trying to disrupt the pay TV market just yet. The …
Facebook’s ‘teen problem’ may not be as bad as you thought
While Facebook may have a “teen problem,” it may not be as bad as a report from iStrategy last week suggested. According to a report …
Brand new Nexus 8 tablet rumored for mid-2014 launch
Google is reportedly working on an 8-inch Nexus tablet that will launch at some point in mid-2014, at least according to the not always accurate …
Man who wore Google Glass to movie gets tossed out, interrogated by DHS
As amazing as it might seem, the Department of Homeland Security really has nothing better to do than bust alleged pirates at movie theaters. Business …
Internet speeds are about to double for some Comcast customers (not you, cord cutters)
In a bit of good news for Comcast subscribers — a rare bit of good news, some might argue — a new report suggests that …
New screenshots show what iOS may look like in your car
As we’ve mentioned before, the next big battle between Apple and Google seems to be over which company will get to use its software to …
BlackBerry laughs at Samsung’s Knox security struggles
Let BlackBerry clue you in, Samsung: It is not to be laughed at; it is the laughter. It is the one who mocks. BlackBerry Global …
Phablets definitely aren’t a fad: 120M units expected to ship annually within four years
The supersized smartphone is here to stay. According to the latest findings from market research firm Juniper Research, annual phablet unit shipments reached somewhere near …
Add wireless charging to your Galaxy S4 right now for $55
Some might argue that placing your smartphone on a wireless charging pad isn’t much more convenient than placing it in a dock or plugging in …
Video: How to use a PlayStation 3 controller with an iPhone or iPad
Various game controllers have been specifically created for use with iOS devices in games that support MFi (Made for iPhone) controllers, but Sony’s PS3 DualShock …
Could this be what finally gets HBO to ditch cable companies?
Fans of hit HBO shows have long dreamed of the day when they can watch their favorite programs online without having to subscribe to an …
Browser beware: A list of browser extensions that spy on you and contain adware
The NSA is watching your every move (not really) and malicious hackers are trying to steal your data at every turn (really), so the last …
T-Mobile gets results: AT&T makes big move toward ditching contracts
If T-Mobile’s goal is to get the wireless industry to ditch two-year service contracts then it’s come a long way toward getting AT&T on board. …
99% of mobile malware targeted Android devices last year
The good news is that mobile malware is still a very small portion of overall malware in the world. The bad news is that if …
Here’s a massive list of PlayStation 4 games set for release in 2014
Late last year, BGR pitted the PlayStation 4 against the Xbox One in a head to head analysis that sought to determine which console was …
Google Glass review: Where it’s awesome, where it’s not, and what needs to happen now
I’ve been fortunate enough to use Google Glass in some form or another for months now, but just recently procured a pair of my own. …
This awesome iOS 7 tweak finally lets iPhone fans drink the Kool-Aid
Smartphone enthusiasts who don’t use Apple products and make it their business to chastise iPhone users online at every opportunity often tell Apple fans that …
New app promises ‘more awesome’ sex for Google Glass users
Are you a Google Glass user who has always wanted to see yourself during sex? OK, so the laws of probability suggest that you aren’t …
Study: Apple is no longer consumers’ favorite tech brand to deal with
Apple had been a leader for several years in Forrester Research’s annual study on consumer electronics brand customer satisfaction, but the latest edition of the …
