How Apple could dramatically improve iCloud’s performance
Apple is working on its own content delivery network (CDN), a move which could improve iCloud’s performance. According to a report from Dan Rayburn at …
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Apple, Microsoft and wireless carriers commit to $750M education pledge
Some of the biggest names in tech have come together this week for the sake of schoolchildren all around the country. The Associated Press reports …
Video: Steal everything you can in the latest trailer for ‘Thief’
“Thief” is the latest game from Eidos Montreal, and it’s shaping up to be one of the biggest multiplatform releases of early 2014. A reboot …
Nadella seen as best choice for Microsoft’s new CEO… except in one crucial area
Microsoft’s decision to pick enterprise and cloud boss Satya Nadella as its next CEO has been widely met with praise from analysts and investors so …
This is the best way to beat the Amazon Prime price increase blues
If you’re already dreading the Amazon Prime price increase and you want to vent your frustration — but maybe also accomplish something productive in the …
LG reveals some features its new flagship phone will use to combat Samsung
After quietly confirming that the LG G Pro 2 will be launched at MWC 2014, LG on Tuesday has taken another step towards unveiling its …
A list of every Xbox One and Xbox 360 game launching this month
Console wars aside, gamers are in for a good year regardless of which home video game console they choose to purchase. We’ve already taken a …
Google engineering boss: Our brains will be hooked up to the cloud by 2035
Imagine having millions of nanobots in your brain that constantly remind you to log into Google+. That seems to be the vision of Google engineering …
HTC forced to redesign phones to avoid sales ban
A German court recently ruled in favor of Nokia in its patent case against HTC. According to the finding, several HTC smartphone models made illegal …
How Nintendo plans to make sure next console doesn’t bomb like Wii U
It’s safe to say that Nintendo has learned a few things from its launch of the Wii U, its latest console that has been a …
Is the Galaxy Gear about to get another permanent price cut?
Although the Galaxy Gear wasn’t the resounding failure many had expected it to be, the high price, middling reviews and lack of functionality were certainly …
Apple’s 64-bit iPhone processor is the target of a new patent suit
The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) is accusing Apple of allegedly infringing a patent that covers technology the company has used in the A7 64-bit …
Sony suggests PlayStation 4 games are going to be way better than Xbox One games
We’re all already sick of discussing the “console wars,” but there’s obviously no denying the huge rivalry between top home console vendors Sony and Microsoft. …
Apple’s ‘next big thing’ might be even bigger than we thought
The iWatch may cost $299 when it launches later this year, Morgan Stanley analyst Katy Huberty said in a note to investors on Tuesday (via …
Red Nexus 5 now available from Google
The rumors were true: as of February 4th, our favorite Android smartphone of 2013 is now available in red on the Google Play store starting …
Forget Call of Duty: Xbox’s Kinect now being used to keep world peace
As we’ve noted in the past, Microsoft’s amazing Kinect technology has applications that go far beyond the realm of gaming, including helping stroke victims recover …
Apple iOS 7.1 close to final release
Many people didn’t understand how Apple could take so long with iOS 7.1, though we have been able to detail the company’s progress every step …
iOS 7.1 beta 5 now available for download
Roughly two weeks after its last release, Apple’s has made iOS 7.1 beta 5 available for download. The new release comes exactly two weeks following the …
Apple’s wireless charging tech for the iPhone could be revolutionary
A new patent awarded to Apple reveals the company is interested in producing its own wireless charging docks for mobile devices, AppleInsider reveals. However, these …
Sony reportedly in talks to offload PC business to Lenovo (who else?)
Selling computers is a tough racket to be in right now, and it looks like Sony might be nearing the end of the road. A …
Precarious permanence: Cementing your legacy 140 characters at a time
It pains me greatly to acknowledge it, but blurting out whatever comes to mind on Twitter, Facebook or any number of social channels is a …
This Android launcher knows what apps you want on your homescreen before you do
The EverythingMe Launcher Android app has been updated to offer users advanced contextual features including predicting what apps the user wants to use at a certain moment …
How long can Verizon stay out of the AT&T-T-Mobile price war?
Verizon has no interest in getting into a price war with AT&T and T-Mobile. If you want evidence, just ask Verizon CEO Lowell McAdam, who …
This simple setting will force your Xbox One to stop ‘spying’ on you
For gamers who are concerned with their privacy, the Xbox One can be a bit scary. In order to support its voice-powered instant-on feature, the …
It’s time to clear the air: T-Mobile has done absolutely nothing to eliminate contracts
T-Mobile’s chief executive John Legere is a marketing genius. There’s no denying it. His antics have made a carrier that no one really cared about …
Report claims iPhone 6 camera will be better than we thought
The upcoming iPhone 6 may sport a significantly upgraded camera, Chinese publication IT168 reports, which will offer not only more megapixels, but also improved functionality …
This is the smartphone we’ve been waiting for
Blurry images of an unannounced Sony smartphone have leaked. We have no idea what smartphone it might be. Perhaps it’s the Xperia Z2, a follow-up …
Here comes the gadget spam: Galaxy S5 Active and S5 Zoom uncovered
Just as we expected would be the case in 2014, Samsung seemingly plans to continue using its extremely effective “gadget spam” strategy this year and …
It’s official: Microsoft names Satya Nadella as new CEO [updated]
The rumors were true… well, some of them, anyway. Microsoft announced on Tuesday that it has picked enterprise and cloud boss Satya Nadella as its …
The Chromecast is about to get a whole lot better
Google has recently released the Chromecast software development kit (SDK,) which means developers can now add casting support to their iOS, Android and Chrome apps. …
