The HTC Vive sold out in less than 10 minutes
You can still preorder HTC’s Vive VR headset for $799 in the U.S. – pricing varies in the other 23 launch markets – but the …
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Google’s self-driving car is finally responsible for a traffic accident
It was bound to happen some time… and it has. After having a sterling safety record over the past couple of years, one of Google’s …
Ex-BlackBerry CEO Heins reportedly ousted from yet another company
Given the utterly dire state in which he left BlackBerry, I was curious to see if former CEO Thorsten Heins would have better luck in …
Samsung recruits Lil Wayne for its best smartphone ad in ages
Samsung used to regularly produce first-rate ads for its phones, but over the past couple of years its game has waned a little bit. That …
What year is it? Microsoft reignites the Mac vs PC debate with four new ads
Remember the Mac vs PC wars? Yeah, you might be forgiven if they’ve completely escaped your memory at this point. After all, with the tech …
Galaxy S7 edge unboxing videos are popping up online weeks before launch
We’re still nearly two weeks out from the official launch date of the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge smartphones, but some lucky customers who …
The exact moment when the FBI realized how big its battle with Apple would be
As many observers have pointed out, Apple’s battle with the FBI over encryption and whether or not it can be forced to help the FBI hack …
The latest Android commercial takes a big shot at Apple
On Sunday night, capitalizing on the huge audience that tuned in for the 88th Academy Awards, Google debuted a new Android commercial that has everyone …
Dollars and Sense: In smartphones, can you follow innovation to the bank?
What on Earth is going on here? Earlier this month as the annual Mobile World Congress trade show kicked off, we saw more smartphone innovation …
Report says iPhone 7’s killer feature will only be found on the most expensive models
In case you missed it, one of the most intriguing iPhone 7 rumors out there says that Apple is cooking up a special dual-camera system for …
Apple’s most exciting new iPhone feature won’t be included in its next new iPhone
In 2013, Apple released two new iPhone models in the same year for the first time. Then, two years later in 2015, it would release …
Microsoft reveals the first HoloLens apps and games as preorders officially open
Microsoft announced on Monday that HoloLens Development Edition preorders will kick off today for $3,000. It’s been over a year since the company unveiled its …
New Raspberry Pi 3 is 10 times more powerful than the original for the same price
Stop for a moment to consider how phenomenal this is: the Raspberry Pi Foundation just unveiled the Raspberry Pi 3, a brand new version of …
Netflix just stepped up efforts to block VPN users from streaming its content
We’ve known for a while now about Netflix’s plans to crack down on subscribers using VPNs to circumvent nation-based restrictions and to access unauthorized content. …
Brand new Google Inbox update makes one of the app’s key features even better
Now that Mailbox has officially called it quits, you might be on the hunt for a new email app for your phone. There are several well-liked …
10 Google apps and services you had no idea you needed
Google is a search company. It’s an advertising company. It’s a mobile company, a futuristic R&D lab and even, perhaps, an automaker. Google is a …
Another poll shows the American people are siding with the FBI over Apple
If you watched the Republican debate last night on CNN, you saw every potential presidential candidate tell Apple to comply with the FBI. It appears …
Yet another feature Samsung’s Galaxy S7 stole from the iPhone
By modeling its mobile user experience after Apple’s, Samsung was able to propel itself to the top of the smartphone market. No rival company ships …
An iPhone backdoor like the FBI wants is even more dangerous than you think
The FBI vs. Apple fight over an iPhone that had belonged to San Bernardino shooter Syed Farook will have huge implications for the future of the iPhone. …
A secret Google search feature every Android user should know about
We regularly share hidden iPhone features with readers for one simple reason: there’s so much functionality packed into Apple’s iPhone that it’s impossible for anyone to …
The best of Mobile World Congress 2016
Mobile World Congress 2016 is now over, and the show gave us lots to talk about this year thanks to a multitude of announcements. We’ve seen …
Apple’s new software won’t let you brick your iPhone with the date change bug
People can be so cruel at times. For no reason other than to trick people into rendering their iPhones useless, someone recently put together an …
Will the iPhone 7 launch be delayed by the FBI’s backdoor request?
Apple responded one more time to the FBI’s request to backdoor the iPhone 5c belonging to one of the San Bernardino shooters. This time, it’s …
The best and worst ways to boost your smartphone’s battery life
We’ve seen a lot of different tips for boosting your smartphone’s battery life over the years and while some of them are legitimately great, some …
HTC vows to fix its biggest weakness with its next flagship phone
There were quite a few problems with last year’s HTC One M9 but one of the biggest was an issued that has dogged flagship HTC …
Key Apple hire will help it stay a step ahead of the FBI
Apple is currently locked in a major fight with the FBI that has big implications for the future of mobile security and privacy. We’ve also been …
Why it would be harder for Apple to hack its own iPhone than you think
Apple’s fight with the FBI is in full swing and neither party looks ready to budge. The federal agency has made this a difficult battle for Apple from a …
3 important Mobile World Congress stories you may have missed
It’s time to put this year’s Mobile World Congress behind us, and what a show it has been. We had some major announcements on the …
How to watch SpaceX’s latest attempt to land a rocket on ocean platform
SpaceX is going to try landing a rocket on a floating platform again on Thursday evening and you can tune in to watch a live broadcast …
Report claims Apple’s next big iPad announcement won’t be what we expected
Before today, I expected that Apple in March would until its third-generation iPad Air. However, a new report from 9to5Mac’s Mark Gurman claims that Apple is going …
