These Are The Top Free And Paid iOS Apps Of 2014
Apple has finally posted its lists of the best performing apps of the year, revealing all of the must-have iPhone and iPad apps, whether free or…
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Wondering What To Do With Your Old iPhone? Turn It Into A Home Security System For Free
Plenty of studies have shown that iPhone users upgrade their handsets more often than other smartphone users. But what should you do with that old iPhone once…
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The Story Behind The Milky Way Wallpaper On Your iPhone 6
Apple has a penchant for plastering beautiful scenery on all of its new devices, so you probably weren't surprised to find a gorgeous shot of the…
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Apple's iPhone 6 Plus 'Bendgate' Scandal Is So Viral It Made YouTube's 10 Most Popular 2014 Videos
Google on Tuesday published its YouTube Rewind 2014 report, revealing the top 10 most viral videos for 2014 along with the top 10 most popular…
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A Surprising Winner Emerges From The Sony Hack: BlackBerry
There aren't many winners in the Sony hack but one of them might be BlackBerry. The New York Times reports that once Sony realized the…
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Here's What Finally Pushed A Longtime Android Fan To Switch To An iPhone 6 Plus
Earlier this week, we brought you the story of Jason Kallelis of Writing About Tech, a longtime Android fan who had grown so frustrated with Android's user…
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New Reports Reveal A Possible Link Between The PSN And Sony Pictures Hacks
Sony has been hit by two different hacker groups in a month, as Guardians of Peace (GOP) and Lizard Squad have targeted Sony Pictures and PSN, respectively. Of the…
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A Lamp That Lasts 40 Years Will Debut In May
For nearly a century, lightbulbs have been the poster child of planned obsolescence. Manufacturers have been accused of deliberately designing products that only last months or…
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Comcast Ends 2014 With One Last Epic Customer Service Call Debacle
One of the amazing things about Comcast's infamously terrible customer service is that you will get told two completely different and contradictory things by different…
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7 Tips That Will Help You Get The Most Out Of Your New iPhone
Apple's new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus were two of the most desirable smartphones of the holiday season. And if Apple's holiday quarter is…
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Surprise: TWC And Comcast Are The Two Most Hated Companies In America
Time Warner Cable and Comcast are two of the largest Internet and pay TV service providers in the country, and they are still pursuing efforts…
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Apple Just Gave Europeans The App Store Feature We've All Been Clamoring For
Apple's iTunes is already a hugely popular digital content source for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Windows users, and things might get even better for European iTunes account…
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Meet Lightpaper, The Coolest Way To Turn On The Lights Yet
In addition helping us print out our own toys, food, and even houses, 3D printing can also be used to print new ways to light your…
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Apple Pay Is Poised To Roll Out In Another Huge Market
After a successful launch in the United States earlier this year, Apple Pay is going international in 2015. The Telegraph reports that Apple is currently in…
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Here's Your Chance To Be In The Upcoming Steve Jobs Movie
Many actors might have passed on the Steve Jobs role in the upcoming biopic of the iconic Apple leader, but that doesn't mean you can't be…
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These Are The Encryption Services The NSA Can't Crack
The ripples from the massive National Security Agency leak orchestrated by former contract worker Edward Snowden continue to be felt even now. While most of the…
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This May Be The Best Evidence Yet That The Sony Hack Was An Inside Job
Was the North Korean government really the mastermind behind the massive hack on Sony? Many researchers have continued to express skepticism about this claim and…
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Apple Is Killing Off The Tablet Market That It Single Handedly Created
Apple waited for three years to dive into the phablet market while allowing Samsung to rack up big sales with devices featuring jumbo screen sizes.…
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This Might Be The Most Surprising Feature Of 2015's Top LG Android Smartphone
LG might be discontinuing its phablet line next year, but that doesn't mean the Android handset maker will not be ready to meet the needs…
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Hackers Have Found An Insanely Easy Way To Steal Your Fingerprints
Apple and Samsung have already launched smartphones that pack special fingerprint sensors that can be used for authentication purposes, and some hackers have already proved they…
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Hackers Turned 'The Interview' Into Sony's Biggest Online Release Of All Time
Hackers hit Sony Pictures in late November, looking to disable the company's daily operations and convince the movie studio to stop its planned release of…
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'The Interview' Has Quickly Become A Top Illegal Download
After being made available online just before Christmas, with Microsoft and Google both listing it in their digital content stores, Sony's controversial comedy The Interview…
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How To Fix The 8 Most Annoying Problems With iOS 8
Apple has pushed out one major software update and several minor updates since it first released iOS 8 to the public this past September. The latest…
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2,000 Free Movies, eBooks And Audio Books To Fill Your New iPhone, iPad Or Android Device
Did you just receive a new iPhone, iPad, Android device or eReader for Christmas? Congratulations! Smartphones and tablets were definitely among the most desirable gifts…
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Was The FBI Wrong About North Korea? Experts Suggest Sony Hack Was An Inside Job
Was "The Interview" the perfect cover? The Federal Bureau of Investigation conducted an extensive investigation into the recent massive Sony hack. Following the conclusion of…
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The Hackers Behind The PSN And Xbox Live Attacks Explain Why They Did It
People all over the world tried to enjoy some online gameplay on their new PlayStation and Xbox consoles on Christmas Day, but they couldn't. Millions more…
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Sony Hackers' Worst Nightmare: 'The Interview' Is The Most Popular Video On YouTube
Sony Pictures Entertainment's "The Interview" went from being just another mediocre comedy to being the most talked-about movie of 2014, and it's all thanks to…
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Hack Update: PSN Remains Offline And Some Xbox Live Services Still Down For The Count
Both Sony's PlayStation Network and Microsoft's Xbox Live services were hit on Christmas Eve with DDoS attacks, with hacker group Lizard Squad taking responsibility for…
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How To Double Your iPhone 6's Battery Life
Tens or even hundreds of thousands of people woke up this morning to find that Santa had brought them a brand new iPhone 6 or iPhone…
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Merry Christmas, From Hackers: PlayStation Network And Xbox Live Both Attacked
A hacker group known as "Lizard Squad" has claimed responsibility for attacks targeting both Microsoft's Xbox Live and Sony's PlayStation Network (PSN) on Wednesday evening.…
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Is Google Less Afraid Of Hackers Than Apple?
Google and Microsoft both took a stance against hackers when partnering up with Sony to release The Interview on Christmas Eve, something Apple wasn't so…
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Sony To Take On Apple's 'iPad Pro' With Its Own 13-Inch Android Tablet
Sony is the latest company rumored to be working on a much bigger Android tablet, joining Samsung's existing 12-inch model and preparing to compete against…
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This Is Why Microsoft And Google Went Ahead And Released 'The Interview'
After canceling The Interview in the wake of the recent hack attack and following threats received from hackers, Sony was able to release it around…
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A Simple Security Oversight Was Responsible For The Massive JPMorgan Chase Hack
Earlier this year, JPMorgan Chase was the victim of a massive data breach, but the attack might have been avoided if the bank had installed a "simple"…
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Samsung Just Gave You An Awesome Reason To Buy One Of Its TVs
Are you in the market for a gorgeous new TV? Are you also interested in playing the latest generation of console games? If so then…
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TIME Just Named An iOS Game The Best Video Game Of 2014
Pundits love to talk about how the quality of the mobile gaming experience on the iPhone and iPad is quickly catching up to the quality…
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Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta Preview: Halo's New Breakneck Speed
Last weekend, I played my first few rounds of Halo 5: Guardians multiplayer. I'd seen the videos and I'd heard the concern from Halo fans,…
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You Can Watch The Interview Online Right Now - Here Are The Details
Kim Jong Un's worst nightmare has come true: You can now watch The Interview online. The James Franco-Seth Rogen comedy -- about two American entertainment reporters'…
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Apple Reportedly Refused To Release 'The Interview' On iTunes
In an attempt to save face after deciding to pull The Interview comedy from theaters, Sony decided to still show the controversial film in select…
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This Is What It's Like Driving One Of Google's 'Freaky' Self-Driving Cars
Google is still a ways away from selling its self-driving cars to actual people, but working prototypes of Google's self-driving cars are already being tested. And famed cartoonist…
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Leak: This Is The Latest Phone From The Company That Makes Billions Ripping Off Apple
Sometimes, copycat allegations in the mobile industry can be argued. Just ask Samsung, which has spent millions upon millions of dollars defending itself in court…
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BlackBerry's CEO Just Missed Being Named CNN's CEO Of The Year
It's still too early to say BlackBerry is in great shape but the company is clearly much better off than it was a year ago…
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The Pirate Bay Posted A Secret Code On Its Website This Week - Here's What It Probably Means
The Pirate Bay's online downloads service has not yet been restored, although that didn't stop the infamous group from posting an animated image at ThePirateBay.se earlier this week alongside a secret…
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The Microsoft Surface Wins Its Most High-Profile iPad Convert Yet
Microsoft's product placement strategy for the Microsoft Surface has generally not gone well, but that doesn't mean the company isn't winning some genuine converts among…
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This Sleek Case Might Be The Only iPhone 6 Accessory You'll Ever Need
iPhone 6 owners looking for accessories such as protective cases, battery packs and charging docks should check out the iStand 6 multipurpose case that serves…
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North Korea's Statement On The Sony Hack Is As Hilariously Insane As You'd Expect
North Korea has never been shy about using over-the-top bombast to make its views known and you'll be unsurprised to know that its official statement…
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Inside The Ingeniously Sneaky Tricks Comcast Uses To Get What It Wants
One of the biggest mysteries in life is why a company that's as universally hated as Comcast seems to get whatever it wants when it…
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Apple Issues First-Ever Automatic Security Update To Patch Critical Flaw
Apple on Monday issued its first-ever automatic security update for OS X computers, Reuters reports, looking to fix a critical vulnerability that was made public…
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Leaked Videos Show How Much You're Going To Love Lollipop On The HTC One (M8)
Both the HTC One (M7) and the HTC One (M8) were two of our favorite phones released over the past two years and now it…
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This Funny-Looking Car Is The Future
The first time I saw a prototype of Google's self-driving car, I couldn't help but laugh. I mean, look at it. It's ridiculous. I joked…
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The Pirate Bay Might Be Resurrected Soon
Police raided The Pirate Bay's servers in Sweden almost two weeks ago, and while fans believed the massive online downloads resource would quickly be brought back…
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This Great Free App Is The Camera Your Android Phone Deserves
Early Android phones had awful cameras that took poor quality photos, but that has completely changed in the modern smartphone era. The gap in quality…
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Rogen's Revenge? It Looks Like Someone's Attacking North Korea's Networks
You just knew that someone, whether it was the United States government or an independent hacker collective such as Anonymous, would try to make North…
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How The Sony Hack Felt From The Inside
Even though the recent Sony Pictures hack did not affect as many individuals as the Target or Home Depot hacks, the cyber heist is still one…
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These Are The Secret Tricks CIA Spies Use To Beat Airport Security Checks
Airport security is supposed to prevent individuals with malicious intentions from entering or leaving a country, but that doesn't mean all security measures used in…
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9 More Secrets We Learned From The Sony Hack
If you've been living under a rock for the past month or so, there's something you need to know: Sony Pictures Entertainment was hacked. Just about…
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Sony Hackers Just Pranked The FBI
The hackers responsible for the massive cyber attack against Sony, in which some 100 terabytes of company data was stolen, on Saturday mocked the FBI…
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New Rumor Says The MacBook Air Of Your Dreams Will Enter Production Soon
Apple's best MacBook Air yet is supposed to feature an entirely new design, as well as better components. Often referred to as the Retina MacBook Air,…
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Staples Confirmed Hackers Stole More Than 1M Credit Cards In Significant Data Breach
Staples on Friday confirmed that some of its stores were hit by hackers this year, who were able to steal up to 1.16 million credit…
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I Have Bought And Returned An iPhone 6 Plus 10 Times, Please Send Help
It's entirely possible this could be classified as an actual mental illness. But there's just something about the iPhone 6 Plus that draws me in…
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Here's What Happens To Your iPhone After It Gets Stolen
The world of contraband electronics probably isn't one that you're familiar with, but if you read about smartphones on a regular basis, you're bound to…
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The App That Puts Yosemite On Your iPad's Screen Is Finally Available To Download
Duet Display is a brand new application that lets users repurpose old and new iOS devices including the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, and turn…
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The Latest Victim Of The Sony Hack: Next Year's Flagship Android Phone
The hackers responsible for the Sony cyber attack have leaked a treasure trove of data stolen from the company's computer network, revealing many details regarding Sony's…
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BGR Plays Halo 5 Multiplayer Live Starting At 4:00 P.m. ET – Watch Right Here!
The highly anticipated mutliplayer beta for Halo 5: Guardians is launching later this month, but Microsoft has given us the opportunity to jump in for an early…
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Apple's Response To The BBC's Sweatshop Labor Report Is Completely Tone Deaf
Apple is a terrific company in many ways but it often does not handle criticism all that well. Although there have been times when Apple has…
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Leaked Images Reveal Metal Chassis For Samsung's Upcoming Galaxy S6
More unconfirmed details about Samsung's upcoming flagship smartphone have leaked online, with a couple of new reports featuring pictures allegedly showing a major design element…
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Next Year's 'Android M' Update Might Take Android In An Exciting New Direction
Google is working on a new Android version that is specifically created to better fit cars, Reuters has learned, and that should offer users a smart…
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Obama Comes Out Swinging Against North Korea, Says Sony Made A 'Mistake' Pulling The Film
President Barack Obama on Friday had tough words not only for North Korea -- which earlier in the day had been named by the FBI…
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Obama Is Holding A News Conference To Discuss North Korea's Sony Hack - Watch Live Right Here
North Korea hacked Sony Pictures Entertainment. The Federal Bureau of Investigation's deep investigation into the cyber attack has determined as much, and the U.S. government confirmed…
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Experts Detail The Virus North Korea Used To Hack Sony
Sony Pictures suffered one of the largest cyber attacks in history, with attackers having stolen no less than 100 terabytes of sensitive data, including employees' personal…
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New Report Slams Apple For 'Broken Promises' On Sweatshop Labor
Believe it or not, there might be worse things Apple does than giving you a free U2 album. A major new report from BBC Panorama has…
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Is The Party Over For BlackBerry?
Even though BlackBerry was able to eke a small profit this quarter, perhaps the optimism surrounding CEO John Chen may be a bit misguided, as the…
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The Waterloo Miracle? BlackBerry Ekes Out Tiny Profit In Q3 2015
One year ago, BlackBerry was in truly retched shape. Now, though, it looks like the company has stopped the bleeding. BlackBerry on Friday reported its…
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Sony Hack Might Have Been Just A Rehearsal For More Complex Cyber Attacks
The cyber attack targeting Sony Pictures might have been just a rehearsal for a certain hacker group from North Korea, Reuters reports, as the country's…
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We Finally Have Details On The Next Minecraft Game - And It's Nothing Like The Original
From the first alpha all the way up to its most recent update, Minecraft has never stopped growing. To this very day, Mojang is still…
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Forget The Xbox One, This Is How Microsoft Plans To Reinvent Gaming Hardware Next Year
The Xbox One is definitely one of the most important products in Microsoft's lineup, but the company might also be interested in offering gamers a…
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Canada Is Investigating Apple Over Possible Shady Dealings With Carriers
The Canadian Competition Bureau wants to have a closer look at Apple's contracts with local carriers, as it's interested in whether or not they contain…
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Today's Microsoft Deal Offers Huge Savings On A Top 2-In-1 Tablet
Microsoft's 12 Days of Deals Christmas campaign is slowly coming to an end, but the company still has a couple of special offers for customers…
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How To Fix A Cracked iPad Air 2 Screen Yourself In 10 Minutes
There are few things that are more heartbreaking to a gadget fan than a cracked smartphone screen. Gorilla Glass is incredibly strong, but it may…
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The Steam Holiday Sale Has Begun, Offering The Craziest PC Game Deals Of The Year
Halloween might be spooky, but there's no time of the year quite as terrifying for PC gamers as the Steam Holiday Sale. On Thursday, Valve launched…
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Video: These Terrific Last-Minute Tech Gifts All Cost $50 Or Less
Looking for a last-minute gift that doesn't burn a hole in your wallet? Hugely popular YouTube gadget reviewer Marques Brownlee has you covered. In his latest video…
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Google's 'Email Killer' Inbox Just Got Even Better
Google on Thursday announced some very cool new features for its Inbox app, which has been called an "email killer" by several pundits. On its Gmail blog,…
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This iPhone User Switched To The Galaxy Note 4 - And Now He Can't Wait To Switch Back
It's always entertaining to see what happens when longtime fans of different platforms decide to switch to a rival device and now one longtime iPhone…
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Video: Every On-Screen Death From The Lord Of The Rings Trilogy
What better way to celebrate the release of The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies than to remember all the poor orcs, humans, elves and…
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More Than 50 Scripts From Sony Movies Have Been Leaked By Hackers
As most of us assumed would be the case, things are going to get much worse for Sony before they finally start getting better. North…
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U.S. Believes North Korea Is Responsible For Sony Hack After All
Sony Pictures was in late November the target of a massive cyber attack, which not only exposed a significant amount of internal data, but also…
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Motorola Has A Massive Deal On The Nexus 6, Moto X Or Droid Turbo
Motorola has a special promotion for buyers looking to score new gear this Christmas and is offering them $50 off any $350 purchase, or $100…
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Sony Has Sold More Than 16 Million PS4 Consoles
Microsoft stole the spotlight earlier this month after announcing that the Xbox One had finally topped the PlayStation 4 for the month of November in the U.S…
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Facebook Will Now Automatically Enhance Your Mobile Photos
The photos you upload straight from your phone to Facebook typically aren't works of art, but starting this week, you don't have to worry about tinkering…
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The Amount Of Personal Data Some Android Apps Collect Is Absolutely Shocking
A new study looking at how mobile Android apps track smartphone users has revealed some interesting facts about Android applications, InfoWorld reports, finding that many…
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Video: Learn Everything You Never Knew About The Lord Of The Rings In 5 Minutes
Did you know that wizards in Middle Earth are actually low-level guardian angels? Or that even though hobbits are the same size as dwarves, they're…
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Even Eric Schmidt Has No Idea How Privacy Works On One Of Google's Top Products
Google Chairman Eric Schmidt is always an interesting interview — after all, he's never shied away from offering quirky and memorable quotes in the past — and The Daily Dot has now revealed…
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4 Biggest Movie Theater Chains Cave To Hacker Threats, Won't Show The Interview
Although The Interview might end up being a pretty bad movie, it's about to become a cause célèbre for freedom lovers everywhere. The Wall Street Journal…
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Here's Why I Love What BlackBerry's Doing With The Classic
I tease BlackBerry a lot but I'm actually hoping the company is successful. Why? Because I think it serves an important niche and its devices make…
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Scary Video Shows What It's Like To Hit A Deer While Going 30 Mph On A Bicycle
There's nothing more refreshing than zipping downhill on a bicycle at a high speed... until a woodland creature suddenly leaps out in front of you…
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10 Secret OS X Features Hidden Inside Your Mac
Apple recently updated its desktop operating system OS X to version 10.10, also known as Yosemite. The latest version of OS X packs tons of…
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'Countdown To 2015' With These Great Deals On Xbox One And Xbox 360 Games
What better way to celebrate the end of 2014 than with a bunch of discounted games? Starting this Tuesday, Microsoft will be offering daily and…
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Video: Watch Bill Nye Explain Evolution With Emoji In Just 2 Minutes
Although the theory of evolution is widely accepted within the scientific community, it still faces some resistance from religious fundamentalists who want children to learn…
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The First Trailer For GTA V's Most Anticipated Update Has Finally Arrived
It's been an excruciatingly long wait, and it's not over quite yet, but Grand Theft Auto V Online Heists do exist. On Tuesday, Rockstar Games released…
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Here's What A Professional Watch Designer Has To Say About The Apple Watch
Even though Jony Ive was the executive Apple chose to talk about the development of the Apple Watch and the three-year effort that went into the design of…
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T-Mobile's Bold New 'Un-Carrier' Plan Unveiled: Data Stash Lets You Keep Unused Data Each Month
T-Mobile is still coming up with clever new ways to shake up the wireless industry and on Tuesday it revealed its "Un-carrier 8.0" plan that…
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Microsoft Heads In An Interesting New Direction With Today's '12 Days Of Deals' Sale
Microsoft's 12 Days of Deals Christmas sales promotion continues on Tuesday with a special Fitbit bundle that fitness buffs will certainly appreciate. After discounting a variety of devices…
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Get The First Lord Of The Rings Movie For Free On Google Play Right Now
Now that all three Hobbit movies have been released, Google is apparently letting Tolkien fans everywhere celebrate by giving away the first Lord of the…
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Hack Reveals 20 Movies Sony Will Release From Now Through 2017
Sony has recently been the target of one of the most important hacks in history, at least considering the amount of data that was stolen…
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Microsoft's '12 Days Of Deals' Continues With A Big 40% Discount On A Great Laptop
Microsoft on Monday continued its 12 Days of Deals promotion, offering interested buyers a $200 discount on a 15.6-inch Asus Transformer Book Flip laptop. The laptop, usually…
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Microsoft Starts Previewing One Of Its Coolest Products Ever
Microsoft is working on a real-time Skype translation tool that could go a long way toward eliminating language barriers once and for all, and you…
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This Is The Best Reason To Revive That Old iPad And Put It To Good Use
iPad owners who have found themselves using their tablets less and less and people who still have old iPad models gathering dust in a corner…
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The Pirate Bay 'Couldn't Care Less' About Police Raid, Service Might Resume With A 'Bang'
Following the police raid that has taken down the Pirate Bay for the past several days, a representative for the site talked about the matter with TorrentFreak and revealed some…
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What It's Like To Get A Dream Job At Apple After 4 Years Of Trying [Updated]
Apple is not an easy company to work for and it's also not an easy company to get hired by — just ask engineer Jeremy…
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Surprise! AT&T And Verizon Pocket Huge Tax Breaks, Employ Fewer People
This may shock you, but giving large companies special tax deals doesn't magically lead to full employment and economic paradise. The Wall Street Journal reports that both…
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Woman Passes Out During Uber Ride, Wakes Up With A $293 Bill
If you decide to use Uber, you should always make sure you're both sober and fully awake. Gothamist brings us the story about one New…
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Here's The Real Reason Samsung Is Taking A Beating... And It's Not The iPhone 6
Samsung's smartphone profits have been getting absolutely hammered all year as it's facing an insane amount of competition from low-cost vendors in key markets such…
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T-Mobile's Next-Gen LTE Service Is Lightning-Fast, And It Just Went Live In New York City
T-Mobile on Monday announced that its next-generation 4G LTE service has been activated in Manhattan, providing data speeds in excess of 100Mbps to T-Mobile subscribers…
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Sony Hackers May Have Stolen The Newest James Bond Script
Only a few days ago, the name, cast and new car to be featured in the upcoming 2015 James Bond movie were revealed to the world — the movie…
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NASA's Brilliant 'All About That Space' Video Is The Best Thing You'll See Today
There are many reasons to love NASA and now we have another one — its engineers apparently have a terrific sense of humor. NASA has…
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Microsoft's '12 Days Of Deals' Sale For Friday Is All About Better Entertainment On-The-Go
In addition to offering no less than 100 music albums as free downloads, Microsoft has a second music-related deal for you, this time part of its…
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How To Fix A Cracked iPhone 6 Display Yourself In Just 5 Minutes
Apple's iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus are positively gorgeous smartphones. They feature sleek designs and big, bright, beautiful displays. The new iPhone models for…
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Video: The Navy Has A Beastly Laser Canon That Can Destroy Drones In The Blink Of An Eye
The U.S. Navy has a brand new futuristic weapon it can use to take out a variety of targets, including drones: A 30 kilowatt Laser Weapon…
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The Special Treatment The iPhone Gets From Carriers Might Land Apple In Trouble
Apple is the only smartphone maker in the world that deals with carriers on its own terms. The company is in firm control of the…
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The Top 5 New Features Android Fans Want To See In 2015
Android 5.0 Lollipop added a ton of great features to Android this year, highlighted by its gorgeous new Material Design UI. However, some Android fans…
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Meet The Amazing $174 Gadget That Lets You Shoot Fireballs From Your Wrists
When you were a child, did you ever dream of having some of the same abilities as the X-Men? The odds are pretty good that you'll never…
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FBI: Sony Hack So Sophisticated It Can Penetrate 90% Of Net Defenses, Challenge Government Sites
The Sony Pictures hack saga is far from over, as more and more details come to light about the massive data breach the company suffered…
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Here's When Microsoft Will Answer Your Burning Windows 10 Questions
It's been a while since Microsoft gave us an update on Windows 10 but that will change early next year. Microsoft on Thursday announced that…
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BlackBerry Makes An Announcement That Old-School Fans Will Absolutely Love
BlackBerry fans have made it pretty clear to the company that they want it to stop trying to be like iOS and Android, which is why its most…
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Go Get Android 5.0.1 Lollipop On Your Google Nexus Device Right Now
A new Lollipop version is available to Nexus device owners, as Google is rolling out Android 5.0.1, an update that's compatible with various devices, including…
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Don't Buy An iPhone 6 Or iPhone 6 Plus Right Now - Walmart Is About To Slash Its Prices
Whatever you do, don't buy an iPhone 6 or an iPhone 6 Plus right now. Apple's new iPhones are two of the best smartphones the…
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Windows Phone Is Circling The Drain As Longtime Users Lose Hope
2014 has been a very bad year for Windows Phone. Not only has the platform's market share been stagnant at best but it's been more…
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Sony Counterhacks Its Stolen Digital Goods To Prevent Illegal Downloads
Sony Pictures has been the victim of an elaborate cyber attack, with hackers having been able to steal 100 terabytes of data from the company's…
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Google Just Completely Overhauled The Design Of Its YouTube App And It Looks Stunning
The look and feel of Google's "Material Design" in Android 5.0 Lollipop is fantastic. We have covered it at length here on BGR — see…
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Sleazy Uber Driver Propositions Woman, Uber Gives Her $30 For Her Troubles
Although driving services like Uber are definitely the future, it's pretty safe to say Uber itself has some issues it needs to work out, such…
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Sony's Hacking Nightmare Just Got Even More Disastrous
Surprise! It turns out Hollywood really is filled with back-stabbing, self-serving egomaniacs! Gawker has a magnificent rundown of some leaked emails that were sent back…
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Revealed: AT&T's Sneakiest Tricks For Throttling 'Unlimited' Data Customers
When AT&T throttles the data speeds of its customers who have "unlimited" data plans, it really means business. Ars Technica reports that AT&T "unlimited" data…
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Video: Watch This Man Completely Lose His Mind While Stuck In An Elevator
There's no doubt that being trapped in an elevator isn't a fun experience but it's still a good idea to maintain some kind of composure…
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Hurry! This Is Your Last Chance To Buy A OnePlus One In 2014
Seemingly out of nowhere, OnePlus has decided to give consumers one last opportunity to buy one of the most interesting Android smartphones of the year…
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Apple And IBM Just Launched 10 Apps To Help iOS Rule The Business World
Apple and IBM earlier this year announced they were teaming up to make iOS the go-to mobile enterprise platform and now the two companies have…
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Sony Hack Reveals Seth Rogen's Hilarious Idea For Appeasing North Korea
While it doesn't look like North Korea was directly responsible for the massive hack on Sony Pictures' systems, it does seem that whoever executed the…
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FBI Says North Korea Not Behind Devastating Sony Hack
Even though many fingers were unofficially pointing to North Korea, as the origin of the massive Sony Pictures hack operation, the country denied at least at…
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The Most Secure Android Handset Is Soon Getting A Special Privacy-Focused App Marketplace
The Blackphone, supposedly the most secure Android handset around when it comes to safeguarding the privacy of the user, is soon going to get even better, as…
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It's Official: AT&T And Verizon Are Feeling The Heat From T-Mobile And Sprint
Competition is a glorious thing for consumers, even though wireless carriers would obviously prefer that you had fewer choices so they wouldn't have to work…
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Apple's Two-Factor Authentication On iTunes Can Easily Turn Into Your Worst Nightmare
Apple this year has worked to improve the privacy and security features that protect iOS, OS X and iCloud users, particularly following the embarrassing nude celebrity…
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Samsung's Massive List Of Possible Gear VR Side Effects Should Terrify Any Sane Gamer
You know how when you watch ads for drugs like Flomax or Cialis and it seems like the vast majority of the ad is dedicated…
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Hackers Ask Sony To Pull 'The Interview' From Theaters
Hacker group Guardians of Peace (GOP), which attacked Sony Pictures stealing more than 100 terabytes of information, and revealing some of it online, have asked…
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