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.…
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FBI Battle Over Locked iPhone Could Have Been Avoided With A $4 Piece Of Software
The entire legal battle between the FBI and Apple over the San Bernardino shooter's locked iPhone could have completely been avoided with just a simple…
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Apple Blames FBI Misstep For Inability To Access Terrorist's iPhone Data
The back and forth battle between Apple and the government over accessing an iPhone used by one of the San Bernardino shooters is becoming more contentious…
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This App Lets You Play N64, PS1 And GBA Games On Your iPhone Without A Jailbreak
Emulating console and handheld games has been one of the primary reasons to jailbreak an iPhone for years, but the release of NewGamepad could bring…
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All The Best Apps On My iPhone Are Made By Google And Microsoft
About a year ago, I penned an article about how happy I was that Google was taking over my iPhone. The premise was simple: Android is…
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5 Secret Features Hiding Inside Your iPhone
We recently published an article titled "25 hidden iPhone features that are really, truly hidden" and it was one of our most popular iPhone posts…
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Apple Music Lets Android Users Do Something You Can't Do On Your iPhone
It's probably fair to assume that a majority of Apple Music's 15 million+ subscribers own an iPhone or an iPad, but users of the Android app…
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Phone And Cable Companies Have Been Ripping You Off For Years - Here's How To Strike Back
Your phone and cable company could charge you a lot less than they do right now and still make a healthy profit. We know this…
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This Week's 4 Best New Movie Trailers
Smartphone fans may have enjoyed the news from Mobile World Congress this week, but for movie enthusiasts, it's the Oscars week. In two days, we'll find…
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Anonymous Oscars 2016 Voter Reveals What He Really Thinks Of Top Nominees
If you're in the movie industry in any capacity, whether you're a director, actor, special effects guru, or even a sound engineer, the biggest night…
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10 Post-Credits Scenes From Popular Movies You Might Have Missed
Ever since Nick Fury appeared in Tony Stark's living room after the credits rolled in Iron Man, post-credits stingers have taken on a life of their own. Whether it's a…
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10 Alternate Endings That Would Have Completely Changed Popular Movies
Have you ever finished watching a movie and thought, "that's not how I expected that to end"? Well, every once in a while, it's not…
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10 Memorable Scenes From Popular Movies That Were Actually Improvised
Many of the best moments in cinema history were written and rewritten and rewritten again until the writers were convinced they were perfect. But despite the fact…
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15 New Movie Trailers You Need To See This Week
It has been quite a week when it comes to new movie trailers. Sure, the fact that Super Bowl 50 aired last Sunday helped, as most studios…
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10 Ridiculous Movie Theories That Are Just Crazy Enough To Make Sense
When you sit down to watch a movie, you're expected to suspend your disbelief for an hour or two and let the fictional world on…
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If Movies Ended When Someone Said The Title, They'd Look Like This
Last week, an incredibly silly video made the rounds showing off what it would look like if movies ended the second one of the characters…
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Batman V. Superman, Miles Ahead, Get A Job, And 6 Other New Trailers Of The Week
It's been a busy week for movie trailers and we're here to recap the biggest ones including Batman v. Superman, Zoolander 2, and the new Ice Age.…
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10 Of The Best Closing Shots In Movie History
On Wednesday, we shared a video that showed us what it would be like if movies ended as soon as one of the characters said…
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Video Reveals The Most Ridiculous Way To Sneak A Friend Into A Movie Theater
When you were growing up, you probably tried to sneak into a movie theater at least once when you were low on cash. That said,…
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You Should Be Furious That These 10 Incredible Movies Were Never Made
All things considered, it's been a pretty fantastic decade or so for fans of massive blockbuster movies. From the Lord of the Rings trilogy to…
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News (217)
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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…
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The Latest Wave Of Netflix VPN And Proxy Bans Might Be Its Biggest Yet
After threatening to crack down on VPNs, proxies and other similar workarounds earlier this year, Netflix is finally making good on its promise. Over the weekend, one European…
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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…
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New York Judge Rules U.S. Government Can't Force Apple To Unlock iPhones
Just one day before Apple is set to take part in a congressional hearing on encryption, a federal judge out of New York issued a…
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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…
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Read What Apple's Attorney Will Say To Congress When Tuesday's iPhone Hacking Case Begins
Tomorrow afternoon, the ongoing debate surrounding whether or not Apple should be compelled to help the FBI hack into an iPhone owned by one of…
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John Oliver Nukes Trump's Campaign In Scathing New Segment
For a while, John Oliver didn't want to touch Donald Trump's bid to win the Republican nomination for president because he mostly thought of it…
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The Best Thing About Apple's New iPhone SE Might Not Be The Phone Itself
The new 4-inch iPhone Apple is reportedly going to unveil in the coming weeks is expected to be called the iPhone SE. The phone, first known…
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How Gawker Tricked Donald Trump Into Tweeting A Quote From Fascist Dictator Mussolini
On Sunday morning, the political world was abuzz following a curious and somewhat controversial retweet sent out from Presidential candidate Donald Trump's official Twitter account.…
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Oscars 2016: The Complete List Of Winners (And Losers)
It's done. The 88th annual Academy Awards is finally over and we know who all the big winners and losers were. Leonardo DiCaprio finally got his…
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Apple's New 4-Inch iPhone To Pack A 12 Megapixel Camera
Originally published by MacRumors, a new research note from reputable analyst Ming-Chi Kuo of KGI securities reveals that Apple's upcoming iPhone SE will pack an…
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The Clever Way Netflix's Recommendation Algorithm Keeps Viewers Addicted
While Netflix was once synonymous for shipping boatloads of DVDs by mail, Netflix today is primarily a streaming-based company with two primary objectives. One, it's dead…
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Recent iPad Pro Mini-Scandal Shows Apple Is Serious About Keeping Users Happy
For all of the claims that Apple's software has been on the decline and that the company downright ignores user complaints, a recent saga involving…
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Donald Trump Is The World's Most Powerful Twitter Troll
If you've ever spent enough time on Twitter, you've probably encountered a truly obnoxious person who can only argue by lobbing personal insults at you…
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Oscars 2016: Can Bing's Predictions Outperform The Pros?
The 88th Annual Academy Awards are happening on Sunday and Microsoft's Bing search engine has released its predictions for this year's winners. Bing has proven…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Netflix Is 'Very Interested' In Pushing Virtual Reality Beyond Gaming
When you think of virtual reality content, gaming is usually the first subject that comes to mind. From Oculus Rift to HTC Vive to PlayStation…
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Apple And FBI To Testify Before Congress Next Week Over Encryption
Over the past few days, Apple has made it abundantly clear that it will not comply with the FBI's demand that it write a new…
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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…
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ISIS Reportedly Threatens Facebook, Twitter Founders In Video
ISIS has issued a threat to Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and Twitter founder Jack Dorsey over the companies' effort to take down terror-affiliated accounts, according…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Here's Apple's Long-Awaited Legal Response To The FBI
Apple earlier today filed its formal legal response laying out why it's refusing to help the FBI hack into an iPhone 5c used by one of…
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New Video Shows Us What A 'Seinfeld' Reunion Show Would Look Like
As one of the most beloved shows of all time, there has long been a clamoring for a Seinfeld reunion of some sort. Unfortunately, even…
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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…
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'I Could Have Made You Homeless': What Happens When You Dare Hackers To Do Their Worst?
If you've ever been tempted to ask hackers to do their worst to you, you probably shouldn't. Kevin Roose of Fusion recently made the trip to Las…
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The Petty iPhone Problem That's Driving Me Insane
Longtime readers of the site know at least two things about me: I've been an iPhone user since 2007 and a moderate germaphobe for much longer. Focusing…
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Why The FBI Has Already Lost Its Encryption Battle With Apple
You'd think the news emerging day after day from Mobile World Congress would be the most important thing happening in tech right now, but that's…
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Who's Going To Win Big At The Oscars On Sunday?
The 88th annual Academy Awards kick off at 5:30 p.m. this coming Sunday, February 28th, and we have absolutely no clue who this year's winners…
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Apple's Battle With The FBI Could Have Even Greater Implications In The Future
Whichever side you happen to land on in the ongoing feud between Apple and the FBI, you're almost certainly aware of the precedent that would…
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Apple Is Making An Unhackable iPhone And We Have The FBI To Thank
Remember when we said that the FBI's war with Apple is about to go horribly wrong? With Apple standing firm in its refusal to help…
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How To Get Rid Of Microsoft's Windows 10 Lock Screen Advertisements
In case you needed more proof that nothing is really ever free, check your Windows 10 computer. It might be showing you advertisements that you…
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With Siri Coming To OS X, Apple Is Finally Making The Mac Exciting Again
While Siri on the iPhone has improved dramatically over the past five years, Apple's intelligent personal assistant has remained conspicuously absent on the Mac, a…
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This Could Be The Technology That Will Finally Replace Bluetooth
Bluetooth has proven to be an incredibly useful innovation that has enabled wireless connections between devices over short distances with minimal power consumption. However, some…
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Google Fiber Is (Sort Of) Coming To San Francisco
Great news for some lucky people in the Bay Area -- you may soon have access to Google Fiber. Unfortunately, however, this isn't a citywide…
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Tim Cook Says FBI Wants Apple To Create The 'Software Equivalent Of Cancer'
Apple is pulling out all the PR stops as part of its broader campaign to help explain why it adamantly refuses to help the FBI unlock…
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Find Out If Your Computer Can Handle VR With Valve's Free Performance Test
The dawn of the VR era is nearly upon us, but if you want to be a part of it, you'll have to make sure…
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PewDiePie Tries To Teach Conan How To Play 'Far Cry Primal,' Chaos Ensues
Far Cry Primal, one of the biggest game releases of 2016 so far, hit store shelves this week. It's been sixteen months since Far Cry…
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Tim Cook Sits Down To Talk About Apple's Ongoing Battle With The FBI On ABC News
On Wednesday night's edition of World News Tonight on ABC News, host David Muir will sit down with Apple CEO Tim Cook to discuss the…
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U.S. Federal Marshals Unwittingly Confirm They Secretly Track Thousands Of Cell Phones
A new report from the USA Today details how U.S. Federal Marshals have been using advanced surveillance technology to secretly listen in on phone conversations…
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Hilarious Facebook Experiment Teaches Us All What It's Like To Be A Hot Girl
We've all heard stories about the ridiculous number of messages that attractive women get on dating sites but it seems that they get hit on…
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10 Hidden iPhone Features That'll Help You Get The Most Out Of Your Phone
There is nothing in your life as close to you as your iPhone that is so tragically underutilized. It's a sad truth that even the…
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The FBI's War With Apple Is About To Go Horribly Wrong
Few times in the recent past has an issue like this had such compelling arguments on both sides of the fence. It all started when…
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'Planet Earth 2' To Debut In 2016 In Stunning 4K, Filmed In Part By Drones
The release of the original and award-winning BBC series Planet Earth 10 years ago was monumental for a number of reasons. Not only was it…
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Man Buys $700 Battery, Discovers It's Just $30 Worth Of Batteries Stuffed In A Big Case
There are a lot of products out there that are flat-out ripoffs but YouTube teardown artiste Markus Fuller recently found a real doozy when he…
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One 6-Second Clip Shows Why 'Taken 3' Was Last Year's Worst Movie
There's a good argument to be made that Taken 3 was the biggest snub at this year's Razzie Awards. Yes, movies like 50 Shades of Grey, The Fantastic…
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Expert Analysis Determines If Galaxy S7 Has The World's Best Display
The Galaxy S7 was just announced and it's already impressing Android fans all over the world. The handset is one of the best, if not the best high-end…
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Army Engineers Patent Limited Range Bullet That Self-Destructs
Researchers working for the U.S. Army have been award a patent for a revolutionary limited range bullet that self-destructs. Three employees of the U.S. Army…
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What It's Like Using Windows 10 Through The Eyes Of HoloLens
Virtual and augmented reality won't be used solely for entertainment purposes, though immersive VR movies and games will definitely be exciting developments. A new Microsoft…
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Bill Gates Sides With The FBI In Ongoing iPhone Hacking Saga
In the midst of Apple's legal battle with the FBI, there has been no shortage of tech leaders who have come out and applauded Apple's position on…
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Have Apple's Rivals Finally Stopped Copying The iPhone?
Mobile World Congress isn't technically over until Thursday, but the biggest announcements from this year's show are already behind us. We've seen some fantastic innovations…
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Starbucks Is Completely Changing The Company's Beloved Rewards Program
If you're a member of the Starbucks Rewards program who depends on the store's coffee to wake you up every morning, it's always nice to know…
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NASA Is Working On Tech That Could Enable Trips To Mars In Just 3 Days
Among the many problems with manned missions to Mars is the amount of time it takes for any ship to get to the red planet. Current…
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Spotify CEO Daniel Ek Gives A Candid Take On His Company's Battle With Apple Music
Spotify CEO Daniel Ek recently sat down for a Q&A session on Quora where the founder of the popular music streaming service answered a wide…
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AT&T Teams With Intel To Test Drones On LTE Network
AT&T and Intel are working to test how drones work on the LTE networks used by mobile devices. The companies will be working to solve…
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51% Of Americans Are Siding With The FBI In The Case Against Apple
The reaction to Apple refusing to unlock the iPhone of one of the San Bernardino shooters appears to have been overwhelmingly supportive, but a new poll…
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Tim Cook Talks Apple Car, Innovation And His Thoughts On The Auto Industry
In a somewhat rare interview, Fortune's Adam Lashinsky sat down with Apple CEO Tim Cook for a wide-ranging discussion that touched on a number of…
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Tesla Owners Explain What They Love Most About Their Cars
Tesla owners are extremely loyal to the brand and are passionate about their cars. But what, exactly, makes Tesla so great? To answer that question,…
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Bring Any Old Mac And PC Back To Life With Help Of Android
Not too long ago we told you there's a way to breath new life into your dying Mac or PC by turning them into Chromebooks.…
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Galaxy S7 Vs. LG G5: Which Phone Won Over Hardcore Android Fans?
The two most hotly anticipated Android smartphones of 2016 are now both official. LG took the wraps off of its new LG G5 bright and…
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The FBI Likely Doesn't Need Apple's Help To Break Into An iPhone
I've long been skeptical of the U.S. federal government's claim that it needs Apple's help to unlock the iPhone 5c owned by Syed Rizwan Farook, one of the…
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Apple Posts New FAQ On iPhone Hacking Issue Explaining Dangers If FBI Wins
One of the hottest and more controversial topics in the news these days is Apple's ongoing legal battle with the FBI. As a brief refresher,…
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Galaxy S7 Vs. iPhone 6s: The 5 Most Important Ways Samsung Outshines Apple
There's little question that the LG G5 was the most innovative smartphone unveiled on press day at this year's Mobile World Congress trade show, but…
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Shopping On Amazon Just Got More Expensive - Unless You're A Prime Subscriber
Over the past few years, Amazon has done quite a bit to make its $99/year Prime membership an appealing proposition. From free shipping and access…
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FBI Director Fires Back, Argues That iPhone Hack Demand Is 'About The Victims And Justice'
The spat between the FBI and Apple over access to an iPhone used by one of the San Bernardino terrorists continues to rage on with…
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Former Apple Execs Unveil A $139 Android Phone As Sleek As An iPhone
It might not be constructed from premium aluminum like Apple's new iPhone 6s, but few people would deny that the brand new Obi MV1 is…
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This Is The Full Internal Memo Tim Cook Just Sent To Apple Employees On The FBI War
Apple is not letting up in its ongoing battle with the FBI and United States government. The company was recently ordered by the U.S. to…
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The 5 Most Exciting Things About The Revolutionary New LG G5
Forget all the leaks and rumors leading up to this year's Mobile World Congress and forget about the actual devices that will be unveiled at…
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LG G5 Is A Completely Redesigned Flagship With Features You Won't Find Anywhere Else
For the past couple of years, LG has held its own dedicated events in order to unveil its flagship phones. That changed on Sunday when LG…
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How China Plays A Role In Apple's Legal Battle With The FBI
Apple's tussle with the FBI over hacking into a terrorist's iPhone has ignited a firestorm of controversy and debate surrounding the role tech companies should play…
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Just How Much Access Does The NSA Have To All Unencrypted Communications?
In case you haven't been following the news, the encryption wars are back and a huge Apple vs. FBI clash is the latest major conflict. The FBI…
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Mother Uses 'Find My iPhone' Feature To Track Down Her Kidnapped Daughter
More often than not, stories involving iOS' "Find my iPhone" feature tend to be pretty low stakes affairs. As the stories typically go, someone loses their…
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The DOJ Is Really Accusing Apple Of Being Shockingly Cynical
We live in a very cynical age where we don't trust any of the institutions that we once thought we could count on, including the…
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The DOJ Just Escalated The Federal Government's Fight With Apple
The U.S. Department of Justice on Friday turned up the heat even more on Apple. Reuters is reporting that the DOJ has filed a motion that…
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Whatever You Do, Don't Make These Critical Password Mistakes
You know what we humans are really bad at? Coming up with strong, unique passwords. We know this because every time some research firm publishes…
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New Report Hints At Major Design Changes For iPhone 7
The world will be focused on Barcelona starting this Sunday, when LG and Samsung will unveil their Android flagships intended to take on Apple's iPhone 6s and iPhone…
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Scary Helicopter Crash Landing Caught On Camera In Hawaii
We can't get enough of scary landings caught on camera here at BGR and this morning we found one of a helicopter that made an…
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How To See Who's Been Using Your Netflix Account - And How To Stop Them
Netflix provides what has to be one of the most consumer friendly services out there right now. Not only did the company change the game when…
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You Can Finally Watch The Original Star Wars As It Was Meant To Be Seen
With all the excitement surrounding the release of The Force Awakens last year, it only makes sense that fans of the franchise are more desperate…
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95% Of Americans Share Passwords With Friends And Family Members
Online security has been one of the hottest topics on the planet for the past several years. Between Edward Snowden, the Sony hack, the Target hack and Hillary…
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No iPhone Will Be Safe If The FBI's Gambit Succeeds
There's a huge battle between Apple and the FBI going on right now over the iPhone belonging to one of the San Bernardino shooters. A judge ordered…
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Turn Any Old, Slow Computer Into A Speedy Chromebook With This Free Software
No matter how many upgraded components and additional features you get on a new laptop, it's only a matter of time before it begins to…
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Everything You Need To Know About The Division's Open Beta This Weekend
After a successful closed beta test at the end of last month, Tom Clancy's The Division returns to Xbox One, PS4 and PC this week for…
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Trump's Feud With The Pope Is The Greatest Moment In Presidential Campaign History
Donald Trump's campaign for president has been a lot like the film Evil Dead 2 in that it's switched rapidly back and forth between abject horror…
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Meet The Obnoxious Rich Guy The Internet Hates Even More Than The Pharma Bro
One of the reasons I've always liked Mark Cuban is that he enjoys being rich and has fun with his money. While this may sound…
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Mark Cuban Applauds Apple For Taking On The FBI: 'Amen. A Standing Ovation'
Famed businessman and investor Mark Cuban has never been shy about speaking his mind. At his personal blog on Thursday, Cuban gave support to Apple for…
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SolarCity Will Use Tesla's Powerpack To Deliver Solar Power Even When It's Dark
No source of energy is perfect and one of the traditional drawbacks of solar energy has been that it's tough to generate new power when…
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Former Apple Designer Brings Us One Step Closer To Advanced AI With 'The Brain'
The human brain is frequently used as a model by computer makers who're looking to create complex machines ranging from robots to more intelligent gadgets. Many companies…
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Netflix Has Revamped Its Recommendations To Make Them Better Than Ever
Netflix has long won praise for its recommendations system that gives you suggestions for movies and shows to watch based on your viewing history. The…
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Spotify Is Giving Away Free Chromecasts To New Premium Subscribers
Looking for a good reason to sign up for a Spotify Premium account? How about a free Chromecast? Spotify announced this week that new subscribers…
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How Much Is A New 4-Inch iPhone Worth To Apple?
Although the iPhone 5c was anything but an abject failure for Apple, it also failed to light the world on fire the way any standard…
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This Flexible Smartphone Display Might Be The Future Of Mobile Computing
Researchers from the Queen's University Human Media Lab recently unveiled the ReFlex, a smartphone prototype featuring a flexible and surprisingly functional display. By combining a…
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The FBI Has Laid A Clever Trap For Apple
Apple is used to fighting and winning public relations battles. Apple's refusal to comply with the U.S. federal government's request to help the FBI gain access to…
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Popcorn Time Is Back, But Its Creators Say They Aren't Behind It
Long before Torrents-Time allowed pirates to stream movies and TV shows directly from their browsers, Popcorn Time was the piracy tool of choice. The software made…
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Apple's Upcoming iPhones Might Change The Game More Than You Can Even Imagine
Wall Street doomsday preppers pounding the table on the notion that "peak Apple" has come and gone may soon find themselves in an interesting predicament.…
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Does Apple Even Have The Ability To Hack The iPhone Like The FBI Wants?
The FBI has specific requests for Apple regarding the iPhone retrieved from one of the San Bernardino shooters. The agency wants to access the information stored…
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Trump Rips Apple's Stance On Encryption: 'Who Do They Think They Are?'
Apple CEO Tim Cook announced last night that his company would not comply with a U.S. court order to help the FBI unlock an iPhone that was…
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Another Reason To Cut The Cord: Cost Of Cable Is Increasing Much Faster Than Inflation
While services like Netflix and Hulu have made accessing media content more affordable than ever before, the price of cable, somewhat curiously, has continued to…
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The Single Best Android Ad Google Has Ever Made
Google has made several solid ads for Android in the past but I don't think any of them have done as good a job of…
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Verizon Is Offering You A Free Extra 2GB Per Month For The Rest Of Your Life
If you find yourself constantly running up against your monthly data cap, you can get an extra 2GB per month for free for the rest…
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The Ultimate Video Collection Of The Stupidest People On The Internet
The Internet is chock full of videos featuring people doing incredibly stupid things and paying a hilariously painful price for their actions. But don't you wish there…
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One Seemingly Innocuous Text Message Can Wreck Your Android Phone's Security
There are plenty of malicious apps and bugs out there that are capable of doing irreparable harm to mobile devices, regardless of operating system. Only a…
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This Video May Make You Think Twice About Upgrading To iOS 10
I personally love being able to get new software on my iPhone as soon as it's available but over the long haul it might not…
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Secret Settings That Make Any Android Phone Feel Twice As Fast
The annual Mobile World Congress trade show is less than a week away, which means we're about to be introduced to some of the most…
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How Apple Might Help Ensure Everyone Can Get An iPhone 7 At Launch
As long as the iPhone remains the best-selling smartphone in the industry, supply will always be a concern for Apple. That's why we have some confidence…
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Grammys 2016: A Complete List Of All The Big Winners (And Losers)
Wait, awards shows are still a thing? You bet they are, and the 58th Annual Grammy Awards took place on Monday night to honor the…
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What Is The Mysterious 'Other' Storage That's Clogging Up Your iPhone?
Have you ever looked at your iPhone's storage and noticed that a sizable chunk of it is taken up by a mysterious block that's only…
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City Tries To Honor Employee, Learns He Hasn't Shown Up To Work In 6 Years
Feeling guilty for procrastinating at work again? Well, you really shouldn't! At least you're at work, which is more than 69-year-old Spanish civil servant Joaquin Garcia can…
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Just In Case You Were Wondering What's Happened To The Dell Dude...
Every once in a while, I wonder to myself what Ben Curtis (a.k.a., the guy who played "The Dell Dude" in more than two dozen…
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How To Watch The Grammy Awards Online Tonight For Free
The Grammy Awards aren't always the most exciting award ceremonies out there, although you never know when Kanye West will do something wacky to disrupt…
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Recent Earthquake In Taiwan May Impact iPhone 7 Release
Though Apple in recent years has gotten a much better handle on iPhone supply issues when a new model is released, initial availability of the iPhone…
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Clap Your Hands And Nissan's Self-Driving Office Chair Parks Itself At Your Desk
One day in the not-too-distant future we might be able to park our cars with a flick of the wrist or a touch of a…
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Tidal Has Completely Botched The Release Of Kanye's New Album
Just when it looked like things were starting to look up a bit for Tidal... this happens. Over the weekend, Tidal got a massive increase…
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John Oliver Can't Believe We're Still Eating At Chipotle
To say the past several months have been bad for Chipotle's reputation would be an understatement, as the popular fast food chain has been hit…
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AT&T Makes Its Boldest Move Yet To Steal You Back From T-Mobile
It looks like AT&T is done messing around. The carrier on Monday announced that starting right now it will offer up to $650 in credits per…
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Star Wars Teases Opening Shot Of 'Episode VIII' As Production Begins
We're 22 long months away from the release of Star Wars: Episode VIII, but on February 15th, 2016, principal photography on the next installment of…
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Congress Refuses To Make Air Travel More Comfortable
Congress is nowhere near ready to regulate seating on passenger jets, and a recent vote in House committee proves it. In other words, airlines can…
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What It's Like To Completely Give Up Your Smartphone For 18 Months
Smartphones have become a very big part of our lives over the last decade, but when are they too much of a good thing? All…
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Star Wars Gets Mashed Up With Mario Kart In The Best Video Of The Week
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