Staples is the latest company to announce a credit card data breach

Probably not the last retailer to suffer a massive breach of credit card data this year, office supply chain Staples is looking into the loss of consumer payment information and significant fraudulent activity.

News         October 22, 2014

“Zombie-proof” log cabin comes with security cameras, solar panels and Xbox

Definitely ideal for anyone that has multiple seasons of Doomsday Preppers saved on their DVR, this zombie fortification cabin will provide all the safety you need for any potential undead apocalypse.

News         October 20, 2014

Report: Fitbit preps the Surge, a $250 fitness smartwatch

Ideal for anyone that wants to track their cardio workouts, Fitbit will soon launch a new wearable that's specifically targeted at runners and includes GPS tracking as well as heart rate monitoring technology.

Mobile         October 19, 2014

Report: Apple Pay will launch on October 20

Interesting for anyone that's recently upgraded to the new iPhone, the Apple Pay payments program is expected to launch next week according to an internal memo distributed by Panera Bread management.

Apple         October 16, 2014

Reddit acquires Alien Blue, relaunches iOS app with free upgrade

Ideal for any Apple user that spends tons of time browsing Reddit everyday, the Web company has purchased popular browsing app Alien Blue and relaunched the application on the App Store this week.

Apple         October 16, 2014

Bringrr makes sure you never drive away without your smartphone

Ideal for anyone that tends to forget to grab their phone on the way out the door, the Bringrr is a Bluetooth-enabled gadget that triggers an audio alert if you start the car without your smartphone nearby.

News         October 13, 2014

Comedy club charges by the laugh using facial recognition tech

In a theater where each smile will cost you some pocket change, facial recognition technology was used to measure enjoyment levels of audience members in a Barcelona comedy theater.

News         October 9, 2014

Study: U.S. teens abandon Facebook and cling to iPhones

With approximately $2,700 to spend on clothing, electronics and other items this year, U.S. teens are flocking to the Apple store for new iPhones while ignoring Mom and Dad's friend request on Facebook.

News         October 7, 2014

Netflix’s revamped iOS and Android apps put box art, head shots front and center

Definitely ideal for anyone that enjoys watching Netflix on their mobile device, the streaming video company has launched an update that will make it easier to find your favorite shows and films.

Android         October 7, 2014

Teenager spends more than $46,000 in free-to-play game

Definitely not a number you want to see appearing on your next credit card bill, a teenager in Belgium racked up over $40,000 in charges by purchasing in-game gold in a "free-to-play" game.

News         October 6, 2014

Streaming Shutdown: Redbox, Verizon give up on Redbox Instant

Closing down a streaming service that failed to attract a significant number of subscribers, Redbox and Verizon decide to shut down the Netflix-killer that never was, Redbox Instant.

News         October 5, 2014

Man allegedly shoots down neighbor’s drone with shotgun

Perhaps attempting to create a live action version of Nintendo's Duck Hunt, a New Jersey man thought it would be an absolutely brilliant idea to blast away at a flying drone with his shotgun.

Reviews         October 1, 2014

Adobe is testing a streaming version of Photoshop for Chromebooks

Definitely useful for any Chromebook users that requires more advanced image editing tools, Adobe is bringing Photoshop to the Google Chromebook through streaming access in a Chrome browser.

Best Ofs         September 29, 2014

Some lenders can remotely disable cars when payments are missed

Bordering on invasive as well as being extremely inconvenient, loan companies have moved the repossession process into the digital age with remote disabling functionality and GPS tracking.

Car News         September 29, 2014

New Apple TV update offers CNBC and FOX NOW, requires authentication

Ideal for anyone with a premium cable subscription as well as an Apple TV, applications for CNBC and the FOX network have been added to the user interface of the popular set-top box.

News         September 24, 2014

Is Google+ being slowly sunsetted? Mandatory Gmail integration gets removed

Definitely a shift away from promoting Google+ usage, the search company has removed the mandatory requirement of setting up a new Google+ account when signing up for a Gmail account.

News         September 20, 2014

Garth Brooks launches iTunes competitor called GhostTunes

Looking for a more unique way to offer digital music, country artist Garth Brooks has helped launch a new music service called GhostTunes that will allow a multitude of interesting options for both musicians and consumers.

News         September 19, 2014

Larry Ellison steps down from CEO position at Oracle

One of the long-standing CEO's from the early days of Silicon Valley, Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison is shifting from the CEO position to a role that will bring his focus on the development of new technology.

News         September 18, 2014

Man gets busted for drugs after he butt dials 911 at a Mexican restaurant

Definitely a reason to purchase a new flip-lid smartphone case in the future, a young man in Tennessee ended up unknowingly butt-dialing the local 911 dispatcher while talking about future plans to get high.

Mobile         September 11, 2014

James Bond villain Richard Kiel dies at 74

Known for his role as metal-faced Jaws in two James Bond films in the late seventies, actor Richard Kiel passed away in a Fresno hospital earlier today for reasons unknown to the public.

News         September 10, 2014

DiGiorno is the latest company to make a social media blunder

Thankfully caught quickly and handled responsibly after it was posted, pizza maker DiGiorno got into some hot water after posting a tweet that didn't take the serious meaning of a hashtag into account.

News         September 9, 2014

Demystifying the audio settings on your PlayStation 3

Confused by terms like Linear PCM 7.1 Ch. 96 kHz, Bitstream and Dynamic Range Control? We help you make all the right audio settings in your PS3 right here.

Guides         September 9, 2014

Man posts Instagram selfies with stolen goods, subsequently arrested

Definitely a bad idea, a Florida man posted a variety of selfies on Instagram that led the local police department right to his front door.

News         September 1, 2014

Want to read ebooks in the shower? Try the Kobo Aura H2O ereader

Ideal for anyone that spends lots of time relaxing by the pool, the Kobo Aura H2O is a new ereader that will be perfectly fine submerged within a bit more than three feet of water for about half an hour.

Mobile         August 26, 2014

Ice Bucket Challenge video posted on Facebook leads police to wanted man

Yet another story of social media leading to the arrest of a wanted criminal, the popular "Ice Bucket Challenge" craze got a parole violator into hot water when a tipster provided the location of the filming to police.

News         August 25, 2014

Facebook is taking steps to scrub the feed of ‘click-bait’ articles

Definitely ideal if you are a heavy Facebook user, the social network will attempt to reduce the volume of click-bait content in the feed by measuring the length of time people spend actually reading the article.

News         August 25, 2014

LG announces Chromebase, an All-in-One PC using Google’s Chrome OS

Looking to capitalize on Google Chrome OS, LG plans to launch an All-in-One PC called the Chromebase that offers a 21.5-inch IPS monitor at 1080p resolution.

News         August 25, 2014

AMD announces R9 285 graphics card, shipping early September

Possibly ideal for anyone looking for a new mid-range graphics card, AMD announced a new R9 card in the lineup today that utilizes the Tonga GPU and offers a lower power draw than other AMD cards.

News         August 24, 2014

Biovigil badge checks to see if your doctor’s hands are clean

Definitely ideal if looking for a safe, clean hospital for an upcoming surgery, a badge system created by Biovigil checks to see if the medical staff is washing their hands after interacting with patients.

News         August 23, 2014

Man sentenced to 33 months in prison for pirating ‘Fast & Furious 6’

Arguably a harsh sentence for pirating a film, a young resident of the United Kingdom was sent to prison for nearly three years related to piracy and distribution charges of the last film in the Fast & Furious franchise.

News         August 23, 2014

Theater tests system that displays audience texts on the big screen

Likely incredibly distracting when watching a film, a group of movie theaters is testing a system that allows audience members to send real-time comments about a movie to be displayed on the theater screen.

Entertainment         August 20, 2014

Pay to Play Smoothly: Netflix, Time Warner reach agreement to raise speeds

Potentially good news for anyone that's currently a Time Warner Cable subscriber, Netflix has reached a deal with the ISP related to increasing the streaming speed of television shows and movies.

News         August 19, 2014

Want to pass your Facebook account to a heir? Move to Delaware

Perhaps an ideal place to move if you want to pass a massive iTunes collection to your children, Delaware has become the first state to provide legal guidelines related to ownership of digital accounts after death.

News         August 19, 2014

These smartplugs detect your presence for seamless home automation

Definitely a cool way to automate a home's lighting, the Zuli Smartplug is a home automation device that uses low-power Bluetooth for location detection.

News         August 19, 2014