Apple asked to not call its new phone the ‘iPhone 6s’ for the silliest possible reason
Apple’s next iPhone will likely be named iPhone 6s. The company is expected to launch an “S” generation of iPhones every two years, following a major redesign, and that seems to be the case for 2015. The upcoming iPhone 6s might offer a bigger “S” upgrade than any previous such model, but that might not be enough for Apple to call it the iPhone 7 all of a sudden.
However, one company is deeply affected by the iPhone 6s name choice and is urging Apple to go with iPhone 7 on September 9th as the official name of the 2015 iPhone – just check the image above, taken in New York’s Times Square.
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Steven Spielberg explains why Superhero movies are a passing fad
Steven Spielberg, acclaimed by many as the greatest director of our time, apparently isn’t as big a fan of superhero movies as most. In a recent interview relayed by Entertainment Weekly, the man responsible for iconic hits like Jaws and Jurassic Park effectively said that current age of the superhero movie is nothing more than a passing fad destined to go away of the Western. Which is to say, it’s a niche genre without much staying power.
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Elon Musk spills new details about the most affordable Tesla ever
Outspoken Tesla CEO Elon Musk took to Twitter on Wednesday to drop a few nuggets of information about the highly anticipated Model 3 and the soon-to-be-released Model X.
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Surfing has never looked as spectacular as it does in this stunning video
What you’re about to watch is one of the most beautiful videos of people on surfboards ever recorded. Filmed by Eric Sterman & Brent Bielmann for SURFING Magazine, “Teahupo’o, Du Ciel” was chosen as a Staff Pick on Vimeo this week, and within seconds of pressing play, you’ll see why.
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Watch: Six Flags has an insanely scary new ‘4D’ roller coaster for you
Think you’ve ridden on intimidating roller coasters before? That’s because you haven’t yet ridden on Total Mayhem, a scary new roller coaster that’ll be available to people who got to the Six Flags amusement park next summer. The company calls it a “4D” roller coaster and it features some intense characteristics, including 90-degree hills and 12-story drops.
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Galaxy Note 5 & Galaxy S6 edge+: In-depth video review of two great flagship cameras
Just weeks ago, Samsung launched two stellar flagship phones: the Galaxy Note 5 and the Galaxy S6 edge+. Although neither phone is likely to improve Samsung’s sinking profit margins, they’re both worthwhile options for any Android fan in the market for a new phablet, perhaps most notably for their incredible cameras.
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iPhone 6s camera update will be the biggest in years, says acclaimed photographer
Apple over the past few years has devoted a ton of engineering resources towards ensuring that the iPhone camera remains best in class. Through a combination of subtle hardware improvements and clever software advances, each successive iPhone model has brought with it huge improvements in camera quality. With the iPhone 6s release just around the corner, camera quality on Apple’s iconic smartphone is about to take another huge leap forward.
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3 bundles that will help you accelerate your IT career – Up to 92% off
Whether you’re just starting your IT career or gearing up to ask for a promotion, the right certification can boost your resume and make you an indispensable asset to the company of your dreams. Make it happen with the Microsoft Certified Solutions Engineer Server Infrastructure bundle for $59.99—plus two more great bundles—at the BGR Store.
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Kid hilariously pranks his parents with a simple iPhone tweak
So your parents both have iPhones and you want to play an awesome prank on them? We have the perfect example for you that was tried and tested by a kid who decided his mom and dad shouldn’t be able to tell him he couldn’t host a party.
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5 of the best Labor Day car deals in the country, according to Edmunds
According to the United States Department of Labor, Labor Day is “a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers.” What better way to celebrate than to sink a huge amount of the money you’ve worked so hard to earn into a new car purchase?
Edmunds has long been known as an authority when it comes to finding the best (and most realistic) prices you might pay for a new car, and the company has now issued a report detailing what it believes to be five of the best buys in the country for deal hunters hoping to score a new car at a deep discount over Labor Day weekend.
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