Everyone can finally buy a OnePlus One… but only one day a week
One of the most intriguing Android phones of 2014 has also been the most difficult to acquire, but OnePlus is finally going to make its CyanogenMod device more accessible to the masses. Starting this Tuesday, OnePlus let anyone buy a One from its online store without an invite.
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Samsung explains why its smart TV isn’t actually stalking you
We saw a glimpse of a dystopian future last week when Samsung’s smart TV policy went viral, altering consumers that any personal information spoken out loud within range of the television might be captured and transmitted to third parties. This caused quite a stir, especially when comparisons were drawn to a specific passage from George Orwell’s “1984.”
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Here’s one more reason to be excited about the Galaxy S6 and LG G4
Apple’s iPhones have always been praised for their camera performance, but a new report from South Korean publication inews24 says that some of Apple’s rivals are stepping up their games in a big way. According to the report, both the Galaxy S6 and LG G4 will offer significantly improved cameras, with Samsung and LG each planning to use dual rear cameras in their upcoming flagship devices.
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Brilliant-but-scary iOS app can 3D print a copy of any key you have a picture of
Imagine never having to worry about losing your keys again just because you have a picture of it stored on your smartphone? That’s the premise behind KeyMe, a new iOS app that will 3D print you a copy of any key that you have a picture of stored on your mobile device.
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Video: Watch a Lamborghini Gallardo crush the half mile top speed world record — 234 MPH! INSANE!
We recently saw a $250,000 Lamborghini Huracan crash at 200 MPH, and a second recent video showed a ridiculous 2,000-hp Lamborghini Gallardo crashing into a pond after the driver lost control. Now, it’s time for a much less depressing Lamborghini video.
Late last month, Underground Racing’s tuned twin turbo Lamborghini Gallardo set a world record for the fastest time reaching by a street car during a standing half mile, and thankfully for us, the car’s ridiculous record-smashing run was caught on video for all to enjoy.
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Yet another hugely popular Torrent site bites the dust
Soon after The Pirate Bay was taken offline in early December following a police raid in Sweden, several other torrenting alternatives took its place, as download fans kept looking for their regular torrents elsewhere. One such site is Kickass Torrents, whose popularity surged in the aftermath of The Pirate Bay’s unexpected demise.
Now that The Pirate Bay is back, however, it looks like Kickass is down alongside several other sites.
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Hidden tricks to make your Mac more useful than ever before
Whether you’re a new or experienced Mac user, it’s likely you’re not familiar with all the secret features and tricks OS X has to offer. To further help you master your Yosemite skills, Popular Mechanics has a guide of 10 tips that can turn your Mac into an even more powerful beast.
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Apple is working on iOS 8.4 and it sounds like the major update music lovers have been waiting for
It’s been just hours since the official release of the first iOS 8.3 beta, but the next update for Apple’s latest mobile OS is already well underway. Mark Gurman at 9to5Mac reports that iOS 8.4, codenamed Copper, is set to launch shortly after the release of the Apple Watch in April.
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Video: The first things you should delete to free up iPhone 6 storage
The greatest trick Apple pulled last year with the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus was convincing many buyers to select higher storage versions. This move helped the company increase the average selling price of iPhones, as more buyers choose 64GB and 128GB versions instead of the basic 16GB device. However, many people chose the entry-level iPhone as well and they might be the first ones to run into potential storage-related issues.
For them, Business Insider has put together a neat video showing you what you need to delete to free up more space.
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4 products you can buy on Amazon that will help you build an insanely fast home network
Building a reliable home network takes a lot of work, especially if you live in a large home with a bunch of people. You have to worry about the placement of the router, the amount of devices connecting to the network, the cost of your Internet package vs. how much data you actually need — it’s a real hassle.
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