The John Oliver Effect: How Last Week Tonight is Changing Entertainment
John has an inherent understanding of what makes the Internet tick.
How to Fix Broken Headphones
Despite having a reasonable pair of Sennheisers and looking after them, my headphones broke recently — like they always do. Rather than replace them, I decided to repair my headphones. Here's how.
Use This 3-Tier Communication System to Resist Distractions
The need to constantly stay connected is distracting. To manage your relationships and time, also manage the way you communicate with the world. Create a smart 3-tier plan.
What Motivates People to Record and Upload Pirated Movies and Music?
What do release group members get out of uploading the latest episode of Game of Thrones? We talked to a few and found out.
Syma X5C Quadcopter Review and Giveaway
If you've any interest in drones but have been put off by the steep prices, buy the Syma X5C. It's a hell of a lot of drone, and just as much fun.
I Created a Fake Boyfriend, And He Was Kind of a Jerk to Me
This service lets you text a binary bae; within a few minutes you'll get a message back. Naturally, we had to try it out...
Police Officers Think Waze is Dangerous. Are They Right?
Waze can "be misused by those with criminal intent to endanger police officers and the community", claims a letter from a police chief to Google.
Forget WhatsApp: 6 Secure Communication Apps You've Probably Never Heard Of
The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) is a lobby group dedicated to "defending civil liberties in the digital world". They maintain the Secure Messaging Scorecard, which makes for worrying reading for fans of instant messaging.
iTunes Sales Are Declining – Is This the End of Paid Music Downloads?
Spotify is replacing iTunes for many users – will that tend continue?
The End of Ownership: Netflix, Spotify, and The Streaming Generation
Streaming media is convenient, but you're giving up something important: ownership of digital media.
These Kanye Fans Don't Know Who Paul McCartney Is, And That's Okay
Kanye West and Sir Paul McCartney collaborated on a new track. You'll totally believe what happened next.
Apple Didn't Start In A Garage – What About Google, HP and Amazon?
It's a classic story: the plucky start-up in a California garage. We look at whether it's fact, or fiction.
#JeSuisCharlie: Murder, Cartoons and Barbara Streisand
Today, in response to a horrible terror attack in France, the Internet was at it's best.
Worse Than Hitler: Why Do Flamewars Happen?
Why are flamewars so common on today's web, and is it really a new phenomenon?
Books Suck: Why I Love My Kindle More Than Dead Trees
Modern e-readers hold thousands of novels, weigh next to nothing, have built in lights, and don't give you a concussion when they hit your nose.
Opera: My Way To Store, Organise and Share Bookmarks [MacBook Air and Lenovo Yoga 3 Pro Giveaway]
I've always been interested in the latest shiny thing so when I was asked to review Opera's feature-filled latest release, Opera 26, I jumped at the chance.
What's Inside Your Computer: The Story Of Every Component You Need To Know
Whether you're buying a new computer or building your own, you're going to be subjected to a lot of acronyms and random numbers.
Turn An Old Amp Into A Smart Streaming Speaker With Raspberry Pi
The ultimate self-contained music streaming speaker, with support for Spotify, Google Music, SoundCloud and Airplay. Let's do it.