Articles by James Geddes
Google Nexus 6 with 5.96-inch Quad HD AMOLED display passes through FCC ahead of release
Google's first phablet, the Motorola Nexus 6 has received its FCC certification just in time for its launch. The phablet will be available for pre-order from Google on Oct. 29.
Donut selfie claims to be new viral video sensation -- Is this really a thing? [Video]
Karen Cheng has invented what she believes is the next trend in selfies. The 'donut selfie' involves spinning the phone around your head in several locations and editing the results.
Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo with 48-hour battery life leaked images confirm specs, Quad HD display ahead of release
New images of the Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo have leaked again, just days before its official unveiling. The smartphone has high-end and powerful specs and a gorgeous 5.2-inch Quad HD display.
Queen Elizabeth sends her first-ever tweet, but did she really do it herself?
Queen Elizabeth publicly tweeted her first-ever message on the social media site to the delight of a cheering crowd. Buckingham Palace is coyly avoiding questions after online sleuthing showed that the tweet might not have come from her device.
Celebrity hacking scandal: Russian behind website posting the pictures begins removing them, but was he the hacker?
A Russian man who was revealed as the person behind one of the websites posting nude photos in the celebrity hacking scandal has started removing some of the images. However, he continues to deny that he was the one that hacked them in the first place.
New Samsung Galaxy Note 4 discount deal lowers price: T-Mobile, Sprint, Verizon, AT&T, Best Buy - which to choose?
Now that the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 has been on store shelves for a week, there are already new deals being offered on the 5.7-inch phablet. Here's a look at the latest Note 4 deals and how they compare.
Samsung Galaxy A3 (SM-A300H/DS) with 64-bit processor and dual SIM slot passes through the FCC
It appears as if we're close to hearing an official announcement from Samsung on its midrange, metal-framed Galaxy A series. The Galaxy A3 has made its way to the FCC for certification.
Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Developer Edition: Verizon release coming soon, same specs, better deal, and lower price
Verizon will be getting another version of the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 in the near future. In the meantime, Samsung has listed the Verizon Note 4 Developer Edition on its site, with a lower price than the current one Verizon is offering.
Rosie O’Donnell loses it again as View seeks younger viewers with website flash sales and high-tech set design
When The View announced a new flash sale integrated with the show's website, Rosie O’Donnell objected on-air to the producer's latest attempt to cater to younger viewers. Following the show, things got even more heated.
World’s most high-tech lounge chair cools you and turns automatically, but will set you back $45,000
The high-tech Remmus sunlounger, which automatically rotates, mists you with water and offers a slew of other high-end features, provides an 'incomparable sunbathing experience,' according to its maker. It also provides an incomparable price tag of $45,000.
Android 5.0 Lollipop update schedule: Find out when and if your smartphone will get it
Android 5.0 Lollipop is about to be released on the just-announced Motorola Nexus 6 and HTC Nexus 9. Here's a look at what smartphones can also expect to get a taste of Lollipop in the future.
Samsung Galaxy S5 Plus (SM-G901F) now appearing on Samsung site with upgraded Snapdragon 805 processor
Samsung has quietly launched a new version of its flagship Galaxy S5. The company's site lists a brand new Galaxy S5 Plus with a new and more powerful Snapdragon 805 chip inside.
Facebook 'Like' creator explains whether the site will add most-requested 'Dislike' button
Ex-Facebook CTO Bret Taylor, who created the ubiquitous 'Like' button, has spoken out on whether the site might add a 'Dislike' button anytime soon. That's still the most popular feature requested by users.
Woman lists her imaginary friend on eBay on her psychiatrist’s advice
A UK woman has put her 'imaginary friend' for sale on eBay. But, apparently in line with a policy prohibiting the sale of ghosts, spirits, and other intangible items, the listing has since been removed by the online auctioneer.
Celebrity hacking scandal: Google removes links to Jennifer Lawrence nude photos, but is the move effective?
Google removed links to the nude photos of Jennifer Lawrence stolen in the iCloud hacking scandal, under a request submitted by the actress’s lawyers. It remains to be seen whether her reps can effectively put a lid on the publication of the images, which have already flooded the Internet.
New Verizon Wireless phishing scam tries to trick users into giving up their account info
Verizon Wireless users are receiving official-sounding voice mails pretending to be from the company. The calls, which promise a bonus payment if the user visits a special website, are really a phishing scam intent on stealing subscribers' login information.
Spooked family receives new text messages from dead grandmother’s mobile phone
The family of a deceased UK woman who loved texting buried her cell phone along with her in 2011 and continued to send her text messages, never expecting a reply. They were shocked to receive comforting responses recently assuring them that everything was alright.
What’s on John Grisham’s computer? Rosie O’Donnell wants his hard drive searched by police
After best-selling legal novelist John Grisham made questionable comments last week regarding men who view child pornography, The View host Rosie O’Donnell blasted him on air and called for the police to search his computer hard drive.
Samsung Galaxy Note 4 new deals and discounts: AT&T, Sprint, Verizon, T-Mobile, U.S. Cellular, and Best Buy
Here’s a roundup of the best deals, discounts and offers available when you purchase the just released Samsung Galaxy Note 4 smartphone through the 5 major carriers and top retailers.
Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915P) with curved display passes through FCC ahead of release
The Samsung Galaxy Note Edge with a 5.6-inch curved Quad HD display is nearing a release on Sprint. The phablet has just passed through the FCC for certification to run on Sprint's network.
Netflix shares plummet after HBO announcement, subscriber forecast shortfall: Can Netflix survive?
After bad news sent Netflix stock into free fall, a top technology analyst argued that the sell off was actually a buying opportunity. Netflix has a rosy future regardless of the competition and what he sees as a temporary hiccup in subscriber growth, the analyst says.
'Dude, you’re getting a Dell': What Ben Curtis, the Dell dude, is up to now
Ben Curtis is the New York actor best known as 'The Dell Dude' after starring in 26 commercials for the computer maker. He reveals how he got the gig, how much he got paid and what he spent it on, getting busted for marijuana and fired by Dell, and what he’s been doing since.
Meet Apple's entire iPad Air and iPad mini family, from $249 to $829
Consumers have other iPad models to choose from besides the just-announced iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 3. The company has cut prices of existing models and the iPads now start at $249.
Apple goes for the gold with iPad mini 3, drops in Touch ID with $399 starting price
Apple announced the iPad mini 3 at its press event Thursday. The new tablet boasts Touch ID, three storage options of 16 GB, 64 GB and 128 GB, and offers a new gold color option.
Apple unveils world's thinnest tablet: iPad Air 2 boasting A8X processor, Touch ID
Apple unveiled its next-generation iPad Air 2 at a press event today. The new tablet includes a powerful A8X processor, improved Retina display, Touch ID and is the world's thinnest tablet at 6.1 mm.
Samsung Galaxy Note 4 special deals: AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, T-Mobile and Best Buy
Samsung is set to release it's highly anticipated Galaxy Note 4 on all four major U.S. carriers this week. Here's some exclusive deals on the 5.7-inch Quad HD phablet.
Google Nexus 6 will be released by AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, T-Mobile and U.S. Cellular
Google has revealed that its just announced 5.9-inch Nexus 6 running Android 5.0 Lollipop will be offered by five major U.S. carriers. AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, T-Mobile, and U.S. Cellular will offer the phablet in the near future.
Android phablet war: Google Nexus 6 vs. Samsung Galaxy Note 4
Google just announced its first phablet, the Motorola-built Nexus 6, and the announcement comes days before Samsung releases the Galaxy Note 4. Let's take a look to see how the new flagship Android phablets stack up.
T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 4 preorders are shipping, being delivered ahead of Oct. 17 release
The Samsung Galaxy Note 4 will be released on Oct. 17 by all four major U.S. carriers. A few lucky T-Mobile customers who preordered the phablet have already received the device a few days early.
Yondr locks up your smartphone at an event so you can't use it, frees it when you leave
Yondr has a simple purpose: to show people how powerful a moment can be when we aren’t focused on documenting or broadcasting it with a smartphone. Mission accomplished when it locks the device in a case while at an event.
