We’re just hours away from the launch of the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus, which means it’s that time of the year when you’re not going to be able to walk by an Apple Store without wondering how anyone has the time or patience to stand in line for hours to get a new phone.
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If you could go back in time to the 1990s and tell yourself that one day, instead of a Walkman, you’d be listening to your favorite music through a levitating, wireless speaker, you probably wouldn’t believe it. And yet, here it is—for 30% off, no less. Get the Lyrix Axis speaker for $139.95 at the BGR Store.
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We’ve seen several instances of police misconduct recorded on smartphones. But what happens if you get arrested and the cops seize and conveniently “lose” your phone? That’s what happened to Toronto man Abdi Sheik-Qasim, whom The Toronto Star reports was accused of assaulting two police officers and then exonerated when a short video of his arrest was discovered backed up on Google Photos.
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So you’ve decided to buy the iPhone 6s this year — now you have to decide the best way to pay for it. All four major American wireless carriers have pitched us their offers and of course Apple has a new lease program for iPhone fans who want to pay off the device gradually and be eligible for a yearly upgrade. LifeHacker has created a simple tool to help you determine the best way for you to buy the iPhone 6s tomorrow and it involves answering simple questions about carriers, trade-in preferences and whether you want to pay for your phone all at once or in installments.
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It’s not a trend that gamers are especially ecstatic about, but in-app purchases (IAP) have become a major element of mobile gaming. It’s how many of the biggest games on the App Store stay afloat, but earlier this week, the developers at DigiDNA discovered a coding flaw that could allow hackers to steal thousands of dollars worth of IAP from popular games.
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We’ve seen no shortage of videos showcasing the Tesla Model S taking on cars as varied as a McLaren 650S, a Challenger Hellcat, and even a Lamborghini Aventador. And while the Model S may not emerge victorious when pitted against a speed demon like the McLaren, it’s hardly a slouch in the speed department, at least as far as luxury cars go.
But what happens when a Tesla Model S takes on itself? Recently, DragTimes set to find out what happens when people stop being polite and start getting real. They also embarked to find out what happens when a brand new Tesla Model S P90D in “Ludicrous Mode” takes on a Tesla Model S P85D in “Insane mode.”
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You know all of those commercials you see from the top four wireless carriers bragging about how fast their LTE data speeds are and how wide their LTE footprints are? There’s no question that LTE service has gotten better over the past few years, but you’ll be shocked to learn just how far behind the rest of the world America has fallen when it comes to LTE data speeds.
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It’s been months since the last Clueless Gamer segment on Conan’s TBS show, but now that the holiday release season is beginning to pick up, don’t be surprised to see a lot more of Conan in the coming weeks. On Wednesday, Conan had a chance to sit down with Lil Wayne and Tony Hawk to check out the upcoming sequel, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 5.
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Google’s Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P have appeared in numerous leaks, all seemingly confirming the same general picture. LG made the next-gen affordable and reasonably sized Nexus handset (the Nexus 5X) while Huawei was tasked with creating the next-gen high-end Nexus handset (the Nexus 6P).
With just a few days to go until Google’s September 29th announcement event for the handsets, a Geekbench 3 benchmark test has been discovered, further detailing the specs of the Nexus 5X and suggesting the handset will be rather affordable. A similar test for the Huawei Nexus handset is also available, indicating the phone will offer performance on par with the class-leading Galaxy S6.
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I’ll be buying an iPhone 6s this year but I can’t say I’m overly happy about it. Don’t get me wrong, I’m excited to own a device that I think is the best overall smartphone on the market right now. I just don’t happen to think it’s a religious experience. It won’t change my life forever. And I sure as hell won’t stand in line outside the damn Apple Store for hours to buy one. Why? Because at the end of the day, it’s just a phone.
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