Barnes & Noble nears the end of an era: International Nook Store closes in August
Barnes & Noble's Nook store will only be available in the U.S. and UK starting August 8, 2015.
LG’s G4 Beat is a great mid-range version of its flagship
LG added yet another G4 variant to the mix called the LG G4 Beat. It's a solid mid-range phone with the look of the flagship.
T-Mobile’s ‘Mobile without Borders’ ends roaming fees within North American continent
T-Mobile's 'Mobile without Borders' gets rid of costly roaming and long distance fees for Mexico and Canada
Facebook loosens grip – allows users to customize news feeds … within reason
New controls allow Facebook users to customize the composition of their news feeds.
Scribd and Oyster expand partnership with Macmillan with thousands of new ebooks
Scribd and Oyster doubled the number of books from Macmillian that they offers in their respective ebook subscription services.
Apple Music will give users more control over audio quality in iOS 9
Apple Music might have a lot to offer out of the gate, but one thing the app needs is control over streaming quality, and luckily, that's coming in iOS 9.
Samsung isn’t done turning back the clock: Surprisingly powerful flip phone spotted
Flip phones still perform well in the East, particularly in Japan, which is probably why Samsung plans to release a surprisingly powerful flip phone soon.
X marks the spot: Google Maps for iOS adds location sharing for Facebook and Messenger
The latest Google Maps update for IOS allows users to share their location via Facebook and Messenger.
Microsoft slashes 7,800 jobs from its phone business and writes off $7.6B in Nokia costs
Microsoft announced it would write down $7.6 billion as part of its acquisition of the underperforming Nokia. It also announced job cuts of 7,800.
This is the app you’re looking for: Take selfies with Darth Vader in the official Star Wars app
The Force is strong with the new Star wars app. You can take selfies with Darth Vader, send fund GIFs, practice your lightsaber skills, and more
Mobile gamers with Sony Xperia devices can now stream to Twitch or YouTube
A new app from Sony lets users of its Xperia devices stream games directly from their phones to Twitch or YouTube.
Clip & Talk: a Bluetooth headset that tells your doctor when you’re sick
Clip & Talk is one of the most versatile Bluetooth headsets on the market, offering USB connectivity and emergency medical assistance.
Uber drivers in South Africa now have a security detail following violent protests
In South Africa, Uber has now hired security guards to protect their drivers following protests that run the risk of turning violent.
How bulletproof is an iPhone? You’ll need this many to save you from an AK-47
"How many iPhones does it take to stop an AK-47 bullet?" The answer is "five, sometimes six," because not everything can be an exact science.
The Galaxy S6 Edge was more popular than expected, and Samsung’s paying for the error
Samsung sold fewer Galaxy S6 phones than expected, leading to a disappointing second quarter for the company.
NBA player blames his iPhone for his shooting woes last season (really)
Free agent Matt Bonner didn't shoot as well as he normally does last season, with the center blaming his iPhone for his shooting woes. Really.
LG G4S rumors: A leaked benchmark reveals mid-range specs
Renders of a cheaper, cut-down LG G4 have leaked ahead of a reported July unveiling. The G4 S, as it's known, is expected to come in at a lower price point.
Microsoft’s new app Tossup turns making plans into a fun activity
Microsoft's new app Tossup helps you coordinate plans with groups of friends or family with fun polls.
Asus’ magical Pegasus 2 Plus includes 3GB of RAM and a 1080p screen for good measure
Asus recently announced the Pegasus 2 Plus, the company's successor to 2014's budget-friendly Pegasus X002.
T-Mobile received more data requests from the government than Sprint, AT&T, and Verizon
In its first transparency report, T-Mobile revealed it received more government data requests than Sprint, AT&T, and Verizon.
Rubicon wants to pick up your trash the way Uber picks up its passengers
Our garbage is a nasty business, but Rubicon has been working to make it more sustainable and less costly, both financially and environmentally speaking.
A Hong Kong woman’s iPhone 6 Plus went out with a bang while charging overnight
According to a Hong Kong woman, her 128GB iPhone 6 Plus blew up while it was charging on the table next to her bed.
Delectable is turning everyone into a wine connoisseur
Delectable is a wine tasting app that has been steadily climbing the charts since it was first released in 2012.
Google’s taking on Uber and Lyft with RideWith, a Waze-powered carpooling service
Google's taking on Uber and Lyft with a crowdsourced transportation app of its own -- RideWith.
Hell hath no fury like China facing bloatware: Chinese agency sues Samsung and Oppo
The Shanghai Consumer Rights Protection Commission is taking Samsung and Oppo to court over the bloatware the companies load on their phones
Here are the 5 apps you should download this week
There are hundreds of new apps released every week, making it impossible to try them all, so we've gathered our favorites together in a handy list.