T-Mobile Is Ending Subsidies in 2013—That Means Expensive Phones and Cheap Plans

T-Mobile’s CEO John Legere just confirmed that it will be ending phone subsidies next year. So while it’s finally getting the iPhone, you’re looking at a $650 entry level iPhone, instead of the typical $200 price for it and other premium phones. More »

Boomphones Phantom QS 1.0 Review: A Loud, Limited Headphone Speaker Combo

The wonderful thing about headphones is that you can listen to whatever you want without driving everyone around you completely insane. But sometimes you want to share your tunes with a buddy, or blast your jams at unsuspecting passersby. For just that occasion, the Boomphone Phantom QS 1.0s go from headphones into speakers. More »

Batteries: The Absolute Definitive Guide

Nobody thinks about batteries—until they’ve run out of juice, of course. But this humble and surprisingly ancient technology has done far more for human civilization than most people realize. More »

Nvidia’s GeForce Experience Fixes Your Graphics Settings for You

Nvidia is no stranger to trying to make your video games look good, but this is a different take. Nvidia’s doing software now, and its GeForce Experience wants to optimize your graphics settings. More »

Wireless Card Reader Lets You Share Your Shots Without Stupid Cables

Wireless devices are usually far more convenient than their tethered alternative. But in this case losing the USB cable has made the REX-WIFISD1 SD/SDHX/SDXC and flash drive reader a bit on the bulky side. So what do you really gain for it being wireless? The ability to access it from any mobile device. More »

This Is the Document Outlining Apple’s Settlement With HTC

Or at least, what you can read of it, because vast swathes have been redacted. Still, there are bits you can actually read, so let’s take a look. More »

Black and White Disposable Cameras Guarantee Every Wedding Photo Turns Out Artsy

If you’ve been considering handing out cheap disposable cameras at your wedding but really wish your guests had access to Instagram filters, Ilford Photo’s got a compromise for you. The company’s now selling disposable snappers packed with two variants of its black and white film stock. More »

Squirting RC Helicopter Brings The Water Gun Fight To Your Opponent

The irony of a water gun fight is that you basically have to put yourself in the range of your adversary’s weapons and retaliation in order to accurately hit them. But not any longer. Indoor RC helicopters have evolved in leaps and bounds over the past few years, and now they come with built in reservoirs and water cannons. More »

Feel Free To Spill Whatever You Want On This Waterproof PC

You can be as reckless as you want with your bottle of Moutain Dew around Stealth’s new fanless WPC-525F computer. As the name implies it relies on its aluminum chassis as one large heatsink to dissipate high temperatures. More »

The Best Action Camera

It wasn’t so long ago that we rounded up the best action cameras and put them to the test. Just half a year later, and the biggies all have new versions out. They’re all better, but there’s only one best. Round Two: Fight! More »