If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like for the Internet to fold in on itself, resulting in a massive fringe culture supernova bursting with the luminosity of a million memes feasting on one another, then look no more. Bird Jesus, a Twitch Plays Pokemon-themed Flappy Bird clone for iOS and Android, is the …

Slowly but surely, pieces of the LG G3 puzzle seem to be falling into place. Rumors point to a May debut for the device, which means that the pace of rumors should quicken over the next few weeks. Related stories: Google turns to LG for Nexus 6, report says LG G3 could be dustproof and water resistant, report indicates LG …

A study conducted by Stanford University graduate students has demonstrated that a lot of personal information can be gleaned just based on the phone calls you make. (Credit: Talking on the Phone image by Marjan Lazarevski, CC BY-ND 2.0) Even if the only information that is collected from your phone is the calls you place, that can still tell someone …

T-Mobile and Verizon Wireless have an increasingly complicated relationship. The two companies are in the middle of closing a deal in which T-Mobile would get valuable wireless spectrum for $3.3 billion, a move that would aid its ability to offer coverage in rural and less populated regions of the country. Yet that isn’t stopping T-Mobile from directing its sights at …

AT&T announced late Thursday that it had completed its $1.2 billion acquisition of prepaid wireless provider Leap Wireless and the Cricket brand. The deal, announced last July, was granted approval earlier Thursday by the Federal Communications Commission. Because the US Justice Department did not raise any antitrust objections, the carrier closed the deal Thursday afternoon after receiving the FCC’s blessing. …

The people behind WhatsApp are rebutting a report contending that the app is vulnerable because your chats can be stored on an Android phone’s SD card. Earlier this week, DoubleThink chief technology officer Bas Bosschert posted a blog alleging that hackers could use a malicious app to tap into your WhatsApp conversations by uploading the database from the SD card …

Big day for Republic Wireless. First, the company announced plans to offer the Moto G smartphone on its low-cost, no-contract service. Now, Republic is rolling out a highly anticipated update: Android 4.4 (KitKat) for the Moto X. That will bring the handset alongside Motorola’s own, unlocked version of the Moto X, which has been receiving KitKat updates via the major …

T-Mobile isn’t slowing down when it comes to its network upgrade. The upstart wireless carrier said on Thursday that it plans to add 4G LTE to its slower 2G network, adding coverage and speed to additional customers. The company also reiterated its intent to use the wireless spectrum it is acquiring from Verizon to further expand its coverage later this …

If the spring sun has you thinking ahead to your next holiday, then good news: if you’re on UK network EE you can now enjoy 4G data roaming in France and Spain. And you’ll be able to go online on your phone or tablet at 4G speeds in the USA, Italy, Germany, Switzerland and the Netherlands by the time summer …

Lynn La/CNET AT&T’s $1.2 billion acquisition of prepaid wireless provider Leap Wireless and the Cricket brand won the approval of the Federal Communications Commission on Thursday. Related stories When Does My Phone Unlock? And How Can I Get My Carrier to Do It? Best Internet Providers in Chicago Galaxy S22 Deals: Up to $1,100 Off at Best Buy, $800 Off …

The Samsung Galaxy S5 is available to order on 28 March ahead of the 11 April release date. CNET The long-awaited Samsung Galaxy S5 is one step closer for European phone fans, available to order on 28 March. British phone fans can pre-order Samsung’s new flagship Android smartphone in the UK in just over two weeks, on Friday 28 March. …

On the cusp of the Fitbit Force’s Australian launch, the fitness tracker has instead had a formal recall. The Fitbit Force beside the Jawbone Up. (Credit: Dave Cheng/CNET Australia) Early in the lifecycle of the Force, there were reports of some users experiencing rashes, blistering and skin irritation on their wrist from wearing the device. Fitbit responded quickly, halting sales …

Google introduced a new feature in its Google Wallet app on Wednesday, to help buyers keep a close eye on their online purchases. Related stories: How to get Google Now everywhere Google Now launcher pops up in Play Store for all Nexus devices Google Now update adds real-time package tracking The new tool for recent online orders pulls its information …

Some side effects can come with activity monitoring with a Fitbit Force health tracker, but they’re not sore muscles or an accelerated heart rate — rather, they involve skin irritation around the wrist. More than 10,000 people have reported skin irritation — including redness, rashes, itchy and dry patches, and blistering — from their Fitbit Force, according to the US …

Now playing: Watch this: Use Knock Code on the LG G Pro 2 1:49 In an effort to compete with Samsung and its powerful Galaxy S brand, LG announced the G2 in the fall of 2013. The flagship smartphone was the company’s first device to be released on every major US carrier. In addition to high-end specs, the G2 stood …