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Sam Biddle
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Senior Writer at Gawker. Read more at my website.

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Just seems to me that if you're paying a premium for a fast connection, you should pair it with a drive that takes full advantage. Read more

I'm not sure who's more likely to be a spam robot: Skylar Cage, or Obviously Fake Winona Ryder. Read more

Well, according to Facebook, these aren't people who are trying to do anything. They're selected via algorithm. Read more

As an anecdotal counter, I've used plenty of cheap-o 30 pin connector cables in my time without any problem. Read more

Just tested SSD, I'm afraid. But I really don't think it's worth it to buy an HDD with USB 3/Thunderbolt. Read more

What proof is there that these messages were ever private? Read more

These are the phones most commonly found in poor countries, yes. Read more

"The iPhone 5 has a true state-of-the-art display—it's not perfect and there is plenty of room for improvements (and competitors) but it's the best smartphone display we have tested to date." But really, read the whole thing when you get a chance. Read more

Normally I'd agree with you, but I think dunking might be the one OK form of destruction. Read more

If you can dunk an iPhone, Apple should have to give you a new one. Read more

This has never been mutually exclusive. Read more

K BRB scratching the shit out of my new phone, will report back. Read more

Here you go.

So am I. Also dreading that moment, but it's inevitable. You don't truly own something until you've scratched it, I say. Read more