Elon Musk thinks iOS quality needs to improve and says a recent update “broke my email”
At this point, we’re a matter of months away from getting the first beta of Apple’s next-generation software, iOS 14. By all accounts, it will …
Andy Meek is a reporter based in Memphis who has covered media, entertainment, and culture for over 20 years. His work has appeared in outlets including The Guardian, Forbes, and The Financial Times, and he’s written for BGR since 2015. Andy's coverage includes technology and entertainment, and he has a particular interest in all things streaming.
Over the years, he’s interviewed legendary figures in entertainment and tech that range from Stan Lee to John McAfee, Peter Thiel, and Reed Hastings.
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Major iOS 14 leaks reveal new iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch features
New reports based on an early look at iOS 14 code have revealed that Apple is planning to bring a ton of major features to …
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Check out Spotify’s totally redesigned home screen
Spotify’s massive redesign of its mobile app is rolling right along. On Monday, the music streamer announced an update to the app’s home screen As …
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WWDC 2020: Is this a clue that one of Apple’s biggest events might get canceled?
WWDC is one of Apple’s biggest events every year, a chance for the iPhone maker to show off updated software for its phones and other …
Everyone loves how these Wuhan kids reacted to the coronavirus quarantine
In response to the quarantine implemented in Wuhan, China — the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak that’s now spread around the world — schoolkids there …
Dairy Queen Blizzards are deliciously cheap this month for its 80th birthday
The ice cream and fast-food chain Dairy Queen is celebrating its 80th birthday this month. In honor of that milestone, Dairy Queen is offering a …
Interview: Meet ‘Black Panther’ star Winston Duke, who just made the jump to Netflix
Black Panther star Winston Duke has become a familiar face thanks to his roles in some of the biggest movies of the past couple of …
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Women’s History Month: Here’s how Google is helping users celebrate
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SXSW cancelled: Austin city officials decide to pull the plug because of coronavirus
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About a week or so ago, I noticed a Korean TV series in my list of recommended titles in the Netflix app that the streamer …
Apple Maps is getting much more useful as its rivalry with Google Maps heats up
On a recent trip to Charleston for vacation, I continued what has by now been a longstanding practice of mine — a reliance on Google …
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Samsung’s 2020 QLED TV lineup includes a stunning 8K model with no bezels
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Apple’s iPhone supply chain won’t return to normal for a few more months
Just a day or so after Apple CEO Tim Cook seemed to hint in an interview on Friday that the iPhone maker might not be …
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We talk with Xbox co-founder Ed Fries about the future of gaming and this year’s new consoles
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