Revealed: Facebook was the mystery buyer that lost the Fitbit bidding war to Google
Not long after official word started to circulate earlier this month that Fitbit had reached a deal to be acquired by Google for $2.1 billion, …
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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Mere days after Motorola launched its Razr foldable phone that represents a nostalgic throwback to the Razr flip phone from the early 2000s, a patent …
Nintendo’s official merchandise storefront on Amazon is here just in time for Black Friday
No question, Nintendo’s myriad products are among the most sought-after deals in advance of this year’s Black Friday frenzy, whether it’s the Nintendo Switch console …
Netflix reopens the iconic Paris Theatre to use as a secret weapon against rival streamers
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Apple Watch is even saving the lives of doctors now by alerting them to heart conditions
At this point, there’s no shortage of Apple Watch users who credit this impressive piece of wearable tech with saving their life by alerting them …
The first troublesome signs for Netflix may be emerging following the launch of Disney+
The commentariat seems to be coalescing around two schools of thought at the moment when it comes to the hottest two streaming rivals right now, …
This Capital One welcome offer of up to 200k miles is one of the best we’ve ever seen
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If you regularly fly American Airlines, this card will save you money in so many ways
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AirPods shipments to double in 2019, thanks to Black Friday sales and demand among teens
When it comes to the hottest, most sought-after gadgets this Black Friday season, Apple’s AirPods are arguably close to the top of the list along …
The 20 most-watched series on Disney+, Netflix, and other major streamers this week
It’s Friday, and those of you with subscriptions to any of the newest streaming services out there know that means one thing — new episodes …
Goldman CEO denies Apple Card gender bias: ‘Different applicants can get different results’
In the wake of high-profile criticism earlier this month from Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak and Ruby on Rails co-creator David Heinemeier Hansson, both of whom …
HBO may be sitting on a mysterious ‘Game of Thrones’ alternate ending
When you think about it, the alternate ending to Game of Thrones — the existence of which was confirmed by actor Kristofer Hivju, who played Free …
Remember that viral face-aging app? Now Snapchat can do the same thing
Some of the biggest viral Internet sensations this year have been apps like Gradient and Face App that use an image of someone’s face to …
Verizon’s Black Friday deals will get you a free iPhone 11 or Android flagship starting today
If you haven’t finished your Black Friday shopping yet — or, heck, for those of you who haven’t even started — the big smartphone giants …
Here’s your chance to get a free iPhone 11 or XR from T-Mobile
If the idea of getting your hands on one of the latest iPhone models basically for free sounds enticing to you, then you’ll definitely want …
More evidence that the Galaxy S11 display will be the first of its kind for Samsung
We already noted earlier this month that, come next year, the Galaxy S11 is expected to deliver a fantastic display experience that’s not only better …
Huawei Mate 30 Pro finally arrives in Europe with a big asterisk – no Google services
Six months after the US banned companies here (like Google) from doing business with China-based telecommunications giant Huawei, the two countries are still no closer …
GameStop’s early Black Friday deals include big discounts on games and console bundles
Good news, Black Friday shoppers in the market for some great deals on games: GameStop doesn’t want you to actually have to wait until Black …
It’s still early, but Disney+ hasn’t killed Netflix yet
We’ve now reached the one-week mark since the launch of Disney+, long enough for us to start to draw some early conclusions about the hotly …
Samsung proudly shows off how it created the biggest smartphone blunder of 2019
Forget all the bad headlines, the botched launch that was pushed back from April to September, the expensive price tag, those early screens that crapped …
Spotify holiday deal: First-time subscribers can get 3 months free
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First ‘Black Widow’ trailer set for release soon, as star teases ‘very raw and very painful’ film
I’d like to begin this post by confessing that I’m not as heavily steeped in the lore of all things Marvel as my BGR colleague …
Don’t be surprised if this Galaxy Fold 2 concept looks better than the real thing
The second generation of Samsung’s foldable smartphone has been all-but-confirmed for a 2020 release, with evidence of an imminent launch for the Galaxy Fold 2 …
AirPods are the most-wanted holiday gift for teens, and they’re on sale for Black Friday
Black Friday is almost here, holiday shopping is already underway, and if you have a teen in your life who you’ll be buying gifts for …
T-Mobile’s unconventional CEO John Legere is finally stepping down
In the past year or so, it’s gotten to the point where most times I’ve gotten a press release from T-Mobile — which has almost …
TikTok’s owner may launch a cheaper rival to Spotify and Apple Music next month
The way Alex Zhu — who today heads up the video app TikTok that’s taken the teen and 20-something demographics by storm — tells the …
Google reportedly manipulates its search results way more than it wants you to believe
As an antitrust investigation led by state attorneys general expands from advertising to take a closer look at Google’s search practices, which we told you …
We talk to the creator of ‘Despicable Me’ about directing Netflix’s first animated feature
Believe it or not, the release of Netflix’s first animated feature on Friday (Klaus, the directorial debut of Despicable Me creator Sergio Pablos which purports …
Credit card face-off: Amex Green vs. Chase Sapphire Preferred
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These were the 10 most-watched Disney+ shows during launch week
Other than the streaming and log-in hiccups that frustrated some viewers who tried out the new service earlier this week, the hotly anticipated debut of …
