Samsung is way too optimistic about how many foldables it wants to sell in 2020
Samsung’s Galaxy Fold hasn’t exactly set the smartphone world on fire, with the company reportedly on track to have sold around 500,000 or so of …
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.
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Oh great, yet another face app is driving the internet crazy
If that image at the top of this post which late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel posted to his Twitter and Instagram feeds on Thursday …
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Score thousands of bonus miles with these exclusive Delta Amex offers
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Huawei’s Mate X was the second foldable phone, after the Samsung Galaxy Fold, to have its initial release earlier this year temporarily scuttled as the …
This malware can make an ATM spit out all of its cash on demand
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Roku users can get the Apple TV app starting today
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Martin Scorsese isn’t done criticizing Marvel yet
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One of HBO’s best shows of all time is getting a sequel on Apple TV+
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Friday marked the arrival of a long-awaited follow-up to AMC’s Breaking Bad — six years after the series ended and left everyone wondering what’s in …
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A more affordable Galaxy Note 10 ‘Lite’ model rumored for launch in Europe
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Rumors continue to circulate that Apple is planning to introduce a new AirPods design soon that incorporates one of the most oft-requested features from fans. …
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