Huawei’s first smartphone to ship with its custom OS could be a Mate 30 variant
Months of obfuscation, mixed signals, and carefully worded non-denials have led Huawei, finally, to this weekend, when the company that’s been the target of a …
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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Remember when Huawei said its Android replacement isn’t for smartphones? Well, it is
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The next two months could be make-or-break for Huawei
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Watch the video of FBI agents raiding woman’s home who allegedly hacked Capital One
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Netflix once tried to steer people away from saying ‘binge-watching’
At this point, there’s a lot about the Netflix experience that seems so deeply ingrained in the way we collectively experience the streaming giant that …
