Huawei has had enough, reportedly plans to file suit against the US
A new chapter in the ongoing flap between the US and Huawei is about to get under way, with the Chinese smartphone maker reportedly planning …
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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Facebook isn’t doing a great job protecting the phone number you gave it
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Apple’s newest patents hint at constant, AI-based user recognition
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Render shows Huawei smartphone design with a slide-out, dual selfie camera
The push by smartphone makers to dedicate as much of the front of their handsets as possible to the actual display has made the inclusion …
This web tool could be another step toward killing passwords for good
There are so many hassles and problems that can be tied to the necessity of securing accounts, websites and the like with passwords. Passwords that, …
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The Stan Lee cameo in ‘Captain Marvel’ is going to make you cry
We’re less than a week away from the arrival of Captain Marvel in theaters, and it already sounds at this point like Marvel fans should …
Netflix could contend for another Best Picture Oscar with one of these films
A lot of the media coverage and culture cachet Netflix garners tends to focus on its original TV series, but it’s already worth taking stock …
Huawei continues full-blown PR campaign to fight US criticism
Embattled Chinese smartphone maker Huawei capped another week full of a steady stream of negative headlines targeting the company by continuing a massive, weeks-long PR …
Amazon plans to open dozens of its own grocery stores in the coming years
Two years after making a surprise acquisition of Whole Foods, Amazon is about to go even deeper into the grocery business by launching a completely …
Creepy Huawei propaganda video stars cute kids singing about the company
“The battery is durable and the appearance is good, with the most precious Chinese chip! Ranking first in the phone world, Huawei strives for innovation!” …
HBO teases us with ‘Game of Thrones’ season 8 character images
While we’re still waiting — scratch that, hoping — HBO will see fit to release a legitimate trailer for its epic fantasy series that’s coming …
5G raises serious privacy concerns, according to computer science professor
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Oops: Someone at Disney thought ‘Ralph Breaks the Internet’ would win an Oscar
Disney was really hoping to snag a ‘Best Animated Film’ Oscar for its ridiculously enjoyable animated feature Ralph Breaks the Internet, the very worthy follow-up …
Congress wants Google to explain how it forgot about the Nest Secure microphone
A week ago, we learned that there is in fact a microphone Google included with its Nest Secure home security system that the tech giant …
Steve Wozniak wants Apple to jump on the foldable phone bandwagon
If you’ve paid any attention at all to the tech press in the past week or so, you’ve no doubt been deluged with headlines touting …
Warner Bros. confirms ‘Aquaman’ is getting a sequel in December 2022
Aquaman has certainly made a big splash for Warner Bros., having grossed more than $1.14 billion since its opening in December, so it’s no surprise …
New report shows the number of robocalls grew a whopping 325% worldwide last year
The team behind caller ID service Hiya has taken advantage of the attention generated by MWC this week to release its Global Robocall Radar Report, …
This epic mega-trailer combines every ‘Star Wars’ movie into a 5-minute masterpiece
“For over 1,000 generations,” the voice of Jedi master Ob-Wan Kenobi intones, “the Jedi knights were the guardians of peace and justice in the old …
Another day, another top US official blasting Huawei and warning allies to steer clear
The top US cyber diplomat brought the country’s opposition to Chinese tech giant Huawei to MWC this week, with Robert Strayer telling reporters in Barcelona …
Swatch takes Samsung to court for allegedly copying its watch face designs
Samsung is back on the legal hot seat, returning to court to answer charges that it’s allegedly copied ideas from one of its competitors. The …
Samsung is planning a super-exclusive, limited Galaxy Fold launch in April
We told you back in December that Samsung wasn’t going to be targeting the mass market with its super-expensive, ultra-luxe Galaxy Fold — the plan …
Anonymous survey shows Tesla and SpaceX employees are still confident in Elon Musk
The Twitter habits of Tesla’s chief executive are apparently coming back under scrutiny, with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission asking a judge to hold …
AT&T’s WarnerMedia is planning an animated ‘Gremlins’ series for its streaming service
Thirty-five years after first debuting on the big screen, the Gremlins are making a return, thanks in part to the increased competition among rival streamers …
The crazy story of how Google Maps’ Satellite view was almost called Bird Mode
Practically anyone who works in an office setting and has to answer to layers of management can sympathize with a certain kind of bureaucracy. The …
Samsung is apparently mulling a rebrand of its Galaxy S smartphones
At least as far as Samsung’s Galaxy S flagship smartphones go, it may be time for a time new name. That’s according to a report …
The first big Galaxy Note 10 leak hints at a rear quad-camera setup
A few details about the upcoming Galaxy Note 10 — assuming that’s what Samsung decides to name the next iteration of its signature phablet — …
This chart makes the Oscars look out of touch with average movie fans
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences raised a bit of a fuss recently when it proposed adding a new category to the Oscars …
Of course some apps are sharing private health details with Facebook
Stop us if you’ve heard a version of this one before. Facebook is slurping up a trove of extremely personal data from users of almost …
Vivo may have just tipped its smartphone plans, registering 14 new model names
Chinese smartphone maker Vivo has garnered headlines on a number of fronts in recent days, thanks to things like the announcement of the brand’s notchless …
