Microsoft just made a $20 billion bet on the future of computing
Microsoft announced plans on Monday to buy Nuance in a $19.7 billion all-cash transaction which includes the company’s debt. Microsoft paid $56 per share, a …
Chris Smith has been covering consumer electronics ever since the iPhone revolutionized the industry in 2007. When he’s not writing about the most recent tech news for BGR, he closely follows the events in Marvel’s Cinematic Universe and other blockbuster franchises.
Outside of work, you’ll catch him streaming new movies and TV shows, or training to run his next marathon.
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Galaxy Z Fold 3 leaks suggest launch could come sooner than expected
A new cycle of Galaxy leaks might have just started, signaling that Samsung is getting closer to launching a new flagship. Phones like the Galaxy …
Clubhouse CEO contradicts hack reports, says user data was not leaked
Several “hack” reports emerged last week concerning popular social networks, including Facebook and LinkedIn. The Facebook and Microsoft systems were not breached, but attackers scraped …
The most exciting new iPad Pro might be hard to find at launch
Apple is widely expected to launch several new products this month, including a new iPad Pro generation. Apple’s flagship tablet will still come in two …
This site tells you if Google’s new ad tech is ‘spying’ on you
Google vowed a few weeks ago to stop allowing advertisers to track users online with third-party cookies, a move intended to improve user privacy. But …
Let’s talk about the crazy Marvel cameo coming in ‘Falcon and the Winter Soldier’ episode 5
One of the great things WandaVision did for the MCU Phase 4 is to teach fans to temper their expectations. Not everything that happens in …
If you use this cell phone carrier, your personal data might’ve been stolen
The stars aligned themselves just right this past week for a significant number of data breaches and security vulnerabilities to come to light. The massive …
Two-thirds of iPhone users plan to block apps from tracking them
The iOS 14.5 update should drop in the very near future, as Apple has tested the software extensively via several beta releases in the past …
Samsung doesn’t have any foldable phone surprises scheduled for 2021
Samsung isn’t the only company making foldable smartphones, but it’s certainly the leading player. Huawei, Motorola, and Xiaomi have launched or unveiled their own foldable …
Apple’s AirPods 3 design was just leaked in the weirdest way
Apple is widely expected to launch two new AirPods this year, including successors to the regular models and the Pro. Usually referred to as AirPods …
‘Falcon and the Winter Soldier’ fans hate the new Cap for all the wrong reasons
Captain America fans have been hating John Walker’s Captain America since the first The Falcon and the Winter Soldier teasers that showed someone other than …
Pixel Watch revealed: Google’s Apple Watch rival has finally leaked
The Apple Watch is the undisputed champion of the smartwatch ecosystem. It’s the smartwatch most people want to buy and the watch that many companies …
We know exactly why there’s no iMessage app for Android
Almost ten years ago, Apple unveiled the new iMessage app at WWDC 2011; the app would replace SMS texting on iPhone with something much better. …
Two key iPhone 13 Pro features just leaked
Apple is widely expected to launch four iPhone 13 versions this year, all direct successors to the four iPhone 12 versions unveiled last fall. The …
Nokia wants you to be able to use its new affordable phones for years
HMD Global, the owner of the Nokia brand, launched six new handsets on Thursday and announced the company’s brand new MVNO project as well. The …
Intel’s latest anti-Apple ad has an embarrassing mistake
Intel is so terrified of the Apple M1 processor that powers the latest MacBook Air, Pro, and Mac mini computers that it kickstarted an extensive …
This new Android phone is so powerful, it needs two fans to cool it
It was only a few weeks ago that Nubia launched a crazy Android phone featuring up to 18GB of RAM and an actual cooling fan, …
‘Deadpool’ animated series with Ryan Reynolds might be coming to this streaming service
Deadpool is one of the characters Marvel fans want to see most in the MCU, following the success of Ryan Reynolds’s Deadpool movies over at …
Global chip shortage impacted iPad and MacBook production
The world is still dealing with a massive chip shortage that impacts various industries, including consumer electronics and automotive. It might be car makers that …
Facebook won’t even tell you if your data was compromised in the massive breach
An old Facebook “hack” that impacted more than 533 million people resurfaced during the weekend, as reports revealed that the entire database was posted on …
NIU’s electric scooters start at $599, deliver 25 miles of range
Electric scooters that can get you to your destination quickly have seen a meteoric rise in popularity in recent years, to the point where some …
Samsung wants to follow up the Galaxy Fold with foldable tablets
Unfold the Galaxy Fold or Z Fold 2, and you end up with a device that looks a lot like a tablet, albeit a small …
T-Mobile’s 5G home internet service sounds almost too good to be true
T-Mobile on Wednesday announced various plans included in the Un-carrier’s next move: “5G for all.” The mobile operator plans to facilitate 5G access by providing …
This new Apple tech could be the best thing to happen to iPhones in years
We’ve all been there, deciding to charge our iPhones even when they didn’t need a top-up just to make sure that we don’t run out …
This viral clip from ‘Falcon and the Winter Soldier’ has fans flipping out
GIFs showing Zemo (Daniel Brühl) dancing in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier episode 3 appeared on social media on Friday, long before some people …
New leak may reveal Apple’s iPhone 13 launch timing this year
The novel coronavirus pandemic came with extensive lockdowns in most countries the virus hit in the first half of 2020, which impacted various economic sectors. …
Mark Zuckerberg’s own phone number leaked in the massive Facebook hack
Facebook was hacked in August 2019, when attackers grabbed personal data for 533 million accounts, including emails and phone numbers. Earlier this year, the hack …
You need to see this Soviet-era version of ‘The Lord of the Rings’
There’s a Soviet-era version of The Lord of the Rings that nobody asked for, and nobody in their right mind should watch. The film was …
M1 Mac RAM and storage can be upgraded, but you shouldn’t do it
Apple unveiled its custom ARM processor for desktops and laptops in November, launching three devices running on the M1 platform: The late 2020 MacBook Air, …
Apple reminds developers to ask users if they want to be tracked in iOS 14.5
iOS 14.5 is the next major update for iPhone, with Apple expected to release the final version in the near future. Apple has released several …
