Galaxy S9 has a ‘dead zone’ screen issue that you need to know about
The screen has been the most important smartphone component for years now. It’s pretty much the only way to interact with a handset, so it …
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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Congress wants to talk to Mark Zuckerberg about the Cambridge Analytica data breach
Mark Zuckerberg came out of hiding on Wednesday to address the Cambridge Analytica scandal. In regular Facebook fashion, it all started with the long essay …
Researcher at the heart of Cambridge Analytica scandal calls Facebook’s account a ‘fabrication’
Last week, Facebook firmly bolted the gate after the departing horses and told the world that it was suspending Cambridge Analytica and SCL Group from …
YouTube has banned videos that promote gun mods and bump stocks
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You can now send Google Pay payments with your voice on Android and iPhone
Google on Thursday announced a new Google Assistant feature: the ability to transfer money to your friends as well as request cash using voice and …
New report says Galaxy Note 9 will have a fingerprint sensor under its display
It was just a few days ago that we were told Samsung had canceled plans to place the Galaxy Note 9’s fingerprint sensor under the display. …
Report explains how Apple will avoid the problem that plagued last year’s iPhone X release
Apple released three distinct iPhone models last fall, which was a first in its iPhone history. The iPhone X, however, was delayed by more than …
Huawei was dealt a huge blow days before its iPhone X rival is set to launch
Huawei on Tuesday will unveil its next-gen Android flagship smartphone in Paris, France. The P20 series will come in three varieties, all sporting a notch …
Mark Zuckerberg should totally consider firing Facebook’s CEO
Facebook’s problems have not disappeared just because Mark Zuckerberg finally addressed the Cambridge Analytica revelations. And things will probably get worse for the company, as …
Synology’s cloud backup system is the cheapest on the market
If you’re having a hard time getting more local storage for your smartphone or home computer backups, you might want to consider embracing the cloud. …
Google’s Lytro acquisitions promises great things for future Pixel phones
Google has reportedly purchased Lytro for around $40 million, a new report says, and that may be quite a deal for a camera company that …
The OnePlus 6 is going to cost more than the Galaxy S9, but it’s not all bad
The days when the newest smartphone from OnePlus would cost significantly less than the best Android devices of that year while sporting same-or-better specs might …
Nintendo may be working on a Switch update with even better specs
Nintendo’s Switch is a fantastic hit for the company, having been sold out in the US for the better part of 2017. We’ve just passed …
Facebook will track you even after you delete your account, but you can stop it
Facebook isn’t content to only learn all that it can from registered users, as the company has also been tracking people who haven’t even had …
Here are all the new Spring 2018 Apple Watch bands that were just unveiled
One of the best things about the Apple Watch is that you can transform its appearance to match your lifestyle and fashion thanks to an …
Apple may have fixed the thing keeping people from buying the iPhone X
Apple’s iPhone X is significantly below expectations, some reports say, while others claim the opposite. The $999 entry price is one of the main reasons …
WhatsApp cofounder and Facebook-made billionaire tells people to delete Facebook
The most important thing happening in tech right now is Facebook. The revelations coming from Cambridge Analytica whistleblower Christopher Wylie have been quite damaging for …
Apple is engaged in a global effort to safeguard its next game-changing technology
Apple is working on a secret display technology that will soon be used in its products, including the iPhone. While Apple may be operating its …
How to delete your private Facebook data without deleting your account
I wouldn’t blame anyone for wanting to leave Facebook for good after hearing that their personal data may have been used without consent by Cambridge …
You have to read UK Parliament’s letter summoning Mark Zuckerberg to London
Things will probably get a lot worse for Facebook before they get better. The UK parliament’s Digital, Culture, Media, and Sport Committee (DCMS) on Tuesday …
FTC is probing Facebook following Cambridge Analytica revelations
Facebook’s Cambridge Analytica mess is one of the biggest scandals in tech right now and could have far-reaching implications not only for the world’s largest …
Uber ‘likely’ not at fault in fatal accident involving its self-driving car
Uber’s reputation is still in a downward spiral, especially after the numerous scandals and lawsuits it had to face over the past year alone. The …
#DeleteFacebook is a thing: Here’s how to delete your Facebook account and grab your data
In the wake of the Yahoo data breaches a few years ago, we showed you how to dump Yahoo Mail in response to Yahoo’s poor …
Mark Zuckerberg is conspicuously silent about the Cambridge Analytica privacy scandal
The Cambridge Analytica scandal is by far the biggest privacy scandal in Facebook’s history, and the social network did have plenty of privacy-related controversies to …
This new iPhone X clone gives us some clues about the OnePlus 6’s design
In case you haven’t noticed, 2018 is shaping up to be the year of the iPhone X clones, as countless Asian-based Android device-makers have already …
You won’t have to spend iPhone X money to get a top-notch Android phone this year
It used to be HTC or LG that fought it out with Samsung to deliver the best Android phone every year, although neither company was …
No one can agree if the iPhone X is a giant flop or a record-breaker
The iPhone X production cuts for the March quarter have been “worse than usual,” but Apple’s going to have a huge iPhone sales year in …
Samsung’s new Galaxy S9 deal gets you a $400 accessories bundle for $99
Remember how in previous years Samsung would give you plenty of free accessories as long as you preordered whatever Galaxy S or Note model was …
Galaxy S9 beat Apple’s iPhone X in a drop test, and it’s all because of the notch
Just a few days ago, we showed you the first drop test comparison between the Galaxy S9 and the iPhone X that had a predictable …
Bitcoin is rebounding after plummeting to new lows over the weekend
The crypto market is now recovering after having taken quite a beating over the weekend. Bitcoin reached new lows for the month of March, dipping …
