Microsoft blames Sony for lack of Fortnite cross-play on consoles
The last few days proved that Fortnite: Battle Royale is an epic success for Epic Games after the company announced mobile support for iOS and …
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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John Oliver has the only Bitcoin explainer you need to see
You don’t have to be an actual Bitcoin enthusiast or trader to be aware of the concept. In fact, unless you’ve been living under a …
Judge rules that Yahoo Mail data breach victims can sue Yahoo
You just have to think of Yahoo when talking about security data breaches, and that’s because Verizon’s newest subsidiary was the victim of repeated hacks …
It looks like there actually is still a market for BlackBerry phones: Organized crime
iPhone is usually the first example that comes up whenever someone talks about encrypted smartphones and the law enforcement’s inability to crack that encryption. That’s …
Undetected for 6 years, sophisticated malware can spy on PCs through your router
A nation-state developed a piece of malware so powerful that it can steal everything that’s happening on a computer without even being install on the …
The Galaxy S9 can take quite a beating despite all that glass
The first Galaxy S9 drop tests appeared late last week, and they showed us that Samsung’s latest phone will break just as easily as other …
The MacBook Air is finally getting the Pro feature we’ve wanted for years
Some rumors said not too long ago that the MacBook Air’s demise is almost certain, even though the Air is one of Apple’s most iconic …
Galaxy S9 first-day sales reportedly much lower than Galaxy S8, but overall goal still higher
The Galaxy S9 is available to consumers in Korea, but things aren’t looking good for Samsung, as more reports seem to confirm last week’s rumors. …
11 new movie trailers you need to watch from this past week
Disney’s A Wrinkle in Time is opening this week, right alongside Gringo, and Thoroughbreds. That’s three movies that I want to see, with Disney’s sci-fi …
Even Microsoft’s Galaxy S9 pricing is better than Verizon or AT&T
Remember how Samsung hates people referring to “Microsoft Edition” Galaxy phones as “Microsoft Edition” phones? Well, you should know that Microsoft currently sells a “Microsoft …
Galaxy S9+ vs iPhone X drop test: Yep, glass still shatters
The Galaxy S9 does look a lot like its predecessor, but you’ll notice plenty of differences between the two if you get a chance to …
Intel’s new SSD is so fast and expensive that you’ll need a second one for your actual storage
Solid state drives (SSDs) are one of the critical computer components that make the entire experience feel so fast. But not all SSDs are created …
Galaxy S9+ vs. iPhone X real-life speed test: A huge upset we didn’t see coming
The Galaxy S9 is the best Android phone out there, but it’s not faster than the iPhone X when it comes to benchmarks and intensive …
Galaxy S9 preorders are reportedly disappointing – here’s why that’s fantastic news
Hey, Android buyers looking to purchase Samsung’s hot new Galaxy S9, which we absolutely adored in our review: move your finger away from that preorder …
Bitcoin is tanking hard right now – here’s what happened
We’re three for three when it comes to substantial Bitcoin crashes. After the slumps of January and February, the first significant Bitcoin price crash has …
Why the Pixel 3 will probably have a notch just like the iPhone X
One of the most disturbing thing coming out of the MWC 2018 was the cloning of the iPhone X design. Many Android device makers have …
This video has everything that’s new in Android P
Yesterday, Google announced Android P and released Developer Preview 1, which is available for download to Pixel phones only, whether they’re first-gen handsets or Pixel …
There’s something seriously wrong with the way Huawei stole the iPhone X notch
If you’re shopping for a high-end Android device, then the Huawei P20 must be on your list (unless you’re in the US, where carriers refuse …
The Galaxy S9 is faster than any other (Android) smartphone
The Galaxy S9 is the fastest smartphone in town, as long as all the phones in your town run Android. Because the brand new Samsung …
Here’s why Bitcoin plummeted below $10,000 again
Bitcoin dipped below $10,000 on Wednesday for the fifth time this year, and all the other cryptocoins saw similar plunges. One of the reasons that …
Android P embraces the notch as it kills the Nexus
Google released the first Android P developer preview on Wednesday, sharing some details about the main features it planned for Android’s evolution. The release came …
Jimmy Kimmel explains Amazon Alexa’s creepy, hysterical laughing problem
Amazon’s voice assistant that’s built into Echo devices and other smart electronics from other vendors misbehaved at least a couple of times recently. After going …
5G is the real reason the US is so afraid of Huawei
After many years of talking about the next evolutionary step in mobile communication technology, 5G is finally within reach. The network equipment and mobile chips …
The OnePlus 6 is shaping up to be an Android powerhouse that embraces the notch
Remember the wave of criticism that followed the OnePlus 5 launch last summer when the final design of the handset turned out to be a …
Yet another report says iPhone X sales are way below estimates
The iPhone X was sold out for about a month after its early November launch, but demand has significantly dropped since then, reports have claimed. …
Forget Jack and Coke, get ready for Coca-Cola’s first alcoholic drink
Jack and Coke is one of the most popular alcoholic drinks you can make. It involves mixing Jack Daniels whiskey, Coca-Cola, and ice. Voila! You …
Amazon is offering discounted Prime to Medicaid recipients
If you’re a low-income American on Medicaid, shopping online might be the least of your worries. Nonetheless, Amazon will offer Medicaid members a reduced Amazon …
The real reason why the Galaxy S9 doesn’t have an iPhone X notch
The Galaxy S9 might not be entirely a Galaxy S8 clone, but it’s not a completely new device either. Samsung refined the design of this …
Is the Galaxy S9 shaping up to be a dud?
Samsung told the world last week at MWC 2018 that it wants to sell more Galaxy S9 units than Galaxy S8, which isn’t a surprising …
BlackBerry takes all of Facebook’s instant messaging apps to court
Like seeing that tiny number that adorns an instant messaging app on your iPhone or Android to tell you that you’ve got incoming messages? How …
