Bitcoin getting ready to hit $10,000 again – here’s what’s happening around the world
The Bitcoin bloodbath of early February, the second and biggest such event of the year, seems to be forgotten. After plunging through $10,000 and dropping …
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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We now know why an Apple employee decided to leak secret iPhone code
Apple had to publicly acknowledge last week that iBoot for iOS 9, the secure software that runs on iPhones and iPads before the operating system …
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One of the features that makes it impossible for many people to leave the iPhone is iMessage. The chat app that works on iPhone, iPad, …
Russian engineers arrested for trying to mine Bitcoin at a secret nuclear weapons facility
Up until today, I had no idea what the Federal Nuclear Centre in Sarov was, or that it happens to be the secret factory in …
Huawei’s iPhone X clone has three rear cameras and a smaller notch
Huawei’s next phone will be a true iPhone X rival, complete with a 3D facial recognition system, AI features, and a triple-lens rear camera — …
iPhone security doesn’t depend on source code secrecy, Apple says while issuing takedown notice
The code that runs on the iPhone and iPad before iOS starts, and which is commonly referred to as iBoot, was posted online earlier this …
New Galaxy S9 leak shows two features the iPhone X doesn’t have
The phone many Android users will probably buy next is almost here. Come February 25th, Samsung will unveil the Galaxy S9 series in Barcelona, with …
Leaked Android phone has more screen than the iPhone X
The iPhone X has an impressive all-screen design, as Apple managed to turn almost the entire front side of the handset into a huge display. …
New stem cell gun can revolutionize skin burn treatment
Researchers have developed new technology that may significantly improve the healing process of burn victims. The stem cell gun above can regrow a person’s skin …
Bitcoin took a day off from craziness while bankers continue to slam crypto-currency
After a few days of panic and despair, the crypto world returned to growth on Wednesday. Well, Bitcoin and all other coins are still down …
Secret code from the iPhone was posted to Github in the ‘biggest leak in history’
Remember a few months ago when an Apple engineer casually posted an internal HomePod build that contain plenty of iPhone X secrets? That was Apple’s …
These are the 33 best new emoji coming to the iPhone and Android this year 🤯
I know you’re dying to see what new emoji are in the works for this year, and the good news is that the Unicode Consortium, …
Samsung’s Galaxy S8 is finally getting the Android 8.0 Oreo update
Google released Android 8.0 Nougat in late August last year, but that means nothing to any Android user rocking a Samsung phone, including the Samsung’s …
The Galaxy S9’s camera will have a cool slow-mo recording feature
We’re just a little over two weeks away from the Android handset launch many of you are waiting for. The Galaxy S9 will be the …
Apple’s claim that it warned us about iPhone slowdowns is corporate spin at its worst
The US Senate asked Apple various questions about the recently discovered iPhone slowdown practice. The iPhone maker issued a response on February 2nd, which was …
Apple might have a unique deal in the works to make financing iPhones a little easier
The iPhone X’s sky-high price is the main reason why Apple didn’t sell more of its new flagship over Christmas. That’s what various analysts said, …
How to disable iPhone throttling in iOS 11.3
Apple’s iOS 11.3 will bring a brand new Battery Health menu to the Settings app that offers users information about the current state of the …
Phew: iPhone X and iPhone 8 won’t be throttled when their batteries get old
Not only did Apple release a new iOS 11.3 beta version that includes the new battery health and speed throttle features, but it also revealed …
SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy launch was a total success, except for the two things that went wrong
SpaceX reached a new milestone on Tuesday when it successfully launched its Falcon Heavy rocket into space, complete with a Tesla Roadster aimed at Mars. …
Bitcoin’s back, baby – but don’t get too excited just yet
Bitcoin bulls should be pretty happy on Wednesday morning, as the currency is continuing to climb after a five-day disaster. All digital coins crashed last …
France’s new texting-while-driving law gets you even if the engine is off
Police will fine you if you’re using the smartphone while you drive on the roads in France. In fact, it’ll happen in various other countries …
A woman has to decide between protecting her privacy, or a $560 million jackpot
Jane Doe of New Hampshire, the woman who just won a $560 million Powerball prize, has to choose between collecting her prize or protecting her …
The Galaxy S9 could be painfully expensive if these EU price leaks are real
A source familiar with the Galaxy S9’s pricing structure for the UK revealed a few days ago that the handset will cost £100 more than …
Samsung’s brand new dual cameras might not be good enough for the Galaxy S9
The Galaxy S9 is finally getting a dual-lens camera this year. Well, the Plus model is, and we’ve known that for a while. All the …
Nintendo finally answers the tough questions… about Mario’s nipples and belly button
Why does Mario have nipples but no belly button? That’s what Super Mario Odyssey gamers really want to know about the hit Nintendo Switch game. …
The Huawei Mate 10 Pro is available for preorder, but not the way you think
Huawei’s best Android phone to date is the Mate 10 Pro, and the handset is finally available to preorder in the US. However, it’s not …
Bitcoin dipped below $6,000 for the first time since November
The Bitcoin sorrows continue on Tuesday, as all digital coin are struggling to make a comeback. Bitcoin, the most important of the lot, is currently …
That fake ‘Crocodile Dundee’ movie was actually a very expensive ad for Australia
We’ve seen fake trailers for a Dundee: The Son of a Legend Returns Home movie for a couple of weeks now. At first, I wasn’t …
