Kohl’s Black Friday 2017 ad just leaked: $200 PS4 and Xbox One S, Apple Watch 3, and other deals
October 27th may be iPhone X preorder day for many people, but it’s also the day when one of the first major Black Friday ads …
Chris Smith has been covering consumer electronics ever since the iPhone revolutionized the industry in 2008. When he’s not writing about the most recent tech news for BGR, he brings his entertainment expertise to Marvel’s Cinematic Universe and other blockbuster franchises.
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Google appears to be admitting that the Pixel 2 XL display is inferior to the Pixel 2 display
Google came under fire for the various display issues affecting the Pixel 2 XL soon after the phone was launched, but the company promised to …
Pixel 2 is $100 cheaper on iPhone X launch day, and Google just extended the warranty to two years
It’s iPhone X preorder day today, but Apple’s initial stock is pretty much gone, at least for online orders. You might be able to get …
You can get your iPhone X on launch day if you’re willing to pay the price
Apple kicked off iPhone X preorders on Friday around the world, and the handset sold out within minutes. Ship times slipped to 1-2 weeks in …
iPhone X sold out in just a few minutes
The most important iPhone upgrade in years is finally here. The iPhone X is available for preorder from Apple and its retail partners in more …
A robot just got citizenship, and to celebrate it trolled Elon Musk
Sophia, the first humanoid robot to receive citizenship of a country, just made fun of Elon Musk in an interview. I won’t blame you if …
More details emerge about the Pixel 2’s hidden camera chip
The Pixel 2 phones have two processors, including the Snapdragon 835 found in many of this year’s flagship Android handsets, and a the Pixel Visual …
The Galaxy S9 won’t have the under-screen fingerprint sensor that eluded Apple
We’re several months away from the Galaxy S9 launch, which means it’s time for even more rumors. Only recently, we heard that the Galaxy S9 …
The judge in Apple vs. Samsung case is really tired of doing this
That Apple vs. Samsung patent fight you totally forgot about is still a thing. After being handed a terrible verdict a few years ago for …
A designer imagined the iPhone X’s notch on other products and it looks absurd
The “notch” is one of the most talked about iPhone X features. And it’s not because it houses one of the most sophisticated facial recognition …
Even Samsung is making fun of Google over the Pixel 2 XL display
Remember when Samsung used to mock everything about Apple’s iPhone in TV ads that used to go viral on YouTube? Well, it turns out Samsung …
OnePlus 5T seemingly set to launch next month
It sure looks like the OnePlus 5T is real and it’s coming by the end of November. Yes, this one is going to sting if …
Bad Rabbit ransomware attacks computer networks masquerading as Adobe Flash
Stop me if you’ve heard this before, but a new ransomware program has emerged, which can spread through computer networks belonging to the same company …
Nokia has one feature other Android phones can’t beat: Fast software updates
Remember when the new Nokia promised that all of its Android devices will be upgraded to Android Oreo? Well, it sure looks like the company …
The Galaxy S8 and Note 8 won’t get Android Oreo until 2018
For years, we’ve waited for Android device makers to speed up Android updates. And for a while, some of them were keen to show us …
Gmail: It’s not just for email anymore
Email plays a major role in everyday life, and Google’s Gmail is one of the best email solutions you can ask for. But thankfully, Google …
Apple denies claim that it made the iPhone X’s signature feature worse to increase production
The iPhone X’s Face ID solution is so complex that Apple suppliers are still struggling with TrueDepth camera yields. A new report reveals that as …
Amazon thinks it’s time it had a key to your place
Amazon really wants to take your relationship to the next level, and it thinks it deserves a key to your home. No really, Amazon Key …
Animal Crossing for iPhone and Android launches in late November
It looks like Nintendo finally got it, mobile gaming is worth it. After Super Mario Run and Fire Emblem Heroes, the company is back with …
Google’s iPhone X killer might come with the Pixel 3 next year
In addition to putting out the many unexpected Pixel 2 XL fires, Google is already at work on its next generation of Pixel phones, a …
iOS 11 will dramatically improve battery life on all iPhones
iOS 11 brings over a variety of new features and improvements for both iPhone and iPad. But the new software release, now installed on nearly …
It’s going to be unusually difficult to get the iPhone X this year
The iPhone X launch will be a nightmare for all those people who won’t be able to get their preorders quick enough. Apple will have …
The Pixel 2 XL display disaster is great news for Samsung and the iPhone X
People didn’t even finish reading the many reviews praising Google’s new Pixel 2 phones before reports of problems poured in, revealing that Google can’t really …
The iPhone X price wars have begun: Save up to $350 on 2017’s hottest phone
The iPhone X will be available for preorder later this week, but the price wars between carriers have already started. T-Mobile, Sprint, and Verizon are …
Tim Cook responds to reports of severe iPhone X shortages
Apple on Tuesday issued a press release to remind everyone that the iPhone X will be available for preorder on October 27th, with deliveries and …
It sure looks like the all-screen OnePlus 5T is real
OnePlus last year released two distinct devices, including the OnePlus 3 and the OnePlus 3T, with the latter. The two phones looked identical, but the …
Of course Google’s new Pixel 2 phones have even more annoying problems
Google’s Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL phones have received mostly positive reviews, but these devices are far from perfect. The more time passes the …
Kaspersky wants to convince everyone it’s not spying for the Russians
The US government last month banned all Kaspersky products from being used on government-issued machines, after discovering that hackers may have used the popular anti-virus …
New app remaps the Pixel 2’s strangest feature
The Google Pixel 2 phones come with a feature that’s only available on one other device, the HTC U11. Google’s Active Edge only does a …
Apple activated a hidden iPhone LTE band to help cell networks in Puerto Rico
Having been hit by Hurricanes Irma and Maria last month, Puerto Rico is yet to make a full recovery. Various areas of the island are …
