You can install Amazon’s Echo Dot in a car for a ‘truly hands-free experience’
Amazon is clearly winning the home speaker war right now, as the Alexa assistant is available on so many popular devices, most of which are …
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.
Outside of work, you’ll catch him streaming almost every new movie and TV show release as soon as it's available.
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Google’s Pixel 2 XL will have a new feature you won’t find on the iPhone 8
Google’s new Pixel phones will be released in a few months, but we already have a pretty good idea of what to expect from the …
Fiat Chrysler recalls 1.33 million cars over airbag and fire concerns
Fiat Chrysler on Friday on announced two recall programs that total 1.33 million cars worldwide between them. There are two distinct issues that Fiat Chrysler …
NASA finally admits it has no money to land on Mars
NASA has a bold plan to reach Mars by 2030, but that doesn’t mean it’ll actually land on the red planet. In fact, it looks …
Apple has been working on iPhone facial recognition for a decade
Each new iPhone debuts at least one new signature feature which will find its way in all the iPhones that will follow it. The iPhone …
New leak shows there’s really only one Pixel 2 version you should consider
It’s quite clear that we’re approaching Google Pixel 2 season, as the leaks have intensified. A recent image leak showed us the purported design of …
Uber admits defeat again, this time in Russia
Last August, Uber was forced to retreat from China after inking a deal with ride-sharing rival Didi Chuxing, while taking a 17.5% stake in the company. …
Samsung is about to release a new Galaxy S8
Samsung’s Galaxy S8 sales aren’t as great as we thought, or at least that’s what some analysts believe. That could be one of the reasons …
The new Google service that can back up your entire computer is now live
A few weeks ago, Google announced a new Google Drive feature that will let users back up and sync more data and ever. Called Backup …
Verizon wasn’t hacked, but change your PIN right now
Verizon wasn’t hacked, but customers who used the company’s customer support service in the past six months should take action to protect their accounts, as …
1Password’s new changes are annoying customers and security experts
Every time I hear about a major hack that compromised the security of millions of people, I remind you that it’d be a good idea …
Nintendo proves it could fix the worst thing about the Switch — if it felt like it
The hottest gaming console in town right now is far from perfect. Nintendo’s Switch isn’t powerful enough to run some of the games coming to …
Apple quietly added an exciting new feature to iOS 11
Apple earlier this week released iOS 11 beta 3, which brings over a variety of fixes and improvements as well as some new features. Included …
There’s a huge price to pay to keep the iPhone 8 from being ‘boring’
Some people labeled the iPhone 7 as “boring” as soon as it became clear the design would be nearly identical to the previous version despite …
Gollum reading Trump’s tweets is the best and most disturbing thing you’ll see all day
Not everybody will know who Andy Serkis is because his face rarely appears in the high-grossing movies in which he stars. You get to hear …
Facebook Messenger will be flooded by ads, and you can’t do anything to stop it
The last thing that I want to see in an app whose sole purpose is texting and sharing with friends and family is advertisements of …
Samsung might launch the Galaxy Note 8 on August 23rd
Samsung is in a hurry to launch the Galaxy Note 8, a report said earlier this week, seemingly confirming what we’ve previously heard. The phone …
These are the Intel chips Apple’s powerful new iMac Pro deserves
Apple unveiled a new iMac version during its WWDC keynote last month, the iMac Pro that was featured in a variety of rumors preceding the …
In an alternate ‘Game of Thrones’ universe, Kit Harington was far more than just Jon Snow
It’s finally happening: Game of Thrones returns to HBO on Sunday with an exciting new season that’ll finally bring us winters, walkers, and massive battles. At …
Dell’s Surface competitor can actually be charged wirelessly
Wireless charging is a cool trick for smartphones, but the battery charging tech is still just finding its feet. What if I told you that …
Apple is gathering more user data than ever, but don’t freak out just yet
Apple is a big fan of user privacy, and the company often criticizes competitors for their approach to collecting user data. In turn, Apple received …
Respected analyst says iPhone 8 will have ‘disappointing’ sales
The iPhone 8 is expected to be the main driving force for a “supercycle” of iPhone sales not seen since the iPhone 6 was launched …
The best deals from eBay’s ‘Prime Day’ sale
It’s Prime Day today, which means Amazon Prime members have plenty of reasons to hunt deals on their favorite online shop. But just because Amazon …
Microsoft has a crazy plan to get high-speed broadband to everyone
Microsoft is very aware that internet speeds in rural America are no match for broadband service available in urban areas, and has a plan to …
New leaks show us Google’s Pixel 2 phones, and there’s some bad news
Google’s iPhone-inspired Pixel phone has a great design if you ignore the back, which combines glass and metal in a bizarre way. Rumors say the …
Galaxy S8 and iPhone 8 to blame for early Galaxy Note 8 launch
Like every year, Samsung appears to be rushing to market with a new Galaxy Note model before the latest iPhone arrives. But this isn’t your …
How to install iOS 11 beta 3 right now without a developer account or a computer
It’s that time of the week, iPhone fans, when Apple puts out a new iOS 11 beta release, and you’re wondering how to install it. …
Microsoft’s new 365 is an all-in-one software bundle — but there’s a catch
Microsoft on Monday introduced a new product that combines its best software products in to one. It’s called Microsoft 365, but don’t rush to get …
Google has added a new anti-malware feature to the next version of Android
Android 7.1 Nougat contains a new “panic” mode that Google has quietly added, but it’s not what you might think.
Samsung is actually serious about selling the Galaxy Note 7 again
Late last week, Samsung started selling the Galaxy Note 7 in its home market (again). But this time it’s called Galaxy Note FE. That’s a …
