Best Buy wants to help you decide which voice assistant your home needs
Intelligent voice-activated assistants for the home are in fashion right now, but how do you choose the right one if you’re not that tech-savvy? Do …
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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You can now request an Uber for anyone in your address book
Uber on Tuesday announced an interesting new feature: The ability to request Uber rides for other people, even if they don’t have the Uber app …
Another sign that the iPhone 8’s signature feature will appear on all 2018 iPhones
Only one of the three iPhones Apple reportedly has planned for this year will feature an OLED display, but a new report seems to suggest …
How to downgrade from the iOS 11 public beta to iOS 10.3.3 the easy way
Ok, so you jumped on the iOS 11 public beta earlier this week to try some of the brand new features coming to iPhones and …
New report says iPhone 8 might be even harder to find at launch than we thought
According to multiple reports issued over the past few months, the iPhone 8 will be delayed. Some were more optimistic than others, saying the most …
Google Pixel phones of the future may have a feature you’ll never find on an iPhone
The worst thing about the Google’s iPhone rival is that strange mix of metal and glass on the back. The Pixel 2 will reportedly feature …
Samsung’s Galaxy Note 8 might be uglier than we thought
These are the first renders based on leaked CAD designs for the Galaxy Note 8, and they tell us that the phone will be just …
Google slapped with record-breaking $2.7 billion fine for abusing search dominance
Alphabet execs will not be waking up to good news today. They already knew that Google was facing a fine in Europe that would likely …
AT&T might start charging customers to keep their data private
“Nice internet privacy you’ve got there! It’d be a shame if something bad were to happen to it.” That’s the kind of line you’d expect …
MIT is developing futuristic self-driving cars that can fly you out of traffic
Drones can’t stay up in the air for too long because they’re limited by battery life. Self-driving cars, on the other hand, are limited by …
Borrowing the iPhone’s design wasn’t enough, so Google found a new way for the Pixel to copy Apple
If you’re an aspiring photographer looking to get more free exposure, Google’s got your back. Late last week, Google announced on its Product Forums that …
Samsung reminds everyone how easy it is to switch from an iPhone to a Galaxy S8
Samsung on Monday issued a press release to remind everyone just how easy it is to switch to a Galaxy phone, preferably a Galaxy S8 …
Apple just released iOS 11 Public Beta 1 – here’s how to get it right now
The moment many of you have been waiting for is finally here: iOS 11 public beta 1 has been released, which means you can finally …
This might be the worst thing about Google’s upcoming Pixel 2
The Pixel 2 is set to launch in just a few months, which explains the sudden increase of Pixel 2 rumors. A new report details …
New leak is our best look yet at Apple’s iPhone 8
Apple’s most hotly anticipated new iPhone this year has appeared in a wide variety of leaks and rumors. The most recent sets of pictures and …
The inside story of how the iPhone was born, as told by former Apple stars
On June 29th, 2007 the first iPhone was released, more than five months after its Macworld introduction. The device that was about to reshape the …
How the CIA hacks computers that aren’t even connected to the internet
Air-gapped computers are supposed to be ultra-secure PCs that can’t be infected with malware that spreads with the help of the internet. That’s because of …
Russia wants to examine the source code of US software, report reveals
While all US intelligence agencies agree that Russia meddled in the presidential election last year, Donald Trump still finds time in his busy schedule to …
7 new movie trailers you need to watch from this past week
It’s hot outside, and I can’t think of any better cheap AC dispenser than a theater. The latest Transformers movie hits theaters this weekend, and …
It only took hackers three weeks to jailbreak iOS 11
A few days ago we saw a video that showed the various iOS 11 features inspired by jailbreak apps or Android. At the time, I …
Apple’s new iMac Pro will probably blow your mind
Apple recently unveiled its best iMac yet, the iMac Pro that we heard was coming but still weren’t fully prepared for. The company only revealed …
New Galaxy Note 8 leaks show a design that’s even hotter than the Galaxy S8
Samsung will unveil the Galaxy Note 8 during an event in New York City in August event, reports said a few days ago, which means …
Google engineer bashes OnePlus 5 for cheating on benchmarks
The new OnePlus flagship killer isn’t just an iPhone 7 Plus clone, but it’s also a benchmark cheater. That used to be a common practice …
Google makes VR even easier for YouTube
Google is big on virtual reality (VR), and that’s no secret. The company has already integrated VR into various products, including YouTube and Android, setting …
The OnePlus 5’s camera does a bad job of copying the iPhone 7 Plus
The OnePlus 5 is one of the most anticipated phones of the season, and you can already buy it in various markets. But that doesn’t …
This obscure Android handset might steal the iPhone 8’s signature feature
Our first peek at the iPhone 8 will come in mid-September at the earliest, but we might see one of its signature features in action …
Android O’s final name may have just been uncovered
Google recently confirmed what we all suspected, that Android O is Android 8.0, but we still lack an official dessert name for the new update. …
Traces of the Google Pixel 2 were found in another Android phone
Google’s Pixel 2 is surely going to be one of the most exciting Android phones of the year. We still have a few months to …
$129.99 gets you a brand new Motorola E4 beginning right now
Motorola unveiled its cheapest Android handsets of 2017 a few weeks ago, including the Moto E4 and Moto E4 Plus, and you can buy yours …
Here’s everything new in iOS 11 beta 2
Apple’s second iOS 11 beta is already out, and you can download it on your iPhone or iPad regardless of whether you’re a developer or …
