Donald Trump still uses his unsecured Android phone
A few days ago, we learned that Donald Trump had to abandon his Android phone for a more secure device that fits his new office. …
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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Hugo Barra lands at Facebook, where he’ll be the VP of VR
We’ve seen him shape the future of Android and Google, and then he moved to Xiaomi where he worked on transforming the Chinese phone maker …
Netflix for Android just got a new feature iPhone owners will never see
Netflix for Android has just gotten a lot better thanks to one simple feature addition. And this particular new feature marks a rare occasion, because …
T-Mobile gives AT&T switchers a year of Hulu instead of DirecTV Now, which it calls a ‘disaster’
If you’re a T-Mobile subscriber who switched from AT&T for a free year of DirecTV Now, the carrier announced on Wednesday that you’re going to …
HP recalls 101,000 more laptop batteries due to fire hazards
The Galaxy Note 7 recall is probably the most prominent case where a device manufacturer had to recall and cancel a product on account of …
New video shows us what to expect from the Galaxy S8
The Galaxy S8 is expected to launch in April, and we’re currently witnessing a massive deluge of reports and leaks. Some of them are in-depth …
Apple’s brand new iOS update still doesn’t fix the iPhone battery bug driving people insane
Apple on Tuesday released the final version of iOS 10.2.1, but the update doesn’t bring the one fix many iPhone users are desperately waiting for. iOS …
Instagram’s Live Stories feature is now available to all users
If you’ve been looking to share live video with your friends on Instagram, your wish has just been granted. Instagram announced that the new live Instagram …
iPhones might get curved LCD screens next year
The iPhone 8 will have a curved display, multiple reports said, which will be a first for Apple’s flagship product. The phone is also expected …
President Trump is moving forward with plans to build his wall
Remember Trump’s wall? Well, it looks like the president is still determined to build it, and the entire project is going to get official on …
Watch the girl from ‘The Ring’ crawl out of a TV and scare people in this prank
Whether or not you’ve seen any of the Ring horror movies, I’ll briefly remind you what they’re all about — well if you’ve seen one, …
The Note 7 isn’t the only phone causing Samsung problems
Samsung has put to rest the Galaxy Note 7 scandal, but that might not be the only Galaxy-related problem the company has to deal with. Reports …
Star Wars Episode VIII’s title is simply brilliant trolling
Disney pleasantly surprised Star Wars fans by revealing the official title of Episode VIII on Monday: The Last Jedi. With 11 months to go until …
This is our best look at the LG G6
In about a month, LG will take the wraps off its next-gen flagship handset. The LG G6 will be nothing like its predecessor, as LG …
The Netherlands sent President Trump a welcome video and it’s the most amazing thing ever
Now that Donald Trump is finally president, it’s practically guaranteed that we’re going to see nonstop comedy at his expense. All the late night shows, SNL, …
The most stunning Galaxy S8 renders we’ve seen so far
Samsung and Apple are both expected to come out with brand new phone designs this year, and in both cases the screen will be one …
Galaxy S8 announcement set for late March
Samsung this week revealed what caused the Galaxy Note 7 explosions that eventually led to a global recall, saying that one of the immediate side …
Galaxy S8 doesn’t even exist yet, but it already dealt a huge blow to LG’s G6
The Samsung vs. Apple battle might be the biggest rivalry in the smartphone business, but Samsung and LG are also fierce competitors. Both companies are expected to …
Trump’s FCC has a strong net neutrality opponent for a leader
Ajit Pai, a strong net neutrality opponent, is the new chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Just as expected.
New ‘Walking Dead’ promo teases the fight ahead
The second half of Walking Dead’s season 7 is fast approaching, and I don’t know whether to be excited or not. Aside from a few …
Old Android malware still infecting millions of users
Remember HummingBad? It’s an “old” malware from early-to-mid 2016, which was discovered and addressed at the time. However, it looks like it wasn’t killed, and …
The first Super Bowl 51 commercial is already here
Super Bowl 51 is just around the corner, which means we’ll soon get to see this year’s collection of ads that were created specifically for this …
Samsung: ‘A better, safer, and very innovative’ Galaxy Note 8 is coming
Samsung completed its Galaxy Note 7 investigation and shared the results with the world on Monday. The company also unveiled a new 8-point quality assurance …
Wait, does Samsung actually want to revive the Galaxy Note 7?
Samsung has finally cleared the air when it comes to the Galaxy Note 7 catastrophe… but the company still has a massive pileup of unused Galaxy …
The Galaxy S8’s launch is officially delayed, and that’s a good thing
Samsung’s next flagship phone will be the Galaxy S8, and the company officially confirmed that it won’t be unveiled as soon as sone might have …
Samsung’s making sure the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy Note 8 won’t explode
Samsung on Monday announced the results of its Galaxy Note 7 investigation. The South Korean giant blamed the phone’s batteries, saying that two independent battery …
Galaxy Note 7’s demise explained: Bad batteries and worse decisions
Samsung on Monday finally explained what went wrong with the batteries that went inside the Galaxy Note 7, turning the hugely popular phone into a …
9 new movie trailers you need to watch from this past week
It’s inauguration week, which means you know who has lost the “elect” part of his newly won title, and is now Commander-in-Chief. So if you’re …
Best Buy gives you a free iPhone SE with every Sprint iPhone 7 purchase
Best Buy has a great new iPhone deal for smartphone buyers looking to purchase more than a brand new device, as long as you’re shopping …
Nintendo Switch won’t be able to stream Netflix or anything else at launch
You might be one of the Nintendo fans who preordered the Switch console fast enough to secure an early March ship date, and you might …
