Samsung will cripple your Galaxy Note 7 to force you to return it
You’d think that smartphone users would care more about their safety than a phone, but some Galaxy Note 7 users out there don’t want to …
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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macOS code practically confirms the 2016 MacBook Pro’s most important upcoming feature
Apple will unveil a new MacBook Pro model later this week, one that’s going to bring fans of the series a well-deserved redesigned. The laptop …
Now Galaxy S7 edge phones are exploding, but don’t freak out just yet
Samsung still has a massive Galaxy Note 7 recall to deal with, and that’s the only Samsung smartphone that has been exploding at a much higher rate …
The Galaxy Note 7 fiasco may be bad news for Apple’s new MacBooks
Samsung’s Galaxy Note 7 troubles are far from over, and there’s one more side-effect the South Korean giant will have to deal with this quarter: …
Black Friday comes early to Best Buy, along with free shipping
It’s almost November, which means the Black Friday craze is about to start. Shoppers will be looking for the best tech deals for the upcoming holiday season, …
The Walking Dead: Negan’s victim discusses his demise in new interview
The Walking Dead is back, and if you’re a fan you know what happened during Sunday’s premiere. AMC’s massive trolling came to an end and …
Leak says Galaxy S8 will be an all-screen phone with amazing hardware
Samsung is still picking itself up after the Galaxy Note 7 disaster, which has seemingly affected its Galaxy S8 production schedule as well, at least …
Xiaomi just announced the iPhone 8 we’re expecting next year
Next year, Apple will come out with an iPhone design that will be unlike any iPhone the company made to date. That is if current …
Microsoft’s iMac killer might be called Surface Studio
This is the week to get excited about computers again. Whether you’re a Mac or Windows user, you should know that brand new hardware is …
11 new movie trailers you need to watch from this past week
It’s that time of the week again when we look at what Hollywood has been up to. We’ve got a series of new trailers for …
Google smartwatches are coming, but not this year
Google unveiled a variety of new products during its early October media event, including two Pixel phones, a Google Home device for your Home, Google …
Some Pixel buyers have already received their phones
Google’s Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones may be the hottest new Android phones to buy now that the Galaxy Note 7 has died. The phones …
Yahoo didn’t disable email forwarding to stop users fleeing
A few days ago, Yahoo removed one of the basic features you expect from an email provider. Yahoo Mail lost the email forwarding feature, and …
Samsung is still on track to launch the Galaxy S8 early next year
Some Galaxy S8 rumors claimed that Samsung might launch the phone earlier than expected to counter the Galaxy Note 7 losses. Others said that the …
Tim Cook says AR will be way bigger than VR
Virtual reality (VR) is exploding right now. The PlayStation VR just launched for the PS4, and there are other interesting products out there, including Facebook’s …
Iron Man wants to be the voice of Mark Zuckerberg’s real-life Jarvis
You know how Iron Man has a terrific assistant by its side in the movies? Well, Robert Downey Jr. is willing to give his voice …
The iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus available SIM-free from Apple
iPhone buyers who were looking to buy a SIM-free iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus from Apple are finally in luck. Apple is now selling …
Samsung chief apologizes for Galaxy Note 7 failure, wants to regain customer trust
Samsung is in a lot of trouble following the mismanagement of the first Galaxy Note 7 recall that lead to the abrupt termination of the …
New ‘Game of Thrones’ spoilers bring good news about the Starks
It’s going to be a while until the first episode of season 7 airs on HBO, but the next chapter of Game of Thrones may finally …
The Galaxy Note 7 recall isn’t Samsung’s only product quality problem
One of the things Samsung has often said during the unprecedented Galaxy Note 7 recall is that the security of its customers is of utmost …
Here’s how Samsung might kill the Galaxy Note brand without actually killing it
Samsung’s Galaxy Note 7 problems are just getting started. The Korean giant will lose plenty of money following the disastrous Galaxy Note 7 launch, but that’s …
Interview debunks an inaccurate ‘The Walking Dead’ spoiler that had fans freaking out
We’re less than two weeks away from the premiere of The Walking Dead. Season 7 returns with the continuation of the dreadful scene that closed …
Diehard fans who refuse to return the Note 7 are putting us all in danger
Samsung had to issue a second recall of the Galaxy Note 7 because the fire hazard remains unresolved. But even so, some diehard Galaxy Note …
Samsung will pay you if you don’t abandon its brand
Samsung’s second Galaxy Note 7 recall is now official, and the company is finally comfortable using the word “recall” to describe what’s currently happening with …
Brand new ‘Star Wars: Rogue One’ trailer is packed full of new footage
A new Star Wars movie will hit theaters this December and while it isn’t part of any of the three main sagas, it’ll still be a …
Samsung probably regrets skipping the ‘Galaxy Note 6’ name
Samsung decided to skip the Galaxy Note 6 name for this year’s new flagship phablet and jump from Note 5 directly to Note 7. The …
CPSC announces second Galaxy Note 7 recall in the US
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) did on Thursday what Samsung failed to do a few days ago. It used the word “recall” in a …
There’s a cheap hack to turn your boring iPhone case into a hipster masterpiece
If you’ve got any kind of iPhone, and you’re looking for a protective case, you’re in luck. There’s a myriad of choices around, and you’ll …
Obama wants America to reach Mars by 2030
It’s official: President Barack Obama wants American astronauts to land on Mars by 2030.
Samsung released a $1,200 Mac Pro clone while we were talking about exploding Notes
This Samsung Mac Pro lookalike is already available on Amazon for preorder. It seems that Samsung launched it earlier this week, but everyone was simply …
