Samsung hints Galaxy S7 will be waterproof and shock resistant
Samsung will unveil the Galaxy S7 in just a few days, but at this point, we can’t but wonder whether there are any Galaxy S7 …
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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Former Apple designer brings us one step closer to advanced AI with ‘The Brain’
The human brain is frequently used as a model by computer makers who’re looking to create complex machines ranging from robots to more intelligent gadgets. Many companies …
Stunning NASA photo shows moon cut in half by Saturn’s rings
Saturn and its rings may be a long way from Earth, but that doesn’t mean we can’t snap lots of photos of the distant planet. …
Does Apple even have the ability to hack the iPhone like the FBI wants?
The FBI has specific requests for Apple regarding the iPhone retrieved from one of the San Bernardino shooters. The agency wants to access the information stored …
What are the chances Apple’s iPhone 7 is as perfect as this concept?
The concept of virtual reality has been around for what feels like ages, but various limitations have prevented tech companies from delivering the kind of …
Galaxy S7 stars in its first live hands-on video
The Galaxy S7 is almost here, but that doesn’t mean there’s a shortage of new leaks. After seeing the handset in an official promo video …
With its refusal to unlock San Bernardino shooter’s iPhone, Apple is fighting for us all
A federal judge on Tuesday afternoon ordered Apple to provide technical assistance to the FBI with respect to accessing an iPhone 5c owned by Syed …
Order this $3 Android phone with your next cup of coffee
How much are you willing to spend for a smartphone? In case you’re not ready to shell out more than $600 for a brand new …
This five-story indoor slide is equal parts awesome and scary
If you ask me, I’d totally go down this five-story indoor slide that was recently installed in a Chinese shopping mall without worrying too much …
A minor iPhone 7 upgrade may give us better Wi-Fi and battery life
If a new report is accurate, then it seems every single major chip inside the iPhone 7 will get an EMI cover. While it may not …
One seemingly innocuous text message can wreck your Android phone’s security
There are plenty of malicious apps and bugs out there that are capable of doing irreparable harm to mobile devices, regardless of operating system. Only a …
iPhone time-lapse video shows you what pilots see during a landing
The following video doesn’t show us another airplane landing in terrifying weather conditions, but rather a regular old routine landing at London’s busy Heathrow Airport. What’s …
Galaxy S7: Official video confirms wireless charging and waterproofing
It’s not that we didn’t have enough Galaxy S7 leaks already, but we didn’t have any video leaks starring Samsung’s upcoming smartphone. So Samsung Indonesia …
Galaxy S7 and LG G5 already listed for sale in Dubai
Later this week, the Galaxy S7 and LG G5 will become the talk of the town in Barcelona, Spain, as the two South Korean corporations …
City tries to honor employee, learns he hasn’t shown up to work in 6 years
Feeling guilty for procrastinating at work again? Well, you really shouldn’t! At least you’re at work, which is more than 69-year-old Spanish civil servant Joaquin Garcia can …
HBO is getting ready to copy Netflix and cord cutters should be thrilled
Netflix might not have a show as big as HBO’s Game of Thrones, but the pioneering TV streaming service has nonetheless produced a ton of …
Clap your hands and Nissan’s self-driving office chair parks itself at your desk
One day in the not-too-distant future we might be able to park our cars with a flick of the wrist or a touch of a …
Kanye’s West ‘The Life of Pablo’ is available for free right now
Kanye West certainly made an impression over the weekend with his wild tweets, including the official announcement of his new album, The Life of Pablo, …
The Internet is going crazy over last night’s episode of The Walking Dead, and we’ll explain why
Many people waited for Valentine’s Day this year not only to share special moments with their significant others but also to see the return of The …
The first Game of Thrones season 6 trailer is here and it’s scary for so many reasons
Forget Jon Snow for a second – though how can you? – and check out the brand new and very, very creepy Game of Thrones …
Want even more leaked Galaxy S7 images? Here they are
In less than a week, Samsung will take the wraps off the Galaxy S7 in Barcelona, Spain, during its first major Unpacked event of the …
Samsung’s best smartphone finally gets Google’s best Android OS
Samsung’s Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge are the best Android phones the company made to date, yet they’re not flawless. Some people criticize the …
Betty White delivers the only ‘Deadpool’ review you need to see
In case you somehow haven’t heard about it, Deadpool is playing in cinemas. If you’re unsure whether you should hit the nearest theater to see …
Congress refuses to make air travel more comfortable
Congress is nowhere near ready to regulate seating on passenger jets, and a recent vote in House committee proves it. In other words, airlines can …
A new iPhone 7 headphone rumor may leave you disappointed
Apple’s existing headphones that come neatly packaged in every iPhone box might not get a major overhaul this year. Some rumors that claimed the iPhone 7 …
15 new movie trailers you need to see this week
It has been quite a week when it comes to new movie trailers. Sure, the fact that Super Bowl 50 aired last Sunday helped, as most studios …
Why Netflix will never be offline again
Ever experienced Netflix downtime that wasn’t caused by your Internet Service Provider? Nothing can be done if it’s your ISP’s fault of course, because without an …
Gentlemen, start your engines: Amazon’s ‘Top Gear’ just started filming
It might not be called Top Gear officially, but Amazon’s upcoming car show featuring Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May will inevitably remind us …
New report says Galaxy S7 will cost less than Apple’s iPhone 6s
Samsung’s Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge will be available for preorder on February 21st according to a recent report, and a new rumor now may …
Google’s home-grown VR headset won’t need a smartphone or PC
After a rumor recently said Google is working on a better version of its virtual reality Cardboard headset, a detailed report indicates the upcoming device …
