Why Microsoft paid $250M for one of the greatest Android and iPhone keyboard apps of all time
Microsoft on Wednesday confirmed it purchased one of the greatest Android and iPhone keyboard apps of all time, paying $250 million for it, according to …
Chris Smith has been covering consumer electronics ever since the iPhone revolutionized the industry in 2007. When he’s not writing about the most recent tech news for BGR, he closely follows the events in Marvel’s Cinematic Universe and other blockbuster franchises.
Outside of work, you’ll catch him streaming new movies and TV shows, or training to run his next marathon.
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Windows 10 becomes an automatic download, even if you don’t want the upgrade
Microsoft will start forcing Windows 10 updates on machines that are eligible for the free upgrade as soon as this week. And you won’t be …
Galaxy S7: Samsung’s not even trying to hide the new ‘Edge’ anymore
Much has been written about Samsung’s desire to keep its flagship devices a secret, but the South Korean titan has never really been able to …
Torrent streaming site declares war on ‘righteous content monopolies’ – and it might win
To the dismay of content rights owners, which Popcorn Time calls “righteous content monopolies,” the popular streaming service isn’t quite ready to be wiped off the face …
Netflix has no chance of winning the battle against VPN pirates
If you’re paying for Netflix in your local market but use a VPN service to access Netflix content from a different country, namely the U.S., …
Forget Jon Snow, new Game of Thrones season will bring ‘so many shocks’
Jon Snow still is the hottest Game of Thrones topic, but as we get closer to Season 6 more interesting details have begun to pop up. …
Extensive Galaxy S7 preview says we’re in for the best Samsung smartphone yet
We have just a little less than three weeks to go until Samsung unveils its Galaxy S7 series at MWC 2016, but the smartphone was …
Gmail and WhatsApp each have more than 1 billion active monthly users
Not many companies can brag with such successful apps, but Google and Facebook are no ordinary online services providers. Both Gmail and WhatsApp have more …
Fed up by slow Internet service, Comcast customer finds an ingenious way to fight back
If you’ve got the skills to pull it off, there’s a very simple thing you can do to simultaneously shame and troll your ISP for …
Touchscreens could soon evolve way beyond 3D Touch
I’d never want to use a built-in physical keyboard on any device that has a touchscreen display, though some companies insist on coming up with …
The science behind the perfect cup of coffee
You probably drink coffee every morning, but why should you settle for mediocre coffee when you could have it so much better? Looking at various …
The 2,001 things we like most in the world, according to Facebook
Facebook is the most popular social network in the world. With over 1.4 billion users, Facebook has something for everybody and most users come back …
The Galaxy S7 might not be the most exciting thing Samsung unveils this month
The Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge will be Samsung’s 2016 flagship smartphones. Set to be unveiled during a special event in Barcelona, Spain, later …
How the Iowa caucus works, as explained with Legos
It’s that time again, the one candidates from both parties have been waiting for. The Iowa caucus kicks off this year’s quest for presidential nominations, and …
‘Game of Thrones’ star Gwendoline Christie confirms Captain Phasma role for ‘Star Wars VIII’
What does Game of Thrones and Star Wars have in common? If you thought Gwendoline Christie, then you’re right on the money. The actress plays …
Quick tips to speed up your home Wi-Fi and improve coverage
I can’t remember the last time I asked someone for an Ethernet cable to plug into a computer so I can get some decent Internet. …
Surprise: Most of your Facebook friends aren’t really friends
Do you know anyone who’s constantly bragging about their increasing number of friends on Facebook? Well, it looks like they shouldn’t because it turns out …
Deadpool, Batman v. Superman, Nine Lives and 6 more movie trailers from this week
It’s been a busy week for trailers, teasers and TV commercials for upcoming movie releases, boosted by last week’s football playoffs, which helped encourage filmmakers …
Galaxy S7’s release date looks set for March 11
With the risk of sounding like a broken record, we’re going to tell you once again that one of this year’s most anticipated new smartphones …
Video reveals the surprising ways Adam Sandler’s movies are all connected
Not long ago, Quentin Tarantino confirmed what many believed to be true for years: His movies are all connected and they all take place within the …
Apple’s Netflix rival might be unveiled later this year alongside iPhone 7
Apple has not canned its TV plans, and a new report says Apple is looking to ink deals for exclusive TV shows that would be …
The first thing we know about ‘Star Wars: Episode IX’
More and more cinematographers are taking a stand against the advancements of digital technology when it comes to movie making, and it looks like Star Wars: …
Samsung’s Galaxy S7 will extend its lead over the iPhone in one key area
Should we be concerned about the Galaxy S7’s battery life when it launches in the coming months or did Samsung come up with ways to further …
3D video render shows LG G5 based on leaked design images
In late February, LG will unveil the LG G5 during a special media event in Barcelona, Spain, but the web is buzzing with leaks already.
Apple’s 2016 MacBook rollout timeline purportedly revealed
They might not be iPhones, but Apple’s MacBooks and Macs are still relevant players in the PC business. And while Apple may not have anything to …
Bing’s pre-debate prediction: Trump will win Iowa and all other Republican primaries next month
Microsoft’s Bing search engine is very accurate at predicting things. Whether it’s sports results, American Idol winners or politics, Bing’s really good. And Bing already has …
$1 iPhone 6s deal might not even be the best thing about getting a new iPhone at Best Buy
If you’re still not convinced whether you should make the jump to Apple’s iPhone 6s, a brand new Best Buy deal might help convince you …
How to find out if the AC wall adapters Apple just recalled might electrocute you
Apple on Thursday announced a voluntary recall of AC wall plug adapters included in the box along with some Macs, Apple World Travel Adapter Kits, and …
These are the hottest iPhone 7 concepts we’ve seen so far
Apple posted its report detailing its Christmas quarter earlier this week, prompting many to wonder whether or not Apple is doomed… again. Of course, that’s how many people reacted …
Apple’s iPhone 5se already in production, targeting emerging markets
Apple’s upcoming new 4-inch iPhone, the iPhone 5se as detailed in a recent report, is apparently in production, and will target emerging markets.
