Huge leak: Next-gen Nexus phone specs and release timing revealed
Android fans who are interested in buying new Nexus devices probably know that Google might do things a little differently this year. The company is …
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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Bad news: Galaxy Note 5 might not launch in Europe next month
Samsung is reportedly launching the Galaxy Note 5 and the Galaxy S6 edge Plus on August 21st, at least a month earlier than expected. The …
Ecocapsule gives you the eco-friendly camping experience of the future
Campers who love spending time in nature, or researchers who spend months in the wilderness, are probably looking at all sorts of smart ways to …
These Kondo life hacks will help you declutter your home
Looking for ways to keep your house in better shape than it currently is? Are you desperately looking to declutter your home and make it …
3 ways this tiny new SanDisk chip will significantly improve your next Android phone
One of the problems smartphone owners always complain about is local storage. We can’t have enough of it, and handset makers aren’t really ready to …
Huge SanDisk deal on Amazon: Up to 50% off microSD, flash drives and SSDs
Looking to buy more memory for your Android device or computer? You’re in luck, because SanDisk’s memory products are included in Amazon’s Gold Box Deal of …
Galaxy Note 5 release date revealed in new report
Recent rumors said that Samsung will launch the Galaxy Note 5 a lot earlier than expected, so that the flagship phone will actually have a …
If you don’t want to give your photos to Google anymore, it’ll steal them
Google’s new Google Photos app has a bunch of new features users may appreciate, including automatic categorization and unlimited storage and backup, but the service …
A cord-cutter’s dream come true: Apple finally cracks networks in time for fall Apple TV refresh
Apple might not be working on a standalone TV set of its own, but the company is still interested in changing the way you watch …
Watch live: New Horizons spacecraft reaches Pluto
It took us over nine years to travel more than 3 billion miles through space to reach the farthest planet in our solar system, but we finally made …
Why London police will arrest you for charging your iPhone on a train
You’d think that charging your iPhone or Android handset on a train in London would be perfectly acceptable, but that’s not at all the case. …
This is probably why you snore
Yes, sleeping on your back means you’re more likely to snore and wake up your significant other, which is something you have probably discovered for yourself. …
Life hack: Hidden trick helps you navigate New York’s Central Park without Google Maps
Did you ever get lost in New York’s gorgeous Central Park? If you did, then you have to know there’s an extremely simple trick to …
First ever death-defying quadruple BMX backflip captured on video
Riding a BMX bike might be an easy task for anyone who knows how to handle one, but you’re about to see a video that …
An age-old tradition may die with Windows 10
Microsoft is getting ready to release Windows 10, a new PC operating system that will be available as a free download for a large number of …
Welsh government speaks in Klingon to answer UFO questions
If you’re working for the government, how would you handle UFO-related questions? You could choose to give a non-answer or deny that anything like that even …
Professional cuddlers, chicken sexers and 3 other strange jobs you didn’t know existed
Looking for a new job? Does it matter if it’s a profession that people are familiar with? Or are you looking for a more exotic …
‘Heroes Reborn’ trailer: It might be time to save the cheerleader again
If you loved the original Heroes TV series, you’re probably anxious to see NBC’s revival of the show set to debut on September 24th. After …
One of the best Google Maps features just got even better
Google Maps is one of the most widely used applications on smartphones, but there are plenty of neat tricks that some iPhone and Android users …
Apple is playing it safe with 12.9-inch iPad Pro launch, new report says
A bigger, 12.9-inch iPad Pro has been in the making quite a while, according to various rumors. However, Apple kept delaying the launch though a …
Huge trailer leak: Watch the first ‘Suicide Squad’ teaser right here
With Comic-Con in full swing last week it’s no wonder that the first teaser trailer of an upcoming superhero movie has been leaked, after being …
Which ice cream brand has the most cookie dough?
You know that feeling you get when you have to hunt for the cookie dough in the cookie dough ice cream? You know, the ice cream …
The smallest Bluetooth headset in the world is blowing up on Kickstarter
Motorola’s Moto Hint is definitely one of the most interesting Bluetooth headsets around, or at least that used to be the case until Dot arrived. …
The awful things you have to do to survive at Facebook
Some people may describe Facebook as the best places to work in the tech industry, but that’s not always the case, as not everyone who’s been …
Funny cat video: Cucumber scares the bejesus out of an unsuspecting cat
Picture this: you’re relaxed and about to finish your meal, as you would do on an ordinary day, thinking about relaxing or what’s next on your …
Retina MacBook Pro ‘Staingate’ might be getting its own class action suit
“Staingate” is yet another issue that Apple has to deal with, and this particular “gate” concerns the Retina MacBook Pro. More than 2,500 people have been affected …
This is when Google will release its next Nexus phone
Google is largely expected to launch two Nexus smartphones this year, something the company has never done in the past. According to many unconfirmed reports, LG …
Texting is terrible for your body – these are 4 horrible things it does to you
Addiction isn’t the only side-effect of owning a smart gadget such as a phone or tablet. The more we use them, especially phones, the more …
How scary is the iPhone 6s? WSJ says Samsung is pushing up its Galaxy Note 5 launch
Samsung has announced every Galaxy Note flagship in its history at the beginning of September, during the German IFA trade show. But after four years, that’s apparently …
Video: How to install iOS 9 public beta on your iPhone or iPad
Apple has finally released its first-ever public iOS beta, which is available to download and install on any compatible device, including old gadgets like the …
