Windows 10 is already on 14 million PCs, and the rush to upgrade is far from over
Windows 10 is probably the most exciting Windows update we’ve seen in years. A massive number of Windows 7 and Windows 8 users have already …
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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WSJ: How Google wants to fix its broken Glass
Google has admitted its beta Glass launch was a mistake, but that doesn’t mean the company is giving up on the project. Google has stopped …
Hackers can now crack Wi-Fi enabled ‘smart’ sniper rifles
If a device is connected to a wireless network, chances are some talented hackers will find a way to take advantage of its software flaws …
Watch these stunning YouTube 360 virtual reality videos right now
YouTube 360 videos are the closest thing to virtual reality that you can experience on your computer right now that don’t require any sort of …
Which state would win if America declared war on itself? A former Marine has the answer
Ever wondered which U.S. state would emerge as the winner if a war broke out between all the American states? What if there was no USA …
An insane person’s guide to ditching Windows 10 and going back to Windows 8.1
So, you’ve installed Windows 10 on your laptop, tablet or desktop and for some reason, you don’t like what Microsoft has done to fix the …
Forget the blue screen of death, Windows 10 has the silliest error message yet
It looks like Windows 10 has fixed a lot of issues users had with Windows 7 and Windows 8, even though not all pre-release bugs …
Microsoft has already released its first big Windows 10 update – here’s how to get it
Windows 10 was released just yesterday — follow these steps to avoid waiting in line if you still haven’t received your upgrade confirmation — but there’s already …
Where’s the best pizza in America?
There’s never a bad time to eat pizza, especially since there are so many crazy ways of cooking this tasty meal. However, pizza fans looking for …
Motorola figured out how to fix the most annoying thing about Android
Motorola announced brand new Android hardware on Tuesday, including the sleek and affordable Moto X Pure Edition phablet and the significantly updated budget-friendly Moto G. But …
The latest big iPhone 6s leak brings some bad news along with it
Apple will launch the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus at some point in mid-September, with the devices already in production, according to some reports. …
High-res Galaxy Note 5 renders show us what the next major Android phablet will look like
Samsung has already confirmed it’s hosting a special media event on August 13th, just like recent reports claimed. At the press conference, it’ll likely unveil …
New Nexus 5 leak: This might be our first look at the phone’s case
Google is widely expected to release two new Nexus handsets this year, including a new LG Nexus 5 and a Huawei Nexus phablet. Both devices have …
Every WhatsApp and Viber user is going to love Google’s latest Google Now feature
If you happen to love Google Now and spend plenty of time on your smartphone texting, you should know that Google is rolling out a …
LG’s total Q2 smartphone profit is only enough money to buy 235 iPhones
It must be annoying to sell a boatload of smartphones and not make any serious money off them. Just ask LG! The Korean company’s second-quarter …
Edge: The story of how Microsoft’s Windows 10 Chrome browser killer came to be
Microsoft Edge, the brand-new browser shipping with Windows 10, is by far one of the most important features of the new operating system right alongside …
How much money do you have to save each day to become a millionaire at 65?
There are plenty of legal ways of becoming a millionaire, but you probably won’t be able to do it overnight. However, if you’re determined to …
Orbit Tower in London’s Olympic Park is about to become the world’s most insane slide
What do you do once the Olympic Games have long departed your town and you’re left with a bunch of structures conceived specifically for that event? Well …
Lexus’ real hoverboard finally has a release date – but don’t get too excited
The Lexus Slide hoverboard shown off in a teaser ad not long ago turned plenty of heads. It was meant to be more of a publicity …
Game-changing Qualcomm tech paves the way for iPhones with wireless charging
One smartphone feature iPhone users don’t have access to yet is true wireless charging. Sure, there are cases that enable the functionality and you can add …
How to check to see if your PC can run Windows 10
It’s finally Windows 10 day, which means plenty of Windows users will receive the free operating system upgrade beginning today. Users who preregistered to download the update …
Windows 10 on Mac gets always-on Cortana commands, but there’s a catch
It’s Windows 10 upgrade day today, which means many Windows users eligible for a free update will turn their Windows 7 and Windows 8 machines …
Spectacular Milky Way photos taken at Yellowstone Park
The picture you see above looks like a surrealist painting, but it’s not. It was taken by photographer Dave Lane, who photographed the Abyss Pool in …
White House: No pardon for Edward Snowden
The White House is not quite ready to give Edward Snowden a free pass. The former NSA contractor turned whistleblower made some of the most important …
Here’s how you can order the OnePlus 2
The most annoying issue with the OnePlus 2 isn’t its lack of an NFC chip or microSD slot. It’s that the company still isn’t ready for …
Cooler than the Batmobile? San Francisco police have an amazing amphibious bike
Yes, that’s a police vehicle in the image above and it’s one of three such contraptions the SFPD has in its fleet of vehicles. We’re …
Hilarious: Tom Cruise and Jimmy Fallon do famous ‘Top Gun’ duet
It’s probably been a while since you last saw Top Gun, but you probably remember that movie’s famous scene featuring a duet of You’ve Lost That …
Intel’s breakthrough new invention will fix all your memory issues and obliterate SSDs
How many times have you complained about the low amount of RAM or internal on your computer or smartphone? It turns out Intel and Micron have …
Windows 10: Don’t panic if you haven’t received the install files yet
It’s almost time for Windows users to upgrade to Windows 10 and Microsoft is getting ready to roll out the major operating system update to the …
Video: Semi truck sets new world record with a crazy 166-foot jump
Gregg Godfrey isn’t just any semi truck diver: In fact, he can perfectly parallel park right after setting a new world record for the world’s longest semi …
