How to run Windows 10 Technical Preview on top of Yosemite for free
Mac users curious to see how Microsoft’s latest operating system update looks and feels like can run the Windows 10 Technical Preview on their OS …
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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Meet the $399 Android tablet that looks like a Surface Pro and brings Windows-like productivity
It sounds too good to be true – and it might very well be, considering the issues with crowdfunding campaigns we’ve seen before. That said, the $39 Surface …
EU: Don’t use Facebook if you’re worried about NSA snooping
The many Snowden revelations, which have detailed the advanced spying and mass data collection operations conducted by some of the world’s most important agencies including the …
Why location data is one of the most coveted details apps collect about you
A new study from Carnegie Mellon reveals that smartphone applications collect location-related data a lot more than you think. And as Wired reports, and it’s …
Study: When it comes to security, smartphone users aren’t very smart
Even though you may be familiar with how your smartphone works and the various security issues that threaten your privacy, chances are that if you’re also …
I’m tired of people whining about how expensive the Apple Watch is
Yes, Apple will sell some of the most expensive smartwatches you can possibly buy this year, especially the gold Apple Watch Edition version that can …
You must be this short to ride this awesome electric car
Meet Twizy, a Renault electric car – well, better described as a quadricycle – that offers a 60-mile range at a maximum speed of 50mph… …
Watch: The ‘Entourage’ trailer you’ve been waiting for
After eight seasons on HBO, the Entourage gang is ready for the big screen, five years after the show was canceled. The upcoming movie is …
T-Mobile’s new Galaxy S6 deal may be too good to pass up
Android fans looking to get their hands on either the Galaxy S6 or the Galaxy S6 edge should really check out what T-Mobile is offering. In fact, …
How to enable one of the best security features in Android Lollipop
One of the best built-in features of Android 5.0 Lollipop focuses on security and privacy, even though it comes with one unwelcome side effect: a hit …
How to pretend you own the Galaxy S6 right now
The Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge will soon be available in stores, but until then, users looking to test the phones’ software can do …
One way Galaxy S6 prepares you for a future without Android
One of the main features of the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge is Samsung’s welcomed new take on user interface. The company has taken …
This is the Windows 10 news you’ve been waiting to hear
Microsoft is slowly sharing more exciting news about its upcoming major operating system update, and the company on Tuesday made one more revelation about Windows …
Boeing’s crazy plan to use Star Wars-like force fields to protect vehicles from explosions
We’re a long way from having to develop technology capable of fending off alien attacks like we see in sci-fi movies. All the same, Boeing has …
This might just be the best Android Smart TV your money can’t buy
Anyone looking for a new Smart TV, possibly one powered by Android, should definitely check out the new Mi TV 2. There are two models, …
Watch: This 8-bit recreation of ‘The Walking Dead’ is amazing
AMC’s The Walking Dead is already a hit TV series that doesn’t need any introduction, so it’s not really surprising to see it get a special 8-bit …
March Madness, and sadness: The story behind the crying Villanova girl’s viral video
Basketball fans following this year’s March Madness probably saw the Villanova piccolo girl crying her heart out on TV this weekend without even missing a …
Meet Magzet, the tiny gadget that brings Apple’s MagSafe tech to audio jacks
Apple’s proprietary MagSafe charging technology, used in all MacBooks except for the brand new 12-inch Retina MacBook, has prevented countless accidents from damaging Apple laptops. …
Watch: Tesla’s unreleased Model X gets caught on video
In addition to releasing new software updates to existing car models, Tesla is working on some brand new toys, Green Car Report reminds us. In …
The killer feature for next year’s Galaxy S7 might have just been revealed
Samsung finally unveiled the kind of Galaxy S smartphone fans want, one that offers a glimpse into the future — at least when it comes …
You can now preorder the amazing water bottle that wants to change the world
After unveiling its clean water vision a few days ago by announcing a new filter capable of cleaning 99.99999% of germs and bacteria usually found in …
It looks like ditching the Galaxy S6’s bloatware won’t be so easy
After Galaxy S6 screenshots emerged a few days ago suggesting that preloaded default apps on the Galaxy S6 including Google, Samsung and Microsoft apps, can …
One more reason to get excited about Windows 10
The Windows 10 operating system is the Microsoft’s most ambitious project to date, as the company thinks it has figured out how to offer customers …
Watch: Spectacular Vines show Earth like you’ve never seen before
If you’re the type of person who loves looking at spectacular video clips of Earth taken from outer space, then we’ve got a page for …
This is how Interstellar should have ended
Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar was an immense success, but in case you didn’t like the ending, you should know Jonathan Nolan had an entirely different concept for …
Woz really hopes Apple will release its own car
It seems the rumors are true and Apple is indeed working on a vehicle project of its own, although we likely won’t see an actual car …
This amazing 1-inch cube fits on your keychain and may be the only smartphone accessory you’ll ever need
No matter what platform you use, you probably still have some major complaints about your smartphone, with battery life and storage being the most prominent …
Latest beta gives us new hints about what’s to come in iOS 8.3
Apple’s upcoming iOS 8.3 update will bring a new set of settings for downloading free content from the iTunes and the App Store, thus allowing users …
Leak: Forget the One M9, this is the HTC phone you’ve been waiting for
HTC only announced a single HTC One M9 version at Mobile World Congress, even though various reports suggested that a slightly bigger “Plus” model would …
Google quietly added an insanely cool security feature to Android Lollipop
Even though some Android device makers have already rolled out devices with embedded fingerprint sensors that offer users added security features, Google has yet to make …
