Samsung thinks you need a house full of Galaxy gadgets to brighten your Christmas
Samsung on Tuesday released a new promo video to kick off the holiday season, highlighting several Galaxy-branded devices and other Samsung products, with the help …
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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How to stop your friends from seeing when you read their Facebook and WhatsApp messages
Texting apps on smartphones are very popular with users, and third-party social apps with instant messaging features are gaining ground as well. But most of them …
LG is already rolling out Lollipop for its best phone of the year
Just as previously teased, LG’s top Android handset of the year is receiving its official Android 5.0 Lollipop update a lot faster than initially expected, …
Here are two ways your iPhone might be killing you softly
For many people nowadays, smartphones such as the iPhone (and any other similar device running Android, Windows Phone, BlackBerry, and other mobile operating systems) are …
Best Buy has a huge Nexus 9 deal for you… but there’s a catch
On top of the many Black Friday 2014 discounts on a variety of electronic devices that Best Buy has already prepared for you, the retailer …
Video: Check out Apple’s hilarious new iPhone 6 commercials
Apple has released a couple of new 30-second iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus TV commercials, following the same theme it has used for various similar …
Google takes over Times Square with massive, interactive Android billboard
Even though Android is the dominating smartphone platform when it comes to market share, enjoying huge popularity in many markets, Google appears to be interested …
The most advanced malware yet has been spying on you for years
Security researchers have discovered a highly advanced malware program, called Regin, that have been used for spying purposes for at least six years. First discovered …
The ultimate Black Friday 2014 cheatsheet
With Black Friday 2014 fast approaching, buyers looking to score some amazing Black Friday deals should already be preparing for the major sale event of …
The FCC won’t decide net neutrality’s fate this year
The net neutrality debate is poised to extend well into 2015, as this crucial matter is neither on the FCC’s agenda on Friday, nor in …
Amazon reportedly developing a new weapon to combat Netflix
In order to better compete against rivals like Netflix, Amazon may launch a free, ad-supported streaming video service at some point early next year, The …
Here’s who is tracking your smartphone – and how to stop them
One of the problems with smartphones is that spy agencies and advertisers can use them to collect data and keep tabs on users, as many reports have …
Latest Google Maps update brings awesome new features to Android
Google has a new Google Maps version out, Android Police reports, which brings some neat new features to this popular Google service. Google Maps 9.1 …
Here is everything on sale at Walmart for Cyber Monday
After already kicking off a huge pre-Black Friday sale and revealing its full Black Friday 2014 deals, Walmart on Friday announced details for its Cyber Monday 2014 …
Everything you need to know about Amazon’s crazy Black Friday doorbuster deals
Amazon has announced its Black Friday 2014 sale plans, joining the many other retailers competing fiercely for customers’ business on the most important shopping day of the …
Walmart’s pre-Black Friday sale kicks off with huge savings
After announcing on Wednesday that it’ll offer a week of extended pre-Black Friday deals starting November 21st, with special prices on some hot items including the iPad …
How to boost Nexus 6 performance… and why you can’t do it just yet
Google’s recently released and hard-to-find Nexus 6 is likely the company’s best Nexus smartphone to date, but it can of course still be improved. In fact, …
You might get an iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus this Christmas after all
During its latest earnings call, Apple revealed that it’s selling every iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus it can make, suggesting that some buyers might …
Complex Android malware believed to have infected up to 4.5M smartphones in the U.S.
As many as 4.5 million American Android smartphone users may have been fooled into somehow downloading a complex malicious program on their devices since January …
Video: This Apple Watch app will tell you when you’re going to die
Remember Deadline? That sweet $0.99 iPhone app that uses various tools at its disposal to tell you when you’re going to die, and even offers you …
How to fix Yosemite’s Wi-Fi bugs, which are still present in OS X 10.10.1
Some Mac users who updated their devices to OS X Yosemite soon discovered certain Wi-Fi connectivity and performance issues, which Apple acknowledged and tried to …
Foxconn is urgently building a new $2.6B display factory just for Apple
Apple is willing to do anything necessary to make sure it has a steady flow of components from suppliers when it comes to its best-selling …
You can no longer trick Walmart into selling you a brand new PS4 for $90
Some crafty customers looking to spend no more than $89.99 on a brand-new PlayStation 4 console this holiday season have already taken advantage of Walmart’s …
New predictions suggest Apple Watch sales will be even crazier than most people think
Apple will launch the Apple Watch next year, and the company is expected to sell anywhere from 30 million to 40 million smartwatches in its first …
Why the government keeps telling you iPhone encryption will eventually kill a child
The U.S. government doesn’t appreciate the increased personal data protection measures tech companies including Apple, Google and others offer their American and international customers following …
Best Buy’s huge Black Friday deals begin right now!
Walmart is not the only major retailer ready to sell you cheaper gadgets even before Black Friday 2014 kicks off, as Best Buy also has …
Here’s why your iPhone 6 doesn’t have an unbreakable sapphire display
Apple had long been rumored to add an ultra-strong sapphire glass display to this year’s iPhone 6 models, made in partnership with GT Advanced Technologies, …
This is why there are no more ‘free’ apps in Apple’s App Stores
In addition to clearly marking which iOS and OS X apps in the App Store and Mac App Store have in-app purchase options, Apple has taken one more …
FTC cracks down on massive ‘PC cleaner’ security scam
The Federal Trade Commission and the State of Florida on Wednesday announced plans on fighting a type of online scam that cons unsuspecting PC users into …
This tiny cardboard capsule is exactly what the iPhone doctor ordered
No matter how big smartphone batteries are, smartphone users still often must rely on external battery packs to keep them going, so it’s no wonder the accessory …
