I just flew 1,000 miles and I still can’t buy the Apple Watch tomorrow
What do you do when your country isn’t part of the initial Apple Watch launch wave? Naturally, you try to order one online from one …
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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New official videos detail three of the most important Apple Watch features
Apple isn’t finished posting how-to Apple Watch videos that highlight some of the most important features of the smartwatch. The device proposes some new gestures …
Here’s where to line up for the Apple Watch on Friday to actually buy one
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How to sign up for Google’s daring ‘Project Fi’ wireless service right now
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New Windows 10 release offers preview of two other core apps
Insiders who signed up for the Windows 10 Technical Preview beta program should know there’s a new release in town, build version 10061. The new …
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The Apple Watch is currently available for preorder in nine markets and it’ll remain a “preorder” device even after the official April 24th date arrives. Despite …
Apple already has a fix for your ‘broken’ Retina MacBook
The Retina MacBook laptop is definitely a head-turner, sparking some controversy around some of Apple’s choices for its boldest notebook design yet. However, it appears …
Video: iOS 9 concept reimagines one of the iPhone’s most important features
Apple will undoubtedly show off the future of iOS at WWDC in June, but until iOS 9 is unveiled in all its glory, creative designers …
Major new LG G4 details: Stunning camera quality and display secrets revealed
After a massive LG G4 leak revealed almost everything there is to know about the device, new details about the upcoming Android flagship smartphone have …
Massive comparison pits the Apple Watch against every top rival
Choosing a smartwatch right now is a decision that’s mostly made based on the mobile operating system you currently favor. The Apple Watch only works …
Samsung explains why the Galaxy S6’s TouchWiz is better than anything else around
Samsung is far from done promoting the main features of its brand new Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge smartphones. After launching a variety of …
Video: This concept envisions what might be in store for Android 6.0
Google’s Lollipop is the best version of Android to date, one that many users have yet to receive on their Android devices. But there’s already excitement in …
Tesla’s not-so-secret home batteries confirmed for late April launch
Tesla is indeed going to launch some new batteries during its April 30th event, BuzzFeed has learned, as the company on Tuesday briefly informed investors of what’s …
WSJ: Google’s game-changing wireless service is launching today
In an unexpected move, Google may launch its wireless service on Wednesday, The Wall Street Journal has learned, confirming some of the recent details that …
‘Rootpipe’ OS X Yosemite security vulnerability not as patched as initially believed
A “Rootpipe” backdoor in various Mac OS X versions, or a security flaw that could give hackers full access to a Mac without authentication, was …
The funniest thing you’ll read today: A special Craigslist ad for a slightly used Star Destroyer
The amazing Star Wars: Episode VII trailer that was released a few days ago has already spawned a bunch of clever responses, including a Lego …
Video: Watch the amazing battle in the all new ‘Tomorrowland’ trailer
Sci-Fi movie fans looking for new releases this year should have plenty of reasons to be excited, considering the many new trailers teasing all the upcoming …
Stream HBO Now through a VPN service and HBO might cancel your account
If you’re a paying HBO Now subscriber and have no idea what a VPN is, your account is safe. However, if you happen to love HBO’s new …
Haunting photos reveal a hidden part of New York City that’s been abandoned for decades
So you think you know everything there is to know about New York City, do you? Then you might be pleasantly surprised to discover a …
Rooting the Galaxy S6 and S6 edge disables one of their unique features
We already know that U.S. carriers are removing certain apps from the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge. But you should also know that rooting the device yourself …
Do this now: Set up all your passwords the Snowden way
A few weeks ago, Last Week Tonight’s John Oliver travelled all the way to Russia to interview Edward Snowden. Snowden, of course is responsible for numerous leaks that …
1,500 iPhone apps have a serious flaw that hackers can easily exploit
While security companies usually detail vulnerabilities in Android that hackers can use for malicious purposes, analytics service SourceDNA uncovered an encryption flaw that may affect as …
There might be a 4-inch iPhone 7 in your future after all
Apple is reportedly making two or three new iPhones this year, depending on what the latest rumor says. Some sources claim Apple has a new …
Finally, a sensible explanation of why you can’t buy the Apple Watch this Friday
Apple won’t sell you a smartwatch in stores this weekend, as you hoped it would, and the Apple Watch won’t be available in retail stores …
Don’t panic: Your preordered Apple Watch is already en route to you
The Apple Watch is officially launching this Friday, according to Apple’s original plans, though the company has already ditched that April 24th launch date from …
How to make sure one of Apple Watch’s key health features works
In addition to providing notifications, the Apple Watch is also supposed to be a powerful fitness and health gadget designed to both motivate you and record …
The world’s most obnoxious fitness app is coming to the Apple Watch
Anyone who has ever tried Carrot Fit at least once can tell you how delightfully annoying the fitness app is. It’ll make fun of you …
The custom smartphone keyboard is here to stay… and it’s only getting smarter
The one smartphone feature we take for granted every day, one that has evolved into an app category of its own, is the virtual keyboard. There …
How to make sure your Apple Watch doesn’t give you a skin rash
In addition to worrying about when their preordered unit will ship in a reasonable time frame, some Apple Watch buyers might also be wondering whether the …
Gorgeous virtual Apple Watch teardown shows the insane amount of technology Apple packs into a tiny device
You might not be able to buy an Apple Watch in Apple retail stores until June and the device you preordered may not arrive for many more weeks to …
