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 …
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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One way Galaxy S6 prepares you for a future without Android
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Boeing’s crazy plan to use Star Wars-like force fields to protect vehicles from explosions
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This might just be the best Android Smart TV your money can’t buy
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March Madness, and sadness: The story behind the crying Villanova girl’s viral video
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Meet Magzet, the tiny gadget that brings Apple’s MagSafe tech to audio jacks
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Watch: Tesla’s unreleased Model X gets caught on video
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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
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One more reason to get excited about Windows 10
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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 …
Watch: Forget work, procrastination has a magic future
Forget about playing addictive mobile games or stalking your friends on Facebook while you’re supposed to be working. The future of procrastination already looks much better …
The one thing you’ll love about the Galaxy S6’s bloatware
With the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge, Samsung is finally taking a different approach to preloaded bloatware that many Android fans will certainly appreciate: …
How Windows 10 plans to fight Apple Pay and Samsung Pay
The final Windows 10 builds for desktop and smartphone are yet to be released, but more details about the features Windows fans should expect from …
Learning new languages will literally make you see the world differently
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Meet JIVR, the electric bike that brings cycling to the 21st century
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Facebook fixed a bug that gave apps access to your private photos
A security researcher recently discovered certain iOS and Android apps were able to see your private Facebook photos without your knowledge. Upon being informed about the matter, Facebook only …
Watch: Top Gear fans show support by Jeremy Clarkson by driving a tank to the BBC
Top Gear fans are likely aware the show has been canceled after one of its stars got himself suspended for allegedly punching a producer. As …
This could be Microsoft’s next major move in its plan to pry Android away from Google
Recent reports have revealed that Microsoft has come up with a clever plan to steal Android users even if they never by Lumia devices by …
Meet Vector, the affordable smartwatch with purported 30-day battery life
If you’ve been hung up on early smartwatches’ weak battery lives, then Vector is a watchmaker you’re going to want to key your eye on. Vector this …
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The total eclipse of the sun came and went on Friday morning, though many people were out of luck when it came to actually enjoying the …
