Microsoft releases two more major Windows 10 apps
After making Project Spartan available to Windows 10 Insiders via a software update earlier this week, Microsoft on Tuesday announced two more apps that’ll certainly …
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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This incredibly expensive electric bike will go well with your gold Apple Watch
People who are still complaining about the price of the gold Apple Watch will probably also freak out reading about the Titanio 29er, an impressively light-weight …
These are the Star Wars characters you deserve
The Star Wars universe is an amazing source of inspiration for all sorts of tricks and stunts, whether they’re force shields patents or Imperial Speeder …
With the SnapPower Charger you’ll never need an iPhone adapter again
How many times have you turned a room upside down to find a missing USB adapter for your iPhone or Android device? If that’s happened to …
The WhatsApp feature you’ve been dying for is finally here… if you use Android
Wireless carriers have one more reason to hate WhatsApp, as Facebook’s popular messaging platform is about to get even better… and more potentially threatening to their bottom …
Watch: The gorgeous Galaxy S6 TouchWiz UI that could have been
Samsung’s Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge flagships come with a significantly improved TouchWiz user interface on top of Lollipop (even though bloatware levels are …
Warning: Your Uber account might be up for sale on the black market
Hackers may have hit Uber and stolen user account details including log-in credentials, full names, the last four digits of credit card numbers and telephone …
Shocker: Facebook tracks absolutely everyone in the EU, regardless of personal preferences
A new study that looked into Facebook’s privacy practices in the European Union reveals that Facebook seemingly tracks everyone in the region, regardless of personal preferences. Whether you’re signed …
Forget the Galaxy S6 edge, Samsung is already planning a better curved phone
The Galaxy S6 edge might be the best-looking phone Samsung has ever made, even if the curved screen has yet to really find value on mobile …
Copying the iPhone 6 is already paying off for Samsung
Samsung is yet to announce record launch numbers for the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge, currently available for preorder in a variety of markets, …
You can finally test Windows 10’s most exciting new feature: Project Spartan browser
Instead of simply upgrading Internet Explorer and changing the user’s perception about Microsoft’s old Internet browser, the company is taking a new approach to Internet browsing with …
Gogoro, the Tesla of electric scooters, is getting its big debut in Taipei this week
Gogoro Smartscooter is the name of a bold electric scooter project that was first detailed at CES 2015 in early January. In short, the proposed scooter …
You can actually play Super Mario 64 in your web browser right now
It’ll be a while until you’ll be able to play Nintendo games on mobile devices, but that doesn’t mean you have to hurry and purchase …
The Walking Dead’s 3rd and 4th seasons get remade into awesome 8-bit video games
After recreating the first two The Walking Dead seasons in the form of an old-timey 8-bit game, CineFix is back with a similar video on YouTube that features the main events …
How to stream HBO Now on your TV even without an Apple TV
HBO Now is, for the time being, available exclusively to Apple customers who own either iOS or OS X devices. But Business Insider has found a …
You need to check out Ricky Gervais’s hilarious new Netflix ads
Ricky Gervais, the creator of the original British Office series, recently shot a few hilarious commercials to promote the popular streaming service Netflix as it makes …
Don’t even think of dunking your Galaxy S6 edge underwater
Samsung’s new Galaxy S6 models aren’t waterproof like their predecessor is, but they can still handle a little water – at least that’s what a new video from …
Samsung says there’s really no reason to buy last year’s Galaxy S5
Samsung on Monday published an infographic on its blog, showing the differences between this year’s Galaxy S6 flagship and last year’s Galaxy S5, suggesting there’s …
This might be our first look at the case from the rumored 4-inch iPhone 6c
Reports already suggest that Apple is working on three new iPhone models for 2015, including the expected “S” sequels for the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 …
Watch: Can this insane torture test kill the Galaxy S6 edge?
One of the obvious concerns with the Galaxy S6 edge is related to the phone’s curved display, which might not handle some drops as gracefully as …
HTC’s new phablet might be even better than the One M9
The HTC One M9 is the only flagship smartphone HTC announced so far this year, in spite of reports that said a slightly bigger HTC …
8 sci-fi movie gadgets that might soon become real products
Some of the wild tech concepts shown in sci-fi movies are closer than ever to becoming real, and The Wall Street Journal has listed eight …
I never thought I’d enjoy a Carly Rae Jespen video… until I saw Tom Hanks dance in one
Tom Hanks needs no further introductions – he’s one of the best actors out there and I don’t think I’ve ever missed any of his …
The first Google robot worth truly getting excited for
It’s not a secret that Google is interested in robotics and that’s developing its own robots with technology purchased from no less than eight robotics …
How the Retina MacBook is already influencing rivals
Apple’s recently announced 12-inch Retina MacBook is not even available to consumers yet, but it’s already having an impact on competing devices, as rivals are already looking at adopting …
Leaked pics may reveal LG’s massive new ‘G4 Note’ phablet
We know LG is working on some hot Android handsets that will come out in 2015 and recent leaks from xda-developers have revealed that a high-end G4 model, …
Do this now: Secure your home Wi-Fi network with just one click
Recent reports have shown that Wi-Fi routers are frequent targets for hackers who try to reroute some of the Internet traffic from the homes of unsuspecting …
MacBooks with gigantic 10TB SSDs might soon be a reality
All of the MacBook laptops Apple is currently selling come with flash storage on board, which significantly improves their overall performance. Moreover, putting an SSD into …
Windows 10 free vs. paid: (Almost) everything you need to know
Since January when it first confirmed the news, Microsoft repeated time and again that the upcoming Windows 10 upgrade will be available as a free download …
Not even HTC can tell the difference between the One M9 and M8
The HTC One M9 is one of the best Android phones you can buy right now, just like its predecessors. But unlike in previous years, HTC …
