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 …
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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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 …
One reason to love Chromebooks even if you don’t want one
Google’s Chromebooks have been popular with some consumers because of their cheap prices, which give anyone looking for a web-focused computing experience access to a …
Best Buy has an awesome deal for people who preorder the Galaxy S6
A recent rumor said that Best Buy will start Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge preorders on March 27, offering customers who purchase either model …
This is our first look at one of the main Windows 10 features for phones
Microsoft’s Windows 10 update is coming to both desktop and mobile devices later this year, with the former’s features having been thoroughly demoed so far. …
The amazing Ikea project that you’ll hopefully never have to use
Ikea isn’t only using its furniture building know-how to create some interesting pieces for your home, but it’s also working on projects that could be …
Apple has a clever iPhone plan to quietly win over China
China is slowly becoming Apple’s main iPhone market and Apple has a new initiative in place to help it sell more iPhones while simultaneously increasing market …
Watch: The one Game of Thrones character who won’t die in Season 5
Game of Thrones is without a doubt one of the best series currently on TV, and with season 5 upon us fans are probably wondering …
Meet Pivot, the amazing app that offers location-based ‘tunnels’ to the past
What if you could instantly pick up your phone to learn more details about a certain historical landmark or your location and then get visual …
Scary exploit may let hackers target nearly 50% of Android phones with malware
Malware is never an easy subject for Android device owners. Savvy users usually say the matter is overblown and that they know how to protect …
Could the Galaxy S6 edge be an even bigger hit than Samsung imagined?
A new report from South Korean publication ETnews reveals that Samsung is scrambling to increase Galaxy S6 edge production, as the device is a lot …
The grim truth about the Galaxy S6 and bloatware
Samsung hasn’t completely fixed the bloatware issue with its flagship Galaxy models, Gizmodo reports after it found that the Galaxy S6 has “as much bloatware as ever” …
T-Mobile beats AT&T’s full HTC One M9 price
T-Mobile and AT&T on Thursday both unveiled preorder details for the HTC One M9. Buyers looking to score the new HTC flagship handset should know …
