Samsung has an amazing smartphone for ‘The Avengers’ sequel… too bad it’s not actually functional
It’s no secret anymore that you’ll see plenty of Samsung product placements in the upcoming The Avengers: Age of Ultron movie this summer, as the …
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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How Apple plans to make sure future iOS releases aren’t disasters like iOS 8.0.1
Apple’s recently released iOS 8 is already installed on almost 70% of existing iOS devices, but the launch was far from smooth, as Apple had to …
Amazon wants to make it even easier for you to buy stuff online
Amazon has been slowly rolling out a redesign for its website, The Verge reports, which is already available to a broader group of users in …
Paid apps will be more expensive for some iPhone, iPad and Mac users
Apple is about to increase paid apps prices for some users, the company told developers, with the change affecting both App Store and Mac App …
Apple’s future iPhones might have one surprising display feature
Apple has traditionally stuck with LCD displays in its various iPhones over the years but that might change in the future, according to a new …
Yes, there’s an accessory to help you take better selfies of your… other assets
If you thought selfie sticks were silly then you’ll probably hate this new smartphone accessory even more, but that’s only if you’re annoyed at people …
The Galaxy S6 ‘Edge’ might have some serious competition this year
Samsung has already released a smartphone with a strange display — the Galaxy Note Edge that has an “Edge” screen on the right side — …
Check out the tiniest processor coming out of CES 2015
The tech landscape has been flooded with a wide variety of interesting and quirky gadgets for the past few days as CES 2015 has gotten underway in Las Vegas. …
Apple may have sold 69M iPhones during Christmas quarter, shattering records and estimates
With almost three weeks to go until Apple announces its quarterly earnings for its first quarter of fiscal year 2015 (ending in December 2014), analysts …
Google is trying to fix a glitch that might break the Internet this year
2015 is going to be just a bit longer than other years, but you’ll hardly notice this abnormality, as scientists have only added a tiny …
Microsoft’s special ‘Spartan’ browser for Windows 10 gets further detailed
Microsoft on January 21st will make several announcements related to Windows 10, although it’s not clear whether project Spartan will be one of them. Various …
How Apple has dominated CES over the years without once showing up
Apple makes a point of not officially attending CES every year, though Apple execs might be seen roaming the CES floors from time to time, …
OnePlus teases some ‘surprise’ features for its next big smartphone
High-end specs and a low entry price were a killer combination for one of the most talked about Android handsets of last year, and the company …
At long last: An Android phone that can give you up to 320GB of storage
One of the issues with smartphones today, no matter what platform you choose, is that makers are still offering little on-board storage. Sure, there are …
Use this tiny storage dongle to make sure your iPhone has enough space to handle iOS 9
One of Apple’s problems with iOS devices, which became even more apparent after the launch of iOS 8, is limited storage available to the user …
Hackers’ worst nightmare continues as ‘The Interview’ hits more records online
The Interview is far from being a must-see movie, but that didn’t stop plenty of viewers from renting or purchasing the controversial comedy online, after …
New patent shows how bending iPhones could one day be a feature, not a bug
Apple appears to be very much interested in iPhones with flexible displays that could be folded into smaller devices without breaking. The company on Tuesday was …
HTC has finally found a purpose for UltraPixel cameras
HTC at CES 2015 unveiled a brand new mid-range Android smartphone that packs an interesting feature that photographers who love taking selfies on a regular basis …
Fix all your iPhone 6 battery problems with these brand new Mophie Juice Packs
Mophie, a well-known maker of iPhone cases that also double as external battery packs, announced on Tuesday at CES 2015 a new line of products that fit …
Meet ZBoard 2, the super-light electric skateboard of your dreams
Skateboarding fans looking for an even better board to get around town should check out the ZBoard 2, a brand-new crowdfunding project listed on Indiegogo. …
The first HomeKit accessories for your iPhone 6 are finally here
One of iOS 8’s most important features is HomeKit, which is Apple’s vision for connecting your home to your iOS mobile devices. The company has yet to announce …
Exclusive: First look at Microsoft’s brand new ‘Spartan’ project for Windows 10
A few days ago, a report revealed that Microsoft is secretly developing a special new web browser for Windows 10 dubbed Spartan. The company is …
It’s finally here: The first Android phone with as much RAM as your laptop
It’s no secret that Android device makers have been continuously pushing the limits when it comes to smartphone specs, and it was only a matter …
Mercedes unveils future of driving with autonomous self-driving hydrogen car
Google isn’t the only company out there interested in putting self-driving cars on the road, and the search giant may have some serious competition in …
One more crucial Galaxy S6 detail seems to have leaked
Samsung is reportedly demoing various Galaxy S6 versions at CES 2015, though the South Korean company is only showing the device to partners behind closed …
One company may have figured out wireless charging technology once and for all
The problem with current wireless charging devices is that in most cases a charging pad tied to the wall is needed for actually charging devices …
Meet the Boss, the world’s first Tor-certified Android smartphone
Even though it has a large 7-inch display that’s usually seen on tablets, the Boss is actually a dual-SIM Android smartphone that comes with Tor …
D-Link’s scary looking new routers are ready to deliver insanely fast Wi-Fi speeds
D-Link has a bunch of new routers on display at CES 2015, all ready to deliver serious wireless performance… although at first glance they look …
Samsung reportedly thinks it can sell 10 million Galaxy S6 Edge units this year
Samsung is reportedly supposed to bring two Galaxy S6 versions at CES 2015, including one that has a curved display similar to the Galaxy Note …
Samsung is putting an incredibly fast, business card-sized Portable SSD in your pocket
Samsung on Monday announced at CES 2015 a variety of new products including a new line of highly portable storage drives. The new Portable SSD …
