Flappy Bird and iPhone 6 among the most Google searched tech items of 2014
With 2014 almost over, Google has released its regular search stats for the year, replacing its usual “Zeitgeist” report with a more user-friendly name: “Year …
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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Still dealing with slow or no Internet? Take the matter into your own hands!
There are many people still lacking a decent Internet connection or any Internet connection whatsoever since in many places ISPs haven’t deployed strong broadband infrastructure. Instead of continuously …
One of the best Yosemite features is now available on even older Macs
Even though Apple’s 2014 OS X update is compatible with many Mac models, including older machines dating back to 2007, not all the new features …
New Windows 10 build leaks, revealing new consumer features
Ahead of Microsoft’s January press event, where the company will unveil Windows 10 consumer features, The Verge has gotten its hands on a new Windows …
This is the best reason to revive that old iPad and put it to good use
iPad owners who have found themselves using their tablets less and less and people who still have old iPad models gathering dust in a corner …
The Pirate Bay ‘couldn’t care less’ about police raid, service might resume with a ‘bang’
Following the police raid that has taken down the Pirate Bay for the past several days, a representative for the site talked about the matter with TorrentFreak and revealed some …
Google Now is about to receive an awesome new feature, but not everyone can use it
Google Now will soon receive an awesome new feature, Droid-Life reports, but not all users will be able to take advantage of it without purchasing an …
Video: Apple’s heartwarming new holiday ad might move you to tears
Apple amazed audiences in 2013 with an unexpectedly heartwarming holiday ad — called Misunderstood — which ended up netting the company a Creative Arts Emmy Award …
Microsoft’s ’12 Days of Deals’ continues with a big 40% discount on a great laptop
Microsoft on Monday continued its 12 Days of Deals promotion, offering interested buyers a $200 discount on a 15.6-inch Asus Transformer Book Flip laptop. The laptop, usually …
Sony hackers may have stolen the newest James Bond script
Only a few days ago, the name, cast and new car to be featured in the upcoming 2015 James Bond movie were revealed to the world — the movie …
Ikea just figured out how to make movie theaters even cooler
Just going to your favorite movie theater to watch a new release with your friends or family isn’t cool enough, Ikea Russia apparently believes, so the …
Now is your chance to save big on hot 2014 Xbox One and Xbox 360 games
Microsoft on Saturday is offering you the chance of buying a couple of hot games released this year for significantly discounted prices as part of its 12 …
iPhone and Android are about to take another huge step toward replacing your wallet
The iPhone and or Android handsets might become even more important personal devices in the future, The Wall Street Journal reports, as users may soon store …
Microsoft’s ’12 Days of Deals’ sale for Friday is all about better entertainment on-the-go
In addition to offering no less than 100 music albums as free downloads, Microsoft has a second music-related deal for you, this time part of its …
Video: The Navy has a beastly laser canon that can destroy drones in the blink of an eye
The U.S. Navy has a brand new futuristic weapon it can use to take out a variety of targets, including drones: A 30 kilowatt Laser Weapon …
The special treatment the iPhone gets from carriers might land Apple in trouble
Apple is the only smartphone maker in the world that deals with carriers on its own terms. The company is in firm control of the …
Check out these awesome new Google Maps features
Google Maps has gotten even better, at least for European users who haven’t been able to use one of the new features Google brought to …
The latest iPhone 6s rumor suggests Samsung will play a huge role
Samsung is already making components for Apple’s next-gen iPhone — currently unofficially called iPhone 6s or iPhone 7 — Korean site Electronic Times has learned. …
Facebook may finally add the feature you’ve been dreaming of
Facebook is apparently considering adding a feedback feature that some users might be really interested in using, though nothing is in the works for the immediate …
Shopping for iPhones, iPads and Macs at Apple.com is now even easier
Apple has decided to make shopping in its online store even easier than before, The Next Web reports, silently adding new payment options that customers …
There’s an awesome new version of the Galaxy Note 4 – but you can’t get it
Samsung’s most recent phablet flagship handset might be on the Christmas shopping list for many smartphone fans this year, but they won’t have access to …
FBI: Sony hack so sophisticated it can penetrate 90% of net defenses, challenge government sites
The Sony Pictures hack saga is far from over, as more and more details come to light about the massive data breach the company suffered …
Microsoft continues 12 Days of Deals promo with affordable 10.1-inch Asus 2-in-1 tablet
Microsoft on Thursday unveiled a new special sale part of its 12 Days of Deals online promotion, after recently offering buyers significant discounts on a …
Get ready to wait longer for Windows 10
A Microsoft exec has revealed that Windows 10 will be launched slightly later than anticipated next year, Reuters reports, with the company eying an autumn …
Go get Android 5.0.1 Lollipop on your Google Nexus device right now
A new Lollipop version is available to Nexus device owners, as Google is rolling out Android 5.0.1, an update that’s compatible with various devices, including …
Microsoft’s latest killer deal: 100 free album downloads for music fans
In addition to its special 12 Days of Deals promotion on gadgets, and its special $149 Work & Play Bundle sale for various services including …
Samsung reportedly won’t get too daring with the Galaxy S6
After reporting earlier that Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S6 flagship phone may launch alongside a special Edge version that would even sport dual-edge displays, SamMobile now says that it has learned from its insiders …
The clock is ticking on Google’s classic Nexus 5 [updated]
Google has recently launched the Nexus 6, its best and biggest smartphone to date, but the device is also pretty expensive when purchased for full …
This old Apple iPod is more expensive now than it was when it launched
Even though it has a low resolution, small display, and it can’t make phone calls, browse the web, or install apps, the iPod Classic is …
Apple Watch heading to production earlier than expected, iPhone 6s not so lucky
Apple’s suppliers may have significantly improved production yields for the Apple Watch, Chinese publication Economic Daily News reports, with mass-production expected to start earlier than …
