Video: Google’s first real Nexus 6 and Nexus 9 ads are awesome
After releasing a variety of humorous ads to promote its new Nexus devices, but also to tease and eventually explain the Android 5.0 Lollipop name, …
Chris Smith has been covering consumer electronics ever since the iPhone revolutionized the industry in 2008. When he’s not writing about the most recent tech news for BGR, he brings his entertainment expertise to Marvel’s Cinematic Universe and other blockbuster franchises.
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Yes, there is a smaller Lollipop-running Nexus smartphone that you can buy from Google
Google on Wednesday announced three new Nexus devices, including a first Nexus phablet, a tablet and a media player, alongside Android 5.0 Lollipop, but the …
The Anonabox Tor browser might be a huge hoax despite topping $500,000 on Kickstarter
Anonabox is a tiny Wi-Fi router that’s supposed to bring Tor-grade encryption to all online activity performed on a computer connecting to the Internet through …
This is the official Android Lollipop statue that you’ve been waiting for
There can’t be a major Android release without an official statue going up on one of Google’s front lawn, and the recently announced Android 5.0 Lollipop …
Motorola commits to ‘fast’ Lollipop updates for all 2013 and 2014 phones
After Google announced the Nexus 6, Nexus 9 and Android 5.0 Lollipop on Wednesday, confirming that many older devices, including the Nexus 4, Nexus 7 and …
It looks like Apple finally isn’t ‘doomed’ anymore
The iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus are a huge success for Apple, with unofficial estimates claiming the company sold over 21 million units in …
Nexus 6 is the first Nexus phone that no U.S. carrier could resist
Google has had a tough time partnering with major U.S. carriers to sell Nexus devices, but things are about to change, at least for the upcoming …
Android 5.0 Lollipop is coming soon to the Nexus 5 and other Nexus devices
Google on Wednesday quietly took the wraps off a variety of new products, including the Nexus 6, Nexus 9, Nexus Player and most importantly, Android 5.0 …
These are Apple’s brand new iPads: iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 3
While various reports are offering contradicting versions on the number of new iPads Apple is expected to launch on Wednesday, Apple has cleared the waters, …
Did a major U.S. carrier accidentally confirm the Nexus 6’s on-contract price?
Google is expected to unveil the Nexus 9 tablet, Nexus 6 smartphone and Android L operating system on Wednesday, according to many reports, with the …
Crazy rumor says a surprise announcement is in store for Apple’s event tomorrow
Apple will unveil new products for its iPad and Mac families on Thursday, with some reports only expecting a redesigned iPad Air 2 and a 27-inch …
Insider reveals details about upcoming Retina iMac and iPad Air 2
Apple on Thursday will host its iPad and Mac media event, where the company is expected to unveil new tablets, computers and officially launch OS …
One critical iPad Pro detail revealed in new report
Apple is far from being ready to confirm it’s working on a bigger tablet version than anything it launched so far, and the 12.9-inch iPad …
Certain mobile ISPs can apparently block encryption for online services
As the battle for net neutrality rages on, new evidence seems to indicate that ISPs and wireless operators could block encryption if they so desire, …
Finally: The one feature Nexus fans kept asking for is coming to the Nexus 9
Forbes on Tuesday confirmed what previous reports revealed last week: That the Nexus 9 will be launched on October 15th and will be the first device to run …
Blocks, the awesome modular smartwatch, is one step closer to reality
Blocks, the company currently working on modular smartwatches that will one day work with iPhone and Android handsets, is getting closer to launching its first …
A dangerous bug in Windows 8.1 and older versions could be used to spy on you
Russian hackers have apparently identified a previously unreported bug in Windows, also known as a zero-day attack, which was then used to spy on several …
This app fixes one of the the most annoying things about the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus
For the first time ever, Apple has launched larger iPhones than its usual 3.5-inch to 4-inch handsets, and while the company can’t handle iPhone 6 and iPhone …
Video: Google’s hilarious TV ad all but confirms the unreleased Nexus 6
Google mistakenly published a hilarious TV commercial on YouTube, Android Police reports, teasing its upcoming Android L-powered Nexus 6 phablet ahead of the phone’s official launch. …
Here’s one secret Apple Pay feature you didn’t see coming
Apple is about to rollout Apple Pay to iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus owners, but also to 2014 Touch ID iPads (which will only …
The iPad Air 2 won’t be Apple’s only new tablet this week
While certain reports claimed that Apple will only have one new iPad version in stores this year, a 9.7-inch redesigned iPad Air 2 model supposed …
Dropbox denies data breach, as hacker says 7M accounts compromised
An anonymous user posted on Pastebin hundreds of Dropbox usernames and passwords, teasing that he has access to login credentials for as many as 7 …
Meet Anonabox, the tiny WiFi router that can anonymize everything you do online
Users looking to anonymize everything they do online in order to protect their privacy and/or hide from advertisers can always use the Tor browser, although …
Xiaomi says Jony Ive needs to test Xiaomi’s Apple knockoffs before criticizing them
After Jony Ive took a hard stance in a recent interview against companies that copy the design of various Apple products, including hardware and software, Xiaomi …
This is what it takes to have your iPhone 6 covered in actual gold
Apple does sell gold versions of its iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, but their cases aren’t covered in real gold. Luckily for those people who …
Galaxy Note 4 hasn’t even launched and it’s already received a major update
Even though Samsung has yet to launch the Galaxy Note 4 in most markets it plans to bring its next-gen phablet this month, the company has apparently …
These simple tricks might make your older iPhone or iPad much faster on iOS 8
Apple released iOS 8 almost a month ago, but its latest iPhone and iPad operating system has arrived with certain performance issues that Apple has yet to …
Leaked iPad Air 2 parts reveal new details about Apple’s unannounced tablet
Apple is expected to unveil at least one new tablet model on Thursday, a 9.7-inch iPad Air 2 tablet that is supposed to offer users …
New report claims to reveal Apple Pay launch date
Apple is expected to launch Apple Pay later this week, likely following its iPad and Mac event scheduled for October 16, with a report from …
iPhone 6 preorders reportedly top a massive 20 million units in China
iPhone 6 reservations started in China as soon as Apple announced official launch plans for its 2014 smartphones in the biggest mobile market in the …
