Google ready to pump billions into Internet-beaming satellites
Google will spend more than $1 billion on deploying its first Internet-beaming satellite fleet, The Wall Street Journal has learned, with the company expected to …
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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Asus still wants to marry Android to Windows
Remember the Asus Transformer Book Duet? Asus imagined a dual-booting Android/Windows tablet/laptop that would offer users four independent modes, and switch between the two operating …
This tiny wooden hexagon might make physical media relevant again
In a world that’s more and more focused on digital content rather than physical media, Qleek wants to make physical media popular and beautiful again …
Google kicks off complex procedure to respect your ‘right to be forgotten’
European citizens can ask search engines including Google to “forget” links to certain stories about them, a local court recently decided, and Google is taking …
A sexy Moto 360-like HTC smartwatch is reportedly coming soon
The Moto 360 and LG’s G Watch won’t be the only Android Wear devices coming out this year, as more gadget makers are apparently going …
Apple’s smart home initiative could be awesome – even if it sounds boring at first
Apple will reportedly unveil its own smart home plans at WWDC next week, but users shouldn’t expect any new Apple products or amazing software features …
Forget beaming up humans – teleportation tech might speed up the Internet
Star Trek-like teleportation for humans is a possibility one physics professor considers feasible in the distant future, The Telegraph reports, but the technology may be used …
Here’s what happens when Watch Dogs’ hero has to switch to an iPhone
The recently released Watch Dogs video game is already an immensely popular title, so it’s not really a surprise that we’re already seeing some video …
This sleek iOS 8 concept brings the best from Android to Apple devices
Designer Jay Machalani, who proposed a way for Microsoft to fix the Windows 8 Start Menu problem that turned out to be very similar to what Microsoft …
New leak may give us our first look at the iPhone 6’s actual housing
Countless iPhone 6 dummy units have been photographed and recorded on video, likely revealing the device’s new design. But now, it looks as though the actual housing from Apple’s …
Is this Motorola’s next flagship Android phone?
Motorola so far launched only low-end devices this year, including the Moto E and the Moto G 4G LTE, but the company is working on …
Galaxy S5 Active trades one cool feature for ruggedness
After being featured in countless leaks, the more rugged Galaxy S5 version has been quietly unveiled. Surprisingly, the Galaxy S5 Active is an AT&T exclusive …
Apple’s Beats buy might not be good news for musicians
Apple on Wednesday confirmed it plans to purchase Beats for $3 billion, just as rumored in previous weeks. But the deal isn’t necessarily good news …
This is the Galaxy S5 Active
Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S5 Active model complete with AT&T branding has been leaked by @evleaks, although it’s not clear when the device will actually be …
This tiny battery will make sure your smartphone never runs out of juice
Spor is a tiny external battery for iPhone, Android smartphones and other devices and it’s currently raising money on Kickstarter by offering some very interesting features that …
Apple’s iWatch will pack the most important tech most smartwatches are missing
Apple’s iWatch will reportedly have integrated wireless battery charging capabilities, a new report from China says, citing Luxshare insiders who have revealed that the company …
2013’s most addictive iOS game gets an even more thrilling sequel
Popular iOS game Dots, a puzzle game that offers a very addictive gameplay, now has an even more interesting sequel that will let players enjoy …
Crazy 4-inch iPhone that unfolds into an iPad mini reportedly being tested
Apple may be working on a few wild prototypes, Jefferies analyst Peter Misek wrote in a research note to investors, including a 4-inch OLED iPhone …
Here’s why Apple bought Beats, in Apple’s own words
Apple’s Beats acquisition was made official on Wednesday, following weeks of speculations regarding Apple’s reasoning behind such a decision. Apple’s top exec Eddy Cue and …
Apple SVP Eddy Cue: Apple’s best products in 25 years will launch in 2014
In an interview during Re/code’s Code Conference, Apple’s senior vice president Eddy Cue echoed Tim Cook’s earlier references to the company’s product line for 2014, …
Debunk: Apple has no plans to launch new iPhone 5s an iMac models at WWDC
Following a 9to5Mac report that said Apple might be planning to unveil new hardware at WWDC, deeming a MacBook Air with Retina display as the most likely …
Samsung’s next flagship tablet to borrow features from the Galaxy S5
Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Tab S family of tablets will have various Galaxy S5 features, SamMobile has learned, after digging through a purportedly leaked firmware for …
Apple’s new iPads are cheaper than ever – if you’re a student
Apple has included its iPads in the Apple Store for Education section, 9to5Mac reports, meaning that buyers who are either working or studying in higher …
One contractor wants to build an entire house with a cement 3D printer
While houses of varying quality have been 3D-printed before, one contractor in Minnesota wants to build one such home by using a specially designed 3D printer …
This $199 Toshiba tablet is the closest thing to a Surface mini you can buy
Microsoft may have disappointed certain Windows users when it decided not to unveil the Surface mini yet – although reports say that the device is …
This cool urban bag solves two pressing smartphone problems at once
Gadget owners who have to travel a lot have to deal with two pressing problems: charging all their devices on the go, and accessing various kind of files …
The ultimate list of Mac shortcuts for all your favorite Internet services
Mac users looking to get around faster while dealing with various popular online services and apps including Gmail, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, WordPress, Pocket, Feedly, Google+, …
New leak reveals key Nexus 8 details
Google’s next-generation Nexus tablet, which was recently discovered as Volantis/Flounder in Google code and which is believed to be made by HTC, will apparently have a …
This is the cheapest 3D printer money can buy
Following the success of the $199 Micro 3D printer on Kickstarter – the project topped its $50,000 funding goal by $3,351,000 – a new, even more …
Microsoft shows off its most incredible new product in years
Microsoft at Re/code’s Code Conference revealed that it’s moving forward with its Skype voice and video call translation product, demoing on stage a pre-beta version …
