Apple’s Beats deal is happening this week, but for a cheaper price
Apple is expected to announce its Beats acquisition this week, the New York Post has learned, and the iPhone maker will apparently acquire Dr. Dre’s company …
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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Microsoft: Xbox and Bing aren’t going anywhere
Speaking at Re/code’s conference in California, Microsoft’s CEO Satya Nadella assured gamers that the company doesn’t plan to sell its Xbox division, despite what many …
LG’s Android Wear watch said to have a special hidden feature
The G Watch, LG’s first Android Wear smartwatch that will soon hit stores, may ship with an unexpected hidden feature, Korean publication iNews24.com revealed – a …
Video: Awesome D-Day project lets you explore WW2 tech in 3D with Oculus Rift
French 3D company Dassault Systemes has created an awesome virtual universe to mark the anniversary of the June 6, 1944 “D-Day” landings and the technology …
Everything we know so far about when the LG G3 will launch and how much it will cost
The LG G3 is now official and will be available in its home country starting with May 28th, after which it will be launched worldwide …
This is how Microsoft trolled Samsung’s Galaxy S5 Terminal in London
Samsung has taken over Heathrow’s Terminal 5, one of the busiest terminals in the world, with Galaxy S5 ads and signs in a major marketing …
LG G3 specs and features: Everything you need to know
LG on Tuesday finally unveiled the G3, its 2014 Android flagship smartphone that appeared in so many reports ahead of its major media event. However, the …
These Galaxy S5 ads are hilarious, and they don’t make fun of iPhone once
Samsung’s ads for flagship devices have often turned viral, especially those commercials that made fun of Apple, the iPhone and its customers. But the company …
Did Deutsche Telekom just leak the iPhone 6’s exact release date?
Following reports that in Germany Apple has frozen retail store staff holidays for September, suggesting that the iPhone 6 will be released during the month, German publication …
Your fingerprint will be the key to every new iPhone and iPad that launches this year
KGI Research analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who has provided ample and accurate details about unreleased Apple devices in the past, has revealed in a new note …
Google and Nest apparently want to watch you sleep next
Google and Nest are reportedly interested in providing some sort of home surveillance equipment and support in the future, The Information has learned, as the …
There’s really nothing the LG G3 can surprise us with
LG is obviously eager to start selling the G3, and can’t wait to tell potential buyers everything about it. At least this seems to be …
Galaxy S5 could be among the first phones to get an upcoming new version of Android
Samsung isn’t exactly known for releasing fast Android updates to its handsets and tablets, including flagship devices, but it looks like the company is already …
Don’t get too excited about the G3’s 2TB microSD card support
The LG G3 will be one of the best Android handsets around when LG finally launches it on Tuesday. It will offer buyers several interesting features including …
Motorola’s flagship Moto X is about to get even better
Motorola’s website has been the source of many leaks related to the company’s upcoming smartphone models, and it looks like more details about Motorola’s next …
Meet the Tesla of electric skateboards
Skateboarders looking for an awesome new board should check out Marbel, an electric skateboard currently raising money on Kickstarter that looks very much like an …
An awesome new feature is coming to the PS4 this fall
Sony has confirmed that starting with Bungie’s hotly anticipated game “Destiny,” PlayStation 4 owners will be able to pre-download any games that have been pre-ordered from its …
Humanity is finally ready for suspended animation
While not as thrilling as the suspended animation shown in sci-fi movies where the action involves long interstellar journeys, humanity is ready to start animation suspension …
Interactive demo shows what it might be like to use iOS 8’s new Healthbook app
Designer Jayaprasad Mohanan has imagined what iOS 8’s Healthbook app may look like, based on the large number of reports describing what will supposedly be one …
Apple tells more amazing stories in new ‘Your Verse’ iPad Air ads
Continuing its “What will your verse be?” iPad ad campaign, Apple has released a couple of new iPad Air videos, focusing on two iPad users …
ARM-based iMacs and MacBooks reportedly in the works
Apple is apparently working on various ARM-based OS X computers, including new iMac, Mac mini and MacBook models, French site MacBidouille has heard from a …
Apple chases more money from Samsung and sales ban in patent suit retrial
The second victory it scored against Samsung in their second U.S. patent-based lawsuit isn’t enough for Apple, as the jury only awarded the iPhone maker …
Here’s another reason to get all your iPhone and Mac accessories from Apple.com
Apple is offering online buyers free shipping on all the items available in its online stores through May 29, which is a nice change of …
This is the HTC One (M8) Ace
A series of image leaks have purportedly revealed the design of the HTC One (M8) Ace, HTC’s upcoming plastic flagship phone that’s supposed to directly compete against the plastic …
Key LG G3 specs and launch details have leaked
LG has already confirmed it will launch the LG G3 during a special event set to take place on May 27, acknowledging the phone’s 2K …
iPhone 6’s display is getting better – and not just because it’s getting bigger
Studies have shown that potential iPhone buyers can’t wait for a bigger iPhone 6 to arrive, with the screen size being a major factor when …
Video: LG gives the world its first offical look at the G3
Even though LG’s G3 media event is less than a week away, the company can’t wait to share more details about the device with the …
This tiny gadget will help you charge your smartphone twice as fast
PLX Devices’ Legion Meter is a tiny USB dongle currently raising money on Kickstarter that will help you charge your iPhone or Android smartphone up …
This is what case makers use to create their iPhone 6 accessories
Many iPhone 6 dummy units have appeared in a variety of leaks, possibly revealing the final design of the upcoming 4.7-inch iPhone, but MacRumors has obtained …
Google’s next tablet is unlike anything you’ve ever seen
Google is apparently working on a special tablet that’s going to be far better than regular Nexus-branded Android devices, and said device may be unveiled …
