Expect some major changes in Windows 9, and not just the new Start menu
Microsoft already confirmed that the Start menu will not be returning to Windows 8.1 via a special “Update 2,” thus suggesting that Windows 9 will …
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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Dangerous Android malware can do anything it wants with over 500K infected devices
A new piece of dangerous malware has apparently been discovered, RT.com reports, and it’s running on more than half a million Android devices from the …
Google makes it even easier for people to return your lost Android device… unless it was stolen
Google has released a significant update to its Android Device Manager, the program that helps Android users secure their lost or stolen devices and try …
This may be Apple’s best feature for the Mac ever
Apple’s digital voice-based assistant has already been available on iOS devices for a few years, but the company has yet to introduce the Siri for Mac …
One of the Galaxy Note 4’s beastly processors has just been confirmed
Samsung’s next flagship phablet is the Galaxy Note 4, which will be unveiled on September 3rd during a special media event taking place in Berlin at …
The world’s fastest smartphone keyboard gets even better with major language update
Shortly after announcing a special store for its Fleksy keyboard that will help users further customize their experience with the “fastest smartphone keyboard in the …
Google just bought its way into analyzing all your chats
Google has purchased Emu, a smart chat application for mobile devices that can pepper messaging conversations with useful information mined from the users’ personal data, …
Forget 4G, AOL still tricks millions of subscribers into keeping their dial-up subscription
While more and more carriers and Internet service providers are looking at ways of increasing data speeds, some people are still stuck on dial-up service, …
Here are more signs that Apple’s iPhone 6 launch will be its biggest ever
Apple will unveil the iPhone 6 in early September, and launch at least one version of it in the weeks following the keynote. The company …
The Surface Pro 3 is about to go global
Microsoft’s Surface Pro 3, the latest and most glorious addition to the Surface family, will soon be available in several markets, the company confirmed on …
The LG’s newest phablet won’t be the beastly Galaxy Note 4 rival you want
LG may have intentionally leaked the LG G3 Stylus phablet, a G3 variation meant to compete directly against Samsung’s Galaxy Note 4 in the following …
Terrific new Google Maps feature lets you boldly go where few men have gone before
Looking to visit distant planets from your couch? Google Maps has you covered, with the help of a brand new Easter Egg that’s available to …
Fantastic video tells you everything you need to know about Android L’s beautiful new design
One of the main features of Google’s upcoming Android L operating system update is its design – called Material Design – a new set of …
Russian hackers have stolen an astonishing 1.2 billion login credentials
Less than a dozen young Russian hackers have “audited the Internet,” as one security researcher told The New York Times, and have stolen a massive …
The iPhone 6’s battery may be much better than you were expecting
One of the many unknown iPhone 6 details is battery size, with a new reports suggesting that Apple’s 4.7-inch handset might ship with a battery …
Massive Moto 360 leak reveals never before seen features
The Moto 360 is one of the highly anticipated smartwatches expected to launch this year, but Motorola is not ready to share details about it. Luckily, …
New leak gives us a fresh, up-close look at the iPhone 6
Multiple reports have already confirmed that Apple will unveil the iPhone 6 on September 9th during a special media event, which is in line with …
There’s absolutely no doubt the Galaxy Note 4 is coming on September 3rd
Samsung is getting ready to announce a couple of new flagship devices in the coming weeks, including the Galaxy Alpha and Galaxy Note 4, both …
Apple and Samsung settle some lawsuits, but with a huge twist
Apple and Samsung have reached an agreement to settle some of their lawsuits, Bloomberg repots, but that doesn’t mean the legal spat between the two …
EFF shames our patent system with its ‘Stupid Patent of the Month’ series
In its bid to change patent law to effectively protect useful inventions and prevent trolls from taking advantage of the system, the Electronic Frontier Foundation …
How LG plans to beat the Galaxy Note 4 at its own game
Samsung will unveil the Galaxy Note 4 on September 3rd at IFA 2014, and will likely release the handset in the following weeks in an attempt …
Windows fans can only pray that Microsoft’s first smartwatch looks as great as this concept
Microsoft is rumored to be working on worthy iWatch rival, a smartwatch of its own that will be compatible with various mobile operating systems and deliver …
Microsoft: Don’t expect any more major updates until Windows 9
Microsoft on Tuesday revealed that it’s not planning to release a major “Windows 8.1 Update 2” at any point in the near future, although the …
Could this mysterious new Motorola phone be the fabled Moto X+1?
The box of a new, never-before-seen Motorola handset that has model number XT1096 has been photographed in the wild, Android Central says. The mystery device …
Here comes the iPhone 6: Apple event officially set for September 9th
Apple will officially announce the iPhone 6 on September 9, Re/code has learned. Apparently, the iPhone maker has scheduled a “big media event,” on that …
Google explains why it helped cops bust an alleged sex offender by scanning his Gmail for child porn
Planning a crime with the help of Gmail might be okay when it comes to Google spying on your Gmail accounts, a company spokesperson told …
Meet LightFreq, the tiny lightbulb that does music and smart notifications
LightFreq is the name of a new product seeking funding on Kickstarter that describes itself as a “genius multi-functioning HD audio light bulb that offers an audio …
Now we know why the iPhone 6’s release date might get pushed back to October
Depending on whom you ask, Apple will launch the 4.7-inch iPhone 6 either in September or October, with the 5.5-inch version expected to arrive a …
One way the Galaxy Alpha might be just as good as the iPhone 6
Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Alpha smartphone, a device that makes limited use of metal and is expected to be the company’s response to the upcoming iPhone …
How to install iOS 8 beta 5 right away without a developer account
Apple on Monday released iOS 8 beta 5, which can be installed right away on any supported iOS device that’s also registered with a developer …
