Uber takes on Amazon’s drones with bike riders and footmen
Uber is not happy simply “shipping” people from place to place with its transportation services. As it turns out, the company may also be interested …
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.
Outside of work, you’ll catch him streaming almost every new movie and TV show release as soon as it's available.
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New report says major Android update ‘Project Hera’ is real
A report from Android Police said earlier this week that Google is working on a major update for Android that will offer users some advanced …
Facebook thinks you want even bigger ads on your news feed
Facebook on Wednesday announced new changes to the way it displays ads – its bread and butter – on the desktop, revealing it wants to …
Here’s the cheapest cloud Android users can buy
Android users who require more cloud storage options, which could come in handy when looking to fix storage issues with their devices, will be happy to …
Google Now may get its smartest feature yet in an upcoming update
Not knowing exactly where you parked your car can be a very problematic issue, and one that has probably affected us all more than once during …
These 3 tricks will help keep your Android phone running smoothly
One of the problems Android device users may encounter — especially on devices that ship with low on-board memory, lack microSD expansion or have plenty of preinstalled …
Does this leaked image show iOS 8 on the iPhone 6?
An screenshot that supposedly shows iOS 8 running on an iPhone 6 has been posted on Weibo, seemingly revealing what Apple’s upcoming new iOS build will look like on a …
Game developer says it’s ‘physically impossible’ for Xbox One to match PS4 performance
The Xbox One’s graphics performance is expected to significantly improve once Microsoft releases new DirectX 12 drivers. But according to one popular game developer, that …
Here’s what LG’s Android Wear smartwatch looks like
After announcing the G Watch in a press release that mostly focused on the close cooperation between LG and Google on this particular Android Wear …
OnePlus vows its hotly anticipated Android phone will be the ‘fastest on the market’
Even though OnePlus revealed many of the specs of its highly anticipated CyanogenMod-powered One Android handset, the company has yet to reveal its full specs and …
Microsoft confirms plans to bring Xbox 360 games to the Xbox One
For some gamers, one of the main Xbox One issues is its inability of playing Xbox 360 games, and Microsoft is well aware of that. …
Here’s one more reason to hold out for the iWatch
Buyers looking for a new smartwatch have one more reason to ignore everything else and hold out for Apple’s iWatch, Barrons reports. In addition to …
Video: Galaxy S5’s battery will explode if you hammer it just the right way
After seeing the Galaxy S5 dunked in water, ran over by an SUV and dropped from 10 feet, it’s only logical to see more torture …
After iPhone, popular service IFTTT gets ready to launch on Android
After launching on iPhone last summer, and on iPad a few days ago, popular automated task service IFTTT (If This Than That) is getting ready …
iPhone 6 sized up against iPhone 5s and iPad mini in new renders
Alleged iPhone 6 design drawings that were leaked back in March have already inspired one designer to come up with a set of iPhone 6 renders …
Don’t buy the Galaxy S5 before you check out these deals
The Galaxy S5 is already available for preorder from many carriers in the U.S., and will be available in stores in a few days, but …
Your gorgeous Android Wear smartwatch will be useless without a smartphone
Google’s recently announced Android Wear platform for wearable devices has sparked a lot of interest around Google’s vision of what smartwatches should do, especially considering the …
Apple may design its own LTE chip for the iPhone 6 successor
Starting with 2015 iPhone models, Apple may use its custom radio chips, Digitimes reveals, as the company is apparently forming an R&D team to work …
Redditor shares details about Windows 9 ‘Threshold’ and future Windows Phone 8.2 update
While the Windows 8.1 update is now available to users, Microsoft is already working on the next major desktop OS release, which could be ready …
New game-changing update will double Xbox One performance
At Build 2014 last week, Microsoft announced DirectX 12, a new software pack that’s supposed to significantly improve the graphics performance of all sorts of …
Specs for 10.5-inch Samsung AMOLED tablet reportedly revealed
In addition to the recently announced Galaxy Tab 4 family of mid-ranged tablets, Samsung will also introduce a new line of flagship tablets currently known …
How the iPhone actually gave Samsung freedom from carriers
A July 2008 internal Samsung presentation submitted into evidence during the second Apple vs Samsung U.S. trial revealed that the South Korean company realized the iPhone would be …
Mythical low-cost iPhone was at one point based on iPod touch
A piece of evidence submitted by Samsung in the second lawsuit it’s facing Apple in the U.S. reveals Apple’s plans for 2011, according to an …
You won’t believe how powerful Qualcomm’s next-gen Snapdragon chips are
Qualcomm on Monday announced that its flagship 64-bit mobile processors will arrive next year, when they should equip various smartphones and tablets from Qualcomm partners …
Major Android update tipped to improve multitasking across devices and web
Google is reportedly working on a major Android update that will bring further functionality to the mobile platform, Android Police says. Referred to internally as project …
Report says Galaxy Note 4 may feature wild new hardware
A first rumor detailing specs and features for the Galaxy Note 4, Samsung’s flagship phablet that should be unveiled in the second half of the year, …
Here’s when Samsung first realized the iPhone would crush rivals
New evidence presented in the second Apple vs Samsung patent lawsuit reveals that Samsung realized early on that the iPhone would pose a significant threat …
Google will fix its TV ‘problem’ with Android branding and simpler features
Google appears ready to fix its Google TV problem, its Android-based TV platform that failed to reshape the TV business despite the promises and hype, …
Moto’s next flagship may have a leather back
A new Moto X flagship handset is due “soon” @evleaks has revealed in a new tweet, with Motorola expected to launch a “Moto X+1” device …
Samsung’s new smart watches are now available for preorder
Samsung will launch a slew of new wearable devices alongside its Galaxy S5 flagship smartphone next week, including two smartwatches, the Gear 2 and the Gear …
