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 …
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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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 …
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 …
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 …
