Verizon’s All New HTC One already popped up on eBay
A listing for a 32GB HTC One (2014 model) has been posted on eBay with several weeks to go until the device is actually announced, …
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.
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Google’s ‘Nexus TV’ may feature console gaming capabilities
Google has apparently purchased parts of Green Throttle Games, a company briefly known for its Android-based Atlas gaming controller and accessories that could offer Android …
Samsung kicks off Galaxy S5 pre-orders, but not yet in the U.S.
Samsung on Wednesday announced that U.K. buyers interested in the Galaxy S5 will be able to pre-order the smartphone starting with Friday, March 28, from …
Massive Titanfall install is required on slower PCs
Respawn found a way to offer gamers a better Titanfall gameplay experience on slower PCs, although that means buyers should have plenty of storage on …
iPod killer tops $1M on Kickstarter in first day
PonoMusic’s PonoPlayer is a Neil Young-backed music player that has smashed through its $800,000 Kickstarter funding goal in less than a day – it’s currently …
How one Mac user cooked his Macbook Pro back to life
Faced with the “Mac equivalent of the Blue Screen of Death” situation – a MacBook failing to boot and showing a blue screen only – …
Another tantalizing detail revealed about 2014’s most intriguing Android phone
OnePlus has been revealing the specs of the One phone in a precisely orchestrated marketing campaign meant to further build hype around one of the …
This is why Apple might never need to release a cheap iPhone
Analysts and pundits have claimed that Apple simply needs to release new low-priced iPhones to better compete for smartphone market share, but the company is still choosing …
Apple wants to milk some serious cash from Samsung in new patent suit
New documents uncovered by FOSS Patents reveals that Apple may be asking for as much as $40 per Samsung device found to be infringing on Apple’s …
Samsung’s latest innovation could have a big impact on upcoming tablets [updated]
Samsung on Tuesday announced on its blog that it’s now mass-producing the “industry’s most advanced” 4-gigabit (Gb) DDR3 DRAM memory which is based on a new …
The All New HTC One’s all new dual camera exposed and explained
While the All New HTC One is the worst kept secret of the year so far, it still holds some secrets that the extensive amount of …
iPhone 6 phablet will reportedly look more like an iPhone 5c than an iPhone 5s
While the iPhone 5c has been seen as a disappointment when it comes to sales, the phone may still have a future in Apple’s iPhone lineup …
Video: How the iPhone 6 could kill phablets without increasing its screen size
After a pretty convincing iPhone 6 concept video imagined what Apple’s next-gen iPhone may actually have to offer, a wilder concept proposes more advanced but …
Surface Power Cover finally arrives to fix your battery issues
Microsoft is finally ready to ship the promised Surface Power Covers, as the company is currently taking pre-orders on its website, ZDNet reports, having revealed …
This smartwatch moonlights as a Bluetooth headset
The HeadWatch is a brand new smartwatch concept that’s currently raising money on Indiegogo in hope of becoming a commercial product. In addition to offering …
Why the next Nexus tablet may run on Intel’s new 64-bit quad-core processor
Various reports have indicated that Google may be discontinuing the Nexus 7 tablet line this year, in favor of a new 8-inch Nexus 8 tablet …
Comcast customers can now watch ‘House of Cards’ without a Netflix subscription
Netflix may own the streaming rights for House of Cards in the U.S., but fans don’t necessarily need a subscription to watch the show as …
Instead of free bloatware, one retailer throws in free TV with Sony smartphone purchase
Samsung is already advertising its free gifts that will be available to Galaxy S5 buyers. Worth almost $600, these gifts include free subscriptions to certain …
Galaxy S5 will get off to a painfully slow start in Samsung’s home market
The Galaxy S5 isn’t even available in stores in any market including South Korea, and it looks like the phone will have a rather rocky start …
Here’s one way the upcoming ‘Galaxy S5 killer’ will follow Samsung’s lead
Expected to be one of the main Galaxy S5 competitors (it was even referred to as a “Galaxy S5 killer) alongside the Xperia Z2 and new …
Samsung apparently still has a major role in Apple’s iPhone 6
After a report last week suggested that TSMC may be the sole manufacturer of Apple’s A8 chip that’s expected to be found inside this year’s …
Video: Here’s an iPhone 6 concept that actually makes sense
In the wide variety of iPhone 6 concept videos that hit the web on a regular basis, a new clip stands out for potentially showing …
The potential best Android phone of the year is also the worst kept secret of the year
The All New HTC One, or HTC’s 2014 flagship smartphone has appeared in a variety of new leaks over the weekend, with the company also …
Video: Samsung posts extensive hands-on with Galaxy S5, Gear wearables
After posting a couple of introduction videos for the Galaxy S5 and the new Gear wearables a few days ago, Samsung has released on YouTube …
Chromecast hitting ‘many more countries’ in a few weeks
Google’s senior vice president Sundar Pichai revealed at SXSW that the popular Chromecast dongle will soon be available in international markets. The exec said the …
Video: Check out this credit card-sized battery for iPhone, Android
The LithiumCard isn’t the only credit card-sized battery for mobile devices seeking crowd-funding, as there’s also a TravelCard project that offers iPhone and Android smartphones …
Now is the perfect time for college students to buy a Moto X
Motorola on Friday announced new customization options for its Moto X flagship handset, including the College Collection that will offer students the option of purchasing …
Samsung’s new app store will make sure your kids never blow your salary on in-app purchases
One of the Galaxy S5 features that was leaked before its official announcement and briefly described during the show at Mobile World Congress is the …
Walmart has the cheapest iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c yet
Walmart is ready to sell buyers looking for on-contract smartphone even cheaper iPhone 5s models, as well as other smartphones, CNN Money (via 9to5Mac) reports. …
Video: What if your smartwatch was modular too?
Blocks is a new project that aims to bring Project Ara-like modularity to wearable devices – specifically to smartwatches – by allowing buyers to customize …
