Breakthrough in solar cell tech paves the way for cheaper access to the sun’s power
Two scientists from the University of Toronto have figured out a way to create cheaper, lighter and more flexible solar cells, CNET reports, which could …
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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PS4 and Xbox One get new competition from the Alienware Alpha
Pair an Xbox 360 or Xbox One controller to a Windows PC and you’ve got yourself a Windows console, but whatever setup you’ve got going …
New iMacs are coming, but they’re not the Retina iMacs we’re waiting for
Apple will reportedly update its iMac line next week, French publication MacGeneration has learned, although the new iMac models won’t feature Retina displays. Instead, the …
HTC’s Prime phablet is not as dead as you might think
HTC has been rumored for a while to be working on an HTC One (M8) Prime that would take on the Galaxy S5 Prime and the LG …
This simple analogy perfectly explains why WWDC was a huge hit for Apple this year
Apple’s WWDC 2014 was a great success for the company, which not only unveiled the next versions of its operating systems, but also some very …
Comcast is turning your home routers into public Wi-Fi hotspots – here’s how to disable them
Comcast has a brand new feature for its Internet subscribers called Xfinity Wi-Fi, but it’s going about it the wrong way, likely making even more …
Changes to Google’s app policies open the door to malicious intent
Google’s Android is the most popular mobile operating system for malware, an ecosystem “feature” criticized by many including Apple, which has took some shots at Google …
This is why you still can’t get your hands on the OnePlus One
The OnePlus One is one of the most interesting Android handsets of the first half of the year, bringing users monster specs for half the price …
More details emerge on Samsung’s hottest tablet yet
Samsung on Thursday will finally unveil its hottest tablet yet, the Galaxy Tab S, which will feature an amazing high-resolution AMOLED display, a first for …
This is the Galaxy S5 mini
Samsung will soon launch a mini version of its 2014 flagship Android handset, a natural successor of similar mini devices that preceded it in past …
‘Ringly’ will try to make connected jewelry the next big thing in wearables
Ringly is a new smart wearable device specifically conceived to deal with the complexity of one of the most important accessories for women: The purse. …
Samsung’s massive Galaxy 11 campaign just took a strange turn
Samsung’s #Galaxy11 soccer-focused ad campaign had some great clips so far featuring well-known soccer players from various countries who must join forces and put aside differences and rivalries to …
Futuristic new tech will make smartphone batteries even thinner and longer lasting
Smartphones and tablets are going to get even better batteries in the future, and one company apparently has a different take on batteries rather than sticking …
This cool Google Calendar trick makes sure you won’t miss any World Cup matches
In two days, this year’s World Cup kicks off, and no less than 64 games between international teams will take place in various Brazilian cities. …
Hey BlackBerry, 2011 called and it wants its Bold 9900 back
The BlackBerry Bold 9900 was the coolest cat in RIM’s yard back in 2011, but those days are long gone. Since then, the company has changed …
Apple’s iWatch expected to be even bigger than the iPad in its first year
The highly anticipated iWatch is expected to become a best-selling device with consumers, with investment firm UBS saying in a note to investors that Apple could …
Here are 9 exclusive PS4 games Sony revealed at E3
PlayStation 4 owners have a lot of new video games to look forward to, including some very interesting titles that will be available both on …
This is how much it’ll cost to stream games with PlayStation Now
Sony on Monday during its E3 2014 keynote revealed that PlayStation Now will be available as an open beta beginning on July 31 – the game …
The biggest Samsung smartphone yet reportedly hitting T-Mobile this summer
Samsung’s has recently unveiled the Galaxy W, a 7-inch tablet that’s actually a phone, but the company may soon launch an even bigger smartphone. However, …
World’s largest video game collection has been put up for sale
The world’s largest video game collection is now available to purchase, Ars Technica reports, as collector Michael Thomasson, who has bought more than 11,000 video games and …
Leak reveals the first details on Microsoft’s ‘Surface’ smartwatch
Just like everyone else, Microsoft is also interested in smartwatches, recent patent discoveries have revealed, with a Forbes report saying that the company’s first such …
Everything you need to know about iOS 8’s TestFlight feature
One of the iOS 8 features Apple spoke about on stage last week is called TestFlight, and it’s aimed specifically at iOS developers who want to …
iOS 8’s Control Center could be getting some awesome new features
One of the problems iOS users have with the Control Center feature introduced in iOS 7 is that it can’t be customized by users to …
Incredible new tech might finally bring shatterproof displays to smartphones
Smartphone accidents often lead to an annoying problem: shattered displays that are costly to replace. However, it looks like one scientist thinks there’s a solution to …
Microsoft prepares for the future of Halo with a special game release
Microsoft at E3 announced a new game Halo collection, The Master Chief Collection, that will make the wait for Halo 5 easier for fans. The …
Key iPhone 6 features detailed in new report
The iPhone 6 will offer buyers access to several interesting new features, VentureBeat has learned from a source close to the situation, including NFC support …
Completely redesigned iPhone 6 housing revealed in huge leak
A new set of high-resolution images have hit the web in China, showing what is believed to be an authentic metal housing from Apple’s upcoming iPhone …
LG G3 blows rivals out of the water in battery life tests despite monster specs
LG’s recently announced flagship Android handset has monster specs, including a 5.5-inch 2K display that has no rival – at least when it comes to …
Apple’s iBeacon will soon have an Android rival
Google is working on offering Android users features based on elements in their proximity, including people, places and things, Android Police reports. Google’s “Nearby” feature …
New Battlefield Hardline trailer confirms release date for EA’s hotly anticipated shooter
Electronic Arts will unveil more details about Battlefield Hardline at E3 next week, but a short official launch trailer for the game has already leaked, …
