NSA says tech giants knew about its spying efforts
The NSA on Wednesday said “unequivocally” that U.S. tech giants were “fully aware” of the agency’s data collecting operations, The Guardian reports, even though tech …
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.
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Google might release more KitKat updates before Android 4.5 launches
A previously unseen version of Android 4.4 KitKat has been discovered on Google’s Chrome bug tracking board by Myce who spotted build KTU65 running on …
Microsoft almost spilled the beans on Windows Phone 8.1
Microsoft definitely plans on releasing Windows Phone 8.1 because the company has already listed the next version of its mobile operating system on its Windows Phone website. WPCentral first spotted …
Apple may fix iPhone battery issues once and for all
Apple may be working on a smarter way to fix battery issues affecting its mobile devices once and for all, a patent application discovered by …
AT&T confirms the Galaxy S5 will be as expensive as you thought it’d be
AT&T on Thursday officially announced its Galaxy S5 launch plans, revealing that the handset will be available for preorder starting on Friday, March 21st, for $199.99 …
Video: Motorola’s awesome new watch has secret battery-charging tech
In a live Hangouts session, Motorola revealed more details about its exciting Moto 360 smartwatch, one of the first devices that will be powered by …
Back to bashing: Samsung attacks everyone in latest tablet ad
Shortly after the company took a quick break from bashing to release an ad that was actually pretty outstanding, Samsung is back mocking the competition in …
Brilliant new iPhone app will keep you messaging even when there’s no Internet
Open Garden on Thursday unveiled a new mobile messaging application for iOS 7 and iOS 7.1 devices that will let iPhone, iPad and iPod touch users …
Google’s upcoming Nexus tablet may be more expensive than you think
After a few reports from Taiwan suggested Google is considering launching an 8.9-inch Nexus this year instead of a third-generation Nexus 7 device, IHS Technology …
You can now tell Google to take pictures for you
Google on Wednesday updated its Google Search / Google Now app for Android with new voice commands that will supposedly let users take pictures and …
Europe may have some looming net neutrality issues of its own
It’s not just U.S. consumers that need to worry, at least for the time being, about recent decisions that affect net neutrality, The Next Web …
Hotly anticipated OnePlus One will take a page from Moto X’s playbook
OnePlus revealed another secret about the One smartphone on Wednesday, and that’s the StyleSwap Covers that will apparently allow users to customize the look and …
Future Samsung cameras might have awesome transparent displays
Samsung has filed a new patent in South Korea, the Wall Street Journal reports, in which it describes a new camera concept that apparently fixes …
Hackers turn EA server into phishing site for Apple IDs
Some ingenious hackers decided to put an Apple ID phishing site where users would expect to find it least: on a trusted website such as …
Missing piece of the All New HTC One puzzle revealed
While this year’s HTC One model wasn’t exactly HTC’s best kept secret, with an impressive amount of leaks detailing the specs and features of the …
This could be Google’s first Nexus smartwatch
Google unveiled its vision for Android on a smartwatch – dubbed Android Wear – and announced the first partners that will make devices based on …
Moto 360 watch might be too gorgeous for its own good
Motorola on Tuesday unveiled a gorgeous Moto 360 smartwatch that will be powered by Google’s newly announced Android Wear operating system. But the device may …
Video: Here’s how Android Wear actually works
Google on Tuesday unveiled Android Wear, a clear sign that wearable devices are very important for the company, and that it certainly wants smartwatch designers …
Google’s most popular device is now available in more markets
Google on Tuesday confirmed that the Chromecast will be available in other international markets, many more than initially believed. The device will be on sale …
Monster Android phone takes 50MP pictures with a twist
Oppo on Wednesday took the wraps off its latest creation, the Find 7 Android smartphone that was spotted in many leaks before the official announcement. …
The Siri of the future was invented even before the iPhone launched
Apple on Wednesday was granted 38 patents, Patently Apple reports, including a Siri-related patent that stands out not only for describing advanced features for a …
NSA can record a nation’s ‘every single’ phone call and keep them for a month
The National Security Agency is able to collect a nation’s “every single” phone call and store the voice recordings for a month, according to a new …
Microsoft will take its sweet time launching the Xbox One in new markets
Microsoft on Wednesday announced new Xbox One launch plans for many international markets on top of the 13 countries the console is already available in, …
Amazon will again fork Android for its Chromecast rival
Not only will the Amazon “set-top box” look more like a Google Chromecast than an Apple TV, but the device will actually run a version …
LG has designed a hideous smart slap bracelet that doubles as a stylus
LG may be working on a new device that can be worn by the user, although it won’t be an Internet-connected smart wearable gadget. Instead, …
Video: Fantastic iPhone 6 concept ditches one iconic iPhone feature
One way of increasing the screen size of the iPhone without significantly increasing the overall size of the handset may be for Apple to use …
Pegatron opens new factory for massive iPhone 6 launch
In addition to Foxconn, which is going to reportedly make around 90 million iPhone 6 units this year, Pegatron has also won iPhone 6 orders …
Amazon’s exciting new 3D smartphone is reportedly launching this year
Amazon has been rumored to be prepping an Android smartphone of its own since 2011, but the company has not released such a device in spite …
Apple discontinues iPad 2, brings back iPad 4 at $399 to replace it
In addition to quietly launching an 8GB iPhone 5c model in certain markets, Apple has also modified its iPad lineup replacing the 2011 iPad 2 …
Apple quietly tries to fix iPhone 5c flop with new cheaper model
As previously rumored, Apple on Tuesday launched a cheaper iPhone 5c model in an attempt to make the colorful iPhone more appealing to the crowds. …
