Samsung gears up for expensive new wearables launch
While Samsung unveiled new wearable devices at MWC 2014, saying they would be available in stores in early April, the company did not actually mention …
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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Apple reportedly ready to kill 13-inch non-Retina MacBook Pro
Apple is apparently ready to get rid off another MacBook Pro model, Digitimes reports. After ditching the 15-inch MacBook Pro with optical drive in late …
Roku sticks it to Google with new, affordable Chromecast-like dongle of its own
Roku on Tuesday unveiled the new Roku Streaming Stick, its own fresh take on affordable TV HDMI dongles that bring more entertainment to the living …
Ouya Everywhere gaming coming soon… without the box?
Ouya, the popular Kickstarter project that turned into a gaming console business has further expansion plans in mind, Slashdot has learned, with the company getting ready to …
Intel backs wearables interest with $100-$150 million Basis acquisition
Intel has acquired wearable device maker Basis in a deal possibly valued at around $100 million, with a source telling TechCrunch that the number may …
These revolutionary new tires could help your car traverse any terrain
Goodyear at the Geneva auto show unveiled a new SUV tire concept that’s specifically crafted to deal with multiple types of terrain while improving fuel …
Video: Here’s everything you need to know about the Galaxy S5 and new Gears
Following the first Galaxy S5 and new Gear wearable ads that were released during the Oscars, Samsung on Tuesday published a couple of longer videos …
Video: This is how cool Apple’s CarPlay is… in a parked Ferrari or a Mercedes
Mercedes-Benz released its own demo video that highlights how Apple’s CarPlay feature works in more detail than Volvo did with its own CarPlay video demo. …
Galaxy S5 ‘killer’ reportedly launching sooner than you think
New reports seem to indicate again that LG will launch its next-generation flagship smartphone much sooner than anticipated, with the LG G3 expected to hit …
Video: Facebook attacks Google’s balloons with drones
For obvious, ad-related reasons, both Google and Facebook are interested in bringing more people online, with each company having its own initiatives to offer affordable …
Dragon Dictate for Mac 4 launches with new audio transcription features
Nuance on Tuesday announced Dragon Dictate for Mac 4, its latest voice recognition software, which comes bundled with features from the company’s MacSpeech Scribe OS …
Government angry at Sprint for wiretap overcharges, sues carrier
The wiretapping business can be quite expensive for the U.S. Government, and a lucrative deal for carriers that have to comply to court-ordered surveillance operations …
Sony’s PlayStation 4 hits new sales milestone
Sony on Tuesday announced it hit a new sales milestone for its recently released PlayStation 4 console: 6.0 million units sold worldwide since launching the …
Ellen’s Oscar selfie tweet breaks Obama’s retweet record
Ellen DeGeneres was not shy about using a Galaxy phone during Sunday’s 86th edition of the Academy Awards to take pictures of herself and others …
Samsung really wants you to buy the Galaxy S5
Even though Samsung is not yet ready to say how much the Galaxy S5 will cost, the company seems extremely interested in convincing as many …
Video: Here’s the first Google Ara smartphone hands-on demo
Google’s Paul Eremenko at a LAUNCH event last week performed a first hands-on demo of a Google Ara smartphone that revealed some of the interesting things about Google’s ATAP project. During a …
This new Android smartphone will pack a monster 50-megapixel camera
An Android smartphone will apparently beat any competing devices in camera performance, at least when it comes to counting megapixels. An image leak posted on …
Video: Volvo demos seamless integration with Apple’s new CarPlay
Volvo on Monday posted a short teaser video in which it demos the user interface of Apple’s newly launched CarPlay iOS feature that will let …
iPhone 6 camera will be even better without entering the megapixel war
A new report from China reveals that the iPhone 6’s camera resolution will not go past 8-megapixel, although it will let users take better photos …
Leak: iPhone 6 component photo may reveal major design overhaul
An image showing the purported digitizer of the iPhone 6 seems to reveal the size of at least one upcoming iPhone version, although the image …
HTC’s unreleased ‘All New HTC One’ fully exposed in 12-minute hands-on video
The All New HTC One (also known as the HTC M8) has starred in a lengthy pre-release 12-minute hands-on video that was recorded in mid February …
Apple’s new hobby: CarPlay finally brings iOS to the car
Apple on Monday at the Geneva International Motor Show launched CarPlay, the company’s iPhone-related foray into the automotive industry. Previously known as iOS in the …
Video: Samsung attacks Oscars with ‘Amazing Things Happen’ ad campaign
Samsung on Sunday released its first Galaxy S5 and Gear 2 ads under a new “Amazing Things Happen” TV campaign. The two devices have been …
Awesome ‘iPro’ Concept: If the iMac had Mac Pro’s baby, this is what it would look like
Celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Mac, long-time Apple fan Kurt Merki Jr. has imagined a new Apple computer that would incorporate some of the …
Video: This cool hack automatically stops Netflix when you fall asleep
A recent internal Netflix 24-hour Hack Day had employees come up with new creative ways of improving the company’s product, TechCrunch reveals, with one interesting …
Video: This credit card-sized battery can ‘hypercharge’ your smartphone
LinearFlux on Thursday launched its Indiegogo funding campaign for a very interesting external battery charger project for mobile devices – the LithiumCard, “the world’s only …
How Google plans to beef up Android security
While Sundar Pichai’s statements regarding Android malware and security have been misinterpreted, Google plans to further increase the security of its mobile operating systems just …
What if the 12.9-inch ‘iPad Pro’ looked like this?
The person in the image above is not a professional working a 12.9-inch iPad Pro model with a stylus. And for that matter, Apple did …
This is easily the coolest thing to emerge from MWC
Just as rumored before the event, Yota unveiled its second-generation YotaPhone at MWC 2014, a device that packs two displays just like its predecessor. The …
Here’s why the Galaxy S5 has such incredible battery life
When it announced the Galaxy S5 this week, Samsung pleasantly surprised the audience at MWC 2014 with the phone’s battery performance. The device packs a 2,800 mAh …
