Here’s how the Target hackers pulled off their incredible heist
More details regarding the massive hack that hit Target late last year have been uncovered, revealing how attackers gained access to the retailer’s systems. After …
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.
Outside of work, you’ll catch him streaming almost every new movie and TV show release as soon as it's available.
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Google Now – the best thing about Android – may soon take over your phone
The Nexus 5 has one piece of exclusive software that’s not officially available on other Android devices – the Google Experience Launcher that has Google …
A Galaxy S5 ‘killer’ could launch sooner than you think
Even though LG has confirmed that its next flagship device will be unveiled at MWC 2014 – the G Pro 2 (pictured above), the successor …
Samsung reportedly wants to ban iPhones at the Olympics (sort of)
Samsung, one of the sponsors of the upcoming Winter Olympic Games that will take place in Sochi, Russia, during February 7th through February 23rd, will …
HTC says its upcoming smartwatch will solve the biggest problems with current models
In addition to the upcoming HTC One successor, HTC apparently plans to launch its own wearable device, quite possibly a smartwatch, later this year to …
Purported HTC One sequel shows its face for the first time
Purported pictures of the HTC One 2’s front show what the HTC One successor’s display side and on-screen buttons would look like, although it’s not …
Apple’s iWatch will apparently watch you sleep
Apple has continued its supposedly iWatch-related hiring spree by adding a new member to its smartwatch team, Roy J.E.M. Raymann from Philips Research, 9to5Mac reports. …
How the EFF is securing your Android web surfing experience
Android users worried about the security of their mobile Internet browsing in light of all the advanced spying practices recently revealed by Edward Snowden’s leaked …
The Apple-Samsung patent spat is about to get ugly
After Apple beat Samsung in the pair’s first U.S. patent trial, and then won against the South Korean Android device maker in the appeal – …
Smartphones with monster screens might actually be manageable this year
The LG G Pro 2 will reportedly pack an even slimmer bezel than the LG G2, according to South Korean publication fnnews. The device, which …
Here’s why smartphone users need the cloud
Smartphone and tablet users might not use their devices in the most secure fashion – both when it comes to data security and device integrity. …
Critical LG technology tipped to be found inside Apple’s iWatch
Even though various reports indicated that Apple will utilize additional means to prolong the battery life of the iWatch including solar power, inductive charging or harnessing …
Here’s how much Google pays to make sure Eric Schmidt sticks around
Google’s former CEO and current chairman is a precious asset for the company and it shows, with Eric Schmidt now getting paid “a lot more …
Act surprised: Samsung will not let you remove Magazine UX from its ‘Pro’ tablets
Even though Google is not happy with Samsung’s Android customizations, especially the new Magazine UX on the newly announced “Pro”-branded Galaxy Note and Tab versions, …
How Sony missed out on a Steve Jobs-endorsed Vaio Mac OS laptop
Even though upon his return at Apple, Steve Jobs decided against licensing OS X to other computer makers, the exec wanted to make an exception …
New leaks detail never-before-seen Galaxy S5 display features
After a recent note to investors from a South Korean brokerage firm listed most of the specs of Samsung’s next flagship device a few days …
Target moves quickly to prevent future hacks
Target’s chief financial officer and executive vice president John Mulligan authored an opinion piece in The Hill on Monday, in which he revealed the company …
LG reveals some features its new flagship phone will use to combat Samsung
After quietly confirming that the LG G Pro 2 will be launched at MWC 2014, LG on Tuesday has taken another step towards unveiling its …
Apple’s 64-bit iPhone processor is the target of a new patent suit
The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) is accusing Apple of allegedly infringing a patent that covers technology the company has used in the A7 64-bit …
Apple’s ‘next big thing’ might be even bigger than we thought
The iWatch may cost $299 when it launches later this year, Morgan Stanley analyst Katy Huberty said in a note to investors on Tuesday (via …
Apple’s wireless charging tech for the iPhone could be revolutionary
A new patent awarded to Apple reveals the company is interested in producing its own wireless charging docks for mobile devices, AppleInsider reveals. However, these …
This Android launcher knows what apps you want on your homescreen before you do
The EverythingMe Launcher Android app has been updated to offer users advanced contextual features including predicting what apps the user wants to use at a certain moment …
Report claims iPhone 6 camera will be better than we thought
The upcoming iPhone 6 may sport a significantly upgraded camera, Chinese publication IT168 reports, which will offer not only more megapixels, but also improved functionality …
The Chromecast is about to get a whole lot better
Google has recently released the Chromecast software development kit (SDK,) which means developers can now add casting support to their iOS, Android and Chrome apps. …
Samsung’s Pro tablets are officially hitting U.S. stores this month
Samsung on Tuesday announced that its newest “Pro”-branded tablet line is going to be launched in the U.S. in the coming weeks. The Galaxy Note …
Samsung sends out Galaxy S5 press invites
Samsung on Monday sent out press invites to a special media event scheduled for February 24 at the MWC 2014 in Barcelona, Spain, where the …
Rumors of key Googler being ‘front-runner’ for Microsoft CEO position debunked
Amid reports that Microsoft’s Satya Nadella is considered the top candidate for a certain vacancy with the company, a new name has been entered into …
Apple’s fine in price-fixing suit could approach $1 billion
Apple faces a fine of up to $840 million in “state and consumer antitrust claims” in its eBook price-fixing suit in the U.S., Bloomberg reports. …
This Android app turns off Wi-Fi tracking without turning off Wi-Fi
While a Rutgers University professor is working on an Android application that will tell you when other apps access the GPS functionality of your smartphone …
This is how careless we are with our smartphones
A new infographic from gadget insurance company Protect Your Bubble (via VentureBeat) shows the “top 10 most dangerous things people do with their smartphones,” revealing …
