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 …
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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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 …
Galaxy S5: A combination of lack of innovation and iPhone fear
A rather strange Business Korea report cites an unnamed Samsung executive who claims that Samsung announced the Galaxy S5 earlier than many had anticipated because …
Customers may want iPhone, but end up buying Android instead
A new study reveals that Apple is still the most coveted brand in emerging markets, even though not all potential customers can afford its products …
Dual Android/Windows tablets/laptops get the boot from Google
After claiming in a recent report that the new Asus dual-booting Android/Windows tablet/laptop combo that was announced at CES 2014 may not actually hit stores, …
Official Galaxy S5 cases leaked
The Galaxy S5 is more than a month away from hitting stores in multiple international markets, but the first official accessories for the device – …
HP quietly launches affordable 8-inch Android tablet
HP continues its silent assault on the Android market with a new device the company isn’t really making any fuss about. Simply called the HP …
This app will tell you when you’ll finally be able to fall asleep
A new application plans to help out with all those restless nights when falling asleep seems to be next to impossible, provided that your sleep …
Irony: Android SmartWatch doesn’t even run Android
“Android SmartWatch” would be a very apropos name for Google’s own smartwatch, but that’s not going to happen, as such a product already exists. Sadly …
Your next iPhone may provide assistance when you need it the most
A future iPhone feature may offer handset owners added security features for real life-threatening events including emergency situations and accidents, AppleInsider reports, as detailed in …
Facebook’s Android app wants to do strange things to your phone
In a post on Geektime, My Permissions CEO Olivier Amar points us to the new permissions in the Facebook Android application that are a bit …
Samsung appears ready to spam wearables market
Samsung may be getting ready to announce more wearable devices in addition to the three new gadgets unveiled at MWC 2014, including the Gear 2, …
More evidence suggests Apple’s ‘iTV’ plans are real
For the past few years Apple has been rumored countless times to be planning an attack on the TV industry with an actual TV set …
iPhone 6 has Apple gearing up for the most massive iPhone launch yet
Apple is apparently getting ready for a massive iPhone 6 launch, at least according to Chinese publication Commercial Times (via Digitimes). According to the report, …
A costly mistake: Report claims unsold iPhone 5c inventory is piling up fast
A new report from Taiwan indicates that stock of the unsuccessful iPhone 5c is piling up with Apple’s suppliers and retail partners, as demand for …
Best Buy is ready to sell you Xbox One Titanfall Bundles
Best Buy on Wednesday announced that it’s ready to welcome players early on Tuesday, March 11 with special Xbox One Titanfall bundles. Over 300 Best …
This health smart device wraps around your iPhone, not your wrist
Not all health and fitness smart devices launched this year will wrap around the user’s wrist (or even ankle for some products), but also around …
