Here’s what displays the iPhone 6, 12.9-inch iPad and iWatch may bring
Apple is expected to launch bigger iPhone and iPad models this year, as well as a first ever smartwatch model – unofficially referred to as …
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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China Mobile: ‘millions’ of iPhones already ordered
The China Mobile iPhone deal is already turning up to be a gold mine for Apple, which expects record handset sales in the region for …
Meet PiPad, the $350 DIY Raspberry Pi tablet
The PiPad is the name Michael Castor gave to the Raspberry Pi wood and carbon fiber tablet he built after gathering all the necessary parts. …
Sony announces Xperia E1 smartphone with Walkman features
In addition to quietly unveiling the 6-inch Xperia T2 Ultra phablet, Sony has also announced a new Walkman-based smartphone that’s supposed to be the “best …
How celebrities get hooked on Samsung products
Some of the celebrities that end up endorsing Samsung devices don’t necessarily do it because they’re paid, but because the South Korean company has set up …
Sony’s Xperia T2 Ultra is the affordable phablet you’ve been waiting for
After unveiling two flagship devices at CES 2014, Sony on Tuesday has quietly announced a new phablet, the Xperia T2 Ultra, which will be launched …
Galaxy S5 reportedly packing 2900mAh fast-charging battery [Updated]
The unannounced Galaxy S5 smartphone is reportedly going to pack a fast-charging Li-ion battery that will offer a bigger charge than its predecessor. At 2900mAh, …
iPhone 4 reportedly resurrected in India to fight Samsung
Apple will reportedly relaunch the 8GB iPhone 4 in India in the near future, in order to better fight mid-ranged devices from Samsung and other …
2013 Mac Pro on sale in Europe after previous model was banned
Apple’s late 2013 Mac Pro model is available for sale in European markets, with units already shipping to local buyers, French online publication Mac Generation …
Apple’s iWatch seen as a sales catalyst for wearables market
Even though many companies unveiled brand new wearable devices at CES 2014 last week, Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Brian White doesn’t expect them to make an …
Benchmark shows NVIDIA has made the world’s best mobile processor
An early benchmark of NVIDIA’s Tegra K1 system-on-chip (SoC), which was announced at CES 2014, shows the new mobile processor may potentially be “the next …
Samsung Galaxy S5 specs reportedly ‘confirmed’
The Galaxy S5 will be available in two versions later this year, SamMobile has apparently learned from an insider, who also “confirmed” some of the …
Video: Is this the best iPad commercial of all time?
After using’s Bryan Cranston’s voice to promote the iPad Air’s slimness in a TV ad that ran in the days following the tablet’s official announcement, …
Hackers attack Neiman Marcus, others in Target-like fashion
Target was not the only retail chain under attack during the 2013 Black Friday hack, with Neiman Marcus and other unnamed retailers confirmed to have …
Yahoo ad malware attack far greater than anticipated
The malware attack that took advantage of Yahoo’s Java-based ad network around Christmas Eve was far greater than anticipated, the company confirmed in a post (via …
Swiss watchmaker Swatch isn’t afraid of the rise of smartwatches
Popular Swiss watch maker Swatch says it’s not afraid of competing against smartwatches only with regular watches, even though more companies are creating their own such devices …
iPhone: Apple’s Trojan horse into the business world
Apple’s iPhone has not only become the company’s best-selling device, but also a useful weapon for the company in its “attack” on the corporate world. …
Samsung scared to challenge Google, Apple in the U.S.
Even though Samsung will launch its first Tizen smartphones in a few months, the company will not sell them in the U.S. this year, as …
Android is no longer enough for Sony
Sony has confirmed in an interview that a single mobile OS strategy is not good enough for its mobile goals anymore, even if the collaboration …
Video: iPad Pro concept proposes ultra-slim 12.9-inch iPad with 4K display, Touch ID
The designers at SET Solution responsible for various concepts showing potential Apple products including iPhone Air, iPhone 6c and iPhone 6 with retina scanner have …
Google just made it so strangers can email your Gmail account – here’s how to stop them
Google on Thursday unveiled a new Gmail feature – emailing Google+ users whose email address you actually don’t know. Moving forward, Gmail will suggest Google+ …
Massive Target credit card breach was much worse than first reported
Target on Friday further revealed the scope of the hacking attack it suffered during the busy 2012 Black Friday and Christmas shopping season, saying that …
iPhone 6 may have even better than expected camera features
A newly published patent application shows that Apple is continuously working on improving the main camera in its iPhone, which already is the most popular …
Surface 3, Surface Mini launch reportedly set for late 2014
Despite not making any announcements at CES 2014, Microsoft has been unofficially tied to new products that were on display at the trade show, including …
Sony has virtual reality headset plans of its own
Sony at CES 2014 demoed two different virtual reality headset devices that show potential for the future, PCWorld reports. Of them, only one device is …
Yahoo ad malware hijacked computers for Bitcoin mining
A few days before CES 2014, security researchers discovered that Yahoo was unknowingly distributing malware via the ads displayed on its home page, with as …
New Galaxy Gear to ditch ‘bulky design,’ get ‘more advanced’ features
The completely redesigned Galaxy S5 coming this spring will be paired with “an evolution of the Galaxy Gear smartwatch,” Lee Young Hee, executive vice president …
With PlayStation Now you won’t need new hardware (except for a mandatory DualShock controller)
Sony’s PlayStation Now game streaming service unveiled at CES 2014 will work on a variety of smart gadgets in addition to regular PlayStation consoles, such …
Galaxy Note 4 may feature a flexible three-sided display
Samsung isn’t only interested in releasing a significantly updated Galaxy S5 flagship, the company’s executive vice president of the mobile division revealed to Bloomberg in an …
Samsung hints Galaxy S5 with eye scanner will launch in March or April
Samsung will seek to reinvent itself with the flagship Galaxy S5 smartphone this year and it will introduce new features that help the company increase sales of its …
