Did Lenovo just buy itself the next Nexus?
In an unexpected move, Google on Wednesday announced that it sold Motorola Mobility to Lenovo for close to $3 billion, although the Search giant will …
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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More Galaxy S5 specs seemingly confirmed
In a series of tweets, well-known leaker @evleaks has posted several details about the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S5, apparently confirming the official name of the …
PayPal says it didn’t do it, GoDaddy partially admits helping hacker
After an app developer revealed how a hacker managed to get access to his web properties and hold them for ransom by exploiting some potential …
Asus, Acer throw their hats into the wearables ring
Asus and Acer have officially confirmed that they’re interested in the growing wearables market and will have such devices of their own in stores at …
Video: Google shows off the world’s first silly Google Glass games
Google has developed five silly games for Google Glass, to further motivate developers interested in providing new gaming experiences to Glass wearers. The games are …
PayPal and GoDaddy will hand your data over to just about anyone
An app developer who had a rare Twitter username revealed he has been hacked by a person that wanted to own the @N handle at …
Google close to settling EU antitrust investigation – may escape billion-dollar fine
Google may soon settle the three-year antitrust investigation into its Search business in Europe, Reuters has exclusively learned, as the company has made additional concessions …
Apple faces fines for blocking LTE on the iPhone
Even though newer iPhone models have support for multiple 4G LTE bands, which would allow them to connect to various networks around the world, buyers may …
Here’s how much a giant 12.2-inch Android tablet will cost you
Samsung took to Twitter to announce that the 12.2-inch Galaxy NotePRO 12.2 tablet that was unveiled at CES 2014 is now available for pre-order in …
PlayStation Now private beta invites rolling out
Sony has quietly started to send out private beta invites via email for its PlayStation Now game streaming service that was announced a few weeks …
This boring picture may be the first taken with a Galaxy S5
Well known leaker @evleaks, who has been accurate with many mobile-related leaks in the past, has posted a test photo that was reportedly taken with Verizon’s …
This might be the first confirmed info on the Galaxy S5
The Galaxy S5 family model number has apparently been confirmed to be SM-G900, SamMobile reports, suggesting that Samsung has a different naming policy for the …
Netflix plans expansion in crowded European entertainment market
Netflix plans to extend its presence in Europe this year, The Wall Street Journal has learned, targeting various markets including Germany and France, the fourth …
There may be a ‘Squeaky Dolphin’ permanently snooping on your YouTube, Facebook habits
More documents released by NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden detail another bulk data collection spying initiative that consists of monitoring services like Facebook and Google’s YouTube …
Google’s Glass prescription frames will make you look more human
Google on Tuesday announced that it’s finally ready to offer Glass Explorers the prescription frames they were waiting for. “If we had a nickel for …
Investigation blows the lid off iOS, Android app development scams
A highly detailed investigation from Android Police reveals part of what must be the purgatory of the app development universe, where shady development companies lure in …
Yes, the KitKat update did sort-of break your Galaxy Note 3
After initially denying that the Android 4.4 KitKat update recently released for the Galaxy Note 3 caused any issues with third-party accessories for the device, …
British spies can remotely ‘Smurf’ your iPhone and Android phone
Unsurprisingly, it’s not just the NSA that can hack iPhones and other mobile devices in order to retrieve data that may be relevant to an …
For Apple, your fingerprint may be the key to your iWallet
After a report last week claimed that Apple is building its own wireless payment service, Apple’s CEO Tim Cook was “more or less” asked by an …
New MacBook computers might be powered by the sun
Apple on Tuesday was awarded a new patent titled “Electronic device display module” that describes a MacBook laptop that would have solar charging abilities as …
Nintendo is going mobile, but don’t hold your breath for a full Mario iPhone game [updated]
Nintendo may finally be ready to launch mobile games, Nikkei reports, but the company will not simply unleash its Mario or Pokemon universes on iPhone, …
The iPhone 6 may have a different kind of wireless charging
Apple has been recently rumored to run a trial production of iPhone models that have sapphire glass displays, but there may be another reason the …
NFC comes to the iPhone with brand new line of cases
DeviceFidelity on Monday announced that even more special iPhone cases containing its near field communication (NFC) technology for Isis payments will be available in AT&T …
LG quietly confirms new flagship phone will debut next month
In addition to presenting its earnings report for the fourth quarter of 2013, LG on Monday issued a small press release to confirm the name …
HTC M8 flagship phone may go where no HTC phone has gone before
The HTC M8, also referred to as the HTC One+ in recent reports, will feature on-screen buttons according to trusted leaker @evleaks, who has been …
You have one hour today to buy an unlocked Moto X for $100 off
Motorola on Friday announced via Twitter that it will hold a new Moto X sale on Monday, offering its flagship Android smartphone starting at just …
Nokia’s Android phone might actually launch
Vietnamese online retailer Thegiodidong.com is already listing the Nokia Normandy on its website, potentially revealing various specs and features for the unconfirmed device in the …
Google to reportedly discontinue beloved Nexus device lineup next year
Russian blogger Eldar Murtazin said on Twitter that the Nexus line of devices will be discontinued in 2015, replaced instead with a new brand spawned …
Google acquires AI firm (because its robots can’t take over the world until they become self-aware)
Google has confirmed to Re/code that it purchased an artificial intelligence (AI) company without disclosing the amount of cash it paid for it. The publication …
Apple may soon have a new way to help you spend more of your money
Apple is reportedly developing its own wireless payment service for mobile devices, The Wall Street Journal has learned, eying a piece of a growing business …
