Facebook denies that it plans to rebrand Oculus Rift with its own logo
Facebook on Tuesday made a surprising announcement, revealing that it purchased the Oculus Rift virtual reality startup in a $2 billion deal, although it’s not …
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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Articles by Chris Smith
Forget about fixing the HTC One (M8) yourself if you break it
The HTC One (M8) is a well-built smartphone that may survive most beatings and even water damage, but once a component breaks – whether it’s a cracked …
Google denies snooping on Gmail users to hunt down leaks
Responding to allegations from TechCrunch former editor Michael Arrington that Google had accessed his Gmail email address to trace a leak from inside the company, …
Video: HTC shows off all the best new Sense 6 features on the HTC One (M8)
The recently launched HTC One (M8) comes with a brand new version of Sense on top of Android 4.4 KitKat that brings several new software …
10 fantastic app concepts for the Moto 360’s round screen
Its unexpected watch-like round design combined with the possibilities offered by Android Wear turned the Moto 360 into one of the most interesting smartwatch concepts to date, …
The untold story behind the creation of Apple’s first iPhone
In the wake of a second major Apple vs Samsung lawsuit in the U.S., Apple senior software engineer Greg Christie talked with The Wall Street …
Video: After Iron Man, Commissioner Gordon comes to HTC’s rescue
In addition to releasing First Look videos for the HTC One (M8,) HTC has also launched an appropriate TV ad campaign, with two new clips …
Video: HTC focuses on design and camera in ‘First Look’ One (M8) clips
HTC has already posted on YouTube various videos highlighting the design of its recently launched One (M8) flagship handset, but also the Duo Camera’s specs …
HTC takes BlinkFeed to a whole new level
HTC’s custom news-reading BlinkFeed app has further been tweaked in Sense 6.0, and it’s apparently ready to offer users even more information than before, whether …
Sony won’t jump on the Android Wear bandwagon just yet [updated]
Sony, which has been making Android-based smartwatches before other OEMs showed interest in launching such products of their own, said it won’t leave its own …
Android scores an awesome game before iOS for a change
In most cases, popular mobile games hit Android only after they have been launched in the App Store, but that won’t be the case with …
Video: See what happens when the HTC One (M8) is immersed in water
Despite its durable aluminum unibody design, the HTC One (M8) is not officially waterproof, or at least HTC did not brag about any such features like …
The Android phone with no ‘gimmicks and bloat’ finally gets an official launch date
After quietly upgrading one of the main hardware components of its first Android handset ever, OnePlus as quietly posted on its forums an official announcement date for …
Awesome feature lets you control the HTC One (M8) without turning it on
One of the new software features introduced by HTC’s Sense 6 is called Motion Launch, which offers users a cool new way to interact with the …
Inside the HTC One M8’s impressive battery-saving tech
Samsung isn’t the only company launching a new battery saving mode for its 2014 flagship device, as HTC has announced its own “Extreme Power Saving …
HTC One (M8) specs
HTC on Tuesday officially unveiled the HTC One (M8), it’s 2014 flagship smartphone, and one of the worst kept secrets of the beginning of the …
Samsung’s Galaxy S5 Active to launch on AT&T and Sprint this year
Samsung may launch additional Galaxy S5 versions this year including a more rugged model, just like it did last year with the Galaxy S4. A …
New HTC One shown side-by-side with original model in extensive comparison video
The HTC One (M8) is not even official yet, although it may as well be considering the numerous leaks that have revealed almost everything there …
HTC may release Android updates even faster in the future
Ahead of the anticipated HTC One (M8) announcement, the Taiwanese company has revealed additional details about the handset, on top of everything that’s already known …
Amazing Moto 360 smartwatch shown in more detailed images
Motorola’s recently unveiled Android Wear-based Moto 360 is definitely a hot product – at least on paper, as the smartwatch is yet to be officially …
Exciting OnePlus One Android phone gets upgraded before launch
After explaining its decision to choose a Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor instead of a newer model for its One smartphone, OnePlus has quietly announced via …
Samsung’s 12.2-inch Pro tablets already seen as a flop
Samsung launched a new Pro family of tablets a few months ago, comprised of devices with screens from 8.4 to 12.2 inches that are already available …
Android 4.4.3 KitKat update reportedly coming soon
After a never-before-seen version of KitKat has been spotted a few days ago – version KTU65 – suggesting that Google may release at least one …
Google is really tired of people bashing Glass
Google appears to be quite annoyed with the myths growing around Glass, so, in order to set the record straight about its wearable device, the …
Robot might make your iPhone 6’s battery
Apple is looking at further automating its production lines for popular devices including the iPhone, a new report from Taiwan reveals, with the company supposedly …
Redesigned MacBook Air model tipped to arrive with exciting new features
Apple may launch a brand new MacBook Air version this year, a Weiphone poster has revealed, sporting some exciting features including a 12-inch screen that …
Apple reportedly working to bring live television to Apple TV
Apple is reportedly in complex talks with Comcast about launching a joint product, a new Apple TV set-top box that would not only offer users …
Motorola phablet tipped to launch in time for the bigger iPhone 6
Motorola will reportedly launch a 6-inch phablet this year at some point in the third quarter, a source familiar with the matter revealed on Weibo, …
Apple might make Android fans happy after all
Apple is apparently working on various music-related products meant to counter the effect of dropping download sales, with the company currently being rumored to consider …
Amazon is offering huge deals on Android apps
In celebration of the Amazon Appstore’s third birthday, the giant retailer is offering users huge deal son apps, giving away $50 worth of Android apps for …
