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 …
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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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 …
FreedomPop makes Galaxy S2 relevant again with exciting new privacy protection features
FreedomPop on Wednesday unveiled the Privacy Phone, also known as the “Snowden Phone,” or essentially a Galaxy S2 model that has advanced privacy-guarding features, while …
LG smartphone evolution timeline pretends the iPhone never existed
LG has released an interesting infographic that presents the history of the smartphone, including its past, present and potential future, at least according to the …
Samsung pushed out of iPhone 6 chip production?
A new AFP report, which cites a Commercial Times story, says that A8 chip production for the iPhone 6 family of phones has started, with …
Exciting new phone aimed at hardcore Android fans takes shape as first hardware details arrive
The OnePlus One has so far promised to be one of the most exciting Android handsets of the year thanks to an interesting marketing campaign. …
More intelligent Siri to gain Google Now capabilities, offer advanced iWatch features
Apple is apparently interested in further developing its voice-based virtual assistant Siri to offer users more advanced features, possibly akin to Google’s Google Now functionality. …
Apple’s iPhone 6 must have switched to sapphire, because Corning is already bashing it
In a conference call on Tuesday, of which Seeking Alpha has published a transcript, Corning had to answer various sapphire-related questions from analysts, likely based …
New Nexus 6 details emerge
LG will continue its partnership with Google and launch a Nexus 6 smartphone this year alongside Google’s first Nexus smartwatch, Gizmodo.de has learned from a …
Samsung gears up for expensive new wearables launch
While Samsung unveiled new wearable devices at MWC 2014, saying they would be available in stores in early April, the company did not actually mention …
Apple reportedly ready to kill 13-inch non-Retina MacBook Pro
Apple is apparently ready to get rid off another MacBook Pro model, Digitimes reports. After ditching the 15-inch MacBook Pro with optical drive in late …
Roku sticks it to Google with new, affordable Chromecast-like dongle of its own
Roku on Tuesday unveiled the new Roku Streaming Stick, its own fresh take on affordable TV HDMI dongles that bring more entertainment to the living …
Ouya Everywhere gaming coming soon… without the box?
Ouya, the popular Kickstarter project that turned into a gaming console business has further expansion plans in mind, Slashdot has learned, with the company getting ready to …
Intel backs wearables interest with $100-$150 million Basis acquisition
Intel has acquired wearable device maker Basis in a deal possibly valued at around $100 million, with a source telling TechCrunch that the number may …
These revolutionary new tires could help your car traverse any terrain
Goodyear at the Geneva auto show unveiled a new SUV tire concept that’s specifically crafted to deal with multiple types of terrain while improving fuel …
Video: Here’s everything you need to know about the Galaxy S5 and new Gears
Following the first Galaxy S5 and new Gear wearable ads that were released during the Oscars, Samsung on Tuesday published a couple of longer videos …
Video: This is how cool Apple’s CarPlay is… in a parked Ferrari or a Mercedes
Mercedes-Benz released its own demo video that highlights how Apple’s CarPlay feature works in more detail than Volvo did with its own CarPlay video demo. …
Galaxy S5 ‘killer’ reportedly launching sooner than you think
New reports seem to indicate again that LG will launch its next-generation flagship smartphone much sooner than anticipated, with the LG G3 expected to hit …
Video: Facebook attacks Google’s balloons with drones
For obvious, ad-related reasons, both Google and Facebook are interested in bringing more people online, with each company having its own initiatives to offer affordable …
Dragon Dictate for Mac 4 launches with new audio transcription features
Nuance on Tuesday announced Dragon Dictate for Mac 4, its latest voice recognition software, which comes bundled with features from the company’s MacSpeech Scribe OS …
Government angry at Sprint for wiretap overcharges, sues carrier
The wiretapping business can be quite expensive for the U.S. Government, and a lucrative deal for carriers that have to comply to court-ordered surveillance operations …
Sony’s PlayStation 4 hits new sales milestone
Sony on Tuesday announced it hit a new sales milestone for its recently released PlayStation 4 console: 6.0 million units sold worldwide since launching the …
Ellen’s Oscar selfie tweet breaks Obama’s retweet record
Ellen DeGeneres was not shy about using a Galaxy phone during Sunday’s 86th edition of the Academy Awards to take pictures of herself and others …
