Watch out, Google, Apple and Microsoft: ‘China Operating System’ is coming for you
Unhappy with the dominance of foreign mobile and desktop operating systems in its country, the Chinese government it backing a China Operating System (COS) that …
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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Apple’s imminent attack on mobile payments comes into focus
A new Apple patent application reveals that the company is interested in secure wireless “iWallet” payments based on various wireless technologies including Bluetooth Low Energy …
Expert who first revealed massive Target hack tells us how it happened
More unofficial details about the late 2013 Target hack that exposed up to 40 million credit and debit cards and personal data for up to …
It’s okay if your LG G Flex display is… bumpy
LG’s G Flex, the company’s first smartphone with a flexible display, comes with a manufacturing defect that the company may have been aware of, The …
Spotify frees your music, at least on the desktop
Spotify on Wednesday announced that its lifting all limitations from its free desktop version, allowing users in all countries where the service is available to …
Facebook really wants to know what news you like to read
Facebook will reportedly launch a Flipboard-like news reading feature later this month either as a standalone application for mobile devices or as a “web experience” …
Shocker: Google caught breaking privacy laws yet again
Google has been caught again breaking privacy laws, this time in Canada where the search giant targeted Internet users with health-related ads, which is illegal …
EU: Google must make more concessions within weeks, or else
The European Union is asking Google to propose more concessions in its attempt to settle an antitrust investigation that’s looking into the company’s search practices …
Whitman officially puts the ‘HP’ in ‘PHablets’
HP on Tuesday announced its first new Android phablets, including the HP Slate 6 Voice Tab and HP Slate 7 Voice Tab, which will launch …
‘Blackphone’ might be the first NSA-proof smartphone
Blackphone will supposedly be the first Android smartphone in the world to focus on privacy and control, and the device will be unveiled in Barcelona …
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 …
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 …
