Playing World of Warcraft is now even more convenient – if you’ve got the cash
World of Warcraft players who don’t want to spend all the extra time to level their characters will have the option to buy level 90 …
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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OnePlus One vaporware priced even cheaper than expected
The OnePlus One Android phone may just be one of the most interesting handsets of the year, at least for hardcore Android users, but there’s …
Video: Could Google soon help you 3D print the smartphone of your dreams?
Project Ara and Project Tango are two very interesting smartphone-related Google endeavors currently developed by Google’s Advanced Technology and Projects division, with the former further …
There’s plenty of Galaxy S5 bloatware Samsung was forced to hide
Samsung surprised the audience during its MWC 2014 Galaxy S5 press event by not excessively focusing on the TouchWiz software features built on top of …
The next privacy breach may also steal your fingerprints
Samsung is apparently looking forward to seeing developers improve its new flagship device and wearables it introduced at MWC 2014. The company has released a …
Here’s one good reason why you shouldn’t buy the Galaxy S5 just yet
Even though it “only” announced a plastic Galaxy S5 version with Full HD display at MWC 2014, falling short of expectations, Samsung may still have …
Meet the Nexus smartwatch that never was
While Google is rumored to currently be working on a secret smartwatch project of its own, with LG expected to manufacture the device, earlier rumors suggested …
These are the Galaxy S5’s next-gen processors
Both Samsung and Qualcomm unveiled new mobile processors that are believed to equip Galaxy S5 variants, including the new Exynos 5422 and the Snapdragon 801, …
Of course there already is a Galaxy S5 clone
Even though the Galaxy S5 was only announced on Monday, a clone for the handset has already been unveiled, by Chinese device clone makers Goophone, …
Best Mobile Tablet of MWC wasn’t even officially present at the show
While many MWC 2014 attendees may have brought their iPads along, Apple did not have an official presence at the show, a regular “habit” for …
The government is finally gearing up to squash patent trolls
42 state Attorneys General on Monday sent a letter to ranking members of Congress showing support for patent reform against patent trolls. The Attorneys General letter …
AT&T fights messaging apps with unlimited free international text plan
After announcing LTE roaming agreements for various international markets on Monday, AT&T on Tuesday revealed that it will soon offer free international text messaging to …
Google really wants you to drive with your Glass on
Google is ready to fight anti-Google Glass legislation initiatives in many states, Reuters reports, as the search giant has apparently hired lobbyist to try to …
Critical OS X Mavericks update fixes huge security flaw on Macs
After releasing an iOS fix to address a critical SSL security issue last week, Apple on Tuesday issued an update for its OS X Mavericks …
When you enter the Internet, check your privacy at the door
There’s almost no privacy when going online, investigative reporter Julia Angwin discovered when looking into what Google and other companies knew about their users. The …
Samsung quietly admits there is a better version of the Galaxy S5 on the way
Many reports detailed not one but two Galaxy S5 smartphone models including a “Standard” and a “Prime” version, but the company only unveiled a single …
These are the phones BlackBerry wants to attack the market with this year
BlackBerry on Tuesday at MWC 2014 announced two new BlackBerry handsets it plans to attack the mobile market with this year, including the BlackBerry Z3 …
Here’s how much storage you’ll actually get on the Galaxy S5
Even though Samsung has significantly cut down on new bloatware for its Galaxy S5 smartphone, the company did not reveal how much storage space is …
Here’s how Samsung’s Galaxy S phones have evolved and gotten better over the years
After announcing the Galaxy S5 during a special event scheduled for the first MWC 2014 day, the fifth smartphone in Samsung’s Galaxy S flagship line …
HTC trolls Galaxy S5 buyers with new One teaser
Following the announcement of the Galaxy S5, HTC took to Twitter to post teaser messages for the HTC One, that’s going to be unveiled on …
Nokia X owners might get access to Google Play apps after all
Even though the Nokia X trio of Android handsets actually runs a forked Android version that looks more like Windows Phone than Google’s famous mobile …
New Android phone thinks your privacy is worth $629
Blackphone, the Android phone that’s supposed to enhance the privacy of the user, actually has a price and can be pre-ordered. The device costs $629, …
The best thing about Galaxy S5: Much less Samsung bloatware
Unlike with its previous Galaxy S or Galaxy Note models, Samsung has not introduced a plethora of new software features with the Galaxy S5 built on …
Galaxy S5, Gear Fit image gallery
Samsung on Monday unveiled two new products at MWC 2014, including the Galaxy S5 and the Gear Fit, which will both be available on April …
Samsung Galaxy S5 specs
The Galaxy S5, one of the most anticipated Android handsets of the beginning of the year has been officially unveiled at MWC 2014. For the …
LG-made Google smartwatch reportedly coming soon
Google may soon unveil its first smartwatch, according to new information revealed by TechCrunch and @evleaks. According to TechCrunch, the unnamed Google smartwatch has been in development for …
The iPhone 6’s killer feature tipped to be the display… but not because its size
The iPhone 6’s display may be one of the most important features of the device, Forbes reports, especially for a handset that’s supposedly going to …
Video: Here’s how Google’s Project Tango maps indoor spaces
After Google confirmed its 3D-sensing Project Tango smartphone the other day, a developer has already used the prototype device to highlight some of its capabilities, …
Nokia unveils not one, but three Android handsets
After numerous leaks that unofficially revealed many details about Nokia’s first Android handset, the company has finally unveiled its first ever Android handsets. Nokia early …
Sony targets the mid-range Android market with the Xperia M2
In addition to the Xperia Z2 smartphone and the Xperia Z2 Tablet, Sony also unveiled a mid-range device at MWC 2014: The Xperia M2. Sony claims …
