How to fix an annoying bug in iOS and OS X that breaks Gmail
Apple’s initial public release of iOS 8 last fall wasn’t exactly the most stable mobile software build the company has pushed out in recent years. …
Zach Epstein has been the Executive Editor at BGR for more than 10 years. He manages BGR’s editorial team and ensures that best practices are adhered to. He also oversees the Ecommerce team and directs the daily flow of all content. Zach first joined BGR in 2007 as a Staff Writer covering business, technology, and entertainment.
His work has been quoted by countless top news organizations, and he was recently named one of the world's top 10 “power mobile influencers” by Forbes. Prior to BGR, Zach worked as an executive in marketing and business development with two private telcos.
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Wednesday’s list of paid iPhone and iPad apps on sale for free was a fantastic one, but Thursday is a brand new day with a brand new list of …
How have you used Netflix this long without knowing these 10 tips and tricks?
Netflix is a game-changer. You know it, I know it, and the pay TV industry certainly knows it. The cord cutting trend is accelerating and …
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Just when you thought you were safe, a new hacking toy comes along and rocks your world. Imagine a tool exists that lets hackers pluck encryption …
AT&T’s Latest Promise to FCC in Effort to Win DirecTV Merger Approval Reeks of Desperation
While no one on the outside knows exactly what’s going on behind closed doors, it appears as though AT&T still has some work to put …
A List Of Every Company Allowed to Fly Drones In U.S. Skies
When the New Year rolled around, only a handful of companies were permitted by the Federal Aviation Administration to fly drones in U.S. airspace. Today, …
‘Hacking Team’ Hack Proves Governments Can Spy On Jailbroken iPhones
Forget about voiding your warranty and potentially rendering your iPhone unusable if something goes wrong, Apple fans now have another reason to avoid jailbreaking their …
9 Best Paid iPhone Apps On Sale for Free for a Limited Time
Yesterday’s list of paid iPhone and iPad apps on sale for free was a fantastic one, and a few of those limited-time sales are still going, so be sure to …
It’s Time to Rain On Apple’s Parade
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Even the Best Isn’t Good Enough When You’re Up Against the iPhone 6
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When I first heard John Oliver was getting his own show on HBO, I wasn’t excited at all. Oliver was amusing at times on The …
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People are gross, and people touch their smartphones constantly throughout the day. As such, it stands to reason that smartphones are generally pretty gross. Think …
20 Jailbreak Tweaks That Bring Features Most iPhone Users Will Never Experience
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8 Best Paid iPhone Apps That Are On Sale for Free Today
There are plenty of paid iPhone and iPad apps on sale for free, but to be frank, most of them are awful. That’s why we spend so much time combing …
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Minecraft is nothing less than a phenomenon, and the game’s upcoming new chapter is shaping up to be one of the most exciting releases of 2015. Minecraft: Story …
See Every Single Song Apple Plays on Beats 1
Apple Music is here. Some people love it. Some people think it’s doomed. Wherever you stand on matters, one thing is clear: Apple did a …
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As someone in my mid-thirties, I have come to terms with the fact there is some slang I just shouldn’t be using. Remember when you …
America’s Most Disgusting July 4th Tradition
America hasn’t always been the land of the free. The founders of the United States fought tirelessly for years to free themselves from Great Britain, and …
Acclaimed Music Industry Critic Lists 7 Reasons Apple Music Is Doomed to Fail
Bob Lefsetz is one of the most well-known and well-respected music industry critics in the business. He has worked with and consulted for major labels …
