Samsung’s Galaxy S5 plagued with huge bug that has no fix
Many eager Samsung fans who finally got their hands on the company’s latest and greatest after months of leaks and rumors have been greeted with an …
Zach Epstein has been the Executive Editor at BGR for more than 15 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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Life after Heartbleed: ‘The Internet will never be 100% safe’
Heartbleed was an abrupt but necessary reminder that when it comes to the Internet, nothing is safe. The massive OpenSSL security hole was discovered earlier …
New data suggests Galaxy S5 stole a surprising amount of business away from Apple
Earlier this week, we shared data from used gadget trade-in site Gazelle that showed iPhone users, for the most part, appeared to be largely uninterested …
This is the perfect iPhone 6
Despite all the supposed leaks and rumors, we still have absolutely no idea what Apple’s next-generation iPhone 6 will look like. Yes, we have read reports …
Amazon Prime users will soon have access to HBO shows for the first time
Amazon and HBO on Wednesday announced a first-of-its-kind deal that will make HBO content available to Amazon Prime subscribers. Several popular HBO shows and mini-series …
State of the Hack: 43% of all DDoS attacks in Q4 originated in China
The threat from hackers is very real and a new report shows that things are only getting worse. We recently told you about a terrifying …
New Apple recycling program will pay you for your old gadgets
Apple cares about the environment and it really, really wants the world to know it. The company is making its renewed efforts to be more …
Apple releases iOS 7.1.1 update for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch
Apple on Tuesday issued a new update for its wildly popular mobile operating system. iOS 7.1.1, which is available immediately over the air (OTA) and should …
Did you miss last week’s blood moon? Check out this awesome time-lapse photo
Last week’s rare blood moon eclipse was amazing, but it also took place in the middle of the night so most people in the U.S. …
Beyond 3D: Inside Amazon’s smartphone
Amazon doesn’t plan to unveil its first smartphone until later this spring, but the world got an early look at the handset last week when …
Apple and Nike reportedly developing a ‘smart band’ with gesture controls
Hot on the heels of reports suggesting Nike is done making its own wearable devices, a new rumor claims that Apple and Nike are teaming …
Download this app right now: Vert 2 for iPhone and iPad is now free
Sometimes an iPhone app is exceptionally functional and sometimes an iPhone app is beautiful, but rarely can both be said about the same piece of …
Comcast says its customer service does a great job ‘way more than 99%’ of the time
Comcast received the dubious honor of being named the “worst company in America” earlier this month, and it regularly receives poor rankings in customer satisfaction …
Apple takes a huge shot at Samsung in latest print ad
Over the past few years, Samsung built a smartphone empire by creating a massive handset portfolio spanning all sizes and price points, and by spending …
New movie from Avengers director Joss Whedon released as $5 Vimeo rental
Acclaimed writer and director Joss Whedon is responsible for several cult classic TV shows including Firefly and Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and he is known more recently for writing and …
Galaxy S5 price already slashed in world’s third largest smartphone market
Samsung’s brand new flagship Galaxy S5 smartphone is barely a week old but it has already seen a substantial price cut in the third largest …
Galaxy S5 draws rush of trade-ins from Samsung phone owners; iPhone users uninterested
New flagship smartphone launches are often accompanied by a rush of users trading in older phone models as they upgrade, and data surrounding which models …
How to use the 5 coolest new features on the Galaxy S5
Samsung’s latest flagship smartphone launched just over a week ago and early reports suggest that sales have been strong thus far, having reached into the …
The 40 best iPhone and Android apps you’ve never heard of
Sifting through hundreds of thousands of apps in Apple and Google’s mobile app stores to find new interesting software is practically impossible thanks to all the clutter …
New York Times pits Galaxy S5 against iPhone 5s, says competition isn’t even close
Last week, we took an in-depth look at Samsung’s new Galaxy S5 smartphone to see how it compared with the HTC One (M8). While the …
Google’s Nexus 8 tablet rumored to launch in Q3
Google’s Nexus 7 might not be the most popular tablet in the world, but it is clearly one of the top choices for Android enthusiasts …
Download this app right now: Task Player for iPhone is now free
This isn’t an official count but by our estimation, Apple’s iOS App Store is currently home to about 4,973,812 task manager apps. The reason is …
Galaxy S5 vs. HTC One (M8): Which is the best Android phone in the world?
For smartphone fans around the world, things really started to get interesting over the past couple of months. First, Samsung unveiled its new Galaxy S5 …
Banksy’s latest work ‘Mobile Lovers’ has been torn down – but for a good cause
One of famed graffiti artist Banksy’s most recent works is a commentary on how distracted we all are by constant connectivity. Dubbed “Mobile Lovers,” the piece …
HTC One (M8) shipments seen reaching 3-5 million in Q2
Shipments of HTC’s new flagship One (M8) smartphone are expected to fall between 3 million and 5 million units in the second quarter this year. …
How to turn your Nexus 5 into an HTC One (M8)
When it comes to hardware, there is nothing on Earth that will help Google’s Nexus 5 approach the HTC One (M8). The LG-built handset is …
Forget 5G – 10Gbps WiFi is coming next year
The 5Mbps, 10Mbps or even 20Mbps download speeds we see now are fast, and the 5G data speeds we have been promised down the road are …
New iPhone 6 case photos reaffirm big redesign, show relocated power button
Apple appears to take the most aggressive stance when it comes to secrecy and keeping information surrounding its unreleased products out of the public’s eye. …
Terrifying interactive map shows global cyber attacks happening in real time
Heartbleed is hardly the only online threat we have to worry about these days. The massive OpenSSL bug should certainly be taken seriously — here …
Samsung confirms its fifth smartwatch, which is powered by its fourth different OS
If you’re confused when it comes to Samsung’s smartwatch strategy, don’t worry — it looks like Samsung is just as confused as you are.
