Brand new Apple TV with Kinect-like motion controls to launch in late 2014
Rumors surrounding a refreshed Apple TV with enhanced capabilities and redesigned software have been swirling for months, but they kicked into high gear on Thursday …
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Apple’s iWatch said to come in two sizes, high-end model to cost thousands of dollars
Does Apple plan to launch a diamond-encrusted iWatch to compliment its gold iPhone 5s? Probably not, but well-connected Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo of KGI Securities …
Apple reportedly launching Retina MacBook Air and cheaper iMac this year
Apple’s iMac computer lineup is gorgeous, sleek and powerful, but the models that make up the iMac family are very pricey. The MacBook Air lineup …
You have to check out this awesome collection of ancient computer advertisements
We spend a lot of time looking forward here on BGR, but sometimes it’s fun to stop for a moment and look at the past to …
Mailbox, the best email app on the iPhone, is coming to Android and PC
Mailbox is a fantastic app. It’s so great, in fact, that Dropbox spent $100 million to acquire it last year. The Mailbox app helped me …
Download this app right now: Sleep for iPhone and iPad is now free
Getting enough sleep is hugely important for our health, but we often overlook just how crucial it really is. Sleep helps improve our ability to learn, it …
Comcast makes its case for the TWC merger, says millions of Americans will benefit
The proposed $45 billion merger between pay TV and Internet service giants Comcast and Time Warner Cable has been met with staunch opposition from consumers, rivals and …
New report claims September debut for Apple’s iWatch
Apple’s “iWatch” may or may not be an actual smartwatch. Whatever the much rumored and hotly anticipated wearable device is or is not, a new …
Brand new Galaxy S5 outclassed by HTC One (M8) and six-month-old iPhone 5s in performance tests
Raw power doesn’t necessarily translate into the best user experience and for Samsung, that’s a good thing. According to a thorough technical review of Samsung’s …
What to do about Heartbleed, the massive security bug that affects us all
Heartbleed is a scary, scary bug. Without getting into the technical aspects of this recently discovered security hole, it’s an issue with OpenSSL, the security …
New report claims to reveal iPhone 6 and iPhone phablet launch timing
Another day, another set of iPhone 6 rumors that trickles out from the East. According to the latest report, Apple’s next-generation iPhone 6 is getting …
Google issues new Chromebook deals to celebrate the death of Windows XP support
Google’s low-cost, light-duty Chromebooks have been taking schools by storm. They’re also seen as terrific options for consumers on the hunt for a cheap web …
The comeback trail: An inside look at HTC’s One (M8) launch
The launch of HTC’s new flagship smartphone was accompanied by some of the most enthusiastic reviews I can recall seeing in recent history. In my …
The surprisingly important area where HTC’s One (M8) crushes the iPhone 5s
There is a key aspect of the smartphone experience that is often overlooked by users despite the fact that it has a huge impact on …
Big new sale makes Xbox One much cheaper than PS4
Microsoft’s next-generation Xbox One video game console has been well-received thus far but there’s no question that sales have been lagging behind Sony’s rival box, …
Facebook is probably killing your iPhone’s battery – here’s how to fix it
Facebook is easily one of the most popular third-party iPhone apps on the planet. As it turns out, it might also be one of the …
Samsung reportedly sues newspaper over negative Galaxy S5 press
Careful what you say about Samsung’s latest smartphone — the wrong thing could apparently cost you a fortune. Korean-language MediaToday is reporting that Samsung has filed …
Don’t panic: Your Twitter profile will soon look just like your Facebook profile
Now that Twitter is a publicly traded company, it seems to be looking to neighboring social network Facebook for inspiration at every turn. We know …
Apple’s iWatch release reportedly set for Q3
Apple has long been rumored to be prepping an “iWatch” that will focus on health features and establish Apple as a key player in the …
How to convert your HTC One (M8) into a Google Play edition
Android fans lusting after HTC’s gorgeous new One (M8) hardware but looking for a more traditional Android experience without coughing up $700 up front now …
Leaked photos may reveal Samsung’s premium Galaxy F for first time ever
Samsung’s Galaxy S5 finally launches this coming Friday and as great as it looks, it doesn’t quite measure up to the handset the world was …
5 fantastic free Android apps that do amazing things the iPhone can’t
When it comes to smartphone platforms, there’s plenty to enjoy on iOS and Android alike. The “iPhone vs. Android” debate is obviously a heated one among …
One of the biggest reasons you have no choice when it comes to home broadband
According to data from the Federal Communications Commission, about one-third of households in the United States have no choice when it comes to home broadband …
Download this app right now: PhotoMotion for iPhone is now free
The nifty highlight feature on the new HTC One (M8) takes your photos and videos and automatically combines them into a great little highlight reel …
Here we go again: Report claims Apple is testing a 65-inch iTV
If rumors and reports from Apple analysts are to be believed, Apple has been on the verge of launching an own-brand television for several years …
HTC’s revenue finally rises in March, but can’t stop Q1 loss
HTC on Monday announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2014, having recorded the second down quarter of its history as a public company. …
T-Mobile CEO pens open letter to BlackBerry fans: ‘I’ll always fight for you’
The feud between struggling smartphone maker BlackBerry and scrappy wireless carrier T-Mobile is one that most people probably didn’t even know was taking place. And those …
Sprint finally enters the fray, offers $650 to switch from rivals
It’s not quite clear how well Sprint’s “Framily” plans are working in terms of attracting subscribers away from rival carriers and slowing the bleeding — …
HTC One (M8) vs. Galaxy S5 vs. iPhone 5s: Guess which phone survives a 7-foot drop
HTC’s new all-metal flagship HTC One (M8) Android phone looks and feels amazing, but does all that sturdy aluminum really stand up to a beating …
Download this app right now: AirMusic for iPhone and iPad is now free
Apple’s AirPlay is great, as long as you own plenty of compatible devices. The proprietary wireless streaming solution allows users to stream music and videos from …
