Samsung’s Galaxy S5 isn’t even out yet and you can already get one for free
The only thing better than owning one of the latest and great smartphones on the planet is owning one of the latest and greatest smartphones …
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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U.S. wireless carriers finally have something to fear: Google
Call Google “evil” all you want — I personally love how “evil” Google is — but there is no other company on the planet that can …
How to improve your Android phone’s battery life in 10 seconds
Battery life remains one of the most frustrating things about modern smartphones, which could do so much more if battery technology ever manages to progress …
Buying a Galaxy S5 next week? Here’s how to sell your old Galaxy S4 for the most money
For gadget enthusiasts or anyone else who might be a fan of technology, buying a new smartphone is just awesome. The days and weeks that …
Download this app right now: Beautiful Widgets Pro for Android now on sale
Thanks to its open nature, there are plenty of awesome things Android can do that the iPhone and iPad simply cannot. For some good examples, check …
Here’s how the iPhone 6 might really hurt Apple this summer
Apple’s iPhone 6 is without a doubt on of the most hotly anticipated smartphone launches of 2014. A dozen or so independent reports suggest that …
PS4 vs. Xbox One: The ultimate showdown takes place tonight
Winning the heart, minds and wallets of gamers around the world is the easy part. Winning over Dr. Sheldon Cooper, on the other hand, is …
This huge iOS 7 security flaw makes it impossible to recover your stolen iPhone
Owners of Apple’s iPhone have the dubious honor of possessing one of thieves’ most sought-after gadgets. In fact, the New York Police Department recently pointed out …
Video: This is the amazing redesigned iOS 7 multitasking interface you’ve been waiting for
By shamelessly stealing the app switcher interface from webOS — the mobile operating system Palm created, HP murdered and LG revived as a TV platform — …
Everything you need to know about Windows 8.1 Update
Microsoft finally took the wraps off of its upcoming Windows 8.1 Update, a major revision that will add a range of new functionality to Microsoft’s …
Verizon slashes service plan pricing to match AT&T
Verizon Wireless on Wednesday made a key strategic change to its service plan pricing that shows the nation’s biggest wireless carrier isn’t quite big enough to ignore …
The most stunning and powerful Android phone of 2014 may come from an unlikely source
Watch out, HTC — the honor of having launched the best Android smartphone in the world might not be yours for very long. The new HTC …
Microsoft debuts Universal Windows Apps for building cross-platform apps
Microsoft on Wednesday announced a new Universal Windows Apps initiative, which will allow developers to create apps that will work across all form factors, including …
Watch live as Microsoft reveals its vision of the future at Build 2014
Microsoft finally realized some time ago that it had to make some serious changes if it hoped to continue thriving in a world that had begun to …
Amazon opens fire on Apple TV and Chromecast with new Fire TV
Pretend to be surprised: Amazon just unveiled a new streaming video product during a press conference on Wednesday. Reports of Amazon’s Apple TV competitor have been coming …
Future smartphones will finally have reversible charger connectors, and here’s what they look like
As much as Apple fans complained when the company began launching new devices with a Lightning port that replaced the old 30-pin port, having a nice …
This cool trick could have a huge impact on your Android phone’s battery life
New flagship phones from both Samsung and HTC offer enhanced battery saving modes that allow the battery on the Galaxy S5 or HTC One (M8) …
T-Mobile backtracks on latest Uncarrier move following subscriber backlash
It looks like T-Mobile will keep “playing that game” after all. The nation’s scrappiest wireless carrier saw intense customer backlash late last week when it announced …
Watch Wil Wheaton’s moving response when a little girl asks how to deal with being called a nerd
If you weren’t already a Wil Wheaton fan, you will be in a few short minutes. Best known for his roles as Wesley Crusher on …
Galaxy S5 sales strong in South Korea even though phone hasn’t officially launched yet
Even without the awesome power of Samsung’s mighty marketing budget, sales of its latest flagship smartphone are off to a solid start in South Korea. …
Beggars can be choosers: BlackBerry dumps T-Mobile following spat
Some might consider holding a grudge while your company is struggling to stage a comeback ill-advised, but BlackBerry took it personally when T-Mobile recently had …
PS4 sales double Xbox One as console war heats up
We’re now well past the initial launch phase of the next-generation video game console “war” that began last November when Sony and Microsoft each launched …
These are the 5 iOS features Apple claims Samsung stole
According to Apple, Samsung has stolen a number of key iOS features and design elements, and used them when making its Galaxy smartphones and tablets. …
Download this app right now: DataMan Next for the iPhone is now free
BGR regularly tries to draw readers’ attention to great paid apps when they become free for a limited time, and the latest addition to our …
Why wait? You can buy Samsung’s Galaxy S5 in the U.S. right now
Samsung’s brand new Galaxy S5 doesn’t officially launch until next Friday, but a number of eager retailers are getting a jump on the competition by …
HTC One (M8) pitted against iPhone 5s in massive photography showdown
The brand new HTC One (M8) is without question the best Android phone on the planet right now. I’m not sure there’s even a close …
T-Mobile’s latest Uncarrier move draws fire from subscribers as prices rise
T-Mobile waited until Friday afternoon last week to announce its latest “Uncarrier” move, and now it looks like we know why: Hundreds or even thousands …
How major ISPs are reacting to Google Fiber
What began as a curious and expensive Google experiment is fast becoming a much-needed catalyst for change in an industry that has long been considered …
Samsung’s mobile boss out-earns Apple CEO Tim Cook
Apple might be the most profitable technology company on the planet, but its chief executive’s hefty paycheck still wasn’t as high as his top rival’s …
HTC One (M8) sales apparently off to a flying start
We’ll probably never know exactly how many HTC One (M8) units HTC sold during its first week on the market, but a new report suggests …
