It’s not just Microsoft: Apple and Google can also read your emails
People concerned with online privacy had a field day last week when it was discovered that Microsoft accessed a French blogger’s Hotmail account and read …
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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How to kill the DRM in your old iTunes purchases in 4 easy steps
Less than a decade ago, digital rights management (DRM) debates were as common and heated as online privacy debates are today. Apple’s iTunes was, of …
Download this app right now: Snake ’97 for iPhone is now free
Mobile gaming on smartphones and tablets still doesn’t even come close to approaching the experience afforded by dedicated video game consoles like the PlayStation 4 …
New HTC One fully detailed in 14-minute hands-on video review
Details surrounding HTC’s upcoming new flagship smartphone have been leaking constantly for weeks, if not months, and it looks like the hits will keep on …
New leak may finally reveal Apple’s iPhone 6 design
In the past, a number of unreleased smartphone designs have been revealed long ahead of their announcements by early protective cases shown off by third-party …
Two unreleased Nokia phones revealed ahead of expected April 2nd debut
When Microsoft finally takes over Nokia’s ailing phone business in the coming weeks, it’s going to have a slew of new smartphones to account for. …
Hilarious new board game brings Google Search autocomplete to your living room
It seems like everyone on the planet has a Kickstarter or Indiegogo campaign these days, but how many different iPhone styluses and portable batteries do …
The stupidest thing anyone has said about Apple in a long time
Sometimes you just have to stop for a moment an breathe it all in… We recently lifted a longtime ban on an awful Apple analyst …
Forbes rips into Xbox One interface, says it needs a complete overhaul
The early response to Sony and Microsoft’s next-generation video game consoles has been pretty terrific on both sides. Of course enthusiastic gamers continue to “flame” …
These are the thinnest and lightest tablets in the world
The advent of media tablets has been a fantastic development for consumers ,who now have a great inexpensive option for mobile devices with big displays. …
10 important URLs that every single Google user needs to know
Personally, I love that Google is so creative with my private data. I am fully aware that in order to use Google’s many great “free” …
Girl pulls most hilarious iPhone prank of all time on her mom
In the history of hilarious iPhone autocorrect pranks, we’re not sure one has ever gone quite this well. Twitter user Makenzie (@goddamnirwin) was apparently tired …
15 tips for squeezing as much battery life as possible out of your iPhone
After all these years, battery life is still one of the biggest pain points when it comes to smartphones. Battery technology is always improving, of …
The shadiest tale in bitcoin just got even shadier
Who would have thought that people would run into problems when a former hub for swapping “Magic: The Gathering” trading cards became the largest bitcoin …
How to force Android apps into Google’s awesome new ‘immersive mode’
Android 4.4 KitKat introduced a number of great new optimizations and features. While only a small percentage of Android devices currently run the latest version …
Exciting new tech could bring amazing graphics to iPhone 6 successor
Apple’s recent iPhones and iPad tablets are already among the best in the business when it comes to graphics and mobile gaming, but a new …
Insider reveals launch timing and specs for mysterious Amazon smartphone
After years of rumors, Amazon will finally launch an own brand smartphone within the next three to six months. So says KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi …
Latest to copy Apple and see huge results: Connecticut
Companies that sell consumer electronics looking to boost sales have had a pretty failsafe way to get the job done: copy Apple. Companies copy each …
Apple may shock us all with huge Q2 iPhone sales
Apple sold more iPhones during the holiday quarter than it has ever sold before. At 51 million units, Apple’s record iPhone sales helped push the …
What if wearable tech actually helped us? Meet the SunSprite
When it comes to smartwatches, I’m not sure I could possibly be any more indifferent about the category right now. Some people love them, most …
This is why Apple keeps enabling Bluetooth every time you update iOS
Apple’s iOS software updates trickle out to millions upon millions of iPhones, iPads and iPod touch devices following each release. And as those millions of …
All New HTC One compared to iPhone 5s, Galaxy S4 and more in new leak
With less than a week to go until HTC finally announces its brand new flagship HTC One smartphone, it seems like there is absolutely no …
Hilarious video shows what life would be like if Google Search was actually a person
Google Search has changed the way the world accesses information and in doing so, it also changed the way we think when querying for information. …
Video: Watch the final Game of Thrones trailer before season 4 begins
The most pirated television show of the year last year will soon be back with a brand new season, and it’s certainly safe to call …
Here’s how to give your Android phone a huge speed boost, just like Apple sped up iOS 7.1
Apple released its eagerly anticipated iOS 7.1 update last week and while the new software added a bunch of great new features and cleaned up …
Pandora is about to get a lot more expensive – even for current subscribers
If you are a regular Pandora user toying with the idea of subscribing to the streaming music provider’s paid “Pandora One” service, it’s time to …
Microsoft is also working on virtual reality gear for Xbox One
PlayStation 4 fans finally got their first official taste of Sony’s plans for virtual reality gaming when the company unveiled “Project Morpheus” on Tuesday night. …
Gamers will soon have another great option for selling used games
A market dominated by GameStop is about to see another huge entrant as Walmart is set to launch a used video game purchasing program next …
