Sony Xperia Z1S review: Does the Uncarrier finally have its Unphone?
It’s understandable if you missed the unveiling of Sony’s revamped Xperia Z1S for T-Mobile in early January. After all, it was buried in a sea …
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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Think the Moto G is cheap? Get ready for a $50 Motorola smartphone
Motorola caught the tech media’s attention when it unveiled the surprisingly capable Moto G smartphone for just $179 off contract. That comparatively tiny fee brings …
iPhone 6 design said to be finalized, including bigger 4.8-inch display
There has been plenty of back and forth regarding display size and other design elements that we can expect to see in Apple’s upcoming iPhone …
Following Wii U flop, Nintendo reportedly already prepping next-gen ‘Fusion’ console
Nintendo’s Wii U home video game console isn’t exactly dead and buried yet, but at this point it’s safe to call the device a complete …
Google chairman Eric Schmidt is furious about NSA tapping
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A big fuss was made over HP’s recent declaration that Windows 7 computers were “back by popular demand.” Why? Because Windows 8’s reception has been …
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CNNMoney says Samsung is failing
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Amazon flat-out denies that it’s building a killer pay TV service
Amazon rarely gives the media the time of day when news sites come knocking and asking for a comment, but a recent report suggesting Amazon …
Well-known hacker says Windows 9 will be released to PC makers in October
It’s not exactly a secret that Windows 8 hasn’t been a success by any measure. Microsoft and its PC vendor partners were hoping the refreshed …
Can’t find 4K content for your 4K TV? Make it yourself with Sony’s 2014 flagship phone
4K “Ultra HD” TVs were the talk of the town this year at the annual International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, but there were …
Forget the wireless industry, T-Mobile launches new attack on banking
Not content with shaking up just one massive industry, the Uncarrier has set its sights on another: banking. T-Mobile on Wednesday announced a new program …
Internet speeds are about to double for some Comcast customers (not you, cord cutters)
In a bit of good news for Comcast subscribers — a rare bit of good news, some might argue — a new report suggests that …
Add wireless charging to your Galaxy S4 right now for $55
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Browser beware: A list of browser extensions that spy on you and contain adware
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Here’s a massive list of PlayStation 4 games set for release in 2014
Late last year, BGR pitted the PlayStation 4 against the Xbox One in a head to head analysis that sought to determine which console was …
This awesome iOS 7 tweak finally lets iPhone fans drink the Kool-Aid
Smartphone enthusiasts who don’t use Apple products and make it their business to chastise iPhone users online at every opportunity often tell Apple fans that …
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Apple had been a leader for several years in Forrester Research’s annual study on consumer electronics brand customer satisfaction, but the latest edition of the …
Intel’s cable-killing TV service won’t kill cable, but it might actually launch following sale
Following rumors that suggested Intel was ready to throw in the towel on the revolutionary pay TV service it has been developing behind closed doors, …
Verizon recovers from huge loss with $5 billion Q4 profit
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LG’s curved G Flex smartphone will cost $300 at AT&T
Are you an AT&T subscriber looking for a curved LG smartphone with a self-healing case that can repair scratches like Wolverine from X-Men? What a …
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Shares of Nintendo were hammered early Monday morning on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, down as much as 18% following Nintendo’s admission on Friday that the …
iOS 7.1 beta 4 has been released
Well that was fast! We just reported that iOS 7.1 beta 4 was in the hands of Apple’s testing partners and would be released soon. …
CWA: Sprint buying T-Mobile would be even worse than AT&T buying T-Mobile
Where there’s smoke there’s fire, and Sprint’s rumored upcoming T-Mobile takeover bid is a blazing inferno right now. Numerous reports have suggested that Sprint and …
Do yourself a favor and watch this hilarious 1981 TV report about the Internet
It’s easy to forget how far the Internet has come considering how plugged in we all are today thanks to laptops, smartphones and other connected …
