Why in the world did Samsung launch the Galaxy Round?
The Galaxy Gear smartwatch is the worst product Samsung has made in a long time. The device was rushed to market in an attempt to …
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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Qualcomm realizes insulting Apple isn’t a good idea, says 64-bit A7 chip isn’t a gimmick
When one of your biggest customers makes its new 64-bit mobile processor a huge focus as it unveils its next-generation flagship smartphone, calling that new …
Apple: iPhone 5s, 5c to debut in more than 25 new countries on Oct. 25
Apple on Wednesday announced that its new iPhone 5c and flagship iPhone 5s smartphones will launch in more than 25 new countries on October 25th. …
Samsung knows its software can’t compete, hopes deep pockets will help
Samsung is good at a lot of things. It makes great products that consumers have been loving for the past few years, it certainly isn’t …
Google smartwatch to reportedly be unveiled this month
Despite all of its might and resources, Samsung’s first shot at the emerging smartwatch category was definitely a misfire. The Galaxy Gear was universally panned …
Another solid report points to bigger screen on Apple’s iPhone 6
It looks like iPhone 6 rumors have already kicked into high gear. It hasn’t even been three weeks since Apple’s record-smashing iPhone 5s and iPhone …
Report suggests Nexus 5 will start at just $299 despite monster specs
If the latest report about Google’s upcoming Nexus 5 hero phone ends up being accurate, there is really only one smartphone Android enthusiasts will be …
WSJ confirms HTC One Max fingerprint sensor, says debut coming Oct. 15
Seeing isn’t always believing so for those who weren’t convinced by the dozen or so leaked photos showing a fingerprint scanner HTC’s upcoming One Max, …
Apple’s annual MacBook shipments may decline in 2013
As computer vendors continue to see growth slow or even reverse in many cases, Apple has been among the few PC makers that have managed …
HTC One Max for Verizon pictured in leaked photos
Things have been downhill for HTC ever since its record revenue run in mid-2011. In fact, launching the best Android smartphone in the world seemingly …
Samsung ‘Galaxy Round’ smartphone with flexible display may be announced this week
Flexible displays could potentially open the door for a variety of exciting (and not so exciting) new form factors for smartphones and other devices. The …
Here’s the best evidence yet that Apple’s iPad 5 will include a Touch ID fingerprint scanner
Reports on whether or not Apple’s fifth-generation iPad will include a Touch ID fingerprint scanner have conflicted thus far. Some seem to suggest Apple’s full-size …
Everything you ever wanted to know about Google’s upcoming Nexus 5
Google hasn’t yet unveiled its next-generation Nexus 5 smartphone, but at this point it probably doesn’t even have to anymore. The Nexus 5’s specs have …
Solid report claims Apple’s iPhone 6 will finally feature a bigger 4.8-inch display
With the iPhone 5s launch behind us, industry watchers are now turning up the heat as they sniff around for details on next year’s iPhone …
Nokia smartwatch revealed in leaked pictures
Nokia may be on its way out of the consumer hardware business but it looks like the company plans to go out with a bang. A …
Google, Samsung and others reportedly considering BlackBerry bids
It looks like some companies just can’t pass up a bargain. Few seemed to show real interest in BlackBerry back when the future was still …
Twitter makes IPO filing public, will look to raise $1 billion
In line with earlier reports, Twitter on Thursday made its IPO filing with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission public. Twitter filed an S-1 …
As awful as the past year has been for Apple’s stock, it’s been through much worse
Fiscal 2013 was not a good year for Apple shareholders, but they have been through much worse. Apple’s fiscal year closed this past weekend and …
Google reportedly has a huge change planned for next year’s Nexus 7
Now that Google’s second-generation Nexus 7 tablet is here, pure Google fans’ attention has collectively turned to the Nexus 5 smartphone. We have seen the …
Verizon says when it comes to protecting your data, ‘don’t look at us’ [updated]
As some high-profile technology companies make an effort to shed more light on issues surrounding user privacy in light of recent NSA spying revelations, most …
The dark side of Apple’s iBeacons
Alongside the introduction of Apple’s latest mobile operating system iOS 7, the company also rolled out its answer to the NFC technology it has gone …
Samsung: We don’t cheat on benchmarks
BGR reviewed Samsung’s Galaxy Note 3 recently and said that the humongous handset is likely the best smartphone Samsung has ever made. As good as …
Amazon’s secret smartphone project seemingly detailed
Rumors of an upcoming Amazon smartphone have been swirling for well over a year now. BGR has independently confirmed with several sources that the company …
Leaving no stone unturned, BlackBerry ponders property sale
As struggling smartphone maker BlackBerry continues to look for outs, the company must explore every possibly avenue that might be helpful in raising cash. One …
BlackBerry reportedly draws buyout interest from Cerberus and co-founder Lazaridis
With the Fairfax Holdings deal all but certain, BlackBerry is reportedly drawing interest from at least two other suitors, a potentially positive note that could …
Google exec reviews Google’s new Nexus 7
Normally when an employee of a major technology company reviews or even discusses one of the company’s products in public, inevitable skew means any comments …
New website instantly checks nearby Apple Stores for available iPhone 5s stock
With 9 million people around the world already having bought new iPhones by the end of their debut weekend, one might think supply would now …
What do people want in a smartwatch?
BGR reviewed Samsung’s new Galaxy Gear smartwatch earlier this week and to put it mildly, we were not impressed. The design of the watch wasn’t …
Comcast CEO says a la carte programming will never happen
The idea of a la carte cable programming that would allow subscribers to pick and choose the stations they pay for is one that we …
BlackBerry’s death benefits will be paid out to Apple, Samsung
The BlackBerry story is far from over and regardless of whether or not the Fairfax buyout happens, the company will live on in one form …
