Samsung’s Galaxy S4 isn’t shaping up to be the smash hit most expected
Reviewers and critics fawned over Samsung’s Galaxy S4 when it debuted earlier this year. While Samsung undoubtedly has a fantastic flagship smartphone on its hands, …
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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Video: iOS 7 running on an iPad
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iPhone 5S display leaks as mass production begins
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LG has a quiet hit on its hands with the Optimus G Pro
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Samsung reportedly readying smartphone ‘kill switch’ anti-theft solution for July launch
Smartphone vendors are under increased pressure to implement anti-theft solutions that will help make smartphones a less appealing target for thieves. According to a recent …
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Samsung is getting ready to unveil yet another version of the popular Galaxy S4 smartphone. Beyond the original model, Samsung has also announced the Galaxy …
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We already know Apple’s next-generation iPhone 5S is getting an extensive internal overhaul following BGR’s exclusive report from last month, and now new purported components …
Is Xbox One the ‘future of PRISM’?
The Xbox One has been a public relations nightmare so far for Microsoft. The console’s debut was marred by unclear policies and misinformation, and gamers …
Entry-level iPhone, Retina iPad mini to reportedly begin shipping in August
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