Two directors resign from Best Buy board
One of the more interesting companies to watch in 2013 is Best Buy (BBY), and the show started right from the get-go in 2013. As …
Zach Epstein has been the Executive Editor at BGR for more than 10 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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Despite repeated sellouts, Nexus 4 sales estimated to total just 375,000 units
Google’s (GOOG) has had trouble keeping latest Nexus-branded smartphone, the LG (066570)-built Nexus 4, in stock as hordes of Android fans would swarm Google’s website …
Poll finds people want an ‘iPhone 5S’ with new color options
The latest rumor surrounding Apple’s (AAPL) next-generation “iPhone 5S” is that it will launch in May or June with two different screen sizes and five …
No HDTV from Apple in 2013, according to new report
A number of industry watchers are waiting for Apple’s (AAPL) “next big thing” before they’re confident once again that the company can maintain rapid growth …
Samsung confirms plan to begin inching away from Android
Google’s (GOOG) white-hot Android operating system will be the center of Samsung’s (005930) business for years to come. For the Samsung we know today, Android …
RIM unveils a new BlackBerry phone! (But it’s only a Curve for T-Mobile running BlackBerry 7)
Research In Motion (RIMM) on Thursday took the wraps off a brand new BlackBerry smartphone — but it’s not the kind of smartphone BlackBerry fans …
Rumors of Apple’s potential Waze acquisition heat up – $750 million said to be the magic number
Following multiple reports from Wednesday that suggested Apple (AAPL) has an interest in acquiring social navigation service Waze, a new report suggests that negotiations between …
As netbooks crash and burn, Amazon’s best-selling laptop is a Chromebook
Netbooks may be on the way out as companies like Acer and Asus cease production, but it is becoming increasingly clear that there is still …
Poll: Would you buy a blue, pink or yellow iPhone 5S?
A report issued by Topeka Capital Markets on Wednesday morning suggested that Apple (AAPL) has some big changes in store for the next-generation iPhone. According …
Apple says ‘Do Not Disturb’ bug in iOS 6 will persist until next week
Apple (AAPL) has acknowledged a bug with the “Do Not Disturb” feature in iOS 6 and has said that the issue will persist until it …
Apple reportedly considering Waze acquisition to help fix iOS Maps app
Less than a month after rumors of a potential TomTom acquisition swirled, Apple (AAPL) is now reportedly considering a buyout of social navigation startup Waze …
Court dismisses Apple’s lawsuit against Amazon over the term ‘app store’ [updated]
After hitting some early hurdles, Apple’s (AAPL) lawsuit filed against Amazon (AMZN) in 2012 over the use of the term “app store” has been dismissed. …
‘iPhone 5S’ to reportedly launch by June with multiple color options and two different display sizes
After a seven-month run that took Apple (AAPL) shares to an all-time high in late September, the company’s stock plummeted more than 25% and touched new lows …
Nokia predicted to abandon mobile business, sell assets to Microsoft and Huawei in 2013
Nokia (NOK) appears to have finally turned a corner with the Lumia 920, a smartphone that is seemingly selling quite well after a string of …
Apple-Samsung clash moves beyond the courtroom
In line with earlier reports, Apple (AAPL) is now said to be making moves to shift manufacturing of its mobile processors away from rival Samsung (005930). In …
Like Apple, Intel hits roadblocks in attempt to revolutionize TV
Intel (INTC) is indeed working on a service that will look to change the way cable TV is consumed, but it is running into some …
New law makes it illegal for employers in California and Illinois to demand Facebook passwords
New laws that took effect on January 1st, 2013 make it illegal for employers to demand access to their workers’ password-protected Facebook (FB) accounts. After …
Hub for stolen iOS apps shuts down
A community dedicated to pirating iOS applications and distributing them via Cydia, an app store for jailbroken Apple devices, has been shut down by its …
Your Snapchats aren’t safe: How to secretly save videos from Snapchat or Facebook’s ‘Poke’
Argue though its executives might, Snapchat is good for two things: sending photos and videos of yourself making stupid faces, and sending photos and videos …
Samsung teases TV with ‘true innovation’ and ‘unprecedented new TV shape’ for CES debut
The Consumer Electronics Show sees dozens of new television models debut each year, but we’re in for something special this time around. So says Samsung …
Can Samsung survive without Android?
Samsung (005930) is the world’s top Android smartphone vendor by a staggering margin. Aside from LG (066570), which managed a small $20 million profit from its …
Unreleased ‘BlackBerry X10’ QWERTY phone appears again in new photos
As Research In Motion’s (RIMM) January 30th BlackBerry 10 unveiling draws closer, nearly every last detail surrounding RIM’s first two BlackBerry 10-powered smartphones will likely …
Android vs. Android: LG looks to ban Samsung tablet in South Korea
Are there any technology companies Samsung (005930) isn’t fighting in court right now? LG Display (LPL), of which Android vendor LG Electronics (066570) owns a …
Apple tumbles to 10-month closing low
Shares of Apple (AAPL) tumbled during Friday’s session to end the day at a 10-month closing low, down 1.10% to $509.41. The stock is down …
RIM offloads NewBay at a huge loss in quest for cash
Following reports that Research In Motion (RIMM) was looking to scrounge up cash by offloading som “minor assets,” the company has managed to sell cloud-based service …
Yet another Microsoft partner says Windows 8 demand is weak
As Microsoft (MSFT) does its best to paint a positive picture of its Windows 8 launch, the company’s PC vendor partners continue to report weak …
Samsung Galaxy S IV rumored for April launch with integrated S Pen
Samsung’s (005930) next-generation Galaxy S IV smartphone may combine the best of both worlds by mixing the popular Galaxy S III and Galaxy Note II …
Samsung could face $15 billion fine for trying to ban iPhone, other Apple devices
Samsung (005930) could face a $15 billion fine in Europe alone for using “standard-essential” patents in its attempts to ban devices like the iPhone in …
New MacBook Air, MacBook Pro due in June with unchanged designs
Apple (AAPL) is reportedly submitting quotation requests to supply chain companies in Taiwan for components related to upcoming refreshed MacBook Air and MacBook Pro computers. …
Verizon cuts HTC Windows Phone 8X to $99.99
We recently called HTC’s (2498) Windows Phone 8X one of the best-designed smartphones of all time, but the sleek handset has been overshadowed this holiday …
