Hands on with the all-new Barnes & Noble NOOK
We just spent some time with Barnes & Noble’s just-announced eReader, the all-new NOOK, and we have to say… we’re impressed. From the size, 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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Barnes & Noble announces the all new NOOK
Barnes & Noble on Tuesday unveiled its all new NOOK eBook reader, and to say it’s an improvement over the previous-generation model is an understatement. …
Live from Barnes & Noble’s NOOK event!
While Microsoft is busy showing off the latest and greatest its Windows Phone platform has to offer, Barnes & Noble is across town getting ready …
Sony suffers another cyberattack
Sony’s ongoing battle with cyberattacks has already left the personal data of over 100 million customers exposed, and now the company has fallen victim to …
ASUS teases new tablet to be unveiled at Computex
While consumers the world over are still busy trying to get their hands on ASUS’s Eee Pad Transformer, ASUS is prepping a new slate to …
Sony to post $3.2 billion annual loss
Sony Chief Financial Officer Masaru Kato announced to the press on Monday that the company expects to post an annual loss of $3.2 billion for …
Kobo launches Kobo eReader Touch Edition [video]
Kobo on Monday took the wraps off its latest eBook reader, which touts one feature in particular that should be of interest to future eReader …
Dell ready to unveil its next MacBook Air competitor following Adamo flop [video]
According to a report from The Wall Street Journal, Dell is ready to readdress the luxury notebook market with a new ultra-thin offering to take …
T-Mobile intros new postpaid, prepaid calling plans
T-Mobile on Monday introduced several new postpaid and prepaid plans headlined by a variety of throttled unlimited options that cater to a wide range of …
RIM being investigated for possible securities law violations
Atlanta, Georgia based law firm Holzer Holzer & Fistel, LLC announced on Monday that it has launched an investigation into possible federal securities law violations …
iPhone 5 to feature curved glass display according to rumor
The debate surrounding Apple’s next-generation iPhone design continues. While countless sources have claimed that Apple’s iPhone 5 will be an incremental upgrade akin to the …
Apple revamps retail stores for 10th anniversary [video]
We all knew something was up, and over the weekend Apple took the wraps off what is being called “Apple Store 2.0,” a revamp that …
Sprint could add new business as a result of AT&T / T-Mobile deal, analyst believes
Sprint is openly opposed to AT&T’s proposed $39 billion acquisition of T-Mobile, but the scrappy carrier stands to benefit from the deal according to Piper …
Apple strikes deal with Sony for cloud music service, report claims
Apple has now reportedly signed three of four major U.S. record labels as it prepares to launch a new cloud-based streaming music service in the …
HP TouchPad to cost $599 from Walmart
According to a purported screenshot of an internal Walmart inventory system, the retail giant will soon offer HP’s first webOS-powered tablet at its stores across …
Samsung DROID Charge on sale for $199 from Amazon
As much as we like Verizon Wireless’ second 4G LTE-enabled smartphone offering, $300 is a tough pill to swallow — even for the fastest smartphone …
Google to acquire Modu patents for $4.9 million
Google was recently granted permission to purchase a patent portfolio previously held by Modu, a now defunct Israeli cell phone maker that couldn’t find a …
Google did nothing illegal in blocking Skyhook-Motorola deal, company claims
Google told the Superior Court in Boston last week that it did nothing illegal with regard to blocking Skyhook’s contract with Motorola. Skyhook wireless, a …
Microsoft helps students avoid studying with free Xbox 360 back-to-school offer
Microsoft on Thursday revealed its back-to-school offer for 2011, which is likely to drop students’ jaws and raise parents’ eyebrows at the same time. This …
Apple retail turns 10
Apple’s first foray into retail was a giant question mark on May 19th, 2001, when Apple opened the doors to its first two retail locations in Glendale, …
Wirefly unveils Mobile Backup PRO, offers free 30-day trial
Wirefly this month unveiled a new service option for its popular mobile backup service. Mobile Backup PRO, which is compatible with the Android, iOS, BlackBerry …
BlackBerry PlayBook battery life may have been weakened by recent OS update
According to a report from CIO, BlackBerry users who installed RIM’s latest update for the tablet’s QNX operating system are now experiencing weakened battery life. …
Purported T-Mobile 2011 roadmap reveals HTC G-Infinity, LG Optimus II, more
A healthy portion of T-Mobile’s 2011 device roadmap has purportedly been revealed, shedding light on a few previously unknown smartphones. Not much information is available …
250,000 BlackBerry PlayBook tablets sold to date, RBC says
RBC Capital Markets Managing Director Mike Abramsky believes RIM has sold approximately 250,000 BlackBerry PlayBook tablets to date. In a note to investors on Wednesday, …
Verizon’s Motorola DROID X2 will launch on May 26th for $199.99
Motorola on Wednesday announced that its sequel to the popular DROID X smartphone will launch later this month. The Motorola DROID X2 will become available …
LG Optimus Pad now available in Canada from Rogers
LG and Rogers on Tuesday announced the release of LG’s Optimus Pad in Canada. Available for $449.99 CAD with a three-year data contract, $649.99 CAD …
LG Revolution to launch on May 26th from Verizon Wireless
Next Thursday is shaping up to be a huge day for Verizon Wireless subscribers. The nation’s top carrier has already confirmed the launch of Sony …
Apple proposes new industry standard SIM card, smaller than micro-SIM
Apple has reportedly submitted a proposal for a new industry stand for SIM cards that would drastically reduce their size. According to Reuters, Apple’s new …
Mac sales slow in April according to NPD
Sales of Apple’s Mac line of personal computers slowed in April, leaving a question mark for analysts who have lofty expectations of Apple computers in …
Sensobi Contacts Pro for BlackBerry giveaway – 500 copies up for grabs!
Back in July of 2009, we came across an emerging start up with a terrific contacts and communications management solution we thought might rival Xobni’s …
