Surprise! Apple releases its first beta for iOS 8.4
If you thought iOS 8.3 was the end of iOS 8 releases, you were mistaken. Apple on Monday released its first beta for iOS 8.4, …
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Whatever you do, don’t watch this new Terminator: Genisys trailer
Don’t. Watch. This. Trailer. I mean it, I wish I could unsee it but it’s too late for me, it spoiled the entire movie.
Watch: HDD and floppy drives play amazing version of Nirvana’s ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’
If you’re looking for an incredibly creative video to watch to kill some time, you’ll be hard pressed to find something better than this. Using …
More big-name musicians predict Jay-Z’s Tidal music service will ‘fail miserably’
A lot has already been written about Jay-Z’s recently launched Tidal music service, in part because Tidal is making a bold bet that consumers will …
Don’t panic: Your Apple Watch will likely arrive sooner than when Apple told you
If you’re one of the estimated 1 million people who preordered an Apple Watch over the past few days, there’s a good chance that you’re …
Has Nintendo written off the Wii U as a lost cause?
Hey, remember the Wii U? Nintendo would probably like to forget it at this point and VentureBeat’s Mike Minotti makes a compelling case that Nintendo is …
Watch: Samsung’s new Galaxy S6 ad highlights one of its most useful features
Samsung on Monday released a new TV commercial for the Galaxy S6 that focuses on one of the phone’s main features… but the company is …
Once you’ve tried on an Apple Watch you’re very likely to buy it
The Apple Watch seems to be selling well so far, according to most estimates. Cowen and Company on Monday estimated Apple’s opening weekend Apple Watch sales …
Oh, the irony: Xiaomi is fuming about rivals ripping off its designs
Chinese manufacturer Xiaomi has a rich history of blatantly copying both Apple software and hardware, a skill it has perfected to such an extent that …
Sharp just unveiled a 4K smartphone display with a ridiculous 806 pixels per inch
If you think 2K displays are unnecessary for a smartphone, just wait until you see what’s coming next year. As Techblog.gr reports, Sharp has already …
Do this now: A simple trick to improve the Retina MacBook’s battery life
Apple on Friday released its boldest MacBook yet, the 12-inch Retina model that only has a single USB-C port supporting both charging and other peripherals. In practice, …
Check out these great new Galaxy S6, S6 edge cases on Amazon for under $5
Both the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 edge have been out for a few days now, which means many of you are probably in …
The best reason to buy GTA 5 on PC, even if you already own it on console
Starting tomorrow, many gamers are going to be faced with a difficult choice. Is it worth paying for Grand Theft Auto 5 on PC, even …
Watch: SNL hilariously parodies Game of Thrones with new ‘South Centros’ kingdom
Ahead of the season 5 premiere of Game of Thrones, the talented folks over at Saturday Night Live decided to envision what the show would look …
Life after Obama: Why the president’s 2012 campaign CTO left politics
For the next chapter of their careers, two prominent technologists from the Obama 2012 re-election campaign decided to trade politics for the startup life, building …
Carriers are removing some key Galaxy S6 features – everything you need to know
During its Galaxy S6 launch event, Samsung specifically promoted the inclusion of preloaded mobile apps from Microsoft as something that differentiated it from competing Android …
How to enable one of the iPhone’s best hidden phone features
One of the best calling features on the iPhone, assuming it’s enabled by your carrier of choice, is Wi-Fi calling. When turned on, Wi-Fi calling offers an improved …
This accessory will nearly double your Apple Watch’s battery life for under $100
There are plenty of good reasons to skip the new Apple Watch. Battery life is not one of them. Connecting your Apple Watch to a …
The 5 best laptop bags you’ve never heard of
You take what may very well be an unhealthy amount of time picking out the perfect gear. From your laptop computer and smartphone to your …
Every new movie and TV show you can stream on Netflix this week (Apr. 12 – Apr. 18)
It’s that time of the week again, and BGR is bringing you a roundup of the best new Netflix movies and shows for your streaming pleasure. A lot …
This mega-review covers the Galaxy S6, iPhone 6 and every other flagship phone
For many, professional reviews on sites like BGR play a huge role in helping people decide which smartphone to purchase next. Reviews like our recent …
Verizon tries to convince customers they don’t really want unlimited data
“War is peace.” “Freedom is slavery.” “Ignorance is strength.” And now thanks to Verizon, we have a brand new Orwellian slogan: “Unlimited data plans are …
8 awesome paid iPhone apps on sale for free for a limited time
Time to start the week off right, with a list of nifty paid iPhone and iPad apps that are all on sale for free for a limited …
Here’s an early look at YouTube’s huge mobile redesign
Just last week, YouTube sent out an email to content partners with an interesting tidbit: “Today, mobile represents over half of all watchtime and mobile …
How to get an Apple Watch near launch day, even if you missed out on preorders
As expected, Apple’s supply of Apple Watches is going to be severely constrained at launch. Several models had shipping estimates that extended into May and …
Industry insider says free music streaming from Spotify, YouTube and more may soon vanish
The music industry is in turmoil right now. Revenue is drying up at an alarming pace and the big names in the industry are doing …
Massive leak: This is the LG G4
In a few weeks, LG will take the wraps off its 2015 flagship Android smartphone — but any potential LG G4 surprises may have been ruined …
Watch: What happens when a Tesla Model S runs over the Galaxy S6
Samsung’s Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge are probably the most durable Android handsets the South Korean giant made to date, even though they’re not …
Apple’s latest smash hit: 1M Apple Watch units may have been preordered in the U.S.
Apple on Friday started taking preorders for the Apple Watch, its most important new product since the launch of the original iPad, quickly selling out …
Microsoft has a plan to stop the Xbox One from blowing up your monthly electric bill
Not long ago, the Natural Resources Defense Council raised a stink about Microsoft’s failure to inform Xbox One owners about how much energy their consoles were …
