Jony Ive explains why Apple ditched plastic for metal
Although we’re accustomed to Apple hardware being built from sturdy metal, that wasn’t always the case. In fact, anyone who remembers Apple computers from the …
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Here are all the lucky places where Comcast is testing home broadband caps
You know how much you love your Comcast service? Well then just wait until you start getting hit with overage fees for using it too …
World’s most secure Android phone finally starts shipping next month
Secure communications specialist Silent Circle recently set out to build the most secure Android phone in the world, and some have gone as far as to …
Xbox One’s July update will be huge for Achievement hunters
Microsoft had an incredible showing at E3 2014, packing its press conference from start to finish with an exciting lineup of games for the Xbox …
Don’t dunk the OnePlus One in water, no matter what you see on YouTube
The OnePlus One has taken on a mythical quality, mostly due to the fact that it’s almost impossible to buy, but there are some very …
Samsung is in talks to buy Nuance, the company behind Siri’s speech recognition
Nuance Communications, one of the biggest names in speech recognition, might be heading to the highest bidder before long. The Wall Street Journal reports that …
This might be Apple’s best bet for getting you hooked on Beats Music
Apple is very late to the party when it comes to offering a music streaming service that’s capable of taking on Spotify. However, Apple does …
iPhone and PS3 jailbreak extraordinaire releases new Android root app
iPhone and PlayStation 3 owners who looked for ways to jailbreak either device in the past probably know who Geohot is, and should be happy …
The single biggest reason Apple is still in a class of its own
Apple haters may not want to admit it but Apple’s business model is working out very well, and not just because it’s helping Apple continue …
Hilarious: John Oliver now wants FCC Chairman to prove he’s not a dingo
A few weeks ago, John Oliver’s net neutrality appeal during his HBO show went viral, convincing many Internet users to leave comments with the FCC …
For the first time in years, Sony is selling more game consoles than anyone else
It looks like 2014 is primed to be the year of the PlayStation. The Wall Street Journal reports that, for the first time in years, …
Moto X+1 photos leak alongside dramatically improved specs
Motorola’s next-generation flagship phone will not be assembled to order in an American factory like its predecessor, but it still looks like the “Moto X+1” will …
The 5 best games I played at E3 2014
As the sole member of the BGR E3 away team, I had to pick and choose very carefully to make sure I saw as many …
iOS 8 will awaken the dormant power in Apple’s iPhone 5s and iPad Air
The true desktop-grade power of the 64-bit A7 chip that’s currently found in several 2013 Apple devices including the iPhone 5s, iPad Air and Retina …
The Galaxy S5 Prime may already be available for pre-order in Korea
Samsung could soon launch the highly anticipated Galaxy S5 Prime in South Korea, possibly under a different name, reports from the region suggest. Similarly, a …
Galaxy S5 beats iPhone 5s and others in expert camera review
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think about a Samsung smartphone? A giant phablet? A gorgeous screen? A plasticky look and …
Galaxy Note 4’s most incredible feature has been confirmed
Samsung wasn’t the first smartphone maker to launch an oversized handset with a huge screen, but there is no question that the company popularized the …
Check out these 12 hidden iOS 8 tricks
When Apple unveiled iOS 8 at WWDC 2014 two weeks ago, the company only demoed a few of its most important features. The company also listed …
The most secure version of BBM ever is now available
BBM is still a hugely popular messaging app and now there’s a new version of it that promises to be the most secure mobile messaging platform …
From BlackBerry clone to iPhone clone to innovator: A visual history of Android
When the Android mobile operating system was first unveiled back in 2007, it was a sad-looking ripoff of the BlackBerry operating system. But when Apple …
4 awesome paid iPhone apps you can download free for a limited time
We all spent last week rushing around trying to find the perfect gift for Father’s Day, and now it’s time to sit back and enjoy …
5.5-inch iPhone phablet model shown next to 4.7-inch iPhone 6
Following the large number of 4.7-inch iPhone 6 dummy unit photos that have flooded the web, a similar image showing the bigger 5.5-inch model has …
These are the secret patents Microsoft used to squeeze billions out of Android vendors
Microsoft’s return to the mobile space following the epic downfall of Windows Mobile has been slow going so far. In fact, the company’s Windows Phone …
Why Apple needs 5 people to replace Steve Jobs
Apple CEO Tim Cook seems to get a lot of grief from investors and analysts because he’s not Steve Jobs. However, as a new profile …
Introducing the BGR Seal of Approval
There are countless technology products and devices that are released on what seems like a weekly basis, and unfortunately, a lot of them suck. They’re gimmicky, …
Yosemite’s coolest feature may not be available to all Mac users
One of the coolest software features Apple unveiled on stage during WWDC 2014 may not be available to all iOS and Mac users, German publication …
AT&T confirms inside job responsible for customer data breach
AT&T late last week confirmed that three employees of one of the company’s vendors accessed personal data belonging to some of its customers for almost …
Portland takes a huge step toward getting Google Fiber
Although Portland, Ore. is known as the city that’s perpetually stuck in the early 1990s, it might be about to get a fiber network that’s very …
P.F. Chang’s reverts to old-school imprint system following big credit card breach
Following Target, Neiman Marcus and Michael’s Stores, all major retailers which have been targeted by hackers in the past months, restaurant chain P.F. Chang’s China …
Meet the incredible ‘smart cup’ that will give you nutritional info about what you’re drinking
One big driver for wearable computers is that they’ll supposedly give us improved health and fitness data, but what about computers that you can eat …
