A complete list of the 240 new emoji coming soon to a phone near you
Tweens, teens and hip parents around the world, rejoice! Unicode, the consortium responsible for ensuring that text in software is consistent across the globe, has released …
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Google’s eye in the sky will help it predict when the next iPhone will launch
While Google is paying only $500 million for satellite imaging company Skybox Imaging, the purchase may be a lot more valuable for Google’s future because it’ll help …
It’s now easier than ever to access your computer remotely from your mobile device
After launching on iPad last year, Parallels Access is now available on iPhone and on Android smartphone and tablets, allowing users to remotely access their …
Amazon’s first smartphone confirmed to be an AT&T exclusive
Last month amid a string of exclusive reports detailing just about everything there is to know about Amazon’s first smartphone, BGR reported that one of …
Apple settles massive $840 million price-fixing suit
Apple at one point vehemently denied that it was involved with an alleged eBook price-fixing scheme that drove up the cost of eBooks. Now, the …
Nest Protect is back on sale, now cheaper than ever
Nest on Monday announced on its blog that it’s resuming Nest Protect sales, after having recalled more than 400,000 smoke alarm units in mid-May due …
Wireline isn’t the only net neutrality fight you should care about
U.S. regulators are apparently considering whether to take a fresh look at wireless and wireline networks and whether to apply the same net neutrality rules …
Amazon wants to take on Apple’s App Store and Google Play
After some very revealing leaks earlier in the year, Amazon is now just days away from unveiling its one-of-a-kind 3D smartphone and the online retailer …
Forget Beats, these are the tiny wireless earbuds you’ve been waiting for
If you’re not a fan of wearing large, oversized headphones and are looking for something more discreet, then you might want to check out Earin, …
Awesome new video shows how much better GTA 5 will look on the PS4 vs. the PS3
Grand Theft Auto 5 was a terrific looking game when it came out last year but apparently we haven’t seen anything yet. We learned last …
Meet movie studios’ worst nightmare: IsoPlex, the free torrent-streaming movie app
Popcorn Time is an amazing online service that allows users to stream movies online free of charge instead of downloading them via Torrent services. Basically, …
CNBC: If Sprint and T-Mobile merge, the new company will ditch the name ‘Sprint’
With Sprint continuing to shed subscribers and its brand losing more and more steam with each passing quarter, it looks like owner SoftBank will take …
5 things you probably don’t realize Facebook knows about you
When it comes to privacy, Facebook is hardly a shining beacon. Despite efforts in the past few months to clear up its image, it continues …
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 …
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 …
