Why overnight mobile gaming millionaires feel guilty about their riches
Let’s say you tossed together a cheesy-looking video game about a bird flying through pipes that inexplicably became an overnight sensation and made you an …
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Google slapped with yet another fine over Street View
Google was handed a 1 million euro ($1.4 million) fine yesterday by Italy and has already paid it, according to Reuters. This time, Google received a …
Samsung’s new smart watches are now available for preorder
Samsung will launch a slew of new wearable devices alongside its Galaxy S5 flagship smartphone next week, including two smartwatches, the Gear 2 and the Gear …
Galaxy S5 Zoom specs confirmed in new benchmark
The Galaxy S5 Zoom will have weaker specs than the regular Galaxy S5 except in one area: An absolutely killer camera. SamMobile has posted the …
Patent litigation jackpot: A university won a $1.5 billion suit against Marvell
The smartphone industry is caught in a maelstrom of patent litigation, with Apple, Samsung, Nokia, Motorola and other major companies entangled in a complex matrix …
The Xbox One will soon add a key feature gamers have been clamoring for
An Xbox One problem that’s likely annoying hardcore gamers may “soon” be fixed, Microsoft’s Larry “Major Nelson” Hryb revealed on Reddit, as the company will soon …
Graphene could be the key to Samsung’s future
The flexible display is a relatively recent advent in the mobile world, but that hasn’t stopped a few of the top electronics manufacturers from implementing the …
Here are all the best video game trailers we saw this week (3/30)
You’ve probably noticed that ever since the launch of the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, BGR has been expanding its gaming coverage rather substantially, from previews and reviews to features and trailers. We’ve decided to …
Video: The Xbox One has a big ace up its sleeve to help it win the console war
The PlayStation 4 has certainly won the early battles of the console war but it’s still way too early to count the Xbox One out. Why? …
What might be 2014’s best Android phone has leaked in new photos
Huawei isn’t a household name in the United States but in China it’s one of the most popular smartphone vendors and it’s been making a …
New tech could put an end to overcrowded public Wi-Fi hotspots
Chipmaker Qualcomm announced on Thursday that it would support MU-MIMO (multi user-multiple-input multiple-output) in its upcoming network equipment and mobile chipsets, according to PC World. Simply …
1,928-page Google letter shows company really, really wants to trademark ‘Glass’
Google really wants to trademark the word “Glass,” but gaining the trademark for such a common word is not an easy task. In fact, the …
Video: Microsoft shows how insanely fast you can type with new Windows Phone WordFlow tech
Among the many other cool things that Microsoft showed off at its Build conference this week, one that really caught our eye was a new …
Amazon Fire TV teardown reveals a beastly set-top box
Amazon’s announcement of the Fire TV on Wednesday didn’t come as much of a surprise to anyone keeping track of the countless leaks, but the …
Video: Galaxy S5 and iPhone 5s square off in fingerprint scanner battle
The soon-to-be-available Galaxy S5 comes with fingerprint sensor embedded in the home button, which will help users unlock the device but also perform other actions …
Legere mercilessly mocks Sprint’s ‘Framily’ plans
It’s safe to say that Sprint and T-Mobile aren’t anywhere close to merging because T-Mobile CEO John Legere has been absolutely teeing off on Sprint’s …
5-year-old discovers huge Xbox One security vulnerability
Out of the mouths of babes… come the secrets of the video game industry, apparently. San Diego news station KGTV reports that five-year-old Kristoffer Von …
Most sophisticated Android malware yet has already infected millions
Android is still the most targeted mobile platform out there in terms of mobile malware, considering the reports that keep detailing ways that hackers can take …
T-Mobile CEO pens open letter to BlackBerry fans: ‘I’ll always fight for you’
The feud between struggling smartphone maker BlackBerry and scrappy wireless carrier T-Mobile is one that most people probably didn’t even know was taking place. And those …
Samsung gets its first important win in new patent battle with Apple
Samsung on Thursday scored its first significant victory in its second U.S. trial with Apple, as Judge Judy Koh rejected an Apple motion that asked the court …
How to repair your broken iPhone screen without paying Apple a fortune [updated]
Apple has come under repeated criticism from independent repair specialists for making its devices incredibly hard to repair, which in turn forces consumers to go …
Sprint finally enters the fray, offers $650 to switch from rivals
It’s not quite clear how well Sprint’s “Framily” plans are working in terms of attracting subscribers away from rival carriers and slowing the bleeding — …
You have 1 month to finish your LEGO design proposal before the May deadline
LEGO has just announced six product proposals that passed its Winter 2014 Product Review. They include Legend of Zelda and UCS DeLorean Time Machine designs. …
HTC One (M8) vs. Galaxy S5 vs. iPhone 5s: Guess which phone survives a 7-foot drop
HTC’s new all-metal flagship HTC One (M8) Android phone looks and feels amazing, but does all that sturdy aluminum really stand up to a beating …
Here’s another reason the iPhone 6 can’t launch soon enough
While the iPhone 5s is widely available in China now that the world’s largest mobile operator is officially stocking it, the device may not be as …
Download this app right now: AirMusic for iPhone and iPad is now free
Apple’s AirPlay is great, as long as you own plenty of compatible devices. The proprietary wireless streaming solution allows users to stream music and videos from …
Strange days: Microsoft has become an ‘underdog’
10 years ago, the thought of Microsoft being an underdog would be just as ludicrous as picking the Yankees to finish in last place or …
Samsung’s Galaxy S5 isn’t even out yet and you can already get one for free
The only thing better than owning one of the latest and great smartphones on the planet is owning one of the latest and greatest smartphones …
Did Samsung mess with the wrong president?
After the recent Big Papi and President Obama selfie turned out to be a Samsung marketing setup, the White House took a hard stance against any …
U.S. wireless carriers finally have something to fear: Google
Call Google “evil” all you want — I personally love how “evil” Google is — but there is no other company on the planet that can …
