Chromecast off to a great start in Europe
Shortly after Google launched its Chromecast dongle in various international markets, a report says the device is quite popular in Europe, singling out U.K. and …
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Meet the robot that might someday replace your entire fire department
Firefighters are our heroes… until we figure out how to replace them with robots, at least. Discovery News points us to the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory’s newest robot …
Key Microsoft Office exec is following Ballmer out the door
Ever since Windows 8 was released in October 2012, Microsoft has undergone a massive internal reorganization. Shortly after Windows 8 was released, Windows chief Steven …
Just as it’s getting dumped onto Lenovo, Motorola finally has a hit smartphone
For a while we’ve said that Motorola’s Moto G is one of the best smartphone bargains in the world and now it looks like consumers in …
Xbox has a new boss, and he wants to ‘do what’s right for fans’
It’s been nearly a year since the anyone held the title Head of Xbox, but Microsoft is finally ready to announce the next chief. Phil …
Samsung’s mobile boss out-earns Apple CEO Tim Cook
Apple might be the most profitable technology company on the planet, but its chief executive’s hefty paycheck still wasn’t as high as his top rival’s …
In just over a week, XP stragglers will be hit with ‘every form of malware possible’
Unless you’re already paying Microsoft extra to keep your Windows XP machines safe from malware then you really should upgrade to either Windows 7 or …
This is the best way to get custom fonts on your iPhone and iPad
The iPhone 5s might have been our pick for the best smartphone of 2013, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t a multitude of minor annoyances with the …
Google Glass prototype actually makes current version look stylish
For some people, Google Glass is not a well-designed device, with one designer recently saying about the smart wearable device that it makes people look …
Gamers would rather deal with in-game advertisements than pay up front
Gamers are frugal. If you’ve kept up with mobile gaming at all over the past several years, you’re already well aware of the rise of …
No, Dropbox isn’t snooping on your files to prevent copyright infringement
A tweet this weekend generated quite a lot of attention, as a Dropbox user was surprised to discover “DMCA takedowns in personal folders, TechCrunch reports. …
Will Office for iPad be the Surface’s death knell?
Microsoft finally released Office for iPad last week to both great acclaim and lucrative sales. However, this success story has raised some questions about what …
Why is Apple jacking up iPhone and iPad app prices for some users?
If you’re a fan of downloading apps on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch handheld in several big mobile device markets around the world, buying the latest and …
This is the OnePlus One’s awesome custom Android software
Even though OnePlus revealed some of the One’s hardware details – it’s one of the most exciting Android handsets so far – it revealed precious little about …
Video: CEO Chen explains why BlackBerry is raising the ancient Bold 9900 from the dead
We don’t normally see smartphone vendors bring back three-year-old devices just to appease their user base, but then again BlackBerry is anything but normal. In …
If you use Facebook a lot, this terrific iPhone tweak is a must-have
Social media obsessives rejoice! If you can’t stand leaving your Facebook chat unchecked for even a moment, this jailbreak app will bring the ubiquitous “chat …
Video: iPhone 6 phablet concept is impossibly thin – and impossible to build
Most iPhone 6 concepts propose wild design choices and hardware rather than more believable ones, and such is the case with a new concept from designer …
HTC One (M8) sales apparently off to a flying start
We’ll probably never know exactly how many HTC One (M8) units HTC sold during its first week on the market, but a new report suggests …
This is the only app you’ll need when the iPhone 6 launches
Orchard is a resource that iPhone owners can use not only to appraise their existing iPhones, but also to sell them when the time comes …
If battery life is a priority, Samsung’s Galaxy S5 is the phone for you
Battery life has always been a huge limiting factor for mobile devices. Batteries are obviously among the most critical components in smartphones and tablets, but battery technology …
New Apple vs. Samsung legal battle even more important for Google than last time
The second U.S. Apple vs. Samsung trial, which is set to start on Monday in San Jose with jury selection, may be even more important for …
This is what it looks like when 1,500 people all walk around staring at their phones
If you stop for a moment to really consider it, one of the most peculiar phenomena brought about by the proliferation of cell phones is what we …
Xbox co-founder discusses PS4’s early lead and virtual reality gaming
Ed Fries, co-founder of the Xbox project and former Microsoft VP, left the company more than 10 years ago to pursue other interests, but last week he …
Guess how many pages it would take to print Wikipedia
Back in the dark ages 20 or so years ago, houses across America had at least one or two shelves in their living rooms dedicated to …
Leaked photos may reveal iPhone 6 housing for the first time
We’ve already seen iPhone 6 concepts based on what are claimed to be actual Apple schematics this week and now we might be getting a …
This is why the Galaxy S5 has the best smartphone display ever
Even the most hardened Samsung haters have to admit that the company does one thing incredibly well: Make gorgeous, eye-catching displays. The display experts at …
BlackBerry just can’t win
BlackBerry’s fourth-quarter earnings were better than expected, losing $0.08 per share, compared to the $0.67 loss most analysts were expecting. The company continues to make …
This redesigned iOS 7 multitasking interface is amazing, and it launches Wednesday
We have spent plenty of time showcasing gorgeous iPhone apps here on BGR, but sometimes it’s downright shocking what developers can accomplish when they’re not …
You can upgrade your iPhone 5s camera to shoot 2K video for only $7
The iPhone 5s already has a strong smartphone camera but one new app is pledging to make it even better. 9to5Mac points us to Ultrakam, a …
This could be our first look at the completely redesigned iPhone 6
Whether you’re an iPhone fan, an Android fan, a Windows Phone fan or a BlackBerry fan, everyone can likely agree that Apple’s iPhone 6 will …
