Here’s what happens when a longtime iPhone user switches to Android
For Apple loyalists, the mere thought of dumping the iPhone and switching to Android is enough to send shivers down your spine. For Android fans, …
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Sen. Franken spearheads a major campaign to save net neutrality
In addition to taking a leading role in trying to kill the Comcast-Time Warner Cable merger, Senator Al Franken is also now leading a campaign to …
Multiple new Surface tablets to be unveiled on May 20th
Microsoft is widely expected to take the wraps off of a smaller “Surface mini” tablet during a press conference in New York City on May 20th. …
Your fingerprint will unlock every iPad and iPhone released this year
Apple’s 2014 iPad and iPhone models will all have fingerprint sensors embedded in the home button, a new report says, reaffirming what previous rumors have …
Huawei Ascend P7 review: The closest Android will ever get to having an iPhone
Love it or hate it, there’s no question that Apple’s iPhone lineup brings some things to the table that rival devices do not. Specifically, Apple’s designs …
Nintendo posts full-year loss of nearly half a billion dollars as Wii U flounders
Nintendo’s Wii U is home to some of the best titles ever to hit any of the Japanese video game giant’s consoles. Unfortunately, it’s just not enough.
New Galaxy S5 version spotted on Samsung’s website
Samsung may have various Galaxy S5 versions in the works, including a Prime and a mini model, with the latter having apparently been spotted on …
Of course Samsung isn’t content with simply dodging a massive bullet
Even though Samsung has been found to be infringing three out of the five patents Apple asserted in its second U.S. trial against the Android device maker, …
One lucky college student accidentally received a $350,000 drone in the mail
It has all the makings of a terrible early-’80s frat comedy: A college kid receives an expensive aerial drone in the mail and hilarity ensues …
Major Dropbox vulnerability revealed – and has already been patched
In a blog post early Tuesday morning, Dropbox revealed a vulnerability with its shared links. The popular cloud storage company said that shared links to some …
The most private search engine in the world just got even better
DuckDuckGo, the Internet search-engine that still values your privacy, has just gotten even better, as the company announced a major update covering new features as well …
‘Moves’ iPhone app changes privacy policy after being acquired by Facebook
We have covered Moves a few times here on BGR. The sleek and smart iPhone app counts your steps each day using the iPhone 5s’s …
The cheapest smartphone ever could be available before the end of the year
The race to the bottom isn’t always a bad thing, especially when it saves consumers hundreds of dollars. Covering ARM’s Tech Day, AnandTech has shared some …
Watch this ridiculous speech that would make even Mike Judge’s Silicon Valley characters blush
Is parody even possible when it comes to the tech world? It’s a question that needs to be asked in the wake of a speech …
Scientists may have just solved one of life’s biggest mysteries: Why yawning is contagious
Life is filled with little mysteries, one of which is why we’re more likely to yawn when others around us . However, new research from …
The future of the Xbox One will be unveiled on June 9th
E3 preparation is officially in full swing as Microsoft has begun sending out invites for its E3 2014 Media Briefing. “Xbox: Game On,” as the …
Key LG G3 features revealed in new leaks
In addition to a high-resolution 2K display, the LG G3 may have other interesting features including a metal back cover as well as a removable …
Samsung trolls its own smartphone bloatware
Samsung has published an article on its blog to explain its design choices for the Galaxy S5’s user interface and the continued use of plastic for …
HTC’s upcoming flagship phablet rumored to be an absolute beast
Last year’s flagship HTC One smartphone was later joined by a supersized HTC One max phablet, but the gigantic handset didn’t seem to gain much traction …
This iPhone 6 concept actually incorporates the mythical ‘iRing’
So far, the idea of an Apple-made ‘iRing” has existed only in the fevered imagination of Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Brian White, who breathlessly predicted last year …
Google Maps just got a huge update – here are the 5 best new features
Following a few substantial additions to Google Now, Google announced on Tuesday that Google Maps for iOS and Android would be receiving a major update. There’s …
Google Now is about to become your personal shopping assistant
Google is steadily working to turn Google Now into the most useful personal assistant in the mobile market. On Monday, Google announced on Google Plus …
Bill Gates says he would support dumping Microsoft’s Xbox unit
Should it stay or should it go? When it comes to Microsoft’s Xbox business, that recurring question continues to haunt Microsoft executives. Investors have been …
iPhone 6 phablet may be tough to find when it finally launches
After a recent rumor suggested that the 5.5-inch iPhone 6 may be delayed because Apple is facing supply issues related to the phone’s battery, a …
Samsung wants to kill the ‘Galaxy S5 killer’ with the Galaxy S5 Prime
Samsung and LG are apparently getting ready for a smartphone display war this summer, with both companies expected to launch handsets with 2K displays in …
Google is the top publisher on Apple’s iOS App Store (but not on Google Play)
Here’s a painfully ironic twist of fate if you happen to work for a particular Cupertino, California-based consumer tech giant: Google, maker of iOS’s top …
This brilliant app will send you a photo of the person who stole your smartphone
Trying to chase down and accost the person who stole your smartphone might not be the best plan, which is why you might want to take …
New report details Samsung’s long history of alleged price-fixing, copycatting and bribery
Samsung really hates being accused of copycatting, and it’s not just because of its long-running patent dispute with Apple. Vanity Fair has written a lengthy …
Download this app right now: Pocketbooth for iPhone is now free
Some time ago, when dinosaurs still roamed the Earth, there were no smartphones to help teens and tweens take selfies on the go. Instead, if …
Review: God of War Collection for PS Vita
God of War has been repackaged more than once in the nine years since its original release, but for good reason: it’s one of the …
