After a year with no retail boss, Apple poaches Burberry CEO
Apple’s retail operation is about to get a whole lot more fashionable — and possibly a touch more elitist. It has been nearly a year …
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Study finds 80% of smartphones still aren’t protected from malware
As smartphones and tablets powered by mobile operating systems continue to take over the world, malware makers see nothing by dollar signs. Reports of malware …
Apple launches iPhone trade-in program in Europe
Late last week, BGR covered a rumor that the iPhone Reuse and Recycle Program would be making its way to Europe “in the coming months.” …
LG ‘G Flex’ smartphone with flexible display revealed in leaked images
The first generation of smartphones with flexible displays is shaping up to be incredibly disappointing. Samsung recently announced the new Galaxy Round handset, which features …
Special edition Xbox One preorders back at Best Buy after first round sold out
Almost as quickly as they appeared, the initial batch of Xbox One preorders were sold out. To make matters worse, a limited “Day One Edition” …
Smartwatch market’s fate seems to rest on Apple’s iWatch
A slathering of solid reports suggests every major smartphone vendor on the planet is now working on a smartwatch. Samsung, Motorola, Sony and LG have …
iPad trade-ins skyrocket as iPad 5 announcement approaches
Electronics users want the latest and greatest but the turnaround of new tech is relentless, and Apple is a prime example of consistent one-upmanship. The …
Google exec says top-secret Google Glass successor now being developed
Google Glass won’t launch until sometime next year and when it does, it’s likely that only the most fearless geeks will dare to wear the …
BlackBerry pleads for patience in open letter to customers, partners
The future of BlackBerry is up in the air as the company continues to work with Farifax Financial and other groups that may be interested …
iPhone app lets you save Snapchat photos forever
If you don’t already, it might be time to think twice before sending any incriminating Snapchats to your friends. Business Insider stumbled upon a new …
Netflix may come to cable boxes – is Breaking Bad the catalyst?
According to a recent report, Netflix is negotiating with several American cable companies in an effort to become a feature in regular set-top boxes. Comcast …
New report claims Apple won’t unveil a Retina iPad mini next week
Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Brian White has had his fair share of hits and misses over the years, and millions of Apple fans around the world …
iPhone 5s pitted against iPhone 5 in stunning camera showdown
It might be more than a year old now, but Apple’s iPhone 5 still has one of the most impressive cameras that has ever been …
Google Nexus smartwatch announcement rumored for October 31st
The Galaxy Gear may have fallen well short of expectations of both Samsung and consumers, but wearable technology is still in its infancy. Google might …
New report raises questions about Apple’s iPhone 5c strategy
The reaction to the iPhone 5c was one of confusion. Rather than capitalizing on the potential for a budget iPhone, Apple released a marginally more …
Video: Nexus 5 bares all in early hands-on walkthrough
Google will reportedly launch its new Nexus 5 smartphone on Tuesday without an accompanying press conference, and at this point we can see why. We …
iPad 6 with better-than-Retina display reportedly launching in 2014
Apple hasn’t even gotten the chance to unveil its fifth-generation iPad at next week’s press conference yet and we already have “iPad 6” rumors beginning …
Sonos PLAY:1 becomes a less expensive Trojan Horse for just $199
The barrier to entry in the world of Sonos has normally been reasonably high. The company’s products sell in the $400 plus range, with the …
Microsoft prepares for phablets with latest Windows Phone update
On Monday, Microsoft announced the third major update for Windows Phone 8, which will enable higher resolutions and a larger Start screen in order to …
HTC announces One Max with 5.9-inch display and fingerprint scanner
HTC on Monday finally took the wraps off of its HTC One Max, the humongous phablet we have seen leak extensively over the past few …
Grand Theft Auto V reportedly coming to PC in Q1 2014
Millions of gamers have snatched up copies of Grand Theft Auto V since its release last month — enough to break seven world records, in …
New Sony smartphone strategy shifts away from U.S.
In an effort to become a dominant force in the competitive smartphone space, Sony is refocusing its business to markets that already constitute 60% of …
AT&T dumping traditional data plans for new customers
Wireless carriers are constantly shaking up their service plans and it looks like AT&T is the latest to try something new. The carrier on Friday confirmed …
Google will sell your endorsements and reviews for use in ads
Facebook has already started placing innocent bystanders in advertisements, Twitter will have to find ways to increase its revenue once the company goes public, and …
How to protect your phone against the heaviest assaults
Dropping a phone is a tragedy. An investment worth several hundreds of dollars can shatter in an instant, even when equipped with a sturdy case — …
Nokia’s parting gift to the world: A day-glo version of Microsoft $1B flop
Nokia has been a household name around the world ever since it burst on to the mobile scene and helped shape the industry as we …
Facebook policy change leaves users with nowhere to hide
Facebook users who prefer to lurk in the shadows will not be terribly pleased to learn of a new change to Facebook’s privacy settings that …
How to create the perfect wallpaper for iOS 7’s 3D parallax effect
Apple’s new iOS 7 software is a lot to absorb, even for longtime iPhone and iPad users. The update doesn’t offer much innovation to speak …
New Nexus 5, Android 4.4 KitKat photos leak ahead of rumored launch
As the release of Android 4.4 KitKat approaches, leaks are springing up more often. The latest batch of purported KitKat photos comes courtesy of Italian …
Video: iPhone 5s users plagued by ‘blue screen of death’ crashes
Microsoft spent countless man-hours trying to kill off the “blue screen of death” (BSOD) in newer versions of Windows, and Windows 8 users rarely see these …
