Xiaomi tries to bash the iPhone 6 Plus, inadvertently shows how much it rips off Apple
If you thought that Apple had fun successfully suing Samsung for alleged patent infringement, just wait to see what happens if Xiaomi ever brings its devices to the U.S. Xiaomi has posted a new video that tries to make fun of Apple’s iPhone 6 Plus and promote its own Mi Note, but the company just inadvertently shows how much its phones rip off Apple’s.
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4 awesome retro gadgets you can find on Amazon that make old tech cool again
Here at BGR, we try to cover all of the latest advancements in the world of technology, but occasionally it’s fun to take a look back at the devices that we’ve replaced over the years. Today, we wanted to share with you a few items we found on Amazon that harken back to a simpler time, when retro chic was just chic.
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Google is going sell wireless data plans ‘directly’ to consumers
We’ve heard rumors about Google getting into the wireless carrier business for a while now but now it looks like the search giant is finally getting ready to pull the trigger. The Information has a huge scoop where it reports that Google is going to sell its own wireless voice and data plans “directly” to consumers.
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The 5 coolest things that Microsoft announced on Wednesday
Microsoft had a huge media event on Wednesday and made several exciting announcements that really showed how much the company has changed under new CEO Satya Nadella. Below we’ve listed the five most important things that Microsoft announced on Wednesday, starting with an announcement that just about every current Windows user will cheer.
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New report may have revealed the Galaxy S6’s launch date
BGR blew things wide open on Wednesday morning when we exclusively revealed nearly everything you need to know about Samsung’s upcoming next-generation flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S6. As we revealed, the new Galaxy S6 will feature a metal and glass body with a 64-bit octa-core processor, a 5.1-inch quad HD Super AMOLED display, a 20-megapixel camera, up to 128GB of internal storage, Samsung Pay support and a 2,550 mAh battery with quick charging technology that will provide up to four hours of battery life after charging for just 10 minutes.
Of course, there are still a few important questions that need to be answered, and the biggest one is fairly simple: When?
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Crazy new tech lets police officers peer through the walls of your home undetected
There has been plenty of negative press surrounding law enforcement in the United States over the last year, but it doesn’t look like 2015 is going to be any less controversial.
USA Today reports that at least 50 law enforcement agencies have secretly purchased advanced radars for their officers which could potentially allow them to see through the walls of our homes without first obtaining a search warrant.
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Microsoft is going beyond virtual reality with Windows Holographic
One of the most intriguing questions leading up to the Windows 10 event this week was whether or not Microsoft would discuss its vision for virtual reality. But the company’s vision goes beyond virtual reality — Microsoft wants to make holograms a part of our daily lives with Windows Holographic.
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Microsoft just unveiled the closest thing to Apple’s mythical TV we’ve seen: The Surface Hub
Who needs Apple’s mythical “iTV?” Microsoft on Wednesday unveiled a massive new Windows device called the Surface Hub that’s an 84-inch 4K display that runs on Windows 10. This isn’t a consumer-centric product, however — the Surface Hub is an enterprise-centric device intended to foster workplace collaboration. Among other things, the device can act as a monitor in meeting rooms that will offer enough space to run Skype, PowerPoint and other key Microsoft productivity software at once on a gigantic display.
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Here’s how Microsoft is bringing Xbox One games to Windows 10
Microsoft is getting serious about gaming on PC in 2015. Every Windows 10 PC and tablet will have an Xbox app once the operating system launches later this year. Within the app, you’ll find the same activity feed that exists on your Xbox One, showing you everything that your Xbox Live friends have been up to lately.
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SALE: Save 96% on the Mammoth Interactive iOS 8 & Swift Bootcamp
Technology is now more mobile than it has ever been before. Mobile technology, though, is only as good as the apps that are developed to be used within mobile operating systems, such as Apple’s iOS. With the many thousands of apps available on Apple’s iOS App Store, only the best developed apps with succeed.
The Mammoth Interactive iOS 8 & Swift Bootcamp, available now at BGR Deals, is the perfect way to learn Apple’s latest iOS version as well as Swift, their new app development language. With this bootcamp, you’ll learn fundamental app development skills that will propel your work into the stratosphere of success.
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