This blunt ‘Game of Thrones’ video critique should be playing on loop at HBO HQ
HBO has no choice but to defend the final season of Game of Thrones. But no matter what company executives say about what David Benioff …
Chris Smith has been covering consumer electronics ever since the iPhone revolutionized the industry in 2008. When he’s not writing about the most recent tech news for BGR, he brings his entertainment expertise to Marvel’s Cinematic Universe and other blockbuster franchises.
Outside of work, you’ll catch him streaming almost every new movie and TV show release as soon as it's available.
Articles by Chris Smith
Actually, iTunes isn’t dead
Apple earlier this week finally “killed” iTunes on Mac, just as the rumors that preceded WWDC 2019 claimed it would — but there’s really no …
Foldable Mate X flexes its muscle ahead of release, while Samsung’s Galaxy Fold is still vaporware
It wasn’t the first foldable phone in the world, but the Mate X stole the show at MWC 2019 back in late February. Huawei’s first …
Why it makes sense to see Apple’s new login button in iPhone apps that support Google and Facebook logins
Apple unveiling its “Sign In with Apple” button during its iOS 13 presentation at WWDC on Monday was arguably one of the most exciting moments …
Latest Galaxy Note 10 leak reveals an accessory we really hope is real
A well-known Samsung insider let it slip a few days ago that the Galaxy Note 10 will get even faster battery charging than any other …
Check out the smart new way iOS 13 manages Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connections on the iPhone
iOS 13, which is now available to anyone with a developer account, packs quite a few new features, some of which were shown off during …
DreamWorks is making a ‘Jurassic World’ animated series for Netflix
Netflix’s Jurassic World animated series launches in 2020. Revived by the successful Jurassic World movies, the Jurassic Park franchise is ready to deliver more dinosaur-filled …
A brand new ‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’ trailer just came out, but you won’t see it on TV
Earlier this week, we saw a leaked Spider-Man: Far From Home trailer that featured plenty of previously unseen footage and even spoiled a few plot …
The iPad just moved a big step closer to replacing your laptop
It’s been nearly 10 years since the debut of the iPad, and we’ve had to wait for iOS 13 to arrive to finally get the …
Apple’s new privacy and security features in iOS 13 and macOS will be a tough act to follow
For years, Apple has been insisting on offering its customers strong privacy and security across its products and services. Apple has long supported end-to-end encryption, …
These are all the iPhones and iPads that can’t run iOS 13
Apple on Monday unveiled iOS 13 at WWDC 2019, alongside the iPadOS version of the operating system that packs several features exclusive for Apple’s iPad. …
Microsoft showed off a dual-screen next-gen Surface device behind closed doors
One of Microsoft’s next-gen Surface laptops has two screens instead of one, joined by a hinge, according to a new report from The Verge. Before …
The upcoming new ‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’ trailer just leaked
It may not be as exciting as Avengers: Endgame, but Spider-Man: Far From Home is still the most anticipated film of the summer and the …
How to install iOS 13 beta 1 on your iPhone or iPad right now
After unveiling the most important iOS 13 features on stage at WWDC 2019, many of which were leaked in the weeks preceding the event, Apple …
Apple just unveiled the Mac Pro desktop we’ve been waiting for
After going through lots of software announcements, including tvOS, watchOS, iOS 13, and iPadOS, Apple kicked off its Mac section of WWDC 2019 on Monday …
Insider says Keanu Reeves might finally star in an upcoming Marvel movie
Marvel has already announced release dates for eight new MCU films starting on May 1st, 2020 and going all the way through July 29th, 2022. …
Massive Galaxy Note 10 leak says the phone will support 45W battery charging speeds
A Samsung insider hinted a few days ago that the Galaxy Note 10 will get a “significant upgrade” when it comes to charging speeds, just …
Big iOS 13 leak might show us the fix for the iPhone’s awful volume indicator
It’s June 3rd, which means Apple will kick off this year’s WWDC edition in just a few hours. As in previous years, the event will …
The smartphone design we all want is finally real, but it’s not an iPhone or Galaxy device
We’ve had all-screen smartphones for a few years now, but all designs so far come with a compromise. Whether it’s the iPhone X’s notch, the …
7 new movie trailers from this week: Onward, The Kitchen, The Lion King, and more
It’s going to be an interesting battle at the box office this week, as Godzilla: King of the Monsters and Rocketman will both premiere. The …
Google quietly ruined Chrome, and we almost missed it
Google’s Chrome is the most popular way to browse the web on desktop and mobile, thanks to a combination of features that make it a …
Galaxy S11 rumored to deliver Samsung’s next big camera innovations
When the Galaxy Note 10 launches about two months from now, it’ll deliver a novel design, maybe the kind of radical update that removes all …
Filming for the first MCU Phase 4 movie is already underway
Now that Avengers: Endgame is behind us, Spider-Man: Far From Home is the only movie left in Phase 3 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. And …
New leak shows off Apple’s iPhone 11R design changes
Apple will release a trio of new iPhones come mid-September, including the successors of the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max, as well as the …
Galaxy Note 10 tipped to have a radical new design… unless it doesn’t
For weeks now, we kept hearing two different types of rumors about the Android phones set to launch in the second half of the year. …
Reuters: Amazon wants to buy Boost after the T-Mobile-Sprint merger
Amazon seems to be interested in operating its own cellular network, a report claims, as the giant retailer is looking at a potential Boost purchase. …
Apple, Google and Microsoft are fighting to keep your encrypted chats private
Just as more tech companies are starting to see the light when it comes to privacy and security, intelligence agencies would still like to be …
New renders showcase the iOS 13 features that iPhone users want most
iOS 13 is the next major iPhone and iPad operating system update, and Apple will unveil its most important features on Monday, during its WWDC …
Marvel insider just leaked the first plot details for ‘Doctor Strange 2’
Marvel has already revealed the release dates for a bunch of movies from the fourth phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, though it hasn’t yet …
It sure looks like the Pixel 4 is getting an exciting redesign
The Pixel 4 is still several months away, but we already have reasons to be excited about Google’s next flagship phone series. The phone is …
