Judge orders Amazon to deliver Echo recordings to prosecutors for a murder case
The way that Amazon’s Alexa virtual assistant is ready to respond to your queries is that Echo speakers are always listening for the hotword that …
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
One of the best Android phones isn’t officially available in the US, but it is on eBay
Of all the phones that launched last month, only one device features the kind of next-gen features that will only be available from rival devices …
Trustworthy leaker says Galaxy S10 will have an exciting ‘punch hole’ screen design
The Galaxy S10 is several months away if recent reports are to be believed, but we already have a pretty good idea of what to …
‘Avengers 4’ concept art teases Quantum Realm time travel, sparks controversy
A few weeks ago, we showed you the leaked retail box of an alleged Avengers 4 toy that seemed to confirm there’s going to be …
Meet Squoosh, Google’s powerful new image converter that works in any browser
Google just launched a powerful new image converter called Squoosh at its Chrome Developer Conference that’s going to help you convert a bunch of image …
Best Buy is the only place to get a Black Friday deal on Google’s new Pixel 3
With less than two weeks to go until Black Friday 2018, most retailers have already announced their sales for the upcoming Black Friday week, including …
This might be our best look yet at the Galaxy S10’s stunning design
Three Galaxy S10 versions are in the works for next years, various reports have claimed over the past few months, including a cheaper version that …
Surface Go with LTE support is available to order right in time for the holidays
If all you’ve ever wanted this Christmas was a Microsoft laptop with built-in LTE support, you’re in luck, as Microsoft just announced that the 4G …
OnePlus will release a 5G phone early next year, but it won’t be the OnePlus 7
A few weeks ago when OnePlus confirmed that it’ll launch a Qualcomm-powered 5G phone in the first half of the year, we assumed the company …
Samsung’s Black Friday deals revealed: Deals on Galaxy Note 9, Galaxy S9, TVs, and more
If you’re shopping for Samsung gear this holiday season like the Galaxy Note 9 and Galaxy S9 smartphones, gorgeous Samsung TVs, Samsung PCs, or even …
New AirPods are ‘definitely’ coming this year, according to one leaker
Apple’s AirPower wireless charger that’s meant to simultaneously charge the iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods is still not ready, which is why Apple never mentioned …
Sam’s Club’s Black Friday 2018 ad leak: Hot Xbox One S and 75-inch TV bundle, cheap 4K TVs
Sam’s Club just concluded its one-day sale event ahead of Black Friday, which means it’s time to get ready for the real thing. Sam’s Club’s …
New report may reveal launch details for Samsung’s Galaxy S10 and Galaxy F
Last week, Samsung’s foldable Galaxy F phone got the soft launch we all expected. We saw Samsung’s daring new screen design for the upcoming flagship series, …
eBay’s ‘Better than Black Friday’ sale is now live: Here’s what you need to know
With each Black Friday season, we see major retailers employ new strategies to outmaneuver their rivals and win more customers. The list of tricks often …
12 new movie trailers you need to watch from this past week
You can tell we’re getting closer to Christmas because many of the movies you’ve been dying to see are about to come out. And this …
Google isn’t yet ready to repair your Pixel 3’s broken screen
After so many years of building its own phones, Google still struggles with some of the inherent problems that come with making hardware. The days …
More Black Friday 2018 ads: Jet, Kmart, Office Depot, and Sears
Black Friday 2018 is just two weeks away, which gives you plenty of time to plan for this shopping season, given that most retailers have …
Russo brothers just trolled fans yet again over the ‘Avengers 4’ title
If there’s one thing you should expect from the Russo brothers, who directed a few of the best Marvel movies so far including Civil War …
Galaxy S10 won’t have the all-screen design you want, but it’ll get the best next thing
Samsung earlier this week unveiled the evolution of its Infinity displays designs, including screen versions for future Samsung phones with notch designs, the foldable phone’s …
Google just told us how to fix the worst thing about Androids and iPhones
No matter how strong your allegiance to Android or iPhone is, you’ll probably agree that the worst thing about Android phones and iPhones is battery …
We finally have the name and release date of Disney’s Netflix rival
Disney has been developing a streaming service of its own for quite a while now, but we never knew what this Netflix alternative will be …
Samsung is about to embrace the infamous notch, but the Galaxy S10 might not get one
Samsung unveiled the Infinity Flex screen of the foldable Galaxy F during its SDC18 keynote on Wednesday, but that’s not the only new hardware the …
We just found more evidence of how the ‘Infinity War’ deaths will be undone in ‘Avengers 4’
Over the past few months, we’ve seen increasing evidence that the Quantum Realm will play a significant role in undoing the Infinity War deaths in …
Google announces Black Friday deals: Lots of smart home devices, but no Pixel 3 discounts
Google on Wednesday announced its own Black Friday deals, offering buyers various discounts on almost all the products it makes under the Home, Chromecast, and …
Best Buy’s Black Friday ad is out: Here’s everything you need to know
We’ve seen Black Friday ads from various retailers so far, either in leaked or official form, but Thursday brought us two of the most anticipated …
Here are the Galaxy F specs and design details Samsung didn’t talk about
Samsung on Wednesday delivered the main keynote of its SDC18 developer conference that’s currently underway in California, unveiling the phone we’ve been waiting for. The …
Walmart’s Black Friday ad is official: iPhone XS, Galaxy Note 9, consoles, TVs, and so much more
After hosting early pre-Black Friday sales in previous weeks, Walmart early on Thursday unveiled the ad many of you have been looking for, the Black …
Why I’m actually excited about foldable phones like the Galaxy F
From the moment Samsung started copying the iPhone (and we have this 132-page work of art that history will never forget to prove it), it …
Meijer’s Black Friday ad is official: Cheap iPads, Apple Watch 3, Xbox One X, and TV deals
Meijer’s Black Friday discounts begin online on Thursday, November 22nd, and the prices are valid through Black Friday. That’s according to Meijer’s leaked Black Friday …
‘Infinity War’ almost had a different ending that might hint at things to come in ‘Avengers 4’
If you happen to get your hands on the Infinity War concept art book now that you’ve seen the movie, you’ll notice a different ending …
