Bloomberg: Facebook’s Bitcoin rival will be used for WhatsApp money transfers
Back in May, while most Facebook-related reports still talked about the then-recent Cambridge Analytica scandal, Facebook quietly confirmed that a new unit led by former …
Chris Smith has been covering consumer electronics ever since the iPhone revolutionized the industry in 2007. When he’s not writing about the most recent tech news for BGR, he closely follows the events in Marvel’s Cinematic Universe and other blockbuster franchises.
Outside of work, you’ll catch him streaming new movies and TV shows, or training to run his next marathon.
Articles by Chris Smith
DxOMark’s Pixel 3 camera review is more than just a score
The camera experts at DxOMark put all smartphones through the paces, but the science behind the final scores isn’t thoroughly explained and those scores aren’t …
Did ‘Age of Ultron’ foreshadow even more deaths in ‘Avengers: Endgame’?
The first Avengers: Endgame trailer was released a few weeks ago and an IMAX version followed earlier this week, but we still have no idea …
Galaxy S10 tipped to have faster battery charging speeds than any other Galaxy phone
The Galaxy S10 won’t just have an exciting new design, it’ll also come with a variety of new features supposed to improve your overall smartphone …
Microsoft unveils Windows 10 Insider program for Chrome-based Edge browser
Microsoft confirmed a few weeks ago that significant changes are coming to the Edge browser the company had developed for Windows 10. The browser will …
Galaxy S10 to ship with pre-installed screen protectors, ‘Edge’ name to make a return
Remember the Galaxy Note Edge and Galaxy S6 Edge that followed it? Those were the first Samsung phones to ship with curved edge displays. The …
Galaxy S10 reportedly already in production a month earlier than expected
Samsung fans probably know by now that their favorite smartphone maker is working on up to four distinct Galaxy S10 models. Three of them, the …
A leak might’ve just confirmed the Galaxy S10’s stunning new design
When Samsung launched the Galaxy S8 in early 2017, we got to see a new vision for Samsung’s smartphone design. The Galaxy S8’s main feature …
New ‘Avengers: Endgame’ IMAX trailer solves a major mystery from the first trailer
A few weeks ago, Marvel and Disney finally released the first Avengers 4, revealing that Endgame will be the film’s title. We dissected it soon …
Amazon just sent 1,700 private Alexa recordings to the wrong person
It was just this past May that Amazon had to explain itself after Alexa recorded a family’s private chats on their Echo speaker, and then accidentally sent …
Waze says Apple is to thank for its success despite $1 billion sale to Google
Google is in the uncommon position of owning not one but two immensely popular navigation apps, including the Google Maps app that it developed from …
This is the closest thing we have to a video of the Galaxy S10+
The Galaxy S10+ will be the best Galaxy S10 version next year in most markets — that is, if you don’t count the 5G Galaxy …
You’ll soon be able to gift iPhone in-app purchases to friends and family
Buying iOS apps for your friends and family who also use iPhones and iPads is possible, but in-app purchases aren’t supported. If you want to …
New leak teases exciting new camera features for the Galaxy S10
The Galaxy S10 won’t launch for another two months if recent reports are to be believed, and Samsung will not reveal any details about the …
What it feels like to drive a Tesla Model X inside Elon Musk’s loop tunnels
In addition to Tesla and SpaceX, Elon Musk founded The Boring Company, which is looking into ways to make public transportation faster than it currently …
Here’s our first look at Will Smith as the Genie from Disney’s ‘Aladdin’ remake
We’ve known for a few weeks now that Disney is turning yet another of its classic animated features into a live-action film. Launching next May, …
‘Avengers: Endgame’ toy leak teases the fate of a beloved character
Alleged Avengers: Endgame toys have in the past revealed clues about the Infinity War sequel long before we had a trailer and title for the movie. …
Facebook tracks your location even if you think you opted out
If you’ve ever felt like Facebook always knows where you’ve been in spite of adjusting settings in its mobile apps to stop the app from …
The first Samsung phone to feature a notch is coming soon, and it’s not the Galaxy S10
There’s no question about it, 2018 has been the year of the notch when it comes to smartphone design. All smartphone makers out there except …
Instagram really wants you to interact more with your friends
Facebook would really like Instagram users to interact more with each other, especially in Instagram Stories, which is a feature that lets you share ephemeral …
LG will make OLED TVs that roll up like posters a reality in 2019
LG last January unveiled TV sets that roll up like posters, but that was just a concept that wasn’t ready for an actual commercial launch. However, …
More next-gen Xbox details leak, could launch by 2020 holiday season
Microsoft’s working hard on several gaming-related projects, a new report says, meant to turn the future Xbox models into more formidable gaming consoles than their …
Netflix is testing a new subscription plan priced at $3 a week
About a month ago, we told you that Netflix was testing a brand new subscription tier, a mobile-only plan that would allow users to sign …
AT&T just launched a 5G mobile network you won’t use anytime soon
AT&T on Tuesday announced it’s the first carrier in the US to launch “a mobile 5G device over a commercial, standards-based mobile 5G network,” as its 5G …
How the new ‘Spider-Man’ movie ruined ‘Avengers: Endgame’ for Marvel
There’s a reason why Marvel Studios can’t do whatever it pleases when it comes to using Marvel superheroes in blockbuster movies like the Avengers franchise …
We have some bad news about the first ‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’ trailer
The first Spider-Man: Far From Home trailer was shown at CCXP in Brazil last week, so many people thought that Sony and Marvel would also …
A future Galaxy S10 successor might ship with a holographic display
Almost all smartphone makers out there have “all-screen” phones in stores this year, as we’ve reached a smartphone design peak. We want pocketable devices with …
The first Android phone in the world with 12GB of RAM is already here
In just a matter of weeks, we saw a few Android flagship smartphones come out sporting 10GB of RAM, which seems like overkill for mobile …
Apple has considered using both Touch ID and Face ID on the iPhone
If I were to choose between Touch ID and Face ID, I’d go for Apple’s 3D facial recognition system without thinking twice. It turns out …
Water-resistant iPhone saves lives when group is forced to abandon capsized boat
You’ll never realize how important it is to have a water-resistant smartphone on you until you have to use one to call for help while …
