Samsung and LG just unveiled the 8K TVs we deserve but don’t need right now
Korean rivals Samsung and LG both unveiled new 8K TVs at the IFA 2018 expo in Germany, devices that should deliver even better picture quality …
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
The OnePlus 6T might be a much better iPhone X clone than the OnePlus 6
When OnePlus copied the iPhone X earlier this year, it made a clone that’s not nearly as faithful as you’d expect. That’s because almost all …
Dell made a premium Chromebook that’s a lot cheaper than Google’s Pixelbook
Google’s premium Pixelbook that sold initially for $1,000 was the best example of overkill from a device maker. Sure, the Chromebook looks a lot like …
The Galaxy Note 9 has a component you won’t find on other phones – here’s how it works
Samsung’s Galaxy Note 9 is surely one of the best Android handsets you can buy right now, although it also happens to be one of …
There’s no way I’m upgrading my iPhone X to a 2018 iPhone
With August almost over, it’s only a matter of days until Apple sends out those press invitations that will confirm what we’ve been suspecting for …
New ‘Avengers 4’ theory explains how the ‘Infinity War’ deaths might be undone
We know most heroes who turned to ashes right at the end of Infinity War will come back to life soon. We also know some …
Instagram details big changes to account verification and other security features
If you’d like to have your Instagram account verified, you can now apply for it directly from your phone. It’s as easy as that. However, …
Yahoo is still reading some of your emails
It’s not unheard of for email service providers to read users’ emails to target them with better-tailored ads that would help the company make more …
Samsung’s new portable SSD is as fast and expensive as you’d expect
Samsung on Tuesday unveiled the X5 portable SSD, its first-ever NVMe-based solid state drive that’s going to deliver some pretty incredible speeds, which might make …
Intel just unveiled the ultra-efficient chips that might power Apple’s MacBook Air replacement
Forget about that 8th-gen Coffee Lake line of chips that powers Apple’s recently-unveiled 2018 MacBook Pros, because Intel just unveiled a couple of other 8th-gen …
Heartbreaking ‘Avengers 4’ theory goes viral: The perfect ending for a beloved hero
With each day that gets us closer to next year’s Avengers 4, we find new spoilers as well as new clues that prove various characters …
New iPhones expected to drive Apple’s best performance since 2014
The iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus were Apple’s first phones featuring screen sizes comparable to what the competition had been doing for years. They …
Forget the OnePlus 6, check out Android phone makers’ new nightmare
When the OnePlus One came out a few years ago, traditional Android device makers were put on notice. Flagship phones no longer had to have …
The OnePlus 6T might copy a smartphone that’s not made by Apple
They’re fast, affordable, and dependable, but OnePlus phones aren’t exactly originals when it comes to design. It’s Apple’s iPhone that usually inspires the Chinese smartphone …
LG just launched an Android One phone that’s just as good as the Galaxy S8 and Pixel 2
Samsung last week launched its first Android Go handset ever, an entry-level device you should avoid if you can find Android Go alternatives in your …
Beware: Those free WhatsApp backups on Google Drive aren’t encrypted
A few days ago, we learned that Facebook and Google partnered to offer users free Google Drive backups for WhatsApp chats. That’s a great offer …
Hey Samsung, we fixed your ad that conveniently left out the exploding Galaxy Note 7
A few days before the Galaxy Note 9 event, we saw a leaked video that looked a lot like a leaked official Samsung promo. In …
Bloomberg: Google’s Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL will launch on October 9th
The Pixel 3 is hardly a secret at this point. We know everything about the phone, and while Google may surprise the audience with little …
A single photo just revealed a huge ‘Avengers 4’ spoiler
We’ve got a long way to go until Avengers 4 hits theaters, brand new details about the epic conclusion of the epic two-part Avengers Infinity …
It sure looks like the OnePlus 6T was just confirmed
It’s onnly a matter of time until Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus launches its second flagship of the year. The device will likely be called OnePlus …
You can get 200GB of free iCloud storage for 2 months, just in time to upgrade your iPhone
In a matter of weeks, Apple will unveil its 2018 generations of iPhones, and many iPhone users will soon upgrade their old devices to a …
Of course the Fortnite installer for Android shipped with a massive security flaw
In the weeks leading to the Fortnite for Android launch, we learned that Epic Games didn’t want to make the game available the traditional way …
The tech world’s solution to menstrual awareness is this period emoji
Every year, we get more and more emoji added to our iPhones and Android phones. They’re more diverse and politically correct than ever, and that’s …
9 new movie trailers you need to watch from this past week
There’s no question that The Happytime Murders is the movie to see this weekend. It’s the Muppets for adults, with Melissa McCarthy leading a stellar …
Leak shows the new iPad Pro’s most mysterious component
Apple is expected to launch two new iPad Pro models later this year, both of them sporting a revamped design inspired by the iPhone X. …
New ‘Infinity War’ theory explains one of the biggest mysteries from the movie
Avengers: Infinity War was released all the way back in late April, but it’s still a very hot topic nearly four months later. That’s because …
Latest Pixel 3 leak reveals an annoying case of camera hypocrisy
Someone stole a bunch of Pixel 3 XL units well ahead of Google’s official launch, and sold them on the black market. That explains why …
One of Gmail’s newest features is coming to other Google apps
Google a few months ago released its most significant Gmail update in years, refreshing the designing of its popular email app and adding a bunch …
Samsung just launched its first Android Go phone, so go ahead and ignore it
Android Go phones should offer buyers on a really tight budget a phone that can run Google’s latest version of Android on limited resources. Slim …
Motorola might make a RAZR phone with a foldable display and we need it immediately
Even now, I look back at the days when I was rocking a Motorola RAZR with fondness. Those were simpler times, well before the revolution …
