Oh good, the Spectre security flaw is back and your devices are at risk
Right off the bat, 2018 brought us two massive security vulnerabilities that affected almost all types of processors known to man, whether they’re Intel, AMD, …
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
Razer just unveiled the world’s smallest 15.6-inch gaming laptop
Razer on Thursday unveiled a pair of new products, including the incredibly affordable Core X eGPU enclosure, but also a brand new gaming laptop. And …
We finally have evidence that iOS 12 will bring several Siri improvements
Apple’s Siri may have been the first voice assistant worth paying attention to, but she’s far from being the best. In fact, rivals from Amazon …
Forget 5G, Qualcomm and Facebook want to deliver gigabit Wi-Fi in urban areas
The next big thing happening in wireless communications is 5G, but that doesn’t mean Wi-Fi isn’t also getting better. Qualcomm, which is at the forefront …
Huawei’s MateBook X Pro all-screen laptop is launching in the US after all
It wasn’t too long ago that I got to work and play on a Windows 10 laptop that looked nothing like other laptops when it …
$18,000 drop test tells us which smartphones are actually the most durable
Smartphone makers are yet to figure out how to create indestructible phones, although some of them are slowly getting there. What’s worse, most high-end handsets …
eBay rolls out 15% off site-wide coupon, iPhone X, Galaxy S9, and Switch Memorial Day discounts
eBay on Monday announced a bunch of interesting deals for the upcoming week, in anticipation of Memorial Day. We’re looking at site-wide discounts of 15%, …
The Android P beta might be hiding Google’s Pixel 3 design
A few days ago, a design detail in Android P public beta suggested the Pixel 3 will copy the iPhone X, just like most of …
OnePlus 6 is faster in real-life tests than the iPhone X and Galaxy S9+
The OnePlus 6 is the hottest Android smartphone right now. Just like most Android phones of the year, the OnePlus 6 borrows Apple’s iPhone X …
The most mysterious Android phone of the year looks amazing, but it probably isn’t for you
The Android landscape this year is filled with iPhone X clones, which only shows that, after more than 10 years of iPhones, it’s still Apple …
10 new movie trailers you need to watch from this past week
Hey, quick question, did you see Deadpool 2 already? Because it’s incredibly funny and shows that Ryan Reynolds and Co. can still tell pretty much …
Apple Glasses are still years away from becoming real
Apple’s interest in augmented reality (AR) is pretty clear by now. With iOS 11 last year the company brought AR experiences to the iPhone and …
Deadpool 2 post-credits scenes and song explained: Everything you need to know
It was just yesterday that we told you that the only Deadpool 2 credits scene we could talk about was the one that got away, …
Is Google’s creepy Duplex AI assistant just vaporware?
Google’s most exciting and controversial announcement during I/O this year was Google Duplex. It’s basically a sophisticated evolution of Google Assistant that allows users to …
The first OnePlus 6 real-life speed test is here, and it beat Apple’s iPhone X
OnePlus earlier this week unveiled its first flagship smartphone of the year, the OnePlus 6. The phone was hardly a surprise for fans when OnePlus …
PayPal takes on Square with massive $2.2B iZettle purchase
PayPal just confirmed that it’s buying Swedish payments startup iZettle for $2.2 billion in an all-cash transaction, which would make it PayPal’s biggest purchase ever. …
Google’s data collection might become creepier than ever with the help of AI
If you thought Google’s data collection practices were creepy, then wait until you hear about what the future holds. Google may be looking to turn …
‘Deadpool’ even manages to make Ikea furniture funny
It’s Deadpool 2 weekend, which likely means we’re about to see one of the funniest superhero movies ever made, considering what the first installment brought …
The only ‘Deadpool 2’ credits scene we can talk about is the one that didn’t make the final cut
Deadpool fans surely know that the sequel launches this weekend in cinemas around the world. The movie is likely to steal Avengers: Infinity War’s top …
The most mysterious Android phone of the year is coming to Verizon and AT&T
If you’re shopping Android this year, you’ve already got a decent selection of phones to choose from. The Galaxy S9, Huawei P20 Pro, and OnePlus …
Google might’ve just accidentally confirmed the Pixel 3’s design
The minute Android P came out in developer preview released a few months ago, I immediately told you the Pixel 3 is likely to copy …
Here’s the OnePlus 6 that you can’t really buy
After a few months of leaks, teasers, and partial revelations, the OnePlus 6 is finally official and available for preorder in various markets. The company …
Meet YouTube Music and YouTube Premium, Google’s confusing new streaming services
Streaming services are so hot right now that Google can’t have enough of them. The company unveiled two new products, including YouTube Music and YouTube …
The worst thing about the OnePlus 6 isn’t even the fact that it copies the iPhone X
The OnePlus 6 is finally official, which means OnePlus has just joined the list of Android device makers that decided to just do what Apple …
Deadpool crashed Colbert’s monologue and perfectly trolled ‘Avengers: Infinity War’
It’s Deadpool 2 week, which means you can expect plenty of Ryan Reynolds’s — I mean Deadpool’s — TV stunts and promos ahead of the …
This iPhone X charger leak is so dumb I actually believe it
Apple will launch three new iPhone X successors this fall, and all of them are supposed to work with new MacBooks, and other modern laptops, …
Nokia’s first iPhone X clone was announced just before the OnePlus 6
The phone many Android fans are waiting for today is the OnePlus 6, OnePlus’s new iPhone X clone. But until that happens, you should know …
Samsung just unveiled two gorgeous new Galaxy S9 models that are going to make you very angry
It’s supposed to be all about the OnePlus 6 today, but plenty of companies are looking to make people forget that a brand new Android …
HTC just announced the world’s first blockchain phone
HTC is about to unveil a flagship phone that nobody will want to buy, the U12 handset the company teased using iPhone 6 parts not …
Amazon just gave you a Whole Foods reason to get Prime
If you’re not an Amazon Prime subscriber but love Whole Foods, which is also an Amazon property, you should check out the retailer’s brand new …
