3D holograms are about to be more than just science fiction
The most significant trend in mobile this year is the all-screen smartphone design. All the major players in the business released at least one device …
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 iPhone X’s Face ID has one real vulnerability: Your kids
The iPhone X comes with the most secure facial recognition system available on a mobile device right now, miles ahead of the next best thing. …
Apple should steal this genius iOS notifications design before Android does
iPhone notifications, am I right? They can be very annoying and messy at times, even though Apple has taken big steps to improve the notifications …
Sam’s Club Black Friday ad: Mysterious iPhone sale, cheap consoles, and tons of TV deals
We’re 10 days away from Black Friday 2017, but leaks and official announcements keep pouring in, revealing plenty of interesting deals. Many retailers will offer …
iPhone X and iPhone 8 get faster wireless charging with iOS 11.2 update
A few weeks ago, we learned that the three iPhones that support wireless charging out of the box will get even faster charging speeds in …
Galaxy S9 tipped to launch early – and yes, it’ll steal iPhone X features
The Galaxy S9 is already in the works at Samsung, with a recent report claiming that a prototype production run took place in October. Rumors …
Act surprised: OnePlus phones have a hidden backdoor
This is not a good year for OnePlus, as the Chinese smartphone maker had to put several fires out. The most recent issue concerned user …
The iPhone X’s Face ID is years ahead of Android
The iPhone X brings to the iOS ecosystem a brand new trick that, in time, will probably find its way to other iOS and macOS …
Here’s one iPhone X tip to take your Animoji game to the next level
The advanced TrueDepth camera system found on the iPhone X doesn’t just make possible the 3D facial recognition system that replaced Touch ID. The same …
I only needed a minute to ruin my iPhone X, and you probably ruined yours too
I was able to get my hands on an iPhone X a lot sooner than I expected after I faced the harsh reality of not …
Samsung Black Friday 2017 deals: The best Note 8 and S8 discounts, and tons of TV deals
Samsung devices are included in virtually every Black Friday sale from electronics retailers across the nation, and we’ve already seen plenty of deals on Samsung’s …
eBay wants to fix the worst thing about Black Friday with early price match deals
The days when the best Black Friday deals were available only in brick and mortar stores are long gone, as the internet helped major retailers …
This might be our first look at Samsung’s new Galaxy S9 design
As we get closer to 2018, you should expect more and more Galaxy S9 leaks and rumors, as Samsung prepares to launch its next flagship …
The first OnePlus 5T unboxing is here, well ahead of the phone’s official launch
It’s no secret that OnePlus will launch a new Android phone later this week. Better said, the Chinese smartphone company will release a new variation …
Here’s how to make your own transparent iPhone X
The iPhone X only comes in black and white, and both versions look so good that you’ll have a hard time choosing between them. But …
10 new movie trailers you need to watch from this past week
Murder on the Orient Express, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, and Daddy’s Home Two are three of the new movies opening this weekend that might …
How to find an iPhone X in Apple stores right now
You tried to order one on November 3rd, but you failed, and the iPhone X inventory in your local Apple store quickly disappeared. You don’t …
The iPhone X has already been jailbroken
Well that was fast. The iPhone X has been jailbroken after just a week on the market, which means the brand new A11 Bionic chip …
Home Depot Black Friday 2017 ad leak: Way more tech deals than you thought
If home improvement is on your list of things to do this year and you’re waiting for some sweet Black Friday deals to get you …
Samsung quietly unveils the Galaxy S9’s main components
We’re slowly approaching the Galaxy S9 rumors season, as the phone is expected to launch a bit earlier than its predecessor. Recent reports said the …
Winter is coming: iPhone X screen might ‘freeze’ in cold weather, but Apple is fixing it
The iPhone X has been in use around the world for one week, which means regular mortals have now had plenty of time to try …
Rumors that the Galaxy S9 will copy the iPhone X just picked up steam
Remember all those rumors saying that the iPhone X — iPhone 8, as it was called back then — would come with a fingerprint sensor …
Sending your nudes to Facebook seems like a really bad idea
Facebook has a new game plan for stopping revenge porn campaigns on Messenger and Instagram, and it involves users sending their nudes to themselves using …
Jimmy Kimmel pranked a bunch of people and made them think the old iPhone 4 is the iPhone X
The iPhone X is finally out, which means it’s time for another hilarious Jimmy Kimmel prank where unsuspecting passersby are duped into thinking an older …
Meijer Black Friday 2017 ad leaked: Nintendo Switch, Apple Watch, cheap iPhone, and other deals
The avalanche of Black Friday leaks continues, as more and more flyers get posted online. The Best Buy Black Friday 2017 ad and early sale …
Staples Black Friday 2017 ad leak: Tons of laptop and PC deals
Best Buy’s early Black Friday sale just went live but there’s plenty more Black Friday 2017 news that you should check out today. Staples’ ad was …
Best Buy’s early Black Friday 2017 sale just went live
Best Buy’s official Black Friday 2017 flyer is already out, but that doesn’t mean you have to wait until November 24th to score some amazing …
Best Buy Black Friday 2017 ad: iPhone 8, Galaxy Note 8, killer TV deals and much more
We saw plenty of great tech deals in the Black Friday 2017 ads that have already been leaking leaked since late October, but the one …
The Animoji app Apple should have made is now available for download
Animoji are great. Animoji are amazing. However, to use them you need two things: an iPhone X, and the iMessage app. That’s right — there’s …
Apple gave an iPhone X to a professional photographer and the results are breathtaking
The first iPhone X camera reviews are already out on YouTube and elsewhere around the web, but if you have time to check out only …
