Google’s Pixel 2 is copying the wrong phone
Thanks to the entirely expected Google Pixel 2 leak we saw earlier this week, we have confirmations for several of the Pixel 2 rumors out there. …
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
Winter is here: Game of Thrones season 7, episode 6 just leaked
HBO’s got the hottest TV show in the world, but not the ability to prevent the episodes from leaking before their scheduled air date. That’s …
The Galaxy Note 8 has an exclusive new color Galaxy S8 buyers can’t get
It wasn’t too long ago that we learned Samsung has been working on a brand new color option for the Galaxy Note 8, and now …
Kit Harington might’ve just dropped a huge bombshell about Jon Snow’s father
With only two episodes left in Game of Thrones season 7, we’re getting closer and closer to that battle against the undead that Jon Snow …
Android manufacturers are already working out how to copy the iPhone 8’s best feature
Compared to previous iPhones, the iPhone 8 will have a variety of brand new features, including a bigger screen at the expense of the home …
Amazon Instant Pickup delivers products in minutes, but only if you’re a thirsty student
Amazon Instant Pickup is a new service meant to reduce delivery times to just minutes after placing an order online. These will be brick-and-mortar locations …
Samsung’s new tiny SSD is insanely fast and incredibly affordable
Remember back when solid state drives (SSDs) were an expensive upgrade for your computer? Well, we’re well past that, as flash memory has become the norm. …
Apple Watch 3 will launch alongside the iPhone 8 next month
Apple is expected to launch a brand new Apple Watch model in September, right alongside the iPhone 8, according to a new report.
Watch Stephen Colbert grill Anthony Scaramucci following Trump’s Charlottesville remarks
Anthony Scaramucci will probably be remembered for years to come for his extremely short stint at Trump’s White House. The former financier was the White …
Here’s what’s new in iOS 11 beta 6
Anyone currently testing the beta version of iOS 11, whether they’re developers or regular iPhone users, can already install the latest beta. That’s either iOS …
The Galaxy Note 8 can’t beat the iPhone 7 Plus’s AnTuTu benchmark record
The Galaxy Note 8 is the next big thing coming from Samsung, the company made sure we all know that. It’s basically a pumped up …
Netflix just delivered a huge blow to Disney
It was just last week that Disney declared a streaming war on Netflix by announcing plans to create two streaming services for movies and sports. …
All signs still point to the iPhone 8 launching this fall
A new report from Asia indicates that a crucial iPhone 8 component is in production, the brand new 10nm A11 processor, suggesting that we shouldn’t …
A boring Game of Thrones scene just delivered one of show’s biggest revelations
Walk away, person who didn’t see last night’s new episode of Game of Thrones. I’m about to spoil one of the biggest moments in the entire …
New rumor details a brand new color for the iPhone 8
Jet Black, Black, Silver, Gold, Rose Gold, and Red. These are the colors of the iPhone 7. Some of them have been around for years …
Winter finally arrives in the brand new Game of Thrones season 7, episode 6 trailer
Believe it or not, we only have two Game of Thrones episodes left in season 7, but they’re going to be longer than episodes of …
Galaxy Note 8 might launch as soon as next week
Hardly the best secret in the universe, the Galaxy Note 8 is almost here. After months of revealing leaks that have told us everything there …
Google Pixel to receive Android O update next week
August is going to be a great month for Android enthusiasts. Two Android flagships are coming, including the Nokia 8 and the Galaxy Note 8, …
9 new movie trailers you need to watch from this past week
Forget about nuclear threats if you can! Forget about that Google guy who just wrote a memo that seems taken out from a Handmaid’s Tale …
Netflix isn’t giving up on streaming ‘Star Wars’ and Marvel movies
Disney a few days ago announced a move that makes perfect sense for the company: it will launch two standalone streaming services, including one that …
Here’s some of the ways Apple could fix the iPhone 8’s design problem
Based on what we’ve seen, the iPhone 8 is going to be a good-looking phone, but the top notch that houses the complex camera systems, …
It’s time we embraced the iPhone 8’s notch
We’ve had a long look at the iPhone 8’s final design now, thanks to all the recent leaks from Apple-published HomePod firmware. Recent code discoveries …
The Galaxy Note 8 will be just as powerful as you imagined
Will the Galaxy Note 8 be faster than Samsung’s other hot 2017 smartphone, the Galaxy S8? Well, yes and no. The new Note will sport …
Report: HBO wanted to pay $250,000 to the ‘Game of Thrones’ hackers
The HBO Game of Thrones hack saga continues with new revelations about the massive cyber attack. The TV network reportedly wanted to pay $250,000 in …
Android O launch reportedly delayed, but we should finally get a name soon
Google was supposed to release the Android 8.0 update for Pixel phones by mid-August, various reports from trustworthy sources claimed, but it appears that the …
I just opened 76 ‘Hearthstone: Knights of the Frozen Throne’ packs and this is what I got
Today wasn’t just a regular morning where I combine coffee with news, Hearthstone, and whatever else comes my way. It had a lot more Hearthstone in …
Microsoft strongly defends the Surface against Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports earlier this week came out with a survey that says Surface owners are more likely to discover failures and errors as their computer …
Ikea’s smart bulbs are finally compatible with Siri, Alexa, and Google Home
Installing Ikea’s Trådfri was a breeze. I just followed the handy instructions, and a few minutes later my home was slightly smarter. But as soon …
Let’s all take a minute to enjoy this black iPhone 8
There’s no way Apple will surprise us with the iPhone 8’s design come September. Sure, there are still many mysteries buried inside iOS 11 related …
Consumer Reports pulls Surface recommendation due to reliability problems
Microsoft wants to lock you into its Surface ecosystem with an interesting upgrade promotion, but maybe now’s not the time to buy a Surface laptop …
