A brand you’ve never heard of will release the first phone with an in-screen fingerprint sensor
A few days ago, Synaptics announced that it’s ready to mass-produce a fingerprint sensor that can be placed under the display of a smartphone, teasing …
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
Accessory leaks pretty much confirmed the Galaxy S9’s ‘boring’ design
The Galaxy S9 will look almost exactly the same as the Galaxy S8, save for design changes on the back. But the Galaxy S8 already …
Samsung’s exact Galaxy S9 launch date might’ve just leaked
You shouldn’t expect an early Galaxy S9 launch early next year, a new report says, seemingly putting to rest rumors that said Samsung will unveil …
The best thing about ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ is also the worst thing about it
Go. Watch. Star Wars. The movie so many of us have been waiting for is finally out, and you absolutely need to see it. Even …
The Galaxy S9 will be the first Android flagship launched next year, but maybe not the best
When Qualcomm unveiled its Snapdragon 845 platform a few days ago, we learned that the system-on-a-chip that will power the next generation of Android and …
The iPhone X isn’t just good for Apple – it’s bad for Samsung
Just as Apple doesn’t sell an iPhone like Samsung’s Galaxy Note 8, Samsung doesn’t have an iPhone X equivalent in its inventory. The difference between …
Next year’s iPhones will get a huge head start on every Android phone
Apple isn’t able to meet iPhone X demand, as the phone remains sold out around the world, but there’s already talk about next year’s iPhones. …
The most expensive iMac Pro you can buy costs $13,199
It’s December 14th, which means two things. First of all, the next Star Wars is out in some places, so you’ll probably have a busy …
This might be the first leaked image of Samsung’s Galaxy S9
The Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ will be the first flagship phones Samsung launches in response to Apple’s iPhone X. But the two devices seem …
Disney will acquire Fox’s movie studios and TV business in a deal worth $52.4 billion
It’s finally official, the move that will shake up the entire entertainment industry and give Netflix plenty of reasons to worry. Disney on Thursday announced …
Ajit Pai just released an incredibly misleading video about the death of net neutrality
Federal Communication Commission chairman, and grown man who desperately wants to go viral online, released an incredibly misleading video in which he explains why “his …
NVIDIA doesn’t make smart cars, but it does have advanced AI-infused hardware for them
NVIDIA doesn’t make self-driving cars of its own, but that doesn’t mean it won’t be an important player in the smart car business. That’s because …
Apple just confirmed how important the iPhone X’s 3D camera really is
Apple on Wednesday announced that it’s awarding Finisar $390 million from its Advanced Manufacturing Fund. That’s an impressive investment in a critical supplier, following the …
I really hope Samsung’s foldable Galaxy phone looks nothing like this
In addition to the regular Galaxy S and Note updates we expect from Samsung this year, we’ll be treated with the first foldable smartphone in …
The Galaxy X might not be the most exciting foldable phone in the works
Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy X at some point next year. The device is supposed to be Samsung’s first foldable smartphone, a new …
Google announces top searches of 2017
It’s not quite 2018 yet, but Google already released its rankings for the top Google searches of the year, which is an annual tradition for …
Expect more augmented reality content in your Facebook apps
Augmented and virtual reality are the future of computing, whether we’re talking about smartphones or traditional PCs. Apple, Google, Microsoft, and many other tech companies …
Instagram wants to make hashtags great again
You know all those hashtags you’ve been adding to your Instagram posts in the hope that more people with similar interests will find your content …
Costco teamed up with MoviePass to get you an absurdly cheap cinema subscription
Movie fans who wished for a Netflix-like service for going to the cinema have at least one such subscription-based product. Launched this summer, Moviepass costs …
Uber’s latest honest mistake? Charging $14,000 for a $20 ride
Imagine going about your day, calling an Uber for a short $20 ride only to discover that you’ve been charged more than $14,000. Yes, this …
How the iPhone X’s Face ID is already growing an entire new industry
After 10 years of iPhone, it’s still Apple’s number-one product, and one that’s at the forefront of smartphone innovation. Apple rivals could very well take …
Nintendo insists you’ll be able to buy a Switch in time for Christmas
The Switch has been selling in stores and online for less than 10 months, but that’s enough time to sell more than 10 million units, …
Leaked Galaxy S9 schematics don’t show the feature people were hoping for
Samsung will soon launch the Galaxy S9 flagship smartphone, a device that’s rumored to rely heavily on the Infinity Display design that Samsung unveiled this …
Apple’s brand new iMac Pro will be released on December 14th
Apple’s most powerful Mac ever finally has a release date. The company quietly listed the launch date on the iMac Pro’s webpage today. “Available 12.14,” …
This might be the creepiest viewership statistic Netflix has ever shared
There’s no denying that Netflix is one of the greatest tech companies of our time. It provides a simple to use and affordable service, it …
Will the Galaxy S9 have a fingerprint sensor under its display after all?
For a long time this year, it was believed that Apple’s iPhone X would have a Touch ID sensor embedded under the screen. As we …
How to get rid of the keylogger inside HP laptops
Keyloggers are nasty programs that keep track of everything you type on a computer. It’s one way someone could spy on everything you do, and …
The iMac Pro could still be released before Christmas
With less than three weeks left in the year, Apple should be getting ready to start selling the iMac Pro in stores — or at …
Super-fast battery charging could be the Galaxy S9’s secret weapon
We don’t only care about how long a smartphone battery can last, we also want it to charge as quickly as possible so that we’re …
It looks like there’s a way to speed up your old iPhone 6 or 6s, but you’re not going to like it
Can an old iPhone battery be responsible for a noticeable drop in overall performance? Some of you may already know what I’m talking about, the …
