OnePlus 5T render leaks, and it sure looks like a Galaxy S8
Will OnePlus launch one more phone this year? We can’t say for sure, as we have conflicting reports on the matter. Some say OnePlus will …
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
Nobody will give you a free iPhone X for liking a Facebook page, so stop falling for these scams
I get it, the iPhone X is incredibly expensive at $999. And that’s just the starting price that gets you a measly 64GB of storage. …
Twitter finally explained why it blocked Rose McGowan’s account after her Weinstein tweets
The Harvey Weinstein scandal is one of the hottest topics in the movie business right now, with more revelations coming out daily. Many have denounced …
Kaspersky Lab accused of having knowingly assisted Russian spies
Reports a few days ago said that Russia used Kaspersky antivirus software to spy on various targets including US government officials and spies. The reports went …
Is Razer about to launch a modern PlayStation Phone to take on the iPhone?
Remember Sony’s PlayStation Phone? It was, at least on paper, the phone that could have helped Sony stand out from the crowd. Released back in …
Exciting new service lets you watch your movies on any device for free
There are various apps that make the switch from Android to iPhone and vice-versa a breeze. You can easily move all your personal data, including …
Google will cripple the Home Mini to protect your privacy
The Home Mini smart speaker isn’t even out, and Google is already putting out a major privacy-related fire. Some of the early reviewers discovered that …
Qualcomm takes a $773 million hit in its fight against Apple
The Taiwanese Fair Trade Commission has fined Qualcomm NT$23.4 billion ($773 million) for antitrust violations. This is one other major defeat for the chipmaker that’s …
OnePlus has been silently collecting all sorts of data from users
The #NeverSettle smartphone maker has found a new way to irk users and alienate potential customers. OnePlus, the Chinese company that made a name for …
Qualcomm is working on a crazy-fast processor we won’t see for years
For years, Samsung used two different processors for all its flagship devices, including Qualcomm’s flagship CPU and a chip of its own. Reports already say …
Jimmy Kimmel shows us why Star Wars’ newest adorable creature has a very unfortunate name
Disney released a new The Last Jedi trailer on Monday night, which brings us even more footage from the upcoming Star Wars movie. One of …
The Pixel 2’s ugliness really shines when compared to the iPhone X
It’s mid-October, which means all the high-end phones we were waiting for have been unveiled. The Galaxy Note 8 and iPhone 8 are already available …
Jony Ive says Apple’s iPhone X design is only the beginning
For me, the iPhone X is gorgeous and hideous at the same time. I understand the necessity of the TrueDepth camera, as Face ID represents …
Warning: Don’t give your Apple ID password to any iPhone app that might be asking for it
Any savvy iPhone or iPad user will tell you that popups requiring you to enter your Apple ID and password are a pretty common thing. …
Google Home Mini caught recording everything and sending all the data to Google
The worry with smart home speakers is that they have the built-in ability to record everything you say and sending that data to the company …
Martin Scorsese reviews Rotten Tomatoes, finds it pretty rotten
Rotten Tomatoes is the go-to site for movie fans who need help choosing what film to see next. But the scores on the movie review …
Fake AdPlus Block Chrome extension infects more than 37,000 users
I get it: you don’t like websites that push countless ads you, so you’ve just decided that enough is enough and the use of an …
Fear of the iPhone will force Google to make the Pixel great again
Last week, Google unveiled a variety of new products, including two new Pixel phones, during a press event that proved Google really wants to be …
iPhone X retail packaging spotted in the wild for the first time
It’ll be more than two weeks until you can actually preorder an iPhone X and almost a month before the phone ships — if you’re …
The iPhone X’s notch already works
The feature on Apple’s new iPhone X is a TrueDepth 3D camera and sensor array at the top of the phone that allows Apple to …
Did the last Star Wars trailer just spoil a major event?
Star Wars fans have probably seen the latest trailer for The Last Jedi at least once since it aired during Monday Night Football — oh, …
Apple kills Elvis biopic series in the wake of the Harvey Weinstein scandal
Apple had a deal with The Weinstein Company for an Elvis Presley biopic series, but the iPhone maker decided to pull the plug in light …
Watch a sneak peek of ‘The Walking Dead’ season 8
Every October for the last few years, I’ve been pretty excited to watch the premiere of a new Walking Dead season. But then seasons 6 …
Apple quietly released an iTunes update that keeps iPhone apps
When Apple released iTunes 12.7 a few weeks ago, the new software unexpectedly killed a feature I’ve been using for years: iPhone apps download. Whenever …
The Galaxy S9 will have an advantage over every other Android phone next year
The Galaxy S8 launched later than Samsung wanted this year, as a direct result of that Galaxy Note 7 recall. However, Samsung’s phone was still …
Wild rumor says an all-screen OnePlus phone will be released next month
Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus launched two Android flagship phones in 2016, including the OnePlus 3 and the slightly upgraded OnePlus 3T. One year later, it’s …
Galaxy Note 9 will have a key feature Apple couldn’t get to work on the iPhone X
The Galaxy Note 9 is almost a year away, but there’s already talk about Samsung’s future phablet flagship. The handset is rumored to get the …
iPhone 8 battery swelling incidents have been reported at least seven times now
At least seven iPhone 8 battery swelling incidents have been reported since Apple launched the new phones on September 22nd. The number seems big but …
‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ ticket sales start on Monday, right after new trailer premiere
Disney on Sunday announced that Star Wars fans will be able to preorder their tickets for The Last Jedi. Sales should start right after the …
11 new movie trailers you need to watch from this past week
You know what movie launches this weekend, don’t you? It’s the sequel you wanted to see for years. Starring Ryan Gosling and Harrison Ford, Blade …
