Microsoft’s new 365 is an all-in-one software bundle — but there’s a catch
Microsoft on Monday introduced a new product that combines its best software products in to one. It’s called Microsoft 365, but don’t rush to get …
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
Google has added a new anti-malware feature to the next version of Android
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The next iPhone will be like a MacBook in one depressing way: price
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New rumor claims iPhone 8 is hiding a fingerprint sensor, but not where we thought
A variety of iPhone 8 rumors emerged over the weekend, talking about wireless charging as well as new color options, while a video showed us …
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Google takes on Amazon’s Prime Day with hot Home deal
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9 new movie trailers you need to watch from this past week
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Galaxy Note 7 sales begin in Korea because 2016 never really ended
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OnePlus now blames your eyes for the OnePlus 5 screen issue it can’t fix
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The iPhone 8 design everyone hates just reappeared, and it’s somehow even uglier
The iPhone 8 design is 100% final at this point, and Apple’s partners will soon start manufacturing the handset if they haven’t already. That doesn’t …
Don’t get too excited about the latest Galaxy Note 8 leak
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The Pixel 2 might get a cool new feature missing from the original
We’re just a few months away from Google’s Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL launch, and we already know a bunch of details about the …
PSA: Do not preorder this $1,200 holographic Android phone
The smartphone business is a very competitive landscape, where newcomers have a tough time challenging traditional handset makers. That’s why I’d advise you not to …
Why the iPhone 8’s signature feature could be good news for MacBooks
Every new iPhone has a unique feature meant to make it stand out. The iPhone 8 might have more than one, including a bezelless display …
These fake iPhone 8 clones are laughably bad
Experienced iPhone rumor-lovers probably know how to spot a fake device from a clone made in China. But new users who’re not familiar with Apple’s …
The next Hearthstone expansion just leaked
Blizzard on Thursday will unveil more details about the next big Hearthstone expansion, but we already have something for all the fans of the highly …
There’s no Game Over in the hottest upcoming Nintendo Switch game of 2017
What if there was no Game Over feature in a Super Mario game? Is it even possible? Apparently, the answer is yes, as Nintendo confirmed …
We might’ve finally figured out why the iPhone 8 is delayed
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Don’t freak out about the Google Pixel’s Android update problem
Some Google Pixel phones appear to suffer from some kind of strange Android update issue. But the problem seems to be limited, and it’ll certainly …
Nokia partners with Zeiss to make smartphone cameras great again
The old Nokia partnered with Zeiss in the past for its mobile cameras, and the new company wants to do the same thing. This time …
‘Game of Thrones’ season 7 is going to have some ‘breathtaking’ surprises
Theories abound about Game of Thrones Season 7, which premieres in less than two weeks. Fans are going crazy trying to figure out where their …
Yet another massive Bitcoin exchange has been hacked
Digital currencies like Bitcoin are very hot right now, and hackers are apparently looking to take advantage of that, as one of the largest Bitcoin …
Google faces a second record fine from the EU over Android
The European Commission concluded its investigation into Google’s search practices a few days ago, handing the California-based company a record fine of €2.4 billion, which …
We’ll all win when the next-gen Galaxy Note 8 and iPhone 8 cameras go to war
The Galaxy Note 8 will be the first Samsung flagship to feature a dual lens camera on the back. Samsung recently announced that all its …
Volvo is going all-in on electric cars
Volvo is killing the traditional internal combustion engine, the company announced on Wednesday, as it transitions to electric vehicles. That doesn’t mean that all of …
This is definitely not the iPhone 8’s retail box
Not all iPhone 8 rumors should be believed, just because it’s July and we’re getting closer to Apple’s fall iPhone event. Take, for instance, the …
The Galaxy Note 8 design might have one unexpected surprise
The Galaxy Note 8 is the next major Android smartphone to hit stores, which means it’s open season for rumors and leaks. The Galaxy S8 …
The Switch won’t be getting the biggest ‘Call of Duty’ game in years
The latest Call of Duty installment brings back the action to World War II. And for a while, it was believed that WWII would hit …
Facebook ‘extorts’ users to agree to privacy policy, German watchdog says
Facebook’s legal problems in Europe are far from over, and if Germany has its way with its newest inquiry into Facebook’s business practices, we may …
