This is easily the best TV commercial Samsung has ever made
Samsung knows a thing or two about making TV commercials that go viral online, but that doesn’t necessarily mean Samsung’s ads are always great. However, …
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
What you can do now that Congress sold out your online privacy
Yes, Congress did “sell you out” earlier this week, by passing a bill that will let internet service providers (ISPs) collect your browsing data and use it …
This is almost definitely not what the iPhone 8 will look like
We generally know what to expect whenever a new iPhone 8 rumor comes in. Apple’s premium iPhone this year will feature a big redesign, complete with …
Best Buy’s Galaxy S8 preorder deal is better than anyone else’s
The Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ are finally official, folks! They’re gorgeous phones that pack amazing hardware and exciting features — but we already knew …
Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+: The full specs
We’ve seen them leak over and over in the past couple of months, to the point where the specs of the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy …
Big Galaxy S8 leak reveals all of the phone’s special features, courtesy of Samsung
Today is the big day, Android fans. Samsung will finally launch what will likely be the Android phone to buy, at least in the first …
Google Pixel 3 is coming next year, and phone makers are already fighting over it
HTC scored a two-year manufacturing deal for Google’s Pixel phones, which means this year’s Pixel 2 handsets will also be HTC creations. However, a new …
Hidden feature in iOS 10.3 will make living with 16GB iPhones a lot easier
Apple earlier this week released a bunch of updates for its various mobile operating system, including iOS 10.3, the next major upgrade for iPhone and …
The Galaxy S8 might have one of the best cameras we’ve ever seen
Camera performance will likely be one of the hot topics during Samsung’s Galaxy S8 press event on Wednesday, but we don’t have to wait until …
The iPhone 8 will have a very different way of reading your fingerprint
We’ve seen a bunch of iPhone 8 rumors so far, and most of them offer the same predictions. The all-screen iPhone will ditch the home …
iOS 11’s big feature could be a massive Siri upgrade
While there’s an abundance of iPhone 8 rumors to check out on a regular basis, we don’t see that many iOS 11 leaks. It’s surprising, …
Intel’s new tech makes hard drives feel as fast as an SSD
Intel last week released an SSD that’s faster and more durable than its rivals. The best thing about the Optane DC P4800X drive is that it …
In one final nod to the Note 7, a Samsung store just caught fire
Samsung just can’t catch a break when it comes to fire. After Galaxy Note 7 battery fires forced the company to discontinue the handset shortly after …
iPhone 8 and iPhone 7s specs and features listed in new report
Apple may see monster iPhone sales this year, according to a new report, thanks to the redesigned iPhone 8 that should convince more people than ever …
Facebook just stole pretty much everything left to steal from Snapchat
Snapchat will totally hate it, but Facebook now basically offers all of the Snapchat app’s functionality right inside its main Facebook mobile app. It just …
The Galaxy Note 7 will not return to the US market
Samsung on Monday confirmed what we had already suspected: the Galaxy Note 7 will return to stores. The company will replace the faulty batteries with …
‘The Walking Dead’ recap: Rick becomes Negan
Season 7 of Walking Dead is almost over, as the penultimate episode aired on Sunday night on AMC. It was, once again, a great Walking …
Blizzard is remastering Starcraft and making it free to play in 4K
Starcraft fans everywhere will be thrilled to hear that Blizzard will make their favorite real-time strategy game in the universe great again. Launched in 1998 …
I wonder why Samsung is giving the Galaxy S8 an extra-nice warranty
The Galaxy S8 leaks have been at an all-time high this month, and for good reason. Samsung was unable to unveil the handset at MWC …
iPhone 8 and iPhone 7s will reportedly share the same powerful next-gen processor
For the first time since launching the iPhone, Apple will reportedly release three different iPhone models later this year, including the iPhone 8, iPhone 7s, and …
Killer deal: Buy an iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus at Target and get a free $300 gift card
If you still haven’t scooped up an iPhone 7, and are looking for a killer deal on one of the best smartphones of the year, then …
Terrorists want to disguise bombs as iPads, and that’s why they’re banned on some flights
When the US announced the ban of large electronics including tablets and laptops from certain flights, some people believed the measure was simply a result of …
How to fix the worst thing about the red iPhone 7
The first iPhone to be included in the company’s Product (RED) series went on sale on Friday, and I can’t blame you if you want …
Watch the first trailer for the The Walking Dead season 7 finale
It’s been a long, confusing, and oftentimes disappointing season 7 of The Walking Dead, but it’s almost over. The season finale is nearly upon us, which …
Uber suspends self-driving car program after bizarre accident
Uber’s bad streak continues, with a different kind of scandal. The company had a tough year so far, having to face accusations of rampant sexism …
What if Apple already told us what it’s going to call the iPhone 8?
Apple will release three new iPhones this year, including the iPhone 7s, the iPhone 7s Plus, and the iPhone 8. The last one will be the …
11 new movie trailers you need to watch from this past week
It’s the weekend, everyone, which can mean only one thing: it’s time to head to the theater and catch a movie. We’ve got a few …
No, Microsoft isn’t spying on everything you type in Windows 10
Microsoft’s Windows 10 might’ve been good enough to make people forget about Windows 8, but it really didn’t impress when it comes to privacy protection. …
Google just fixed a Pixel and Pixel XL problem that was driving people crazy
Pixel and Pixel XL owners should be thrilled to hear that Google has fixed yet another bug that has been driving people up a wall: …
Despite Apple denial, hackers prove stolen iCloud data is real
Apple confirmed on Thursday that its servers were not hacked, after reports earlier this week claimed that hackers are holding hundreds of millions of accounts for ransom. …
