Vizio admits to spying on you through your smart TV
Reports revealed in November 2015 that Vizio Smart TVs were collecting data about its customers without their knowledge, virtually spying on everything users watched on …
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
Matt Damon trolls Jimmy Kimmel by showing up dressed as Tom Brady
Jimmy Kimmel’s (fake) feud with Matt Damon is well documented, and it’s an incredibly fun fight to watch. For years, Damon has been trying to get …
Leak: This could be our first ever look at a fully functional Galaxy S8
The Galaxy S8 leaks keep coming in, and this time around we’re looking at a photo of what might be a fully functional prototype. Earlier …
This is our best look yet at the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus
All-screen designs, smaller bezels, no physical buttons, and curved displays… these are some of the things we expect from Samsung’s Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 …
No, Apple didn’t just fix its dongle problem with a miraculous new connector
It takes a lot of courage to make changes that customers may like, and Apple is one prime example of that. The company is planning …
Tesla and SpaceX join legal fight against Trump’s travel ban
It’s been a hectic start for President Donald Trump’s presidency, and things aren’t getting any better. Trump’s executive order that instated a so-called Muslim ban …
Why Trump’s Muslim ban won’t prevent home-grown ISIS attacks
Donald Trump keeps repeating that his Muslim ban executive order will prevent the “bad dudes” from entering American and then perform various acts of terrorism. …
The iPhone 8 could be the first step to making Apple great again
Apple celebrates the iPhone’s 10th anniversary this year, a product that revolutionized the smartphone business. And Apple’s iPhone has been “doomed” for as many years, with …
Fresh new Google Maps redesign puts useful info front and center
Google on Monday announced a new design update for the Google Maps app for Android that will put commuting information, as well as other “helpful …
Samsung’s ‘nerve center’ sees major shake-ups following corruption investigation
A few weeks ago, Samsung’s chief Jay Y. Lee spent a night in jail while waiting for a judge to decide whether he should be …
If Ikea made the Börder Wåll for Donald Trump, it’d look like this
Donald Trump is extremely determined to build a wall along the US border with Mexico, and he wants to force Mexico to pay for it. It’s …
Every new movie trailer that aired while the Falcons thought they were winning Super Bowl 51
The Falcons thought they were crushing the Patriots in last night’s Super Bowl game, but it’s Tom Brady and Co. that had the last laugh …
Watch Melissa McCarthy make Sean Spicer great again on SNL
We’re used to seeing Saturday Night Live regularly mock Donald Trump with Alec Baldwin’s great impersonation. But now that Trump is president, we can expect more …
South Korea to impose tougher battery safety rules after Galaxy Note 7 investigation
Samsung a few weeks ago explained that two distinct battery issues caused the numerous Galaxy Note 7 fires last year that prompted Samsung to recall …
8 new movie trailers you need to watch from this past week
It’s the Super Bowl weekend, which means we’re about to be hit by a deluge of commercials, including plenty of trailers for upcoming movies. But …
More European countries sent President Trump hilarious welcome videos
A few days ago, a welcome video for President Trump made by a Dutch late night show went viral, asking the newly anointed American president to …
Who’s making Galaxy S8 batteries (and will they explode)?
It’s early February, and it looks like Samsung has not yet settled exactly on which batteries are going to be used in the upcoming Galaxy S8. Well, …
Here’s how Apple will make Jet Black iPhones of the future unscratchable
Multiple reports say the iPhone 8 will feature a glass sandwich design, meaning that the front and rear panels of the handset will be made …
Class action lawsuit says Apple intentionally broke FaceTime to save money
Every time a new iPhone and major iOS update launch, reports surface suggesting that Apple is intentionally crippling older handsets with the brand new iOS …
Snap sees Apple as a significant competitor ahead of its big IPO
Snapchat — well, Snap — is finally going public, as the company filed for a $3 billion IPO. The documentation it filed with the Securities …
Nokia’s Android phones probably won’t live up to the company’s hype
The new Nokia is already selling the kind of Android phones we wanted to see years ago from the old Finnish company, but only in …
MIT’s new AI understands the hardest part of human language
Voice-based artificial intelligence assistants can understand human speech better than ever. But while AI can decipher our words and context to deliver fast results and …
Watch every day in Bill Murray’s ‘Groundhog Day’ at the same time
It’s Groundhog Day today, folks, which means two things. First of all, according to some groundhogs, there will be six more weeks of winter so forget …
T-Mobile will give you a free year of Netflix if you buy a Galaxy S7
The Galaxy S7 may be Samsung’s only flagship smartphone available in stores right now, and if you’re looking for the next best thing, now’s probably not …
The iPhone 8’s wireless charging tech could be much more exciting than you think
The iPhone 8 is expected to be Apple’s first iPhone that will support wireless charging. In fact, one exciting series of reports indicates the iPhone …
Beyoncé’s pregnancy Instagram just crushed Selena Gomez record
Surrounded by flowers and posing in lingerie on Instagram, Beyoncé announced to the world that she’s pregnant with twins. The photo became viral almost immediately …
Netflix originals crush everything from Amazon and Hulu
Netflix is winning the streaming battle with competing services including Amazon Video and Hulu when it comes to original shows, a new report shows. Interestingly, …
Jon Stewart perfectly blasts Donald Trump and his executive orders
Trevor Noah is doing a splendid job replacing Jon Stewart on The Daily Show, but Stewart can’t really be replaced. The former Daily Show star …
Nintendo will keep churning out mobile games, Nintendo Switch or not
Super Mario Run has been a huge (monetary) success for Nintendo so you can expect more mobile releases from the Japanese gaming giant. However, Nintendo …
Popular Android manufacturer OnePlus caught cheating in benchmark tests
A few years ago, many high-profile Android device makers were caught cheating in benchmark tests. The list of cheaters included HTC, LG, Samsung, and Sony, …
