The next iPhone’s fingerprint sensor could be like nothing you’ve ever seen
The iPhone might get a display like no other smartphone out there, and it’s all starting with the iPhone 8. The device is rumored to …
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
Don’t get your hopes up for an Android phone with 8GB of RAM and 512GB storage
Chinese smartphone maker Huawei is going to unveil a new flagship device at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain next week, and various leaks …
The iPhone 8 and iPhone 7s might have very different designs
Reports from last week said that all of Apple’s three upcoming iPhones will support wireless charging out of the box, even if that means you’ll have to …
Disney and Google both just fired YouTube’s biggest star over anti-Semitic videos
Let this be a lesson for anyone out there aspiring to become a huge YouTube star: just because you can amass a huge following, doesn’t …
Why Apple won’t just buy Netflix
Apple should buy Netflix, many people have claimed, a move that could further help the company grow beyond the iPhone — that said, the iPhone …
There’s good and bad news about the hottest Android phone launching next week
Late next week, a new flagship Android handset will be launched, effectively becoming the next big new thing. Unfortunately, it’s not the one you probably want …
SNL: Donald Trump appeals immigration ban ruling at ‘The People’s Court’
President Donald Trump isn’t ready to throw in the towel when it comes to his immigration ban. A court last week decided to uphold a …
Samsung can’t wait for the iPhone 8
Samsung probably hates the fact that every Galaxy S or Galaxy Note flagship is compared to their rivals from Apple, with the iPhone almost always being …
John Oliver explains why Donald Trump lies and why you believe him
President Donald Trump has told more alternative fact — which most people refer to as lies — than any of his predecessors. Yet he still …
The last Galaxy S8 mysteries were just solved
Samsung is expected to launch two Galaxy S8 versions in late March, the anticipated successors of the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge. But since …
The Walking Dead season 7, episode 9: Rick finally has a reason to smile
The Walking Dead is back, and I have to say I love what I saw in the mid-season premiere on Sunday night. We’ve got plenty …
Watch the first trailer for ‘The Walking Dead’ season 7, episode 10
AMC’s hit zombies series is finally back, and the mid-season premiere of The Walking Dead was quite exciting. The first half of season 7 wasn’t …
French man wants $48 million from Uber for allegedly breaking up his marriage
A French businessman from Côte d’Azur has sued Uber, asking for no less €45 million in damages, or around US$48 million. The reason is mildly …
10 new movie trailers you need to watch from this past week
We just saw a bunch of new trailers that aired during a game that a certain Falcons team thought they had in the bag, so …
There’s some bad news in WSJ’s new Galaxy S8 report
Like many of its predecessors, the Galaxy S8 is one of the worst-kept secrets in the industry. In spite of Samsung’s desire to put a …
Forget Jet Black, it looks like the matte black iPhone 7 is ruined almost as easily
Apple released two different black iPhone 7/7 Plus versions this past fall, including the-one-that-scratches-easily-but-looks-incredibly-cool and the-more-boring-but-safer-one. We’ve seen plenty of images that prove Jet Black is …
We’ll probably see the iPhone 8 sooner than we thought
Apple will most likely unveil the iPhone 8, iPhone 7s Plus and iPhone 7s during a big press conference in early September, but we’ll probably …
Facebook’s new Oculus gloves let you type in VR
You need special controllers to manage virtual reality environments, but Facebook is already working on a different kind of accessory that would give you a …
The Galaxy Note 7 disaster is forcing Samsung to make the Galaxy S8 worse
Various reports said recently that Samsung’s Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus smartphones will have bigger batteries than their predecessors. But it looks like Samsung …
Samsung may finally give us a folding smartphone later this year
It’s customary for Samsung to launch two major Android flagship handsets every year, including a new Galaxy S model in the first half, and a …
Tesla to start trial Model 3 production on February 20th
Tesla is looking to woo investors and fans with an audacious move, an early production run for the Model 3. Tesla’s most affordable vehicle yet …
World’s top insider just confirmed one of Apple’s key iPhone 8 and iPhone 7s features
The iPhone 8 is expected to be the most exciting handset of Apple’s three new iPhones launching this year. But a new report indicates that …
These are Google’s brand new Android Wear 2.0 ‘Nexus’ watches
Apple’s Watch may be the best-sold wearable out there, but Google hasn’t given up on its smartwatch platform. The company finally released the Android Wear …
Surprise: Faulty batteries responsible for fire at Galaxy Note 7 battery maker’s factory
A “minor fire” broke out on Wednesday at one of Samsung SDI’s factories in China, affecting only waste products. The fire was put out without …
This honest ‘John Wick’ ad is the only trailer you need to see
We’ve witnessed some massive trolling during the Super Bowl, and I’m not even talking about what happened in the game. A brand new trailer for …
You can finally get Touch Bar shortcuts for Microsoft Office
Microsoft announced last October that its Office suite will support Apple’s brand new MacBook Pro trick, the Touch Bar. Back then, we learned that all …
Sean Spicer doesn’t need SNL’s help to be funny
SNL recently found the perfect person to play White House press secretary, Melissa McCarthy. The comedian delivered an amazing performance, covering all of Spicer’s blunders since he …
It looks like Google just fixed one of the Pixel’s biggest problems
A few weeks ago, we learned that Google acknowledged one of the most annoying problems with the Google Pixel, explaining that the sound issues some …
Samsung is making one last push to clear Galaxy S7 inventory ahead of Galaxy S8 launch
Before I tell you what a great deal this is, you should know that Samsung’s Galaxy S8 is just around the corner, and it’ll likely …
Galaxy Note 7 battery maker’s factory just caught fire in China
If Samsung SDI sounds familiar, that’s because we’re talking about the Samsung affiliate who had the unfortunate mission to build what turned out to be …
