This might be the tech behind the iPhone 8 of your dreams
Apple stuck with the same iPhone design for three straight years, prompting some critics to say that the iPhone’s design is “boring,” and that Apple …
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
This new iPhone 8 leak has left us perplexed
The best proof that Apple is working on a special tenth anniversary iPhone is the fact that iPhone leaks and rumors aren’t always on the …
Brand new HTC U11 did to the Google Pixel what the Galaxy S8 couldn’t
There’s a brand new Galaxy S8 rival in town you should be aware of, the HTC U11 that was launched only a few hours ago. …
WannaCry ransomware may have been concocted in North Korea
Well, isn’t this ironic? The NSA-derived Windows malware that shook the world over the weekend may be a North Korean creation, new revelations show. That’s …
Ajit Pai and John Oliver have two very different opinions about net neutrality
There’s a new net neutrality battle looming, and this time around the FCC might kill the kind of internet users actually want. Trump’s new FCC …
No one really seems to know when the Galaxy Note 7 will launch again
The Galaxy Note 7 is about to return to stores as the Galaxy Note 7R, multiple reports have claimed. The refurbished phablet might launch in …
New OnePlus 5 leaks reveal there’s really only one reason to buy the Galaxy S8 instead
If there’s one Android phone that could be just as hot as the Galaxy S8 when it debuts, it’s the OnePlus 5, which will be unveiled at …
New rumor suggests the Galaxy Note 8 will be even better than the Galaxy S8
The Galaxy Note 8 will be one of the top Android handsets of the second half of the year, and the first rumors about the …
Watch Melissa McCarthy’s most hilarious Sean Spicer bit yet from SNL
There’s no question that working in Donald Trump’s communications department is no easy task, especially now that he’s president. But White House press secretary Sean …
New variants of the NSA-derived cyberattack already spotted
The world is facing the most dangerous cyberattack it ever had to deal with so far, and it’s an attack that it can’t be stopped …
This online tool lets you check if your iPhone is stolen
The best way to avoid buying a stolen iPhone is getting it from Apple, an electronics store, or a carrier. But because the iPhone comes …
The first trip to Mars will include the longest layover ever
Nobody likes layovers, but the first astronauts heading to Mars will get to experience one of the longest such experiences of their lives. They’ll have …
14 new movie trailers you need to watch from this past week
It’s not every week that we get to see so many fresh movie trailers, so get your popcorn ready. We’ve got new clips for It, …
More leaks show the OnePlus 5 will have one crucial feature
The Galaxy S8 is finally available in stores, but the OnePlus 5 is one of the mostly hotly-anticipated Android phones right now. The handset will …
Europe is freaking out about the US’s proposed laptop ban
Imagine that! The European Union isn’t happy with the prospect of having the US ban all laptops and tablets from carry-on luggage on flights heading …
There’s a secret to charging the Galaxy S8 as quickly as possible
The Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus come with support for fast battery charging, a feature that’s pretty much the norm on Android devices — the …
Apple teaches us how to take gorgeous pictures with the iPhone 7
If you didn’t know it by now, the iPhone’s camera is crucial for Apple. The company has hundreds of engineers working on improving the camera …
Uber might face a criminal investigation for allegedly stealing Google’s self-driving car tech
Uber’s patent fight with Google over critical self-driving car technology just got a lot worse for the ride-sharing company. Uber looked to score an early …
If the iPhone 8 is delayed, it won’t be because of this key component
The iPhone 8 will launch in September, some say. Others add that a limited September launch will be followed by a full launch in October …
Google’s Pixel 2 isn’t even here yet and we already have our first Pixel 3 rumor
Google’s Pixel is one of the most impressive phones of last year, and Google plans on releasing more devices in the near and distant future. …
The new Galaxy Note 7 that won’t explode launches soon for about half the price
Samsung already confirmed that a refurbished version of the Galaxy Note 7 will return to stores this year in certain markets, without specifying a firm …
Microsoft unveils next major Windows 10 update: Fall Creators Update
You know what follows after Microsoft’s Windows 10 Creators Update that was just released? The Windows 10 Fall Creators Update. Yes, it’s still about creators. …
The specs of HTC’s powerful new Galaxy S8 rival leak again
HTC is expected to unveil a brand new flagship smartphone in the coming weeks. The HTC U 11 promises to pack a feature not seen …
Google Pixel 2 concept suggests Google will double down on a key Pixel feature
It’s pretty common to see plenty of iPhone concepts flood YouTube at this time of year, as designers try to imagine Apple’s next smartphone. But …
Samsung’s got a ‘fix’ for all your Galaxy S8 battery problems
Samsung played it very safe with the Galaxy S8’s battery, not that it had any other choice after what happened with the Galaxy Note 7. That …
This is the origin of the anti-net neutrality spam onslaught
The FCC plans to kill the Obama-era net neutrality rules, but until it does so, it’s willing to listen to your voice on the matter. …
Robots can teach new skills to other robots, which is in no way terrifying
All those movies about robots taking over the world and destroying mankind put some terrifying thoughts into our minds. What if that’ll actually happen in …
The 9 biggest announcements from Microsoft’s Build 2017 keynote
It was just a few days ago that Microsoft introduced two major new products, including the Surface Laptop and Windows 10 S. But the company is …
It looks like Apple’s forgotten iPhone is getting a big redesign this year
First released just last year, the iPhone SE became an integral part of Apple’s iPhone lineup, reaffirming the company’s interest in providing a pocketable iPhone with …
If the iPhone 8 looks this good, Samsung is in trouble
A new day, and a new set of iPhone 8 renders are here to gawk at. This time around it’s not a concept that a …
