Satellite images of Sahara’s first snowfall in 37 years are absolutely mesmerizing
The Sahara desert is a scorching plain — during the day, at least. As surprising as it may be to some people, the Sahara actually does …
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
Rather than pay for $150 for a permit, Uber is moving self-driving cars to Arizona
The DMV decided to ban Uber’s self-driving ride-sharing service in California until the company obtains a permit like every other company that’s conducting autonomous vehicle …
JetBlue passener kicked off after harassing Ivanka Trump
Picture this: you meet Ivanka Trump and her family on a flight, and you decide to tell her exactly what’s what. But don’t do it. …
New ‘Star Wars: Episode VIII’ spoilers focus on Rey’s meeting with Luke
Rogue One is officially over — go see it if you haven’t already — which means we’re ready to shift focus to the next major …
Uber may now have permission to track your iPhone
Uber updated its mobile application recently, adding features that may let it continue to collect user location data even after a ride is completed. Uber said it …
Where are all the Galaxy Note 7 explosions?
We keep talking about the Galaxy Note 7 explosions and the unprecedented recall process that Samsung had to go through, but one thing is very …
More evidence points to the big iPhone 8 redesign everyone wants
Apple won’t be anything anytime soon, but there’s more and more indirect evidence suggesting that at least one iPhone model next year will sport a radical …
Are you sure you want Super Mario Run to be free?
Some Super Mario Run players out there don’t like the fact that they have to pay $9.99 to unlock the full game. In fact, Nintendo …
Hacking the DNC and the Ukrainian army have one thing in common: Russia
President-elect Donald Trump may dispute the fact that Russia had a hand in the DNC hacks, or that these hacks helped him win the election, …
DMV forced Uber to remove self-driving cars from San Francisco roads
Uber’s self-driving adventure in San Francisco was short-lived, as California’s DMV decided to revoke the registration of the 16 self-driving cars the ride-sharing service operated …
This is the cheapest you’ll see a PS4 all year
The Xbox One and PlayStation 4 are currently cheaper than ever, and prices are going to stay that way through the holidays. Xbox One S …
You can still get a great iPhone 7 Plus deal from Best Buy before Christmas
Christmas is almost here, folks, which means you have just a few days to finish your Christmas shopping. And if you still haven’t found that …
The Galaxy S8 may have a crazy feature no iPhone has: Beast Mode
Galaxy S8 rumor season is in full swing, in spite of Samsung’s efforts to contain leaks. A new report reveals that Samsung is looking to …
More evidence the iPhone 8’s flagship feature will be unlike anything we’ve seen before
Apple is rumored to launch three new iPhone versions next year, including a brand new iPhone 8 and two iPhone 7s models. The iPhone 8 …
Apple’s rumored 2017 roadmap: An incredible new iPhone 8 and two boring iPhone 7s models
Apple might not be developing its own car, but a fresh leak indicates that the company is making a “Ferarri.” That’s the codename given to …
Pokemon Go may be getting a special Christmas event
Pokemon Go received a minor update earlier this week, bringing several fixes and improvements to both iPhone and Android. But Niantic may be working on a …
Super Mario Run will not get the kind of additional content you’re expecting
Nintendo’s Super Mario Run is a hit. The first Mario game for iPhone generated millions in revenue in the first days after launch, as millions …
Best Buy has last-minute deals on the Google Pixel and Galaxy S7
It’s your last chance to buy those Christmas gifts, folks. If you still haven’t found what you’re looking for, then at least you have one more …
The original ‘Rogue One’ ending was scrapped and that’s a good thing
Rogue One is a tremendous hit. It’s making a lot of money for Disney, having opened to record numbers for a Star Wars story that’s …
Apple had some daring MacBook features in the works that never saw the light of day
Apple CEO Tim Cook told employees during an internal Q&A session that the company has “great desktops in our roadmap,” adding that “nobody should worry …
Stunning Galaxy S8 render shows a phone that could be hotter than next year’s iPhone 8
Samsung and Apple are both going to come out with impressive flagship smartphones next year, including the Galaxy S8 and the iPhone 8. Rumors flying …
Accidental drops? Water dunks? The AirPods seem to be practically indestructible
Apple’s AirPods are already a hit. They sold out almost immediately after Apple started taking preorders last week, and people even lined up in front of …
There’s a new Pokemon Go update you can download right now
Pokemon Go might not be the hottest game in town right now — Super Mario Run takes that crown — but it still has a …
Best Buy’s big NES Classic Edition sale is happening right now
There’s still time to buy the NES Classic for Christmas, but you have to act fast to take advantage of Best Buy’s massive NES Classic …
EU goes after Facebook for misleading information during WhatsApp purchase
WhatsApp represents one of Facebook’s most important acquisitions and a very costly one. It’s also one of the most popular messaging applications out there, having …
How a smartphone backdoor can be used to spy on absolutely everything you do
You’ll have no idea that someone out there is spying on you if it happens, especially if it’s one of several government agencies that have sophisticated …
Facebook Messenger does group video chats with up to 50 people
You wanted it, and Facebook delivered! It’s Facebook Messenger chat app now supports video chat with up to 50 people. The bad news is that …
This tool will tell you if President Trump just lied to you
Twitter may be too small to attend a tech summit at Donald Trump’s New York lair, but the social network is still the preferred communication …
You can now play Minecraft on your Apple TV
During its MacBook event in October, Apple revealed that Minecraft, one of the most popular games in recent history, would soon be available on its living …
Samsung can’t make Galaxy Note 8 without help from one of its top rivals
Samsung supposedly considered discontinuing the Galaxy Note line following the unprecedented Galaxy Note 7 recall. However, many reports have claimed that Samsung is not going to ditch …
