This simple trick tells you what websites are selling your data
One of the harsh realities of the web is that many sites profile their customers, and then sell that data to third parties. It’s not …
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
Rogue One preview: I really think every rebel should die by the end
I’m as excited as every other Star Wars fan out there to see Rogue One, Disney’s first bold Star Wars move. We’re looking at a …
You have until Christmas to buy a cheap Xbox One S
The same two consoles that have dominated sales in previous years are still the hottest gaming rigs in town. Sure, they have received updates that …
This is how the iPhone 8’s biggest innovation will work
Apple will introduce a completely redesigned iPhone next year. According to multiple reports, the iPhone 8 that’s coming next September should feature a curved OLED display …
Google could force Samsung to ditch one of the Galaxy S8’s most exciting new features
Next year’s Galaxy S8 is going to include a variety of new features for the Galaxy S family, including a brand new design as well as …
The iPhone 8 is going to reshape the future of smartphones
Apple won’t be the first company to introduce a smartphone design that features a curved display — or a dual curved display, for that matter — …
Google is on a mission to steal iPhone users
The Google Pixel is arguably the best Android phone you can buy today. In fact, it’s the only device that runs Google’s latest Android version …
Uber has been spying on users and lying about it for years, former security exec reveals
Uber might be one of the best ways to hail a taxi in many cities around the world, but it’s also a controversial service that …
Google has abandoned plans to make its own self-driving car
Google, one of a handful of tech companies at the forefront of the self-driving car revolution, will not make its own autonomous vehicle, according to a …
Trump’s meeting with US tech leaders might be all about ‘asserting dominance’
President-elect Donald Trump has an important meeting on his agenda for Wednesday afternoon: leaders of the most prominent tech firms in America have been summoned …
The honest Suicide Squad trailer is the only Suicide Squad worth watching
As much as it pains me to admit it, Suicide Squad is one of the worst movies of the year, and there have been quite …
Samsung has decided that curved screens are the only future we need
Samsung made it pretty clear with the ill-fated Galaxy Note 7 that flat screens are a thing of the past when it comes to its …
Microsoft says Surface sales are up as people abandon the MacBook Pro
Both Microsoft and Apple launched brand new laptops this fall, a revamped Surface Book and the 2016 MacBook Pro. The latter received plenty of criticism …
The Walking Dead season 7, episode 8: Finally…
The Walking Dead season 7 is finally over! Well, the first half of the season is done, and we needed a break considering how slow this …
Best Buy has a great iPhone 7 deal today for Green Monday
It’s not exactly Black Friday or Cyber Monday, but Green Monday is still a holiday sales event you should check out. Some retailers will offer you …
Watch the first trailer for the second half of The Walking Dead’s season 7
That’s it, folks, The Walking Dead mid-season finale aired on Sunday, which means we’re not going to see Rick and Co. again for a few months. …
This is how Apple fixed the iCloud Calendar spam problem
Apple a few days ago acknowledged that there’s a huge iCloud Calendar spam problem that’s affecting many users. The company is now out with a …
Watch the first trailer for Fate of the Furious right now
The avalanche of trailers for some of the blockbusters of 2017 continues with the first trailer for the Fate of the Furious — check out …
Cheaper PS4 and Xbox One S? Best Buy’s got you covered
Best Buy hosted a special two-day sale on Apple gear earlier this week, and now the giant electronics retailer is back with one other sale …
12 new movie trailers you need to watch from this past week
Each week, we get to look at plenty of new movie trailers, but if there’s one trailer roundup that you absolutely need to watch it’s …
Watch Stephen Colbert rip into ‘Pizzagate’ and fake news
If you’re still not convinced that the #Pizzagate conspiracy is just fake news, after all that happened over the last few days, then Stephen Colbert …
Best Buy is running a big two-day sale on Apple gear, including the iPhone 7
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are now behind us, but if you’re still looking for great deals on Apple gadgets you’re in luck. There are …
Super Mario Run is already expected to be the smash hit of the season
Nintendo’s Super Mario Run app isn’t even out yet, and it’s already expected to become a giant money-maker for the company. A forecast for the …
Listen to Taylor Swift’s first brand new song in two years
Taylor Swift fans have a big reason to be excited today, as long as they’re not also Spotify users. The artist came out with a …
The iPhone is still the only phone that matters
Samsung has been using OLED screens in its smartphones for years, continuously improving the quality of its displays in flagship devices like the Galaxy S …
This is why Android isn’t getting Super Mario Run next week
Super Mario Run is arguably one of the most exciting mobile games of the season, with iPhone and iPad owners eagerly waiting for Mario to finally …
The first Spider-Man: Homecoming trailers are here
Let’s all pretend we didn’t see like five different Spider-Man movies in the last 15 years, and act excited about Spider-Man: Homecoming. Because this time …
Samsung will hurt stubborn Galaxy Note 7 owners in the worst way possible
Samsung’s Galaxy Note 7 recall is not complete, as there are hardcore users who’re still using the phone in spite of warnings. The Galaxy Note …
Parkour robots can do tricks you’d only dream of
Few people can say they can master parkour, the art of surpassing obstacles by jumping over or bouncing off of them. It looks all very …
The iPhone 8’s speedy processor will just be the beginning
Apple might be designing the A10 Fusion chip that goes into the iPhone 7, but it’s TSMC that manufactures it for the company, and the …
