Is this Jon Snow’s real name?
Last summer, the main topic of conversation for Game of Thrones fans was Jon Snow’s upcoming resurrection. The closer we got to winter, the clearer it became …
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
17 new movie trailers you need to watch from this past week
It’s that time of the week, movie fans, when we look at some of the exciting new trailers that hit the web and theaters this week. …
Han Solo movie has the best Star Wars script ever, Star Wars insider says
Han Solo is the Star Wars character who got many people hooked to the saga. He’s got some of the best lines in the original trilogy, …
World’s largest purifier cleans air and turns pollution into jewelry
A designer created the largest air purifier in history, which could be used to clear the air in some of the most polluted cities around …
Check out all the exciting new tech coming to your next laptop
Apple keeps telling us that iPad is the future of computing, and that may indeed be the case. The iPad Pro can certainly replace a laptop …
Best thing about Google’s 2016 Nexus phones: They’ll finally copy the iPhone properly
For the first time in its history, Google launched two new Nexus handsets last year including the Nexus 5X and the Nexus 6P, copying Apple’s new …
The Space Black iPhone 7 pictured here couldn’t possibly be any hotter
Apple is rumored to launch the iPhone 7 in a new color this year. After last year’s rose gold iPhone, we’re going to get either a …
Google confirms Android Nougat’s version number in new statue video
The month of June ended with a massive revelation from Google — Android N’s final name was unveiled. And I can’t blame if you if you’re disappointed …
Android malware earned a Chinese hacking group over $500,000 per day
Android malware is a serious issue that affects millions of people, no matter what you hear from Google. It’s one of the reasons the iPhone is …
You should care about this Facebook Messenger security flaw no matter what Facebook says
Yes, Facebook says that anyone can see any of the three million links that are shared every hour in private conversations. That’s a feature, not …
Video: Tesla’s Model S rarely rolls over, but it’s catastrophic when it does
Being one of the hottest electric carmakers in town also comes with unwanted side-effects. Every Tesla-related incident, whether it’s an accident caused by human error …
Watch Matt Damon prank unsuspecting people with Jason Bourne-style spy missions
One of Matt Damon’s most famous characters is Jason Bourne, the spy who – like Jon Snow – knows nothing. But Bourne will find out …
This is the iPhone 7 leak we’ve been waiting for
A few days ago, a sketchy leak from China showing the purported pricing structure for the iPhone 7 series hinted that Apple would finally ditch …
Samsung thinks you’re ugly
Hey you, Samsung Galaxy-wielding selfie taker. You’re ugly. I’m serious. And it’s not my opinion either. It’s Samsung’s professional opinion about its customers who buy …
Leak shows what iPhone 7’s Lightning EarPods might (but probably won’t) look like
This year new iPhone will differ in one major way from last year’s flagship, even though the iPhone 7 is generally seen as a minor …
Google Maps for Android is getting the desktop feature you’ve been waiting for
One of the coolest Google Maps tricks is being able to set multiple destinations. You no longer have to plan simple A-to-B trips, and then …
Black Friday in July: Everything you need to know about Amazon Prime Day
Amazon launched a new sales event last summer, a Prime Day meant to rival annual Black Friday deals. The giant online retailer is back with …
Why a man married his iPhone
If you have a dream, you really should do everything in your power to make it happen. And if you want to marry your iPhone …
Video catches great white shark sleep-swimming
Ever woke up in your home bed not knowing exactly where you are? The temporary confusion fades away as you assimilate the familiarity of your …
Facebook says it’s not using location data to suggest friends, even after admitting it was
OK Facebook, you really need to make up your mind about what you say in public. And it would probably be a lot easier if …
Video shows the amazing special effects behind Game of Thrones’ greatest battle
Episode 9 of the just-ended Game of Thrones season 6 is titled Battle of the Bastards, and it featured one of the best battles ever seen …
One of the iPhone 7’s best new features won’t generate the excitement it deserves
This year’s iPhone will be an “S” version of the iPhone 6s, multiple reports say, with Apple moving to a three-year iPhone redesign cycle this …
Google just shamed the antivirus software you probably use, so update immediately
Whether you’re looking to protect your PC or an entire fleet of computers, chances are you’ve either considered or have ended up purchasing products from Symantec. The …
Google has a new tool that shows you how much it really knows about you
It’s hardly a secret that Google tracks pretty much everything you do online, and it does this for a few reasons — mainly to keep the lights …
HBO just told us who Jon Snow’s parents are, well ahead of ‘Game of Thrones’ season 7
Even if you’re not watching Game of Thrones, you probably know the sixth season of HBO’s top TV show to date has just ended, and …
Reports about Galaxy Note 7’s battery size may have been greatly exaggerated
The Galaxy Note 7 is almost upon us, and with a little over a month to go until Samsung takes the wraps off its 2016 …
5,000-year-old ‘document’ shows workers were paid in beer
Being paid in beer might be a dream for some people, but it was a reality for many workers in ancient times. And there’s living …
How Apple could fix the iPhone 7 headphone jack issue it’s creating
The iPhone 7 will lack a 3.5mm audio jack that would be compatible with existing wired headphones, most rumors claim. Consequently, many people are already …
Criminals can steal your identity to get free iPhones and there’s little you can do about it
Identity theft is one of the worst things that can happen to someone online, and getting rid of the problems that follow might become a …
Incredible liquid can pour itself out of a container
Okay, so the container in the following video isn’t sitting in a perfectly straight position, but the liquid in it still shouldn’t be able to …
