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.
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 …
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. …
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 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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 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 received a minor update earlier this week, bringing several fixes and improvements to both iPhone and Android. But Niantic may be working on a …
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 …
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 …
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 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 …
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 …
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 …
Pokemon Go might not be the hottest game in town right now — Super Mario Run takes that crown — but it still has a …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 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 …
The Galaxy S8 will undoubtedly be one of the most exciting Android handsets of 2017, and the main iPhone 8 rival you’ll find in stores …
