Everything there is to know about Google’s new Pixel phones just leaked
Google has scheduled a big media event for October 4th, with the Pixel and Pixel XL expected to be two of the show’s stars. We already know …
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.
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Watch the first trailer for ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales’
It’s time to see a trailer for the fifth episode of Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean franchise. Dead Men Tell No Tales arrives in cinemas …
14 new movie trailers you need to watch from this past week
If you love movies and can’t wait to hit cinemas this weekend you’ve come to the right place for a sneak peek at what’s to …
iPhone 8 isn’t even here yet and details are leaking about its successor
Due next year, the iPhone 8 is expected to bring the radical redesign iPhone users have been waiting for. The phone could feature an edge-to-edge OLED …
Another iPhone 7 battery blew up, but this time the phone didn’t go up in flames
An iPhone 7 exploded a few days ago, according to images posted online by the phone’s owner. It’s not clear at this time what caused …
Watch a crazy man go on a rampage in an Apple store, smashing dozens of iPhones and Macs
What happens if you’re unhappy with Apple’s customer care practices? If you’re the guy in the following video, then you simply take your petanque steel …
Cracking iOS 10 security will net you $1.5 million
The iPhone is one of the most secure devices you can purchase these days, but Apple’s security is far from being hack-proof. iOS 10 has …
Apple says iMessage on iPhone 7 is ‘practically magic’
Apple on Thursday continued its barrage of iPhone 7 ads by releasing a short one-minute clip that’s all about balloons. Well, it’s mostly about balloons, …
Chinese state TV accuses Samsung of ‘discrimination’ in Galaxy Note 7 recall
This is most likely a Galaxy Note 7 recall problem Samsung didn’t see coming: being accused of discrimination by the Chinese state TV. The influential …
Apparently it’s 2004 because Microsoft is making an all-in-one desktop
Microsoft is expected to unveil new Surface-branded hardware this year, including Surface Pro 5 and a Surface Book 2 tablet/laptops. But for the first time …
This is the ugly iPhone 7 case that fixes one of the phone’s biggest flaws
The iPhone 7 is already a massive hit with consumers — even if it’s boring, and even if it lacks a headphone jack. However, some buyers …
Jeremy Clarkson’s new ‘Top Gear’ might be coming to TV after all
The Grand Tour is Jeremy Clarkson’s upcoming Top Gear-like TV show that’ll stream exclusively on Amazon’s Prime Video this fall. But while Amazon paid a …
The iPhone 7 has great battery life, but it doesn’t beat its top rivals
The iPhone 7’s battery life is even better than the iPhone 6s — no surprises there — but can Apple’s best iPhone to date offer …
New evidence suggests the Galaxy Note 8 will copy the iPhone 7’s best new feature
Before Apple unveiled the iPhone 7, I wrote that Samsung would surely copy this latest iPhone in the future. At the time, I argued that …
Samsung tablet explodes on a plane, but it’s not what you think
Samsung has a massive PR problem on its hands thanks to its exploding gadgets. Aside from the Galaxy Note 7, which had to be recalled …
New Jersey train crashes into Hoboken station, ‘mass injuries’ reported
An NJ Transit train crashed into the station in Hoboken on Thursday morning, with dozens of people being injured following the accident.
This is why Yahoo did not reset your password after the massive data breach
Yahoo last week confirmed what many already feared, that unknown hackers have been able to steal account data belonging to hundreds of millions of users. …
J.J. Abrams hasn’t killed the future of ‘Star Wars’
A few days ago, Disney’s CEO Bob Iger talked about the studio’s franchises including Star Wars. He revealed that a new movie is scheduled for 2020 …
This crazy new feature might be coming to the Galaxy Note 8
There’s really one thing Samsung has to improve by this time next year to make the Galaxy Note 8 an exciting device: the battery. Making …
See how Google’s new Pixel phones stack up to last year’s Nexus phones
Google is ditching Nexus branding on this year’s new smartphones in favor of a new “Pixel” moniker. The devices also come with a new pitch. They’re …
Hakuna Matata! Disney is making a new ‘The Lion King’ movie
There’s no doubt about it, The Lion King is one of Disney’s biggest hits ever. First released in 1994, the movie brought in almost $1 billion at …
An Apple employee just leaked details about the iPhone 8
You might be busy trying to figure out the best way to get your hands on a Jet Black iPhone 7 right now, but Apple …
This in-depth iPhone 7 camera review exposes all its hidden secrets
The iPhone 7 sports one of the best smartphone cameras that has ever existed. Reviews from professional photographers and many photo and video samples already make …
Galaxy Note 7 explosions in China send customers running to the iPhone 7
China is the one major market that was not affected by the massive Galaxy Note 7 recall. Samsung said the phones in the region are …
Meet the Pixel XL, Google’s upcoming ‘Nexus’ phablet
Next week, Google will unveil its first-gen Pixel smartphones set to replace the Nexus handsets we’ve grown so attached to. The Pixel and Pixel XL …
The internet is obsessed with the next ‘Gangnam Style’, and it’s about fruit
Remember Psy’s incredibly addictive Gangnam Style ? Well, a similar sensation is taking over the internet, and you’ve probably seen it a few times since …
Apple and NVIDIA are making ‘revolutionary’ new computers
Apple will unveil a redesigned MacBook Pro next month, as well as other Mac hardware, according to many reports on the matter. But the company …
Forget Google’s Pixel phones, leak says the Nexus brand isn’t dead just yet
The Pixel phones will replace Google’s Nexus handsets this year, many recent reports have claimed, suggesting that the Nexus family of devices will be retired. However, …
This is why you can’t buy a Jet Black iPhone 7 right now
The Jet Black iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus are the most popular new iPhones this year — but that doesn’t mean you’ll get yours …
Let’s hope Samsung’s Galaxy S8 isn’t as crazy as it sounds in this leak
Samsung isn’t done dealing with the aftermath of the massive Galaxy Note 7 recall, but the first Galaxy S8 rumors have started to emerge. Some even …
