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 …
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.
Articles by Chris Smith
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 …
You won’t like these Galaxy S8 release date and price rumors
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 …
SNL says Donald Trump is Vladimir Putin’s gift this Christmas
Saturday Night Live made fun of Donald Trump throughout the presidential campaign and in the weeks that followed his surprising election, focusing on many of …
Watch SNL’s hilarious ‘Love Actually’ parody: Hillary Actually
Because it’s Christmas, you’re likely going to revisit Love Actually, a classic holiday-themed romantic comedy. In it, there’s the iconic “to me you are perfect” moment, …
Rogue One rakes in $290.5 million at the box office during opening weekend
It’s mid-December, which means it’s Disney’s Star Wars time. Rogue One marks the first Star Wars movie that’s outside of the sagas you might be …
Trump said China should keep US submarine drone after China said it would return it
China last week snatched an unmanned underwater drone that belongs to the US Navy. President-elect Donald Trump wasn’t quick to react to the news, but …
11 new movie trailers you need to watch from this past week
It’s finally Star Wars week, which means you’re probably going to see Rogue One this weekend. The first reviews are already in for the movie, and …
New report suggests Apple is working on a foldable iPhone
The iPhone 8 won’t be the first smartphone out there to feature a curved display, but it may convince more smartphone manufacturers to build similar …
