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 …
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
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 …
Confirmed: Game of Thrones has 15 episodes left, at the most
The sixth season of Game of Thrones just wrapped up, with the 60th overall episode of the series having been a glorious season finale — likely one of …
Would you rather a black or blue iPhone 7? This is what they’re going to look like
Various reports seem to agree that Apple will introduce a new iPhone color starting with the 2016 iPhone series due this year. But they don’t …
Video gives us a 15-min walkthrough of the Galaxy Note 7’s leaked next-gen software
Plenty of leaks have already revealed almost everything there is to know about the Galaxy Note 7, Samsung’s next flagship phablet. We already know the device will …
Facebook is tracking your phone’s location to recommend friends
You know who doesn’t like to be spied? Mark Zuckerberg. That’s probably why he covers with tape both the camera and microphone of his Mac. …
This malware steals data using your Internet-less computer’s fans
So you have an air-gapped computer, or unconnected to the Internet, and you think your data is secured just because it’s not accessible online? In …
Deadpool made after-the-trailer appearance in Japan just because he can
We’ve been educated to expect after the credits scenes in all sorts of movies, but especially superhero films. If you’re a Marvel universe fan, then …
You’ve been using your Amazon Visa credit card rewards all wrong
You probably don’t know it, but you may have been using your Chase Amazon Visa credit card rewards all wrong. Luckily, there’s a way to …
The same hackers who hit Zuckerberg take down Google CEO’s Quora account
No one is safe on the internet these days, not even the savviest users who sit atop powerful tech companies. After hackers successfully hit Mark …
‘Game of Thrones’ season 6 finale recap: Winter is finally here
Wow, simply wow! If you haven’t seen the grand finale of Game of Thrones’ season 6, drop whatever you’re doing and watch it. It’s one …
Forget 2016 Nexus phones, Google is said to be making an iPhone 7 killer
There’s no doubt about the fact that Google will have to launch at least one new Nexus smartphone this year. It’s the only way for …
Galaxy Note 7: How does 6GB of RAM and up to 512GB of storage sound?
The successor of the Galaxy Note 5 will be called Galaxy Note 7, recent leaks have shown, as Samsung is going for a uniform naming …
11 new movie trailers you need to watch from this past week
We’ve already seen a bunch of exciting trailers earlier this week, including Inferno, Jack Reacher 2 and Tim Burton’s adaptation of Miss Peregrine’s Home for …
Self-driving cars will deliberately kill people, and that’s ok
Elon Musk keeps warning us that artificial intelligence is a real threat, but he’s also contributing to the evolution of machines. Sure, he might not …
One major Android N change you’re going to hate…for about five minutes
Google is getting closer and closer to the moment diehard Android fans are waiting for, the official release of Android N to supported Nexus devices. …
HTC’s LG Nexus 5X successor will not kill the headphone jack
There’s much ado about a certain headphone jack these days. The iPhone 7 is expected to ditch the standard 3.5mm port, just like Motorola’s 2016 …
Uber is making it a lot harder to see surge pricing
One of the best or worst features of Uber is surge pricing. For drivers, it means higher payouts. For customers, it means knowing when to …
Don’t buy these iPhone 7 clones, no matter how good they look
The iPhone 7 won’t be out for three more months, and most reports already say it’ll be a “boring” upgrade over the iPhone 6s when …
Finally: Adele’s ‘25’ is streaming on Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon Prime, and Tidal
The moment many Adele fans have been waiting for is finally here. Adele decided to make her latest album available for online streaming after all, …
Is Apple killing the Thunderbolt Display?
It’s official, folks! Starting Thursday, the Thunderbolt Display won’t be available in Apple stores, including online and retail locations. Sure, you’ll be able to snatch …
‘What happens if we leave EU?’ search spike shows people have no idea what they voted on Brexit day
As unfathomable it may have seemed to some, the Brexit is happening. The United Kingdom decided that it’s time to leave the European Union and …
Leak reveals the next big new features coming to WhatsApp
One of the most popular cross-platform messaging app around, Facebook’s WhatsApp, is about to get a whole lot better. A new report says that a …
Xiaomi’s new electric bike is as ugly as it is affordable
Look at that thing. It’s hideous. But it’s also very affordable and smarter than its peers. We’re talking about the Mi QiCycle Electric Folding Bike that’s …
It’s crazy how much trouble Samsung has with design
You’d think that a company as big as Samsung would have all it takes to come up with great products from top to bottom, inside …
