Meet Plume, the tiny pod that wants to fix Wi-Fi
We often look for tips and tricks for fixing your homeWi-Fi, and these fixes often include a “one more thing” kind of advice: upgrade your …
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
iOS 10 will make 16GB iPhones great again
Apple might ditch the 16GB storage tier in the upcoming iPhone 7, but there are plenty of current iPhone users that have to deal with just …
Google accused of stealing the tech behind its internet balloons
Google is facing accusations that it stole the technology behind one of its most intriguing moonshots, Project Loon. The project involves beaming internet down to remote areas …
OnePlus 3 vs. iPhone 6s real-life speed test: It’s not even close
On one side, we have a reasonably priced flagship phone that features the latest mobile processor money can buy and a whopping 6GB of RAM. …
How to ditch iOS 10 and downgrade back to iOS 9
Apple on Monday released iOS 10 beta 1, allowing anyone with access to a developer account (or without a developer account, if you follow these …
Hands-on video shows 75 new iOS 10 features you need to see
Whether you’re an iOS veteran or you’ve just discovered the iPhone an iPad, moving to iOS 10 will require a bit of learning. The software …
Apple will probably never release iMessage for Android
One of the crazier Apple rumors that hit the internet in the weeks leading to WWDC said that Apple will unveil an iMessage for Android …
Why it doesn’t actually matter that Apple’s iOS apps can’t be deleted
For a moment there, it seemed like one of the coolest iOS 10 features was going to be the ability to delete stock Apple apps from …
9 new iOS 10 features Apple ‘stole’ from third-party apps
iOS 10 is one of Apple’s most important software updates in recent years. There are many new features under the hood, with iMessages, Siri and Apple …
This new video of Magic Leap’s augmented reality tech might blow your mind
Of all the impressive virtual and augmented reality demos we’ve seen to date, Magic Leap’s videos always stand out. The company is far from releasing …
Foxconn employee says iPhone 7’s most anticipated new feature was canceled
The iPhone 7 will likely end up being very similar to the iPhone 6s in terms of overall design. But existing leaks suggest there are plenty …
OnePlus 3 vs. Galaxy S7 edge real-life speed test: Prepare to be surprised
OnePlus’s phones have been labeled as “flagship killers” and in 2016 OnePlus has gone further than ever, creating an impressive high-end device that’s priced at mid-range levels. …
Android N is ‘Namey McNameface’ in latest Android N preview release
A Google exec earlier this week trolled Android fans by posting an image that hinted Android N might be called “Nutella” when it launches this …
First season 2 teaser trailer will remind you how much you loved Netflix’s ‘Narcos’
Narcos is one of Netflix’s best original series, and fans of the first season were undoubtedly left wanting more. Luckily for them, the second season of …
We might’ve just found out when the Apple Watch 2 will launch
One of the best software updates announced at WWDC 2016 earlier this week affects Apple’s Watch. watchOS 3 is a massive overhaul of the watch’s …
The ultimate guide to everything new in iOS 10
Apple on Monday took the wraps of iOS 10, its most important iPhone software update in years. The company only had time to talk about …
iOS 10: All those stock apps you thought you could delete don’t really go anywhere
No longer will we hoard unwanted Apple apps in a folder on the iPhone home screen that we’re never going to open. No longer will …
Watch live as SpaceX tries to land its Falcon 9 rocket on a barge
Elon Musk’s SpaceX landed the first stage of its Falcon 9 rocket three times in a row, and on Wednesday it’s trying to perform a …
The Xbox One is cheaper than ever, but you still shouldn’t buy it
If you haven’t bought a Xbox One yet, there’s really no point in doing so right now. Sure, it’s cheaper than it ever was – …
Google might be trolling us with Android Nutella name
A few days ago, Google confirmed that the final name for Android N would be revealed shortly. The company isn’t accepting suggestions from the public …
The internet is in love with the adorable grandma whose Google searches are incredibly polite
Think about your Google searching recent activity. Do you start any of your searches with “please” or end them with “thank you?” That’s what someone’s …
This could be the radical iPhone redesign we’ve been waiting for
The iPhone 7 will be boring, according to many people who’re simply interested in brand new designs year after year, or at least every two …
Apple has replaced ‘slide to unlock’ with something really dumb
For years, Apple taught us to unlock iOS devices by swiping on the lock screen from left to right. The company even patented this technology, …
All the iOS 10 features that Apple ‘stole’ from Android
It’s that time of the year, folks, when we have to count which of the new iOS features were available on Android before iOS. Because – …
How to install iOS 10 beta on your iPhone or iPad without a developer account
Apple on Monday unveiled iOS 10, a massive software update for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch that’s going to be released this fall when …
All the secret new iOS 10 features Apple didn’t show off at WWDC
Apple said during its WWDC 2016 event that iOS 10 is its biggest update ever, and we tend to agree. The iPhone maker showed off …
HBO is trolling ‘Game of Thrones’ fans with a very stupid decision
There are two Game of Thrones episodes left. Yes. Just. Two. As if that’s not bad enough, HBO is now pulling one of the silliest stunts …
PlayStation VR has a release date: October 13th
Oculus and HTC are already selling two amazing virtual reality headsets, but Sony is about to join them. The PS4-only VR headset made by the …
Did Apple steal its big MacBook Pro redesign from this old concept video?
Apple is rumored to be launching a new MacBook Pro laptop family this year that will feature a significant redesign, at least compared to current …
You can rewatch Apple’s massive iOS 10 and macOS WWDC 2016 keynote right here
Apple’s WWDC 2016 event has just ended, and the company threw at us a large number of announcements. Apple announced a variety of new features, …
