Backpack-carrying pigeons deployed in the first line fighting pollution
Fighting pollution and global warming is a top priority for governments and various organizations around the world. One of them is the Paris-based Plume Labs, …
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
Netflix saves you 160 hours of TV commercials each year
Cord cutting doesn’t only save you money — it saves you time as well. In fact, it turns out that Netflix may be saving you from …
Watch NASA’s stunning time-lapse video of Mercury’s Sun transit
We witnessed a historical cosmic moment on Monday. Mercury, strolling along its orbit between the Earth and the Sun, appeared as a tiny black dot …
The iPhone 7 might not be the iPhone you’re waiting for
The iPhone 7 is obviously one of the most hotly anticipated smartphones of the year, with multiple reports detailing its rumored design and features. After …
Samsung’s new 256GB microSD card will be the envy of every iPhone user
Smartphone owners looking for as much expandable storage as possible have probably considered or even purchased the incredibly affordable 200GB microSD card from SanDisk. But Samsung …
The complete Marvel movie schedule from now through 2019
Captain America: Civil War is a hit, there’s no doubt about it, and possibly one of the best movies in the Marvel universe. But Marvel …
Amazon challenges Google and Facebook with a YouTube service of its own
Looking to upload your homemade video clips somewhere other than Google’s YouTube or Facebook’s video services? You’re in luck, as starting Tuesday anyone with an Amazon …
Watch Neil Patrick Harris and Siri hilariously rehearse a thank you speech
Former How I Met Your Mother star Neil Patrick Harris is apparently a big fan of Siri. The actor appeared in his second iPhone 6s …
India can supposedly bypass iPhone encryption
First, it was the FBI to break into an encrypted iPhone without Apple’s help. Around the same time, the LAPD was breaking into its an …
Augmented reality turns a print magazine into a digital wonder
Some may say that print is dying, but that’s not exactly the case. It turns out that print magazines can still find new ways to …
Elon Musk’s wild Hyperloop is slowly becoming a reality
Tesla Motors and SpaceX aren’t Elon Musk’s only major transportation-related projects. In fact, he’s also working on a train system where passengers could be shipped between …
The first trailer for Dan Brown’s new Robert Langdon movie was just released
Dan Brown’s Robert Langdon character is wildly popular among fans of his books. The famous teacher who was able to solve a few mysteries using symbols …
Live stream: Watch Mercury move past the surface of the Sun
You don’t always get a chance to see Mercury, but thanks to NASA you’ll be able to get a unique view of the small planet as …
Watch 10 years of iPhone evolution flash before your eyes
Apple revolutionized the smartphone business 10 years ago when it introduced the first iPhone. After its first big launch in 2007, Apple has since launched 13 distinct iPhone …
‘Game of Thrones’ recap: The great Jon Snow mystery slowly unravels
Going into episode 3 last night, Game of Thrones fans knew one thing: Jon Snow is alive and kicking. The internet was buzzing with Jon …
Leaked iPhone 7 design could be a big disappointment to some
Any Phone fans who are waiting for a major redesign this year might be disappointed to learn that the iPhone 7 will be very similar to the …
Watch the first trailer for next week’s new episode of Game of Thrones
So you’ve just seen episode 3 of the new Game of Thrones season and you’re left with even more questions about the future (and past) …
This might be the OnePlus 3 ‘flagship killer’
Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus is surely going to unveil its 2016 line of smartphones in the near future. Various rumors have so far claimed that …
5 passengers survive after Tesla Model S flies 82 feet through the air in an insane crash
Tesla is the most talked about carmaker these days, and a new report goes to show why buyers are impressed with the company’s designs. This …
Why Americans should order the Tesla Model 3 as fast as possible
At $35,000, the Tesla Model 3 is a lot more affordable than its siblings. The car will be even cheaper to some early buyers based …
Kit Harrington explains how death has changed Jon Snow
We’re two episodes into the new season of Game of Thrones, and we’ve already seen more than half-a-dozen people meet the gods of Westeros. Death is …
Online tool tells you how strong your email and Facebook passwords are
It’ll take hackers just 0.29 seconds to crack into your email or Facebook account if you use “password” or “12345” as your password. Seriously, it’s time to …
This week’s 7 best new movie trailers
You know what day is today, right? It’s Captain America: Civil War day, at least in North America. The movie raked in more than $200 …
Biotech company thinks it can bring brain-dead people back to life
AMC’s The Walking Dead is a huge hit, and so are many other movies and TV shows about zombies. But as much as we love …
Major ‘Rogue One’ spoiler: The Star Wars character we’ve been waiting for is coming back
There’s a new Star Wars movie coming out this year, and while it’s not Episode VIII, it’ll be a fun story to see unfold. The …
Fix all your home Wi-Fi problems with one brilliantly simple gadget
Have you heard of the new $60 plug that claims it can fix all of your most common Wi-Fi problems? Called ResetPlug, the device does several …
Justin Timberlake’s first song in three years is the song of the summer
Justin Timberlake teased that his first song since 2013 would be released on May 6th. And he delivered. Can’t Stop The Feeling is already available to purchase on …
We know who will play young Han Solo in the next Star Wars movie
The search is apparently over, Star Wars fans! Alden Ehrenreich, who starred in the Coen Brothers’ latest comedy Hail Caesar, will play young Han Solo in …
Jimmy Kimmel staffers read out hilarious texts from their moms
It will be Mother’s Day soon, which means you should be looking for special gifts and make time in your busy schedule to spend some …
10-year-old who got $10,000 for hacking Instagram reveals his other feats
What were you doing when you were just 10 years old? Were you able to find any software bugs and win a boatload of cash …
