‘Star Wars: Episode VIII’ script leak explains who Rey might really be
There’s about a year and a half of waiting left for Star Wars fans looking forward to Episode VIII. There’s not even a first trailer …
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
How ‘Game of Thrones’ created its greatest ever battle
Last week’s Game of Thrones episode brought us one of the most ambitious battles in the series, a fight between bastards that reached epic proportions. …
OnePlus 3 vs. Galaxy S7 edge speed test, round 2: What happens when 6GB of RAM is unleashed?
The OnePlus 3 might be one of the best smartphones you can buy without parting with too much cash, but it’s not necessarily the fastest …
Upcoming huge iPhone redesign will include the new feature everyone wants
One recurring iPhone rumor claims that Apple is on the verge of a major shift when it comes to iPhone display quality. The iPhone 7 models …
A silly iPhone 7 EarPods rumor that actually makes some sense
These days, iPhone 7 rumors are a dime a dozen, with some making more sense than others, considering the general pictures most reports have painted …
This is the cheapest an Apple Watch has ever been
Yes, the iPhone 7 is coming in three months, but that doesn’t mean you should stop buying the iPhone 6s. In fact, Best Buy has …
Watch the new trailer for Tim Burton’s peculiar ‘X-Men’ movie
In this new movie, we’ve got a house that offers shelter to humans with special powers, a mysterious professor type of character and a bunch …
This year’s new Nexus phones could be 2016’s most powerful handsets
A new report last week stated that HTC is working on two new Nexus smartphones that will be released this year. It’s OK if you missed …
Game of Thrones episode 9: Two bloody battles and a story full of holes
If you haven’t seen last night’s episode of Game of Thrones, watch it right now! If you’re busy with something annoying like your job and …
All the wild iPhone 7 rumors you might have missed this weekend
The iPhone 7 might be several months away but there are plenty of rumors and leaks offering purported details of the upcoming Apple smartphone. Over …
Watch the first trailer for the season finale of ‘Game of Thrones’
Like it or not, the season finale of Game of Thrones is almost here. We’re less than a week away from the conclusion of season …
Apple reportedly boycotts GOP convention because of Trump
Remember when Donald Trump asked people to boycott Apple for refusing to help the FBI unlock the San Bernardino shooting (but then kept using his …
Actor who plays Chekov in new Star Trek movies dies in freak car accident
Anton Yelchin, the actor who plays young Chekov in the new Star Trek films, passed away on Sunday in a car accident at his home. …
13 new movie trailers you need to watch from this past week
We didn’t have that many new trailers in our last week’s new movie trailers roundup, but that’s about to change. You’ll find below no less …
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 …
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 …
