The easy way to browse Netflix’s secret categories
Netflix offers instant access to thousands of movies and TV shows, but you may have a hard time discovering some of them. Various reports have …
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
Cut ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ scene reveals a new character’s major powers
The recipe J.J. Abrams used for his new Star Wars movie is pretty simple: Reshuffle many of the things fans love about the original trilogy, go light on …
WhatsApp drops annual fee and goes free forever
Facebook’s WhatsApp instant messaging app for iPhone, Android and many other platforms including the web, is going free of charge, the company announced. That means you …
‘Suicide Squad’ has new posters teasing upcoming trailer
Suicide Squad is one of the most anticipated superhero movies of the year, even though the film isn’t about superheroes set out to fix the …
Meet Jeb Bush’s police state: The NSA in charge of civilian data
Given the various recent terrorist attacks, it’s no wonder that hackers, cybersecurity, encryption and surveillance are all major topics of this year’s presidential campaign. Encryption was …
First teasers about Mr. Robot season two suggest we’re in for another crazy ride
The critically acclaimed Mr. Robot series is getting ready for season two, with fans eagerly waiting for some explanations for the rather puzzling ending of the …
I can’t stop looking at this slim shape-shifting sheet of plastic
Technology advancements of the 21st century, in any shape and form, are simply incredible, and I’m not talking just about that powerful yet tiny computer …
Gorgeous Galaxy S7 edge concept reimagines the curved display
It won’t be long until Samsung unveils its next flagship smartphone series. Expected at MWC 2016, the Galaxy S7 will be available in at least two …
Darth Vader is reportedly returning to ‘Star Wars’
There’s an exciting new rumor going around that says our favorite Star Wars villains of all time is returning to the universe in the near …
Forget the Force, here’s why almost everyone should have died at the end of Star Wars
Last month Star Wars: The Force Awakens was finally released and it has shattered record after record since then. Millions of fans have seen the movie …
This is the fastest way to disable T-Mobile’s Binge On
T-Mobile subscribers who are already hooked on the carrier’s Binge On unlimited video streaming perk are probably familiar with the current controversy over the service. …
Watch the leaked trailer of J.J. Abrams’ ‘Cloverfield 2’
When’s the last time you thought about Cloverfield, the 2008 horror / survival adventure that pits a group of characters against a mysterious monster? Well, …
Eat all the sugar you want without getting fat or diabetes? New research might help
Losing weight and staying fit might be on your to-do list this year, and this time you might actually do it through a rigorous routine of eating …
WingBoarding is just like wakeboarding, but up in the clouds
Extreme thrill seekers will surely jump at the chance of trying WingBoards as soon as they become commercially available, as this particular type of recreational …
New York bill would force Apple to include encryption backdoors in new iPhones
Tim Cook might not like it, but lawmakers around the world are far from being done asking Apple to include backdoors in its iOS and …
Special Amazon sale gets you a year of Prime for just $73
Earlier this week, Amazon gave us one more great reason to subscribe to its popular Prime service: 20% of the preorder price of any new game – read …
New video shows ‘The Force Awakens’ before and after special effects are added
Did J.J. Abrams overuse special effects in his Star Wars movie? That may have been one of the worries fans had walking into Star Wars: …
8 quirky hidden movie categories you have to check out on Netflix
Hardcore Netflix fans looking to diversify their binge experiences might already know that the company uses a complex system to categorize its huge collection of movies and …
3 lucky winners will split massive $1.6B Powerball jackpot
The Powerball frenzy has come to a halt now that the winning numbers are known – that’s 08 27 34 04 19 and Powerball 10, …
Crazy deal flies you to Europe from San Francisco for $99
Iceland’s WOW Air made news in early November with incredible deals on flights to Europe. Priced as low as $99, trips from Washington or Boston …
Teen who hacked CIA director’s email hits Director of National Intelligence next
Remember the teenage hackers who managed to break into CIA director John Brennan’s email account several times? It looks like they’re back doing the same …
Hotel personnel reveal the industry’s dirtiest secrets
Now that we know some of the biggest secrets of the airline industry as revealed by personnel, it’s time to focus on the hotel industry – …
A sound theory about why Apple’s intention to kill the headphone jack is brilliant
If recent rumors are to be believed, Apple is about to do something that will make a lot of users very angry: remove the standard headphone …
Star Wars: Everything we know about the next five movies
I’m well aware that a trilogy has three episodes, and that Star Wars: The Force Awakens just hit theaters so there are two remaining movies in the …
Google Maps will predict your destination before you even ask for directions
Arguably one of the best products Google made, Google Maps is only getting better with each update. And Google plans to make it even smarter …
One more reason to get on Amazon Prime: Cheaper games the day they’re released
There are many advantages for getting an Amazon Prime subscription and the giant retailer is going to further sweeten the offer. In addition to free …
New report points to dramatically improved displays in upcoming iPhones
Multiple reports from independent sources said recently that Apple plans to move from LCD screens to AMOLED technology for future iPhone generations, with LG and Samsung expected …
Fox reveals the opening scene of the new ‘X-Files’ series
We’ve already seen footage from the new X-Files TV series that is due to premiere on January 24th, but we can now watch the show’s first scene on …
Galaxy S7 3D renders show what the phone’s final design might be
Samsung will likely announce the Galaxy S7 next month though it won’t feature a lot of surprises, as many reports have so far detailed the presumed specs …
Airline personnel reveal the industry’s biggest secrets
Whether you’re a seasoned flyer or you hate air travel, the chances are good that you still have a lot to learn when it comes …
