HTC’s VR headset will blow your mind – and now you can finally order one
Almost about a year ago, HTC announced an unexpected product during its MWC 2015 event, a VR headset of its own called the Vive. The …
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
Live coverage: Watch as LG unveils the completely redesigned LG G5!
It’s Sunday, which means it’s game on for Android fans. It’s time to play! And I’m not saying that just because February 21st brings us a …
Just how much access does the NSA have to all unencrypted communications?
In case you haven’t been following the news, the encryption wars are back and a huge Apple vs. FBI clash is the latest major conflict. The FBI …
9 new movie trailers you need to see this week
It’s that time of week again when we show you the very best movie trailers. This week we have nine new movie trailers you need to …
More Galaxy S7 leaks: Less bloatware, iPhone’s Live Photos and always-on screen
We’re just two days away from Samsung’s first major Unpacked event of the year, and it’s no secret that the Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 …
Why Samsung’s chips can’t beat the iPhone, and why Samsung still has to follow Apple
Samsung has amazing home-grown mobile chips powering its flagship devices and it’s one of the companies that Apple has depended on for years for mass …
New report hints at major design changes for iPhone 7
The world will be focused on Barcelona starting this Sunday, when LG and Samsung will unveil their Android flagships intended to take on Apple’s iPhone 6s and iPhone …
HTC’s next iPhone ripoff is looking sleek in new leaked photo
We can pretend the device in this leaked photo doesn’t look like Apple’s iPhone, but it’s really difficult so why bother? After leaking in black back …
You can live stream Samsung’s Galaxy S7 event in virtual reality
I never thought I’d say this, but I could definitely go for a VR headset right now. Samsung officially confirmed that the Galaxy S7 event …
Meet the world’s first smartphone with an integrated thermal camera
Probably not many people need thermal cameras on their smartphones, but those who do will soon be able to buy such a device. It might …
No iPhone will be safe if the FBI’s gambit succeeds
There’s a huge battle between Apple and the FBI going on right now over the iPhone belonging to one of the San Bernardino shooters. A judge ordered …
LG G5 sounds like this year’s most original flagship Android phone
Due to be unveiled Sunday, the LG G5 might be the most original Android flagship launching this year when it comes to design. The phone …
iPhone 5se and iPad Air 3 said to debut in March with killer hardware
Apple is expected to unveil both the iPhone 5se and the iPad Air 3 in March and a new report claims they’re going to launch …
MWC 2016 preview: Will the Galaxy S7 and LG G5 eclipse everything else?
Last year, two brand new Android handsets fought for our attention at Mobile World Congress: The Galaxy S6 and the HTC One M9. Both devices …
Samsung hints Galaxy S7 will be waterproof and shock resistant
Samsung will unveil the Galaxy S7 in just a few days, but at this point, we can’t but wonder whether there are any Galaxy S7 …
Former Apple designer brings us one step closer to advanced AI with ‘The Brain’
The human brain is frequently used as a model by computer makers who’re looking to create complex machines ranging from robots to more intelligent gadgets. Many companies …
Stunning NASA photo shows moon cut in half by Saturn’s rings
Saturn and its rings may be a long way from Earth, but that doesn’t mean we can’t snap lots of photos of the distant planet. …
Does Apple even have the ability to hack the iPhone like the FBI wants?
The FBI has specific requests for Apple regarding the iPhone retrieved from one of the San Bernardino shooters. The agency wants to access the information stored …
What are the chances Apple’s iPhone 7 is as perfect as this concept?
The concept of virtual reality has been around for what feels like ages, but various limitations have prevented tech companies from delivering the kind of …
Galaxy S7 stars in its first live hands-on video
The Galaxy S7 is almost here, but that doesn’t mean there’s a shortage of new leaks. After seeing the handset in an official promo video …
With its refusal to unlock San Bernardino shooter’s iPhone, Apple is fighting for us all
A federal judge on Tuesday afternoon ordered Apple to provide technical assistance to the FBI with respect to accessing an iPhone 5c owned by Syed …
Order this $3 Android phone with your next cup of coffee
How much are you willing to spend for a smartphone? In case you’re not ready to shell out more than $600 for a brand new …
This five-story indoor slide is equal parts awesome and scary
If you ask me, I’d totally go down this five-story indoor slide that was recently installed in a Chinese shopping mall without worrying too much …
A minor iPhone 7 upgrade may give us better Wi-Fi and battery life
If a new report is accurate, then it seems every single major chip inside the iPhone 7 will get an EMI cover. While it may not …
One seemingly innocuous text message can wreck your Android phone’s security
There are plenty of malicious apps and bugs out there that are capable of doing irreparable harm to mobile devices, regardless of operating system. Only a …
iPhone time-lapse video shows you what pilots see during a landing
The following video doesn’t show us another airplane landing in terrifying weather conditions, but rather a regular old routine landing at London’s busy Heathrow Airport. What’s …
Galaxy S7: Official video confirms wireless charging and waterproofing
It’s not that we didn’t have enough Galaxy S7 leaks already, but we didn’t have any video leaks starring Samsung’s upcoming smartphone. So Samsung Indonesia …
Galaxy S7 and LG G5 already listed for sale in Dubai
Later this week, the Galaxy S7 and LG G5 will become the talk of the town in Barcelona, Spain, as the two South Korean corporations …
City tries to honor employee, learns he hasn’t shown up to work in 6 years
Feeling guilty for procrastinating at work again? Well, you really shouldn’t! At least you’re at work, which is more than 69-year-old Spanish civil servant Joaquin Garcia can …
HBO is getting ready to copy Netflix and cord cutters should be thrilled
Netflix might not have a show as big as HBO’s Game of Thrones, but the pioneering TV streaming service has nonetheless produced a ton of …
