Microsoft’s new technology will try to predict crimes before they happen
You can’t use it on Windows 10 or Microsoft’s phones yet – and it might never be a commercial product – but the company is apparently …
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
Apple’s secret display lab might be making holographic iPhone screens unlike anything we’ve seen
A secret Apple lab in Taiwan made the news a few days ago, with subsequent reports offering potential explanations for Apple’s new research facility. After …
‘Ice Age: Collision Course’ first trailer explains Scrat’s role in the universe
The Ice Age saga has been a huge hit so far, so it seems only natural for 20th Century Fox to make a fifth movie …
The one thing you should be doing before flying out for the holidays
Flying home for the holidays? If you are, then you’d better make sure you pack a book, charge your phone, and get ready to survive …
What you need to know before seeing ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’
Early reviews of the new Star Wars movie are in and so far they’ve been very positive. Even if that wasn’t the case, the fact remains …
These might be the best seats you’ll ever get to buy on a plane
The seats in the image above might be the best you’ll ever get to buy on an airplane, even better than first-class seats. However, it’s …
Why there’s no 3D Touch in the iPad Pro, and why it’s not coming until after the iPhone 7
On Tuesday, an analyst claimed that the iPad Air 3 will not have 3D Touch support next year, and no current Apple tablet has it either. …
How Disney prevented major ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ spoilers and leaks
The one thing I’m desperately trying to do this week is avoid finding out what happens in Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Unlike many Star Wars …
Here’s what Apple’s new secret iPhone lab might be working on
After a Bloomberg report from a few days ago said that Apple opened up a secret iPhone lab in Taiwan where it might be developing next-generation …
The ultimate ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ review roundup
It’s Wednesday, December 16th, which means reviewers are now allowed to publish their Star Wars: The Force Awakens reviews. The movie had a limited premiere in …
Democrat Frank Underwood brilliantly crashes Republican debate with presidential bid of his own
You’ve seen his face for years on billboards and on TV. Democrat Frank Underwood is a powerful and ruthless politician who would stop at nothing to …
The NSA will spy on you for reading this article
Are you looking for ways to protect your privacy while browsing the web? Are you trying to learn how to use Tor, the browser that anonymizes …
How to watch the original Star Wars trilogy from before George Lucas altered it
The original Star Wars trilogy – you know, the one that starts with Episode IV – has been significantly modified by Lucasfilm in new releases, which …
Nuance’s voice control going where Siri, Google Now and Cortana fall short
Nuance, the company behind some of the voice technology used for Samsung’s S Voice and Apple’s Siri, is ready to go where no other digital assistant …
The trailer for the first Harry Potter spin-off movie is out
Harry Potter fans will be thrilled to hear that J.K. Rowling’s world of wizardry and wonder is returning to the big screen. Unfortunately, we won’t …
DHS will look at your Facebook activity before granting an entry visa
Revelations following the recent San Bernardino shooting prompted the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to focus on implementing additional security measures for its visa application process. …
13M customers of a Mac scareware app exposed to potential data breach
The chances are that if you own a Mac of any kind you have probably encountered online ads that promote MacKeeper, an application that promises …
Fox reveals what’s happened in the 20 years since the first ‘Independence Day’
“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it,” is a popular saying used to warn people about disastrous current events. And in preparation …
#ExplainAFilmPlotBadly is the funniest thing on Twitter this week – here are the highlights
There’s a new trending topic on Twitter that you should be looking out for, especially if you love movies. The #ExplainAFilmPlotBadly hashtag seems to be …
Watch an Airbus A350 go from over 100 mph to 0 mph in under 15 seconds
Some travel journalists this week got to witness some cutting-edge aviation technology in action, although they probably would have preferred that they hadn’t. During the …
Town kills solar farm project for fear it’ll consume the sun and prevent photosynthesis
The following is not a made up story from The Onion. An actual American town voted against rezoning a section of land so that it could be …
Best Buy and Walmart’s Green Monday sales: Everything you need to know
The Christmas shopping season is far from over, and while Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales are long gone, you’re still going to find plenty of hot …
SNL hilariously explains the purpose of new ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ toys
This is the week! In just a few days, Star Wars: The Force Awakens will premiere in thousands of theaters around the world, likely crushing box office …
Watch the first trailer for ‘Independence Day: Resurgence’
We always knew they will return. Earth is apparently a primary target for the aliens that mankind managed to defeat back in 1996 though Earth …
The truth about using pennies to unspoil wine
Recently, the Internet has been buzzing about the myth that you can unspoil wine simply by dropping a penny into it. However, this tactic will normally …
Google’s Reddit AMA for the new Pixel C couldn’t possibly have gone any worse
On Thursday, Google thought it would be a good idea to host a Reddit AMA (Ask-Me-Anything) session about the Pixel C. In case you don’t know what …
The hilarious things people who didn’t see any Star Wars movies say about the saga
You know they are among us. Maybe you even know a few, relentlessly picking on them for not having seen what are arguably among the …
These are the Android apps that kill your battery and use up all your data
Whether you’re a seasoned Android user or you’ve just purchased your first smartphone, it’s very likely you have quite a few apps installed on your …
These 29 theaters will give you the best Star Wars viewing experience
We’re one week away from the theatrical debut of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, likely the most anticipated movie of the year. A record number …
Will Smith’s Deadshot from ‘Suicide Squad’ to join forces with Ben Affleck in new Batman movie
Comic book fans have a busy year ahead as more adventures from the Marvel and the DC Comics universes await. Suicide Squad and Batman v. Superman …
