With every iPhone release, Apple sets the tone for the industry
Like or not, the iPhone still sets the tone in the mobile business, even if there are tons of other smartphone makers out there that have the …
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
Our Black Friday free shipping round-up — Best Buy, Target and Walmart
The holiday shopping season is almost upon us and some retailers are even ready to kick off month-long sales promotions come next week. In addition to price-matching …
The Internet’s laziest people share their cleverest life hacks
Let’s face it, there are days when we don’t feel like doing anything for ourselves, let alone for others. Most of us are lazy to …
Microsoft gets even pushier about Windows 10 updates, starts pilot program for pirates
Microsoft is getting even pushier about Windows 10 updates, something that has been more than apparent over the last few weeks. Ads for the Windows …
We’re now killing cancer with herpes
We’re still far from eradicating cancer, but researchers are making progress with all sorts of interesting therapies that could put a stop to abnormal cell …
Double your MacBook’s storage in under three minutes with this tiny device
Apple has recently revealed it’s still selling a lot more MacBooks than expected and is continuing its positive growth in a PC business where sales …
‘Game of Thrones’ season 6: Major spoilers already revealed
It’s too late for me, as I have read about the major Game of Thrones Season 6 spoilers many times before, but you may be …
Over a million people installed the app that moves you from Android to iOS
When Apple CEO Tim Cook repeatedly says that the iPhone 6 and then iPhone 6s are converting more Android users to iOS, many would wonder what that means …
Newegg’s month-long Black Friday sale kicks off next week – here are the details
With less than a month to go until this year’s Black Friday shopping spree begins, Newegg is anxious to kick off its huge holiday shopping …
Apple’s clever plan to kill cheap Android phones
Since launching the first iPhone back in 2007, Apple has always focused on offering high-end mobile experience, even if that meant losing the market share battle …
New Apple TV review roundup: Huge promise, huge missed opportunities
Apple earlier this week started taking preorders for the brand-new Apple TV, a massive product refresh that brings over a slew of impressive features, including …
Meet AirBolt, the tiny smart lock that’ll fix your lost luggage problem
Ever had to deal with an airline losing your luggage? That’s one problem the AirBolt smart lock will try to fix once it becomes a commercial …
OnePlus X revealed: It’s $249 and it’s not a ‘flagship killer’
OnePlus, the Chinese Android startup that’s challenging more traditional smartphone makers with its “Never Settle” motto – though, truth be said, it settles all the …
Microsoft’s ‘ultimate laptop’ has a serious display flickering problem but a fix is on the way
Microsoft’s Surface Book is the company’s first high-end laptop, a promising machine that targets buyers who would usually spend lots of cash on a MacBook …
11 more great 3D Touch apps for iPhone 6s
The iPhone 6s’s most interesting feature is 3D Touch, a new pressure-sensitive touch gesture that I’m still trying to master. Aside from various Apple apps that come …
Apple’s Phil Schiller reveals secret Retina MacBook features in wide-ranging interview
In a rare interview, Apple’s Phil Schiller shared more details about the Retina MacBook, including secret features that Apple has never really talked about. On …
For $18,000 you can rent a MiG-29 fighter jet that’ll take you to the stratosphere
As you’ll see in the short video below, renting a jet for your entertainment is totally possible as long as you’re willing to travel to Russia. You heard …
I’ve found the biggest problem with the iPhone 6s’s 3D Touch: Me
I’ve now had the iPhone 6s for more than a month and I’ve been using it without problems ever since – in fact, the device …
How Motorola made an unbreakable smartphone display
Motorola this week announced two new Android handsets, the Droid Turbo 2 and Droid Maxx 2. Both devices are supposed to offer superior battery life and …
Bill Hader stars in the most hilarious iPhone 6s commercial yet
Apple has debuted a new 30-second ad to highlight one of the iPhone 6s’s major features while also making fun of a popular online scam. And comedian Bill …
Rumor drops early hints about possible iPhone 7 display specs
A new report from South Korea says that Samsung has managed to win some of Apple’s screen orders for the Apple Watch. More interestingly, Apple is …
Walmart exec predicts Black Friday ‘anarchy’ caused by new credit cards
Black Friday is fast approaching, which means millions of buyers will soon start hunting for online and in-store deals on a variety of products. However, …
Judge is skeptical of government’s request to force Apple to unlock iPhones
Since launching iOS 8 last year, Apple made it clear to customers, competitors and government officials that it puts tremendous value on the security and …
The first trailer for Adam Sandler’s ‘The Ridiculous Six’ makes me want to cancel Netflix
If there’s one western you absolutely need to see this winter, it’s Quentin Tarantino’s The Hateful Eight. But, it turns out there’s one other western …
NYT’s gorgeous in-depth look at the melting of Greenland’s ice sheet
Global warming is a pretty hot topic, especially in Greenland. In case you don’t know, Greenland’s ice sheet is melting, which could increase sea levels …
The hysteria about bacon giving you cancer is out of control
Yes, the World Health Organization is placing bacon and other processed meats on the list of substances that might cause cancer. No, you don’t have …
Microsoft’s ‘ultimate laptop’ pays ultimate compliment to Apple
When’s the last time you remember seeing a Windows PC maker post an official “How to switch from Mac” page on its website? You know, the …
Motorola Droid Turbo 2 and Maxx 2: Specs and features
Motorola on Tuesday announced two new phones: The Droid Turbo 2 and the Droid Maxx 2. As the Droid branding suggests, the two phones are …
Apple and Google are going to own the car industry, warns acclaimed sports car designer
Google and Apple have yet to release their own cars, but the two tech companies are already seen as potential tough adversaries for traditional carmakers. According …
Walmart wants to deliver your goods by drone just like Amazon
In December 2013, Amazon announced the Prime Air delivery-by-drone project supposed to take shipping to the next level. The company unveiled a special drone prototype …
