New study says cocaine turns brain cells into cannibals
Other than turning you into a person whose brain will focus on various schemes to try to score more cocaine, this highly addictive substance will also …
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
Researchers say time might actually move backwards in certain circumstances
Researchers have proposed interesting new theories about time that have one thing in common: they say time might be flowing in the opposite direction in a …
‘The Deuce’ is HBO’s next new show starring James Franco and Maggie Gyllenhaal
Curious about how the porn industry evolved in New York during the ‘70s and ‘80s? Regardless of your answer, HBO’s got a fix for you. …
‘Altered Carbon’ is your next Netflix addiction
Netflix is not done churning out original shows, as the streaming company just ordered a new sci-fi TV series based on Richard Morgan’s Altered Carbon …
Facebook conversations can now impact Nielsen’s TV ratings
Before you get too alarmed though, Facebook won’t simply go ahead and disclose the private chats you have on Facebook with third parties. Instead, an agreement …
Watch this now: New ‘Suicide Squad’ trailer has the perfect score
We told you a new Suicide Squad trailer was due on Tuesday, and Warner Bros. delivered. Not only do we get two minutes and 30 …
Digging through iOS 9.3 code may have just revealed a key iPhone 7 detail
The most annoying iPhone 7 rumor going around is that Apple will do the unthinkable and ditch the standard 3.5mm headphone jack. Many existing iPhone …
Netflix is about to get more expensive again
Yes, you heard that right, the monthly cost of your Netflix subscription might increase later this year. But there’s no reason to freak out about it, …
Darth Vader and Yoda will soon return in animated form
We’re not done fantasizing about what the upcoming Star Wars movies will bring us, now that Star Wars: The Force Awakens has come and gone. …
Light-activated nanoparticles can kill 90% of antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Light-activated therapeutic nanoparticles that are 20,000 times smaller than a human hair may one day be used to kill antibiotic-resistant bacteria, a new study reveals. …
Derek Zoolander has hilarious answers for Vogue’s ‘73 Questions’
If there’s a guy who knows his fashion (or at least he thinks he does), that’s Derek Zoolander. In fact, he practically doesn’t know anything …
North Korea says it’s invented ‘alcohol which doesn’t give you hangover’
Wouldn’t it be great if you could drink as much as you like without getting a hangover? It seems that some researchers are claiming to …
Netflix’s CEO predicts genetically modified humans will fight AI robots in battle for Earth
One of the predictions offered recently by Netflix CEO Reed Hastings sounds like the plot of a sci-fi TV series that you’d want to binge watch on …
What severe turbulence looks like inside an airplane
An hour into their trip from Tokyo to Auckland on an Air New Zealand airplane, passengers aboard this flight experienced severe turbulence, the kind that …
Arya says there’s a ‘great’ Jon Snow twist in new ‘Game of Thrones’ season
Maisie Williams, who plays Arya in Game of Thrones, said in an interview at London’s Critics’ Circle Awards 2016 that there’s a huge twist regarding …
I hope I never see Rey and Captain America joining forces in a twisted Disney movie
Imagine for a second seeing Rey pushing back a slew of attackers with her lightsaber and Jedi powers, just as Captain American throws his shield …
There are six billion reasons to get a Netflix subscription right now
Still debating whether you should get your own Netflix subscription rather than binging on shows with your borrowed friends’ accounts? Well, you should finally make …
The ingenious way ‘Star Trek Beyond’ is making sure its script doesn’t leak online
In between Star Wars movies, we’ll get a new Star Trek movie this year that marks the 50th anniversary of the iconic series. Star Trek …
Microsoft HoloLens leak paints dire battery picture
The future of virtual and augmented reality looks brighter than ever, as more and more tech companies are getting ready to commercialize VR and AR products …
Why you should use iOS 9.3’s Night Shift feature as soon as you get it
Regardless of your OS preferences, the smartphone is probably the first thing you use when you wake up in the morning and the last thing …
How much does it cost to charge iPhones, Android phones and Macs?
Are you worried your smartphone addiction also comes with hidden additional costs, like a higher energy bill? You actually shouldn’t as the yearly cost for …
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 …
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 …
