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 …
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
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 …
The software that turns any computer into an Android PC is now available for download
Remix OS isn’t something most people are familiar with right now, but we’ve talked about this Android initiative a few times already. The new software offers users …
Watch Adele perform ‘Hello’ in this Carpool Karaoke teaser
If you’re familiar with Carpool Karaoke, then you’re certainly going to want to see Adele perform Hello, her latest smash hit, during the James Corden show late …
Who is Rey? ‘The Force Awakens’ fan theory offers an intriguing new explanation
Yes, the following fan theory will offer a plausible answer to one of our most pressing questions about Star Wars: The Force Awakens. And yes, …
‘Star Wars: Episode VIII’ will be much darker, Finn hints
John Boyega, the actor who plays stormtrooper FN-2187 in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, revealed in an interview that the next episode of Star Wars …
T-Mobile CEO apologizes to EFF, still says Binge On is pro net neutrality
The controversy over T-Mobile’s free-to-binge Binge On data program is not over, and CEO John Legere felt on Monday that he had more explaining to …
Japanese train company keeps station open for a single passenger
Whether you love or hate your current commuting experience, this story will certainly make you demand more from local authorities when it comes to public …
Brilliant comic explains Chewbacca’s complex relationship with Kylo Ren
Millions upon millions of people have seen the new Star Wars by now, a smash hit at the box office that only has us wanting more. …
Doctors want to cure obesity with freeze-dried fecal pills
As gross as it may sound, popping freeze-dried fecal pills might one day cure obesity and you might be instructed to take them to lose …
Apple’s new 4-inch might be called iPhone 5e
More and more reports indicate that Apple will refresh its iPhone line this spring by replacing the 2013 iPhone 5s with a new 4-inch model …
