Smart new Gmail Inbox feature replies to your emails automatically
Google is introducing a brand-new smart feature to make email even more efficient. Called Smart Replies and available on Inbox by Gmail, the new feature will …
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
Designer creates a plane concept that could fly from New York to London in 30 minutes
The Concorde isn’t in service anymore, so there’s no fast way to fly from New York to London. But there are some bold concepts that …
Activision Blizzard buys Candy Crush for almost $6B
After a couple of exciting deals in the business world recently, including Dell’s massive purchase of EMC, and Western Digital’s SanDisk acquisition, it’s time for …
Steven Spielberg and Harrison Ford are not too old for ‘Indiana Jones 5’
Harrison Ford isn’t too old to play Han Solo, and we’ll soon see him in action in cinemas. So does that mean he’d be up …
Apple’s iPhone upgrade program looks like bad news for Verizon and AT&T
When Apple announced the iPhone 6s in early September, the company also introduced a new payment system called the iPhone Upgrade Program. Apple’s iPhone financing scheme …
‘The Walking Dead’ episode 4: Glenn is still AWOL as Morgan is redeemed
Beware, Walking Dead fans: I’m about to spoil last night’s episode for you, so in case you haven’t seen it yet, walk away right now. This is your …
University of Cambridge researchers create new battery technology for first time ever
Despite numerous technological advancements that have given us an increasing number of highly sophisticated toys in recent years, we still haven’t solved all our problems with …
Daniel Craig resisted using an Android phone in ‘Spectre’ despite $5 million offer
Huge Spectre spoiler alert: James Bond uses an Android phone, Sony’s Xperia Z5. However, Daniel Craig, who’s been very vocal about what James Bond movies …
Bending the Nexus 6P isn’t nearly as easy as we were led to believe
A few days ago, a stress test video of the Nexus 6P made the rounds of the Internet, as it claimed the new Nexus phablet …
The first major leaked Black Friday ad of the season is here: Check out Macy’s full catalog of deals
There’s plenty of time to prepare for this year’s Black Friday sales frenzy and the best way to do it is to jot down your favorite …
Meet Sirius B, an iPhone 6s-sized Windows 10 PC that might replace your desktop
Windows PC sticks are getting more and more popular and many companies are coming up with bold designs for smartphone-sized Windows 10 computers that can …
It’s not even November but Walmart is already getting ready for Black Friday
Walmart is getting ready for the busy Christmas shopping season, and the company is well aware that plenty of shopping will be done online using …
An unlikely but efficient way to stop identity theft: Freeze your own credit
For almost two years now, security breaches of all sorts have made the news. Hackers attacked retail stores and stole credit card numbers and other data, …
Jeremy Clarkson swipes at the BBC in his hilarious ad for Amazon’s Fire TV
Amazon was quick to respond to all the hype around Apple’s new Apple TV with a hilarious Fire TV commercial that features none other than former Top …
Microsoft’s new launcher is its boldest move to take over your Android phone
Microsoft can’t beat Google and Android in the mobile game when it comes to market share or hardware sales, but it’s relentlessly developing software solutions …
This tiny device is a cheap way to give your Retina MacBook more ports
One of the 12-inch Retina MacBook’s most daring features is the USB-C port that can transfers both power and data at speeds faster than before. …
Did Colbert hilariously troll Amazon’s entire business?
Stephen Colbert had Jonathan Franzen over for a bedtime story. The writer, currently on tour for his novel Purity, told a remarkable story that seems to be …
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 …
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 …
