Making your car autonomous could be as simple as mounting your phone on the dashboard
Ford and Google might be negotiating a major deal concerning self-driving cars, but there might be other ways to smarten up a vehicle without actually …
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
‘Star Wars Episode VIII’: Who’s coming back in the next movie?
Now that we’ve seen Star Wars: The Force Awakens, we can’t but wonder what’s next. What will happen to the old Star Wars characters and …
Quentin Tarantino’s ‘The Hateful Eight’ is already available to download illegally
It might not get the same reception as Star Wars: The Force Awakens, but Quentin Tarantino’s The Hateful Eight is definitely one of the must-see …
‘Star Wars’ writers explain everything about Kylo Ren’s turn to the Dark Side
Star Wars: The Force Awakens has arrived. After waiting a decade, Star Wars fans finally get to see the next chapter in the saga, and despite the …
Apple tears apart proposed British anti-encryption law in written memo to parliament
No matter what some would say about Apple’s determination to encrypt its products, the company is not ready to go down without a fight in …
Google talking to Ford about self-driving cars
The next big thing in automotive will be self-driving cars – make that eco-friendly self-driving cars – and several companies are working on such consumer …
Billy Bob Thornton finally returns as Bad Santa next November
Bill Bob Thorton’s irreverent Christmas comedy Bad Santa is on its way to becoming a cult classic. Released on November 21st, 2003, the film is …
This music video’s beautiful underwater shots were filmed entirely with an iPhone 6s Plus
It just had to happen: A music video was shot with an iPhone 6s. We can’t really be surprised by such an achievement, considering that older …
Hilarious: Stephen Colbert explains ‘Star Wars’ to non-fans
There’s probably no way to escape Star Wars news this Christmas, regardless of whether you love the saga or you haven’t actually seen any of …
‘Star Wars’ fan theory attempts to explain who Rey is and who her parents are
Before we talk about Rey, the bold new hero of the Star Wars saga, you should know there will be plenty of spoilers in this article. …
Apple has 800 people working on improving the iPhone’s camera
Charlie Rose’s 60 Minutes set its sights on Apple on Sunday night and tried to reveal hidden details about how Apple does business. Rose tackled various subjects, including design, …
Huge deal: Best Buy will give you a free 32-inch LED TV when you buy a Galaxy S6 or Note 5
The holiday shopping season is almost over, but there are plenty of hot deals to take advantage of. Even if you missed on scoring a …
Vatican’s newspaper slams ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ in review
There’s no doubt about it, Star Wars: The Force Awakens is definitely one of the best movies of the year, and indeed the most anticipated …
Apple’s rumored display shift could push even more Android vendors to switch to OLED
More and more reports indicate that Apple is looking to equip future iPhones with a new kind of display. According to multiple reports, Apple is going …
Don’t miss James Bond’s secret appearance in ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’
Daniel Craig might not be a huge James Bond fan anymore considering some of his comments during the Spectre interviews tour, but he might be …
Lawsuit alleges Apple knowingly concealed an iPhone Wi-Fi defect
Apple is not a stranger to class action suits and the iPhone maker will soon have to defend itself in a new class action that …
How to improve your home Wi-Fi signal in just a few easy steps
So you’re just about ready to have people over for Christmas and you’re looking to make sure everything’s just right. To make sure your guests have proper …
Hot Best Buy iPhone 6s deal: $1 iPhone 6s and $200 gift card
Still deciding whether you should upgrade to the iPhone 6s this Christmas? Looking for a great deal that will make the iPhone even more affordable? …
ISIS Paris attackers used encrypted apps to communicate, investigators say
Officials involved in the ongoing investigation of the horrible ISIS attacks on Paris from mid-November have told the media that suspects have likely used encrypted …
BlackBerry CEO rips Apple’s stance on privacy and encryption
BlackBerry, a company whose smartphones most people haven’t bought for years, posted an unusual missive on user privacy and security earlier this week penned by CEO …
A single unread email could let hackers unleash havoc in a company’s network
Considering the many digital attacks we’ve seen in the last years, it’s safe to say no company or governmental agency has a foolproof strategy for …
We’re not prepared for the zombie apocalypse
No, zombies like the ones seen in The Walking Dead are not real. But a Kent State University associate professor actually published a paper in the British …
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 …
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 …
