The MWC product that I want the most right now… and it’s not a phone
This year’s Mobile World Congress was rich in announcements, especially for top mobile hardware from some of the most important players in the market. But the …
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
The Cat S60’s thermal camera is one of MWC’s coolest products
You can’t really tell by looking at the image above, but that’s me taking a picture of what you’ll see when you look through the …
Netflix on iPhone is about to get a lot better
Netflix is not done improving its service. After expanding its reach to over 130 more markets, and after completing its full transition to the cloud, …
Coca-Cola’s brilliant cardboard VR headset fits your new iPhone
One of the central themes of this year’s Mobile World Congress is virtual reality. LG and Samsung kicked off the event with smartphone announcements that …
11 things I learned about the smartphone that charges in under 15 minutes
I still can’t believe a smartphone’s battery can be recharged from empty to 100% in under 15 minutes, but now I’ve seen it with my …
No contest: HTC’s Vive VR experience is miles ahead of everything else
There’s nothing that wakes you up when the second-day fatigue hits you at MWC like a dose of virtual reality. And who would have thought a …
Your carrier might help you save money for once
The next big thing your carrier or Internet service provider might sell you in the near future isn’t a fancy smartphone or tablet, TV service, or …
The cheapest Android flagship that you won’t be able to buy
Handset makers made this year’s Mobile World Congress edition one of the best in recent years. Samsung, LG and Sony all came up with compelling, …
Expert analysis determines if Galaxy S7 has the world’s best display
The Galaxy S7 was just announced and it’s already impressing Android fans all over the world. The handset is one of the best, if not the best high-end …
What it’s like using Windows 10 through the eyes of HoloLens
Virtual and augmented reality won’t be used solely for entertainment purposes, though immersive VR movies and games will definitely be exciting developments. A new Microsoft …
I found the first Android phone that has iPhone 6s-style 3D Touch
Apple’s 3D Touch is a pretty cool trick that lets me interact with my phone differently than any other phone I’ve used, although it’s relegated to …
I just rode a roller coaster in California without ever leaving Barcelona
Samsung has “Gear VR Theater with 4D” experiences set up in at least three locations in Barcelona, Spain, including the Galaxy S7 venue, a cube in …
This 1TB Android phone sounds too good to be true… because it is
At MWC 2016 on Tuesday, Acer unveiled a new budget phone called the Acer Liquid Jade 2, which has one amazing trick up its sleeve: 1TB …
The only microSD card you should consider for the Galaxy S7
Samsung admitted it was wrong to remove the microSD from the Galaxy S6’s design last year by bringing it back for the Galaxy S7. That …
Lenovo and Google are about to blow the lid off digital indoor mapping
Navigation apps are some of my most frequently used mobile apps. But Google Maps, Apple Maps, and all the other maps apps out there can …
LG’s wannabe BB-8 robot is weird… but I like it anyway
The early rumors about Mobile World Congress claimed that LG was set to launch some sort of a robot capable of rolling around the house, …
Huawei just made the tablet I’ve been waiting for Apple to build
From the moment you touch this convertible laptop, you immediately realize this is not your run of the mill Windows 10 machine. In fact, your mind will …
Bring any old Mac and PC back to life with help of Android
Not too long ago we told you there’s a way to breath new life into your dying Mac or PC by turning them into Chromebooks. …
15 Galaxy S7 features the iPhone 6s doesn’t have
The worst-kept secret of the beginning of the year is not a secret anymore. Samsung on Sunday evening announced the Galaxy S7 family of devices …
The new Sony smart toys that will save us from our screens
The irony is immediately evident as soon as you hear a mobile exec asking us if we have any idea how many times we check …
Sony’s new Xperia X series blurs the line between flagship and mid-range phones
LG and Samsung’s acts on Sunday are definitely hard to follow, but that didn’t stop Sony from kicking off the Mobile World Congress 2016 with …
HTC upgrades its Desire line, brings high-end features to mid-range phones
Once again, the leaks have been proven accurate. HTC does have new mobile hardware in the pipeline. In fact, it’s not just one handset that …
This is the best deal you’ll find on the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge
The Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge have been finally been unveiled during Samsung’s first major event of the year. And just as we thought, the consistent Galaxy …
Hands on with 9 brand new devices just announced by Lenovo
Lenovo made a splash at CES 2016, announcing several computing devices worth checking out such as tablets, quirky mobile accessories and new laptops. The company …
Live coverage: Watch Samsung’s big Galaxy S7 event right here!
This year’s Mobile World Congress has technically not started – it kicks off on Monday – but Sunday is a very busy day for mobile announcements. …
LG G5 hands-on: A gorgeous phone that’s unlike anything you’ve seen before
LG’s big Mobile World Congress press conference is finally over, and the South Korean company announced exactly what we thought it would: a phone that was …
HTC’s VR headset will blow your mind – and now you can finally order one
Almost about a year ago, HTC announced an unexpected product during its MWC 2015 event, a VR headset of its own called the Vive. The …
Live coverage: Watch as LG unveils the completely redesigned LG G5!
It’s Sunday, which means it’s game on for Android fans. It’s time to play! And I’m not saying that just because February 21st brings us a …
Just how much access does the NSA have to all unencrypted communications?
In case you haven’t been following the news, the encryption wars are back and a huge Apple vs. FBI clash is the latest major conflict. The FBI …
9 new movie trailers you need to see this week
It’s that time of week again when we show you the very best movie trailers. This week we have nine new movie trailers you need to …
