iPhone 7 vs. Galaxy S7: Processor wars are about to get more intense
The iPhone 7 and Galaxy S7 will be next year’s most important new smartphones. And while it’s still too early to get excited about these unannounced …
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
GameStop’s full Black Friday ad leaks: Hot PS4, Xbox One and games deals
More and more Black Friday ads keep popping up online, as retailers are getting ready for this year’s major shopping event. After seeing a Meijer’s ad …
100 women do yoga on glass bridge suspended 600 feet in the air
Remember that scary glass bridge that opened to the public in late September in China? Well, there’s a new terrifying stunt involving no less than …
Google’s greed is to blame for Android’s major security mess
You can’t make a good omelet without breaking a few eggs. Similarly, you can’t take over the smartphone business without compromises, even if that means …
Walmart’s pre-Black Friday sales event begins today – here’s everything you need to know
Rather than focusing on a single weekend in November, many retailers are extending their sales and special deals to cover the entire holiday season, well …
Meijer’s full Black Friday ad leaks: Killer TV deals, $299 PS4 bundles and more
The Black Friday frenzy continues with a new full ad that was leaked well ahead of the monster shopping event set to take place on …
Dangerous ransomware threatens to expose your private files online if you don’t pay up
We’ve seen ransomware stories popping up left and right this year, detailing how hackers are making money from a scary, yet creative, type of malware. Just as …
Toyota pours $1B into new Silicon Valley AI company to accelerate self-driving car research
Toyota, whose vehicles travel 1 trillion kilometers every year, won’t sit idly by witnessing how Google, Apple, and Tesla shape the future of self-driving cars. …
Startup to begin editing humans’ DNA in 2017
We’re not quite ready to alter human DNA on a massive scale, but there are means to edit genes in some parts of the body such …
Use this simple Netflix trick to fool your kids into going to bed early
So you’ve got an energetic kid at home who simply refuses to go to sleep. Well fret not, because a clever Netflix hack might finally help …
Bill Gates bets $2B to beat climate change with faster innovation
Aside from being the cofounder of one of the largest tech companies known to man, Bill Gates is also known for his tremendous philanthropy work. Gates …
Report suggests iPhone 7 won’t get the big design overhaul rumors had claimed
Some recent rumors have claimed that Apple is looking to develop its own touch and display driver integration (TDDI) chips, which is a highly technical and …
Video shows two men in jetpacks flying alongside the world’s largest passenger plane
The following clip is a publicity stunt, but that doesn’t make it any less daring or incredible. Jetmen Dubai partnered up with Emirates Air to …
Apple’s working on an iPhone feature that could lock down your data, call for help when you’re in danger
The Touch ID fingerprint sensor, launched as a signature feature of the iPhone 5s two years ago, is now embedded in all new iOS devices, …
eBay plans monster Black Friday and Christmas sales event
Like many retailers, eBay is getting ready for the busy holiday shopping season with special, extended events. Rather than focusing just on Black Friday deals, …
Firefox improves Private Browsing with Tracking Protection feature
Mozilla is taking your Internet browsing privacy to a new level, adding a new feature to Firefox supposed to protect your privacy better when surfing …
Movie industry claims credit for killing most popular version of ‘Netflix for pirates’
A popular version of Popcorn Time, the online streaming service also known as “Netflix for Pirates,” is largely dead, as developers ran into various issues …
Now’s the time to fly to Paris, London, Amsterdam and Iceland cheaper than ever
The holiday season is almost upon us, which means there’s going to be plenty of travelling, including escaping to Europe. People who are looking to …
Google finds 11 major Galaxy S6 edge security flaws in just a week
Here’s another reason why Android has constant issues with security: OEMs add their own code to devices that might have big holes of its own. With more …
This simple Netflix hack will change the way you watch movies
So you think you know everything there is to know about Netflix? Well, there’s always time to learn new tricks about making the most of …
Rumor claims Galaxy S7 will cost significantly less than Galaxy S6
Samsung has already been rumored to make the Galaxy S7 more affordable than its predecessor and a report from Asia is claiming the start price for …
16GB iPhone storage issues? For $90, some Chinese repair stores can upgrade memory to 128GB
It’s abundantly clear why Apple still makes 16GB iPhones: For the money. At the same time, not all iPhone buyers are willing to pay extra …
Highly detailed video shows why Nexus 6P has a serious bending problem
A viral video last week made us question the structural integrity of the Nexus 6P. Does Google’s best Nexus phone yet really bend even easier than the iPhone …
Why Apple can’t decrypt your iPhone
Many governments are looking for Apple to give them a way into the iPhone so that law enforcement agencies can access it to retrieve personal data from …
New U.K. law might force Apple to decrypt the iPhone for police investigations
Apple’s stance on security and privacy when it comes to customers’ personal data used on its products is very well known. More than once, Apple has explained …
Having Surface Pro 4 or Surface Book battery problems? Try this trick
Microsoft just started selling the Surface Book and Surface Pro 4 in stores. Both laptop/tablet 2-in-1s have generated plenty of interest but that doesn’t mean …
The first official teaser trailer for the ‘Warcraft’ movie is out
So you’ve played all the Warcraft games you’re interested what the minds behind the epic fantasy series can come up with next. Can they make …
Apple invented the ‘ultimate laptop’ back in 2011, decided not to produce it
Right after Microsoft unveiled the Surface Book (a.k.a., the “ultimate laptop”), I wrote that I hope Apple copies the idea and creates a similar iPad/MacBook …
Samsung could be out of the smartphone market within 5 years
Samsung is the biggest overall smartphone maker in the world, but the last few quarters haven’t been stellar for the company when it comes to …
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 …
