Disney’s gravity-defying rolling robot can drive vertically up walls
Most four-wheeled robots would probably be stopped in their tracks by a high vertical obstacle like a wall, but that’s not the case for a recent …
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.
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Rare giant squid caught on video in Japan
Giant squids aren’t just creatures you read about in fantasy stories or see portrayed on TV and in computer games. They exist in real life, …
Christopher Nolan’s next movie is a World War II drama called ‘Dunkirk’
Christopher Nolan is a highly regarded moviemaker who really doesn’t need any introductions. He’s behind some of the best sci-fi and action movies released in recent years, …
Key tech breakthrough may pave the way for magnesium-based smartphones
Both aluminum and magnesium are found in abundance on Earth, but only aluminum is really used to produce consumer electronics and other important products. That’s …
Russell Crowe throws Twitter tantrum over airline hoverboard ban
Hoverboards are insanely popular with kids and adults, and they may be the perfect Christmas gift for some people – though people generally have a hard …
Airbus’s clever new planes are designed to help you beat jet lag
One thing frequent fliers hate most is jet lag, but Airbus is taking steps to help them adjust to new time zones faster than before. …
Update Flash right now, or just get rid of it: Christmas hack edition
One of the things Christmas brought us is a new Flash exploit that could let attackers take control of an affected system. That’s not necessarily …
Comcast has figured out how to deliver gigabit Internet without fiber
Comcast, your “favorite” cable and Internet service provider, has had a breakthrough when it comes to delivering super-fast Internet to customers. Rather than replacing the …
‘Star Wars’ fan theory explains who the Knights of Ren might be
It’s no secret anymore: Star Wars: The Force Awakens is a massive success for Disney. The movie has already topped $1 billion in ticket sales …
These simple mistakes could compromise your identity on Facebook
Protecting your Facebook data seems tricky and complicated, but it’s actually very easy to customize what kind of information you share and who can see …
A compilation of people hurting themselves on their new Christmas Hoverboards
Hoverboards might not be safe or legal in all places, but they’re definitely popular gifts, especially around Christmas, but controlling these Segway-like devices is no easy feat. We’ve …
Galaxy S7 tipped to launch in February in two new sizes
A new report claims that Samsung is going to launch the new Galaxy S7 in February — but rather than releasing only the Galaxy S7 …
‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ had a different name originally
Disney’s recently released Star Wars: The Force Awakens is the talk of the town, likely a popular conversation topic this Christmas. The movie shattered many …
This fan theory explains who the new Star Wars villain might really be
The new Star Wars: The Force Awakens movie will be one of the most discussed topics at your dinner table this Christmas. The movie premiered a …
Hyatt Hotels chain hit with credit card stealing malware
Hyatt Hotels is the latest company to have been hit by hackers, who managed to breach its network, access the payment processing system and possibly …
Researchers have developed holograms that you can actually touch
Virtual reality, augmented reality and holograms might not mean anything to you right now, but these new technologies will likely play a major role in future …
Hacker arrested for stealing celebrities’ movie scripts and sex tapes
A 23-year-old hacker from the Bahamas was arrested after he managed to access personal data belonging to certain celebrities, including scripts for unreleased movies, sex …
The Internet is freaking out about this panda snowman puzzle on Facebook
It’s almost Christmas, which means the Internet is practically littered with winter-themed digital decorations and memes intended to go viral. That’s precisely the case with the …
‘House of Cards’ creator David Fincher prepping new Netflix series with Charlize Theron
David Fincher and Charlize Theron will develop a new original series for Netflix called Mindhunter, a new report reveals. Fincher, who brought House of Cards …
Star Wars spoiler lands man in jail after he threatens a high school shooting
An 18-year-old man in Helena, Montana threatened to shoot one of his peers after the boy spoiled one of the Star Wars: The Force Awakens subplots. …
This might just be the best thing about ‘Star Wars: Episode VII’
I can’t see into the future so I have no idea what’s in store for Star Wars fans in late May 2017 when Episode VIII is …
New ‘Star Wars’ fan theory offers a fascinating explanation of who Rey really is
One of the questions that emerged soon after Disney’s Star Wars: The Force Awakens hit theaters was related to the lead character. Rey is the obvious hero …
Forget ‘The Martian’, NASA wants to grow potatoes on Mars for real
Whether you’ve seen The Martian or not, you probably know of the sci-fi blockbuster starring Matt Damon is about a NASA astronaut who’s stranded on Mars …
Iranian hackers breached a U.S. dam’s network security, report says
Iranian hackers managed to breach the network of a U.S. dam at some point in 2013, a report reveals, raising concerns about the security of …
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 …
‘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 …
