Microsoft takes its wearable game to a new level: Meet the new Band
Microsoft on Tuesday unveiled a brand new wearable device, the second-generation Microsoft Band that’s supposed to offer even better features than the predecessor, with a …
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
iPad Pro tipped to launch in the first week of November
Announced during Apple’s iPhone 6s event in September, the iPad Pro isn’t available in stores just yet, and the company hasn’t announced a firm release …
Apple wants to make the iPhone smarter without diving into your personal data
Apple purchased one more company that will help it bring more intelligent features to its iPhone and iPad in the future, after confirming last week …
New OnePlus phone will fix one of the biggest complaints about the OnePlus 2
Not too long ago, OnePlus launched its second smartphone, a hot high-end Android handset that’s so reasonably priced that millions of buyers were looking to …
New Microsoft technology might bring Windows 10 to Android phones
Earlier this year, Microsoft announced a seemingly strange partnership with Xiaomi for beta testing Windows 10 mobile. The company proved that it can easily install …
Surface Pro 4 and more: What to expect from Microsoft’s big event Tuesday
The Surface Pro 4 will be one of Microsoft’s most important new products that it is expected to introduce along with a bunch of other new devices …
You can install Android 6.0 Marshmallow on Nexus 5, 6, 7 and 9 right now
Android fans who rock Nexus devices, rejoice: Android 6.0 Marshmallow is available for download right away though you’ll have to install the OS manually for the time …
Researchers unearth scary new iOS malware, but Apple says it won’t affect devices with iOS 8.4 or later
Gone are the days when iOS malware reports were a rare thing. Following a wave of malware attacks on the iPhone and iPad – including a massive …
Apple’s newly acquired company to transform Siri into HAL9000
In iOS 9, Apple made Siri even smarter by giving its voice-based virtual assistant additional powers to aid iPhone and iPad owners. But Apple isn’t …
The reboot from your childhood you’ve been waiting for is finally happening
People who think there’s nothing new on TV might be right. Studios are planning a variety of reboots this year: Movies like Lethal Weapon, Minority Report, …
iPhone 6s’ 3D Touch: How to adjust sensitivity and even turn it off
The iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus have one unique feature that set them apart from other iOS devices, a new interaction model that will likely …
iPhone 6s launch sales in Japan weaker than iPhone 6, report says
The iPhone 6s is currently available in a dozen markets around the world, with Apple having sold more than 13 million units during the opening …
Report claims Surface Pro 4 has a killer feature iPad users can only dream of
Microsoft will soon unveil the Surface Pro 4, a high-end next-generation Windows 10 laptop/tablet hybrid, and a new report indicates the device will gate an insanely …
Confirmed: Scorsese, De Niro, Pacino and Pesci team up for mob blockbuster
It’s officially official: The I Heard You Paint Houses mob movie is going to start shooting next year, and none other than Robert De Niro …
iPhone 6s adoption seen as lower than the iPhone 6 – but what does that really mean?
Apple announced it sold more than 13 million combined iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus units during the opening weekend, including preorders. The phone was …
iPhone 7 concept imagines radical design changes Apple might already be toying with
The iPhone 6s is already selling better than its predecessors, according to official launch weekend numbers, and while the jury is still out on whether …
Watch: Stunning HD video of 1955 atomic bomb testing
The atomic bomb is one of the deadliest weapons the human species has invented so far. Capable of immense destruction, the atomic bomb is paradoxically …
My main problem with the Nexus 5X: You have to compromise
Earlier this week, Google unveiled the Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P, confirming all the rumors that came ahead of the press event. The Nexus 5X is Google’s …
Did Apple just drop a hint about a major future iPhone feature?
More than one rumor has claimed in the past that Apple is preparing to launch its own mobile virtual network (MVNO) of the kind that …
Google’s Nexus 5X ships with a USB-C cable that can’t be connected to most computers
Earlier this week, Google unveiled the brand new Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P pure Marshmallow smartphones, which are now available for preorder in several markets. However, there’s …
Apple’s iPhone 6s marketing tricks seem to be working just fine
For at least one more year, Apple is selling its newest iPhone in 16GB versions, albeit the company has several iOS 9 tricks ready to …
Schrodinger’s iPhone 6s sales: Publication claims Apple will both break and miss sales record
Apple sold more than 13 million iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus units during their debut weekend, and the company is preparing to launch the device …
iPhone 6s world map: Where is it available, and where does 4G LTE work?
So you bought a new iPhone 6s or iPhone 6s Plus, and you might be wondering whether it’ll work on your next trip – and …
Watch John Oliver explain the ultimate way to protect your privacy on Facebook
Privacy-related hoaxes and scams are a recurring theme on Facebook, and many users probably don’t know what to look for in order to avoid them. One …
Facebook is about to get a big update: How to set up a GIF as your profile image
Facebook announced on Wednesday that it’s making some significant changes to its mobile apps, most of them concerning your personal profile. For the first time, the …
The 4 most annoying problems with the iPhone 6s
The iPhone 6s is now in the hands of millions of consumers who helped Apple set a new iPhone sales record this past weekend. The phone …
5 Nexus 5X and 6P secrets explained (including the silly name choices)
Google unveiled the Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P during a special media event on Tuesday, though the company wasn’t really able to surprise Nexus fans …
Google Maps for Android update is out with a new traffic feature – download it right now
Google does a tremendous job updating its maps and navigation software for smartphones, frequently releasing new versions of Google Maps that bring over several interesting …
You can’t downgrade your iPhone to iOS 8.4.1 any longer
Apple on Wednesday released a minor update for iOS 9 meant to fix additional issues found in its latest version, including a screen unlock vulnerability. …
We may be on the verge of a major breakthrough that will let us beam solar energy down to Earth
One of the humanity’s problems, whether we like to acknowledge it or not, is that we’re still heavily dependent on fossil fuel. Not only that, …
