The trailer for the first Harry Potter spin-off movie is out
Harry Potter fans will be thrilled to hear that J.K. Rowling’s world of wizardry and wonder is returning to the big screen. Unfortunately, we won’t …
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
DHS will look at your Facebook activity before granting an entry visa
Revelations following the recent San Bernardino shooting prompted the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to focus on implementing additional security measures for its visa application process. …
13M customers of a Mac scareware app exposed to potential data breach
The chances are that if you own a Mac of any kind you have probably encountered online ads that promote MacKeeper, an application that promises …
Fox reveals what’s happened in the 20 years since the first ‘Independence Day’
“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it,” is a popular saying used to warn people about disastrous current events. And in preparation …
#ExplainAFilmPlotBadly is the funniest thing on Twitter this week – here are the highlights
There’s a new trending topic on Twitter that you should be looking out for, especially if you love movies. The #ExplainAFilmPlotBadly hashtag seems to be …
Watch an Airbus A350 go from over 100 mph to 0 mph in under 15 seconds
Some travel journalists this week got to witness some cutting-edge aviation technology in action, although they probably would have preferred that they hadn’t. During the …
Town kills solar farm project for fear it’ll consume the sun and prevent photosynthesis
The following is not a made up story from The Onion. An actual American town voted against rezoning a section of land so that it could be …
Best Buy and Walmart’s Green Monday sales: Everything you need to know
The Christmas shopping season is far from over, and while Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales are long gone, you’re still going to find plenty of hot …
SNL hilariously explains the purpose of new ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ toys
This is the week! In just a few days, Star Wars: The Force Awakens will premiere in thousands of theaters around the world, likely crushing box office …
Watch the first trailer for ‘Independence Day: Resurgence’
We always knew they will return. Earth is apparently a primary target for the aliens that mankind managed to defeat back in 1996 though Earth …
The truth about using pennies to unspoil wine
Recently, the Internet has been buzzing about the myth that you can unspoil wine simply by dropping a penny into it. However, this tactic will normally …
Google’s Reddit AMA for the new Pixel C couldn’t possibly have gone any worse
On Thursday, Google thought it would be a good idea to host a Reddit AMA (Ask-Me-Anything) session about the Pixel C. In case you don’t know what …
The hilarious things people who didn’t see any Star Wars movies say about the saga
You know they are among us. Maybe you even know a few, relentlessly picking on them for not having seen what are arguably among the …
These are the Android apps that kill your battery and use up all your data
Whether you’re a seasoned Android user or you’ve just purchased your first smartphone, it’s very likely you have quite a few apps installed on your …
These 29 theaters will give you the best Star Wars viewing experience
We’re one week away from the theatrical debut of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, likely the most anticipated movie of the year. A record number …
Will Smith’s Deadshot from ‘Suicide Squad’ to join forces with Ben Affleck in new Batman movie
Comic book fans have a busy year ahead as more adventures from the Marvel and the DC Comics universes await. Suicide Squad and Batman v. Superman …
ISS astronauts get to work with Microsoft’s HoloLens before anyone else
Microsoft demoed its augmented reality headset many times, impressing the audience with the potential of HoloLens. The first headsets will be available to developers in …
Watch Borat introduce Sacha Baron Cohen’s latest movie on Jimmy Kimmel
Moviegoers are probably more than familiar with Borat, the iconic character played by highly acclaimed Oscar-nominated comedian Sacha Baron Cohen, and they’ll certainly appreciate seeing his …
The FBI finally gives a clear explanation about its problems with encryption
The FBI is still banging the drum for tech firms to give it a “backdoor” to encrypted devices and this time it’s offered a clear explanation …
Is this the real reason Samsung won’t be making the iPhone 7’s A10 chip?
The iPhone 7 is going to pack an A10 chip that’s going to be even faster and more energy-efficient than its predecessor. It will also be …
Apple has another smart idea for waterproofing iPhones
The iPhone 7 will possibly be waterproof, according to some unconfirmed reports. Even though Apple won’t comment on rumors, the company’s actions indicate that a waterproof …
Best Buy’s Christmas Apple deals: $100 off iPhone 6s, $125 off iPad Air 2 and more
Those of you who didn’t take advantage of special iPhone 6s and iPad pricing during Black Friday and Cyber Friday 2015 can still get some …
First trailer for Spielberg’s ‘The BFG’ is out
The seventh episode in the Star Wars saga is going to dominate the box office this year, and it has already been the talk of the …
This might be why Apple’s new iPhone battery case is so ugly
Apple received a lot of ridicule earlier this week when it launched an entirely unexpected and utterly hideous iPhone battery case. The accessory itself is not a …
Don’t commit these subliminal text messaging faux pas
Your text messages might have hidden meanings whether you know it or not. For instance, a new study claims that ending your text messages with …
Best Buy has new deals on Apple gear including $100 off Apple Watch, up to $300 off MacBooks
Did you miss your chance to score a great deal on Apple gear on either Black Friday or Cyber Monday 2015? Well then, you should know …
Our favorite new iPhone feature Apple added in iOS 9.2
Better late than never, as the saying goes, and this time we’re talking about the iPhone getting a feature you’d think it should have had …
Google seems more determined than ever to take control of Android
The open-source nature of Google’s Android is both a curse and a blessing. Google conquered the post-PC world by making sure its mobile OS is the …
Just-released Star Wars TV ad and teaser video include exciting new footage
Nine days. That’s just a little over a week of waiting until Star Wars: The Force Awakens finally hits theaters. But Disney is far from done teasing …
Act surprised: Samsung is following Apple’s lead in smart car race
Apple is yet to confirm its Titan car project, but there’s plenty of evidence that suggests the iPhone maker is eying the car industry for …
