Apple reportedly orders a staggering number of new iPhones
Apple has placed orders for a staggering number of iPhones that will be built during the third and fourth quarters of 2015, says a new report …
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
The iPhone 6s has a very tough act to follow
With a day to go until Apple unveils the iPhone 6s, an app analytics company has revealed some interesting stats about the company’s 2014 flagship …
The photo everyone’s talking about: ‘The Rock’ in his pool holding cute puppies he saved from drowning
You’ve probably seen Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson in many entertaining movies over the years, but you’ve never seen him holding two cute French Bulldogs in …
Teardown video: How Sphero’s amazing Star Wars BB-8 toy robot really works
Sphero’s BB-8 Star Wars is one of the coolest Star Wars-inspired toys we’ve seen released this year. The “magic” behind the BB-8 robot is the way it …
iPhone 6s renders imagine three stunning new iPhones for 2015
Apple is widely expected to unveil two new iPhones this week, including the iPhone 6s and the iPhone 6s Plus, though many rumors have indicated …
Watch: Death-defying tricks atop 40-story buildings that will leave you nauseated
It’s one thing to climb on top of famous skyscrapers or landmarks to watch the incredible scenery. It’s something entirely different to just climb on the …
Huge iPhone 6s leak: Retail box delivers new details, with good and bad news
There’s just one more day to go until Apple finally announces the product many fans are eagerly anticipating: the iPhone 6s. Despite being an “S” …
An iPhone 6s rumor you won’t like: Release date ‘delayed’ to September 25th in one big market
Apple on Wednesday will unveil the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus during a big media event that’ll also bring other significant announcements, including iOS 9, …
Google Nexus 5x: Preorder date reportedly set for mid-October
Google’s upcoming new Nexus devices, including a new LG Nexus 5 handset that goes by the name of Nexus 5X and a Huawei-made phablet called …
Sour grapes? ‘Top Gear’ show not worth Netflix’ money
Netflix is one of the high-profile players that reportedly bid for the prominent Top Gear car TV show earlier this year, losing to Amazon, which is rumored …
This Apple TV concept shows the set-top box I’ve wanted for years
Apple will launch a redesigned Apple TV set-top box during Wednesday’s iPhone 6s event, complete with a brand-new remote that may be used for controlling video …
Apple is reportedly anticipating its biggest iPhone launch ever
Some analysts believe Apple can’t top its Christmas 2014 quarter iPhone sales record with the iPhone 6s series, but the company is reportedly producing new …
The secret sophisticated Nazi weapons that didn’t win the war, but could have
The second World War was devastating, but also plenty of technical advancements were made possible by the combatants’ desire to win. Despite being defeated in the …
Buying the iPhone 6s? Here’s where to sell your old iPhone for the most cash
With just a few days left until Apple’s iPhone 6s event kicks off, many smartphone resellers have special offers meant to tempt existing iPhone owners …
The leak we’ve been waiting for: iPhone 6s and 6s Plus rumored to get higher-res displays
With two days left to go until Apple kicks off its massive iPhone 6s event, a new report seems to offer more information another important characteristic …
Forget the iPhone 6s – insider report reveals key detail about next year’s iPhone 7
Yes, the 2016 iPhone 7 will be Apple’s thinnest iPhone of them all, according to a new report from a trusted Apple insider. Comparatively, the …
Huge leak: This is the new ‘Nexus 5X’
The phone you see in the image above is the Google “Nexus 5X,” which currently happens to be the running name for the 2015 version of …
NYT: New Apple TV will rival Xbox One and PS4, but with a big twist
A revamped Apple TV device is going to be one of the new products Apple unveils on stage during its enormous media event on Wednesday. …
Key iPhone 6s upgrade tipped to improve voice calls and video recordings
Many secrets about Apple’s iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus devices have already been spilled, albeit unofficially, but a new detail just emerged from a …
Exoskeleton lets paralysed man walk again using his own muscles
Paralysis is one condition modern medicine has yet to overcome, but many research projects are looking at ways of restoring mobility to accident victims. In fact, …
Meet the major breakthrough that could end iPhone battery complaints for good
What’s the worst thing about our smartphones? You guessed it: Battery life. We travel with chargers, battery packs and/or spares, and we constantly chase plugs and …
Game-changing Apple TV, cheaper gold Watch and an iPad keyboard all coming at iPhone 6s event
With all the leaks we’ve seen about next week’s big Apple event, it seems like the iPhone maker will not have that many surprises for …
How it works: Inside the BB-8 Star Wars drone that’s blowing everyone’s mind
The new Star Wars movie isn’t even out yet, and we already have a character that we totally love: the spinning BB-8 drone that’s even cuter …
The most important Windows 10 update yet is coming in November – here’s what we know so far
Windows 10 is Microsoft’s hottest new product, with tens of millions of Windows users having installed it in the first month after release. Of course, …
Spotify fixes controversial privacy policy with language you can understand – here’s what you need to know
Two weeks ago, Spotify updated its privacy policy with language that ignited a wave of backlash from faithful users, as the company almost suggested it’ll …
Google finally starts fixing Chrome’s memory-hogging, battery-killing features
It may be one of the best Internet browsers you can get your hands on, but it can also be pretty annoying, especially when it …
One of Google Maps’ most beloved features gets an entirely separate app of its own
Google just released a brand “new” app for Android devices that should further improve your navigation and directions Google Maps experience. The feature is hardly …
Apple asked to not call its new phone the ‘iPhone 6s’ for the silliest possible reason
Apple’s next iPhone will likely be named iPhone 6s. The company is expected to launch an “S” generation of iPhones every two years, following a major …
Watch: Six Flags has an insanely scary new ‘4D’ roller coaster for you
Think you’ve ridden on intimidating roller coasters before? That’s because you haven’t yet ridden on Total Mayhem, a scary new roller coaster that’ll be available to …
Kid hilariously pranks his parents with a simple iPhone tweak
So your parents both have iPhones and you want to play an awesome prank on them? We have the perfect example for you that was …
