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 …
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
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 …
E-cigarettes flavoring chemical linked to deadly lung disease
It’s not enough that regular cigarettes pose various health risks, but it looks like e-cigarettes may also raise some significant health concerns, according to a …
Meet Inferno Exotic Car: 1,400bhp, 0-62mph in 3 seconds and a stretchable metal body
Forget every other car you’ve ever wanted to buy. The only car you should really want is the new Inferno Exotic Car, a super sports car …
Amazon’s new Prime TV service lets you subscribe to Showtime, Starz and more without a cable plan
Amazon surprised its customers on Tuesday, launching a brand new feature for its Amazon Prime video streaming service: access to premium TV networks. The new service …
New ‘Captain America: Civil War’ footage explains the dividing conflict
Just a few days ago, the official Captain America: Civil War trailer was released, revealing that the Avengers heroes will be divided by a serious …
New ‘Star Wars’ teaser: Rey is the strong female character we were looking for
With less than two weeks to go until the movie everyone is waiting for will hit theaters, more information about the new story and characters …
The USPS will now email your mail
Yes, that’s right, the United States Postal Service will now email your mail. No, it won’t open envelopes to scan the contents of written letters …
The 5 best Netflix original shows to binge watch this month
Popular home to thousands of movies and TV shows that deserve your attention this holiday season, Netflix also offers plenty of original content that has been released over …
Report offers more evidence Apple is moving to OLED iPhone displays
iPhone fans will have to wait until 2018 at the earliest, but it looks more and more certain that at least some of Apple’s future iPhones …
Amazon’s ’12 Days of Deals’ event: Everything you need to know
Christmas is just a few weeks away, which means there’s plenty of time to score some great deals on all sorts of products, regardless of whether …
Two more major ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ spoilers revealed
With just a few weeks to go until the premiere of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, new reports reveal a couple of spoilers that might …
Obama calls for better gun control, and for tech companies to help fight terrorism
President Barack Obama all but called out encryption in a 15-minute Address to the Nation speech on Sunday night. The President touched on various subjects …
How Google, Facebook and Twitter help governments fight ISIS extremism online
The war on terror is also fought online, where hackers are targeting the ISIS online presence to limit its ability to recruit members to its …
Court says you can use your work computer however you like
Your employer might tell you that you shouldn’t be playing Candy Crush Saga on your work computer while you’re supposed to be productive, or that …
The intense workout that got Michael B. Jordan in shape for Rocky spin-off ‘Creed’
Creed is already regarded by some critics as the best Rocky sequel since the original movie and it’s also the first to show Sylvester Stallone …
Traveling this Christmas? Remember these essential Google Maps tricks
Regardless of whether you’re going home this Christmas or whether you’re planning an exotic getaway, the Google Maps app shouldn’t be missing from your iPhone …
Is Google about to steal Apple’s best new iPhone 6s feature?
Android hardcore fans rocking Nexus devices are already running Android 6.0 Marshmallow, but everyone else is still on Lollipop or earlier Android version. So, it …
It’s easier than ever to cut the cord without missing your favorite TV shows
Cable companies have yet to figure out how to stop losing customers every quarter. More and more people are cutting the cord, especially young tech-savvy individuals who …
Report details the brand new iPhone that might launch in early 2016
Apple is likely going to introduce a new 4-inch smartphone at some point next year, considering that more and more rumors coming from distinct sources …
One country wants to spy on all its encrypted Internet traffic
Western countries including the U.S. and U.K. continue to voice their concerns against encrypted devices and Internet services, saying they hinder the efforts of spy …
‘Minions’ honest trailer goes dark: How many people actually die in the movie?
Minions is one of this year’s most enjoyable movies of the year but there are plenty of things that are wrong with the film, a new …
YouTube plans to take on Netflix with streaming deals of its own
YouTube has just launched a $9.99/month subscription service called YouTube Red that aims to compete with similar products from the competition. But in addition to removing ads …
Who will be the next Han Solo?
Harrison Ford’s Han Solo is arguably one of the most iconic characters of the Star Wars universe, even though the Force is not strong with …
