Spotify users are freaking out about its new privacy policy – here’s what you need to know
Spotify just updated its terms of service with language that further details the kind of data collection it practices, and why it does it. While …
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
iPhone 6s and 6s Plus: New leak may reveal when preorders start
Apple’s iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus announcement event is going to take place on September 9th, a report from a trusted source said a …
More evidence that Apple’s mysterious third iPhone will launch this year
Apple is preparing its 2015 iPhone launch, which is expected for mid-September. While we only expect to see two new iPhones launch in September, more and …
Watch this insane 200-foot dive into a tiny pool of water
Terrified of heights, water or dives? Then you’d better hang on to your chair, as the following video is going to help you quickly experience …
Think you’re safe from the Ashley Madison hack because you erased your profile? Think again
The Ashley Madison hacking scandal is far from over and now users have yet another thing to worry about. Reports say there’s evidence Ashley Madison …
Quentin Tarantino’s ‘Hateful Eight’ characters revealed in movie posters
Quentin Tarantino’s The Hateful Eight is one of the most anticipated movies coming out this year. The western tells the story of eight mysterious characters who …
New iPhone 6s concept video imagines Apple’s most colorful phones yet
The iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus should be launched next month, though Apple has not released details about its fall iPhone event yet. Even so, …
iPhone 6c: Here’s the latest rumor about Apple’s mysterious third iPhone
Apple is expected to launch at least two iPhones this year though some reports keep saying the company will have three new additions to its iPhone lineup …
How to stop Windows 10’s System process from eating up your RAM
Microsoft’s Windows 10 is already installed on tens of millions of computers, but the free upgrade isn’t hassle-free. There are various issues and bugs that …
Watch an Airbus A340 make a death-defying landing in crosswind conditions
In late July, a commercial Boeing 777 made an insane landing in a 75mph windstorm, and the intense experience was recorded on video. A few …
Stunning video: Google’s next Nexus rendered using the latest leaks
Google’s 2015 Nexus devices are far from being best-kept secrets. Many sources have so far suggested that Google will have two new Nexus phones in its lineup …
Insanely simple iPhone trick lets you instantly free up iCloud storage space
iPhone storage can be a problem for many users, especially handset owners who love taking pictures, recording videos and storing lots of digital content on …
One WhatsApp feature Android received months ago is finally available on iPhone
While iPhone is usually the first device many developers think when creating their apps, that doesn’t always happen. Such is the case with WhatsApp, a …
Android 6.0: Get a taste of Marshmallow on any Android phone with Google’s updated Now launcher
Google surprised Android fans earlier this week by finally confirming that the final name of Android M will be Marshmallow, but the company is not …
Surprise: Galaxy Note 5’s gorgeous display cracks… if you drop it repeatedly
You’d better be sitting down for this, but the Galaxy Note 5 isn’t drop-proof either – no phone is. The glass-and-metal Galaxy Note 5 looks …
Watch the brand new trailer for ‘The Martian’ right now
This fall, a new epic space movie will hit theaters worldwide – Ridley Scott’s The Martian. Starring a bunch of well-known actors, the film proposes a highly …
Good luck bending the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus with your bare hands
Multiple reports claimed in the past that Apple would be using 7000 Series aluminum for the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus to make the devices stronger than …
Apple’s MacBook killer to finally enter production this fall
Reports have claimed for years that Apple is working on a new bigger iPad, but the company has yet to actually launch the device. However, …
Leaked photos show fully assembled iPhone 6s for the first time – in a completely new color
Apple’s iPhone 6s event is supposedly scheduled for September 9th, with the phone rumored to launch on September 18th, according to various reports. But the …
HTC’s next big flagship phone has crazy specs and a wild new name
HTC is probably fully aware that it lost the battle with Samsung this year, as the HTC One M9 failed to impress buyers in a …
Watch the leaked ‘Captain America: Civil War’ teaser trailer right here
There’s a new Captain America movie in the works that’s going to hit theaters in early May next year, but you can view a leaked teaser trailer …
Watch Trevor Noah adjusting his seat in first funny ad for the new ‘Daily Show’ season
We’ve known for a while that Trevor Noah will take over The Daily Show from Jon Stewart, and now that the famed host has said …
Timelapse video shows NASA’s entire New Horizons Pluto mission fly by in 16 seconds
Mankind reached an impressive milestone in mid-July when flew a spacecraft by Pluto and snapped the best pictures of the dwarf planet the world has ever …
The sneaky way Apple makes you fall in love with its pricey MacBooks
It was no accident that you walked into an Apple retail store and fell in love with that gorgeous new 13-inch MacBook Air staring back at you from …
Designer uses recent leaks to create a beautiful Nexus 5 concept video
The new Nexus 5 isn’t even out yet, but the web is filled with leaks showing off the handset. One designer in particular has taken …
Breakthrough data storage innovation: One DNA molecule can store tons of data for 1M years
Genetic information stored in DNA molecules makes life on Earth possible, but what if humans could use the same kind of technology to store their own …
Huge phone network security flaw lets anyone bug calls and text messages
Spy agencies like the NSA and many others aren’t the only ones able to bug your calls and text messages, a new investigation shows. It …
The next Microsoft Surface might fix everything that’s wrong with the Galaxy Note 5
Microsoft’s next Surface device might be a lot smaller than you think. And it won’t be a tablet, a new report says. Instead, the company …
IRS hack bigger in scope than initially believed, up to $50M stolen in fraudulent refunds
The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) revealed on Monday that the hack disclosed to the public in May is bigger in scope than initially believed. …
Breakthrough tech could quadruple your smartphone’s total battery life
Battery life and charging are constantly on our minds. We’re always looking for power sources to make sure our smartphones don’t die, and battery performance …
