The amazing tech that’ll help ‘The Martian’ survive alone on Mars
The Martian is one of the most highly anticipated movies hitting cinemas this fall and thanks to the smart marketing team behind the film we …
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
Crazy rumor says Apple is already planning some huge changes for 2018’s iPhone
The iPhone 6s is currently available for preorder in a dozen countries, with Apple saying the device is on track to beat last year’s iPhone …
Samsung continues its iPhone 6s-bashing campaign with new TV commercials
Samsung released a new series of ads in time for the iPhone 6s launch using a familiar tag line that riffs off Apple’s most recent …
Nexus 6P leak: We have some good news and some bad news…
If there’s one common problem for iPhone and Nexus buyers, it’s storage. Apple and Google aren’t fond of microSD cards, and while the iPhone maker has …
How to speed up iOS 9
Apple’s new iOS 9 platform is already running on an impressive number of iOS devices right out of the gate, but the operating system isn’t entirely …
Here’s when Google will finally unveil the Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P
Rumors said Google will host a special media event on September 29th to unveil a new generation of Nexus devices, including the Nexus 5X and …
Nobody is safe: Major App Store malware breach may affect millions of iPhone users
iOS is safer than Android when it comes to malware attacks, but that doesn’t mean hackers aren’t successfully targeting the iPhone and iPad with malicious …
Apple’s self-driving car sounds like it’s closer to being unveiled than anyone expected
Apple takes its time launching new products, as the company will sometimes reveal in the aftermath of its announcements. Johny Ive and Co. worked on …
Video: The most realistic Solar System model ever requires 7 miles of open land
Remember that Solar System school project you may have built when you were a kid? Remember how crammed together the planets orbiting the sun were? …
16GB iPhone 6s buyers, here’s one neat solution for your storage problems
The 16GB iPhone curse won’t be as bad on the iPhone 6s, and even on older 16GB iOS devices, thanks to Apple’s storage optimizations in …
Samsung’s Galaxy S7 is apparently eying two major iPhone 6s features
The iPhone 6s’ main rival won’t launch until next spring, but the first rumors detailing the Galaxy S7 are already here. A pair of new reports brings …
Video: iOS 9 vs. iOS 8 Speed test on four different iPhone models
Apple’s recently launched iOS 9 update should bring various improvements and fixes to address the numerous complaints with iOS 8. The company promised better performance on …
iPhone 6s: How fast is the new A9 processor?
The iPhone 6s is Apple’s best “S” update in iPhone history, featuring both significantly hardware upgrades and new software improvements. But Apple hasn’t shared all …
iOS 9 vs. iOS 8: How to downgrade to Apple’s ‘old’ iOS
Apple just released iOS 9, an operating system that’s supposed to introduce many performance improvements over last year’s iOS 8, including better storage management and battery …
Did Apple copy its first Android app?
No, it most likely didn’t.
New Nexus 5X announcement tipped to bring exciting Chromecast update
Google is going to announce its 2015 Nexus smartphones during a special media event set for September 29th, and while the new Nexus 5X and …
‘The Martian’ preview: This is what it would be really like to live on Mars
The Martian promises to be one of the hottest movies of the year and a great space film in general, one that’s been made with help from …
Second iPhone 6s launch wave might start as soon as October 2
Apple is currently taking iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus preorders in markets around the world but the company might soon bring the two new …
Scary, sophisticated malware found attacking Cisco routers
Internet-connected devices aren’t having a great week so far. After reports detailed vulnerabilities in Android and iPhone this week, a new security report says that …
Apple will be laughing about the 16GB iPhone 6s all the way to the bank
Apple’s new iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus aren’t significantly more expensive to make than their predecessors, new research shows, which might further explain why …
5 alternate movie endings better than the originals
There’s probably no way that movie endings will ever meet everyone’s expectations, and often you’ll complain about the choices a director made that resulted in ruining …
Did you lose your iPhone? Android can’t help you
One of the worst things that can happen with your smartphone, regardless of operating system, is to lose it or have it stolen. But most …
Apple just released iOS 9 – download it now!
Just as Apple told us last week during the iPhone 6s keynote, iOS 9 is available for download beginning immediately. The new mobile operating system …
New Nexus 5X photos leak, size compared to iPhone 6s and 6s Plus
Google is about to release a pair of new Nexus devices, including the Nexus 5X and the new Nexus 6 (which some may already refer …
iOS 9 update has big potential, but iPhone users may be wary at first
Apple on Wednesday will release new software versions for its iOS devices and the Apple Watch, with the former being highly anticipated by many current …
iOS 9 guide: How to upgrade to Apple’s latest iOS release as smoothly as possible
Apple will release the public version of iOS 9 later today, which means hundreds of millions of compatible devices will line up to get the update. …
iOS 9 will fix a massive iOS vulnerability that silently lets malware apps inside the iPhone
Apple will release the final version of iOS 9 later today, and the software update will bring several new features and performance improvements. On top …
Huge Android lockscreen vulnerability lets you unlock password-protected Lollipop devices
Just because your Android screen is protected by a password doesn’t mean is as safe as you thought it would be. In fact, if you …
Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s ‘Snowden’ movie won’t be released this Christmas
Edward Snowden probably needs no introduction, as long as you’ve been following the news at any point for the last couple of years. The former …
The hilarious Tinder profiles ‘Game of Thrones’ characters would create
Most Game of Thrones fans are anxiously waiting to see whether a certain character will return for more adventures with The Watch in the upcoming …
