Watch the world’s highest and craziest backwards basketball shot
We’ve all seen awesome basketball shots, and we’ve seen incredible backwards shots on the court. However, a team of basketball enthusiasts who like dropping balls from …
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
iPhone 6s upgrade: Now is the time to sell your ‘old’ iPhone 6 for the best possible price
You might be one of the millions of buyers eying the upcoming iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus launch, which means you might also be …
Toshiba has a crazy Retina MacBook killer: 4K 12.5-inch display, USB-C and Windows 10
Apple’s 12-inch Retina MacBook is a head-turner, in spite of its perceived lack of performance (and perceived lack of ports). The ultra-portable laptop comes with …
iPhone 7 tipped to return to display tech Apple ditched not long ago
Next week, Apple will unveil the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus, two of the most anticipated handsets of the year. Many reports have already …
New Retina Macbook, MacBook Pro and Air will be faster and more energy-efficient than ever
It’s fairly easy to assume that Apple’s next-gen MacBooks will be better than predecessors considering that each generation of new laptops brings several improvements. However, …
Google’s third-gen Nest thermostat is here: Same price, smarter software
Google quietly released its third-generation Nest Learning Thermostat on Tuesday. The device is smart enough to learn what you like, and should pay for itself …
Google Maps for Android gets a welcome navigation UI change
Google continues to release new features for the Android version of its Google Maps application. After bringing Street View to Google Maps on Android only a few …
I think I’ve figured out how much the new Nexus 5 will cost
Recent leaks have suggested that Google’s 2015 Nexus 5 handset will be a lot more affordable than last year’s pricey Nexus 6. While actual pricing …
NASA posts amazing New Horizons Pluto flyby video on Instagram
After one space aficionado created a gorgeous timelapse video a few weeks ago that showed us NASA’s entire New Horizons’ Pluto mission fly by in 16 seconds, the space …
New report squashes your dreams of a 32GB entry-level iPhone 6s
Soon after Apple released iOS 8 last year, it became abundantly clear to many users that a 16GB device isn’t going to cut it any …
iPhone 6s Plus leak: Display assembly photos give us a closeup look at Force Touch
In just a little over a week, Apple will announce a slew of new products, including the iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus and Apple TV. We’ve already …
New Nexus 5 and Nexus 6 cases leak, seem to confirm one major new feature
Thanks to numerous leaks we already know a lot about Google’s upcoming new Nexus 5 and Nexus 6 devices. They’re made by LG and Huawei, and they …
Netflix, beware: Apple lost the bid for ‘Top Gear’ but it’s working on in-house TV and movie projects
Soon after the BBC fired Top Gear’s Jeremy Clarkson, it became clear the highly praised TV show will move to a different home, even if …
This versatile 15-in-1 Travel Jacket is Kickstarter’s most funded piece of clothing at $7.2M
Remember the MacGyver Travel Jacket that has 15 compartments that each have their own designated functions? It turns out that so many people loved the idea of …
These hit movies are switching from Netflix to Hulu in October
Netflix offers you fast access to a garden variety of movies and TV shows that you can instantly watch from the comfort of your home, …
Watch the first trailer for Will Smith’s ‘Concussion,’ the movie that’s scaring the NFL
You probably can’t wait to see Will Smith as Deadshot in the upcoming the Suicide Squad action movie, but the actor has one more exciting …
See this Yoda weight calculation experiment you must
How much does Yoda weigh? That’s probably a question you hardly think about. It doesn’t really matter how big he is, or how much he …
Apple teams with Cisco in another major bid to conquer the workplace
After the huge IBM deal Apple inked not too long ago, the company has struck a similar deal with another gigantic corporation, Cisco Systems, which …
Four-day work weeks are growing in popularity and you’ll absolutely love them
Being stuck in an office five days a week for at least eight hours a day doesn’t necessarily make you more productive, as there are …
Major new Nexus 5 leak claims specs are at ‘sub-flagship’ level
The 2015 Nexus 5 is likely going to be an exciting device for Android fans looking to run Marshmallow as soon as possible after release …
Just in time for iPhone 6s launch: Android Wear now supports iOS
Google on Monday quietly announced that Android Wear is indeed getting iOS support, which means all existing and future Android Wear devices can be paired with iOS, as long …
Largest Apple account theft ever discovered – how to tell if you’re affected
Apple’s walled iOS garden is more resistant to malware than Android, though there are still malware apps that can take advantage of Apple’s mobile operating system. A …
T-Mobile CEO declares war on ‘thieves’ who are ‘stealing’ tethered LTE data
How can someone steal something that’s unlimited? That’s a question you might ask when hearing that T-Mobile has started a war on data hogs who …
Anxious iPhone 6s accessory maker is ready to sell new cases for the Rose Gold iPhone
The iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus haven’t been officially announced but many details about Apple’s upcoming smartphones have been leaked, including reports describing their purported …
iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus: Leaked pricing paints grim picture for your wallet
Apple earlier this week confirmed that its iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus event will take place on September 9th, just as a report predicted …
Our best look yet at BlackBerry’s first Android phone
For the first time in years, BlackBerry will actually launch handsets that will actually appeal to someone beyond BlackBerry diehards. After trying various things to …
Confirmed: ‘Prometheus 2’ is Ridley Scott’s next movie after ‘The Martian’
The Martian looks like one of the most exciting movies of the year though it may face some tough competition at the box office this fall. Directed by …
Apple has some wild ideas for improving your iPhone’s headphones
Apple will unveil the iPhone 6s in less than two weeks that we hope will bring over a slew of improvements, both big and small. But the …
iPhone 6s launch: These are the 5 iPhones Apple will be selling in September
Apple will announce the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus on September 9th, with the devices expected to go a little over a week later …
Leak: A closer look the most important new feature in the iPhone 6s
The web is buzzing with iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus and iPhone 6c leaks, and there are less than two weeks to go until Apple launches …
