How a salt water-powered lamp could be your next smartphone charger
In theory, it will soon be possible for you to charge your iPhone or any other USB-equipped mobile device with a lamp that’s powered by salt water. …
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
What it’s like to survive a 500-mile solo paddling journey in the Arctic
Robert Shuman is the name of a daring 22-year-old man who took on an incredible challenge: paddle 500 miles in the Arctic waters of Canada’s …
We need this now: Unreleased Nexus 5 update imagined in stunning concept video
Google is expected to launch two Nexus handsets this year, a new LG Nexus 5 and a Huawei phablet. After the former appeared in a series …
Upcoming new iPhone feature could make you fall in love with Siri all over again
I absolutely hate the concept of voicemails. I don’t want to leave you one or listen to yours. Texting is definitely a better way of …
Huge leak: Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 Edge Plus press renders and specs
In less than two weeks, Samsung will unveil new Galaxy smartphones, including the Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 Edge Plus, during a special Unpacked …
World’s most accurate Apple insider predicts significant iMac update
Apple is expected to launch new iMac models this quarter that will be even better than their predecessors when it comes to processors and display …
Watch: The only alarm you won’t be able to snooze
Having trouble waking up in the morning? There are countless alarm apps that will make sure you wake up on time for work… provided, of course, …
Giant Windwheel houses 72 apartments, makes its own energy, and can power 1,000 homes
You probably have no idea what the picture above actually depicts. For your information, it’s a concept of a Windwheel building that will house 72 apartments …
Video: 1,000 Italians banded together to convince the Foo Fighters to play their small town
It might not work every time, but a new video shows you one way to convince your favorite band or artist — in this case, the …
The ultimate Windows 10 cheat sheet: Everything you need to know
More than 14 million people have already upgraded to Windows 10, but you might not be one of them. You’re probably scared that things will go …
Game Of Thrones executive producer finally reveals Jon Snow’s fate
Yes, Jon Snow is dead, and many people know that already, including Game of Thrones fans who haven’t even seen the most recent episode of HBO’s tremendously popular …
Windows 10 shares your Wi-Fi password with all your friends – stop it using this guide
Windows 10 is the much-needed upgrade that PC users have been waiting for ever since Microsoft promised it would fix its numerous blunders in Windows 8. …
It looks like the iPhone 6s is actually going to be a game-changer
The iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus are both expected to come with support for Force Touch gestures, a brand new way of interacting with …
Tom Cruise: New ‘Mission: Impossible’ movie starts shooting next summer
Tom Cruise’s Mission: Impossible movies are always fun to watch. They might not win the Oscar for the best motion picture, but they’re packed with …
Windows 10 is already on 14 million PCs, and the rush to upgrade is far from over
Windows 10 is probably the most exciting Windows update we’ve seen in years. A massive number of Windows 7 and Windows 8 users have already …
WSJ: How Google wants to fix its broken Glass
Google has admitted its beta Glass launch was a mistake, but that doesn’t mean the company is giving up on the project. Google has stopped …
Hackers can now crack Wi-Fi enabled ‘smart’ sniper rifles
If a device is connected to a wireless network, chances are some talented hackers will find a way to take advantage of its software flaws …
Watch these stunning YouTube 360 virtual reality videos right now
YouTube 360 videos are the closest thing to virtual reality that you can experience on your computer right now that don’t require any sort of …
Which state would win if America declared war on itself? A former Marine has the answer
Ever wondered which U.S. state would emerge as the winner if a war broke out between all the American states? What if there was no USA …
An insane person’s guide to ditching Windows 10 and going back to Windows 8.1
So, you’ve installed Windows 10 on your laptop, tablet or desktop and for some reason, you don’t like what Microsoft has done to fix the …
Forget the blue screen of death, Windows 10 has the silliest error message yet
It looks like Windows 10 has fixed a lot of issues users had with Windows 7 and Windows 8, even though not all pre-release bugs …
Microsoft has already released its first big Windows 10 update – here’s how to get it
Windows 10 was released just yesterday — follow these steps to avoid waiting in line if you still haven’t received your upgrade confirmation — but there’s already …
Where’s the best pizza in America?
There’s never a bad time to eat pizza, especially since there are so many crazy ways of cooking this tasty meal. However, pizza fans looking for …
Motorola figured out how to fix the most annoying thing about Android
Motorola announced brand new Android hardware on Tuesday, including the sleek and affordable Moto X Pure Edition phablet and the significantly updated budget-friendly Moto G. But …
The latest big iPhone 6s leak brings some bad news along with it
Apple will launch the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus at some point in mid-September, with the devices already in production, according to some reports. …
High-res Galaxy Note 5 renders show us what the next major Android phablet will look like
Samsung has already confirmed it’s hosting a special media event on August 13th, just like recent reports claimed. At the press conference, it’ll likely unveil …
New Nexus 5 leak: This might be our first look at the phone’s case
Google is widely expected to release two new Nexus handsets this year, including a new LG Nexus 5 and a Huawei Nexus phablet. Both devices have …
Every WhatsApp and Viber user is going to love Google’s latest Google Now feature
If you happen to love Google Now and spend plenty of time on your smartphone texting, you should know that Google is rolling out a …
LG’s total Q2 smartphone profit is only enough money to buy 235 iPhones
It must be annoying to sell a boatload of smartphones and not make any serious money off them. Just ask LG! The Korean company’s second-quarter …
Edge: The story of how Microsoft’s Windows 10 Chrome browser killer came to be
Microsoft Edge, the brand-new browser shipping with Windows 10, is by far one of the most important features of the new operating system right alongside …
