Huge leak: This is the new ‘Nexus 5X’
The phone you see in the image above is the Google “Nexus 5X,” which currently happens to be the running name for the 2015 version of …
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
NYT: New Apple TV will rival Xbox One and PS4, but with a big twist
A revamped Apple TV device is going to be one of the new products Apple unveils on stage during its enormous media event on Wednesday. …
Key iPhone 6s upgrade tipped to improve voice calls and video recordings
Many secrets about Apple’s iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus devices have already been spilled, albeit unofficially, but a new detail just emerged from a …
Exoskeleton lets paralysed man walk again using his own muscles
Paralysis is one condition modern medicine has yet to overcome, but many research projects are looking at ways of restoring mobility to accident victims. In fact, …
Meet the major breakthrough that could end iPhone battery complaints for good
What’s the worst thing about our smartphones? You guessed it: Battery life. We travel with chargers, battery packs and/or spares, and we constantly chase plugs and …
Game-changing Apple TV, cheaper gold Watch and an iPad keyboard all coming at iPhone 6s event
With all the leaks we’ve seen about next week’s big Apple event, it seems like the iPhone maker will not have that many surprises for …
How it works: Inside the BB-8 Star Wars drone that’s blowing everyone’s mind
The new Star Wars movie isn’t even out yet, and we already have a character that we totally love: the spinning BB-8 drone that’s even cuter …
The most important Windows 10 update yet is coming in November – here’s what we know so far
Windows 10 is Microsoft’s hottest new product, with tens of millions of Windows users having installed it in the first month after release. Of course, …
Spotify fixes controversial privacy policy with language you can understand – here’s what you need to know
Two weeks ago, Spotify updated its privacy policy with language that ignited a wave of backlash from faithful users, as the company almost suggested it’ll …
Google finally starts fixing Chrome’s memory-hogging, battery-killing features
It may be one of the best Internet browsers you can get your hands on, but it can also be pretty annoying, especially when it …
One of Google Maps’ most beloved features gets an entirely separate app of its own
Google just released a brand “new” app for Android devices that should further improve your navigation and directions Google Maps experience. The feature is hardly …
Apple asked to not call its new phone the ‘iPhone 6s’ for the silliest possible reason
Apple’s next iPhone will likely be named iPhone 6s. The company is expected to launch an “S” generation of iPhones every two years, following a major …
Watch: Six Flags has an insanely scary new ‘4D’ roller coaster for you
Think you’ve ridden on intimidating roller coasters before? That’s because you haven’t yet ridden on Total Mayhem, a scary new roller coaster that’ll be available to …
Kid hilariously pranks his parents with a simple iPhone tweak
So your parents both have iPhones and you want to play an awesome prank on them? We have the perfect example for you that was …
Watch: Ringing iPhone hypnotizes ants better than Ant-Man
No, it’s not an invisible Paul Rudd playing Ant-Man that’s controlling the ants in the viral video below. Instead, it’s a simple iPhone that’s doing …
Leaked photos of fully assembled iPhone 6s confirm one of the worst things about it
Apple won’t make the iPhone 6s even slimmer than its predecessors, a new leak suggests, seemingly confirming previous reports that suggested the 2015 iOS smartphone …
Apple still planning massive iPhone 6s launch, tips major component supplier
Avid to win Apple iPhone orders and keep the company as customers, suppliers rarely comment about the company’s plans regarding upcoming products. And when they …
16GB iPhone 6s ‘confirmed’ as this year’s cheapest new iPhone, says accurate Apple insider
After plenty of back and forth on Apple’s storage plans for the iPhone 6s, more and more reports have indicated that the Cupertino-based giant is …
Check out Asus’ gorgeous and very affordable Windows 10 computer-on-a-stick
Who said you have to buy an expensive new laptop or desktop to enjoy Microsoft’s recently launched Windows 10 operating system? There are other, more …
iPhone converted 27% of Android users in 5 top European markets this summer
With the iPhone 6s launching in fall, you’d expect iPhone 6 sales to slow down during the summer months. While that may be the case, …
ASUS unveils its answer to Google’s OnHub router
The recently unveiled OnHub wireless router is one of the most surprising products to come from Google this year. In case you haven’t heard yet, the …
Hulu is finally matching Netflix’s streaming experience, but wants more money for it
Remember that rumor that said Hulu may soon charge extra for a feature that Netflix users get for free? Well, it turns out it was …
This crazy phablet is actually a full-fledged Windows 10 computer
Next time you’re shopping for a portable Windows 10 computer remember this name: Acer Jade Primo. Announced at IFA 2015 in Berlin, Germany, the Jade …
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 …
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 …
