Google Maps gets another cool new feature that has nothing to do with navigation
Google Maps is one of the most used mobile and desktop apps around but not all of its awesome features are necessarily meant to prevent …
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 leak: Major details revealed on the device’s camera
Apple is a few short weeks away from its fall iPhone event where it’ll announce at least two new smartphones, including the iPhone 6s and the …
Huge leak: The first real photos of 2015’s Nexus 6
Not long ago, what seemed to be the first real photo of the new Nexus 5 leaked and it showed a device that resembled the …
Nexus 5 photo leak points to a significant front-facing camera upgrade
In the very near future, Google will launch two new Nexus devices, including the new LG Nexus 5 and the Huawei Nexus 6. Many leaks …
Apple announces a program to replace blurry iPhone 6 Plus cameras
Apple finally acknowledged that there’s a slight problem with certain iPhone 6 Plus models that affects one of the most important features of the phone: The …
Meet iBackPack, the tech-friendly backpack of your dreams
Whether you’re shopping for a new backpack for school, or you’re looking to find the perfect bag to use as a carry-on item on your …
Google Maps for Android has an awesome new feature – download the update right now
Google is at it again: The company has thought of a different way it can improve one of its best mobile applications, and you can …
2015 Nexus 5 hasn’t even been announced but you can already buy a case for it
The new LG Nexus 5 is one of the two new handsets Google is reportedly releasing in 2015. The device has been featured in countless …
Hoping to get Android 6.0 Marshmallow on your new Samsung phone soon? Good luck
The final version of Android 6.0 Marshmallow will be released in the coming months and we expect the newest Nexus devices will be the first …
Watching glass get 3D printed is absolutely mesmerizing
Advanced 3D printing technology lets us quickly create various objects, including real buildings and cars, but one of the most unusual uses for 3D printing …
State highways’ brilliantly simple plan to stop stoners from stealing ‘420’ mile markers
Interstate 420-mile markers are apparently such popular trophies among stoners that some states have decided to take a unique and unexpected measure to stop the …
How to fix a major Galaxy Note 5 flaw with one smart portable device
Even before Samsung the Galaxy Note 5 became official, rumors suggested the phone would lack a microSD slot and a removable battery, which are two features many …
NASA confirms we won’t all be killed by an asteroid next month
What do you do if you’reNASA and have to fight off a crazy rumor that says the planet will be hit Armageddon-style by an asteroid …
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 …
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 …
