Gorgeous Galaxy Note 5 renders: Our best look yet at Samsung’s new phablet
Samsung will reportedly launch the Galaxy Note 5 during a special media event set for mid-August to beat the iPhone 6s Plus to market, as Apple’s …
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
New ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Lego sets offer hints about what we’ll see in the movie
The seventh Star Wars movie is not here yet, but Lego has already completed two new sets that feature elements from The Force Awakens that reveal …
These tiny fish can survive in volcanoes and they’re the stuff of nightmares
No matter how technologically advanced we are, we keep discovering wondrous and frightening new forms of life. Just recently, a team of scientists discovered some …
Siri, why the heck did you just call the cops?
The following is a very crazy iPhone bug that you should be aware of, as it might come in handy in some situations – though hopefully …
iPhone 6s: Apple’s biggest rival gets ready to lend a helping hand
In a couple of months, Apple will launch two new iPhones that will probably sell extremely well from the moment they become available for preorder. …
Exciting new Microsoft Surface tablet is on track for an October launch
Microsoft is preparing for one of its most critical Windows updates in its history, the Windows 10 release that will be available as a free …
What coffee, alcohol, marijuana and other drugs do to your brain
There are plenty of substances out there that mess with your head. Some are legal, and some aren’t. Some are dangerous, and some are helpful. …
Hilarious video teaches you how to speak fluent Australian
Yes, Australians speak English, but that doesn’t mean you’ll always understand what they’re saying. Lucky for you, in case you’re planning a trip Down Under, …
Crazy iPad Air rumor says this might be the first year without a new 9.7-inch tablet
Apple is expected to launch a bunch of new iPads later this year, including the bigger 12.9-inch iPad Pro that appears to be set for a …
Prime Day: Walmart wants to crash Amazon’s party with huge sales day of its own
It feels like Christmas in July all of a sudden, as various retailers are ready to offer shoppers some insane deals — the kind that you’d …
The world’s first ‘true Android PC’ costs just $20
Google’s vision for Android doesn’t work for everyone, and many OEMs are looking at different ways of using the operating system for improving our computing needs. …
The iPod touch finally gets the big update it deserves as 2015 iPod line launches
iPods might not be as exciting as they used to be, especially following the iPhone revolution that changed the mobile landscape, turning every smartphone into …
Prime Day: Free Amazon credit when you buy your favorite software
Loyal Amazon customers who also happen to be Prime members will probably have a blast today, as the retailer’s massive Prime Day sales event is in …
Insane video shows an emergency airplane landing in the middle of a busy highway
It’s not every day that you see an airplane land on the highway, but that’s exactly what happened over the weekend. The event has been …
Huge leak: Next-gen Nexus phone specs and release timing revealed
Android fans who are interested in buying new Nexus devices probably know that Google might do things a little differently this year. The company is …
Bad news: Galaxy Note 5 might not launch in Europe next month
Samsung is reportedly launching the Galaxy Note 5 and the Galaxy S6 edge Plus on August 21st, at least a month earlier than expected. The …
Ecocapsule gives you the eco-friendly camping experience of the future
Campers who love spending time in nature, or researchers who spend months in the wilderness, are probably looking at all sorts of smart ways to …
These Kondo life hacks will help you declutter your home
Looking for ways to keep your house in better shape than it currently is? Are you desperately looking to declutter your home and make it …
3 ways this tiny new SanDisk chip will significantly improve your next Android phone
One of the problems smartphone owners always complain about is local storage. We can’t have enough of it, and handset makers aren’t really ready to …
Huge SanDisk deal on Amazon: Up to 50% off microSD, flash drives and SSDs
Looking to buy more memory for your Android device or computer? You’re in luck, because SanDisk’s memory products are included in Amazon’s Gold Box Deal of …
Galaxy Note 5 release date revealed in new report
Recent rumors said that Samsung will launch the Galaxy Note 5 a lot earlier than expected, so that the flagship phone will actually have a …
If you don’t want to give your photos to Google anymore, it’ll steal them
Google’s new Google Photos app has a bunch of new features users may appreciate, including automatic categorization and unlimited storage and backup, but the service …
A cord-cutter’s dream come true: Apple finally cracks networks in time for fall Apple TV refresh
Apple might not be working on a standalone TV set of its own, but the company is still interested in changing the way you watch …
Watch live: New Horizons spacecraft reaches Pluto
It took us over nine years to travel more than 3 billion miles through space to reach the farthest planet in our solar system, but we finally made …
Why London police will arrest you for charging your iPhone on a train
You’d think that charging your iPhone or Android handset on a train in London would be perfectly acceptable, but that’s not at all the case. …
This is probably why you snore
Yes, sleeping on your back means you’re more likely to snore and wake up your significant other, which is something you have probably discovered for yourself. …
Life hack: Hidden trick helps you navigate New York’s Central Park without Google Maps
Did you ever get lost in New York’s gorgeous Central Park? If you did, then you have to know there’s an extremely simple trick to …
First ever death-defying quadruple BMX backflip captured on video
Riding a BMX bike might be an easy task for anyone who knows how to handle one, but you’re about to see a video that …
An age-old tradition may die with Windows 10
Microsoft is getting ready to release Windows 10, a new PC operating system that will be available as a free download for a large number of …
Welsh government speaks in Klingon to answer UFO questions
If you’re working for the government, how would you handle UFO-related questions? You could choose to give a non-answer or deny that anything like that even …
