Galaxy Note 5 leak: High-quality pictures offer our best look yet
Samsung has already confirmed it’s hosting its second Unpacked event of the year on August 13th where it’ll likely unveil both the Galaxy Note 5 and …
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
Moto G specs: Everything you need to know about 2015’s best smartphone bargain
Motorola’s third-generation Moto G (2015) was officially announced on Tuesday during the company’s special media event, and the 2015 budget phone is going to offer users …
Confirmed: Galaxy Note 5 Unpacked event set for August 13th
Rumors about the Galaxy Note 5 launching early were right after all. The phone is going to be unveiled during Samsung’s second major Unpacked event …
OnePlus 2 official: The ultimate flagship smartphone killer is finally here
The second-generation OnePlus handset is finally here. After numerous revelations about the OnePlus 2, as well as unofficial leaks, the company took the wraps off …
Beijing cops shut down huge $19 million counterfeit iPhone factory
Have you ever seen an iPhone on sale with a price that’s too good to be true? It turns out counterfeiting the iPhone is a …
10 simple ways to beat this week’s miserable heat
It’s incredibly hot out there, so you’re probably wondering how to beat the heat other than staying huddled around an air conditioner and gorging on …
These car rental companies still let you rent cars with deadly unfixed recalls
Not all cars are safe, and that’s especially true for rental cars. In light of the massive Fiat Chrysler and Takata recalls, a recent report …
Nike FuelBand settlement pays $15 to $25 for owners
Did you buy one or more FuelBands from Nike or the Apple Store at any point between January 19th, 2012 and June 17th, 2015? If you answered …
Global warming: What the U.S. will look like when Earth’s entire polar ice cap melts
Some say global warming isn’t a real phenomenon, yet 2015 is the hottest year yet — at least since humans began measuring temperatures. The increased heat directly impacts glaciers, …
Dad pulls a Liam Neeson from Taken, leaves perfect threatening note for his teenage kids
Moms and dads everywhere should check out the following threatening note that a fed up father wrote to his teenage kids after they had left …
Is Apple releasing 3 new iPhones this year? New report says it wanted to
There’s a lot of back and forth on the iPhone 6c rumor, and a new report seems to indicate that Apple may have indeed planned …
Boeing 777’s insane landing in a 75MPH windstorm is almost too unnerving to watch
If you thought turbulence can be a scary during flights, then you probably haven’t experienced a windstorm landing. The pilots of a commercial Boeing 777 airplane skillfully …
Galaxy Note 5: Latest leaked images raise more questions than answers
After previous Galaxy Note 5 leaks claimed the handset will have an auto-ejecting S Pen stylus, a new series of images seems to contradict that rumor. …
This might be the most unexpected Galaxy S6 accessory yet
Samsung unveiled a brand new device on Monday, a new monitor that might be the best accessory for the smartphone of the future — but …
iPhone tips: How to prevent shutdowns during hot summer beach days
The summer is in full swing in the northern hemisphere, and this year is the hottest one on record so far. If you’re looking for …
How global warming might be turned into fuel for your car
Scientists from Canada are developing a carbon dioxide (CO2) recycling plant that could suck CO2 out of the air, mix it with hydrogen obtained from …
Tech that changed how you use your iPhone may soon help control everything in your home
Your fingerprint can already do a bunch of things on iPhones that have Touch ID sensors, including unlocking the devices, purchasing content from the App …
Confirmed: $1.52B blockbuster ‘Jurassic World’ is getting a sequel
Jurassic World was a smash hit at the box office and has surpassed $1.52 billion in ticket sales, enough to make it the third highest grossing …
Hangry: Why you get so angry when you’re really hungry
Do you get terribly angry at people when you’re really hungry? Do you know anyone who’s behaving that way when they’re hungry? It turns out …
Scientists have created self-aware robots, but don’t start panicking yet
Scientists have just made a robot that has demonstrated self awareness during a particular test, but that doesn’t mean Judgement Day is coming. We’re probably a …
Watch the military’s new trillion-dollar fighter jet test its cannons for the first time
The F-35 fighter is one expensive military project, but the stealth plane should become a primary weapon for the U.S. and its allies soon. Sure, some …
iPhone 6s: Leak gives us our first look at the new iPhone’s face
Apple’s iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus are already in production, and more images showing purported parts for the new smartphones have surfaced. After the …
100 iPhone apps and games are on sale right now – here’s how to see them all
You’re probably used to seeing quite a few free iPhone app deals on BGR, as we regularly feature some of the best paid apps on …
Keep asking Google Maps ‘Are we there yet?’ and just see what happens
Google Maps is one of the most useful apps on your smartphone, but that doesn’t mean it has to be boring. It turns out Google …
YouTube just fixed the most annoying thing about your homemade videos
YouTube has just fixed the most annoying thing about your homemade iPhone or Android videos — you know, the ones you record when you are foolishly …
Gmail: Google might soon let you buy the personalized email address you always wanted
Google is reportedly working on offering Gmail users a way to customize their email address and turn it into the personalized handle they’ve always wanted. The …
How many calories do I need to burn to lose a pound of fat?
Think you know how many calories you need to burn to lose a pound? If you answered 3,500 calories, you’re wrong, new research shows.
You can find an Airbnb in New York City for just $22 a night, but there’s a huge catch
Looking for a cheap place to crash while visiting New York City? You can certainly look for great deals, but the cheapest options you can …
Running low on free storage in your iPhone? This tiny charger has a brilliant fix
If you happen to run out of storage on your 16GB iPhone or iPad on a regular basis and need access to more local storage, you …
Best Buy finally realized it’s Black Friday in July – here are some of the best deals
Amazon recently celebrated its 20th anniversary with a huge Prime Day deals day that generated record sales. Walmart tried to ruin Amazon’s event by launching its …
