Major breakthrough transforms polluted water into drinking water
Removing pollutants from water and soil might be easier than we ever imagined thanks to the work performed by researchers from the University of Regensburg in …
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
T-Mobile wants all messaging to be more like Apple’s iMessage
T-Mobile has a new initiative meant to convince you to switch carriers, an Advanced Messaging system the company says is available “only at T-Mobile.” The new …
Moto X 2015 leak: This is Motorola’s new flagship phone
Motorola will supposedly announce new Android smartphones next week, including a third-generation Moto X flagship handset, as well as a new Moto G version. Motorola’s …
Video: Justin Timberlake and Alfonso Ribeiro do the Carlton dance
What’s the best way to celebrate a not-particularly-exciting golf swing? If you’re Alfonso “Carlton Banks” Ribeiro you do the Carlton dance together with Justin Timberlake.
Jon Stewart tells Obama he’s running out of time to take away America’s guns and declare martial law
President Obama made his final visit to Jon Stewart’s The Daily Show on Tuesday, as the famed host will soon leave Comedy Central’s acclaimed show. …
Watch these adorable baby hedgehogs sneezing
Researchers say that watching funny cat videos is beneficial for your emotional health, but it’s not just cat videos that’ll make you feel better. The …
iPhone users, here’s how to massively prank your Android friends
The Android-vs-iPhone debate is ancient by now, although it’s still a nerd fight that rages on in comments sections around the Internet. But forget for a …
Incredibly cool new Google Maps feature is also terrifyingly scary
Google Maps has a brand-new trick you should know about, but the feature is also terrifyingly scary, as it proves how much information big data …
Galaxy Note 5 release set for August, as Samsung scrambles
A new report from South Korea says that Samsung has indeed moved forward the Galaxy Note 5 announcement and launch dates on account of the …
New James Bond trailer brings major ‘Spectre’ plot details
This October, the 24th James Bond movie will hit theaters, bringing more spy action, new Bond girls and cars. Trailers so far offered teasers of …
Leak: The Galaxy Note 5 may fix the biggest complaint about the Galaxy S6
Samsung is prepping for its next big thing this year, the joint launch of the Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 edge Plus phablets, and a …
Huge leak: This is the OnePlus 2
The OnePlus 2 is undoubtedly one of the most anticipated Android flagship handsets of the year. The company teased some of its specs before its …
Benicio Darth Toro? Acclaimed actor may play main villain in ‘Star Wars: Episode VIII’
A brand new Star Wars movie is coming out this year, but The Force Awakens is only the beginning. Disney and Lucasfilm are reportedly casting …
Brain scans prove love is literally a drug
We keep associating the heart with love, but the fact is that the brain is actually in charge of all our emotions. The brain does …
Here are all the ‘unofficial’ menu items you can order at McDonald’s
You’d think that McDonald’s has enough menu items at any given time to satisfy most fast food tastes out there, but that might not be …
Video: That moment when you realize going backward down a massive water slide was a huge mistake
It’s a hot summer and water slides can be immensely fun, especially the giant Royal Flush at the BSR Cable Park in Waco, Texas. But …
Breakthrough innovation could pave the way for a radically redesigned iPhone
Apple is already looking at ways of radically changing the iPhone design, although we’re virtually certain that any big changes won’t occur this year. However, new …
Life hack: What’s the best programming language to learn first?
So, you heard that some developers make a lot of money with iPhone and Android apps, and you’re thinking about getting a mobile development gig for yourself, …
This hidden trick will make your Android phone even faster
In case you’re looking to get even more mileage from your brand new or old-and-struggling Android device, there’s a hidden trick you can do that should …
Watch this French bulldog sing better than you ever will
Dogs are amazing animals that have many talents, but singing isn’t usually one of them. But two new viral videos show a rather talented French bulldog …
Can the OnePlus Two hold its own against the world’s two best smartphone cameras?
OnePlus will soon unveil its second-generation Android smartphone, which is going to be an affordable flagship device just like its predecessor. Unsurprisingly, the Chinese company …
This tiny gadget gives your iPhone 6 MagSafe charging powers
The magnetic power connector that MacBook users are more than familiar with is a brilliant idea that probably saved many unwanted accidents so far. The …
Check out Nike’s unbelievably cool sneaker zipper for people with disabilities
Nike has an awesome new sneaker design ready for people with disabilities that makes it easier than every for them to take their shoes on and …
Have you ever wondered why your fingers are different sizes?
You probably don’t spend a lot of time thinking about why our hands are so weirdly shaped, but there are scientists who devote plenty of …
Instagram might steal your account to give it to a famous person who also has your name
What happens when you have the same name as a popular football star and you also own a potentially highly coveted Instagram handle? Just ask …
Apple slyly trolls Android with new ‘If it’s not an iPhone’ ad
Apple has a new TV ad out for the iPhone and this time it’s taking an indirect shot at its biggest competitor: Android. As part of the …
World’s most accurate Apple insider reveals new details on Apple’s big fall releases
Apple will soon reveal more details about its most recent quarter, and an analyst who has usually been highly accurate with predictions about unreleased Apple devices …
Surfer fights off a shark in the most nerve-wracking video you’ll see all week
Sharks are amazing, scary beasts capable of furiously ripping through flesh and humans caught in the water with them are usually easy victims. Based on the …
Galaxy Note 5: Stunning concept video shows us the most detailed 3D renders yet
We’re less than a month away from Samsung’s next Unpacked event, assuming the company will indeed launch the Galaxy Note 5 in mid-August. Thus, it’s …
’Suicide Squad’ pictures: How the cast looks compared to the comic book villains
Comic book fans are anxiously waiting for the Suicide Squad movie to hit cinemas next year, as it will be the first DC movie to …
