Crazy man in the U.K. wears Batman-like costume, actually saves two people from being mugged
This is no joke: a man in London decided to start helping ordinary citizens the good old “Batman” way. The masked crusader has saved at …
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
Nokia had developed a gorgeous Apple Watch rival… but Microsoft still killed it
The Apple Watch has its flaws, but it’s definitely one of the best smartwatches out there. There aren’t many worthy rivals for it just yet, …
Cool iPhone apps that do amazing things your Android can’t
The iPhone vs Android debate will likely never be settled. Fans of each platform will stubbornly defend their choice and will be unwilling to accept that sometimes …
Video: Hound wipes the floor with Google Now, Siri and Cortana in ‘ultimate’ test
SoundHound’s Hound voice-enabled assistant has proven to be quite a resourceful tool, managing to beat the significantly more famous Google Now, Siri and Cortana in all …
Is it animal cruelty not to feed your Nintendogs?
Remember Nintendogs? In case you don’t, let me quickly refresh your memory: It’s a real-time pet simulation video game Nintendo made for Nintendo DS many …
Video: Wannabe stuntman dumps fire ants on his genitals… and pays the ultimate price
It’s never a good idea to pour fire ants on your genitals, no matter how big a YouTube sensation you want to become. This warning is …
Matt Damon and Ben Affleck sold Good Will Hunting with a fake gay sex scene
Movie fans are probably more than familiar with Good Will Hunting, the blockbuster film written by Matt Damon and Ben Affleck that turned the duo into …
Apple backstage video: The opening number that never made it to WWDC
Apple opened its WWDC 2015 keynote with a strange, hilarious “backstage” video that showed off the purported “opening number that never made it” to the …
So it’s come to this: BlackBerry is reportedly making an Android phone
Hardcore fans might find it hard to accept it, but this doesn’t change the fact that BlackBerry isn’t going to storm back and beat iOS …
Slow left lane drivers, it’s time to speed up or pay the dawdle tax
A study of road rage conducted by GfK on behalf of Expedia revealed that left lane drivers who are driving below the speed limit are …
The real story of a bank robber who willingly went to prison even though police never caught him
Have you ever fantasized about hitting your local bank without getting caught in a perfect bank robbery? Well, it turns out that one man was able …
Google to fix Hangouts with major app update
Google’s Android messaging application is getting a well-deserved update which should fix several design and user interface complaints. A first look at Hangouts 4.0 reveals …
Apple finds a new way to stick it to Google: Hidden ad-blocking feature found on iOS 9
One hidden iOS 9 feature that Apple didn’t detail on stage earlier this week concerns advertising and user tracking. The feature was discovered in Safari mobile developer …
Facebook and Microsoft team to bring virtual reality to the masses
Facebook’s Oculus on Thursday held its special “Step Into The Rift” media event revealing a surprising partnership that’ll make Xbox One and Windows 10 even …
What it takes to jailbreak iOS 9
Apple isn’t the only one working on iOS 9 right now, as hackers from China are already looking to find an untethered jailbreak and release …
Newfound copy of original Star Wars script settles one of the biggest Han Solo debates ever
Warning: spoilers ahead! Those of you who somehow managed not to see Star Wars yet are in for some amazing surprises. And for longtime fans, this …
Good news: Even 8-year-old Macs can run the latest version of OS X
Apple on Monday unveiled OS X El Capitan, its next major update for Macs. The OS brings several performance improvements and new features to the …
iOS 9 vs. Android M: The future of mobile in a side-by-side video
With iOS 9 and Android M available in beta versions, users have already started comparing the main features of Apple’s and Google’s latest operating system …
Regret installing iOS 9? Here’s how to downgrade to iOS 8.3
Apple on Monday released iOS 9 beta 1 to anyone who has access to a developer account, and the company will soon launch a public beta …
CIA turns down the BroBible’s FOIA request to reveal bin Laden’s favorite porn
There are many questions about Osama bin Laden that people might want to have answered, and his adult movie preferences appear to be one of them. …
Bad news, Windows Phone fans: You’ll have to wait a while before you get Windows 10
Microsoft has recently confirmed that Windows 10 is launching on July 29th, but the release doesn’t cover the phone version of the software. However, it …
Amazing GIF: Every Iron Man suit in one single animation
Tony Stark won’t sit still for a moment, especially when it comes to improving his best creation ever: Iron Man. That’s why Stark’s Iron Man suits have …
One of the best new features in iOS 9’s Photos app is straight out of Google Photos
In addition to what Apple was willing to show off on stage at WWDC 2015, more and more hidden iOS 9 features are coming to light …
Amazing deal: This $10 10,000 mAh iPhone 6 battery comes just in time for iOS 9 beta 1
iOS 9 beta 1 on the iPhone 6 isn’t exactly battery-friendly. To deal with this, you have to either uninstall it and get back to iOS 8.3 or …
iOS 9 vs. Android M – The future of mobile in side-by-side pictures
Both Google and Apple have now released developer preview versions of their upcoming mobile operating systems. Coincidentally, both iOS 9 and Android M are focusing primarily on releasing a …
We may have just learned how the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus will combat ‘Bendgate’
Apple is expected to launch two new iPhone models this year, a 4.7-inch iPhone 6s and a 5.5-inch iPhone 6s Plus. Multiple reports have already …
The Instagram site is getting a big redesign this week – see it here before it goes live
If you love taking photos and you pride yourself on your Instagram library, likes and followers, then you’ll be happy to learn that your Instagram photo experience …
‘Spectre’ – Watch the first full-length trailer for new James Bond movie right now
Better scripts, better effects, better cars and weapons, and plenty of gorgeous ladies: that’s Daniel Craig’s James Bond. And Craig is far from being done …
Google Now has just gotten insanely better, and very freaky
For many people, Google Search is the only way to search the web for relevant information about all sorts of topics, and the company has …
WSJ: Apple Music is already the target of an antitrust investigation
One of the most important announcements coming out of this year WWDC conference concerns Apple’s music business. The company on Monday unveiled Apple Music on …
