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 …
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
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 …
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 …
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 …
