Stunning Photos of Tourist Attractions Captured from Impossible and Illegal Angles
Paris is a popular destination for tourists all year long, with plenty of attractions to offer. Some of its most memorable landmarks include the Eiffel Tower …
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
What If Star Wars Battleships Crashed on Earth?
Imagine for a second that we lived at the same time as the events that took place in Star Wars. And then imagine that regardless of the …
We Now Know Exactly When iOS 8.4 (and Apple Music) Will Be Released
Over the weekend, Apple revealed new details about its music plans for the immediate future, including release information for Apple Music and a new iTunes Match feature …
Why Did the Porcupine Kill the Giant Python?
Because the python ate it. No, this isn’t a joke – it wouldn’t be a good one, either. It turns out that pythons are capable …
Reports Saying Beats Headphones Are Cheap May Have Been Grossly Exaggerated
A prototype engineer made waves on Medium last week after dissecting a pair of Beats by Dre Solo headphones. He suggested that the luxury item …
Miracle Weight Loss Technique? Freeze Your Fat and Poop It Out
Weight loss is an important yet delicate matter to people looking to shed some of that extra weight. There are many “miracle” solutions that don’t exactly …
Hilarious: Seth Meyers and Amy Poehler Slay Sexist Sports Illustrated Contributor
You simply have to love Seth Meyers and Amy Poehler whenever they get together on TV to do one of their hilarious “Really?” Saturday Night Live-style …
Google’s Plan to Bring Free Superfast Wi-Fi to the World Has Begun
Your prayers have been finally answered – that is, if you asked for Google to come to New York City with free Wi-Fi for all. Because that’s …
Lexus Hoverboard: How It Works and Why You Won’t See It in Stores Anytime Soon
A few days ago, a short Lexus video went viral on YouTube, as the luxury carmaker apparently created a real hoverboard called Slide. Thanks to the Back …
Controversial New California Bill Says No Kid Exempt from Vaccination for Religious Beliefs
California has passed an important and controversial new bill that mandates that all children should be vaccinated in order to attend school, regardless of their parents’ personal …
Funny Cat Video: Tough Kitty Stares Down a Mountain Lion
Cats might be a lot tougher than you think they are, as indicated by new series of funny cat videos that went viral on YouTube. First …
Lifehack: Make an Air Conditioner Out of a Cooler for Less Than $50
That unbelievably hot, unbreathable air you keep complaining about these days can quickly be turned into a cool breeze at home for just $50 with …
Video: When in London, Always Stay Away From the Queen’s Guard
Planning to visit London anytime soon? Good, but beware the Queen’s Guard!
Is That Plastic Water Bottle You’re Drinking From Making You Infertile?
There’s no clear answer to that question. Some studies suggest that the abundance of plastic around us may have negative effects on the male reproductive …
Here’s How iOS 9’s Low Power Mode Affects Performance on the iPhone 6
One of the improvements in iOS 9 concerns battery life, as Apple plans to further increase it with help of a Low Power mode that …
Supreme Court Says Same-Sex Couples Nationwide Have the Right to Marry
It’s official: State prohibitions on same-sex marriage violate the Constitution, the Supreme Court has ruled, marking a massive victory for gay rights in America.
Should You Use a Cheesy Pickup Line on That Gorgeous Stranger?
Yes, you’ve seen those pickup lines work time and again… in movies. But should you use a cheesy line like that for what may be …
How to Score Ridiculously Cheap $79 Flights to the Caribbean
You might be melting on the asphalt right now, but that’s not going to last long. Soon, it’ll be fall and then winter – and …
SanDisk’s Insane 200GB MicroSD Is Now Available for Purchase
Unveiled back in March at MWC in Barcelona, SanDisk’s monstrous 200GB microSD card is finally available for purchase, although it’ll cost you about as much …
Windows 10: Forget Disks, Microsoft’s Next OS Might Be Sold on USB Drives
Many current Windows 7 and Windows 8 computer owners will be able to upgrade to Windows 10 this summer free of charge after downloading the …
You’ll Never Guess the New Camera Tech Rumored to Hit Apple’s iPhone 7
Apple has been working on dual-lens cameras for its iPhone for at least three years, a report from China claims, although performance issues and supply …
How Being on the Wrong Flight Turns You Into a Target for Spy Agencies
Spy agencies around the world can collect a massive amount of data from unknowing citizens in their quest to identify terror suspects, and the many Snowden …
Apple Wants Your Friends to Track Your Location Even When You’re Indoors
Apple is continuously working to improve its Maps application and transform it into a better Google Maps alternative, and two newly discovered patents reveal the iPhone …
Did a Game of Thrones Season 6 Audition Tape Just Leak Some of Next Year’s Storyline?
Many Game of Thrones fans have probably seen the terrifying end of season 5 by now and are anxiously waiting to see what’s coming next …
Taylor Swift Says Yes to ‘1989’ on Apple Music
In less than a week after beating Apple with a short public letter, Taylor Swift made up her mind about putting 1989 on Apple Music, …
Mesmerizing Lightning Photos from a Storm-Chasing Instagramer
What do you do when you’re an expert photographer with a passion for storms and lightning? You end up chasing them and posting mesmerizing pictures …
Funny Cat Video: Alaskan Bear Loses Its Mind Over Protective Feline
A study recently revealed that watching videos of funny cats during the day can definitely cheer you up, and improve productivity, even if that means …
Watch Bill Nye Explain Climate Change with Emoji
Climate change isn’t the easiest topic Bill Nye The Science Guy could have chosen to explain with help of emoji, but he did it in …
Video: How to Install iOS 9 Beta 2 Without a Developer Account
Apple just recently released iOS 9 beta 2 alongside Mac OS X and WatchOS beta updates for developers, but that doesn’t mean developers are the only people who …
We Definitely Want to Live on Mars – Here’s How We Plan to Tame the Red Planet
Living on Mars isn’t exactly something we can do today, but future generations might choose to settle there, once we’ve tamed the red planet. To …
