The world’s first virtual reality amusement park is being built in Utah
Many companies are already working on a variety of virtual reality projects and the future certainly looks bright for the technology. Oculus Rift, Valve, Samsung, …
Chris Smith has been covering consumer electronics ever since the iPhone revolutionized the industry in 2008. When he’s not writing about the most recent tech news for BGR, he brings his entertainment expertise to Marvel’s Cinematic Universe and other blockbuster franchises.
Outside of work, you’ll catch him streaming almost every new movie and TV show release as soon as it's available.
Articles by Chris Smith
The Apple Watch is actually good for your health
The Apple Watch is a great device for a lot of things, most notably fitness. Just like other smartwatches and fitness bands, the Watch can …
The best hidden Apple Watch trick and why you need to know about it
The Apple Watch is an amazing wearable device, even though it has certain flaws such as battery life and third-party app performance. The device also has …
Expect at least two more ‘edgy’ Samsung phones by the end of the year
The Galaxy S6 edge was so well received by the public this year that Samsung reportedly had to increase production to keep up with demand. In fact, …
These iPhone cases double your battery life – and you can get them for 80% off right now
If you’ve updated an older iPhone to iOS 8, there’s a good chance that it’s hurting your battery life. But, luckily, you can do something …
Watch: A brand-new Minions trailer reveals more hilarious plot details
Despicable Me fans are probably antsy to see the spinoff film Minions when it comes out, but until it launches on July 10th we’ve been granted one …
European carriers are planning to hurt Google where it matters most
European carriers are apparently working on deploying technology that could filter out mobile ads on smartphones and tablets operating on their networks, a move that …
New leak claims the iPhone 6s will deliver an upgrade Apple fans have wanted for years
A recent report from an analyst with a good track record at predicting Apple’s next steps revealed some details about the upcoming iPhone 6s and …
You’ll see Google’s cute self-driving car on public roads this summer
Google on Friday surprisingly announced that its own self-driving car will soon be ready for public testing. No, you won’t be able to start using one yourself, …
Motorola’s next budget phone might be more exciting than you think
Launched in 2013 as a budget option for smartphone buyers looking for affordable devices, the Moto G became a quick hit in various markets, especially emerging ones. …
Meet Brease, the device that gives you your own personal cloud
Internet users have plenty of options for cloud storage, and many of them are quite affordable. But it might be even cheaper to control your own …
This hidden Apple Watch trick will totally improve your Digital Touch game
One of the cooler Apple Watch features is something called Digital Touch, which lets you share doodles, taps or heartbeats with fellow Apple Watch owner. And guess what, Watch …
My Apple Watch’s battery lasted for 41 hours on a charge, and I didn’t like it one bit
I’ve now spent three weeks with the Apple Watch, a device that’s slowly changing the way I use my iPhone. The device has one major drawback though, …
Android fans might finally get the Nexus 5 successor they’ve dreamt of this year
It’s been nearly two years since Google and LG teamed up to create the highly acclaimed Nexus 5, and now a new report claims Android …
This is the Galaxy S6 Active
A recent leak claimed to show images of Samsung’s third distinct Galaxy S6 model, the Galaxy S6 Active. The Android handset maker has yet to announce the …
The people behind BitTorrent made a messaging app to protect you from spying
BitTorrent has released a new application that lets you safely communicate with friends without worrying that anyone could spy on any of your messages. Called …
T-Mobile is offering Samsung fans a deal that might be too good to pass up
T-Mobile is preparing a new special Samsung deal for customers looking to purchase both a top Galaxy handset and a tablet while offering qualifying buyers …
Reporter turned undercover UberX driver reveals what it’s really like to drive for Uber
To make $90,000 a year, an UberX driver would have to work “27 hours a day, 365 a year.” That’s what one reporter learned after going undercover …
Great deals: 3 top-shelf Android phones are cheaper than ever right now
One of the great things about top Android smartphones is that the older they get, the more affordable they become, since newer models come along and …
Video: Ultra-slim ‘iPhone Air’ concept imagines an impossibly sleek next-gen iPhone
With about four more months to go until Apple launches the new iPhone 6s models, reports are already starting to offer more details regarding Apple’s iPhone plans for …
Consumer Reports: Galaxy S6’s iPhone features make it a worse choice than Galaxy S5
The Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge are widely seen as some of the best Android smartphones money can buy this year, and certainly the …
Galaxy S6 and S6 edge will receive a big Lollipop update in the next few weeks
The Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge will both receive a an update to a new Lollipop version, a Canadian carrier has revealed, just as …
Leaked photos may reveal new waterproof version of the Galaxy S6
Samsung’s third Galaxy S6 version, the Galaxy S6 Active that many reports claimed it’s coming, has been photographed in the wild. The company is not …
FreedomPop’s free cell phone service now available in Europe
There’s a new mobile offer that Europeans looking for even more affordable cellphone service should know about. After selling free mobile service to American smartphone buyers …
How to (sort of) run Windows on your iPad
Windows PC owners who also happen to own an iPad may have wondered whether they’d be able to use the tablet as a second display for …
We finally know when the new X-Files TV series will premiere
All the X-Files fans who were hoping FBI agents Mulder and Scully would one day return were probably more than excited to hear that Fox committed to a …
Watch: New trailer gives us our first look at the ‘Minority Report’ TV series
Steven Spielberg’s 2002 film Minority Report now has a TV series that further expands on the story in the original movie. The upcoming new show is also called …
You can now shop at Walmart inside an iPhone messaging app
Facebook isn’t the only company that’s bringing more and more complex features to its messaging app that go beyond the app’s main purpose. Just like …
Gigantic case promises to turn your iPhone 6 into an iPad mini – but is it too good to be true?
Have you ever wanted the ability to transform your smartphone into a tablet? If so, there’s a new accessory called Isocase that’s trying to raise …
New photos reveal the interface from Samsung’s unreleased Apple Watch killer
After releasing a variety of smartwatch models at a rushed pace, Samsung is finally taking its time developing its next wearable, a Tizen-based smartwatch that’s …
