10 Myths About Washing Your Car
Who knew that washing your car was so complicated? Car enthusiast blog Jalopnik put together a handy list of myths about washing your precious car that …
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
Why We Care That Kangaroos Are Lefties
Believe it or not, kangaroos have dominant hooves just like humans have dominant hands, as an extensive study conducted on wild marsupials convinced researchers a kangaroo …
Funny Cat YouTube Videos: You Really Should Be Watching More of Them
A new study says that watching funny cat videos on YouTube is good for you and you should do it as often as possible, regardless of …
Google’s Photos App Creates Crazy Images That Look Like Mesmerizing, Surreal Dreams
Who said a computer can’t dream? Well, not exactly dream, but imagine and create things out of the things it sees. That’s what Google’s neural …
Video: Chinese Contractor Builds 57-Story Skyscraper in Less than 3 Weeks
Mini Sky City is the name of a brand-new 57-story skyscraper in China that was built in just 19 days, an amazing accomplishment for the …
Awesome iPhone Trick: Record Your Screen With a Mac for Free
A hidden iOS 9 feature that Apple hasn’t really explained is ReplayKit, and it’s one that many gamers, developers and other iOS users will appreciate. …
You Can Buy a Fully Functional Russian Tank, but There are Things You Need to Know
Some people would say that buying functional tanks might be a peculiar hobby, but apparently people buy these machines to drive around their properties all the …
Video: Simple Lifehack Helps You Fall Asleep in 60 Seconds
Having trouble sleeping? Like you, there are many people whose lives are affected by various sleeping disorders. Falling asleep quickly might be one of the issues you …
Video: Jon Stewart Drops Comedy, Blasts Reaction to Charleston Shooting
Brilliant comedian Jon Stewart, who’s on his way out at The Daily Show, gave an impressive performance during last night’s show, dropping the comedy in a …
German Man Takes Revenge on Ex-Wife by Sawing Everything They Own in Half, Selling It on eBay
Everybody handles breakups differently, and a German man has found a hilarious (albeit demented) out-of-the-box way to express his anger with his ex-wife. The two …
Taylor Swift’s 1989 Album Is Too Cool for Apple Music, Not Just Spotify
After pulling her albums from Spotify not too long ago, arguing that music should be consumed as albums, Taylor Swift is about to do the …
You Can Blame Your Smartphone for Those ‘Searing’ Headaches
Last November, I half-jokingly said that the iPhone might be killing you softly while talking about two medical studies that detailed smartphone-related conditions. In particular, one of them …
Fashion Designer Makes Awesome MacBook-like Printed Portfolio
Many professionals including designers are using Apple computers for job-related purposes, and a fashion designer has just created what very well might be one of …
Greatest Study Ever Reveals Coffee May be Good for Your Penis
This goes to all men out there: You really should drink more coffee, regardless of whether you like it or not. In fact, if you …
Tiny Gadget Adds a Killer Camera to Your iPhone 6… For a Price
The iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus are seen as two of the best camera phones in the world, but one company has figured out …
iOS 9 – I Accidentally Discovered a Great Hidden Feature
iOS 9 beta 1 has revealed many hidden features that Apple didn’t even mention on stage including a slew of useful tricks that should further improve …
Huge Apple Watch 2 Leak Reveals 4 Brand New Features
Apple is reportedly already working on the Apple Watch 2, even though the first-generation wearable has just started selling in stores, after being available mostly …
Ad Blockers – Former Googler Will Sell Tech to Punch Through All of Them
The ad-blocking cat and mouse game Internet users and content publishers are playing online is about to get more interesting, as a former Googler apparently …
Watch the First Trailer From ‘Minions’ Creators’ New Movie
What do pets do when they’re left alone in the house all day long, after their owners go to work? That’s one question animation studio …
Hilarious: Zookeepers Using Chris Pratt’s Raptor Crowd Control from Jurassic World
You don’t have to see Jurassic World, a movie that just set the record for opening weekend revenue, to be familiar with a specific scene …
Orlando Bloom – Secretly Trolling Us in ‘Lord of the Rings’ Movies?
We’ve all seen Orlando Bloom star in both the Lord of the Rings saga and in The Hobbit trilogy, but have we really paid attention …
6 Awesome iPhone and Android Games Announced at E3 2015
I’m not what you’d call a hardcore gamer, but I definitely play lots of mobile games of all types and I’m already very excited to …
We’re Running out of Water
It’s not happening today or tomorrow, but we’re slowly running out of water, new NASA data shows. Looking down at the planet using its GRACE satellites …
Game of Thrones – Hilarious Happy Birthday From the Night’s Watch (VIDEO)
What do you do when you happen to be part of the Night’s Watch and it’s your kid’s birthday? You get everyone else to wish …
Insider Says iPhone 6s Design Won’t Be Exactly Like iPhone 6 – Here Are the 3 Main Changes
Apple is widely expected to launch two new iPhone 6s versions this fall that’ll be very similar to their predecessors when it comes to overall design. …
Superhero Dad Jumps on Stolen SUV, Saves Son Trapped Inside
A man in Georgia on Sunday jumped on a moving SUV to save his 8-year-old son, after a teenager raced off with the car while …
These GIFs Will Show You the Best New Features in iOS 9
Intended to be an update that’ll deliver increased stability and an improved user experience, iOS 9 has a bunch of interesting new features, including a variety …
Next-Gen Nexus Phone Details Seemingly Confirmed by Huawei Employee
A Huawei employee in the U.K. familiar with the company’s plans has seemingly confirmed that Huawei is indeed working with Google on one of the two …
‘Fbomb’ Site Shows You Everywhere in the World People Are Dropping F-bombs on Twitter
You you ever felt a burning desire to track f-bombs posted to Twitter on a map? No? Neither have I, but if we wanted to, we could do it …
18-Year-Old Shot Dead After Using ‘Find My Smartphone’ App
Jeremy Cook died on Sunday in London from multiple gunshot wounds from suspects who were in possession of his lost phone, which he was able …
