Xbox One: How to transfer your old Xbox 360 save files to the new console
If there’s one way the Xbox One is much better than the PlayStation 4 – at least right now – it’s that Microsoft announced backwards compatibility …
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
‘We love Google, but we fear Google’ – the full story of Google’s $6B EU nightmare
“We love Google, but we fear Google,” Vodafone CEO Vittorio Colao said during a high-profile debate that Eric Schmidt lost badly to one of the …
How a 16-year-old used a hacked printer to create an insanely fast heart disease test
A 16-year-old inventor came up with a clever way to detect heart disease faster and cheaper than before. The method involves a hacked printer that …
Apple wants to bring more of its own apps to Android… but why?
Microsoft might not be the only major mobile player that’s invading other mobile ecosystems, as Apple is also looking to build more mobile apps on …
Windows 10: Whatever you do, don’t buy Microsoft’s new $15 DVD player app
Satya Nadella’s Microsoft’s is an exciting company that looks nothing like the old Microsoft – you know, except for those moments when it does. Windows …
Watch Tesla’s seriously creepy robotic charger plug into a car by itself
Remembering to plug in your Tesla at night for charging isn’t something that most Tesla owners forget on a regular basis. Nonetheless, Tesla is working …
Critical iPhone security bug allows hackers to install spy apps without you ever knowing
It’s common knowledge that the iPhone is safer than Android when it comes to certain hacks. But that doesn’t mean talented hackers can’t trick Apple’s operating system, …
Major Nexus 5 leak may reveal full specs and pricing
This year Google will launch two different Nexus handsets, the first time it’s launched two phones in one year. A couple of new reports offer more …
Apple’s iMessage encryption promises may have been false
If you listen to Apple’s statements about protecting iMessage and FaceTime communications, you’d think Apple has the best encryption game in town. Not only that, but Apple isn’t …
Huge deal: Galaxy S6 and S6 edge up to $200 cheaper at T-Mobile
In case the high price of the Galaxy S6 or Galaxy S6 edge has prevented you so far from buying Samsung’s best smartphone yet, then …
Windows 10: Everything you need to know about Cortana
One of the main features of Windows 10 is Microsoft’s voice-based virtual assistant Cortana, which has been ported from Windows Phone to the desktop. In …
Your favorite websites can now track you through your smartphone battery
With all the talk about various devices being able to track you for different purposes – the hottest privacy-related topic in town concerns Windows 10 …
Energy-boosting life hacks that don’t involve caffeine or sugar
Your busy work schedule and complex lifestyle take a massive toll on your body: You’re often exhausted during the day and feel like you have …
The most important Windows 10 security settings for guarding your privacy
So you’re one of the millions of Windows users who have upgraded to Microsoft’s latest operating system and you’ve heard that the company tracks and collects …
Video: See Lexus’ real-life hoverboard in action for the first time
Yes, the Lexus Slide hoverboard is real. And yes, the teaser videos showed an actual skateboard-like gadget that hovers above the ground, just like Marty …
iPhone 7 memory: SanDisk and Toshiba have crazy-fast 3D NAND storage for next-gen iPhones
Apple will have its iPhone 6s smartphones in stores in mid-September, but a new announcement from a pair of leading hardware suppliers seems to shed some light on …
Meek Mill slams Drake with second freestyle diss
For those keeping score at home, it’s two even in the Meek Mill vs. Drake dispute. Both rappers came up with a pair raps after starting …
The one Windows 10 tweak every user needs: ‘GodMode’
There are plenty of Windows 10 tips and tricks that you should be aware of – check our Windows 10 cheat sheet to learn about many …
This is the processor that’ll power the main iPhone 6s rivals next year
Qualcomm had a rough year when it comes to its flagship processor. The Snapdragon 810 came with overheating problems that some Android device makers acknowledged …
These are the amazing National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest winners
The images you’re about to see weren’t created artificially by Photoshop masters. They’re actual pictures taken by the winners of the National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest. The …
Epson may have just fixed the most annoying issue with cheap printers
Ink printers are such an annoying thing to deal with, especially when you have to constantly replace cartridges. Thankfully Epson seems to be fully aware of this, …
New trailer for ‘The Martian’ imagines what a NASA mission to Mars would really be like
The Martian might be the most interesting space movie hitting cinemas this year, and the new film has a brand-new trailer you should check out. …
Bionic eye implant restores partial vision to woman who’s been blind for years
After 13 years of darkness, Carmen Torres has received a miraculous bionic eye implant that can restore her vision. The device won’t actually allow her …
London to New York in 1 hour? Airbus might be working on a plane faster than the Concorde
Travelers who regularly fly from the U.S. to Europe and back should be thrilled to hear that Airbus might be developing a brand new superfast …
Apple will reportedly launch 3 brand new iPhones next year, and the first could launch soon
Earlier this year, rumors claimed that Apple would have three new iPhone versions in stores in 2015, but subsequent reports disputed those claims. Some argued that …
Watch Drake slay Meek Mill again with a live performance of ‘Back To Back’
The Drake vs. Meek Mill feud is far from over, as you’ll easily see in the following clip. Drake mercilessly hit Meek Mill once again on …
Hackers exploit Flash in one of the largest malware attacks in recent history
In case it wasn’t clear yet, Adobe’s Flash isn’t exactly the safest tool for delivering Internet content. Hackers are already more than aware of the …
Video: Saber a bottle of champagne with an iPhone… because why not?
The iPhone is a versatile tool that can be used for a variety of daily activities that make your life easier, including alleviating boredom and avoiding actual …
How many Starbucks Frappuccinos can Apple buy with all its billions?
Apple is sitting on a massive mound of money, and the pile keeps getting bigger and bigger every quarter as the company continues to sell incredible …
How a salt water-powered lamp could be your next smartphone charger
In theory, it will soon be possible for you to charge your iPhone or any other USB-equipped mobile device with a lamp that’s powered by salt water. …
