New Google Maps feature tells you if you won’t make it to your destination before it closes
How many times did you hurry to make a last-minute purchase only to find out that a certain store had closed for the day while …
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
Video: That moment when you sing a song in public and the actual singer rolls up to join in
We all have favorite songs that we humming all day long, and some people go ahead and sing them in front of an actual audience …
Video: A real Jurassic World park would cost $23.43B to build, $11.9B a year to maintain
Just launched, Jurassic World enjoyed terrific success at the box office, setting a new opening weekend record by grossing well over half a billion in …
Hilarious yet sad: John Oliver recruits Helen Mirren to read the Senate’s report on torture
In case you’re not watching HBO’s Last Week Tonight on a regular basis then you might have missed a hilarious John Oliver take on a very serious matter. …
Hangover-beating cheat sheet: 11 meals and 6 tips to cure your next hangover
It’s Monday again, or a terrible start of the new workweek for those of you who have seriously partied over the weekend on account of …
It looks like Sony might crack VR gaming with Project Morpheus
Sony will soon unveil everything there is to know about Project Morpheus’ launch, but the first details regarding gaming on the PS4 virtual reality headset have already been …
Woman claims she owns the sun and sues eBay for not letting her sell it
This is absolutely not a joke: Someone has been successfully selling plots of the sun on eBay until the popular auction site banned her listings, …
This insane 415-ft trick shot is 100 times more entertaining than the NBA Finals
Not only is this basketball shot one of the craziest attempts we’ve seen yet, it also set a new Guinness World Record for the highest …
Watch: All the new Xbox One trailers Microsoft showed at E3 2015
Microsoft on Monday unveiled its next plans for the Xbox universe, including Xbox One backwards compatibility and a selection of new awesome games. In what follows, you …
Video: Iconic ‘Psycho’ murder scene becomes adorably creepy with help from kittens
Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho has an iconic murder scene that doesn’t need any introduction, and you’ve probably seen it at least once even without actually watching the …
You might be ruining your Netflix streams without even knowing it – here’s a simple fix
Netflix just released the third season of Orange Is the New Black, and regardless of whether you’ve already binge watched it already or not, chances are …
Fallout 4 confirmed for fall release – everything you need to know
Fans of the Fallout series know by now that the fourth game has been confirmed earlier this year, after years of rumors. What’s more interesting …
Sex, drugs and rock ’n’ roll: Hackers stole highly sensitive personal data of government spies
Unknown hackers have recently hit the “PR” department of the U.S. government, stealing data for millions of employees – at least four million, according to …
Your iPhone 6 will soon predict what area of the screen you’ll touch next… but for what purpose?
A hidden feature in iOS 9 will make your iPhone 6 and other supported iOS devices even smarter than they already are, as the devices …
Mailman writes boy heartwarming response from dog in heaven
What do you do when the family dog dies of old age, and you have to explain it to your 3-and-a-half-year-old son? You can tell …
The 2 behavior patterns that plot your marriage’s course for divorce
Divorce is a common practice these days among all sorts of couples – even Homer and Marge Simpson might split up. But a psychologist says there …
Crazy man in the U.K. wears Batman-like costume, actually saves two people from being mugged
This is no joke: a man in London decided to start helping ordinary citizens the good old “Batman” way. The masked crusader has saved at …
Nokia had developed a gorgeous Apple Watch rival… but Microsoft still killed it
The Apple Watch has its flaws, but it’s definitely one of the best smartwatches out there. There aren’t many worthy rivals for it just yet, …
Cool iPhone apps that do amazing things your Android can’t
The iPhone vs Android debate will likely never be settled. Fans of each platform will stubbornly defend their choice and will be unwilling to accept that sometimes …
Video: Hound wipes the floor with Google Now, Siri and Cortana in ‘ultimate’ test
SoundHound’s Hound voice-enabled assistant has proven to be quite a resourceful tool, managing to beat the significantly more famous Google Now, Siri and Cortana in all …
Is it animal cruelty not to feed your Nintendogs?
Remember Nintendogs? In case you don’t, let me quickly refresh your memory: It’s a real-time pet simulation video game Nintendo made for Nintendo DS many …
Video: Wannabe stuntman dumps fire ants on his genitals… and pays the ultimate price
It’s never a good idea to pour fire ants on your genitals, no matter how big a YouTube sensation you want to become. This warning is …
Matt Damon and Ben Affleck sold Good Will Hunting with a fake gay sex scene
Movie fans are probably more than familiar with Good Will Hunting, the blockbuster film written by Matt Damon and Ben Affleck that turned the duo into …
Apple backstage video: The opening number that never made it to WWDC
Apple opened its WWDC 2015 keynote with a strange, hilarious “backstage” video that showed off the purported “opening number that never made it” to the …
So it’s come to this: BlackBerry is reportedly making an Android phone
Hardcore fans might find it hard to accept it, but this doesn’t change the fact that BlackBerry isn’t going to storm back and beat iOS …
Slow left lane drivers, it’s time to speed up or pay the dawdle tax
A study of road rage conducted by GfK on behalf of Expedia revealed that left lane drivers who are driving below the speed limit are …
The real story of a bank robber who willingly went to prison even though police never caught him
Have you ever fantasized about hitting your local bank without getting caught in a perfect bank robbery? Well, it turns out that one man was able …
Google to fix Hangouts with major app update
Google’s Android messaging application is getting a well-deserved update which should fix several design and user interface complaints. A first look at Hangouts 4.0 reveals …
Apple finds a new way to stick it to Google: Hidden ad-blocking feature found on iOS 9
One hidden iOS 9 feature that Apple didn’t detail on stage earlier this week concerns advertising and user tracking. The feature was discovered in Safari mobile developer …
Facebook and Microsoft team to bring virtual reality to the masses
Facebook’s Oculus on Thursday held its special “Step Into The Rift” media event revealing a surprising partnership that’ll make Xbox One and Windows 10 even …
