Motorola’s next superphone might have an amazing 2K display
Motorola is working on a bunch of new smartphones, a new report suggests. Apparently, the Android smartphone maker might be testing at least three distinct …
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
Google Hangouts encryption doesn’t offer you the privacy protection you thought
Even though Hangouts is an encrypted Google service, it turns out that the user’s privacy isn’t as protected as initially believed. Police can still get …
Video: Here’s how you can use the Moto 360 with an iPhone or iPad right now
Google is supposedly working on making Android Wear smartwatches compatible with iPhone, which might be a clever way to combat Apple’s popular Apple Watch. However, while …
This exciting new tech might make its way to future iPhones and iPads
Apple is apparently working on brand new screen technology for future generations of iPads and iPhones, a new report from South Korea reveals, with the …
$1 ‘cutting edge’ lung cancer vaccine comes from the same country that makes cancer-inducing cigars
You wouldn’t expect Cuba to be the source of a lung cancer vaccine that many other countries want, but that appears to be exactly the …
Science has found an insanely simple way to remove the song that’s stuck in your head
Are you tired of hearing the same song in your head when you should be doing something else? Apparently, there’s a remedy for your problem that’s easier …
Video: Former Apple exec Tony Fadell thinks the Apple Watch has a big problem
Tony Fadell is a name that shouldn’t need any introduction, considering many tech enthusiasts are using various gadgets he worked on along the years. The former …
How to get Windows 10 for free even if you don’t qualify for a free upgrade
Microsoft is going to launch Windows 10 at some point this summer, and the operating system will be available free of charge to users who are already …
The new Nexus phone you wanted last year might launch in 2015
Multiple rumors originating from China have claimed that Huawei might be one of the companies shortlisted by Google to make its 2015 Nexus smartphone. Others said that …
Video: Apple Watch can surf the web with the right app, even if not supposed to
One of the best things about the Apple Watch, I found during testing, is the fact it lacks a browser application. Apple seems to think …
Microsoft’s biggest Surfaces yet will come in crazy 55-inch and 84-inch sizes
Microsoft this year will launch its biggest Surface devices yet, offering users access to TV-sized Windows gadgets, a new report reveals. Obviously, these aren’t your regular …
The Apple Watch is incredibly accurate at reading your heart rate
Like many wearable devices that can track fitness, the Apple Watch can register your heart rate and record readings. Apple already explained the way its heart …
How to delete your online dating profiles for good
Now that the cat’s out of the bag – almost one in three Tinder users aren’t really single – you might be interested or forced …
Hilarious: What if your mom were as dependable as Siri?
Siri, Apple’s voice-activated virtual assistant that’s available on many devices including iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch, isn’t always as accurate as you’d want it to …
Meet Duet, the charging dock Apple Watch owners are going to love
The Apple Watch is one of the best smartwatches you can buy, but it’s far from being perfect. The main problem with it for many …
The easiest way to make the switch from Android to the iPhone 6
In case you’re looking for an easy way of switching to iPhone 6from Android, you’re in luck: There’s a way to do it that isn’t as complex …
Brilliant Google search trick makes ordering takeout easier than ever
Google has come up with a new Google search trick that can make your life easier, and you should really remember this one next time …
Samsung may have just fixed one of the biggest complaints about the Galaxy S6
One of the most important issues affecting Galaxy S6 buyers concerns RAM performance. After various Galaxy S6 owners complained about app crashes and memory issues …
Leak claims Google’s next-gen Nexus phone will pack an amazing 2K Samsung display
A new report from China reinforces an older series of rumors that said a Chinese Android smartphone maker would make one of the upcoming Nexus 6 successors. …
Another Galaxy S6 edge display flaw gets uncovered
All devices have their flaws that can annoy buyers, whether they’re related to their hardware or software, and the amazingly good-looking Galaxy S6 edge is …
Don’t freak out about Windows 10 being called the ‘last Windows’
Microsoft doesn’t have a Windows 11 in mind for the time being, and the company will stick with Windows 10 for some time to come. …
NYT: Uber willing to pay $3B for Nokia’s Here maps business
It’s no secret that Nokia’s Here mapping service is for sale, with the Finnish company having received various bids from third-parties interested in the maps …
Samsung releases its most ridiculous Galaxy S6 edge promo video yet
The Galaxy S6 edge is amazing, but you probably know that. For some reason that still escapes me, I still like the curved version of …
Déjà vu: OnePlus Two will be the cheap flagship Android phone you’ve been waiting for
In spite of launch and availability issues, the OnePlus One still was one of the biggest surprises of 2014. Coming from China, the OnePlus One gave buyers …
Fresh Galaxy Note 5 details revealed in new report
Samsung is already working on its next big thing: The Galaxy Note 5 phablet. The announcement of the fifth-generation high-end phablet is likely going to take place …
Swatch is working on the killer smartwatch feature the Apple Watch desperately needs
Well-known Swiss watch maker Swatch has yet to release a smartwatch of its own in response to the Apple Watch, but the company did confirm it …
Want to dump your iPhone and switch to Android? Here’s everything you need to know
While many smartphone users might be considering a switch over from Android to iPhone – and recent sales data shows the iPhone 6 is a great incentive …
The computer that beat Jeopardy! champions will now help treat cancer
It’s becoming increasingly clear that by looking at a patient’s DNA data with help of modern computers, physicians will be able to better adapt treatments …
Apple Watch review: Witness history in the making
You know one thing that’s great about the Apple Watch? People often don’t realize it’s a smartwatch. I discovered this while visiting the Normandy American Cemetery at …
Several key Android M features may have just been revealed
Whether it wanted to or not, Google confirmed that Android M is coming at Google I/O 2015 in a schedule section for the upcoming event. The full …
