Meet Voltus, the only Retina MacBook accessory you need to fix that USB-C port
The Retina MacBook’s single USB-C port is troubling some potential buyers who are worried about not being able to plug all the accessories they want …
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
Report may have just revealed Windows 10’s exact release date
Microsoft said on a number of occasions that its bold Windows 10 operating system intended to unify user experience across desktop, mobile and Xbox will be …
10 hidden Android M features Google didn’t discuss in its I/O keynote
Google on Thursday unveiled Android M, its newest major Android release that focuses on significantly improving the overall user experience. The company talked on stage …
5 simple tricks that will turn you into a Google power user
Google Search is a very powerful service ready to bring you answers to most of your questions — sometimes even before you’ve finished typing them. But there …
Apple just told us all how to fix the crazy iPhone-crashing iMessage bug
A few days ago, a critical iOS bug capable of crashing and rebooting iPhones with a simple message was discovered. Apple didn’t take long to acknowledge the issue, …
New Microsoft flagship phone might be just as edgy as Samsung’s Galaxy S6
Microsoft will launch new high-end Lumia handsets this year, likely once the phone version of Windows 10 is ready to roll out. Some rumors have already …
Bartenders, never ever kill someone by serving too many consecutive shots
A bartender in France thought it’s perfectly fine to serve someone 56 consecutive shots. But after his customer died from complications resulting from that sort …
60M-year-old fossil can’t convince creationist that Earth is older than 6,000 years
A Canadian who happens to be on the board of directors of Big Valley’s Creation Science Museum, a place that’ll try to prove to you …
U.K. wants to force Internet companies to decrypt messages
The U.K. government has not given up on the idea that its secret services must be given access to communications between individuals who are suspects in an …
Android M gets its first fingerprint-ready password manager
Google on Thursday announced Android M, its next major Android release that focuses on significantly improving overall user experience across the operating system. One of …
Samsung is reportedly working on a Galaxy phone with a foldable display
Samsung has already proven that it can make devices with curved displays, some more interesting than others, so it’s not surprising to hear the company …
What Android M tells us about Google’s next Nexus phones
Google did not announce any new Nexus devices on Thursday, though that’s hardly surprising considering its recent Google I/O history. However, the company’s newly unveiled …
Watch Google’s amazing 360-degree Jump YouTube videos right now
Virtual reality was one of Google’s most interesting Google I/O 2015 topics, as the company took its VR game to a whole new level. In …
Want to try the Android M preview? Get it on these 4 devices right now
Google’s Android M update will be available in developer preview mode starting with Thursday, but not all existing Nexus device owners will be able to …
Report claims Apple came surprisingly close to killing a key iPhone 6s feature
Apple reportedly considered making its new Force Touch feature from the Apple Watch exclusive to the iPhone 6s Plus in the next round of iPhones set to debut later this …
Gorgeous iPhone 7 concept shows how Force Touch could finally kill the home button
Apple might not launch a smaller iPhone model this year, but a new iPhone 7 concept envisions a new way to bring one-hand operation back for iPhone users without …
Google’s secret weapon for creating amazing immersive virtual reality experiences
Google on Thursday unveiled a variety of interesting new products and initiatives at Google I/O 2015, including Android M, Google Now, Google Photos, which will …
The Google Maps feature you’ve been dreaming about is finally coming
Google on Thursday talked about its plans to bring Android to even more users in the coming year, by targeting more developing markets with Android …
Google may have just won the cloud wars with Google Photos
Google may have just won the cloud wars with Google Photos, a new app the company introduced during its Google I/O 2015 media event.
Meet Google Photos, a brand new home for all your digital memories
Google on Thursday unveiled a brand new home for all your photos and videos: Google Photos, a brand new app to help you manage your …
Google’s not done improving its Android Wear smartwatches
Google on Thursday kicked off its 2015 edition of the Google I/O developers conference, announcing a bunch of interesting new products, including the new Android …
This will be the most important (and possibly most overlooked) new Android M feature
The way Android handles your privacy isn’t perfect, and various studies have shown that apps can and will take advantage of the way you set …
Oculus Rift will be just as expensive as Google Glass – but there’s a twist
The Oculus Rift virtual reality headset should be released sometime in the first quarter of 2016, and it looks like interested buyers should already start saving money. …
FIFA corruption scandal hints at possible Nike involvement
New information in the FIFA corruption case suggests that Nike might also be involved in the massive scandal, after nine FIFA officials and five corporate …
Good news, Seinfeld fans: ‘Comedians in Cars’ season 6 is almost here
In addition to watching every Seinfeld episode you like on Hulu, you’ll soon be able to see the popular comedian in a brand new Comedians in …
Elon Musk’s SpaceX rockets just achieved a major milestone
Elon Musk’s SpaceX rockets have just received the best recognition they can probably get, putting them on par with similar products from the more experienced …
Brilliant new Google search feature answers your questions before you’re done typing them
Google is rolling out an exciting new update to its searches that will answer your questions before you’re even done typing them. The answer will appear listed directly in …
Turn old iPhones into useful home security devices with Presence
A new project on Indiegogo aims to improve home security by turning old iPhones and Android devices into security cameras and adding extra home sensors …
Finally: Annoying Yosemite Wi-Fi bug is squashed
Many Mac users have complained about Wi-Fi issues since installing OS X Yosemite last fall, and Apple issued fixes in maintenance updates supposed to patch the …
Galaxy S6 will copy a great iPhone camera feature in Android 5.1 update
It looks like Samsung is going to to further improve the camera performance of the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge via a software update. Interestingly, …
