Watch a breathtaking time-lapse elevator ride from 1 World Trade Center
It’ll cost you $32 to visit the One World Observatory beginning in late May when it opens to the public atop the new 1 World Trade …
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
I’m tired of getting excited about Nokia Android phones, but I can’t help it
For years, I waited for Nokia to change its mind and start making the gorgeous Android handsets many fans wanted from the company. Instead Nokia …
How to install ‘Netflix for pirates’ on an iPhone 6 without jailbreaking
In case you happen to be a fan of the torrent streaming service called Popcorn Time, often referred to as “Netflix for pirates,” you should know …
Watch the all new action-packed ‘Fantastic Four’ trailer right here
After the Batman v. Superman trailer that was supposed to air in IMAX cinemas leaked last week, a new trailer for a hot upcoming superhero blockbuster …
LG already has an incredibly hot G4 offer… but not for U.S. buyers
In just over a week, LG will finally unveil its 2015 flagship handset, but the company has already revealed many details about the upcoming Android …
Sony’s hottest Android handset yet is official, but you can’t really buy it
Sony on Monday unveiled its next flagship Android smartphone, the Xperia Z4 that appeared in a plethora of rumors so far. Unfortunately, the company has …
Microsoft demos another important Windows 10 feature for phones
Microsoft is slowly revealing all the features users will be able to enjoy on Windows 10 devices, whether they’re desktops, tablets or smartphones. The company …
New leak reveals how gigantic the 12-inch iPad may be compared to the iPad Air 2
After a new series of leaked images showed various case designs for the upcoming 12-inch iPad Pro tablet earlier this week, a new set of …
French government really doesn’t want you comparing its new surveillance bill to the Patriot Act
France insists it’s not working on a French version of the U.S. Patriot Act that would give the government massive additional surveillance powers, The Verge …
Watch the teaser for Tarantino’s The Hateful Eight in HD right here
One of the most interesting movies coming out this year is Quentin Tarantino’s The Hateful Eight, and a first cryptic teaser trailer for it was released …
Bringing Apple Pay to other countries will be an agonizingly long process
Apple Pay might be the most popular mobile payments solution to date, despite having been available only in the U.S. for a few months, but …
One way the new Retina MacBook is better than any other Mac
Some people have criticized the Retina MacBook since its official announcement both for its lone USB-C port and for the fact that it can’t deliver the …
The incredible ‘gravity-defying’ iPhone 6 case is coming to Galaxy S6 too
The Zero G case for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus has already made an impression on Kickstarter fans, raising almost $70,000 with 12 days …
Brace yourselves: Windows 10 Lumia phones with ‘bleeding-edge’ specs are coming
Even though it’s been pumping out mostly dirt-cheap Lumia Windows phones in the past few months, Microsoft has also promised fans that it’ll also launch some high-end …
Here’s an issue that might ruin your Galaxy S6 edge experience
The Galaxy S6 might indeed be a marvel of engineering – and it’s definitely the best smartphone Samsung has made to date – but that doesn’t …
30 essential HTC One M9 tips and tricks
So you’ve purchased HTC’s One M9 and you’re wondering what hidden features the phone has to offer? Luckily, a quick guide put together by PhoneArena has got …
Use this new Google search trick to find and install the best Android apps
Google on Thursday announced a new app discovery feature that developers can use to further drive up app installs. However, this new developer tool is …
Watch the leaked Batman v. Superman IMAX trailer right here!
What do you do if all of a sudden you find yourself having to compete against the brand-new Star Wars VII trailer with a trailer …
One way LG’s upcoming monster Android phone might disappoint you
LG in a few days will take the wraps off the LG G4, its 2015 flagship handset designed to fight against Samsung’s Galaxy S6 models and …
Don’t panic, Apple will teach you how to use the Watch
Yes, the Apple Watch is coming soon, and yes, it features a more complex user interface that will require some getting used to. But you …
Meet Droplet, the ‘smart button’ you’ll never forget
Our mobile devices can already be used to set reminders, manage chores and create to-do lists with the help of clever apps. But you might forget …
One hidden Retina MacBook feature you can use right away
Some versions of the Retina MacBook are already available in stores and users have already started exploring Apple’s boldest MacBook design to date. The device has already been dismantled …
How the Galaxy S6’s popularity may already be hurting Apple’s iPhone 6s plans
Apple probably isn’t all that happy when Samsung phones sell well to begin with and now it appears that the popularity of Samsung’s Galaxy S6 might …
These Kickstarters want to fix the biggest complaint about the new Retina MacBook
The Retina MacBook is a remarkable piece of engineering, but the 12-inch ultra-slim computer does have one feature that’ll annoy many computer users: The single …
Use this handy trick to watch HBO Now on Android, Xbox One and PS4 right now
HBO Now may be an Apple exclusive for the time being, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy it on a variety of devices that …
Microsoft makes its boldest move yet to steal Android from Google
After many rumors claimed that Microsoft would either buy or invest in Cyanogen, the two companies on Thursday confirmed that they’ve formed a strategic partnership. Cyanogen …
The iPhone 6s will do something your current iPhone can’t… but it’s not really a surprise
Apple will not unveil the iPhone 6s for a few months, but the first rumors detailing Apple’s next smartphones are already hitting the web. The new iPhones …
10 how-to videos that every new Galaxy S6 owner needs to watch
Samsung’s hot Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge phones are already available in stores, but not all customers who purchased or plan to get one might …
Leaked cases may reveal the design of Apple’s upcoming iPad Pro
Apple is going to release a bigger tablet this year, according to several reports from reliable news sites. Referred to as the iPad Pro or iPad …
Apple just publicly acknowledged the mess it made with its Watch release date
Much has already been said on the fact that Apple’s Watch launch is basically a mess from a simple perspective: the company’s most important new …
