Evolution of a galaxy: The long road Samsung took to get to the Galaxy S6
Samsung finally unveiled the Galaxy S smartphone fans have been waiting for, and created two different versions of it, including the regular Galaxy S6 and …
Chris Smith has been covering consumer electronics ever since the iPhone revolutionized the industry in 2008. When he’s not writing about the most recent tech news for BGR, he brings his entertainment expertise to Marvel’s Cinematic Universe and other blockbuster franchises.
Outside of work, you’ll catch him streaming almost every new movie and TV show release as soon as it's available.
Articles by Chris Smith
How Apple is making Samsung fight for every dollar with the Galaxy S6
Samsung is going to start its global Galaxy S6 roll out on April 10th, a major product that will have a huge impact on the company’s …
Microsoft’s new scheme could become Google’s worst Android nightmare
Microsoft has had a tough time in the mobile market, where it has to face both Google’s impressive market share and Apple’s best-selling iPhones at the …
This is when you’ll finally be able to download Windows 10 for free
Microsoft on Tuesday at the Windows Hardware Engineering Community (WinHEC) summit in China made a variety of announcements – including the password alternative Microsoft Hello …
Meet Neptune, the smartwatch that wants to redefine computing
Neptune Suite is the name of a new smartwatch project currently seeking funding on Indiegogo, but this time around, the device is looking to redefine …
The one real reason to hate the Retina MacBook’s USB Type-C port right now
Apple unveiled its most daring MacBook yet last week, a 12-inch Retina device that’s slimmer and lighter than any other model, and which only ships with …
Scientists are trying to figure out whether you’re actually hearing voices in your head
Hearing voices in your head is often a symptom associated with schizophrenia, but a team of researchers from the Durham University in England believes there …
The untold story of how Steve Jobs told Tim Cook he’d be running Apple
Apple CEO Tim Cook has shared more details about how Steve Jobs let him know he was the pick to lead the company, Fast Company revealed …
A crazy explanation for why Samsung wants the Galaxy S6 to cost more than the iPhone 6
The Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge are soon going to be available in various markets around the world, though both devices will be rather …
Battery life might be a big problem for the HTC One M9
As good looking the HTC One M9 might be, the handset has received some criticism from some Android fans who expected HTC to do more than …
How Microsoft plans to finally kill the password
We’ve seen a lot of Windows 10 features revealed recently, including support for faster software updates and major storage improvements. ZDNet further shares details on …
Here’s how Google is going to help you find better Android apps
Google on Tuesday announced additional features for Google Play that should make its digital content store better than ever, especially when it comes to purchasing …
Why the Galaxy S6 really doesn’t need microSD expandable storage
For the first time ever in a Galaxy S model, Samsung opted not to offer buyers removable storage, causing some concerns among hardcore Android fans who …
Is Nintendo finally bringing its game library to iOS and Android?
One of the best game franchises that could make it to iPhone, Android and other mobile operating systems will finally become reality, as the company behind …
Windows 10 will finally fix one of the biggest Windows annoyances
Microsoft’s upcoming major desktop and mobile operating system update will bring over a bunch of interesting features that users will certainly appreciate, including the return …
Cops are investing in an expensive new spy tool that they’re forbidden from talking about in public
A new spy tool that’s being referred to as StingRay or KingFish is a sophisticated cell phone spying and tracking tool that’s so secret that …
Samsung’s Apple Watch killer isn’t coming anytime soon
Samsung mostly struggled to affirm itself as a strong smartwatch maker before Apple unveiled the Apple Watch, as it launched a variety of wearable devices running …
Retina MacBook: If you’re worried about performance, check this out
Apple’s most innovative laptop yet is the Retina MacBook the company unveiled during its Spring Forward event last week, and it will be released on April …
Facebook doesn’t want you sharing photos of the following body parts
Facebook has updated its Community Standards page, Mashable reports, in which it explains in detail what can and can’t be shared on its network when it …
Watch: Your first official look at the HTC One M9’s best features
HTC might not be ready to release the HTC One M9 in any market, including its home country, but you can still experience what owning the …
How to make yourself invisible on Facebook
Facebook can be an great source of entertainment, especially when it comes to killing productivity, but that doesn’t mean everyone needs to see everything you do …
One reason even hardcore Android fans might have to praise Apple
In addition to the original iPhone that changed the entire smartphone landscape and made Android’s meteoric rise possible in the process, hardcore fans of Google’s operating system might …
The Galaxy S6 isn’t yet ready to wake Samsung up from its nightmare
Announced in early March, the Galaxy S6 family seemingly won’t help Samsung gain much ground in terms of smartphone profit share, with the iPhone 6 still selling in …
HTC One M9 might not beat Galaxy S6 to market after all
Bad news, HTC One M9 fans, the phone might not be available in stores as fast as you might have hoped. The hot 2015 HTC …
New Windows 10 leak brings one feature you’re going to love
After hinting last week that it’s getting ready to offer even faster Windows 10 beta releases to those Insiders interested in having access to the …
Credit card-sized iPhone 6 battery promises ‘hypercharging’ powers
About one year after a credit card-sized iPhone and Android battery called the LithiumCard took Indiegogo by storm, the company behind this particular “hypercharging” external battery …
A miracle of modern medicine: The world’s first successful penis transplant surgery
Doctors from Stellenbosch University and the Tygerberg Hospital in Cape Town performed the world’s first successful transplant of an organ that wasn’t previously easy to …
Promising Alzheimer’s treatment on mice might lead to major breakthrough for humans
Researchers from the University of Queensland, Australia, have figured out how to treat mice suffering from a form of Alzheimer’s, Ars Technica reports. While it’s not …
One more small – but important – reason to be excited about the new MacBook
Apple’s new 12-inch MacBook was a definite highlight of Apple’s March 9th media event, as the company introduced a brand-new laptop design that sleeker than ever. One …
The world’s first pain relief wearable is available for preorder
One of the wearables we saw at CES earlier this year is called Quell, a drug-free device supposed to help out relieve chronic pain. At …
