BGR at MWC 2015: On the hunt for the next big thing
The 2015 edition of the Mobile World Congress show that is about to kick off in Barcelona, Spain will likely be one of the best in …
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
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