12 reasons to buy the best Android Wear smartwatch you’ve never heard of
The Apple Watch might be the most important smartwatch hitting stores in the coming weeks, but there are also other compelling devices to consider. In …
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
Great new Apple Maps feature brings it one step closer to competing with Google Maps
Apple has significantly improved its Maps software since its rocky initial launch, though it might be a while until it’s able to dethrone Google Maps. Even so, the …
Here’s why you’ll want Google to be your next wireless carrier
Google is interested in becoming your next wireless carrier, and that’s not a secret anymore, with The Telegraph having learned more details about a killer …
Samsung says Galaxy S6 fanboy-for-pay story is ‘totally groundless and bogus’
A report on Friday claimed that Samsung paid 500 people in China to pretend they were fans during a press conference and show excitement about the Galaxy …
Surface Pro 4 tipped to be a huge update, slated for late 2015 release
Microsoft just unveiled a brand new Surface laptop, but not the Surface Pro 4 some Windows fans might be waiting for. But don’t fret, because new …
OnePlus One finally gets its Lollipop update, but with a major twist
After announcing that it was working on its own Android OS to replace Cyanogen OS on its affordable flagship handset, OnePlus has finally rolled out the …
Surprise: Microsoft is open to an open source Windows… at least, in theory
Nadella’s Microsoft is more exciting than ever, with impressive Windows 10 features even some other software solutions specifically tailored for rival operating systems. On top of that, Microsoft is making …
Motorola’s gorgeous Moto 360 might have a successor in the making
Motorola’s Android Wear-based Moto 360 was one of the most interesting early smartwatches running on Google’s wearable platform thanks to its simple, round design. Many others …
A deep look inside the Galaxy S6
A new teardown of Samsung’s Galaxy S6 flagship reveals the new Galaxy S models might be even more important for the company than initially thought, …
Key Google Maps tech finds an amazing new use
Technology similar to a popular Google Maps feature you probably use all the time is now helping scientists better study and understand how certain organs work on …
36 Galaxy S6 and S6 edge tips and tricks you need to check out
Samsung’s Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge are available for preorder from many carriers and retailers in various countries, with the handsets set to ship on …
Watch: Math teacher concocts the best 2015 April Fools prank
Every year April Fools’ Day brings some interesting pranks, with tech companies getting more and more serious about, tech jokes. Google had a variety of …
Galaxy S6 vs. iPhone 6: Watch the ‘ultimate comparison’ video
After comparing the top Android flagships of the year so far in an “ultimate comparison” video, 9to5Mac is back with a similar clip that looks at …
iPhone 6 Plus beats Galaxy S6 edge and HTC One M9 in extensive camera test
The iPhone 6 has been highly praised by professional photographers in reviews so far, but competitors have also improved their cameras this year, with the Galaxy …
This year’s new iPhones might finally have the feature we’ve been waiting for
Various rumors detailing features for the next-gen iPhone have already surfaced, though they don’t paint a cohesive picture of Apple’s 2015 smartphones at all. Some people expect …
Netflix is home to the only presidential election you need to follow in 2016
I’m a few episodes away from finishing the third season of House of Cards, which I haven’t been able to binge-watch like the previous seasons, …
Watch: This is Spartan… on Windows 10 phones
One of the most important Windows 10 features is Microsoft brand-new Internet browser that’s currently known as Project Spartan. The browser is already available to …
Google might not get away with being ‘evil’ in Europe
Even though it seemed like Google might be able to avoid antitrust charges in Europe and walk away from a five-year investigation mostly unscathed (which is …
Don’t be fooled: The new Retina MacBook is more than just benchmarks
The Retina MacBook went through its first benchmark test and some people are already freaking out about it after finding out the extremely thin and …
Watch: Galaxy S6 edge vs. HTC One M9 drop test videos
How rugged are the new Galaxy S6 edge and HTC One M9 when it comes to accidental drops? Will they break when dropped from various heights …
Insider says two ‘iPhone 7’ models coming this year… but no new 4-inch model
Rumors detailing Apple’s plans for this year’s new iPhones are already swirling and some reports have claimed that Apple might have three new smartphones in …
How to run Android apps on Windows and Mac computers
If, for some reason, you’re looking to run Android apps on a computer, you now have a simple way to pull it off as long as …
Apple might have figured out how to fix the ugliest thing about the iPhone 6
Apple’s iPhone 6 has a remarkable design — just ask Samsung — but one that’s far from being perfect. Aside from the bending issues that affected some iPhone …
Next-gen iPhone 6s Plus tipped to have a key Apple Watch feature
Apple is expected to launch at least two iPhone models this year, the “S” versions of the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, if not …
No contest: Galaxy S6 slaughters all Android rivals in performance tests
The Galaxy S6 might not be able to match the iPhone 6 in some graphics performance tests, even though the former has more advanced components than …
Galaxy S6 edge might have some serious display quality issues
T-Mobile kept its word and started shipping Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge units earlier than competitors, offering customers who preordered the handsets the chance …
HTC is not done releasing HTC One M8 versions
Many people criticized HTC’s strategy of turning the HTC One M9 into a refined version of last year’s HTC One M8, even though the phone …
Everyone should drink whisky on the rocks with 3D printed ice cube sculptures at least once
If whiskey on the rocks is your favorite drink and you’re trying to figure out ways of making it more interesting, then you simply have …
OnePlus has already sold out of its brilliant April Fools joke
OnePlus on Wednesday announced a brand-new product that appeared to be just another April Fools prank from a tech company. However, the OnePlus DR-1 is …
Watch: The hilarious ‘honest’ Interstellar trailer
Popular YouTube channel Screen Junkies made a new “Honest Trailer” video, this time targeting Christopher Nolan’s epic Interstellar. The movie was one of 2014’s most anticipated sci-fi …
