Tag Heuer is working on exciting vaporware to take on the Apple Watch
Reading Tag Heuer’s announcement about its intentions to develop a luxury smartwatch in partnership with Google and Intel certainly sounds interesting, at least on paper. …
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
HTC reportedly fixes the One M9 so it won’t scald your hand
HTC has apparently finalized the software for the HTC One M9, which means the device should soon be available to consumers. Even more importantly, the …
Samsung is working to make 128GB of storage a reality even for mid-range phones
Samsung late on Wednesday made an announcement that can be both very exciting and somewhat annoying for smartphone and tablet fans. The company seems to …
Don’t buy an Apple Watch until you’ve seen this
The Apple Watch will soon be available for preorder, but that doesn’t mean you should buy one right away, especially if you’re on a budget. …
Now I’ve seen everything: Windows 10 running on an Android iPhone 5s clone
Microsoft has a daring but very clever plan to turn Android users into Windows 10 customers without any of them having to actually buy new phones. …
Don’t even think about replacing the Galaxy S6’s battery yourself
The Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge have two features that might annoy certain fans: a battery that can’t be replaced by the user and no …
Upgrading to Windows 10? Here’s everything you need to know
Microsoft this week revealed plenty of new details about its upcoming Windows 10 desktop and mobile operating system, talking at WinHEC in China about a release …
These are the new gestures you have to master to tame Windows 10
Microsoft is going to make Windows 10 feel more like a Mac when it comes to certain features, including support for multiple desktops as well …
New Windows 10 beta version has more Cortana, but still no Spartan
After teasing a few days ago that it’ll roll out faster updates to Windows 10 Insiders who want faster access to the newest features even if …
This tiny dongle is fully capable of running Windows 10
You might not remember Intel’s interesting Windows-based Compute Stick dongle announced at CES 2015, but Microsoft a similar computer-on-a-stick product to buyers in Korea. The Register …
Galaxy S6 preorders are about to start… but not in the U.S.
The Galaxy S6 is scheduled to launch in 20 countries on April 10th, and U.K. buyers will soon get the chance of preordering their chosen …
This might be the first Galaxy S7 feature to get excited about
Samsung’s Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge have yet to hit stores, but a report from Business Korea seems to already reveal what could turn out to …
Downloading movies from The Pirate Bay is easier than ever and ISPs are helpless to stop it
While there’s an ongoing effort to block torrent sites such as The Pirate Bay, Torrent Freak reports that it’s now easier than ever to access The Pirate …
Good news, pirates: Windows 10 is still free even if you’re stealing Windows now
Microsoft is on a roll this week when it comes to Windows 10, revealing at WinHEC in China not only a release timeframe for the operating …
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 …
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 …
