Hidden iOS 8.2 beta files give us brand-new details about the Apple Watch
Apple is expected to launch the first-gen Apple Watch at some point in April and Apple will likely have iOS 8.2 released before then to …
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
Why iPhone 6 is better off without sapphire… and why next iPhone should have it
Even though countless leaks and reports said the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus would sport more durable sapphire glass displays, the devices still shipped packing …
Yet another way our smartphones are hurting us
More and more studies are looking into the potentially hazardous side effects of screen use on youngsters, from young children — who shouldn’t be given …
These renders may give us our first look at Samsung’s Galaxy S6
For Samsung, redesigning the Galaxy S6 from the ground up seems to equate to creating a rather obvious iPhone 6 lookalike made of premium materials — at least, …
Huge leak: Photos of the Galaxy S6 housing just leaked, and it looks like… an iPhone 6
Apple launched the iPhone 6 back in mid-September, so it’s now time for Samsung to come out with its own version of the hugely popular …
Here’s one more reason to be excited about the 12-inch Retina MacBook Air
Apple is expected to launch a brand new MacBook Air model in the coming months, a 12-inch version that will bring a significant design update …
Video: Terrifying Taipei plane crash caught by dash cam
A TransAsia plane on Wednesday crashed into a Taipei river shortly after taking off, The Wall Street Journal reports, with at least 23 of the …
Samsung’s Galaxy Note Edge is far from being a smash hit
Samsung is going to launch two distinct Galaxy S6 models in early March, according to many reports, but also according to its own teaser press …
Video: Yes, reading an app’s privacy policy aloud is pretty frightening
One of the constant privacy topics that comes around like a boomerang every now and then is related to mobile apps and the permissions they …
The funniest thing you’ll see today: Jimmy Fallon is the new Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
The Tonight Show is moving back to Los Angeles for a week and host Jimmy Fallon took advantage of the move to record a parody …
This might be the awesome Android vision for the OnePlus One
A few days ago, OnePlus announced the official name of its upcoming new Android operating system, “OxygenOS, which will run on the company’s OnePlus One and future devices. …
Meet Kraftwerk, the awesome iPhone 6 battery that raised almost $1 million on Kickstarter
Kraftwerk is a brand-new external battery pack that has taken Kickstarter by storm. Close to reaching almost $1 million in pledges with a month still …
How Apple beat Android the Tim Cook way
Rather than tumultuously and publicly raging against Android device makers and committing major resources to a thermonuclear war against Google and its Android partners (which …
Why you shouldn’t share your iPhone or iPad with your young child
While smartphones and tablets might be helpful when it comes to keeping your kids entertained or teaching them various skills, you may want to hold …
Galaxy S6’s ‘special function’ might copy a key iPhone 6 feature
Samsung’s Galaxy S6 models will be unveiled in less than a month in Barcelona, Spain, at this year’s Mobile World Congress, though the web is …
Leak: The Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge could be even more expensive than the iPhone 6
In less than a month, Samsung is going to unveil “what’s next,” though many leaks and rumors so far already detailed its upcoming flagship handsets, …
Google might become the next Uber for… Ubers
A running joke in the tech community is to poke fun at all of the new startups that claim to be “an Uber for X,” …
The Nexus 5 is back in stock on Google Play, and still a tremendous deal
The Nexus 5 might not be the number one choice anymore for smartphone buyers looking for a new device, but the 2013 Nexus handset could …
Here is every new movie trailer that aired during Super Bowl XLIX
The big game might be over, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t any Super Bowl XLIX content left to enjoy, particularly if you haven’t been …
How the Apple Watch could be used to control your Tesla
The Apple Watch will soon be available in Apple stores but developers are already hard at work on special Apple Watch apps. Business Insider details one such …
Facebook can now collect and share more of your data than ever before
Facebook on Friday updated its privacy policy to include additional provisions that give the social network even more power over the user data it can …
Android 5.0 Lollipop update details just arrived for three more hot Android phones
Just a few days ago, Samsung and HTC updated two of their hot Android devices to Android 5.0, at least in some regions of the world. …
Leaked schematics may have just blown the lid off of Apple’s 13-inch ‘iPad Plus’
Apple is expected to launch a 13-inch tablet at some point later this year, and a new report from China offers schematics for the bigger …
Windows 10 won’t be as free as you might have hoped
Microsoft revealed during its January 21st Windows 10 event that customers currently running Windows 7 and Windows 8/8.1 will be able to upgrade to Windows 10 …
Samsung teases all-new Galaxy S6 design in invite to MWC press conference
Samsung has apparently started sending out press invites for its next Unpacked event, which will take place at this year’s Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain. …
The Galaxy S6 Edge’s crazy new design may have just been revealed
Samsung is widely expected to launch two Galaxy S6 models in the following months, including a “regular” model and one featuring two “Edge Panels” on the …
This might be our first look at Samsung’s new Galaxy S6 design, and it’s stunning
Many leaked pictures of the Galaxy S6 have been published online, including case designs for the unannounced handset, though Samsung’s final design for the upcoming …
A new Raspberry Pi computer is in town, faster than ever but just as cheap
The Raspberry Pi Foundation and element14 on Monday announced a brand new version of their extremely popular and very affordable computer. The Raspberry Pi 2 …
The Pirate Bay is officially back up
After a month of teasing its return, The Pirate Bay team on Saturday finally brought back online the immensely popular torrent download service, almost a …
These are all the crazy things you can hire a hacker to do for you
Ever wanted to get access to your spouse’s Facebook account without them knowing? Are you looking to order some shady products from the “deep web?” …
