Meet ZBoard 2, the super-light electric skateboard of your dreams
Skateboarding fans looking for an even better board to get around town should check out the ZBoard 2, a brand-new crowdfunding project listed on Indiegogo. …
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
The first HomeKit accessories for your iPhone 6 are finally here
One of iOS 8’s most important features is HomeKit, which is Apple’s vision for connecting your home to your iOS mobile devices. The company has yet to announce …
Exclusive: First look at Microsoft’s brand new ‘Spartan’ project for Windows 10
A few days ago, a report revealed that Microsoft is secretly developing a special new web browser for Windows 10 dubbed Spartan. The company is …
It’s finally here: The first Android phone with as much RAM as your laptop
It’s no secret that Android device makers have been continuously pushing the limits when it comes to smartphone specs, and it was only a matter …
Mercedes unveils future of driving with autonomous self-driving hydrogen car
Google isn’t the only company out there interested in putting self-driving cars on the road, and the search giant may have some serious competition in …
One more crucial Galaxy S6 detail seems to have leaked
Samsung is reportedly demoing various Galaxy S6 versions at CES 2015, though the South Korean company is only showing the device to partners behind closed …
One company may have figured out wireless charging technology once and for all
The problem with current wireless charging devices is that in most cases a charging pad tied to the wall is needed for actually charging devices …
Meet the Boss, the world’s first Tor-certified Android smartphone
Even though it has a large 7-inch display that’s usually seen on tablets, the Boss is actually a dual-SIM Android smartphone that comes with Tor …
D-Link’s scary looking new routers are ready to deliver insanely fast Wi-Fi speeds
D-Link has a bunch of new routers on display at CES 2015, all ready to deliver serious wireless performance… although at first glance they look …
Samsung reportedly thinks it can sell 10 million Galaxy S6 Edge units this year
Samsung is reportedly supposed to bring two Galaxy S6 versions at CES 2015, including one that has a curved display similar to the Galaxy Note …
Samsung is putting an incredibly fast, business card-sized Portable SSD in your pocket
Samsung on Monday announced at CES 2015 a variety of new products including a new line of highly portable storage drives. The new Portable SSD …
Netflix has just gotten a lot worse for some subscribers
Netflix’s streaming service is so popular that many Internet users would do anything to be able to access the U.S. version of the service, which …
Video: Meet SmartScooter, the Tesla of scooters
CES 2015 is getting underway in Las Vegas, and while many companies have yet to unveil their tech creations for this year, one product will certainly turn …
Magellan’s new smartwatch lasts for 6 months without a single charge
In addition to launching two new RoadMate GPS units on Monday at CES 2015, Magellan also unveiled an interesting smartwatch that’s supposed to offer users …
CES is just starting, and here are the wildest gadgets announced so far
Some of the biggest names in tech have yet to unveil their biggest potential hits at CES 2015, but a variety of much smaller companies have already …
LG just set the bar for new 4K TVs at CES
LG on Monday at CES 2015 announced several new products including a variety of TV and TV-related products that it hopes will amaze TV fans. The …
Awesome gadget lets you use CarPlay and Android Auto without buying a new car
Smartphone users looking to own a “smart” car that can offer them either Apple’s CarPlay or Google’s Android Auto features could save a lot of money …
Apple looks set to release reinvented, next-generation 12-inch iPad according to new leak
Apple has been rumored for quite a while now to be working on an even bigger version iPad that’s tentatively being called the iPad Pro or iPad …
Galaxy S6 making special appearance at CES 2015… but it’s not as exciting as you think
The most important tech event of the year is about to get underway and Samsung is set to unveil a variety of products that will hit stores …
The Galaxy S6’s main component reportedly shown in new leaked images
Samsung’s most important handset of 2015 will undoubtedly be the sixth-generation Galaxy S version, which has reportedly been designed from scratch, as the company is …
LG’s next curved flagship Android smartphone is all but confirmed
One of the products LG will unveil at CES 2015 during its press event is surely going to be the G Flex 2, a second-generation …
Last year’s most surprising hit Android phone may get Lollipop soon
Android handset makers launched a wide variety of smartphones last year and a surprising number of flagship devices managed to stand out of the crowd. …
The real brilliance of Apple Pay – the iPhone 6 gets free marketing from major banks
Not only is Apple Pay the most popular mobile payments solution available in the U.S. even though it only launched a few months ago on just …
Relive the ’90s on Netflix by watching every episode of Friends
More than 10 years have passed since popular sitcom Friends aired the last episode of its 10-season run, and the show is still tremendously popular for …
Microsoft will finally give Windows Phone users an Office app of their own
Microsoft will unveil more details about Windows 10 at an event later this month, at which point the company could also detail some other plans …
Releasing an iPhone 6s mini is a huge no-brainer for Apple
There are just a few days to go until CES 2015, where we’ll likely see a bunch of new high-end Android handsets announced. Even so, we’re already …
The Pirate Bay’s mysterious countdown timer may tell us when it’s coming back online
Popular torrenting resource The Pirate Bay went down in December, after a police raid hit its servers in Sweden, and, surprisingly, stayed down in the …
Watch Marvel’s tantalizing new teaser for Avengers: Age of Ultron
Marvel’s upcoming Avengers: Age of Ultron is probably not going to win an Oscar for best movie, but the action-packed superheroes film will certainly be …
Even more evidence that the ‘iPhone 6s mini’ is coming this year
More and more reports claim that Apple will not simply abandon smaller iPhones now that it’s launched the bigger iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, …
Putting up with the Christmas PSN outage gets you free Plus extension and discount for games
Sony’s PlayStation Network (PSN) and Microsoft’s Xbox Live services were both hit by hackers during Christmas, with PSN staying offline even after the attacks stopped. …
