The Nexus 6 is missing a major feature and it’s all Apple’s fault
After previous reports suggested that at least one version of the Nexus 6 would come with a built-in fingerprint sensor that would put the handset on par …
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
You’ll want one of these toys for your next terrifying blizzard experience
The Northeast is preparing to be hit by what may become one of the worst blizzards in the history of the region, with warnings already …
Stunning renders show 12-inch MacBook Air next to 12-inch iPad Air Plus
The rumored 12-inch MacBook Air and 12-inch iPad Air Plus/iPad Pro are reportedly launching later this year, as recent reports have confirmed major details about Apple’s newest …
T-Mobile wants to help you score cheaper smartphones – here’s how
Looking to buy even cheaper smartphones? T-Mobile’s got you covered under the new Score! plan — yes, strangely enough the “Un-carrier” has a plan which …
Galaxy S6 reportedly getting a special version of the Snapdragon 810
After many reports claimed that Qualcomm encountered performance issues with its 2015 64-bit octa-core flagship processor, the company has once again denied that the chip has …
Walmart takes on Chromecast with even cheaper, simpler streaming stick
Walmart’s quietly launched Vudu Spark is the latest Chromecast competitor, a device that’s supposed to be about as big as Google’s streaming dongle, but even …
This tiny gadget turns your ordinary sink into a high-tech washing machine
With almost a month left in its Indiegogo campaign, Dolfi has already topped its $100,000 goal by more than $25,000 by convincing many backers to …
The Galaxy S6 might launch sooner than you think
Samsung’s most important handset of the year will undoubtedly be the Galaxy S6, and a new report from South Korean publication ETNews seems to indicate …
Google takes a major step toward becoming your wireless carrier
After reports from The Information and The Wall Street Journal said earlier this week that Google is interested in becoming a carrier in the U.S. …
How to recover deleted photos from iPhone, Android, and other devices
One reason why the iPhone is one of the most popular cameras on Flickr (second only to Canon in 2014) is that Apple realized a long time …
Help! I already can’t decide between the 12-inch MacBook Air and 12-inch iPad
Some hardcore Apple fans are surely excited about some of the rumored products that are supposed to launch later this year, including the 12-inch Retina …
How to set up a VPN on Android – and why you should do it right now
Surfing the web privately is something many web users are interested in, whether they’re doing it on a desktop, laptop or mobile device, but not …
This might be our first look at Apple’s completely redesigned Retina MacBook Air
Apple is expected to soon launch a new version of the MacBook Air, a 12-inch model that’s supposed to be thinner than every previous MacBook Air and …
The craziest fact about the Apple Watch: It will be more powerful than the first iPad
The Apple Watch will not have incredible battery life, a 9to5Mac report on Thursday revealed. Apple wasn’t even able to meet its own battery targets …
Bloatware you will love: Free Office preinstalled on Windows 10 phones and small tablets
Microsoft on Thursday confirmed various details about its upcoming Office plans, revealing that Office 2016 will be released at some point in the second half …
Check out the first trailer of Tina Fey’s upcoming Netflix sitcom
In early March, Netflix will launch a brand new sitcom made by 30 Rock’s mastermind Tina Fey, CNET reports. Called Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, the comedy centers …
Video: Bill Gates gets Jimmy Fallon to drink sanitized sewage water
Bill Gates was invited on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon on Wednesday night, where he talked about the “Omniprocessor,” a neat invention that helps engineers …
What if there was an entire PC in your mouse?
Even though it’s facing tough competition from mobile devices, the PC is far from being dead, and many people are still trying to reinvent it. …
KeyTouch lets you unlock your Mac with Touch ID, and it was built by 14-year-olds
Unlike most teenagers who are busy with school work and sports, Erik van der Plas and Tom de Ruiter are two very young Dutch software developers. …
Apple wants to make iPad even better with help of a smarter accessory
Apple is considering adding various new features to future versions of the Smart Cover, a protective accessory specifically developed for the iPad, according to a …
Microsoft’s next major Office release set for later this year
Microsoft’s next major version of Office is supposed to launch later this year, according to The Verge, although a firm release date isn’t available at …
Samsung’s Apple Watch killer will apparently be insanely complex to maneuver
You’d think that by now, Samsung has had time to decide on various smartwatch-related matters including design, software features and user interface. The company has already …
6 beastly phones you can buy for less than $400
The iPhone 6 and the iPhone 6 Plus might be the best-selling phones currently available in stores, but there are also plenty of other options available …
Better Call Saul: Crystal meth smuggling drone crashes near border
No, this isn’t a scenario from the upcoming Breaking Bad spinoff Better Caul Saul, though it does involve crystal meth. Specifically, more than six pounds of …
Meet ‘Exploding Kittens,’ the hilarious card game currently ‘exploding’ on Kickstarter
Exploding Kittens is the name of a new card game that has taken Kickstarter by storm, coming from famed comic The Oatmeal, who partnered up …
The one WhatsApp feature you crave is finally here… with a huge caveat
WhatsApp, the instant messaging service Facebook paid lots of millions for not too long ago, is growing more and more popular with users across mobile …
Video: The best way to crash a wedding and have everyone cheer for you at the end
After all that careful planning, stress and money spent on everything related to the one special day in your life when you finally get married, …
How one country has made having sex the ultimate badge of patriotism
Dying for the country might not be the ultimate patriotism test anymore, but having more sex, particularly the kind that leads to having more children, …
Class action lawsuit alleges Apple intentionally hid MacBook defects
Remember that massive 2011 MacBook Pro graphics problem that affected thousands of users where Apple failed to provide a definitive fix? Unhappy 2011 MacBook Pro owners …
One carrier is offering the no-contract data sharing plan you’ve been waiting for
For many smartphone users, mobile data is the single most important detail in their phone’s contract, and Virgin Mobile has come up with a very …
