Nest thermostat gets even better with new software update
Nest on Tuesday announced a new software version for its Nest thermostat that brings even more features, including increased efficiency that can save you extra …
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
This is when you’ll be able to buy the hot Nexus 6 in the U.K.
Google has made the Nexus 6 available for preorder only in the U.S. so far, as the company only had a limited stock to work with …
MCX retailers might cry uncle on Apple Pay sooner than you expect
The Apple Pay vs. MCX CurrentC saga is far from over yet, and it looks like there may be hope for shoppers who regularly go …
Secure credit cards have a major flaw that lets hackers steal millions
Dumb debit and credit cards that can be easily replicated by hackers after stealing the data in their magnetic strips — which is what happened with …
Microsoft might be working on even bigger and better Surface Pro tablets
After suggesting a few weeks ago that Microsoft might be interested in discontinuing its underperforming Surface Pro line of products — a report Microsoft has …
Report warns Apple might be facing a huge iPhone 6 Plus recall
A report from Business Korea warns that Apple might be facing a huge potential iPhone 6 Plus recall, not because it bends — something that …
iOS 8.1.1 has been released to testers – here are the biggest changes
Apple is not done releasing iOS 8 updates, as the company has seeded the first iOS 8.1.1 beta to developers. Following the initial iOS 8 release, …
Android 5.0 Lollipop is here… but you can’t have it just yet
Google on Monday pushed Android 5.0 Lollipop source code to the Android Open Source Project (AOSP), and while that alone might be interesting news for Android …
Does Apple have another major iCloud security issue on its hands?
After having to deal with the iCloud-related Nudegate scandal, stop the Chinese iCloud attacks, and reassure users that its cloud has not been hacked, Apple might have a …
With Lollipop incoming, KitKat is now on almost a third of Android devices
Google has posted new Android distribution numbers on its Android Developers site, revealing that KitKat is now installed on almost a third of Android devices …
These are the processors that might power the ultra-thin 12-inch Retina MacBook Air
Apple is widely expected to launch a smaller, thinner, fanless 12-inch Retina MacBook Air laptop next year, and it may feature a design made possible …
Good news, Galaxy S4 owners: Your phone will get Android 5.0 Lollipop
Samsung will update the “old” Galaxy S4 to Android 5.0 Lollipop, SamMobile has learned, making Lollipop the third major Android update the handset will receive …
This might be why the iPad mini 3 didn’t get a major update this year
Even though Apple released two new iPad models this year, including the iPad Air 2 and the iPad mini 3, only the 9.7-inch version received …
This might just be the best cloud backup offer for iPhone and Android that money can buy
After releasing several interesting cloud products for mobile devices including iPhone and Android earlier this year, iDrive is back with a very interesting offer for users …
The flagship Nokia Android phone of your dreams might actually launch soon
Nokia decided many years ago not to make Android smartphones, disappointing many fans who would have loved to own a flagship Android handset made by Nokia. …
Early details on Samsung’s flagship Galaxy S6 may have been revealed
Samsung is reportedly working on its next big thing, SamMobile has learned from unnamed sources, which is called “Project Zero” internally. According to the report, Project …
AT&T announces release details for Galaxy Note Edge, HTC RE, Moto 360 and more
AT&T on Monday announced a variety of new products, including new smartphones, wearable devices and a connected camera that will soon hit store shelves. AT&T’s …
Specs for Apple’s unannounced iPad Pro may have just leaked
Many reports have so far mentioned Apple’s plans to release a bigger iPad model in the future — unofficially called the iPad Pro — with …
Apple exec spills more details about the Apple Watch’s release date
Apple’s first smartwatch is launching in early 2015, according to what the company said in the past, but it looks like one Apple executive has …
Google’s hot new Nexus 6 might start shipping much sooner than expected
Google has already run out of available Nexus 6 stock, after starting preorders for the hot handset only a few days ago, and while it’s …
You can now download the completely redesigned Gmail app for Android 5.0
After being teased in previous reports, Google’s redesigned Gmail Android app (version 5.0) is available for download, Android Police reports, complete with Material Design and …
Man who owns a smart TV says he’s ‘afraid’ of using it after reading its privacy policy
Just like with other electronic devices that used to be “dumb,” TVs have become increasingly smart lately, but that doesn’t mean that’s necessarily a good thing, …
For just $0.99, this iPhone app that will tell you when you’re going to die
If for some reason you really need to know when you’ll die, then the App Store’s got you covered, as Business Insider found a new …
Check out the 60 complex questions that confused Cortana more than Siri and Google Now
The three main mobile operating systems all have their respective voice-based virtual assistants to help users with various tasks during the day. Apple’s Siri, Google’s Google …
Mystery solved: The Nexus 6 will run on Verizon’s network after all
One of the most surprising announcements Google made when launching the highly anticipated Nexus 6 was that no less than five U.S. carriers would be selling the …
You can download the newest version of Outlook for Mac right now
Microsoft on Friday announced that it plans to release a new version of Office for Mac next year, with a beta version to be launched …
The Droid Turbo’s battery is just as beastly as you expected
Verizon and Motorola earlier this week unveiled a brand new Droid-branded Android handset, the Droid Turbo that packs monster specs and equally impressive battery life. …
Has Apple quietly fixed its iPhone 6 Plus ‘Bendgate’ problem? [updated]
Ignoring the idiotic instances where people intentionally started bending iPhone 6 units in stores just to prove it can be done, Apple did have an …
These pictures show the Nexus 6’s camera is just as awesome for nighttime photos
The Nexus 6 is Google’s most advanced Nexus smartphone yet, with the company focusing on premium Nexus devices this year that feature high-end specs and matching prices. The …
Samsung’s slimmest iPhones yet are finally official
After many reports leaked various details about Samsung’s iPhone-5-like-looking Galaxy A3 and Galaxy A5 smartphones in the previous weeks, the South Korean giant has finally …
