Chris Smith

Chris Smith

A technology journalist, writer and videographer of many magazines and websites including T3, Gadget Magazine and TechRadar.com. He specializes in applications for smartphones, tablets and handheld devices, with bylines also at The Guardian, WIRED, Trusted Reviews and Wareable. Chris is also the podcast host for The Liverpool Way. As well as tech and football, Chris is a pop-punk fan and enjoys the art of wrasslin'.

Articles by: Chris Smith

Ballmer's ballin' as Big Steve wins battle to buy LA Clippers NBA team

Ballmer's ballin' as Big Steve wins battle to buy LA Clippers NBA team

By Chris Smith published

UPDATED Ex-Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer is now an NBA owner after winning a battle to gain control of the Clips.

Cortana could be in line for a call up to the majors as part of Windows 9

Cortana may have a prominent seat at the Windows 9 table

By Chris Smith published

The voice-powered personal assistant could become a major part of Microsoft's next major desktop OS launch.

Brits obsessed with the weather? You betcha! BBC Weather app fastest-growing ever

Brits obsessed with the weather? You bet! BBC Weather app is its fastest-growing ever

By Chris Smith published

BBC Weather app being downloaded 19,000 times a day on average, with 8 million in total since last June.

Abandon ship! Microsoft will kill support for Internet Explorer 8 in 2016

Abandon ship! Microsoft will kill support for Internet Explorer 8 in 2016

By Chris Smith published

Over 20 per cent of PCs still have it installed, but it'll be abandoned by Microsoft in the next couple of years.

Amazon spoiling for another rumble, halts Blue-ray pre-orders in Disney spat

Amazon spoiling for another rumble, halts Blu-ray pre-orders in Disney spat

By Chris Smith published

Amazon is currently not accepting pre-orders for movies as it attempts to push negotiations in its favour once again.

BBC iPlayer coming to Xbox One by the end of 2014

BBC iPlayer coming to Xbox One by the end of 2014

By Chris Smith published

The long awaited launch of the iPlayer on Microsoft's next-gen console will happen within a few short months.

Oculus Rift may be going Hollywood as Facebook reportedly courts studios

Facebook reportedly schmoozing with movie studios for Oculus Rift content

By Chris Smith published

Full-length movies released directly to the Oculus Rift headset could be part of the VR future Facebook is envisioning.

Will Apple ever launch Siri for Mac? New patent filing proves it exists in theory

Apple invented Siri for Mac, but will we ever hear it?

By Chris Smith published

Apple is looking at broadening its voice interaction tools for Mac, with a parent application that outlines Siri for Mac

Apple is working on no contact wireless charging for computer peripherals"

Apple is working on contactless wireless charging for Mac peripherals

By Chris Smith published

Apple has been awarded a patent which could see future devices charged through near field magnetic resonance (NFMR).

Lawsuit over Facebook's over EU privacy policy gains 25,000 likes

Lawsuit over Facebook's EU privacy policy gains 25,000 likes

By Chris Smith published

Facebook's methods of monitoring its users is in breach of EU law, according to one privacy campaigner who's gaining support

Instant messaging booming among Brits and it's because we're incorrigible flirts

Instant messaging booming among Brits and it's because we're incorrigible flirts

By Chris Smith published

Thanks to free services like WhatsApp, iMessage and Facebook Messenger, IM use is set to double in 2014

Apple patents an iPad variant with touch-sensitive sensors on the rear

Is it game on for Apple as it patents gaming-centric iPad with rear sensors?

By Chris Smith published

Is Apple considering a gaming-centric tablet for those who hate prodding touchscreens? Probably not, but...

Apple TV gets an iOS 7 and OS X Yosemite-style makeover in new beta"

Apple TV gets an iOS 7 and OS X Yosemite-style makeover in new beta

By Chris Smith published

Along with the launch of new betas for iOS 8 and Mac OS X 10.0, Apple TV has received a visual boost.

Launch events may matter again as Evleaks retires from outing mobile devices

Launch events may matter again as Evleaks retires from leaking

By Chris Smith published

The internet's most prolific smartphone leaker Evan '@Evleaks' Blass is giving it all up.

NFL teams recieving a tech upgrade courtesy of Microsoft's Surface Pro 2

NFL teams receiving a tech upgrade courtesy of Microsoft's Surface Pro 2

By Chris Smith published

Coaches and players will be able to view photos of each snap on a locked-down Surface Pro 2 this season

iPad Air

What's inside your iPad: A look at the technology inside the iPad Air

By Chris Smith published

In Depth The tech within Apple's iPad Air is the most advanced yet. We look beyond the spec sheet to explain the real world benefits.

LG G Watch burning and skin irritation concerns reportedly fixed by OTA update

LG G Watch burning and skin irritation concerns nixed by OTA update

By Chris Smith published

The gold terminal pins on the back of the LG G Watch were reportedly causing discomfort for some wearers.

Microsoft rounds-out Surface Pro 3 line-up as i3 and i7 variants hit US and Canada

Microsoft rounds-out Surface Pro 3 line-up as i3 and i7 variants hit US and Canada

By Chris Smith published

The entry level Intel i3 model brings down the starting price in North America, while the i7 iteration bumps it up.

EE's 4G Wi-Fi dongle Kite flying out from today

EE's Kite 4G Mi-Fi dongle flying out from today

By Chris Smith published

EE's new Wi-Fi hotspot device is available to buy today and it looks a hell of a lot like the iPhone 4

Google has got 12,000 'right to be forgotten' request from the UK, but France leads the way?

Google got 12,000 UK 'right to be forgotten' requests, but France leads the way

By Chris Smith published

Google has served up a country-by-country breakdown of requests and the UK ranks third in Europe.

Square could finally crack the UK with new chip-and-pin friendly card reader

Square could finally crack the UK with new chip-and-PIN friendly card reader

By Chris Smith published

Square is working on a new card reader that'll incorporate the chip-and-PIN tech common outside the U.S.

Content stalemate could push Apple's reported TV set-top box into 2015

Apple TV set-top reportedly pushed to 2015 as content stalemate drags on

By Chris Smith published

Seems Apple still hasn't been able to reach the necessary deals with resistant content providers.

Copyright cops are now advertising on infringing websites

UK copyright cops are now advertising on infringing websites

By Chris Smith published

Instead of an advert for nefarious content, illegal streamers could see warnings to shut down the browser.

Amazon may take on Square and PayPal Here with mobile credit card reader

Amazon may take on Square and PayPal Here with mobile credit card reader

By Chris Smith published

Amazon has conquered darn near everything, now it may be going after mobile payments with a new card reader.

Baidu is also working on self-driving cars, but they'll be 'more like riding a horse'"

Baidu is also working on self-driving cars, but they'll be 'more like riding a horse'

By Chris Smith published

Chinese search engine Baidu, often called the Google of China, has revealed it is working on a fleet of semi-automated cars

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