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

HTC admits fixing One (M8) benchmarking tests, gives users access to High Performance Mode

HTC admits fixing One (M8) benchmarks, offers users High Performance Mode

By Chris Smith published

HTC has confirmed it optimises the performance of its new flagship phone when it detects benchmarking software.

The future of facial recognition: big brother or our new best friend?

The future of facial recognition: big brother or our new best friend?

By Chris Smith published

In depth Facebook's DeepFace research reignited the facial recognition debate. Can our great fears be overcome? And are potentially useful applications worth the privacy risk?

Samsung Galaxy S5 has a hidden baby monitor feature for Gear smartwatch owners

Samsung Galaxy S5 has a hidden baby monitor feature for Gear watch owners

By Chris Smith published

Eagle-eyed tech bloggers have discovered a feature within the Galaxy S5 that may come in handy for parents.

Mozilla plunged into crisis as three board members quit over new CEO appointment

Mozilla plunged into crisis as three board members quit over CEO appointment

By Chris Smith published

Three senior directors at the Firefox maker have quit in light of Brenden Eich's appointment, but it's nothing to do with gay marriage

Yahoo reportedly chasing YouTube starts for a new online video platform

Yahoo reportedly chasing YouTube stars for a new online video platform

By Chris Smith published

Yahoo wants to give YouTube a run for its money and plans to use Google's own video stars to do so, reports claim.

Credit where it's due? Google wants 'powered by Android' slapped on all boot screens"

Power trip: Google requires 'powered by Android' mention on boot-up

By Chris Smith published

Android manufacturers using GMS apps like Gmail and YouTube are now required to give a nod to the little green robot on start up.

Apple patent shows off smart keyboard case, the perfect Office for iPad pal?

Apple patent shows off smart keyboard case, the perfect Office for iPad pal?

By Chris Smith published

On the day Office for iPad finally arrived, potential relief for potential heavy Word users emerged via an Apple patent.

Intel boosts its wearable future with Basis Science acquisition

Intel shows it's serious about wearables, picks up health tracker maker

By Chris Smith published

In a big day for buyouts, chipmaker Intel has signalled its wearable intentions by buying Basis for a reported $100 million.

Instagram begins to filter out Foursquare in favour of Facebook Places

Instagram checks out scrapping Foursquare in favour of Facebook Places

By Chris Smith published

Instagram is testing Facebook Places as the default location provider instead of its top rival.

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Google Now will get you out of a jam using new Waze-powered traffic alerts

By Chris Smith published

Google is putting its Waze acquisition to good use, giving Now an extra string to its bow.

Nest founder Tony Fadell says Google, not Apple, are developing best future tech

Nest founder says Google, not Apple, owns the future of tech

By Chris Smith published

The iPod-godfather-turned-Googler thinks his new employer is creating the tech we'll need 5-10 years from now.

Is Google's official Nexus 7 protective case actually damaging tablets?

Is Google's official Nexus 7 protective case actually damaging tablets?

By Chris Smith published

Red folio case causing discolouration around the edges of Google's fancy tablet.

Huawei, accused of spying by the U.S., has been spied on by NSA since 2009

Huawei has allegedly been spied on by the NSA since 2009

By Chris Smith published

So, in not-entirely-surprising news, the latest Snowden leaks allege the NSA hacked into Chinese firm's servers.

LG announces Smart Bulb for iOS and Android, will blink when you receive a call

LG outs Smart Bulb for iOS and Android, will blink when you receive a call

By Chris Smith published

LG continues the trend of aligning smartphones with home tech with a brand new... erm... light bulb.

12-inch MacBook Air rumour resurfaces, brings word of redesigned trackpad

12-inch MacBook rumour resurfaces, brings word of redesigned trackpad

By Chris Smith published

Suggestions that Apple is planning to release a 12-inch MacBook to sit between its current 11- and 13-inch offerings have remerged.

Now Rhapsody and Napster ditch The Echo Nest following Spotify buyou

Now Rhapsody and Napster ditch The Echo Nest following Spotify buyout

By Chris Smith published

Another company has now ended their association with the recommendations service.

Twitter Music goes the way of the dodo, will officially shut down next month

Twitter Music goes the way of the dodo, will officially shut down next month

By Chris Smith published

Trending #Music portal pulled from the App Store and will stop working April 18, exactly a year after launch.

Yahoo back in the game as it adds new play portal for web, iOS and Android

Yahoo back in the game as it adds new play portal for web, iOS and Android

By Chris Smith published

Yahoo Games Network to distribute third-party titles, while Yahoo Classic Games offers titles across web and mobile.

Titanfall? More like Titanfail as Xbox 360 version now delayed until April

Titanfall for Xbox 360 delayed until April

By Chris Smith published

The arrival of EA's Xbox One smash on the previous generation console has been pushed back in Europe and the US.

Next Xbox One update to focus on social with the return of friend notifications

Next Xbox One update to focus on social with addition of friend notifications

By Chris Smith published

April update, currently in Beta, will also see GameDVR, Blu-ray and Kinect improvements, as Microsoft works on perfecting the next-gen

Google could be about to bump off Google Voice and add it to Hangouts

Google Voice app could be set for the chop with Hangouts to reap rewards

By Chris Smith published

Is Google ready to take a real swipe at Skype? Reports say it could consolidate Google Voice into Hangouts.

Twitter testing a 'Fave People' timeline for your top tweeters only

Twitter testing a 'Fave People' timeline for your top tweeters only

By Chris Smith published

Twitter is toying with giving users the option to separate the wheat from the chaff with 'Fave People' timeline tests.

Uncommon Sense as revamped UI reportedly leaks out prior to new HTC One launch

Sense 6 caught on video ahead of new HTC One launch

By Chris Smith published

The next HTC One has more leaks than a knitted raincoat. Now it's time to get a look at the revamped HTC Sense 6 user interface

Netflix for torrents' app Popcorn Time shuts down, but sequel on the way

'Netflix for torrents' app Popcorn Time shuts down, but sequel on the way

By Chris Smith published

The project's creators have shuttered the movie streaming app, but torrent site YTS plans to resurrect it.

Beam us up, Sammy! New Galaxy Beam projector phone spied in China

Beam us up, Sammy! New Galaxy Beam projector phone spied in China

By Chris Smith published

A new version of the firm's projector phone looks like it could be on the way after specs and pics emerged from the far east.

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