Chris Davies
Expertise
Electric Vehicles, Smartphones, Smart Homes
- Chris joined SlashGear in 2006, shortly after the site first launched, and helped grow it from an enthusiast blog to a respected news source.
- He helped spearhead the site's push into automotive, reflecting the increasing role technology plays in modern transportation such as EVs.
- Among the first behind the wheel of every new model, he's been entrusted with priceless prototypes and seven-figure supercars, with a reputation that spans the worlds of cars and tech.
Experience
A clandestine geek from an early age, Chris began his career in the media with a mixture of luck and enthusiasm. Earning his place in the technology world with a mixture of genuine love for its transformational potential, and blunt realism about what is — and isn't — worth spending money on, he's watched smartphone platforms launch and die, smart homes flourish, and green tech play an increasing role. For the past decade, he's increasingly focused on automotive, using his front-row seat in the industry to help readers understand how electrification and autonomous driving will change their experience of transportation.
Education
Chris has a bachelor's degree in psychology and a master's degree in counseling.
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Stories By Chris Davies
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The 2024 Subaru Crosstrek is an attainable and practical SUV that comes with everything you would expect, even if there is still room for improvements.
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The 2024 Mercedes-AMG SUV has plenty of power and luxury, but its limited range and high price tag means it's seeking a specific kind of buyer.
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Electric vehicles may not quite be the status quo, but they're certainly not the curios they once were. How does the 2024 Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback stack up?
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The Toyota Grand Highlander is a spacious three-row SUV that offers a lot of options for hauling people and cargo in a well appointed interior.
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The 2024 Jaguar F-Type is the last of its kind, as the car maker faces a future of electrification. Here our review of Jaguar's fond farewell.
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The 2023 Kia Sorento Hybrid delivers power an economy in a smooth package that can fit the whole family and features competitive pricing with gas-only variants.
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The 2023 Mercedes-AMG SL 43 is a stylish, comfortable, and playful roadster whose smaller engine gets a boost from an electric turbo for better mileage.
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Can the new iPhone 15 bring enough of what Apple delivered with the Pro model, or should you drop the extra cash to upgrade?
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Are thinking about adding the Honda Prologue to your garage, but you're not sure whether it's big enough? Here's what you need to know about cargo and seating.
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The 2024 Hyundai Kona N Line is a larger and more stylish version of its predecessor that compares favorably with others in its class. Here's our full review.
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We had a chance to take a first look at the upcoming 2024 Honda Prologue and found an EV that makes delivering a drama free experience a signature feature.
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Apple Watch Series 9 continues Apple's streak of creating smartwatches that set the standard for the rest of the industry -- for better or for worse.
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Despite the at-a-glance similarities with its predecessor, the iPhone 15 Pro Max represents some of the biggest changes in the iPhone in years.
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The new 2023 Kia Forte GT delivers a compact sedan with sporty sensibilities coupled with a price that's markedly lower than its competitors.
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A major upgrade to the iPhone 15 Pro Max is obvious before you even turn it on. Here's why you should give the biggest iPhone some serious consideration.
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Sonos Move 2 brings the speaker line into the present with features like USB-C charging, but with a price that's considerably higher than its predecessor.
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The 2023 Kia Carnival is a true minivan, despite intentional SUV-inspired design elements. Don't hold that against it, however, as this Kia has a lot to offer.
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We got behind the wheel of a 2023 BMW M3 Competition xDrive to see where lands in the M Series family and how it stacks up against the competition.
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The 2024 GMC Acadia is getting bigger in basically every way, from third-row seating to more storage capacity. But will being bigger be enough?
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The Kia Seltos is a roomy and capable subcompact SUV with plenty of options -- including all-wheel drive -- but can it measure up to higher priced competitors?
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The 2023 Toyota Crown is a "lifted" sedan which exists somewhere between a sedan and an SUV, but it is a head turner that we can't get enough of.
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Roomba's latest flagship cleaning device, the Combo j9+, intends to be better than its competitors, starting with better separation of mopping and vacuuming.
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The 2024 Acura ZDX is a new all-electric car coming to market and it's bringing along a series of incentives and credits that will help new EV owners.
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Ford's 2024 Mustang Mach-E Rally is shaping up to be a must-have vehicle for off-road enthusiasts. We've got all the specs and pricing right here.
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Sonos is launching the Move 2 speaker which looks very much like the original Move speaker but with a lot more battery and better sound quality.
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Tesla has revealed a refreshed version of the Model 3, its most affordable EV, bringing the variant known as "Project Highland" into the spotlight.
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Philips has announced a slew of new security and lighting fixtures as part of its Hue lineup. There's even a chance that Matter might come along with them.