Chris Burns
School
Minneapolis College Of Art And Design
Expertise
Smartphones, 3D Printing, Industrial Design
- From 2008 to 2010, work with conceptual industrial design publication Yanko Design gave Chris a unique perspective on the world of consumer tech.
- Shortly after joining SlashGear in 2010, Chris was entrusted with seeking out and capturing content at tech conferences such as CES, MWC, IFA, GDC, Google I/O and press events held by organizations such as Microsoft, NVIDIA, and Samsung.
- His gadget collection includes rare and high-profile disasters like Google's Nexus Q, which measured its lifespan in months.
Experience
Chris has been publishing content online since internet access was delivered by mail carriers via software on CDs. As Chris has gained experience with cutting-edge technology — like the latest in 3D sculpting and drawing tablets — he's also established himself as an artist and graphic designer under the name World Famous Design Junkies. Chris tests the real-world capabilities of consumer gadgets with his creative works and expands his artistic horizons with each new review of bleeding-edge technology. Chris Burns is Senior Lead Features Editor for SlashGear.
Education
Chris has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Graphic Design.
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Stories By Chris Burns
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The XTool P2 CO2 55W laser cutter and engraver is a gigantic beast of a tool made for big projects and precise cuts -- but is it worth what it'll cost you?
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The Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra robotic vacuum has a collection of sensors and feature upgrades that make it one of the most interesting smart home products yet.
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Ryobi has a growing collection of "USB Lithium" tools that address all manner of creative hobbies and destructive necessities.
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The OnePlus 12R Genshin Impact Edition might very well be the most complete special edition cross-branded smartphone ever made.
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Ryobi's USB Lithium battery system is out in full force -- we're already on the second-generation battery. Here's all you need to know before getting started.
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CES 2024 had some interesting devices and implementations of new-age tech, to be sure. Some of the best things we saw this year might surprise you.
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The Ugreen Foldable Kickstand Magnetic Battery we have here is an unassuming savior for those iPhone users in need of an extra charge or two on any given day.
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The Tineco Pure One Station Furfree is a smart cordless stick vacuum cleaner that can pick up pet fur then get cleaned out and recharged by its own handy dock.
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Google Pixel 8 Pro has a bunch of new features and a price increase that will make you wonder if it's worth the upgrade over its predecessor, the Pixel 7 Pro.
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The Razer Blade 16 x Automobili Lamborghini Edition is one of the most exclusive limited release laptops the brand has ever made -- here's a closer look.
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Microsoft revealed their Surface Laptop Studio 2 and we have some opinions about what's going on both above and below the hood.
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These are the most innovative products of IFA 2023, as chosen by SlashGear. Some you may recognize, others may be shocking.
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The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 is the latest in the hero line of foldable smartphone devices, ready to do battle with new contender Google and its folding Pixel!
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The Onyx Boox Tab Ultra C works with an color ePaper display from E Ink. With this device, you can read comic books in direct sunlight -- that's no easy feat.
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The Pixel Fold is a smartphone with a foldable display that is the new most expensive phone ever released by Google -- could it possibly be worth the cash?
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The Google Pixel Tablet is, at long last, a Google-made Android slate that does the big-screen UI justice and introduces a new hardware setup at the same time.
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Amazon's Fire tablet range gains a new model, and as usual aggressive pricing and seamless Prime integration may have you questioning the value of an iPad.
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The Google Pixel tablet may mark the revival of the Android tablet industry, but first it will have to win over consumers. Here's our first impressions.
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Google's first foldable has been revealed. The company promises solid features alongside a huge price. Is it worth the cost? Here's our hands-on impressions.
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Narrowing the gap with the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro, Google's most affordable smartphone might have you wondering if the Pixel 7a is all the Android you really need.
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The Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 is one of the most versatile Windows 11 notebooks on the market today -- but is it innovative enough to be worth your cash?
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The latest Amazon Fire TV television has a giant QLED display, Ambient Experience, and a sleek industrial design -- but does Fire OS ruin everything?
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Nothing's focus on design has delivered some of the most striking mobile devices and accessories in recent years. Problem is, has practicality been ignored?
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On paper, Google's Pixel 7 could be the smartphone bargain of 2022. Does this unexpectedly affordable Android live up to the hype? We put it to the test.
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The Pixel Watch is here, and it's making a case for Wear OS with its launch. Does Google's smartwatch swim or sink in a sea of other wearables?
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The massive "Grand Theft Auto VI" leak has revealed many details about the next major installment in the franchise, including a few key pieces of information.
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Samsun Samsung brought its recently unveiled Odyssey Ark PC monitor to IFA 2022 and shocked onlookers aplenty.