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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Lenovo takes a second shot at a foldable laptop, with the 2022 ThinkPad X1 Fold promising more power and flexibility. Is it finally ready for the mainstream?
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While smart glasses are not new, Lenovo's Glasses T1 may put it on the map as a leader in their proliferation.
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It's Star Wars Day 2015, May the 4th, the greatest non-holiday holiday of the year!
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Google's cheapest new smartphone may make some sacrifices to hit its $449 price, but everyday Android fans will find it hard to argue with the Pixel 6a
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BMW owners are seeking out hacks to enable features in their cars that have been locked behind subscription model paywalls by the German car manufacturer.
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Lady Gaga has teamed with the minds at Intel to create a spectacular performance during the 2016 Grammy Awards.
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Bethesda's next two major-label video games have been given an official delay, owing to what appears to be the default reasoning for late games in recent years.
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Despite the notion that Bitcoin's value should be based on the utility and longevity of the technology, it seems the coin's cost remains tied to market trends.
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The OnePlus 10 Pro 5G is the most advanced smartphone released by the brand to date. Here's how it stands up to the market.
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The design of the MacBook Air has stayed mostly consistent throughout the years, but now Apple may be planning a display shake-up in future models.
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OnePlus promised its Android flagship would come to the US. Now, it's ready to spill the details.
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The good, the bad, and the ugly from Apple's newest additions to the Mac lineup - with some unexpectedly disappointing news for early-adopters
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The first trailer for Obi-Wan Kenobi is released by Lucasfilm and Disney, giving us a glimpse of what we have in store for the limited series premiering in May.
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Apple unveiled a powerful new desktop device at its March 8 event.
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Apple has officially unveiled its latest iPhone SE, promising a significant hardware boost that brings 5G connectivity, a neural engine, and wireless charging.
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Google reveals a collection of new features for Pixel smartphones that are newer than the Pixel 3, but split the release date at Pixel 6.
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There's a missing link in Apple's Mac desktop line-up, but that could soon be filled. The long-anticipated "mini Mac Pro" might give prosumers a cheaper option.
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The predictions make the next generation of the iPhone SE appear to be another reliable, budget friendly smartphone option.
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Today's entry in our ever-expanding exploration of 5G connectivity checks the most basic question: Do I need 5G?
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An event in Pokemon GO delivers some next-level madness with the release of one long-awaited monster and a costume celebrating the game's most wild character.
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Protect your computer and your data by following these steps to keep Google Chrome up to date following security issues uncovered in February, 2022.
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One sleepy town in the United States has a total ban on Wi-Fi - with a very, very good reason for said ban. Don't pop in expecting to watch Netflix.
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During a series of Pokemon Go events, you'll find some of the most rare and awesome Pokemon in the game...
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Spotify Lyrics were released this week for all users, on both desktop and mobile devices.
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You might have already seen a "5G" logo appear on your T-Mobile smartphone, but now you'll (quite possibly) see the company's 5G UC logo in some places, too.
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Apple may be making a pair of smart glasses that'll change the way you use your iPhone.
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With a starting price of approximately $2200 USD, the DJI Mavic 3 is not meant as a starter drone, of that you can be sure.