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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Great white sharks congregate in huge numbers in this spot in the Pacific Ocean, known as White Shark Cafe. Scientists are now trying to figure out why.
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The world's first thermal imaging smartphone is the CAT S60, a device first introduced back in February of 2016.
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The EB-5 electric bicycle might be the best bicycle I've ever ridden -- and I've been riding bikes my whole life.
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We've played around with the Air Hogs Supernova, a tiny drone made to be minimal. Here's what we thought of the simple, hand-controlled device.
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In Super Smash Bros Ultimate, Luigi Mario is dead. But there's good news you can share with all your distraught friends: Luigi Mario is only kind of dead.
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Now that I have a Lensball, I need to own one ASAP.
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This morning Google released a new version of Gmail and we've taken our first look - now it's your turn.
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This morning Pokemon GO was revealed to have a brand new shiny Pokemon in Aron, which eventually evolves into Aggron, one of the best Pokemon in the game!
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This Radio Flyer Star Wars Landspeeder is a real piece of magic.
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This week we're seeing the first non-Beta version of YouTube GO, an app that allows downloads of YouTube videos.
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Here's a look at both the big and small differences in Stormtrooper helmets, from The Force Awakens to The Last Jedi.
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In Pokemon GO today we're running down the five not-so-secret ways in which MODS (aka Modifiers) will allow you to catch a Legendary Pokemon.
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Niantic does not want anyone playing Pokemon GO with this device. But maybe you should anyway...
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Here's how to find a Shiny Gold Magikarp in Pokemon GO.
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Star-Lord in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 has a new costume, which features a t-shirt with a coded message on it. And you know we can't resist investigating.
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For those in Pokemon GO about to evolve their Eevee into the first Espeon or Umbreon they've ever had, pay attention.
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Aesthetically pleasing and comfortable to use, the SHIELD Controller is the most radically redesigned piece of NVIDIA's hardware suite.
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Lots of smartphones out on the market today have FM radio capabilities. Here's a list of some that could have you jamming while texting today.
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Star Wars cars represent some of the most expensive movie tie-in products in the history of the film, and today we're running down the best.
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Pokemon Sun and Moon (AKA SUMO) have two legendaries as of today - Solgaleo and Lunala.
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This morning Star Wars officially made public the identity of the Star Wars: The Force Awakens character TR-8R.
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In Star Wars: The Force Awakens, actor Max von Sydow's character appears. His name is Lor San Tekka, and he's a real mystery for one-time viewers of the movie.
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In terms of giant tablets designed specifically for kids, there's really nothing like the Nabi Big Tab HD. This device is a true rarity.
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We await the funny part of this Funny or Die Hoverboard expedition.
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A real-life sakabato or 'pacifist sword,' as depicted in Rurouni Kenshin, has been discovered in Japan.
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This week the difference between generations in the Chevrolet Corvette have come down to the overall weight of the vehicles.
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Twitter has seen some fairly impressive growth over the past couple of years as adults from many age groups begin using it more and more.