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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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.
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Very fast, very beautiful, and very exclusive: the 33 Stradale pairs classic style with a modern EV drivetrain
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Rivian's dual-motor R1T and R1S are more affordable, but what has the EV-maker compromised to hit those new prices? The answer is more complex than you'd think.
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Porsche is adding a new plug-in hybrid to its SUV line-up. The 2024 Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid SUV and Coupe are the most powerful configurations in the range.
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The surprisingly affordable 2023 Mazda MX-5 Miata roadster offers an incredibly fun, if not occasionally nerve-racking, driving experience.
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The 2023 Subaru Legacy is a pretty safe choice in the world of sedans. But it might be a little too safe considering the competition. Here's our full review.
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Come on down and take a guess at how much Bob Barker's signature handheld microphone sold for at an auction — it's more than you might imagine!
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Monterey Car Week 2023 is this week and automakers have flocked to California to show off their latest and greatest creations. Here are our favorites.
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The 2023 Honda Civic Type R is not quite a supercar, but it will feel like it when you're behind the wheel. Here's our full review of this awesome machine.
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Ford is releasing a $300,000 Mustang GTD in 2025 that will not be legal for racing. Here are the features that it will have and what will disqualify it.
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With experience behind the wheel of the Kia EV6 GT, here's what you need to know if you're considering hitting the lime green go-faster button yourself.
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After much anticipation from fans and car enthusiasts, Lamborghini has unveiled an impressive glimpse at what its first electric production car may become.