CarterPCs
CarterPCs | |
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 Smith's driver's license photograph, 2025 | |
| Born | Carter Ryan Smith August 8, 2005 |
| Citizenship | United States |
| Education | St. Mary Catholic Central High School |
| Instagram information | |
| Page | |
| Years active | 2021–present |
| Genre | Technology |
| Followers | 1.1 million |
| TikTok information | |
| Pages | |
| Years active | 2020–present |
| Genre | Technology |
| Followers | 7 million |
| X information | |
| Handle | |
| Display name | CarterPCs |
| Topic | Technology |
| Followers | 13,100 |
| YouTube information | |
| Channel | |
| Years active | 2020–present |
| Genre | Technology |
| Subscribers | 3.31 million |
| Views | 7.97 billion |
| Last updated: August 27, 2026 | |
| Website | keychain |
Carter Ryan Smith (born August 8, 2005), known online as CarterPCs, is an American content creator known for his short-form videos about technology, which he posts on TikTok and YouTube. He has also drawn attention for his commentary on the technology industry, including on AI data centers, Trump Mobile, and Sony's PlayStation 5. As of August 2026, he has 7 million followers on TikTok and 3.31 million subscribers on YouTube.
Early life
Carter Ryan Smith was born on August 8, 2005.[‡ 1][‡ 2] He grew up in Michigan[1] and attended St. Mary Catholic Central High School in Monroe, Michigan.[‡ 3]
Career
Smith began posting to TikTok in 2020, at age 14, uploading four videos a day.[‡ 4][1] He creates short-form video content about technology on TikTok and YouTube, covering topics such as computers, cars, and artificial intelligence.[1] He frequently features Apple and Samsung products in his videos, which have been cited in coverage by Time and The Daily Dot.[2][3]
After gaining popularity, Smith moved to Los Angeles at age 18 to be closer to the technology industry.[1] A June 2026 Mashable profile described him as "chronically online in the best possible way".[1] In 2023, a YouTube channel impersonating Smith under the handle @carterpcs had more subscribers than his own channel, an incident Business Insider reported as an example of a broader problem with impersonation and content theft on social media.[4]
Views
In March 2026, Smith began criticizing Trump Mobile over the information it provided to buyers of its T1 smartphone, including its shipping details, color, and camera quality.[5] He later accused the company of leaking his personal information and called it a scam.[‡ 5] In July 2026, Smith criticized Sony over its plan to remove disc functionality from the PlayStation 5, arguing that games could cost $100 once physical discs are phased out.[6] He has also posted multiple videos about AI data centers, on topics including their water consumption and the placement of mini data centers in residential yards.[‡ 6][‡ 7]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 Cammorata, Nicole (June 2, 2026). "Tech creator Carter 'PC' Smith is chronically online in the best possible way". Mashable. Archived from the original on July 1, 2026. Retrieved July 1, 2026.
- ↑ Gordon, Anna (May 2, 2024). "iPhone Users Are Raising Complaints About This Glitch. Some Think They've Solved It". Time. Archived from the original on July 23, 2025. Retrieved July 1, 2026.
- ↑ Harding, Rebekah (October 21, 2025). "Are orange iPhones turning pink? Man shares how his brand new phone's color has changed in just two weeks". The Daily Dot. Archived from the original on July 1, 2026. Retrieved July 1, 2026.
- ↑ Dodgson, Lindsay (January 3, 2024). "A YouTuber was shocked that an account impersonating him had more followers. It highlights a big problem with social media". Business Insider. Archived from the original on January 16, 2026. Retrieved March 10, 2026.
- ↑ Quiroz-Gutierrez, Marco (May 11, 2026). "Trump Mobile quietly rewrote its fine print to say the gold Trump phone may never be made, a year after taking $100 deposits". Fortune. Archived from the original on May 27, 2026. Retrieved July 1, 2026.
- ↑ Gray, Teresia (July 15, 2026). "LA man Breaks Down Playstation's Plan. '$100 Games'". The Mary Sue. Retrieved July 23, 2026.
Self-published sources
- ↑ Smith, Carter Ryan (August 8, 2025). "Tech-Inspired Birthday Wishes for Gadget Lovers". TikTok. Retrieved March 10, 2026.
- ↑ CarterPCs (February 26, 2026). Who is Ryan smith?? #carterpcs. Archived from the original on March 13, 2026. Retrieved March 10, 2026 – via YouTube.
- ↑ "I almost failed senior year". TikTok. Archived from the original on July 23, 2026. Retrieved July 23, 2026.
- ↑ How old am I?? #carterpcs. Retrieved August 24, 2026 – via YouTube.
- ↑ Trump mobile is leaking my info… #c#carterpcstech #trumpmobile. Retrieved August 23, 2026 – via YouTube.
- ↑ "Answering your AI water questions.. #carterpcs #tech #ai #datacenter". TikTok. April 3, 2026. Retrieved August 27, 2026.
- ↑ "Mini AI Data centers.. in your front yard?? #carterpcs #tech #ai". TikTok. May 12, 2026. Retrieved August 27, 2026.