Facebook won’t even tell you if your data was compromised in the massive breach
An old Facebook “hack” that impacted more than 533 million people resurfaced during the weekend, as reports revealed that the entire database was posted on …
Chris Smith has been covering consumer electronics ever since the iPhone revolutionized the industry in 2007. When he’s not writing about the most recent tech news for BGR, he closely follows the events in Marvel’s Cinematic Universe and other blockbuster franchises.
Outside of work, you’ll catch him streaming new movies and TV shows, or training to run his next marathon.
Articles by Chris Smith
NIU’s electric scooters start at $599, deliver 25 miles of range
Electric scooters that can get you to your destination quickly have seen a meteoric rise in popularity in recent years, to the point where some …
Samsung wants to follow up the Galaxy Fold with foldable tablets
Unfold the Galaxy Fold or Z Fold 2, and you end up with a device that looks a lot like a tablet, albeit a small …
T-Mobile’s 5G home internet service sounds almost too good to be true
T-Mobile on Wednesday announced various plans included in the Un-carrier’s next move: “5G for all.” The mobile operator plans to facilitate 5G access by providing …
This new Apple tech could be the best thing to happen to iPhones in years
We’ve all been there, deciding to charge our iPhones even when they didn’t need a top-up just to make sure that we don’t run out …
This viral clip from ‘Falcon and the Winter Soldier’ has fans flipping out
GIFs showing Zemo (Daniel Brühl) dancing in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier episode 3 appeared on social media on Friday, long before some people …
New leak may reveal Apple’s iPhone 13 launch timing this year
The novel coronavirus pandemic came with extensive lockdowns in most countries the virus hit in the first half of 2020, which impacted various economic sectors. …
Mark Zuckerberg’s own phone number leaked in the massive Facebook hack
Facebook was hacked in August 2019, when attackers grabbed personal data for 533 million accounts, including emails and phone numbers. Earlier this year, the hack …
You need to see this Soviet-era version of ‘The Lord of the Rings’
There’s a Soviet-era version of The Lord of the Rings that nobody asked for, and nobody in their right mind should watch. The film was …
M1 Mac RAM and storage can be upgraded, but you shouldn’t do it
Apple unveiled its custom ARM processor for desktops and laptops in November, launching three devices running on the M1 platform: The late 2020 MacBook Air, …
Apple reminds developers to ask users if they want to be tracked in iOS 14.5
iOS 14.5 is the next major update for iPhone, with Apple expected to release the final version in the near future. Apple has released several …
Apple’s new invention could be a game-changer for the foldable iPhone
Apple never comments on rumors and speculation about unannounced products, and it rarely unveils new devices before they’re ready to launch. The foldable iPhone is …
‘Falcon and the Winter Soldier’ spoiler reveals a new superhero team that’s not the Avengers
After WandaVision, we know better than to expect big reveals and cameos from The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. That’s unlikely to happen, as Marvel’s …
Leak says WhatsApp is getting the feature you’ve wanted the most
Privacy controversies aside, WhatsApp is one of the most popular and useful apps in the world. The app supports the same rich instant messaging experience …
Pixel 5 just got a major performance boost
The Pixel 5 rocks the mid-range Snapdragon 765G platform, a massive compromise Google made for its flagship series last year. Reports at the time said …
Tim Cook just gave us some clues about Apple’s upcoming AR glasses
Apple turned augmented reality (AR) into a core feature of iOS, with developers able to code apps that allow the iPhone and iPad to project …
Google shows how easy it is to switch to Pixel, but that doesn’t mean you should
Google just released a short video ad that does a great job showing you how easy it is to switch from a different smartphone — …
Here’s how we know ‘Spider-Man 3’ will be unlike any Spider-Man movie so far
A couple of years ago, we had only a few weeks left until the premiere of Avengers: Endgame, which was the most exciting movie of …
A new study says humans might have the genetic capability to spit venom
All living creatures evolve over the years, adapting to their immediate living conditions in order to survive. That includes humans as well, who have evolved …
How to check if your Facebook account was hacked in the massive breach
News broke out over the weekend that more than 533 million Facebook accounts were compromised, with hackers stealing personal information that included phone numbers, emails, …
Leaker says Apple’s new iMac will get this unexpected upgrade
Apple will continue to equip more of its Macs with variations of the Apple M custom processor launched last November. The M1 powers the late …
Forget about the Rollable phone, LG is abandoning the smartphone business
The LG Rollable phone was of the most exciting devices coming out of CES 2021. It looked like a vaporware announcement initially, concept technology meant …
A star from Netflix’s ‘Bridgerton’ might be headed to Marvel’s Avengers
Shondaland’s Bridgerton turned out to be a massive success, breaking several records for Netflix and ultimately becoming the streaming service’s biggest show ever. The passionate …
Gender reveal stunt ends with fatal plane crash into the sea
Gener reveal parties sound fun in theory, with parents trying to come up with original stunts that might go viral. The gist of a gender …
This is the mind-blowing moment ‘Falcon and the Winter Soldier’ fans are waiting for
If there’s only one thing that Marvel fans should have learned after WandaVision, it’s that they have to temper their expectations. Disney+ TV shows aren’t …
Coinbase is finally going public, but it’s taking an unusual route
Interest in bitcoin and the rest of the cryptocurrency industry has exploded in recent months, with the digital coins experiencing a massive moment. Bitcoin more …
This is the most exciting Pixel 6 rumor of 2021 so far
The Pixel 5 is a fine 5G phone, but it can’t compete with flagships from Samsung or Apple. It features decent specs, an improved design …
Samsung’s foldable phones just got big price cuts
It’s already April and Samsung hasn’t announced any new foldable phones this year. We would have expected the Galaxy Z Flip 2 successor by now, …
There’s a huge problem with ‘Falcon and the Winter Soldier’ that no one’s talking about
Halfway through WandaVision, I told you what the show had a glaring plot hole: there were absolutely no Avengers ready to come in and help …
Here’s how the iOS 14.5 battery recalibration tool works on your iPhone
Apple released the latest iOS 14.5 beta a few days ago, which includes a few new features that public beta testers can try before the …
