That Russian malware that infected over 500,000 devices is even worse than we thought
A few weeks ago we learned that a piece of sophisticated malware called VPNFilter infected more than 500,000 routers and other devices around the world. …
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
Mojave’s Dark Mode is terrific, but your Mac might not be able to handle it
Apple on Monday unveiled macOS 10.14 Mojave during its WWDC 2018 keynote, confirming rumors that the Mac is finally getting the Dark Mode so many …
Uber’s masterplan for conquering Europe involves fewer cars and more electric bikes
Europe hasn’t been an easy market for Uber, which faced various issues in many cities in the region. Most recently, the company lost the license …
Facebook plans to fix fake news with cable TV and buckets of cash
A few days ago, Facebook confirmed that it’s terminating its trending news portal, which wasn’t that popular with users to begin with. But Facebook will …
AMD just unveiled the world’s most exciting GPU, but you’re not going to be playing ‘Fortnite’ on it
AMD at Computex 2018 unveiled what may turn out to be one of the most exciting GPU designs in town, the world’s first 7nm GPU, …
The AirPods are getting a cool new feature Apple didn’t announce on stage
With iOS 12, Apple will focus on speed and performance for all iPhone and iPads that can run it. But iOS 12 also brings a …
Dell’s new gaming desktop has the beastly new second-gen Ryzen chip inside
Dell on Wednesday unveiled a bunch of new gaming hardware, including a new Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset and a next-gen Alienware Elite Gaming Mouse. But …
The third new 2018 iPhone X might have an ugly secret we won’t see in any renders
A few days ago, we saw the first 6.1-inch iPhone X renders based on supposed leaked schematics. That’s expected to be Apple’s cheapest iPhone X …
iOS 12 has plenty of hidden tricks and features – here are most of them
The next major software update for iPhone and iPad is focused on improving the overall experience and performance, but that doesn’t mean iOS 12 is …
Of course Facebook shared data with Chinese smartphone makers, but it probably means nothing
Yes, Facebook deserves all your hates and dislikes for mismanaging your data not only in the widely covered Cambridge Analytica case but ever since it …
The Pentagon wants AI to detect nuclear threats before they happen
The Pentagon is integrating artificial intelligence (AI) in its efforts to put a stop to nuclear threats. The goal of the new program is to …
Hacker claims he has access to Apple account data, but don’t start panicking just yet
Apple remains a priceless target for hackers who are either trying to breach Apple’s defenses or hack Apple customers. A hacker just made the news …
Yep, Face ID is coming to the iPad, and it’s adding multi-user support
The first operating system Apple talked about on stage at WWDC on Monday was iOS 12, which is now available in beta version to developers …
How to downgrade from iOS 12 to iOS 11.4 without losing any data
Apple’s iOS 12 is finally available in beta for developers, but anyone can install it as long as you get your hands on the developer …
iOS 12 fixes the most annoying iPhone X gesture
Apple on Monday took the wraps off iOS 12, revealing various new features coming to iPhone and iPad later this year. Just like every year, …
Speed tests show that iOS 12 is significantly faster than iOS 11
The first thing Craig Federighi addressed when called upon to introduce iOS 12 on Monday was speed. The top Apple software exec revealed that iOS …
5G laptops are coming soon, and they’ll have Intel inside
Qualcomm at Computex announced the chip we heard so much about last week, the Snapdragon 850 that’s more powerful than the 845 version found in …
There’s no such thing as an all-screen Lenovo phone – the Z5 is just another iPhone X clone
For a few weeks now, Lenovo teased the imminent arrival of an all-screen phone, a device that would have no notch like the iPhone X …
Another main character is set to die in ‘The Walking Dead’ season 9
I almost want to see episode six in the upcoming season 9 of The Walking Dead, considering what I and the whole world know about …
Will the Pixel 3 copy the iPhone X’s signature feature?
The first Pixel 3 leaks are here, and they all paint a similar picture. Google will have two distinct Pixel designs this year, including a …
A MacBook Pro with 32GB of RAM might be about to launch, despite today’s ‘boring’ WWDC
Apple on Monday took the stage in California to tell us all about its newest software innovations, and hardware wasn’t on the menu, just as …
Apple unveils iOS 12 – here’s what you need to know
It’s that time of the year again when the eyes of the world are on Apple and its WWDC event. Microsoft may have purchased GitHub …
Google will reportedly release not two but three new Pixel 3 phones
“Feel free to choose whichever size Pixel you prefer, because you’ll get the same great experience on both,” Google’s Mario Queiroz said during the Pixel …
Asus just unveiled a fantastic Nintendo Switch rival that’s also a phone no one will care about
The Nintendo Switch isn’t very impressive when it comes to specs, and everyone knows this. But everybody lets it slide because it’s Nintendo behind the …
Bloomberg: Galaxy Note 9 launch set for early August
The spotlight is on Apple this week, and especially on Monday when its keynote will kick off WWDC 2018. But Apple’s competitors are also prominently …
You might not even notice the best new iOS 12 feature
When Apple takes the stage at WWDC 2018 on Monday, iOS 12 will be the most important product at the show. Sure, Apple will unveil …
Microsoft may have just quietly made a massive acquistion
Microsoft made a slew of significant purchases in recent years, including Minecraft and LinkedIn to name two of the most prominent ones, and Satya Nadella …
Apple is going to have to make a touchscreen MacBook if it wants to keep up with the competition
A report said recently that Apple is already prototyping an ARM MacBook, a device that features a touchscreen, LTE support, as well as a mix …
The Pixel 3 will be the culmination of a decade of missed opportunities
Launching in late summer at the earliest, the Google Pixel 3 will likely be one of the best Android phones of the year, and indeed …
macOS 10.14 has the ‘dark mode’ you’ve always wanted: Huge leak drops just before WWDC 2018
It’s the final stretch, Apple fans, WWDC 2018 is almost upon us. Come Monday, Apple will reveal plenty of iOS 12 and macOS 10.14 secrets, …
