There’s a crazy new iPhone bug that can crash your iMessage app for good
Every once in a while, someone finds a way to crash an iPhone by sending a specific type of iMessage or text message to unsuspecting victims. …
Chris Smith has been covering consumer electronics ever since the iPhone revolutionized the industry in 2008. When he’s not writing about the most recent tech news for BGR, he brings his entertainment expertise to Marvel’s Cinematic Universe and other blockbuster franchises.
Outside of work, you’ll catch him streaming almost every new movie and TV show release as soon as it's available.
Articles by Chris Smith
Here’s how to delete all the voice recordings Amazon Echo and Google Home secretly store
It finally happened: law enforcement agencies want access to the data recorded by an Amazon Echo device, information that could be used in an ongoing murder …
Microsoft to launch next-gen Surface Pro tablet in the first quarter of 2017
If you’re shopping for Windows 10 computers, then you shouldn’t overlook Microsoft’s Surface brand. The Surface Pro 2-in-1 tablet, the Surface Book laptop, and the …
The scary reason the NSA knows when Russia hacks the US, without any doubt
American intelligence agencies have lined up their stories and currently agree that Putin’s Russia is responsible for the DNC hack. President-elect Donald Trump might dispute …
Expect Oscar movie screeners to leak online any day now
The piracy group responsible for some of the biggest movie screener leaks last year is back, promising that the same thing will happen again. With …
It looks like next year’s Galaxy S8 won’t even be as powerful as this year’s iPhone 7
Next year’s top smartphones are supposed to ship with a brand new generation of processors — if all goes well — which should make them …
We finally know how big the iPhone 8 might be
Samsung will be the only supplier of OLED panels for the new iPhone 8 next year, a new report claims. That’s in line with what …
The Galaxy S8’s bold design might force Samsung to copy a signature iPhone feature
Samsung is working on an all-screen design for the Galaxy S8, but to do so, it needs to copy the iPhone. Again. A new report …
Carrie Fisher’s mother, Debbie Reynolds, dies at 84
A day after her daughter passed away, Debbie Reynolds also died. Reynolds, 84, was the mother of Carrie Fisher, the beloved Star Wars actress who …
Laying bricks like giant dominos is the laziest, most impressive way to work
I don’t know much about dominos, and I surely don’t know anything about bricks, but this domino brick setup is simply mesmerizing. Some clever bricklayers …
These thin diamond wires might make future gadgets extra tiny
The smaller the inner components of a device, the lighter and thinner that device will become, not to mention that there would be more room …
Looking forward to the iPhone 8? We have good news
A report said a few days ago that poor yields for 10nm chips might impact the launch of several high-profile smartphones next year, including next-gen iPads …
Apple still hasn’t fixed its iPhone battery problem
If you’re using an iPhone 6 or iPhone 6s right now, you may be running into unexpected battery problems. The phone may turn off unexpectedly …
This is the Galaxy S8 rumor we’ve been waiting for
Even the most hardcore Galaxy Note 7 buyer will have to admit defeat and turn in the potentially faulty phablet, as Samsung and its partners …
Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill and more Star Wars cast members react to Carrie Fisher’s death
Carrie Fisher passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday morning after a heart attack, and the world is in mourning. Former Star Wars colleagues and friends have …
What becomes of Princess Leia now?
Carrie Fisher passed away on Tuesday morning, after suffering a massive heart attack on Friday. The actress became famous thanks to her performance as Princess …
Apple beat Samsung by 2-to-1 in the war for Christmas sales
Apple has won yet again the informal battle for Christmas. Apple products, and the iPhone in particular, are highly coveted Christmas gifts, and there’s new …
Here’s where all those missing ‘Rogue One’ scenes went
Rogue One is a great Star Wars movie even if it’s not included in the sagas — well it ties the first two trilogies, but …
The Galaxy S8 to come with its own AI assistant, report says
Samsung earlier this year acquired Viv, an artificial intelligence assistant from the makers of Siri. The Galaxy S8 is expected to be the first mobile …
Beloved ‘Star Wars’ actress Carrie Fisher dies at 60, but Princess Leia will live forever
Carrie Fisher, who played Princess Leia in five Star Wars movies, passed away on Tuesday morning, a few days after suffering a massive heart attack.
The iPhone 8 could use dual vertical cameras to put a DSLR-killer in everyone’s pocket
Most iPhone 8 rumors to date agree that Apple will launch three iPhones next year, including a radically redesigned iPhone 8, and two successors for …
The Galaxy S8 might be the first smartphone to ship with 8GB of RAM
Samsung is desperately looking to limit the number of leaks that concern its upcoming mobile devices, but they keep coming in. The latest report out …
Carrie Fisher in stable condition after heart attack
UPDATE: Carrie Fisher passed away on December 27th, her family spokesperson announced. “It is with a very deep sadness that Billie Lourd confirms that her beloved mother …
8 new movie trailers you need to watch from this past week
It’s Christmas time, so what you should be watching plenty of movies from Christmas Past right now. And Rogue One… don’t forget to go see the newest Star …
This is why you should really encrypt your iPhone
Since it’s encrypted with your password or fingerprint, an iPhone is useless to anyone looking to force their way into the data stored on it. …
Man achieves the perfect drive through New York City traffic
It was 3:27 AM on December 6th when a man decided it’s time to beat the record of consecutive green lights hit in New York …
Musk: Tesla’s big Autopilot upgrade should roll out next week
It’s no secret that Tesla has been working on an improved version of Autopilot for its cars. Elon Musk confirmed as much in November when …
The Galaxy S9 and iPhone 9 might actually fold in half
Samsung may be the first to release a foldable phone next year, according to some reports, but it won’t be the only top company looking to …
Yet another way Samsung’s Galaxy S8 will seemingly top the iPhone 8
Samsung is expected to launch two Galaxy S8 versions next year, including a regular model and a phablet-sized Plus model. A new report claims the …
This is the worst iPhone 8 rumor we’ve heard so far
Are you a prospective iPhone 8, iPhone 7s, or Galaxy S8 buyer? You’re not going to like this rumor, because it may hurt the hottest smartphones …
