Banks are killing the password, and they can thank the iPhone for that
Many distinct entities are looking to kill the password, or replace it with better, more secure ways of logging into several online services. Banks are …
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
We really wanted this ‘Game of Thrones’ fan theory to be true
This year’s Game of Thrones season is slowly coming to an end. The season finale airs on Sunday and it will hopefully bring resolutions to several …
How much will a 256GB iPhone 7 cost?
iPhone 7 rumors and speculation are running rampant. The 2016 iPhone will be so “boring” this year that it won’t even be called iPhone 7, …
New leak highlights how boring the iPhone 7 really is
The iPhone 7 will be a close copy of the iPhone 6s, multiple trustworthy reports claimed, as Apple transitions to a three-year iPhone redesign approach …
Critical iOS 10 component isn’t encrypted, but it’s a feature not a glaring oversight
Apple last week released the first beta of iOS 10 after explaining the main features of the upcoming iPhone, iPad and iPod touch update during its …
OnePlus 3 firmware updated to fix RAM and screen, but you’ll have to wait
The hottest Android phone right now is the OnePlus 3. The third flagship from the Chinese company is far better than predecessors, but it also …
We’re editing human genes to kill cancer
Killing cancer is the ultimate goal for many researchers, and they’re studying various ways of doing it. Some scientists are working on a vaccine that …
This is when your Nexus device will stop getting the latest Android updates
If all you care about is running Google’s latest version of Android the minute it’s officially launched, then there’s only one type of smartphone for …
Will the 2016 MacBook Pro also kill the headphone jack?
Much has been written about the imminent death of the 3.5mm headphone jack in the past months, and especially this week, now that it’s almost …
Galaxy Note 7 shaping up to be Samsung’s most powerful smartphone yet
After a report said that Samsung will only have a single Galaxy Note 7 model in stores this year, the dual-edge version, a new rumor from …
74% of Netflix subscribers would ditch the service over ads
Ads aren’t coming to Netflix, so don’t freak out about it just yet. But in a what-if scenario where the streaming site would decide to …
Report says there won’t be an iPhone 7 this year
Don’t panic just yet; Apple is still planning to release two new iPhones this year, including 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch successors to 2015’s iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s …
Is this Galaxy Note 7 leak good news or bad news?
Samsung is expected to unveil the Galaxy Note 7 in early August and launch it in several markets later that month. But while some rumors have said …
Why does Mark Zuckerberg tape the camera and mic of his MacBook?
Does Mark Zuckerberg know something about online spying operations that we don’t? Is he just showing the appropriate amount of paranoia that suits his position? …
What happens when AR-15 rifle bullets tear through the human body
Someone just tried to assassinate presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump, and they didn’t even bring their own gun to the fight, choosing to try to …
Huge Google Play sale on one of the most popular Android launchers in the world
Some of its fans call Nova Launcher “the best thing that ever happened to Android,” and it may very well be so. The innovative app …
‘Star Wars: Episode VIII’ script leak explains who Rey might really be
There’s about a year and a half of waiting left for Star Wars fans looking forward to Episode VIII. There’s not even a first trailer …
How ‘Game of Thrones’ created its greatest ever battle
Last week’s Game of Thrones episode brought us one of the most ambitious battles in the series, a fight between bastards that reached epic proportions. …
OnePlus 3 vs. Galaxy S7 edge speed test, round 2: What happens when 6GB of RAM is unleashed?
The OnePlus 3 might be one of the best smartphones you can buy without parting with too much cash, but it’s not necessarily the fastest …
Upcoming huge iPhone redesign will include the new feature everyone wants
One recurring iPhone rumor claims that Apple is on the verge of a major shift when it comes to iPhone display quality. The iPhone 7 models …
A silly iPhone 7 EarPods rumor that actually makes some sense
These days, iPhone 7 rumors are a dime a dozen, with some making more sense than others, considering the general pictures most reports have painted …
This is the cheapest an Apple Watch has ever been
Yes, the iPhone 7 is coming in three months, but that doesn’t mean you should stop buying the iPhone 6s. In fact, Best Buy has …
Watch the new trailer for Tim Burton’s peculiar ‘X-Men’ movie
In this new movie, we’ve got a house that offers shelter to humans with special powers, a mysterious professor type of character and a bunch …
This year’s new Nexus phones could be 2016’s most powerful handsets
A new report last week stated that HTC is working on two new Nexus smartphones that will be released this year. It’s OK if you missed …
Game of Thrones episode 9: Two bloody battles and a story full of holes
If you haven’t seen last night’s episode of Game of Thrones, watch it right now! If you’re busy with something annoying like your job and …
All the wild iPhone 7 rumors you might have missed this weekend
The iPhone 7 might be several months away but there are plenty of rumors and leaks offering purported details of the upcoming Apple smartphone. Over …
Watch the first trailer for the season finale of ‘Game of Thrones’
Like it or not, the season finale of Game of Thrones is almost here. We’re less than a week away from the conclusion of season …
Apple reportedly boycotts GOP convention because of Trump
Remember when Donald Trump asked people to boycott Apple for refusing to help the FBI unlock the San Bernardino shooting (but then kept using his …
Actor who plays Chekov in new Star Trek movies dies in freak car accident
Anton Yelchin, the actor who plays young Chekov in the new Star Trek films, passed away on Sunday in a car accident at his home. …
13 new movie trailers you need to watch from this past week
We didn’t have that many new trailers in our last week’s new movie trailers roundup, but that’s about to change. You’ll find below no less …
