Netflix phishing scam looks to steal credit card details from iPhone users
Whether or not you have active Netflix or Apple accounts makes no difference to hackers looking to steal precious personal data. But you should be aware …
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
Watch SNL comedians break character in a supercut of skits that were too funny to handle
Saturday Night Live is always a great source of laughs, featuring a regular cast of great comedians and guest stars that add an extra layer of fun. …
Google’s next-gen Nexus will come with new Nougat features that aren’t available yet
Google just released the Android 7.0 Nougat update but this year’s Nexus devices are yet to become official. Even if you don’t plan on buying an …
Brand new Pokemon Go update comes with a feature you’ve wanted from day one
Niantic on Monday announced that a new Pokemon Go was due, version 1.5 for iPhone and version 0.35 for Android. The new build was supposed …
Samsung will be the iPhone 8’s biggest fan
Apple will not come out with a brand new iPhone redesign this year, that much seems to be crystal clear. But an increasing number of …
Steve Wozniak has free advice for Apple on how to fix the iPhone 7’s major issue
Apple inventor and co-founder Steve Wozniak is known for expressing his opinions on Apple’s products and telling it like it is. Unsurprisingly, the legendary programmer …
This might be a first glipse of Faraday Future’s mysterious Tesla-killer
Tesla may be at the forefront of the electric car revolution, but there are plenty of companies looking to create similar products. One of them …
Apple’s AR technology could stop you getting lost in the mall
Apple is very interested in augmented reality (AR), Tim Cook recently reiterated without detailing any hardware or software products that would support it. However, a …
Google’s new Nexus phones might have an Android Nougat feature no other devices get
Google is expected to unveil two new Nexus devices this year, both made by HTC with similar high-end designs and flagship hardware. The phones will run …
We finally know something important about ‘Stranger Things’ season 2
One of the stranger things in Netflix’s hugely popular Stranger Things series is that not many people in the town seemed to care about what …
The iPhone 7 will obliterate the Galaxy Note 7 and every other smartphone
There are just a few weeks left before Apple finally unveils this year’s new iPhones, and we already think we know what the company has in …
How to install Nougat on your Nexus right now without waiting
You’ve been waiting for it, and Google finally delivered it: Android 7.0 Nougat is here, which means you can install the first stable release version …
Brand new video shows off the updated PS4 Slim controller
We still have plenty of time to go until Sony officially unveils its next-gen console, and a refresh of the standard model, but one of …
The Nexus 5 is dead
One of the great Nexus phones Google launched so far, the Nexus 5 is finally dead. There’s nothing wrong with your unit, and it won’t …
New ‘jellyfish’ material means the Apple store will always know about your water damage
Jellyfish and squids are inspiring creatures of the sea and researchers already created a material that mimics some of the properties of their skins. The …
Two Model S cars were stolen despite Tesla’s advanced tech
You’d have thought that nobody can steal your Tesla thanks to its advanced tracking system. Thieves foolish enough to try to get away with it …
Is this what’s slowing down Samsung’s new Galaxy Note 7?
One of the most critical components of a smartphone is the built-in storage, which can make a huge difference in overall performance. Tests repeatedly show that …
New invention could let your home Wi-Fi network track your every move
Whenever we see the word “tracking,” we expect to find out more details about a covert NSA operation that was unearthed in a new series …
A celebrity you’ve never heard of already has an iPhone 7
Unless you live in Taiwan, you haven’t the faintest idea who Jimmy Lin is. He’s a big celebrity in that country though, and he also apparently has access …
Samsung’s hot new Galaxy Note 7 still isn’t as fast as last year’s iPhone 6s
Yes, the Galaxy Note 7 is gorgeous, and it’s the phablet to beat this year. Check out our in-depth Galaxy Note 7 review if you …
Samsung’s best phone yet might have some quality issues that can’t be fixed
Samsung’s Galaxy Note 7 is definitely a head turner. Praised in reviews, the phone is one of Samsung’s finest creations, showing that the company learned …
This is our first look at one of the two brand new PS4 consoles launching next month
Sony has scheduled a media event for September 7th where the company is expected to unveil an upgraded version of the PlayStation 4 – sadly …
Not even ‘Stranger Things’s’ creators know where to take the show next
Stranger Things is one of the best TV shows Netflix has released since it started making original content for its streaming service. There’s absolutely no doubt …
7 new movie trailers you need to watch from this past week
Rogue One may be one of the most anticipated sci-fi movies of the year, given that it’s part of the Star Wars world, but that’s …
Will Ferrell’s as Sherlock Holmes is certainly going to be interesting
If you thought you’ve seen every possible Sherlock Holmes scenarios in movies or TV shows, then you’re in for a huge surprise. Will Ferrell and …
Someone figured out how to double iPhone battery life without making it thicker
One of the ugliest design choices for the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6s series is the protruding rear camera, which is a compromise between Apple’s …
These Pokemon Go cheats won’t get you banned
Not all Pokemon Go players have the time and resources needed to play Pokemon Go as it should be played – and the game’s bugs …
Verizon thinks now is a good time to buy an iPhone 6 Plus
It’s almost September 2016, which means new iPhones are about to be unleashed on the world. It also means the iPhone 6 Plus is two …
It looks like Watch battery life is still a problem Apple can’t easily fix
One of the things we expect Apple and other device makers to fix in the coming years is battery life. We want more juice, but …
Frank Ocean releases new visual album ‘Endless’ exclusively on Apple Music
Frank Ocean fans should be happy to hear that their favorite artist is back with a new album. No, it’s not Boys Don’t Cry, but …
