Everyone is calling Apple’s best iPhone 6s feature a failure – here’s why they’re wrong
The iPhone 6s’s key feature has come under some criticism from some Apple bloggers who dismiss it as just a gimmick that adds no real value to …
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
This could be a glimpse at one of the iPhone 7’s best new features
You might not be excited about tablets these days, not even about Apple’s latest iPad Pro that replaces the iPad Air line. However, there’s a component …
Here’s what we know so far about ‘Avengers: Infinity War’
Captain America: Civil War is one of the highly anticipated movies of the season. The first reactions are already in, and they’re overwhelmingly positive, suggesting the …
Galaxy Note 6 tipped to feature more memory than most smartphones
The Galaxy Note 6 isn’t due until the second half of the year, with some reports suggesting the phone will be unveiled early this summer, …
Microsoft has a clever idea to smarten up mobile hotspots
It seems we rarely use our phones and computers anymore without some kind of connection to the web. Whether it’s through 3G, LTE, or Wi-Fi, …
Can the FBI already hack newer iPhones?
Late last week we found out that the FBI can’t hack Apple’s latest iPhones. In fact, according to its director, the tool used to extract …
John Oliver hilariously explains everything wrong with credit reports
The latest episode of Last Week Tonight tackled another major subject that will always affect your life: Credit reports. Specifically, HBO’s John Oliver took a closer look …
Watch the exclusive ‘Captain America: Civil War’ trailer from the MTV Movie Awards
We have less than a month to wait before we finally get to see the Avengers movie we’ve all been waiting. Captain America: Civil War is …
Brand new ‘Suicide Squad’ trailer tells us why we need the Joker, Harley Quinn, and all the bad guys
If we learned anything from watching Batman v Superman, is that good guys can become bad guys at any moment. But Suicide Squad, set to debut in early …
Clarkson, Hammond and May can’t use ‘gear’ in the name of Amazon’s ‘Top Gear’ successor
A new Top Gear season is coming to BBC soon, but it’ll be a different show without Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May at …
Brussels attacks were destined for Paris, investigation reveals
Paris should have been hit by a second wave of terror in March, months after the deadly attacks from mid-November. But the group behind the …
Comedian trolls all NYC by reading fake books with outrageous titles on the subway
Have you recently seen a book during your morning commute that looked too outrageously offensive to be real? If so, you can thank comedian Scott Rogowsky, …
New bill might force Apple to hack encrypted iPhones
The FBI has abandoned its court battle with Apple for the time being, after figuring out how to hack the San Bernardino iPhone without Apple’s help. …
8 new movie trailers you need to watch this week
Last week’s trailers roundup included clips for many upcoming comedies and horror pictures, but this week we’re back with a more diverse set of new …
Watch live as SpaceX launches a rocket headed for the ISS
Just before 5:00 p.m. EDT today, a SpaceX rocket will launch from Cape Canaveral, Florida and it will include a critical payload for the International …
It’s insanely easy to make iPhone malware, but you probably shouldn’t worry about it
It’s apparently very easy to develop iPhone malware, a new report shows. And it’s not Apple’s fault. The security features built into iOS and the …
Apple didn’t always care so much about protecting iPhone users from the government
A new report says that Apple was more willing to comply with the government in the past when it came to unlocking iPhones tied to criminal …
Galaxy Note 6 reportedly getting a feature the iPhone doesn’t have
The Galaxy S7 is a hit for Samsung, and the company might launch a new flagship sooner than anticipated if some reports are to be believed. …
Have you heard about the gigantic mystery planet that could kill us all?
Conspiracy theorists keep finding proof of alien life on Earth, but if you’re going to be worried about deadly aliens causing a commotion on our planet …
A fleet of autonomous trucks drove hundreds of miles across Europe for a week
We can’t purchase our very own self-driving cars just yet. Regulatory hurdles are still in the way and car makers aren’t done testing autonomous vehicles …
It’s cheaper than ever to buy someone’s stolen identity off the internet
Business is apparently booming for hackers who deal with a certain type of digital product: identity theft. Buying someone’s identity off the internet is now cheaper …
Samsung’s exciting new idea could succeed where Google Glass failed
Google’s failed failed first attempt at wearables sounded very exciting at first, though it soon became apparent Glass would not be the hit product the company may …
iOS 10 might introduce a new feature we’ve all been waiting for
Don’t get too excited just yet, but a future version of iOS might finally grant loyal iPhone users a wish that they’ve had for years: …
Apple made my dream come true: Standalone Hermès Apple Watch bands are on the way
Apple announced an exciting partnership last year with French fashion company Hermès for the Apple Watch. But while I was initially thrilled to see the …
The first trailer from this year’s new Star Wars movie was just released
Rogue One is this year’s new Star Wars movie. It’s not part of the new trilogy because it’s a “Star Wars Story” instead. Disney is …
The FBI can’t hack the iPhone 6s
The FBI withdrew its assault on iPhone encryption after it managed to hack its way into the San Bernardino iPhone. Soon after that, the agency …
First trailer for ‘The BFG’ finally gives us a peek at the giant
After a teaser that left us wanting more a few months ago, Disney is back with the official trailer for Steven Spielberg’s The BFG. The …
How Samsung, yes Samsung, might make the iPhone 7 faster
Macs may only account for a fraction of the PC market, but they’re still design and performance benchmarks that Apple competitors try to beat. HP …
Can the Lannisters make Westeros great again?
Forget real politics for a second, as we’re about to embark on a far more important mission this month: Season 5 of HBO’s best show …
What you’ll find in the deleted scenes from ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’
The biggest movie of 2015 is finally available to buy on Blu-ray and DVD, and you can also buy the year’s best movie as a digital …
