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.
Intelligence agencies all over the world look to collect information pertinent to their various operations, and that involves hacking emails accounts. Google for a while now …
Zombies aren’t the worst thing that can kill you in The Walking Dead. In fact, our fellow humans represent the more lethal danger. We end up …
The U.S. Netflix catalog is highly coveted by international subscribers who aren’t happy with what local Netflix lineups have to offer. Indeed, the selection Netflix …
The government is confident it can hack into the San Bernardino iPhone 5c without Apple’s help, at least according to statements made on Thursday. The …
It turns out that neither AT&T nor Verizon are throttling Netflix videos, as T-Mobile CEO John Legere suggested last week. If you’re an AT&T or …
The FBI has seemingly admitted defeat to Apple in its quest to force the company to build an insecure version of its OS to load onto …
The Obama administration is expected to file formal charges against Iranian hackers believed to be responsible for various cyber attacks against American targets, including several U.S. banks and …
The Galaxy S7 is the talk of the town right now and many people are saying it’s the best smartphone available right now. One of the perceived advantages …
Though not officially confirmed, Israel-based Cellebrite is believed to be the company currently assisting the FBI in cracking the iPhone from the San Bernardino shooting. While …
Planes and high winds aren’t the best of friends, especially when the aircraft is grounded. We’ve seen storms lift parked planes off the ground in …
Apple may have won its first major battle with intelligence and law enforcement agencies, at least in the public eye. But the iPhone encryption wars …
The iPhone generates plenty interest among designers, with many people trying to imagine what next-gen iPhones might look like as well as predicting the innovative features …
After a report said earlier this week that Apple is readying ultra-thin 13-inch and 15-inch MacBooks for the second quarter, possibly similar in design to …
It’s been years since anyone was excited about a small-size iPhone, but Apple managed to recycle the 4-inch form factor into a device that’s on …
If you’ve heard Tim Cook speaking about virtual reality lately, you might not think that Apple as plans to dive into VR anytime soon. Like with …
One of the things Apple unveiled during its iPhone SE event on Monday was a cute WALL-E-like robot that knows how to do just one …
Another day, another big Android vulnerability revealed. A report from security firm Lookout informs us of a new threat that can permanently “compromise” a device, including …
The following video isn’t an action sequence from a future Die Hard movie. It’s a video that was just released to the public that shows a daring …
Apple on Monday announced a couple of new products that had been revealed weeks before by assorted leaks. Some say the iPhone SE and iPad Pro …
Google Now is arguably the best thing about using an Android phone. If you give it permission, Google will track everything about you, extract the …
There’s no doubt about it: Apple makes the best smartphone chips out there. The company’s mobile chip division has put intense pressure on rivals in recent …
The Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge are Samsung’s best smartphones ever. That’s abundantly clear. Samsung has perfected an amazing design released last year, addressed previous …
Belgian capital Brussels was the witness of a horrific terror attack early on Tuesday morning. At least 31 people were killed with hundreds wounded after …
Ever wished you could go back in time to tell your younger self not to something particularly embarrassing? Or what if you witnessed someone’s older self …
You might not be ready to buy a single-port, ultra-slim 12-inch Retina MacBook, but Apple’s thinnest laptop yet is an interesting option. The impressively slim …
Apple is adamant that its iPhones and Macs protect user privacy better than competing products, and the recent fight with the FBI shows the company isn’t willing …
Can we really compare the iPhone SE with the Galaxy S7 when it comes to performance? Yes, we can. Not only is such a comparison …
It’s actually pretty scary that the FBI openly acknowledged that there may be a way to hack any iPhone and throw encryption right out the …
The FBI surprised everyone following its legal battle with Apple by asking the court to suspend Tuesday’s hearing, as it found a new potential way …
March 22nd, 2016, will be remembered as the day when attackers hit other targets in Europe, with bombs killing at least 13 people at the …
