There’s nothing funny about hackers cracking web-connected sex toys
With so many other hacking threats out there, you probably don’t believe that hackers breaking into Internet-connected sex toys is a big deal. However, this …
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
The 256GB iPhone 7 might be more than just a wild dream
Apple is expected to overhaul iPhone storage with the iPhone 7 by finally ditching 16GB entry-level mode in favor of something roomier. In the process, Apple might …
The shady iPhone 7 rumor I desperately want to believe
There are plenty of leaked iPhone 7 photos floating around right now, supposedly showing the dual camera setup on the iPhone 7 Plus and redesigned antenna lines. But …
You can already buy a car with self-driving features for just $22,000
Google may be testing its autonomous cars and teaching it not to hit buses, but other carmakers are already selling vehicles that have self-driving capabilities. Granted, these aren’t …
Waze, the world’s best navigation app, can now see the future
Google’s Waze is a handy navigation app that will tell you all you need to know about local traffic to speed up your commute while …
The iPhone 7 might come with the most important missing feature from the iPhone 6s
One thing that differentiates the current 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch iPhones is that the larger models come with a camera that uses optical image stabilization (OIS) …
New iPhone 7 leak shows us how Apple is fixing its ugly antennas
The new iPhone leaks keep on coming with more and more reports revealing details about both the iPhone 7 and the iPhone SE. After various …
How the Jennifer Lawrence iCloud hack really happened
In early September 2014, Apple was preparing to announce a massive iPhone upgrade: bigger iPhones than anything it launched before. But just a few days …
Professional Chinese hackers are responsible for U.S. ransomware attacks
Ransomware is a kind of cyber attack that’s growing in popularity. Here’s how it works: hackers infiltrate computers, encrypt files you want to have access to, …
The iPhone SE tipped to have the same camera as iPhone 6s
The iPhone SE looks like a more exciting handset than we’d initially believed. Rather than being a minimal iPhone 5s upgrade, the new 4-inch handset appears …
Apple Watch helps man survive potentially fatal heart attack
The Apple Watch is probably already on your must-have list, but a man in Canada was able to avoid a heart attack thanks to the Apple Watch …
All the hidden Android N features you need to know about
Android N is here in early beta form and while it’s not a terribly exciting update, at least for now, it certainly packs a nice …
Scientists create ‘invisibility cloak’ that can make microscopic objects disappear
Do we really need invisibility cloaks like the one Harry Potter uses at Hogwarts to move around undetected? Apparently, we do. At least two projects …
Former White House counter-terrorism chief advisor says NSA can hack San Bernardino iPhone
The FBI is trying to convince us all that Apple has to be forced to create a backdoor in the iPhone so that the San …
Google’s AI crushes humanity’s best Go champion in historic 4-1 win
Experts estimated that artificial intelligence would need 10 years to beat humans at one of the most elaborate games that regular computers can’t consistently win …
Scientists are one step closer to creating a real Jurassic Park
Some scientists have already created artificial intelligence capable of consistently beating humans at a game that’s too complex for ordinary computers, which has led some …
Florida sheriff wants to arrest Tim Cook over iPhone encryption
Watch out, Tim Cook — it looks like you have another law enforcement official who’s out to bring you in! It seems one Florida sheriff wants …
Congress is disturbed by the FBI director’s lack of tech knowledge
A couple of weeks ago, the FBI and Apple faced off in a Congressional hearing and answered various questions fielded by members of the House …
Surprise: Trump has already given up his iPhone boycott
Soon after learning that Apple had the audacity to challenge the FBI in courts over the iPhone that was used by one of the San …
First supposed video of iPhone SE looks nothing like what we expected
Next week, Apple will tell us all about its latest iPhone, a variation of the iPhone 5s sporting a revamped design and updated internal components. Dubbed …
‘The Walking Dead’ season 6, episode 13 recap: Is Carol about to go soft on us?
Last week’s cliffhanger left me more anxious than ever to see last night’s episode of The Walking Dead. In case you don’t recall, in the previous episode Carol …
Secret Game of Thrones trailer may have just leaked Jon Snow’s fate
The next seasons of Game of Thrones is almost here, and after months of debating Jon Snow’s fate we seem to have some conclusive news about …
Watch: John Oliver perfectly and hilariously explains the FBI’s war with Apple
If there’s one tech topic you’ve seen repeatedly discussed over the past weeks, that’s the FBI’s war against Apple’s strong iPhone encryption. The Bureau wants to …
In pictures: Everyone’s favorite new ‘Star Wars’ robot visits NASA
We’ve loved BB-8 ever since we first spotted him rolling around in the first Star Wars: The Force Awakens trailer. The cute little robot is a clear …
Intel agencies hack ISIS, score a goldmine of key information
Intelligence agencies fighting a fierce battle against ISIS have scored a massive victory by capturing a USB drive containing personal data for 22,000 ISIS fighters. …
This week’s best new movie trailers
It’s Friday again, which means some of you are already making plans to hit theaters to catch a hot new movie. And what better way to …
Watson-powered robot mans concierge position at Hilton Hotel
Remember Watson? It’s the artificially intelligent computer from IBM that can beat Jeopardy champions and is used in cancer-related research. Well, it turns out the computer is …
A brilliant plan to make online movie sharing legal
Sharing copyrighted movies online is not legal, and rights owners are still furious about the amount of piracy out there — though many studies have shown …
Is your browser’s private mode actually private?
Modern Internet browsers have private or incognito modes that let you surf the web without leaving any traces. That is, you’re not leaving any traces …
iPhone 7 might match Galaxy S7’s best new feature, and it’s Samsung’s fault
The camera of the Galaxy S7 is without a doubt one of the best new features in Samsung’s newest flagship series. In fact, when unveiling …
