How to fix the ‘broken’ Galaxy S7 microSD memory
Samsung this year acknowledged its mistake to remove microSD support from the Galaxy S6, by adding expandable storage to the Galaxy S7. The microSD slot …
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
Apple irony: Can you trust the FBI if conspiracy claims Hoover ordered the assassination of Kennedy?
The Department of Justice on Thursday sent a strongly worded message to Apple over the iPhone encryption battle with the FBI. The DOJ said the …
Disney is looking to release at least 5 more ‘Star Wars’ movies after 2020
As any Star Wars enthusiast will tell you, the immediate future looks bright. Following Star Wars: The Force Awakens, four more movies will hit cinemas …
Why the NSA doesn’t support the FBI in the San Bernardino iPhone case
The Snowden leaks explained in great detail some of the most sophisticated spying tools the NSA has developed in recent years for conducting mass surveillance …
How much would you pay to stream movies at home the same day they hit theaters?
The problem with streaming services including Netflix, HBO Go and others is that it takes a while until the newest releases become available, as theaters are …
A hacker’s typo stopped the biggest bank heist in history
We’ve often heard about hackers stealing personal data from millions of users by attacking retail stores, banks and even the U.S. government. But we’ve never …
Elon Musk says secret anti-Trump meeting wasn’t secret or about Trump
A few days ago, news broke that some of the most influential leaders in tech, including Apple’s Tim Cook, Tesla’s Elon Musk and Alphabet’s Eric …
A few seconds is all it takes to make your iPhone much faster
The iPhone 6s is the fastest iPhone you can dream of, and you’ll realize that as soon as you’ve upgraded from an iPhone 6. The …
5 new Android N features that are already available in iOS
Google surprised the world on Wednesday by releasing an Android N developer preview much earlier than anticipated. Rather than making it available at Google I/O …
The Pirate Bay is down because of a technical issue, not a new raid
Whenever Internet users who are also torrenting fans hear that The Pirate Bay is down, they’ll likely worry that law enforcement agencies looking to eliminate …
Google’s advanced AI defeats the world’s best Go player
A historic battle is currently underway in South Korea, where Google’s best artificial intelligence is going head-to-head in a game of Go against a player …
President Obama snubs Apple, praises other tech companies for improving digital security
If there’s one company that strives to offer the best security possible when it comes to digital data, it’s Apple. And the FBI’s case against the …
The world’s fastest SSD drives launch this summer
Solid state drives (SSD) make for wonderful additions to any computer. Doing something as simple as replacing a regular hard disk drive (HDD) with an …
Edward Snowden says FBI is lying and could easily break into San Bernardino shooter’s iPhone
Known for his numerous leaks that exposed the NSA’s mass surveillance operations, Edward Snowden is now the latest expert to take a side in the …
Android N developer preview is coming today: Here’s what’s new
With two months to go until Google I/O, Google’s developer conference where new Android versions are typically first unveiled, the tech world was shocked to …
Why Apple’s rumored 5.8-inch OLED iPhone doesn’t have to be a huge phablet
A report yesterday suggested that Apple may be working on a 5.8-inch iPhone that would have an AMOLED screen instead of the LCDs that are usually found inside …
The first leaked iPhone 7 case has no space for a headphone jack
Apple is just weeks away from unveiling a brand new iPhone, but it won’t be the iPhone 7 you’re looking forward to seeing in stores. However, …
HTC reportedly scores Nexus exclusivity for the next three years
Hot on the heels of a rumor that said HTC will once again manufacture Nexus phones is a new report that says the Taiwanese company …
High-profile spy agency defends encryption, says it doesn’t want iPhone backdoors
Apple’s fight with the FBI is one of the most important stories in tech today, as its outcome will have major implications for consumer privacy and …
Leak reveals a Tesla Model S P100D with an even bigger battery
White-hat hacker and Tesla P85D owner Jason Hughes recently found out an interesting detail while digging through the code in the latest firmware version of his …
New clues emerge on how future iPhones might use Liquidmetal
For a long time, we’ve dreamed of the day that Apple would launch a radically redesigned iPhone that will ditch all physical buttons, pack a wraparound curved display, …
Ex-boyfriend brilliantly trolls woman who won’t return iPhone he gave her as a gift
If you give your significant other a gift and they break up with you, do you have the right to take that gift back? Most …
Galaxy S7: The worst and most unexpected thing about Samsung’s new flagship
The Galaxy S7 is the star of the Android world right now. It’s the best phone you can buy, and there are plenty of reasons to …
New report may detail first known specs for the iPhone 7s or iPhone 8
We’re eagerly waiting for the iPhone 7 to come out in September, but Apple is already working on a brand new iPhone model that might see …
This iPhone 6s jailbreak tweak shows how much better 3D Touch could be
Any iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus user who’s using 3D Touch on a regular basis will tell you that the handy feature is more …
Did Hillary Clinton just say she wants a some sort of iPhone backdoor?
Republican frontrunner Donald Trump’s stance on the Apple vs. FBI battle is pretty clear, and not a surprise considering where it’s coming from. Hillary Clinton, …
Watch Steve Wozniak tell Conan he coded something like Mac viruses
Wearing an Apple Watch, Steve Wozniak appeared on Conan last night and – unsurprisingly – defended Apple in the case against the FBI. That’s hardly …
Early details emerge on a possible ‘Suicide Squad’ sequel
It looks like Suicide Squad is already getting a sequel even though we have no idea how well the first movie will do at the …
This week’s total solar eclipse starts on Wednesday, ends on… Tuesday?
How can something start in the future and end in the past? It usually doesn’t. But then, there are some weird exceptions, and we’ll get …
Johnny Depp’s head made a surprising cameo in last night’s ‘Walking Dead’
I was too busy taking in everything that was happening in the last episode of The Walking Dead to notice Johnny Depp. But the famous …
