Rick’s darkest plan yet came to fruition in last night’s ‘Walking Dead’
The Walking Dead’s episode 12 is probably one of the best of the series so far. Just like previous parts in season 6, Not Tomorrow …
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
iPhone 6s Plus crushes Galaxy S7 edge in side-by-side speed test
The Galaxy S7 is Samsung’s best smartphone to date and it’s performed well in stress tests, including water resistance tests and extensive drop tests. Now for the …
Apple’s Federighi: FBI backdoor could ‘wreak havoc’ on our personal safety
Apple’s senior vice president of software engineering Craig Federighi is one of the company’s most compelling public speakers and now he’s making the case against …
First OS X ransomware encrypts your data, demands money for giving it back
Ransomware is a dangerous type of malware threat that affects plenty of Windows users. This kind of software encrypts certain files belonging to the user …
Galaxy S7’s chips match the iPhone 6s in new benchmarks
Leaks that preceded the Galaxy S7 launch revealed the phone have two different chipsets depending on the country where it’s sold: Either an Exynos 8890 processor …
iPhone 7 rumor claims Intel will help deliver faster wireless speeds than ever before
The iPhone 7 might deliver faster wireless speeds than ever before and we might have Intel to thank. According to a CLSA research note seen by …
iPhone encryption is a ‘gift from God,’ says prison inmate
Will criminals switch to iPhones just because voice and text conversations are encrypted by default? Governments all over the world have been trying to tell …
The Galaxy S7 has a secret charging feature to prevent you from getting shocked
The Galaxy S7 seems to be the hottest smartphone in town – sorry, LG G5! – and the device certainly looks like the best smartphone Samsung has …
The Internet is in awe of Keanu Reeves and his shredding skills
In less than a day, a video showing Keanu Reeves training with firearms – or “shredding” – got over 4 million views combined on YouTube …
9 new movie trailers you have to check out this week
As we predicted last week, movie studios unleashed a bunch of new trailers this week in the wake of Sunday’s Academy Awards ceremony. Below we’ve …
This video will show you just how incredible the Galaxy S7’s camera really is
Samsung told us last week in Barcelona that the Galaxy S7 features one of the best cameras around, if not the best. The company took …
Here are all the companies that have rallied behind Apple in defense of encryption
After backing up Apple’s stance on the need for strong iPhone encryption with statements in previous days, the most important tech companies in the world including …
You can stream Kendrick Lamar’s new ‘Untitled Unmastered’ album right now
Untitled Unmastered is the name of Kendrick Lamar’s brand new album, that’s available for streaming right now on Apple Music, Spotify and Tidal. You can …
Government says ‘dormant cyber pathogen’ may be in San Bernardino shooter’s iPhone
What are “dormant cyber pathogens” you ask? It’s a sort of computer network infection, according to the U.S. government, which could produce significant harm to …
Can voters tell the difference between a Trump quote and a Hitler quote?
How can one compare Donald Trump to Adolf Hitler? One is a highly successful businessman turned presidential candidate with absolutely no consistency and decency while …
This hidden TV lift cabinet is amazing, and you can build it yourself
Huge HDTVs are great for gaming and for watching movies and TV shows on Netflix or good-old cable. But big-screen TVs come with some space problems. You need TV …
Video explains a key component of the Galaxy S7’s camera
Samsung called out Apple several times on stage during its Galaxy S7 announcement when it introduced the new phone’s camera. Now a video has popped up on …
Rando is a hilarious free iPhone app that starts conversation with random pics or GIFs
With Rando, a new iPhone app that’s available starting Thursday, you’ll be able to beat boredom whenever it strikes. Rather than finding apps and games …
Why tech companies were reluctant to back Apple in its fight with the FBI
Apple scored a win against the FBI at a congressional hearing earlier this week, but the encryption battle over an iPhone that had belonged to the San …
Galaxy S7’s liquid cooling system doesn’t have any liquid in it
Liquid cooling was one of the things Samsung surprised us with at MWC 2016 during the Galaxy S7 announcement. The company talked about the processing …
HBO challenges Netflix’s streaming supremacy with international expansion
The creator of some of the most popular shows on television, including Game of Thrones, HBO is trailing behind Netflix when it comes to streaming. …
NSA can still spy under new ‘Privacy Shield’ agreement with Europe
The United States and the European Union are about to reach a new privacy agreement intended to replace the old Safe Harbor agreement that came under intense …
Galaxy S7 storage: The good, the bad and the ugly
Samsung excited fans last week when it confirmed that the Galaxy S7 will indeed bring back an important feature the Galaxy S6 lacked: Expandable memory via microSD cards. However, …
How to take better photos with your iPhone 6s without installing any third-party apps
Apple has consistently improved the iPhone’s camera hardware and software with each new generation. The iPhone 6s features the best camera Apple made to date and …
Galaxy S7 vs. iPhone 6s: Which phone can survive these brutal drop tests?
Samsung’s Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge have begun shipping early, which means some people have already started dropping them against concrete to assess their built quality …
iOS 9.3 will tell you if your employer is tracking your iPhone
The company that pays your salary, and that gave you the iPhone you’re currently using for work, is also entitled to monitor what you do with …
Does the Galaxy S7 bend?
The Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge are already shipping to buyers in certain markets, and some people may be wondering how the phone does …
Google’s abused Atlas robot vows to take revenge in horror remix video
We’ve seen not just one but two different videos recently that show off Google’s spectacular robots. The company has gone a long way in improving the …
Humiliate Trump with brilliant ‘make Donald Drumpf again’ Chrome extension
In case you missed the spectacular Donald Trump roast during a 20-minute segment of John Oliver’s Last Week Tonight, you should watch it. Oliver took …
Is this how Apple could compensate for taking away iPhone 7’s headphone jack?
The iPhone 7 is not even out yet, but most rumors claim that Apple will remove the headphone jack on the new device. Even though this …
