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, …
Chris Smith has been covering consumer electronics ever since the iPhone revolutionized the industry in 2007. When he’s not writing about the most recent tech news for BGR, he closely follows the events in Marvel’s Cinematic Universe and other blockbuster franchises.
Outside of work, you’ll catch him streaming new movies and TV shows, or training to run his next marathon.
Articles by Chris Smith
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 …
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 …
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 …
