Is Google about to steal Apple’s best new iPhone 6s feature?
Android hardcore fans rocking Nexus devices are already running Android 6.0 Marshmallow, but everyone else is still on Lollipop or earlier Android version. So, it …
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
It’s easier than ever to cut the cord without missing your favorite TV shows
Cable companies have yet to figure out how to stop losing customers every quarter. More and more people are cutting the cord, especially young tech-savvy individuals who …
Report details the brand new iPhone that might launch in early 2016
Apple is likely going to introduce a new 4-inch smartphone at some point next year, considering that more and more rumors coming from distinct sources …
One country wants to spy on all its encrypted Internet traffic
Western countries including the U.S. and U.K. continue to voice their concerns against encrypted devices and Internet services, saying they hinder the efforts of spy …
‘Minions’ honest trailer goes dark: How many people actually die in the movie?
Minions is one of this year’s most enjoyable movies of the year but there are plenty of things that are wrong with the film, a new …
YouTube plans to take on Netflix with streaming deals of its own
YouTube has just launched a $9.99/month subscription service called YouTube Red that aims to compete with similar products from the competition. But in addition to removing ads …
Who will be the next Han Solo?
Harrison Ford’s Han Solo is arguably one of the most iconic characters of the Star Wars universe, even though the Force is not strong with …
France challenges Tesla with ambitious $7,000 electric car project
Following the COP21 environmental talks in Paris, France seems determined to take action when it comes to carbon dioxide emissions, and one way to do …
Adele’s ‘Hello’ mashed up with iconic films is something everyone will love
Adele’s Hello is one of the biggest songs of the year, having already broken several records. 25, the artist’s newly launched album that includes the hit …
Consumer Reports: Apple’s MacBooks are the most reliable laptops
Consumer Reports has a definitive answer to a particular debate between laptop buyers. Are MacBooks better than Windows notebooks? Or is it the other way …
Brand new ‘Batman v. Superman’ trailer introduces Wonder Woman
After showing Superman unmask Batman in a short teaser trailer earlier this week, Warner Bros. is back with a three-minute clip that gives us a …
Samsung reportedly lost key iPhone 7 component business
The iPhone is a gold mine for Samsung, which is ironic considering the two companies are fierce rivals in the mobile business. The Korean giant …
‘Tis the season to be streaming’: Netflix’s holiday schedule confirmed
It’s December already, which means that you’re going to watch plenty of movies – and no, we don’t just mean the new Star Wars film …
How Hitler failed to assassinate Roosevelt, Stalin and Churchill in one single hit
Everyone knows that the Allies tried to kill Adolf Hitler, but the Nazi leader managed to escape virtually unharmed in one almost-successful attempts. What’s not that …
Privacy groups say Google has rigged Chromebooks to track students
The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission on Tuesday alleging that Google is collecting student data from Chromebooks used …
How the Dark Web’s favorite anonymity tool got hacked
Ask any hacker about the best ways to stay anonymous online and they’re very likely to mention something called Tor. Tor (a.k.a., The Onion Router) is …
How to find out if your Netflix account was hacked – and how to fix it
Intrepid hackers are selling a new kind of product on the Dark Web: lifetime access to Netflix accounts and other streaming services that belong to unsuspecting …
Samsung’s Galaxy S7 will reportedly take yet another page out of Apple’s playbook
Samsung’s Galaxy S7, expected to be unveiled in the first quarter of 2016, will not get a massive redesign. Instead, a new report says the …
Mark Zuckerberg and wife promise daughter to donate 99% of Facebook shares to charity
Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Pricilla Chan vowed to donate 99% of their Facebook shares during their lifetime to charitable projects that will be managed …
Hardcore Android fans’ favorite phone maker now sells iPhone 6s cases
Hardcore Android fans are more than familiar with OnePlus, the Chinese startup that created three interesting Android devices so far, including two high-end devices priced …
Christmas might be ruining your home Internet service
There are many possible explanations of why you’re currently having problems with your home Wi-Fi connection, including a rather unexpected one: Your Christmas lights.
Is Apple working on its own version of Microsoft’s incredible HoloLens project?
We’re used to seeing plenty of Apple patents that describe all sorts of technologies and services that might be someday used in future iPhone, iPad, …
Hilarious ‘Honest Slogans’ project imagines a world where companies tell it like it is
Logos and slogans are spectacular marketing and branding tools that flood our lives. Many of them enter our vocabulary and we end up automatically associating …
Hackers are selling lifetime access to Netflix, HBO Go, Spotify and more for just a few dollars
It’s common practice to share your Netflix password with your loved ones and friends, but at the end of the day you’re still paying the …
Latest update reenables Windows 10’s spying features – here’s how to stop it
Microsoft released the first major Windows 10 update a few weeks ago, but the operating system’s spying capabilities are still intact – though you can disable them from …
New ‘Batman v. Superman’ teaser trailer reveals the identity of Gotham’s knight
We all know who Batman really is: he’s Bruce Wayne, part of Gotham’s elite and one of the richest people in the city. But most …
Mark Hamill says ‘lots of surprises’ in new Star Wars, teases Luke Skywalker’s fate
One of the major mysteries surrounding Star Wars: The Force Awakens concerns Luke Skywalker. The protagonist of the original Star Wars saga is nowhere to …
Rumor: Apple is testing 5 different iPhone 7 prototypes
The iPhone 6s is just a few months old, but Apple is already working hard on its upcoming smartphone. A number of different reports have already …
Best Cyber Monday deals for Android smartphones and tablets
With Black Friday over, Cyber Monday 2015 is your chance to score some impressive deals on mobile devices, including Android smartphones and tablets. You can …
Hackers vs. terrorists: How Anonymous wants to beat ISIS
The Anonymous hackers collective declared war on ISIS immediately after the Paris attacks earlier this month. In the days that followed, Anonymous took out thousands of Twitter …
