Apple didn’t always care so much about protecting iPhone users from the government
A new report says that Apple was more willing to comply with the government in the past when it came to unlocking iPhones tied to criminal …
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
Galaxy Note 6 reportedly getting a feature the iPhone doesn’t have
The Galaxy S7 is a hit for Samsung, and the company might launch a new flagship sooner than anticipated if some reports are to be believed. …
Have you heard about the gigantic mystery planet that could kill us all?
Conspiracy theorists keep finding proof of alien life on Earth, but if you’re going to be worried about deadly aliens causing a commotion on our planet …
A fleet of autonomous trucks drove hundreds of miles across Europe for a week
We can’t purchase our very own self-driving cars just yet. Regulatory hurdles are still in the way and car makers aren’t done testing autonomous vehicles …
It’s cheaper than ever to buy someone’s stolen identity off the internet
Business is apparently booming for hackers who deal with a certain type of digital product: identity theft. Buying someone’s identity off the internet is now cheaper …
Samsung’s exciting new idea could succeed where Google Glass failed
Google’s failed failed first attempt at wearables sounded very exciting at first, though it soon became apparent Glass would not be the hit product the company may …
iOS 10 might introduce a new feature we’ve all been waiting for
Don’t get too excited just yet, but a future version of iOS might finally grant loyal iPhone users a wish that they’ve had for years: …
Apple made my dream come true: Standalone Hermès Apple Watch bands are on the way
Apple announced an exciting partnership last year with French fashion company Hermès for the Apple Watch. But while I was initially thrilled to see the …
The first trailer from this year’s new Star Wars movie was just released
Rogue One is this year’s new Star Wars movie. It’s not part of the new trilogy because it’s a “Star Wars Story” instead. Disney is …
The FBI can’t hack the iPhone 6s
The FBI withdrew its assault on iPhone encryption after it managed to hack its way into the San Bernardino iPhone. Soon after that, the agency …
First trailer for ‘The BFG’ finally gives us a peek at the giant
After a teaser that left us wanting more a few months ago, Disney is back with the official trailer for Steven Spielberg’s The BFG. The …
How Samsung, yes Samsung, might make the iPhone 7 faster
Macs may only account for a fraction of the PC market, but they’re still design and performance benchmarks that Apple competitors try to beat. HP …
Can the Lannisters make Westeros great again?
Forget real politics for a second, as we’re about to embark on a far more important mission this month: Season 5 of HBO’s best show …
What you’ll find in the deleted scenes from ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’
The biggest movie of 2015 is finally available to buy on Blu-ray and DVD, and you can also buy the year’s best movie as a digital …
These are the tools you need to live with a 16GB iPhone
Apple shocked fans with the iPhone SE’s low $399 price tag. For just $400 you get a compact phone that’s as powerful as the iPhone 6s and is superior …
We may already know who died in that terrible ‘Walking Dead’ cliffhanger
That didn’t take long! Just a few days after AMC brilliantly trolled The Walking Dead fans with the season 6 finale, the mystery surrounding that terrible …
FBI will not say if San Bernardino iPhone hack has any value
Now that it managed to hack the San Bernardino iPhone without Apple’s help, the FBI isn’t ready to tell the press whether any of the …
Ikea has already found a great use for virtual reality
Virtual reality is here and products such as Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, and Samsung’s Gear VR are ready to offer various types of VR experiences. And …
Ecstasy may become an FDA-approved medical treatment in five years
As long as it’s used for medical purposes and obtained lawfully, marijuana can be legally purchased in the United States. The same might soon happen …
A mysterious hacking group has been stealing U.S. secrets for years
A mysterious hacking group has had access to U.S. government files for years and the hackers might still be able to siphon data off government …
Why it’s exciting that scientists discovered a new state of matter
It might sound boring to most people, but the fact that scientists have finally been able to prove there’s a new state of matter is …
Android vendors have another reason to fear the iPhone SE
Apple last week released the iPhone SE, which is largely an iPhone 6s that’s packed into a compact iPhone 5s design and that sports a price …
WhatsApp shows why the FBI’s fight against encryption is doomed
The FBI took on Apple and lost, but it’s still looking for ways to persuade tech companies to give it back doors to encrypted devices. …
HP finally has a worthy response to the Retina MacBook
The 12-inch Retina MacBook represents the pinnacle of Apple’s laptop design and engineering, a device that’s already been cloned by many competitors. Apple is rumored to …
The funniest reactions to this year’s rage-inducing ‘Walking Dead’ finale
The final episode of The Walking Dead season 6 aired Sunday night and it was a 90-minute thriller that ultimately enraged fans of the series. Sure, …
iPhone 6s bug lets hackers bypass your lock screen – but there’s a fix
Apple might be working on making iOS more secure than ever, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t bugs in the operating system that hackers can …
How the biggest data leak in history happened
For over a year, more than 400 reporters have been inspecting terabytes of data originating from Panama-based law firm Mossack Fonseca. This “Panama Papers” data has …
The first teaser for ‘Batman: The Killing Joke’ is out
Batman: The Killing Joke is not an upcoming live-action movie. Instead, it’s a new animated film starring none other than Mark Hamill as the voice …
So what’s the deal with LG G5’s rear casing?
The LG G5 is being billed as a premium smartphone but its metal rear casing seems to be vulnerable to scratching. YouTube channel JerryRigEverything, which showed us last …
How to encrypt iPhone and Android, and why you should do it now
Apple’s fight with the FBI may be over for the time being, but this high-profile fight about user privacy and state security may have puzzled some …
