Reports saying ISIS created its own cyber manual may have been exaggerated
There’s no doubt in anybody’s mind that the ISIS attacks on Paris were carefully planned and executed, with some degree of sophistication involved, at least …
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.
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Mark Hamill confirms he’ll be back as Luke Skywalker in Star Wars: Episode VIII
Disney has done a solid job concealing the whereabouts of Luke Skywalker in Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Trailers and TV commercials revealed various tidbits …
Microsoft Black Friday deals that Windows 10 fans will love
Microsoft’s Black Friday offer includes discounts on several devices and also a special sale on digital products available from its content store. For a limited period – which, …
eBay’s special Thanksgiving Day deals let you pick the next sale
After announcing a few days ago its Black Friday plans, including a special Wish Bigger Wishbone campaign that lets shoppers choose one of two discounted …
Best Apple Black Friday deals: Cheap iPhone 6s, iPad Air and Macs available from major retailers
Those of you who are looking to score Apple gear this week for significantly discounted prices shouldn’t visit Apple retail stores or go online to Apple.com. …
Exploding e-cigarette victim might never walk again
Cordero Caples, a 29-year-old college student from Colorado Springs, sustained heavy injuries after an electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) exploded in his face. The man was in …
‘The Walking Dead’ mid-season finale: Teaser trailers for season 6’s last episode of 2015
There’s one more episode left in the first half of season 6 of The Walking Dead, and it will air this coming Sunday. If you’ve been following …
Target Cyber Monday 2015 ad now official: Here are all the details
After publishing its official Black Friday ad and announcing a special 10 Days of Deals shopping event surrounding Black Friday, Target is now ready to share details about …
Windows 10 November update’s most annoying bug: Deleting apps without asking
Microsoft released its most significant update yet for Windows 10 update in November, but the software release isn’t bug-free. In fact, it seems that Microsoft …
What’s up with all the Nazi Germany symbols on this NYC subway train?
Decorating a New York subway car with symbols from the second World War might be one of the best ways to promote The Man in …
The hilarious ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ celebrity auditions you never got to see
Star Wars: The Force Awakens is shaping up to be the biggest movie of the year, which shouldn’t be a surprise. The highly anticipated new …
Verizon’s full Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals revealed: Galaxy S6 and Note 5 sales
Looking to score more affordable mobile devices this Black Friday season? Various retailers have already included special deals on smartphones and tablets for Black Friday …
No, Apple and the rest of Silicon Valley is not helping ISIS
Over the weekend, with all the terror attacks-related frenzy in the media, I happened to stumble upon what might just be one of the most …
Google can remotely give cops access to at least 74% of all Android devices
There’s a new interesting revelation in the debate on encryption that was reignited after the disastrous attacks on Paris in mid-November. According to a new …
Target’s pre-Black Friday deals are now live: ’10 Days of Deals’ sales detailed
Target’s Black Friday ad is already official, meaning you have a pretty good idea of what to expect from the giant retailer this Black Friday …
‘The Walking Dead’ episode 7: A heart-pounding answer to ‘the Glenn question’
The seventh episode of The Walking Dead season 6 aired last night, and it had an interesting overall theme: people need saving. Unexpectedly, the episode brought the …
Walmart announces details surrounding its big Cyber Monday sale
Walmart’s massive Black Friday event will be followed by an equally impressive Cyber Monday sales bonanza, but with a huge twist. This year, for the …
Brand new ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ ad: The beginning of a beautiful friendship
Well, Star Wars fans, you probably know the drill by now. Disney is done releasing official trailers for The Force Awakens, but the company keeps …
Apple, Google, Facebook and Microsoft warn weaker encryption makes the bad guys stronger
In the wake of last week’s deadly terror attacks in Paris, prominent politicians and senior law-enforcement officials have said that western governments have to rethink their stance …
Loophole lets the NSA spy on your email even though it’s not allowed to anymore
The NSA and other Western spy agencies came under intense scrutiny following the massive Snowden leaks that revealed their tremendous powers when it comes to collecting …
There’s finally an iPhone 6s game that does something unique with 3D Touch
3D Touch is the signature feature of the iPhone 6s series, a brand new touch pressure sensitivity system that can tell how hard a user presses …
Grieving husband gives ISIS the best response we’ve seen so far
Last week’s horrific attacks on Paris has everyone talking about safety, especially at a time when many people are planning trips for the upcoming holidays. …
ISIS has 24-hour help desk for terrorists
New reports detailing the activities of ISIS, which is responsible for the recent attacks on Paris, Beirut and for taking down a Russian passenger jet, …
Report says iPhone 7 will be waterproof and pack even more RAM
The iPhone 7 isn’t due for another ten months, but more reports are already revealing certain details about Apple next-gen iPhone. In a new analysis, TrendForce …
Gunmen hold 170 hostage at Radisson Blu hotel in Mali
The terrorist attacks continue, with Mali’s capital Bamako now in the spotlight. Islamist gunmen stormed a luxury hotel in Bamako on Friday, taking 170 hostages.
Encrypted chat app Telegram reverses stance, bans 78 ISIS accounts
Some people suspect that the ISIS group involved in the November 13th attacks on Paris used encrypted apps and services to communicate, with Telegram being …
Hilarious photo series shows what Darth Vader’s daily life looks like
When Darth Vader isn’t using the force to battle his own son or punish disobedient soldiers under his command, when he’s not blowing up stars, …
Tricks for building a Wi-Fi network that covers your entire house
We all love Wi-Fi, but Wi-Fi routers can also be one of the most annoying pieces of technology in your home if not set up …
ISIS mastermind behind Paris attack killed during police raid, France confirms
French police and special forces conducted a massive raid in Paris’ suburb Saint-Denis in the early hours on Wednesday morning. Heavy gunfire and explosions were heard …
ISIS says soda can bomb detonated on Russian plane was intended for western passenger jet
A few days after the Paris attacks that left hundreds dead and injured, Russia confirmed that a homemade explosive device was detonated on board MetroJet Flight 9268 …
