Hackers cash out directly from ATMs, don’t need to steal your card first
Hackers looking to steal money from ATMs have targeted your credit cards for years, trying to obtain access to it by hacking online services and …
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 already a nightmare for Samsung? Galaxy S7 tipped to arrive in early 2016
The iPhone 6s is the smartphone everyone in tech is talking about these days, as Apple’s new device is about to make its official debut in stores. …
iPhone 6s: How fast is the new Touch ID fingerprint sensor?
Apple said during its iPhone 6s presentation that the new phones will have an even faster Touch ID fingerprint sensor embedded in the Home button. This …
Video: This is the first iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus drop test
The new iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus are in town and they sport an even better build quality, according to Apple. There’s bendgate-proof 7000 Series aluminum …
iPhone 6s: The real reason you should be excited about Apple’s 2GB RAM bump
We finally know how much RAM the iPhone 6s will have. Rumors have long claimed that Apple will use 2GB of RAM on the iPhone 6s series, …
iPhone 6s vs. iPhone 6s Plus: OIS 4K video recording shows the true potential of Apple’s new camera
Apple has excelled over the years at making the iPhone’s camera one of the most important assets of its smartphones, as only Samsung’s high-end flagship …
iPhone 6s unboxing: Meet the rose gold iPhone you’ve heard so much about
It’s iPhone 6s launch day today, meaning that millions of devices are going to be delivered to excited buyers around the world who preordered the …
Video: iPhone 6s teardown review provides definitive answers to RAM and battery questions
The iPhone 6s is currently on sale in various markets around the world, after nearly two weeks of preorders. The folks at iFixit, the well-known …
Bad news, 16GB iPhone 6s owners: iOS 9 feature that saves storage space is delayed
Fixing the iOS storage problems that surfaced as soon as iOS 8 was released last fall was one of Apple’s priorities for iOS 9. And …
Surprise: Rose gold iPhone 6s appears to be the most preordered new iPhone
Gadgets fans around the world are probably well aware what day is today, regardless of whether they’re buying Apple’s newest iOS smartphone or not. Yes, …
The 9 most common dreams and what they might mean
We often wonder whether there’s a connection between the dreams we have and what goes on in our lives while we’re awake, particularly if we …
Giving iPads to young kids akin to child abuse, doctor says
Giving an iPad, or any other tablet, to kids under two is akin to child abuse because the digital world presented on the screen may distort …
Lenovo caught yet again spying on Windows PC users
If you think Lenovo is done spying on you via your Windows computer without explicitly informing you about what’s going one, especially after the major …
Now is the perfect time to buy an iPhone 6 – but not from Apple
The iPhone 6s might be the hottest smartphone hitting stores tomorrow, but that doesn’t mean all iPhone buyers are necessarily interested in purchasing Apple’s latest …
Fresh Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P leaks show benchmark scores
Google’s Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P have appeared in numerous leaks, all seemingly confirming the same general picture. LG made the next-gen affordable and reasonably sized …
Meet Lucy, a robot waiting in line for an iPhone 6s right now
Yes, iPhone 6s lines are starting to form around the world in the markets where the smartphone will be available for purchase on Friday. And yes, …
Apple warning lists top 25 apps infected in massive App Store malware attack
After setting up a special help page that provides information about the massive XcodeGhost malware hack on its website, Apple has listed the top 25 iOS …
New Nexus 6P photo leak: It doesn’t get any better than this
Google will announce the Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P (image above) next week during a special September 29th media event, but there’s not much to be …
Video: iOS 9 might slow down iPhone 4s, 5 and even iPhone 5s
More and more people upgrade to Apple’s latest iOS release, with Apple claiming iOS 9 is adopted at a faster rate than iOS 8. But …
10 great movie bloopers that made it to the final cut
Movie bloopers become hilarious additions to DVD releases and funny clips to watch on YouTube, but some of them make it into the final cut, …
iPhone 6s: How do Live Photos actually work?
One of the iPhone 6s’s biggest new camera features is called Live Photos, which has been dismissed by some as Apple rebranding GIFs and trying to make them …
New Samsung SSD might be the fastest in the world
If you’re looking to replace your current hard drive or SSD with a better option, then you absolutely have to check out Samsung’s 950 Pro, …
In pictures: iPhone 6s is the biggest ‘S’ upgrade yet
The first iPhone 6s reviews agree that this year’s iPhone is much better than last year’s model, even if it’s just an “S” generation. Though …
T-Mobile’s insane iPhone 6s deals just got even better: $5 per month with iPhone trade-in
It’s hard to believe T-Mobile was once the only major U.S. carrier not selling the iPhone in stores, considering how insane its iPhone 6s offers are. …
An early look at the iPhone 6s’ stunning camera quality
One of the most notable new features the iPhone 6s has to offer is a significantly improved camera that, for the first time in years, will feature …
Dual-core iPhone 6s obliterates Galaxy S6, Note 5 and other top Android phones in performance tests
The first iPhone 6s benchmarks have emerged from a lucky buyer who received her handset a few days before the official September 25th launch date. The …
New Nexus 5X and 6P all but confirmed: Leaked packaging, press renders and Amazon listing
Google’s upcoming Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P are hardly well-kept secrets. We’ll probably know all there is to know about this year’s Nexus 5 and …
How Volkswagen cheated on emission tests and what cars are affected
Volkswagen, the giant German carmaker that became an iconic brand for the car industry over the years, is currently in a sea o troubles – …
Good news: Your iCloud password wasn’t compromised in teh big iPhone malware attack
Apple is currently working on fixing the largest security breach in the history of the App Store after hackers infiltrated malware inside genuine apps by fooling …
The Pope will ruin New York’s iPhone 6s launch and there’s nothing you can do about it
What do you think happens when both the iPhone 6s and Pope Francis are supposed to arrive in your town? One of them might be …
