Smart carry-on luggage takes Kickstarter by storm
Are you a frequent flyer in search for the perfect carry-on luggage that would fix all the things you hate about travelling? The G-RO might …
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
Microsoft is ready to save your PC from huge ransomware infection
TeslaCrypt doesn’t mean anything to many PC users, but there are thousands of people who have somehow contracted this infectious malware program that imprisons personal files …
NYPD has some scary-sounding x-ray vans – and it’s refusing to talk about them
The New York Police Department has equipped x-rays in some of its vans but it’s refusing to talk about them due to “security concerns.” Even …
Microsoft is sorry it forced that Windows 10 update down your throat
How cool is it that Windows 10 is available as a free update to all Windows 7 and Windows 8 customers? Very cool if you …
Report says ‘Chipgate’ may have cost Samsung Apple’s iPhone 7 business
Whenever Apple comes out to defend a potential flaw that has a “-gate” suffix — think Antennagate (iPhone 4), Bendgate (iPhone 6) or Batterygate / Chipgate (iPhone …
How to get 3D Touch functionality and Live Photos on your iPhone 6
3D Touch is the main new feature on the iPhone 6s, offering iOS users ways to navigate apps and multitasking even faster than before (you can, however, turn …
Facebook looking to fix battery-stealing iPhone app
Several reports over the last few days that were echoed by many tech sites and on social channels revealed that Facebook might employ some shady …
Watch Jamie Foxx rock a pink iPhone 6s in new 3D Touch commercial
The pink iPhone 6s is so popular that it was the first to sell out when Apple kicked off iPhone 6s preorders a few days …
Yahoo has just started killing off the password
Many companies are trying to kill the password in an attempt to improve the security of online services, and Yahoo is ready to give it …
In pictures: Facebook’s new virtual assistant offers tricks Siri and Google Now can’t beat
We’ve known for a while that Facebook is working on a special virtual assistant project that will be integrated into its popular Messenger chat application, …
Scary James Bond-style USB flash drive can instantly kill any computer
The following USB flash drive isn’t just an extremely imaginative tech weapon worthy of James Bond. We’re looking at an actual killer USB stick that …
Why 3D Touch is so much better than anything Android can offer right now
From the moment Apple demoed 3D Touch on stage during the iPhone 6s event, some Android users were quick to point out that Android had …
Video: Galaxy Note 5 vs. iPhone 6s Plus, real-life camera performance test
Apple’s new iPhone 6s has better camera hardware and software than any earlier model, with the iPhone 6s Plus also packing optical image stabilization for photos …
Video: The iPhone 7 I hope Apple will never make
Don’t get me wrong, I loved the 3.5-inch iPhones at the time. They fit perfectly in my hand and seemed to be just right for anything. …
Apple explains why you should use that awesome iOS 9 feature others tell you to avoid
Apple introduced a new Wi-Fi feature in iOS 9 called Wi-Fi Assist. With its help, an iOS device can quickly revert to cellular data if …
Android malware apps might net hackers millions, fool Google Play Store security
Most of the recent malware-related security reports detailed various threats targeting Apple’s iOS ecosystem, but that doesn’t mean hackers have stopped attacking Android. A new …
Watch: 3D printers make on-the-spot clothes for a beloved ‘Game of Thrones’ character
Say you’re Brienne of Tarth and you’ve just run out of armor. Would you trust scary 3D printing machines to weave a dress around you …
Hackers find a sneaky new way to attack your phone through Siri and Google Now
How confident are you that your virtual assistant is only listening to your commands? Think there’s any chance Siri or Google Now could be duped …
5 easy tools to ensure you don’t get tracked on the web
Like it or not, your favorite websites and online services all track you in some way, though some have stronger protections in place than others. Some …
This is the insanely detailed iPhone 6s teardown we’ve been waiting for
Gadget teardowns are always impressive, as they reveal some of the secrets behind newly launched devices such as Apple’s iPhone 6s series. Just as expected, …
How Facebook steals your iPhone’s battery life
Steal is a strong word, but that seems to be the case with the Facebook mobile app on iOS when it comes to battery life. …
DxOMark says iPhone 6s camera is inferior to top Android phones
The new iPhone 6s features cameras that are better than anything Apple has released before. The rear and selfie cameras have sensors with more megapixels, there’s …
How to add microSD card support to your iPhone 6s
Lack of expandable memory is one of the iPhone’s “iconic” features, and long-time iPhone users already know what to expect from a new device. However, …
The iPhone 6s jailbreak you’ve been waiting for is out – here’s how to do it
There aren’t as many compelling reasons to jailbreak iPhones and iPads as there used to be, not to mention the fact that certain malware apps can target jailbroken …
Key iPhone tech gets Apple into deep legal troubles: Company risks up to $862.4M in damages
Apple’s iPhones have consistently been able to outperform rivals from the competition without necessarily matching their hardware. The primary “culprit” is Apple’s custom AX chip …
Blocks modular smartwatch storms past $250,000 Kickstarter goal in less than a day
It all started as an awesome concept, at least on paper, a few years ago: The Blocks modular smartwatch that would let the wearer customize …
Tarantino has two versions of ‘Hateful Eight,’ and you’ll probably see the shorter one
Quentin Tarantino’s new western is launching this holiday season, and the famed director cut two different versions of the movie, one to be shown to …
Scam alert? Stunning laser shaver banned on Kickstarter after closing $4M mark
An interesting project hit Kickstarter not too long ago, offering buyers a breakthrough innovation in shaving. The sci-fi Skarp razor supposedly packs a laser that’s able …
This is what a curved ‘iPhone edge’ might actually look like
Time and again we get to see awesome iPhone concepts created by talented designers expressing their visions of future iPhones. However, they do not actually work at Apple, …
‘The Martian’ is a great movie… but it’s also loaded with hilariously outdated tech
The Martian is a spectacular movie, so you should definitely see it. The film paints a believable picture of the first human missions to Mars. The …
