Don’t miss James Bond’s secret appearance in ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’
Daniel Craig might not be a huge James Bond fan anymore considering some of his comments during the Spectre interviews tour, but he might be …
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
Lawsuit alleges Apple knowingly concealed an iPhone Wi-Fi defect
Apple is not a stranger to class action suits and the iPhone maker will soon have to defend itself in a new class action that …
How to improve your home Wi-Fi signal in just a few easy steps
So you’re just about ready to have people over for Christmas and you’re looking to make sure everything’s just right. To make sure your guests have proper …
Hot Best Buy iPhone 6s deal: $1 iPhone 6s and $200 gift card
Still deciding whether you should upgrade to the iPhone 6s this Christmas? Looking for a great deal that will make the iPhone even more affordable? …
ISIS Paris attackers used encrypted apps to communicate, investigators say
Officials involved in the ongoing investigation of the horrible ISIS attacks on Paris from mid-November have told the media that suspects have likely used encrypted …
BlackBerry CEO rips Apple’s stance on privacy and encryption
BlackBerry, a company whose smartphones most people haven’t bought for years, posted an unusual missive on user privacy and security earlier this week penned by CEO …
A single unread email could let hackers unleash havoc in a company’s network
Considering the many digital attacks we’ve seen in the last years, it’s safe to say no company or governmental agency has a foolproof strategy for …
We’re not prepared for the zombie apocalypse
No, zombies like the ones seen in The Walking Dead are not real. But a Kent State University associate professor actually published a paper in the British …
Microsoft’s new technology will try to predict crimes before they happen
You can’t use it on Windows 10 or Microsoft’s phones yet – and it might never be a commercial product – but the company is apparently …
Apple’s secret display lab might be making holographic iPhone screens unlike anything we’ve seen
A secret Apple lab in Taiwan made the news a few days ago, with subsequent reports offering potential explanations for Apple’s new research facility. After …
‘Ice Age: Collision Course’ first trailer explains Scrat’s role in the universe
The Ice Age saga has been a huge hit so far, so it seems only natural for 20th Century Fox to make a fifth movie …
The one thing you should be doing before flying out for the holidays
Flying home for the holidays? If you are, then you’d better make sure you pack a book, charge your phone, and get ready to survive …
What you need to know before seeing ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’
Early reviews of the new Star Wars movie are in and so far they’ve been very positive. Even if that wasn’t the case, the fact remains …
These might be the best seats you’ll ever get to buy on a plane
The seats in the image above might be the best you’ll ever get to buy on an airplane, even better than first-class seats. However, it’s …
Why there’s no 3D Touch in the iPad Pro, and why it’s not coming until after the iPhone 7
On Tuesday, an analyst claimed that the iPad Air 3 will not have 3D Touch support next year, and no current Apple tablet has it either. …
How Disney prevented major ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ spoilers and leaks
The one thing I’m desperately trying to do this week is avoid finding out what happens in Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Unlike many Star Wars …
Here’s what Apple’s new secret iPhone lab might be working on
After a Bloomberg report from a few days ago said that Apple opened up a secret iPhone lab in Taiwan where it might be developing next-generation …
The ultimate ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ review roundup
It’s Wednesday, December 16th, which means reviewers are now allowed to publish their Star Wars: The Force Awakens reviews. The movie had a limited premiere in …
Democrat Frank Underwood brilliantly crashes Republican debate with presidential bid of his own
You’ve seen his face for years on billboards and on TV. Democrat Frank Underwood is a powerful and ruthless politician who would stop at nothing to …
The NSA will spy on you for reading this article
Are you looking for ways to protect your privacy while browsing the web? Are you trying to learn how to use Tor, the browser that anonymizes …
How to watch the original Star Wars trilogy from before George Lucas altered it
The original Star Wars trilogy – you know, the one that starts with Episode IV – has been significantly modified by Lucasfilm in new releases, which …
Nuance’s voice control going where Siri, Google Now and Cortana fall short
Nuance, the company behind some of the voice technology used for Samsung’s S Voice and Apple’s Siri, is ready to go where no other digital assistant …
The trailer for the first Harry Potter spin-off movie is out
Harry Potter fans will be thrilled to hear that J.K. Rowling’s world of wizardry and wonder is returning to the big screen. Unfortunately, we won’t …
DHS will look at your Facebook activity before granting an entry visa
Revelations following the recent San Bernardino shooting prompted the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to focus on implementing additional security measures for its visa application process. …
13M customers of a Mac scareware app exposed to potential data breach
The chances are that if you own a Mac of any kind you have probably encountered online ads that promote MacKeeper, an application that promises …
Fox reveals what’s happened in the 20 years since the first ‘Independence Day’
“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it,” is a popular saying used to warn people about disastrous current events. And in preparation …
#ExplainAFilmPlotBadly is the funniest thing on Twitter this week – here are the highlights
There’s a new trending topic on Twitter that you should be looking out for, especially if you love movies. The #ExplainAFilmPlotBadly hashtag seems to be …
Watch an Airbus A350 go from over 100 mph to 0 mph in under 15 seconds
Some travel journalists this week got to witness some cutting-edge aviation technology in action, although they probably would have preferred that they hadn’t. During the …
Town kills solar farm project for fear it’ll consume the sun and prevent photosynthesis
The following is not a made up story from The Onion. An actual American town voted against rezoning a section of land so that it could be …
Best Buy and Walmart’s Green Monday sales: Everything you need to know
The Christmas shopping season is far from over, and while Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales are long gone, you’re still going to find plenty of hot …
