Irony: NSA worried hackers with super computers might break current encryption standards
The National Security Agency (NSA) has a bunch of sophisticated tools at its disposal to conduct massive data collection operations all in the name of …
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
One more major Windows 10 hassle: Upgrading your computer might mess with your free Windows 10 activation
Windows 10 is one of the most praised, Microsoft products of the year, but the new operating system isn’t providing users with a hassle-free experience. …
‘Penghazi’ is the Galaxy Note 5’s first official ‘scandal’
The Galaxy Note 5 is an amazing new Samsung handset. The Korean giant applied the same design recipe it used successfully on the Galaxy S6 …
Just in time for the iPhone 6s, Best Buy confirms AppleCare is coming to its stores
Multiple reports said that Best Buy was going to strengthen its ties with Apple by selling AppleCare extended warranties on top of its own protection plans for Apple …
Devastating Washington State wildfire could burn until it starts snowing this winter
The Okanogan Complex wildfire in Washington State that you keep hearing about on the news is even more serious than you think. According to recent estimates, …
This free Android app does something awesome that no iPhone can
Smartphones can be used to control computers remotely with the right apps installed on both devices, but there may be cases where you want to do …
iPhone 6s: Apple might be planning its biggest iPhone event yet
Apple hasn’t yet sent out invitations for its rumored September 9th iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus launch event, but the company is already reportedly preparing …
Another huge leak: iPhone 6s specs and release date detailed by wireless carrier rep
In a few weeks, Apple will announce the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus. The brand new iPhones will be available for preorder on September …
New report reveals Office 2016 for Windows release date
Office users waiting for the big 2016 update from Microsoft should be thrilled to hear the company may be gearing up for a September 22nd release for …
Huge T-Mobile Back To School deals: Galaxy S6, Galaxy Note 4 and other discounted Androids
“Class is in session,” a new deals page says on T-Mobile’s website, signaling that a particular Back To School sale on mobile devices has just …
Not-so-instant messaging: The oldest message in a bottle is found 108 years later
We live in a world where we crave instant results, instant iMessage responses and immediate rewards. And technology makes it all happen. Just pull whatever smartphone …
‘Reasonably safe’ new drug makes you smarter and helps with your sleep disorder
Modafinil is a drug that was designed to help you deal with your sleep disorder – specifically, with narcolepsy – but the drug is also …
Irony: Popular illegal download service wants you to pay for its software
Apps that allow users to download torrent files are usually used for grabbing copyrighted content that’s illegally hosted online. Most such apps are available as …
Watch ‘The Walking Dead’ season 6 preview trailer right now
We’re almost there. AMC will soon kick off the sixth season of its highly acclaimed The Walking Dead TV series. However, there’s still some waiting left …
Illegal torrent download sites ban Windows 10 over privacy worries
Microsoft has a mini PR mess on its hands when it comes to Windows 10’s default privacy settings. Microsoft can and will collect all kinds of …
New iPhone 6s leak suggests we’ve hit the limit for how thin an iPhone can be
Apple’s new iPhone 6s handsets are going to be unveiled during a September 9th event, a reliable source revealed not to long ago, and should …
Google Maps gets another cool new feature that has nothing to do with navigation
Google Maps is one of the most used mobile and desktop apps around but not all of its awesome features are necessarily meant to prevent …
iPhone 6s leak: Major details revealed on the device’s camera
Apple is a few short weeks away from its fall iPhone event where it’ll announce at least two new smartphones, including the iPhone 6s and the …
Huge leak: The first real photos of 2015’s Nexus 6
Not long ago, what seemed to be the first real photo of the new Nexus 5 leaked and it showed a device that resembled the …
Nexus 5 photo leak points to a significant front-facing camera upgrade
In the very near future, Google will launch two new Nexus devices, including the new LG Nexus 5 and the Huawei Nexus 6. Many leaks …
Apple announces a program to replace blurry iPhone 6 Plus cameras
Apple finally acknowledged that there’s a slight problem with certain iPhone 6 Plus models that affects one of the most important features of the phone: The …
Meet iBackPack, the tech-friendly backpack of your dreams
Whether you’re shopping for a new backpack for school, or you’re looking to find the perfect bag to use as a carry-on item on your …
Google Maps for Android has an awesome new feature – download the update right now
Google is at it again: The company has thought of a different way it can improve one of its best mobile applications, and you can …
2015 Nexus 5 hasn’t even been announced but you can already buy a case for it
The new LG Nexus 5 is one of the two new handsets Google is reportedly releasing in 2015. The device has been featured in countless …
Hoping to get Android 6.0 Marshmallow on your new Samsung phone soon? Good luck
The final version of Android 6.0 Marshmallow will be released in the coming months and we expect the newest Nexus devices will be the first …
Watching glass get 3D printed is absolutely mesmerizing
Advanced 3D printing technology lets us quickly create various objects, including real buildings and cars, but one of the most unusual uses for 3D printing …
State highways’ brilliantly simple plan to stop stoners from stealing ‘420’ mile markers
Interstate 420-mile markers are apparently such popular trophies among stoners that some states have decided to take a unique and unexpected measure to stop the …
How to fix a major Galaxy Note 5 flaw with one smart portable device
Even before Samsung the Galaxy Note 5 became official, rumors suggested the phone would lack a microSD slot and a removable battery, which are two features many …
NASA confirms we won’t all be killed by an asteroid next month
What do you do if you’reNASA and have to fight off a crazy rumor that says the planet will be hit Armageddon-style by an asteroid …
Spotify users are freaking out about its new privacy policy – here’s what you need to know
Spotify just updated its terms of service with language that further details the kind of data collection it practices, and why it does it. While …
