Samsung reportedly lost key iPhone 7 component business
The iPhone is a gold mine for Samsung, which is ironic considering the two companies are fierce rivals in the mobile business. The Korean giant …
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
‘Tis the season to be streaming’: Netflix’s holiday schedule confirmed
It’s December already, which means that you’re going to watch plenty of movies – and no, we don’t just mean the new Star Wars film …
How Hitler failed to assassinate Roosevelt, Stalin and Churchill in one single hit
Everyone knows that the Allies tried to kill Adolf Hitler, but the Nazi leader managed to escape virtually unharmed in one almost-successful attempts. What’s not that …
Privacy groups say Google has rigged Chromebooks to track students
The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission on Tuesday alleging that Google is collecting student data from Chromebooks used …
How the Dark Web’s favorite anonymity tool got hacked
Ask any hacker about the best ways to stay anonymous online and they’re very likely to mention something called Tor. Tor (a.k.a., The Onion Router) is …
How to find out if your Netflix account was hacked – and how to fix it
Intrepid hackers are selling a new kind of product on the Dark Web: lifetime access to Netflix accounts and other streaming services that belong to unsuspecting …
Samsung’s Galaxy S7 will reportedly take yet another page out of Apple’s playbook
Samsung’s Galaxy S7, expected to be unveiled in the first quarter of 2016, will not get a massive redesign. Instead, a new report says the …
Mark Zuckerberg and wife promise daughter to donate 99% of Facebook shares to charity
Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Pricilla Chan vowed to donate 99% of their Facebook shares during their lifetime to charitable projects that will be managed …
Hardcore Android fans’ favorite phone maker now sells iPhone 6s cases
Hardcore Android fans are more than familiar with OnePlus, the Chinese startup that created three interesting Android devices so far, including two high-end devices priced …
Christmas might be ruining your home Internet service
There are many possible explanations of why you’re currently having problems with your home Wi-Fi connection, including a rather unexpected one: Your Christmas lights.
Is Apple working on its own version of Microsoft’s incredible HoloLens project?
We’re used to seeing plenty of Apple patents that describe all sorts of technologies and services that might be someday used in future iPhone, iPad, …
Hilarious ‘Honest Slogans’ project imagines a world where companies tell it like it is
Logos and slogans are spectacular marketing and branding tools that flood our lives. Many of them enter our vocabulary and we end up automatically associating …
Hackers are selling lifetime access to Netflix, HBO Go, Spotify and more for just a few dollars
It’s common practice to share your Netflix password with your loved ones and friends, but at the end of the day you’re still paying the …
Latest update reenables Windows 10’s spying features – here’s how to stop it
Microsoft released the first major Windows 10 update a few weeks ago, but the operating system’s spying capabilities are still intact – though you can disable them from …
New ‘Batman v. Superman’ teaser trailer reveals the identity of Gotham’s knight
We all know who Batman really is: he’s Bruce Wayne, part of Gotham’s elite and one of the richest people in the city. But most …
Mark Hamill says ‘lots of surprises’ in new Star Wars, teases Luke Skywalker’s fate
One of the major mysteries surrounding Star Wars: The Force Awakens concerns Luke Skywalker. The protagonist of the original Star Wars saga is nowhere to …
Rumor: Apple is testing 5 different iPhone 7 prototypes
The iPhone 6s is just a few months old, but Apple is already working hard on its upcoming smartphone. A number of different reports have already …
Best Cyber Monday deals for Android smartphones and tablets
With Black Friday over, Cyber Monday 2015 is your chance to score some impressive deals on mobile devices, including Android smartphones and tablets. You can …
Hackers vs. terrorists: How Anonymous wants to beat ISIS
The Anonymous hackers collective declared war on ISIS immediately after the Paris attacks earlier this month. In the days that followed, Anonymous took out thousands of Twitter …
Review: The Walking Dead mid-season finale has us on the edges of our seats
The final episode of the first half of The Walking Dead’s sixth season aired last night, and it finally revealed what happens to our favorite heroes following …
Why the iPhone 7’s most radical design change might not be such a big deal
Next year, Apple is expected to launch a brand new iPhone model, an iPhone 7, and the main attraction should be a revamped design. A new …
Redesigned MacBook Air getting 15-inch flavor, planned for mid-2016 launch
Apple hasn’t changed the MacBook Air design in years, but the company is now tipped to give its ultra portable laptop a major redesign next …
Walmart’s Cyber Monday sale starts today with 2,000+ online-only deals
Walmart is doing Cyber Monday a little differently this year, kicking off its post-Black Friday sales event earlier than expected. Walmart’s Cyber Monday deals (see the …
Best Buy’s Cyber Monday deals start today: Killer prices on HDTVs, iPhone 6s and more
It’s time to focus on Cyber Monday now that Black Friday is over. And if you’re shopping for gadgets and electronics, Best Buy is definitely …
Ridley Scott’s ‘Prometheus’ was just the first of four new ‘Alien’ films
It looks like Ridley Scott has reconsidered his stance on sequels. Not only is he making a sequel to Prometheus, which itself is a prequel …
LG investment adds new fuel to reports that Apple is planning an OLED iPhone
Remember all the recent reports saying that while the iPhone 7 won’t have an OLED display, it’s likely that Apple will come out with an …
Security flaw can expose your real IP address when using a VPN
Virtual private networks (VPNs) are supposed to help users protect their online privacy. VPN services obfuscate the user’s real IP address by routing traffic through …
Cyber Monday travel deals will save you hundreds of dollars on your next trip
After this year’s busy Black Friday 2015 shopping spree, you’ll have less than a couple of days to rest before the next significant chapter of your …
Clever Apple invention paves the way for a truly waterproof iPhone
Various rumors have claimed that one of the main features of the next year’s iPhone will be a waterproof design. Sure, the iPhone 6s already has certain design …
Amazon is offering a year of unlimited Cloud Drive storage for just $5
It’s Black Friday today, so you’re probably buying all sorts of gifts for the holiday season, including many gadgets and tech-related products. In case you’re …
