Apple recalled a Beats speaker because it’s a fire hazard – everything you need to know
You rarely see Apple issue a product recall – the company would rather announce special repair programs for faulty products than recall them – but …
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
Whatever you do, don’t type this message into Skype
Apple’s iMessage isn’t the only chat platform that can be crashed with help of a silly message, as Microsoft’s Skype is also similarly vulnerable. DON’T …
Apple might finally start selling its Watch in stores next week
Apple next week will unveil the next major iOS and OS X updates, but the company might have a special surprise in store for next …
Apple Maps might soon be available on Android phones
Apple Maps isn’t the Google Maps rival some users would love it to be, but the company has certainly improved the service over the years. …
Google Maps update brings huge improvements – but probably not for you
Yes, Google Maps is getting even better at assisting users with public transportation info. Unfortunately, most smartphone users who rely on Google’s industry-leading app for directions won’t have …
FBI is behind mysterious ‘Dirtbox’ spy planes that can masquerade as cell towers
Reports last year revealed that U.S. law enforcement agencies might have special aircraft at their disposal that masquerade as cell phone towers and collect data from the …
Amazing: 92-year-old cancer survivor just finished her 16th marathon
Not many people can pride themselves of being able to run or at least walk a marathon when they’re in the prime of their lives, …
These 27 amazing cheat sheets will have you cooking like a pro
Cooking isn’t necessarily for everyone, but those of you looking to significantly improve your skills in the kitchen should check out the following 27 infographics, …
The Retina MacBook’s USB Type-C port is here to stay… and you’ll totally love it
Apple’ Retina MacBook and Google’s newest Chromebook come with a new USB Type-C port that can be used both for charging purposes and for file transfers. Of …
Google has a Nexus 6 deal that looks too good to pass up
One of the “problems” with the Nexus 6, other than the gigantic screen, is that it was surprisingly expense compared to past Nexus models. However, …
SanDisk’s beastly new SSD offers 2TB of storage, 850Mbps transfer rate
SanDisk recently announced brand-new solid-state drives (SSD) that are as cheap as regular hard disk drives (HDD), but the company has even more interesting memory …
iPhone 6s Plus rumored to match the Galaxy Note 4 with a 2K display of its own
Apple has never engaged in specs-matching wars with the competition when it comes to the iPhone and has thus drawn some criticism for its hardware …
Video: How iPhone thieves can use Siri to steal your Whatsapp account
One iPhone user has discovered that a Siri feature might be used by thieves, or anyone who has access to your iPhone, to steal your WhatsApp …
Warning: Serious Mac vulnerability could open permanent backdoor to hackers
A security researcher has discovered a new Mac vulnerability that can seriously affect some Mac owners, even though most users should be relatively safe because the security …
Netflix confirms it won’t ruin your streaming with ads anytime soon
A report on Monday claimed that Netflix is toying with the idea of inserting pre-roll and post-roll ads in its original programs, which would be a …
Microsoft just confirmed Windows 10 pricing – here’s everything you need to know
Leaked a few days ago, Windows 10 prices have already been confirmed just as Microsoft started taking reservations for the free updates.
TSA security checks can easily be fooled, Homeland Security finds
An undercover operation conducted by Homeland Security Red Teams revealed that TSA security checks often do not serve their intended purpose, with airport officials failing to …
The Senate just crippled the NSA’s spying program
Intelligence agencies in the U.S. won’t be able to use some of their highly sophisticated spying programs on Americans as easily as before, as certain portions of …
Yes, there are now interactive sex toys for virtual reality porn
Last week Google showed us that its virtual reality plans are more daring than a simple cardboard VR headset, as the company unveiled an advanced hardware …
Apple Watch’s latest bug is actually a feature, according to Apple
Soon after Apple released Watch OS 1.0.1 for its smartwatch, fitness enthusiasts noticed that the Watch isn’t measuring heart rate data every 10 minutes anymore, as …
What everyone should know before installing Google’s incredible new Photos app
One of the most exciting new Google products the company unveiled during Google I/O is the new Google Photos application. Free, unlimited photos and videos …
Google video drops possible hints about what the next-gen Nexus 5 will look like
Google unveiled Android M last week during Google I/O and showed off key new features such as fingerprint scanner support and fast USB-C battery charging. The …
4 brilliant new Google projects that will shape the future of computing
Google focused on a few main projects at Google I/O last week that’ll soon lead to some big launches, including Android M, Google Now and Jump virtual reality. …
Warning: You should be using a VPN service to protect your privacy, but not this one
Hola is a free VPN service that has millions of users around the world, but you should stop using it right away if you’re one …
How an Apple computer cost one woman $200,000
Original Apple computers might not be of very much practical use today, but they can certainly fetch shockingly high prices when sold to collectors. But …
Pharrell, Drake and David Guetta might be DJs for Apple’s new streaming music service
Apple’s Apple Music streaming service will soon be unveiled to take on competing services from Spotify, Pandora and others, and now the company’s plans may have …
Android M and Lollipop: Google quietly improves password management across devices
Google on Thursday unveiled Android M, a new version of Android that focuses on improving overall user experience. It also packs quite a few interesting new …
Police in India arrested a pigeon suspected of spying for Pakistan
While some countries are having trouble spying on suspects than because of communication encryption, India has other worries. Police in the country have arrested a pigeon …
Video: Google has already created mobile payments tech that’s cooler than Android Pay
Google unveiled Android Pay on stage during its Google I/O media event, and it seems the service will largely work like Apple’s own wireless payments service. …
How to use GIFs on Facebook right now
Admit it: You’ve often tried to use GIF animations inside Facebook, but you weren’t that successful. That’s about to change right away, as it looks like …
