This might be the most annoying and most hilarious present this Christmas
Santa has brought a surprising gift to many people this year, an exciting gadget that can offer plenty of fun to owners. But it’s also …
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
Hack update: PSN remains offline and some Xbox Live services still down for the count
Both Sony’s PlayStation Network and Microsoft’s Xbox Live services were hit on Christmas Eve with DDoS attacks, with hacker group Lizard Squad taking responsibility for …
Class action suit takes Facebook to court over the scanning of private messages
Facebook is again accused of violating the privacy of its users, Reuters reports, in a new class action suit that alleges the social network has …
Walmart has figured out what to do with all those Christmas gift cards you don’t want
Gift cards are popular Christmas gifts for some people, though recipients might not always be thrilled to receive one, and might even forget to spend …
What architects think Santa’s headquarters should look like
Finnish construction company Ruuki and Helsinki Design Week decided to hold a special competition for architects, tasking them with designing Santa’s modern “logistics center.” The …
Merry Christmas, from hackers: PlayStation Network and Xbox Live both attacked
A hacker group known as “Lizard Squad” has claimed responsibility for attacks targeting both Microsoft’s Xbox Live and Sony’s PlayStation Network (PSN) on Wednesday evening.
Is Google less afraid of hackers than Apple?
Google and Microsoft both took a stance against hackers when partnering up with Sony to release The Interview on Christmas Eve, something Apple wasn’t so …
Sony to take on Apple’s ‘iPad Pro’ with its own 13-inch Android tablet
Sony is the latest company rumored to be working on a much bigger Android tablet, joining Samsung’s existing 12-inch model and preparing to compete against …
This is why Microsoft and Google went ahead and released ‘The Interview’
After canceling The Interview in the wake of the recent hack attack and following threats received from hackers, Sony was able to release it around …
There’s now hope that your older Samsung phone will be updated to Lollipop
Samsung is slowly starting to update its top Android handsets to Android 5.0 Lollipop, with the Galaxy S5 having already received Lollipop builds in certain …
A simple security oversight was responsible for the massive JPMorgan Chase hack
Earlier this year, JPMorgan Chase was the victim of a massive data breach, but the attack might have been avoided if the bank had installed a “simple” …
Watch the Galaxy S5 bring a snowman to life in Samsung’s new ad
Samsung is not done promoting one of its most important handsets of the year, as the company has a new holiday-themed ad for the Galaxy …
These are the top free and paid iOS apps of 2014
Apple has finally posted its lists of the best performing apps of the year, revealing all of the must-have iPhone and iPad apps, whether free or …
One image shows why top companies should be ashamed of their online security
The recent Sony Pictures hack might be the most talked-about cyber attack of the Christmas season, and one of the biggest online data heists to date, …
Apple reportedly refused to release ‘The Interview’ on iTunes
In an attempt to save face after deciding to pull The Interview comedy from theaters, Sony decided to still show the controversial film in select …
Share your naughty desires this Christmas using this holiday sexting emoji set
Sure, stealing a kiss under the mistletoe might be a cool trick to try around Christmas, but now that you have a smartphone capable of …
Google’s crazy Project Ara phone might be more powerful than you think
Project Ara, Google’s modular smartphone project, will finally be available next year to any buyers who are excited about the prospect of being able to upgrade …
This is what it’s like driving one of Google’s ‘freaky’ self-driving cars
Google is still a ways away from selling its self-driving cars to actual people, but working prototypes of Google’s self-driving cars are already being tested. And famed cartoonist …
The Pirate Bay posted a secret code on its website this week – here’s what it probably means
The Pirate Bay’s online downloads service has not yet been restored, although that didn’t stop the infamous group from posting an animated image at ThePirateBay.se earlier this week alongside a secret …
Video: Watch the first trailer for AMC’s highly anticipated Breaking Bad spinoff
Breaking Bad might be over, but parts of that universe will stay alive in Better Call Saul, a spinoff series debuting on AMC in a …
This sleek case might be the only iPhone 6 accessory you’ll ever need
iPhone 6 owners looking for accessories such as protective cases, battery packs and charging docks should check out the iStand 6 multipurpose case that serves …
Dish Network doesn’t want to touch Sony’s ‘The Interview’ either
Sony has reportedly been negotiating with Dish Network on a release deal for the controversial The Interview movie, which Sony decided to pull from theaters …
Apple issues first-ever automatic security update to patch critical flaw
Apple on Monday issued its first-ever automatic security update for OS X computers, Reuters reports, looking to fix a critical vulnerability that was made public …
This beer claims it actually can make you smarter
Although some people may see beer drinking as a sport, for others it can be a useful tool, especially creative individuals who’re stuck with writer’s …
Apple Pay is coming to ‘The Happiest Place on Earth’
Come Christmas Eve, Apple is going to make Disney parks a lot better, as smartphone users will finally be able to buy things at them …
The Pirate Bay might be resurrected soon
Police raided The Pirate Bay’s servers in Sweden almost two weeks ago, and while fans believed the massive online downloads resource would quickly be brought back …
How the Sony hack felt from the inside
Even though the recent Sony Pictures hack did not affect as many individuals as the Target or Home Depot hacks, the cyber heist is still one …
These are the secret tricks CIA spies use to beat airport security checks
Airport security is supposed to prevent individuals with malicious intentions from entering or leaving a country, but that doesn’t mean all security measures used in …
This is the best way to fight back against the Sony hackers
Hackers have attacked Sony Pictures in late November, crippling the movie studio’s internal network, stealing a huge amount of data and ultimately convincing the company …
Sony hackers just pranked the FBI
The hackers responsible for the massive cyber attack against Sony, in which some 100 terabytes of company data was stolen, on Saturday mocked the FBI …
