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 …
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
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 …
New rumor says the MacBook Air of your dreams will enter production soon
Apple’s best MacBook Air yet is supposed to feature an entirely new design, as well as better components. Often referred to as the Retina MacBook Air, …
Sony might end up releasing ‘The Interview’ after all – for free
The Sony Pictures hack saga is far from over, as Sony appears to be interested into fighting back, CNET reports. The company may release The …
Staples confirmed hackers stole more than 1M credit cards in significant data breach
Staples on Friday confirmed that some of its stores were hit by hackers this year, who were able to steal up to 1.16 million credit …
The app that puts Yosemite on your iPad’s screen is finally available to download
Duet Display is a brand new application that lets users repurpose old and new iOS devices including the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, and turn …
Google Maps has just made Christmas window shopping insanely better
Google has a new amazing perk that will make Christmas and holiday window shopping insanely better for Internet users, as the company has updated its …
The latest victim of the Sony hack: Next year’s flagship Android phone
The hackers responsible for the Sony cyber attack have leaked a treasure trove of data stolen from the company’s computer network, revealing many details regarding Sony’s …
Apple just made it easier than ever to buy an iPhone 6 or 6 Plus for the holidays
iPhone fans looking to score an iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus in time for Christmas will be happy to hear that Apple has yet …
Leaked images reveal metal chassis for Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S6
More unconfirmed details about Samsung’s upcoming flagship smartphone have leaked online, with a couple of new reports featuring pictures allegedly showing a major design element …
Next year’s ‘Android M’ update might take Android in an exciting new direction
Google is working on a new Android version that is specifically created to better fit cars, Reuters has learned, and that should offer users a smart …
Experts detail the virus North Korea used to hack Sony
Sony Pictures suffered one of the largest cyber attacks in history, with attackers having stolen no less than 100 terabytes of sensitive data, including employees’ personal …
This video will tell you whether or not your $99 Amazon Prime subscription is worth it
Amazon has recently increased the cost of its Amazon Prime subscription plan from $79 to $99 a year, but the service is certainly valuable to …
Verizon says it’ll still charge Netflix interconnection fees no matter what the FCC decides
Verizon earlier this week told the FCC in a filing that it’ll still charge Netflix interconnection fees, Ars Technica reports, no matter what the Commission …
Sony hack might have been just a rehearsal for more complex cyber attacks
The cyber attack targeting Sony Pictures might have been just a rehearsal for a certain hacker group from North Korea, Reuters reports, as the country’s …
Forget the Xbox One, this is how Microsoft plans to reinvent gaming hardware next year
The Xbox One is definitely one of the most important products in Microsoft’s lineup, but the company might also be interested in offering gamers a …
Canada is investigating Apple over possible shady dealings with carriers
The Canadian Competition Bureau wants to have a closer look at Apple’s contracts with local carriers, as it’s interested in whether or not they contain …
Video: Samsung counters Apple’s heartfelt holiday ad with one of its own
Apple earlier this week released an inspirational holiday TV ad focusing more on the holiday spirit than on product placement, although the spot is obviously intended …
Today’s Microsoft deal offers huge savings on a top 2-in-1 tablet
Microsoft’s 12 Days of Deals Christmas campaign is slowly coming to an end, but the company still has a couple of special offers for customers …
Google’s ’email killer’ Inbox just got even better
Google on Thursday announced some very cool new features for its Inbox app, which has been called an “email killer” by several pundits. On its Gmail blog, …
You absolutely must read this hilarious Microsoft rant against Google
Whether by accident or intentionally, Microsoft published a pro-Office 365 (and anti-Google Apps) post on its blog in the form of a dad’s personal rant …
Everything you need to know about Google’s next major Android Lollipop update
Google recently released a new version of Lollipop, Android 5.0.1, bringing users several bug fixes in the process. But the company has a more significant upgrade in the …
A leak may have just revealed the Galaxy S6’s most important feature
After failing to reach objectives this year, at least when it comes to smartphone sales and profits, Samsung appears to be determined to finally reinvent …
Apple Pay marches toward the future with big new launch
After launching it in the U.S. as a limited iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus feature — as it needs certain hardware components to work …
U.S. believes North Korea is responsible for Sony hack after all
Sony Pictures was in late November the target of a massive cyber attack, which not only exposed a significant amount of internal data, but also …
OnePlus celebrates milestone with a fantastic new accessory that’s also affordable
OnePlus, the maker of the OnePlus One, announced several special offers for its customers on Wednesday in celebration of its one-year anniversary, including a brand …
