Meet the smartphone of the future that no one would ever buy
Smartphones have increasingly become more and more similar over the years, as manufacturers have had difficulty finding new ways to offer users unique capabilities. Bigger screens …
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
Here’s one Mac hack you’ll never see coming
Hackers at the popular Chaos Computer Congress in Hamburg, Germany, managed to demonstrate an interesting type of attack on some OS X computers that, if successful, cannot …
New reports reveal a possible link between the PSN and Sony Pictures hacks
Sony has been hit by two different hacker groups in a month, as Guardians of Peace (GOP) and Lizard Squad have targeted Sony Pictures and PSN, respectively. Of the …
675 beautiful Material Design wallpapers you can download for free
One of the most important features of Google’s newly released Android 5.0 Lollipop mobile operating system is the new design language called Material Design. Basically, …
This might just be the most exciting Windows 10 news we’ve heard so far
Microsoft’s upcoming major Windows update is already available to users looking to test-drive it, but existing Windows 10 Technical Preview versions lack several of the features …
This might be our first look at Samsung’s new Galaxy S6
Samsung is reportedly designing its upcoming flagship Android smartphone from scratch, as it’s not happy with the way other recent Galaxy S models were received by …
Apple just gave Europeans the App Store feature we’ve all been clamoring for
Apple’s iTunes is already a hugely popular digital content source for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Windows users, and things might get even better for European iTunes account …
iPhone and iPad destroyed the competition this Christmas
Apple’s iPhone and iPad were best-selling devices this Christmas, analytics company Flurry has discovered when looking at device activations during the period. Combined, Apple’s iOS …
Meet Lightpaper, the coolest way to turn on the lights yet
In addition helping us print out our own toys, food, and even houses, 3D printing can also be used to print new ways to light your …
Here’s your chance to be in the upcoming Steve Jobs movie
Many actors might have passed on the Steve Jobs role in the upcoming biopic of the iconic Apple leader, but that doesn’t mean you can’t be …
This might be the most surprising feature of 2015’s top LG Android smartphone
LG might be discontinuing its phablet line next year, but that doesn’t mean the Android handset maker will not be ready to meet the needs …
Hackers have found an insanely easy way to steal your fingerprints
Apple and Samsung have already launched smartphones that pack special fingerprint sensors that can be used for authentication purposes, and some hackers have already proved they …
Samsung just unveiled the world’s fastest smartphone… but you can’t buy it
The Galaxy Note 4 is only a few months old, but Samsung has already upgraded it, releasing a better version of the phablet just like it …
Leak claims one of 2015’s most anticipated Android phones might be unveiled at CES
After obtaining a leaked picture allegedly showing the front panel of one of 2015’s most anticipated Android handsets of the year a few weeks ago, …
Hackers turned ‘The Interview’ into Sony’s biggest online release of all time
Hackers hit Sony Pictures in late November, looking to disable the company’s daily operations and convince the movie studio to stop its planned release of …
It took Sony three days to restore PSN after crippling attack
Sony and Microsoft were both hit by hackers on Christmas Eve, with a group calling themselves Lizard Squad claiming responsibility for the DDoS attacks that took …
Apple finally decides to stand up to Sony hackers, releases ‘The Interview’ on iTunes
Sony Pictures released The Interview last week, after initially caving to threats received from the hackers who hit the studio in one of the biggest …
Video: Watch Neil deGrasse Tyson explain the ending of one of the best movies of the year
One of the best movies this year for many people, Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar, certainly proposes an interesting sci-fi scenario for the human race, raising various …
‘The Interview’ has quickly become a top illegal download
After being made available online just before Christmas, with Microsoft and Google both listing it in their digital content stores, Sony’s controversial comedy The Interview …
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 …
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” …
