Kmart confirms month-long credit card data breach
Kmart on Friday confirmed that its systems were breached by hackers who were able to steal credit and debit card data for customers shopping in …
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
There’s a messaging app that’s even more ridiculous than Yo
If you think Yo is one of the silliest apps ever created — although some people might find certain special uses for it — you’d …
Move over Coin and Plastc, there’s one more smart card looking to replace your wallet
While Apple is finally bringing its contactless payments solution to the iPhone, other companies are still sticking with regular debit and credit cards, trying to …
Foxconn is in serious iPhone 6 ‘Bendgate’ denial, says Apple’s competitors are to blame
After some users discovered the iPhone 6 Plus bends when held in pockets in a certain manner, the phenomenon quickly turned into a PR problem …
In-depth review aims to see just how good the iPhone 6 Plus is for gaming
Apple’s recently released iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus have been thoroughly reviewed so far, with various publications closely looking at their design lines, hardware …
Nexus 9 preorder and release details may have just leaked
The Nexus 9 is expected to launch next week alongside Google’s latest Android OS version, and Bright Side of News, which first found confirmation that …
Video: This is what it’s like to have your Tesla drive you around by itself
Elon Musk on Thursday unveiled a new Tesla model, the all-wheel drive D variant of the Model S that packs two electric motors and is able …
Way before the iconic iPhone, this strange contraption was Jony Ive’s first award-winning phone design
Apple’s design guru Jony Ive, who was interviewed recently by Bloomberg Businessweek and Vogue, on Thursday night appeared in a rare on-stage interview at Vanity Fair’s …
It took Apple just 6 hours to sell 1 million iPhone 6 and 6 Plus handsets in China
iPhone 6 preorders have officially started in China on Friday, with Apple’s three local carriers partners having sold no less than 1 million units in …
Google’s Nexus 6 release time frame has been confirmed
Google will unveil a Nexus smartphone this month, The Wall Street Journal has learned from three people familiar with the matter, although actual launch details …
Forget all-wheel drive, speed and battery efficiency, this is the Tesla D’s coolest new trick
As previously teased, Elon Musk on Thursday unveiled its brand new Tesla models, bringing several interesting features to its electric cars, including all-wheel drive, faster …
iOS 8 trick: Here’s how to use ‘Hey Siri’ even when your iPhone isn’t charging
One of the new Siri-related features Apple introduced in iOS 8 is the “Hey Siri” hotword that gives a device always-on listening abilities when it’s …
Samsung is already delaying its Galaxy Note 4 launch in at least one major market
Samsung was supposed to launch the Galaxy Note 4 on October 10th in the U.K., but the company confirmed to SamMobile that’s not happening anymore. …
The funniest thing you’ll see today: Jimmy Kimmel and Siri the waitress
Apple has continued to improve its voice-based iOS virtual assistant since launching it a few years ago, but Siri still isn’t perfect and might cause some …
Here’s one big reason to be excited about the upcoming iPad Air 2
Apple has coined a new name for the higher resolution iPhone 6 displays, introducing “Retina HD” to describe the iPhone 6’s 1334 x 750 (326ppi) screen and …
Gigantic Nexus 6 smartphone specs confirmed in new benchmarks
Google is expected to unveil its biggest Nexus smartphone yet in the coming weeks, but the huge 5.9-inch Nexus 6 keeps being seen all over the …
The simplest explanation of why iOS 8 adoption has almost stopped
Unofficial statistics and Apple’s own iOS adoption stats have revealed that iOS 8 isn’t as “popular” as its predecessors when it comes to fast updates …
WSJ: Huge iPhone 6 demand will delay Apple’s 12.9-inch iPad Pro launch
The bigger 12.9-inch iPad Pro tablet was supposed to enter production in December, The Wall Street Journal has learned, but that isn’t happening anymore because Apple …
Microsoft reportedly wants to kill its Surface tablet line
Microsoft’s attempts to convince you that your next computing machine shouldn’t be an iPad or a MacBook Air, or any other tablet or laptop for …
The best Google Maps trick yet involves a Street View camel
Used by millions of people around the world, Google Maps is certainly one of Google’s best products, and the company keeps figuring out ways to …
This is Motorola’s next monster Droid phone
Motorola has announced plenty of new products so far this year, including the Moto X flagship handset and the Moto 360 smartwatch, but the company …
This ultra fast-charging iPhone external battery just smashed through its Kickstarter goal
Many companies come up with interesting external battery pack concepts for iPhone and other smartphones before hitting crowd-funding sites such as Kickstarter and Indiegogo looking to …
This huge iPhone 6 case is all about the intelligent beats
SoundFocus on Wednesday announced Amp, a special iPhone case compatible with the iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 5s and iPhone 5 that will offer users …
The ultimate ATM heist still works, has netted hackers ‘millions of dollars’
In early January, and then again in March, reports detailed some smart ATM attacks that allowed hackers to steal money from malware-infected ATMs without requiring …
One more puzzling (and unlikely) purpoted Retina MacBook Air feature leaks
After a recent report revealed that the redesigned 12-inch Retina MacBook Air will feature a mysterious, never-before-seen, battery charging technology, a new puzzling and hugely …
iOS 8.1 will finally bring some of the iOS 8 features you’ve been waiting for
Apple already released the second beta version of iOS 8.1, its first major update for iOS 8 that’s expected to bring various important features advertised …
Samsung shows off the Galaxy Note 4’s gorgeous 2K display in new ad
In addition to posting Galaxy Note 4 bending and drop test videos on YouTube, Samsung has also released a couple of new short clips which …
This month’s most exciting Android announcements may come as soon as next week
October will be a very busy month for Android fans who are looking forward to seeing Google release the final version of Android L alongside the release …
Galaxy Note 4 survives drop tests… Samsung’s drop tests
After posting its bending videos, Samsung continues its Galaxy Note 4 pre-launch promotion with a new video on YouTube that’s supposed to highlight the increased durability …
Don’t hold your breath for a sapphire-protected iPhone display
GT Advanced Technologies’ unexpected Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing might spell trouble for Apple’s iPhone-related sapphire plans, KGI Securities’ Ming-Chi Kuo said in a note to …
