Tim Cook vows to improve iCloud security, prevent future ‘nudegates’
One of the downsides of so many celebrities using your devices is that you’ll share the blame when anything privacy-related affects them. Apple’s iCloud services …
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
For Apple, it’s crucial you return your faulty iPhone 6 as soon as possible
Apple is getting ready for its biggest iPhone launch yet, but, just like with any other product, some people may not be completely happy with …
Motorola’s flashy new toys shown off in official introduction videos
Motorola on Friday unveiled a variety of new products, including the new Moto X flagship smartphone, the bigger but still affordable second-generation Moto G handset and …
Apple already has a huge advantage over Google in wireless payments
One of the never-before-seen iPhone features that the iPhone 6 will be able to deliver is NFC-based wireless payments. As many reports have detailed, Apple has already …
Meet Motorola’s tiny accessories that will make the Moto X even better
Motorola on early Friday unveiled two new smartphones, the second-generation Moto X and second-generation Moto G, the Moto 360 wearable, but also some interesting accessories …
Logitech has come up with the only keyboard you’ll ever need to control all your devices
Logitech at IFA 2014 unveiled a new keyboard accessory that can be connected over Bluetooth not only with smartphones and tablets but also with Macs …
There’s something phishy about those nude photos you might be looking for
Unless you’ve been living under a rock this week, you’ve probably heard that quite a few celebrities have had their personal iCloud accounts hacked into, with …
Dyson 360 Eye — the best robot vacuum cleaner yet
After teasing it on YouTube a few days ago, Dyson on Thursday unveiled its first robot vacuum cleaner – the Dyson 360 Eye – that’s …
Don’t expect U2’s latest album to be preloaded on your iPhone 6
After a MacRumors report said the iPhone 6 might come preloaded with a digital copy of U2’s latest album, a spokeswoman has denied the band’s involvement with Apple’s upcoming iPhone 6 …
Facebook’s new privacy tool makes sure you share your naughty selfies only with the right people
It’s been a busy week for privacy and security related to personal data, obviously caused by a certain celebrities’ nudes hack, so it’s not entirely …
This is when you’ll be able to finally buy the Galaxy Note 4
Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Note 4 smartphone on Wednesday at IFA 2014 but it never actually revealed when the device will be launched other than saying it’ll be …
Meet Bleep, a simple iCloud alternative for backing up all your nude pictures
Bleep is a smartphone accessory that has already passed its $20,000 goal on Indiegogo with 51 days left in the campaign, which means it will …
Jony Ive reportedly boasts that the iWatch will do to Switzerland what the iPhone did to BlackBerry
In a new piece on tech and fashion, The New York Times also looked at Apple since it’s one of the companies that’s expected to launch a fashionable …
Apple may have another big surprise up its sleeve at the iPhone 6 event
Apple may have something special to announce during the upcoming September 9th media event, in addition to the iPhone 6 and iWatch, KGI Securities Ming-Chi …
Check out Samsung’s official Galaxy Note 4 and Gear S introduction videos
Samsung on Wednesday unveiled a slew of new products, including the Galaxy Note 4 and Galaxy Note Edge phablets, the Gear VR virtual reality headset …
Meet the Lumia 830, Microsoft’s most affordable flagship yet
Microsoft on Thursday unveiled a variety of new mobile devices at IFA 2014, just as expected, including the Nokia Lumia 830, described as the most …
Microsoft’s ‘selfie phone’ is finally here, and comes in two flavors
In addition to the Nokia Lumia 830, the most affordable Windows Phone flagship yet according to Microsoft, the company on Thursday also took the wraps …
Meet Movpak, the backpack you can ride to work
The Movpak, which is currently raising money on Kickstarter, is an interesting two-in-one product that some commuters will love: An electrical skateboard that offers a …
What if the iWatch is just as curvy as the Gear S?
A few days ago, Samsung unveiled the Gear S, a brand new Tizen-powered smartwatch that happens to have smartphone features thanks to its embedded SIM, …
A thinner, more powerful iPad Air model is in the works
Apple is reportedly going to introduce a thinner, more powerful iPad Air model this year – often referred to as the iPad Air 2 in …
The iPhone 6 is already preselling like crazy and it’s not even out yet
China Mobile seems to be one carrier that doesn’t really care about upsetting Apple because it’s already started accepting preorders for the unannounced iPhone 6 and is confirming details …
Forget the Nexus 9: Sony just unveiled a PS4-ready iPad mini rival
In addition to the Sony Xperia Z3 and Z3 Compact flagship smartphones, and the budget Xperia E3, Sony also unveiled a new tablet at IFA …
Sony’s first Android Wear smartwatch is finally here
Apple’s iWatch is widely expected to redefine the smartwatch industry, as other Apple products did with other businesses, but unlike before, Apple rivals are not …
Benchmark confirms monster specs for upcoming Motorola Nexus X
The upcoming Motorola Nexus X (Nexus 6) was spotted on benchmarking site GFXBench in mid-August, although the site only revealed certain details about the rumored …
The fastest keyboard in the world is available on Samsung’s curvy Gear S
The Tizen-powered, SIM-enabled, curvy Gear S is Samsung’s latest addition to its smartwatch portfolio, and may be its best wearable computer yet. Sporting a large, …
Law enforcement iCloud hacking tool used in Jennifer Lawrence nude photos theft
Apple on Tuesday confirmed that various celebrities using iPhones have had their iTunes accounts hacked by third parties who managed to steal sensitive information including …
Home Depot appears to be the next victim of massive credit card theft
Home Depot might be the next victim of a massive cyberattack, Krebs on Security and The Wall Street Journal report, although specific details have not …
This clever hotspot wants to end your mobile data roaming woes forever
Hailing from Denmark, Anqor is an interesting new mobile hotspot whose aim is to fix all data roaming problems for frequent travelers and deliver a steady …
Apple reportedly agrees to iPad mini price cuts to prevent further market share drop
Apple has reportedly agreed to lower the price of its Wi-Fi-only 16GB iPad mini that’s usually priced at $299 in order to counter slower iPad …
You won’t have to worry about fragmentation on Google’s latest Android initiative
Google may have an Android fragmentation problem but the company will finally get to push software updates without interference from device makers and mobile operators to …
