Chris Smith

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Chris Smith started writing about gadgets as a hobby, and before he knew it he was sharing his views on tech stuff with readers around the world. Whenever he's not writing about gadgets he miserably fails to stay away from them, although he desperately tries. But that's not necessarily a bad thing.

Science
July 4, 2016
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Root Canal Cavity Treatment

Scientists figured out how to regenerate teeth and eliminate root canals

By about 4 hours ago.

Scientists figured out how to regenerate teeth and eliminate root canals

Root canals are always fun, right? In reality, word that you need a root canal is some of the worst news most people get at the dentist. Whenever your dentist tells you that’s the next procedure you’re going have to go through, two things are clear beyond the pain you’re about to endure: One, that your throbbing will finally soon go away, and the second is that the tooth that’s getting the root canal is dead.

However, researchers have come up with a new kind of biomaterial that not only encourages the natural regeneration of teeth, but also might eliminate root canal procedures for good. More →

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Apps & Software
July 4, 2016
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Android Full-Disk Encryption Hacked

Google’s full-disk encryption in Android can be hacked

By about 6 hours ago.

Google’s full-disk encryption in Android can be hacked

We may have thought that Android is just as safe as the iPhone when it comes to encryption, but it looks like Google’s Android operating system has a critical flaw that can be exploited to decrypt a device. Even worse, while there are patches that can fix the issue, it seems that attackers can simply downgrade to a pre-patch state, and then decrypt a target device with ease. More →

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Entertainment
July 4, 2016
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Top Gear Chris Evans Quits

Good riddance: Chris Evans leaves ‘Top Gear’

By about 11 hours ago.

Good riddance: Chris Evans leaves ‘Top Gear’

BBC thought it could continue to do the amazingly popular Top Gear show without the three hosts who actually made it popular. But the first reactions to the show were less than stellar, and the replacements were not able to deliver. In fact, they were awful. So we can’t say we’re totally surprised to hear that Chris Evans, the guy that should have replaced Jeremy Clarkson, is leaving the show. More →

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Mobile
July 4, 2016
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Galaxy Note 7 Leaks Images

This is the Galaxy Note 7

By on July 4, 2016 at 9:20 AM.

This is the Galaxy Note 7

There’s less than a month to go until Samsung unveils its next big thing, but the Galaxy Note 7 is hardly a secret. Countless leaks have offered details about the handset, including final commercial name, design and specs. Samsung is yet to confirm any of them, but credible sources have reaffirmed key details on more than one occasion. One of these sources is well-known Evan Blass, who’s back with actual press renders of the Galaxy Note 7. More →

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Apps & Software
July 4, 2016
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Windows 10 Upgrade Full-Screen Prompt

This might be Microsoft’s most annoying Windows 10 upgrade prompt yet

By on July 4, 2016 at 7:15 AM.

This might be Microsoft’s most annoying Windows 10 upgrade prompt yet

Imagine this: you’re watching the latest episode of Game of Thrones on your Windows laptop or desktop, paying bills online, or you’re catching up with some work, and an annoying image appears taking over your entire screen. It looks like a blue screen of death at first – or a new version of it – and you might panic for a few seconds until you read the prompt on that blue background. Your computer is safe, your documents have not been lost. It’s just Microsoft being even more annoying than ever with its Windows 10 upgrade notifications. More →

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Entertainment
July 3, 2016
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Jon Snow Real Name

Is this Jon Snow’s real name?

By on July 3, 2016 at 9:29 AM.

Is this Jon Snow’s real name?

Last summer, the main topic of conversation for Game of Thrones fans was Jon Snow’s upcoming resurrection. The closer we got to winter, the clearer it became that Jon Snow wasn’t dead. This year we’ve got yet another Jon Snow-related conundrum: who is Jon Snow? HBO closed its sixth season with a clear hint that Jon Snow is the son of Lyanna Stark. Then, out of the blue, it confirmed an old fan theory that Lyanna and Rhaegar Targaryen are his parents.

So the next thing we need to talk about is Jon Snow’s real name. Thankfully, a diehard Game of Thrones fan has a sound theory about that. More →

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Entertainment
July 2, 2016
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New Movie Trailers July 1

17 new movie trailers you need to watch from this past week

By on July 2, 2016 at 12:00 PM.

17 new movie trailers you need to watch from this past week

It’s that time of the week, movie fans, when we look at some of the exciting new trailers that hit the web and theaters this week. We’ve got an interesting selection of titles for you, so get your popcorn ready – I’m not joking, we’ve got plenty of ground to cover, with a whopping 17 new trailers to check out.

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Entertainment
July 2, 2016
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Han Solo Star Wars Movie

Han Solo movie has the best Star Wars script ever, Star Wars insider says

By on July 2, 2016 at 9:29 AM.

Han Solo movie has the best Star Wars script ever, Star Wars insider says

Han Solo is the Star Wars character who got many people hooked to the saga. He’s got some of the best lines in the original trilogy, but also in The Force Awakens, and we all hated seeing him die — which further proves his huge influence on Star Wars movies. Kylo Ren needed to kill Han Solo though, so that we all take him seriously as a villain.

With all that in mind, we have high expectations for the standalone Han Solo story that’s going to hit theaters in 2018. And someone says the Han Solo movie might have the best Star Wars script ever. The only problem with that statement is that it comes from a person who has to say these sorts of things… More →

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Lifestyle
July 1, 2016
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Smog Free Tower City Air Purifier

World’s largest purifier cleans air and turns pollution into jewelry

By on July 1, 2016 at 10:22 PM.

World’s largest purifier cleans air and turns pollution into jewelry

A designer created the largest air purifier in history, which could be used to clear the air in some of the most polluted cities around the world. A trial is set to start in Beijing, China this September. In addition to removing pollutants from the air that could otherwise find their way into human lungs and blood, the city air purifier also turns smog into jewelry. More →

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Computers
July 1, 2016
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MacBook Pro 2016 Laptops

Check out all the exciting new tech coming to your next laptop

By on July 1, 2016 at 9:35 PM.

Check out all the exciting new tech coming to your next laptop

Apple keeps telling us that iPad is the future of computing, and that may indeed be the case. The iPad Pro can certainly replace a laptop for many of our daily computing needs, but laptops are still the better choice when it comes to work. MacBooks are still setting the tone in the business, while Windows 10 is allowing OEMs to offer users exciting 2-in-1 notebooks that operate both as a tablet and a laptop. While sales aren’t what they used to be for most notebook makers, this year’s generation of laptops are shaping up to be more exciting than ever. More →

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Mobile
July 1, 2016
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iPhone One-Handed Mode

Apple has a brilliant way to make one-handed iPhone use great again

By on July 1, 2016 at 6:45 PM.

Apple has a brilliant way to make one-handed iPhone use great again

Remember how Apple used to make a big deal about the iPhone being the only smartphone that you could easily operate with one hand? It was a constant argument against increasing the iPhone’s screen size. But the company eventually launched iPhones that have displays bigger than the four-inch screen Apple used for years, and one-hand operation isn’t as easy.

Apple created a new home button gesture called Reachability (image above) that’s helps, but some people rarely use it. The company now has an even better idea for fixing one-hand operation on the iPhone, which might be better than shrinking down the display, as Samsung does it on some of its flagships.

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Mobile
July 1, 2016
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Google Nexus 2016: HTC Sailfish Marlin

Best thing about Google’s 2016 Nexus phones: They’ll finally copy the iPhone properly

By on July 1, 2016 at 12:41 PM.

Best thing about Google’s 2016 Nexus phones: They’ll finally copy the iPhone properly

For the first time in its history, Google launched two new Nexus handsets last year including the Nexus 5X and the Nexus 6P, copying Apple’s new iPhone launch strategy. But Google didn’t get it right on the first try. Thankfully, it looks like things are about to change thanks to a big new update – assuming the latest Nexus leaks are accurate, that is. More →

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Mobile
July 1, 2016
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Black iPhone 7 Photos

The Space Black iPhone 7 pictured here couldn’t possibly be any hotter

By on July 1, 2016 at 10:06 AM.

The Space Black iPhone 7 pictured here couldn’t possibly be any hotter

Apple is rumored to launch the iPhone 7 in a new color this year. After last year’s rose gold iPhone, we’re going to get either a blue or black new option this year, according to reports that are yet to be confirmed. Designers are having a field day with these rumors, creating all sorts of 3D renders of the blue or “Space Black” iPhone 7. Martin Hajek, one of our favorite artists when it comes to creating images of unreleased Apple devices based on the latest rumors, has his own take on a black iPhone 7. More →

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