New M5 MacBook leak might also tell us when Apple’s M4 generation will launch
Apple has done things differently when it comes to launching computers running on its latest silicon. The M3 MacBook Pro models launched several months ahead …
Chris Smith has been covering consumer electronics ever since the iPhone revolutionized the industry in 2008. When he’s not writing about the most recent tech news for BGR, he brings his entertainment expertise to Marvel’s Cinematic Universe and other blockbuster franchises.
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Articles by Chris Smith
Breakthrough diabetes cure might restore insulin production and reverse illness
Diabetes isn’t curable because of the cells that produce insulin, the hormone key to helping the body break down blood sugar. These are the beta …
Deadpool 3 preview reportedly coming to Disney+ soon
The Deadpool & Wolverine press tour is in full swing. Disney and Marvel are pulling out all the stops ahead of the film’s July 26th …
Google’s Pixel 9 might ship with a free year of Gemini Advanced
Generative AI is the reason to buy a new smartphone this year; there’s no question about it. Samsung started the trend with Galaxy AI on …
A big Google Maps redesign is rolling out now – see it here
Google has quietly started rolling out a big user interface redesign to Google Maps, although Android users will get it before it reaches the iPhone. …
iOS 18 has a new lost photo recovery feature you’ll hopefully never have to use
Apple just rolled out iOS 18 public beta 1. You can finally test iOS 18 on your iPhone if that’s been what you’ve been dying …
Google Gemini AI might be reading your private Google Drive files
If you’re a Google Gemini user, it’s time to review the privacy settings for Google’s AI chatbot. It looks like Gemini might have access to …
Samsung’s Vision Pro rival might not launch until 2025
Samsung invited Google and Qualcomm to the Galaxy S23 Unpacked event in early February 2023 to tease the “next XR experience” the three companies were …
Apple finally approves the first PC emulator for iPhone: UTM SE
iPhone emulators have been incredibly popular this year. That’s because Apple finally began allowing them on iOS and iPadOS following big changes to the App …
I finally tried the Vision Pro, and it’s amazing – but there’s no way I’m buying one
I came to Paris for Samsung’s new foldable phones, and I stayed for the Apple Vision Pro. Apple has finally launched the spatial computer in …
Here’s why BMI isn’t the best way to diagnose obesity
Some doctors involved in treating obesity believe that body mass index (BMI) isn’t good enough to treat obesity and improve quality of life. That is, …
How an iPhone can help you navigate Paris public transit during the Olympics
I arrived in Paris, France, for Samsung’s big Unpacked event a few days ago, fully prepared to use public transit to navigate the city to …
Crazy new spacesuit could let astronauts drink their own filtered urine
We want to reach the Moon again and use it as a base to land on Mars, and plans are already in motion to get …
1Password has a brilliant new way to share Wi-Fi passwords
Sharing Wi-Fi passwords has got to be one of the most annoying experiences out there, yet it’s something that we all have to deal with. …
AT&T customers had 6 months of call and text records stolen in a major hack
If you’re an AT&T customer, you should know hackers were able to breach the carrier’s server and steal six months’ worth of personal data for …
Apple Vision Pro launches in Europe, but there’s one reason I still won’t buy it
I’ve been a fan of the Apple Vision Pro even before Apple unveiled it at WWDC 2023 last year. The rumors painted an exciting picture …
This AI factory of the future builds high-end smartphones and evolves on its own
The arrival of ChatGPT and other generative AI products with amazing capabilities also brought the expected worries. AI might get out of control one day …
WhatsApp voice messages will finally get transcription support
The ability to leave voice messages in WhatsApp and other chat apps is useful when you’re in a hurry or when you don’t feel like …
Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6 have Galaxy AI, but much better AI is on the way
Samsung just unveiled its two new flagships, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6, which are both now available for preorder. Samsung …
Hands-on: Do the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6 still have really bad screen creases?
The Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 are available for preorder right now, and you should probably get your preorder in quickly …
iPhone 17 Pro Max may get a triple-lens 48MP camera, but what about the iPhone 17 Slim?
The iPhone 16 isn’t even here, and we have several rumors claiming Apple will introduce an iPhone 17 Slim next year. Smaller than the iPhone …
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6: Just like the Fold 5, but with AI and a price hike
Samsung just unveiled its 2024 foldables at the second big Unpacked press conference of the year, and they’re available for preorder starting now. I came …
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 is basically a Galaxy S24 that folds in half (hands-on)
Samsung launched them at the same time during its Unpacked press event in Paris, but the Galaxy Z Flip 6 will probably be more appealing …
Galaxy Ring and 4 other Samsung wearables unveiled at Unpacked
The Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6 might be the stars of Samsung’s Unpacked event, but they’re not the only Galaxy-branded products launching on …
Galaxy Ring won’t work with the iPhone, but here’s how Android users can order one
The Galaxy Ring was the most exciting thing at Samsung Unpacked on Wednesday. I traveled to Paris for this Ring, wondering if there would be …
TerifAI is a terrifying AI chatbot that steals your voice while you talk to it
Generative AI products are getting so good that they can clone your voice with just a few samples. OpenAI has already produced such a tool, …
Wolverine fans will love this rumor ahead of Deadpool 3
The Deadpool & Wolverine press tour has started with Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, Shawn Levy & Co. traveling to China, Korea, and Germany to promote …
Scientists may have solved one of the biggest mysteries surrounding migraines
Migraines are the absolute worst. Whenever I get one, I know I’m about to be knocked out for the day. After the aura passes, I …
Honor Magic Vs3 foldable might beat Samsung’s cheap new Galaxy foldable to market
One of the most exciting Galaxy foldable rumors of the year was that Samsung would launch a cheaper Fold-type device in 2024. The more affordable …
Debunked: No, Google Maps won’t show you pop-up ads while you’re driving
The worst place to see an ad of any kind is a navigation app like Google Maps. And the worst time to see such an …
