Apple now lets iPhone apps use third-party payment systems in South Korea
The South Korean government passed the Telecommunications Business Act about a year ago, a new law that forces companies like Apple and Google to provide …
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.
Outside of work, you’ll catch him streaming almost every new movie and TV show release as soon as it's available.
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Waze partners with the Tour de France to improve competition traffic
The Tour de France 2022 cycling events kick off on Friday, and millions of fans will be watching for the next month. But that also …
Taika Waititi teases an unexpected love triangle in Thor: Love and Thunder
As the name implies, Thor: Love and Thunder is a love story that will deliver plenty of action. We know from the trailers that Thor …
Apple exec calls Samsung annoying for copying the iPhone so blatantly
The original iPhone launched 15 years ago, on June 29th, 2007, revolutionizing the industry. Other companies in the business had two choices: copy the iPhone, …
iPhone 14 production starts soon, as Foxconn begins Apple-related hiring spree
The upcoming iPhone series is one of the most anticipated products of the year, which is something one could say about any previous iPhone generation. …
Christian Bale would play Batman again, but only under one condition
Marvel fans hardly need extra reasons to want to see Thor: Love and Thunder as soon as it hits theaters. But if they did, having …
The price of Nothing Phone (1) might be its only asset
There’s been a lot of talk recently about the Nothing Phone (1) for all the wrong reasons. The newest entrant in the crowded mobile industry …
Thor: Love and Thunder post-credits scenes just leaked
Thor: Love and Thunder premieres in less than two weeks, on July 8th. That means the red carpet premiere has already happened, and we have …
iPhone 14 Plus might be the name of Apple’s brand new 6.7-inch iPhone
Apple will release four iPhone models this year, just like it did with the iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 series. However, the iPhone 14 will …
Here’s the amazing reason why Thor: Love and Thunder has space goats
Thor: Love and Thunder arrives on July 8th, with Marvel having hosted the red carpet premiere a few days ago. On the red carpet, all …
Apple AR/VR headset to feature powerful specs including M2 chip
Apple unveiled the M2 System-on-Chip in early June, with the chip powering the 2022 13-inch MacBook Pro and redesigned MacBook Air. The first reviews for …
The first Thor: Love and Thunder spoilers have arrived
Thor: Love and Thunder hits theaters on July 8th, making the Thor franchise the first in the MCU to receive four installments. That’s hardly surprising …
If you bought this recalled umbrella at Costco, it can burst into flames so stop using it
SunVilla issued a major recall for 10′ Solar LED Market Umbrellas sold exclusively at Costco due to fire and burn hazards. The umbrellas feature lithium-ion …
iPhone 14 always-on display will work with iOS 16’s new Lock Screen widgets
Rumors that preceded WWDC 2022 said the iPhone 14 series will bring always-on functionality to the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro this year. …
Marvel already confirmed Doctor Doom in the MCU, but we almost missed it
We’re nowhere near a Fantastic Four cast and release date announcement, especially considering that Marvel’s search for a new director might take some time. But …
AirPods Pro 2 leak tips heart rate monitor, USB-C, and hearing aid
We’ve had rumors detailing the AirPods Pro 2 design and features for more than a year, with the latest reports expecting Apple to finally unveil …
Lawn mower recall: This popular mower can catch fire just sitting in your garage
You should stop immediately if you’re about to mow your lawn using a Troy-Bilt SpaceSavr Walk-Behind Self-Propelled Lawn Mower. The device is part of a …
Ryan Reynolds needs to fix these two plot holes before Deadpool 3 comes out
Deadpool 3 will be the first MCU movie to convert a franchise from a different cinematic universe. The first two films were part of the …
Brand new Thor: Love and Thunder clip reveals Mjolnir’s new power
We’ve known Mjolnir would be repaired ever since Marvel announced Thor: Love and Thunder nearly three years ago. Just as we’ve known that Jane (Natalie …
Which of Apple’s iPhone 14 models will have the best battery life?
Battery life remains one of the most important factors when buying a new smartphone, and the iPhone is no exception. The iPhone 13 achieved something …
Doctor Strange 2 isn’t where we expected it to be on the MCU timeline
Just when we thought Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness couldn’t have any more surprises left for fans, Marvel and Disney delivered a huge, …
Urgent health food recall: These plant-based crumbles are sending people to the hospital
Daily Harvest received about 470 reports of illness or adverse reactions connected to one of its products. The company is investigating the issue in cooperation …
Netflix CEO confirms upcoming new plan with ads
There has been increasing talk about a Netflix with ads subscription tier coming soon, another attempt from the company to steady the ship and return …
Apple AR/VR headset will ‘likely release’ in January 2023, insider predicts
Apple’s first AR/VR headset might release in stores by this time next year. That’s according to a prediction from well-connected analyst Ming-Chi Kuo a few …
Deadpool 3 writer shares first plot details for the MCU sequel
Whenever Deadpool 3 launches, it will become the first MCU film to get an R rating. That’s a promise Disney made after it purchased Fox, …
Did Chris Hemsworth just tease Avengers 5?
Chris Hemsworth will appear in his fourth standalone Marvel movie once Thor: Love and Thunder hits theaters next month. That’s a first for an Avenger. …
New baby formula recall: Dangerous recalled formula was sold by accident
The baby formula crisis has swept the nation following the massive Abbott baby formula recall from mid-February. The action followed the death of a baby …
Watch the first Doctor Strange 2 deleted scene right here
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is almost at the $1 billion milestone at the box office. But fierce competition in theaters right now …
Tim Cook just teased Apple’s AR/VR headset
Apple is widely rumored to be working on two different types of smart glasses. The first will be a mixed reality headset that delivers augmented …
iOS 16 beta 2 will resend edited iMessages to iPhone users on older software
iOS 16 brings over several novel features, and you can already try the new iPhone operating system, as long as you have access to a …
