Google Gemini AI now remembers things about you just like ChatGPT, but only if you pay
Google on Tuesday rolled out a brand new AI feature for its Gemini products that some users will surely enjoy. Gemini can now store memories …
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
Thunderbolts* will have a hilarious Avengers: Doomsday connection
I wanted to see Thunderbolts* from the moment Kevin Feige first announced the crossover. I thought at the time that Marvel would make its own …
Cheap Galaxy Z Flip FE and thin Galaxy Z Flip 7 SE in the works for 2025
The newly launched limited edition Galaxy Z Fold SE proves that Samsung can make ultra-thin foldables. It might not be as thin as Honor’s Magic …
Here’s what you’ll give up if you get Apple’s iPhone 17 Air next year
The iPhone 17 Air is the iPhone 17 model I will buy next year, assuming it’s real. I’ve said this many times: I’ve reached that …
Google releases new Lens AI tools for Black Friday shopping
You might do most of your Black Friday and Christmas shopping online, but you’ll probably visit plenty of brick-and-mortar retail stores in the coming weeks. …
This is Apple’s official fix for the bug that makes notes disappear in iOS 18
Some iPhone owners recently discovered that their Notes were missing from the handset. Savvy users figured out that accepting the new iCloud terms of service …
Spider-Man 4 working title might give us a clue about the story
The Spider-Man 4 rumors are back in full swing, pun intended, after a brief period of respite. As a reminder, Tom Holland recently confirmed that …
ChatGPT’s search engine might end your dependence on Google
I’ve been a ChatGPT Plus user for about a year, and I think the $20/month subscription is worth it to access some of OpenAI’s best …
Samsung is developing Gemini AI-powered XR glasses, and we might’ve already seen them
Remember when Samsung invited Google and Qualcomm to announce the “next XR experience“? I know I do because it happened in early February 2023, during …
Thieves found a crazy new way to steal your AT&T iPhone 16
Having my iPhone stolen is a nightmare scenario, but I’m prepared for it already. I’m not as worried about the device going missing as I …
Apple’s first smart display is coming in 2025: Here’s how it’ll work
Apple is expected to unveil a bunch of new products in the first quarter of 2025, including an M4 MacBook Air refresh, the exciting iPhone …
Daredevil: Born Again will feature a villain even scarier than Kingpin
The first season of Daredevil: Born Again will start streaming on Disney Plus on March 4th, 2025. Marvel has already released the first trailer for …
Samsung’s tri-fold Galaxy Z foldable phone coming next year
As a fan of foldables, I used to think tri-fold models, or phones with three display sections and two hinges, would be the best possible …
Brilliant AI bot imitates a granny to keep phone scammers on the line for hours
Of all the AI chatbot ideas we have seen since ChatGPT went viral nearly two years ago, O2’s Daisy (stylized as “dAIsy”) is easily among …
Galaxy S25 Slim might be the star of Samsung’s rumored January event
A survey suggested a few days ago that Samsung might unveil the Galaxy S25 series on January 5th, which would make it the earliest launch …
The ChatGPT apps for Mac and Windows are getting even better
OpenAI is expected to announce new genAI products in the not-too-distant future. The next big ChatGPT update might arrive next year. That’s the GPT-5/Orion model …
Avengers: Secret Wars might be the last we see of Doctor Doom
Marvel confirmed this summer that Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars will keep their May 2026 and May 2027 release dates despite speculation that the …
Our first look at the foldable iPhone is coming sooner than expected
Rumors about foldable iPads and MacBooks and foldable iPhones have been floating around for years. However, Apple has not released a commercial product yet. Apple …
ChatGPT’s Operator AI agent is the game-changer I’m waiting for, and it’s coming in 2025
As we near ChatGPT’s second anniversary, we’re expecting some sort of new feature announcement from OpenAI. It can’t be Advanced Voice Mode, which already launched …
Google Gemini AI app for iPhone now available to download worldwide
iPhone users in some markets discovered a standalone Google Gemini app for iPhone a few days ago. The app wasn’t available in most markets, as …
These Google Maps tips will help you navigate Thanksgiving and Black Friday travel
We’re approaching that time of the year, the busy Thanksgiving and Black Friday season, when you’ll have to simultaneously navigate family events and score some …
GPT-5 delay expected as AI firms struggle with next-gen models
With ChatGPT approaching its second anniversary, we have been waiting for some sort of major announcement from OpenAI. Reports said a few weeks ago that …
Google AI will protect your Pixel from spam calls and rogue apps
When ChatGPT went viral a couple of years ago, some law enforcement agencies warned that AI would make it even easier for hackers to develop …
Stop with the nonsense: iPhone 17 Air doesn’t have to be thinner than an iPhone 6
I’m an iPhone 16 Plus user who has been loving the upgrade from my old iPhone 14 Pro. The screen size is just what I …
Gemini Live AI may soon be able to see and chat about your files
Like ChatGPT, Google Gemini lets you upload all sorts of files you might want the AI to analyze. It’s part of the multimodality support available …
The EU’s next beef with Apple and the iPhone actually makes sense
I’m a longtime iPhone user who has been quite critical of the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) regulation since it came into force last …
Deadpool & Wolverine is now on Disney+, but their story isn’t over yet
It’s finally happening! It’s November 12th, which means Deadpool & Wolverine is streaming on Disney Plus. Thankfully for fans of the Merc with a Mouth …
iOS 18.2 just made the iPhone 16’s Camera Control even better
I had been looking forward to the iPhone 16’s Camera Control button ever since it first popped up in early rumors. After over a month …
Apple’s hotly anticipated iPhone SE 4 might not launch as soon as we hoped
The iPhone SE 4 isn’t even out, yet I can’t stop recommending this unreleased Apple product. That’s because all rumors paint the same picture of …
Kuo: Apple smart home camera and AirPods with health features coming in 2026
We’ve heard for quite a while that Apple is working on AirPods models that pack additional health features beyond the hearing health features that it …
