A sugar-free sweetener you might eat daily was just found to raise the risk of heart attacks
A new study indicates that erythritol, a sugar substitute you might find in various products or use to sweeten homemade drinks and food, can increase …
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.
Articles by Chris Smith
Brad Pitt and George Clooney’s Wolfs skips theatrical run, Apple TV+ streaming starts Sep. 27
One of the reasons I like the Oceans trilogy so much is the chemistry between Brad Pitt and George Clooney. It’s why I keep rewatching …
ChatGPT GPT-5 upgrade may be close as Sam Altman posts a mysterious teaser
OpenAI started rolling out the GPT-4o Voice Mode it unveiled in May to select ChatGPT Plus users. The voice upgrade will be released to more …
Life-changing 900-calorie liquid diet can reverse type 2 diabetes
Teams of researchers are working on diabetes cures around the world. We have seen a few promising developments in recent weeks. One group of researchers …
I’m a longtime Apple Watch user, and I just discovered the worst thing about it
I’ve been using the Apple Watch for years for one main purpose: health tracking. I wear the Apple Watch around the clock, except for when …
Disney Plus password-sharing crackdown starts in September, for real this time
Disney’s plan to enforce a Disney Plus password-sharing crackdown feels like Marvel’s Blade reboot. Both were confirmed quite a while ago, but we keep seeing …
Early iPhone 16 launch in Korea could be good news for all of us
Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 16 series on September 10th, according to some reports and common sense. That’s the typical timeframe for iPhone …
Apple Intelligence may be coming to Europe soon, but not on the iPhone
The feature I want the most on my future iPhone 16 is Apple Intelligence. However, I’ll have to wait a long while to access Apple’s …
A robot just performed fully autonomous surgery on a live patient for the first time
We’re in the early years of the AI revolution, but we’re not completely appreciative of these nascent technologies. Some people fear that AI will eventually …
This Deadpool & Wolverine mystery is all I think about
I’ve seen Deadpool & Wolverine a few times already, and I can’t stop thinking about a big plot mystery that Marvel left unsolved. It’s related …
Google TV Streamer is a Chromecast replacement with Gemini AI
One of the most popular products Google has ever made is the Chromecast, and I bought at least one of each version that Google has …
This is the tech that will make Apple’s ultra-thin iPhone 17 Slim possible
Reports say that Apple wants to manufacture an ultra-thin iPhone next year and include it in the iPhone 17 series, replacing the Plus version. Dubbed …
I’d buy a plastic Apple Watch SE 3 in an instant if it had these rumored Series 10 features
I’m currently the proud owner of a 40mm Apple Watch SE 2, which is a few months shy of its second anniversary. It’s a smartwatch …
Explaining the confusing Spider-Man Easter egg in Deadpool & Wolverine
Deadpool & Wolverine made nearly $825 million at the box office after two weekends. It’s safe to say it’ll cross the $1 billion mark very …
Heat-storing firebricks could save money and the environment
Researchers from the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Stanford University have looked back to the past for inspiration in potentially offering a life-saving …
Will the Pixel 9 get a price hike this year?
Pixel fans are in for a big treat next week when Google unveils the Pixel 9 series. They’re not only getting the new Pixel hardware …
OpenAI has a tool that can tell if you use ChatGPT to cheat, but it won’t release it
OpenAI released the first public version of ChatGPT in November 2022. Soon after that, schools started banning it out of fear that students would use …
Here’s when the iPhone 16 will ship to your door
The iPhone 16 is about a month away, as Apple routinely launches its newest iPhone in mid-September. A new report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says …
Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom will debut in the MCU before Avengers: Doomsday
Marvel finally confirmed what MCU fans have been dying to hear: Robert Downey Jr. is coming back to Avengers movies. However, he won’t play Iron …
Life hack: You can use a phone to see the road better when driving in bad weather
If you’ve ever been in a car during a storm, you know how scary the experience can be. You don’t even have to be the …
8 reasons I’ll buy the iPhone 16 even if Apple Intelligence gets a huge delay
When I first heard that Apple Intelligence won’t be available in Europe at the same time as the US, I realized that it might impact …
Samsung boss Lee Jae-yong is angry that Samsung is copying Apple again
All I needed was a minute with Samsung’s new products in Paris last month to realize how similar the Galaxy Buds 3, Galaxy Buds Pro, …
Apple is working to bring Apple Intelligence to Europe
I found plenty of good reasons to install the iOS 18 right away that have nothing to do with Apple Intelligence. But there’s no question …
EV batteries with a 600-mile range and fast charging speeds are coming
More and more people are buying electric cars or considering one as their next purchase, but EVs do have a problem: the battery. The range …
Google Lens just brought Circle to Search AI functionality to Chrome
Google on Thursday announced several new AI features for the Chrome browser. That includes new Google Lens functionality that works just like the Circle to …
Why Google’s Pixel 9 won’t be a worthwhile upgrade if you already have a Pixel 8
We’ve reached a point in smartphone history where mid-range phones are incredibly fast and dependable. Flagships feature even better hardware, as top-of-the-line processors can power …
iPhone 16 Pro colors: This might be our first look
As we get closer to the iPhone 16 launch event, we’re bound to see more leaks showing the actual handsets or dummy units. Earlier this …
Deadpool & Wolverine has a few plot holes we need to talk about
Deadpool & Wolverine is out now in theaters, and it’s been a massive success. The early reviews, public reactions, and opening weekend box office numbers …
Researchers think AI and lasers might help us talk to aliens
Humanity has been searching for extraterrestrial life for decades and trying to communicate with potentially advanced civilizations beyond the stars. So far, the SETI (search …
Google Maps and Waze will start sharing incident reports
Google on Wednesday announced new safety features for Google Maps and Waze, including a long-awaited change. Google Maps and Waze will both share incident reports, …
