Facebook is killing its controversial face recognition system
Facebook renamed itself Meta, but that’s not enough to wipe all of its problems away. Mark Zuckerberg and his team have a long journey ahead …
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
US bans iPhone hacking firm NSO Group responsible for Pegasus attacks
The NSO Group is an Israel-based security firm dealing in hacking tools that law enforcement agencies use to hack smartphones. The company came under fire …
Huge new Spider-Man 4 leak has Marvel fans freaking out
I know what you must be thinking, Spider-Man: No Way Home hasn’t even premiered, and we’re already talking about Spider-Man 4. How can that even …
‘Doctor Strange 2’ leak reveals the main villain’s true identity
The premiere of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness was recently moved back by Marvel, but it only delayed it slightly. We still don’t have …
Apple AR Glasses headset coming next year, insiders say
Several reports said earlier this year that Apple is developing two different headsets for the coming years. The wearables will support immersive augmented reality (AR) …
Netflix Games launches on Android, with iPhone to follow
We knew for a while now that Netflix was looking to offer games on its platform in the not too distant future, and that future …
If you bought these protein bars at Target, there’s a recall so don’t eat them
If you bought Bobo’s protein bars in a Target store recently, you’ll want to pause for a moment before you eat any. Instead, you should …
Pixel 6 Pro flickering display bug fix coming in December
Google can’t make enough Pixel 6 phones to meet demand, and that’s a great problem to have for a flagship. The $599 Pixel 6 is …
Spider-Man: No Way Home trailer 2 is delayed, and we might know why
The second Spiderman: No Way Home trailer is one of the most anticipated trailers of the year. It has been for a few weeks, as …
New Morbius trailer 2 reveals a mind-blowing connection to Venom
With Venom 2 already out, Sony’s focus will shift to upcoming SSU attractions, including Spider-Man: No Way Home and Morbius. While the former sells itself …
iPhone 13 stock might improve at the expense of the iPad
Several iPhone 13 models sold out immediately after preorders started. Shipping estimates started slipping by days and then weeks on Apple’s online store, although retail …
Marvel’s huge Hulk mystery might have already been solved
Hulk (Mark Ruffalo) is the only Avenger of the original six who didn’t get a satisfying arc in Endgame. Some of the best Hulk action …
Waze’s algorithm ‘went crazy’ and started sending people the wrong way
Many drivers favor Waze’s navigation app over competing services like Google Maps, Apple Maps, or other GPS apps. That’s because Waze has a great feature …
No, the second Spider-Man: No Way Home trailer hasn’t leaked
The first Spider-Man: No Way Home was released in mid-August. It came a day after a blurry version that lacked visual effects leaked online. Since …
Apple announces Beats Fit Pro price and release date
Apple unveiled the AirPods 3 just a few weeks ago. The new product has almost the same design as the AirPods Pro, but costs as …
Apple’s anti-tracking privacy features have already cost social media apps close to $10B
Apple encountered resistance from Facebook when it started rolling out its new iOS 14 privacy features last year. All iPhone and iPad apps must now …
An amazing scene from Spider-Man: No Way Home might’ve leaked
The big Spider-Man: No Way Home secret leaked many months ago. At first, it seemed like a wild rumor that Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield …
This is one of the biggest Spider-Man: No Way Home leaks yet
The avalanche of Spider-Man: No Way Home leaks continue in what’s probably the best and worst thing that could ever happen for Sony and Marvel’s …
Did Sony confirm Maguire and Garfield are in Spider-Man: No Way Home?
Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield are returning to their Spider-Man roles in No Way Home, and it’s the movie’s biggest spoiled secret. We saw countless leaks …
If you have any of this meat in your fridge, throw it out immediately
The US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued several recalls involving meat products in the past few days. 10 tons …
Avoid this enticing new Squid Game cryptocurrency scam at all costs
When something becomes as popular as Netflix’s Squid Game series did in as quickly as it did, people will try to take advantage of it …
Leaked Spider-Man: No Way Home footage confirms another rumor
October is almost over, and the second Spider-Man: No Way Home trailer still isn’t here. We saw all sorts of reports that said the new …
If you have these pork or beef products, there’s a recall so throw them out
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a recall for 10 tons of Demaiz pork and beef tamales a few days ago. The California company …
Spider-Man: No Way Home trailer 2 isn’t coming soon, here’s why
There’s no Marvel project that can match the Spider-Man: No Way Home hype right now. The movie’s big multiverse secret leaked months ago, which only …
Google has a surprising Pixel 6 problem
The Pixel 6 series is out, with orders shipping to lucky buyers who preordered the handsets early. Well, the phones are shipping to some of …
New Spider-Man: No Way Home image confirms a crazy spoiler
Spider-Man: No Way Home is less than two months away. And it looks like Sony and Marvel are slowly starting their final marketing push ahead …
Urgent recall issued after people were burned, so stop using this phone charger now
If you operate a device with a battery, then you’ve probably familiar with low-battery anxiety. It might be an electric vehicle, a wearable, or a …
Meta still has a Facebook problem
Facebook CEO took the virtual stage on Thursday to confirm a recent leak. Some said the company would announce a rebrand at the Connect event, …
Mind-blowing No Way Home leak answers a big Spider-Man question
We haven’t had a Marvel movie as big as Spider-Man: No Way Home since Avengers: Endgame. The latest Spider-Man installment is the most anticipated unreleased …
How to install Android apps from Google Play on Windows 11
Microsoft’s Windows 11 is now out, which means you can install it on compatible devices as well as PCs that don’t pass the hardware check. …
