iPhone switch to USB-C: Will new EU law force Apple’s hand?
Apple switched the proprietary Lightning connector on the iPad Pro with a USB-C port. That’s the kind of connector found on most electronic devices — …
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
More clues that ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ will explore Marvel’s multiverse
Marvel and Sony still aren’t ready to release a Spider-Man: No Way Home trailer. That’s not necessarily because they’re worried about spoiling the film’s big …
This is when Marvel’s ‘Shang-Chi’ will hit Disney Plus
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is the second of Marvel’s four MCU movies releasing this year. But, unlike Black Widow, Shang-Chi won’t …
Craig Federighi explains why the iPhone’s new photo scanning feature isn’t a backdoor
Apple introduced two distinct security features a few days ago meant to fight child pornography. One is a private way to scan for Child Sexual …
Google is testing its own Find My Device app to rival Apple’s Find My
Earlier this year, Apple unveiled the AirTag tracker. The device helps users find missing objects, including an iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, or a pair …
‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ release delay concerns continue to grow
Concerns about the Spider-Man: No Way Home release delay are growing by the day. It all started with fan theories a few weeks ago. Some …
Pixel Fold might have appeared in Google’s latest Android 12 release
Google just confirmed that the Pixel 6 phones will be real flagship devices, sporting high-end specs, significant camera improvements, and a bold new design. Yet …
‘Loki’ writer teases two mysteries that we’re dying to solve
The first season of Loki is now streaming on Disney+ in its entirety. It’s been almost a month since the finale arrived. We’re still not …
Apple study shows AirPods have a surprising health-tracking ability
With the original AirPods, Apple redefined an industry. The wireless earphones became must-have devices, and every Apple competitor hurried to release their own AirPods. This …
Surface Laptop Studio might be Microsoft’s next flagship notebook
Microsoft is expected to unveil a bunch of Surface-branded devices this fall. The company has just unveiled Windows 11, and the operating system will be …
Did Marvel just spoil a big ‘What If…?’ secret in this new commercial?
The first episode from Marvel’s What If…? is now streaming on Disney Plus. We’ll get one new 30-minute animated What If…? episode every Wednesday for …
Google leaked its own Pixel 6 secrets in a new Android 12 beta release
Google unveiled the Pixel 6 a few days ago, shocking fans with the unexpected reveal. The Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro leaked in recent …
WhatsApp supports iPhone-to-Android chat transfers – with a few twists
WhatsApp is the world’s largest messaging app on mobile devices. It’s all thanks to a few great features that make WhatsApp almost a must-have app. …
Wolverine wants Deadpool to know that he’s not coming to the MCU
Disney buying Fox a few years ago was wonderful news for MCU fans. Marvel would be able to use some of its best characters that …
Marvel’s ‘Black Widow’ originally had a different ending – watch the deleted scene here
Black Widow is finally out in theaters and on Disney+. Disney delayed the movie for more than a year because of the pandemic. It was …
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 price, release date, and specs: Everything you need to know
The Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 are the main stars of Samsung’s busy Unpacked event on Wednesday. This year, there’s no …
Samsung announces Galaxy Z Fold 3 release date, price, and specs
Loyal Samsung fans who keep track of all the mobile developments knew what to expect from Wednesday’s big Samsung Unpacked event. Instead of the Galaxy …
OnePlus tried to troll Samsung’s new foldable phones… and failed miserably
It’s August 11th, 2021, which means two significant things happen today. Marvel is releasing What If…? on Disney+, the most exciting MCU show to watch …
Apple’s new MacBook Air will have a massive display upgrade next year
MacBook rumors say there’s only one big upgrade that Apple plans for this year, and that’s the 2021 MacBook Pro. The Air is due for …
Xiaomi’s terrifying new CyberDog can run and do backflips
If the Xiaomi CyberDog in the image above looks familiar, that’s because we’ve seen this concept before. Usually, Boston Dynamics is the company that makes …
Massive MacBook Pro OLED display upgrade from Apple expected in 2022
The MacBook Pro is getting a big display upgrade this year, according to various rumors. The upgrade concerns both the screen size and the quality …
Xiaomi Mix 4 is an Android flagship unlike anything else on the market
There’s a reason why Xiaomi took advantage of Huawei’s problems with the US government to capture a large chunk of the market. The Chinese smartphone …
A beloved Marvel hero who died says he might be back in future movies
The Loki TV series that just ended helped Marvel explain its MCU plans for the near future. Nothing is off the table at this point. …
‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ leak spoils the return of a villain everyone hates
Spider-Man: No Way Home has a massive surprise in store for fans this winter, although most people already know what it is. Spider-Man 3 will …
Your WhatsApp logout error isn’t a hack – here’s what happened
Some bad things can happen to your online accounts, WhatsApp included, and it’s very annoying to have to deal with the fallout of a hack. …
Valve wants Steam Deck to run Windows 11
When the Steam Deck reaches your door this winter, it’ll run a preinstalled version of Linux that Valve calls SteamOS. The portable console should run …
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3 promo ad leaked before launch
Samsung just can’t catch a break when it comes to leaks. We’re just a couple of days away from the big Unpacked launch event where …
‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ delay might push back Marvel’s release date
We explained a few days ago that there’s a good reason why there’s no Spider-Man: No Way Home trailer yet. And it might not be …
Huge new ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ leak has crazy Marvel spoilers
We still don’t have any footage for what’s easily the most exciting MCU movie of the year. Spider-Man 3: No Way Home has a release …
This new MacBook Pro leak is going to make Apple fans very happy
The new MacBook Pro models that Apple will release in 2021 will not just include big hardware upgrades. The 14-inch and 16-inch laptops will also …
