Apple finally responds to criticism of controversial iPhone photo-scanning feature
Apple announced a few days ago a series of security initiatives meant to protect children from online predators. The new features will be available in …
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
‘Loki’ star reveals season 2’s focus after that shocking cliffhanger
Loki is the best MCU TV show so far, easily topping WandaVision and The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. That’s not just because Loki (Tom …
Coinbase now offers instant cash withdrawals of up to $100,000
Investing in bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies isn’t for the weak of heart. The digital coins remain highly volatile and prone to large price swings without …
Four big Galaxy Z Fold 3 secrets were just confirmed in a huge leak
We’ve been following Galaxy Z Fold 3 leaks for months now, and we already think we know everything there is to know about Samsung’s next …
Marvel confirmed something about ‘Star Wars’ that some fans might not like
You might have dreamed about Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) pairing up with Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) in a crazy Avengers–Star Wars crossover. It’s certainly …
‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ leaked set photos show the movie’s big villain
Marvel’s MCU Phase 4 is well underway, as three series on Disney+ and Black Widow have already been released. We’re in for three more films …
iPhone 13 launch delays are looking more and more unlikely
We never would have worried about the iPhone 13 series launching on time in the pre-pandemic world. Since 2012, Apple has launched new iPhone models …
New Galaxy Z Fold 3 specs leak reveals a monster Samsung flagship
We’re just a few days away from Samsung’s big 2021 foldables launch event. Yet we think we know everything about the Galaxy Z Fold 3 …
‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ trailer delayed, and you’ll hate the possible reason why
Spider-Man: No Way Home is the fourth MCU film of the year, set for release on December 17th. But it’ll also be the most important …
Rumored Pixel 5a price is the only reason to buy the phone
Google has developed an unusual habit of reacting to Pixel leaks with official announcements. We first saw it a few years ago with the Pixel …
Is Kang the next Thanos? Here’s what the writer of ‘Loki’ has to say
Some of Loki’s best surprises came in the show’s epic finale. Marvel unveiled the real leader of the TVA, and also introduced the multiverse. Better …
Google just launched its first battery-powered Nest Cam and Doorbell
After listing them accidentally on the Google Store earlier this week, Google made its new Nest cameras and doorbell official. The new Google Nest Cam …
Windows 11 upgrades are about to get less confusing
Windows 11 is available in public beta right now. You can install it on your machine and test the redesign and new features. There is …
Marvel’s big ‘No Way Home’ multiverse secret was confirmed by Loki’s lead writer
Loki just revealed the identity of another rising star at Marvel, and we’re not talking about the show’s cast. Head writer Michael Waldron delivered a …
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 3 won’t have stylus support like the Fold 3
The foldable phone is no longer just a gimmicky device targeting a particular niche of the market. Samsung wants the form factor to go mainstream. …
iPhone 13 battery leaks might be the best reason to upgrade
Save for a catastrophic event, there’s nothing to stop Apple from launching the iPhone 13 on time this year. That means a mid-September launch event …
Samsung just launched a new Galaxy Tab to rival the iPad Air
Launched last September alongside the Apple Watch Series 6, the iPad Air was a great surprise. Apple gave the Air a design makeover, bringing the …
Windows 365 trials are now locked because everyone’s swarming to try it
Microsoft brought Windows 10 to the iPad a few weeks ago, in what seemed like an extraordinary feat. However, you don’t actually get to install …
‘No Way Home’ star says this might be Spider-Man’s last MCU movie
There’s never been a Spider-Man movie as exciting as No Way Home in Marvel and Sony’s entire history so far. It’s a combination of factors …
WhatsApp refuses to use Facebook’s creepy encryption-beating tech for targeted ads
The most popular app chat in the world belongs to Facebook, which paid nearly $20 billion for WhatsApp a few years ago. But Facebook isn’t …
The under-screen camera war is heating up with exciting new smartphones
Chinese smartphone maker ZTE launched the Axon 20 5G last year, winning the “world’s first” title for under-screen camera technology. But that wasn’t the kind …
Apple has a crazy idea for getting rid of the iPhone’s notch
Everyone in the mobile industry wants to perfect the smartphone design. Apple is trying to get rid of the iPhone’s notch, just as Android handset …
Leak claims Marvel’s ‘What If…?’ will bring a key character to the MCU
With Loki having unleashed the multiverse in the MCU, the most exciting upcoming show has to be What If…?. It’s not just because it’s the …
This massive ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ plot leak seems like the real deal
Spider-Man: No Way Home hits theaters on December 17th, but Marvel and Sony have not released any footage from it yet. We explained recently why …
Samsung’s official Galaxy Fold 3 prices just leaked
The Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Flip 3 Unpacked event is just over a week away, but that doesn’t mean we’re done with leaks. The …
Pixel 6 Pro price will be quite high – and that’s great news
Google shocked the world on Monday when it quietly launched the Pixel 6 phones. Well, it wasn’t a full launch. We only got official images …
Chrome just got a great 2FA security feature, but only on Android
A few simple practices can reduce the risk of exposing your internet accounts to hackers. You should use a unique password for every account you …
Foldable iPhones might benefit from Apple’s new battery technology
Battery life is one of the most important features of a mobile device, especially the iPhone. That’s because Apple has never attempted to outperform its …
Marvel just explained a surprising link between ‘Shang-Chi’ and ‘Iron Man’
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is the most puzzling Marvel movie launching this year. That’s because its ties to the MCU aren’t …
This Samsung Galaxy Flip 3 price leak is almost too good to be true
Samsung will unveil its 2021 foldables next week during an unprecedented event. For the first time since it introduced the Galaxy Note series, Samsung will …
