Amazon Halo will use your phone’s camera to score your ‘Movement Health’
Launched last summer, Amazon Halo is the company’s health and fitness tracker that competes directly against the Apple Watch. Unlike other wearables, the Halo doesn’t …
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.
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WhatsApp is about to get a new feature that every user wants
WhatsApp has had a terrible year so far, dominated by news detailing the new privacy policy update that forced users to agree to share more …
Internal emails reveal Apple’s unreleased Mac Tablet and 15-inch MacBook Air
“There are a thousand no’s for every yes,” said Apple during WWDC 2013’s opening video some eight years ago, in an especially relevant introduction. That’s …
Google plans more Android privacy, but it’s nothing like Apple’s controversial anti-tracking on iPhones
Apple released two great privacy features in iOS 14. The amount of opposition the company received from Facebook in the past few months is a …
If you’re an Avengers fan, you need to see this unbelievable MCU timeline
There are two ways to experience Marvel’s Cinematic Universe, and most fans are already getting the most straightforward version. That’s watching the films in theaters …
New MacBook Pro announcement reportedly coming at WWDC 2021
Apple is widely expected to announce the high-end 2021 MacBook Pro models at some point soon, although leakers are split on the notebooks’ actual in-store …
iOS 14.7 beta 2 testers report SIM issues on iPhone
Apple just rolled out iOS 14.7 beta 2 to developers’ iPhones and its iPadOS 14.7 beta 2 equivalent that runs on iPads. That’s just a …
Apple Watch and Fitbit users with heart conditions are more likely to get medical procedures
Since the arrival of the Apple Watch six years ago, we’ve seen countless stories about the wearable saving someone’s life. The smartwatch features various health …
Samsung has reportedly started building the Galaxy Z Fold 3
The Galaxy Z Fold 3 is one of the three new Samsung flagships set to launch in August, but it’s by far the most exciting …
Huawei admits that it’s struggling to launch the new P50 flagship phone
Huawei unveiled HarmonyOS on Wednesday, its newest operating system that will run on a variety of devices, including smartphones, tablets, wearables, and other smart devices. …
An insider might’ve just leaked the entire plot from ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’
Spider-Man: No Way Home will be the fourth and final MCU film of 2021, assuming the current schedule doesn’t see any additional changes. As it …
Huawei unveiled its new OS that will replace Google’s Android
When Huawei found itself unable to do business with US tech companies a couple of years ago, the Chinese handset vendor rolled out a version …
Leaker says Galaxy Note might return next year
Reports leading up to the Galaxy S21 launch said that the Ultra version would be the first Galaxy S flavor to support the S Pen …
The best feature on Google’s foldable Pixel might be made by Samsung
Samsung’s first foldable showed us how far foldable phones had to go. These devices sound great in theory, but the technology isn’t quite where it …
Here’s the surprising device that Apple might revolutionize next
Whenever Apple creates a new product, there’s an expectation that it will revolutionize that industry. It happened with the iPod and iPhone, and Apple has …
Apple reportedly started building M2 chips for its next round of 2021 MacBooks
Apple confirmed rumors last summer that it would produce its own computer chips for Macs, stunning the world by saying that it planned to part …
Amazon will soon share your home Wi-Fi with strangers’ devices – here’s how to opt out
There’s no denying that Amazon operates the most extensive network of smart home products in the world, although using the word “network” to describe it …
Samsung’s first foldable tablet looks amazing in these leaked renders
Samsung will launch two new foldable smartphones this summer: The Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3. The Fold has a foldable screen …
Samsung’s next flagship smartphone will feature high-end AMD graphics
Samsung will soon unveil three new handsets if recent rumors are to be believed. There might not be a new Galaxy Note 21 in stores …
The brand new MacBook Pros might not launch until later this year
A leaker claims the new MacBook Pro will be unveiled next week during the main WWDC 2021 keynote. It’s rare but not unusual to see …
The site that tells you if you were hacked has partnered with the FBI
With major hacks and data breaches happening almost daily, protecting your online accounts and passwords is as important as ever. You should use strong, unique …
This new iPhone 13 leak is terrific news for Apple fans
A series of reports said earlier this week that several companies in Apple’s iPhone supply chain have started manufacturing parts for the iPhone 13 series. …
Marvel just postponed its most mysterious movie of MCU Phase 4
The novel coronavirus pandemic forced movie studios to release their new films on streaming services or to delay theatrical releases, as indoor gatherings were banned. …
This incredible new tech can recharge a smartphone in just 8 minutes
The newest smartphones support insane charging speeds, both when it comes to wired charging and wireless charging. And as has been the case for several …
Intel’s new chips will power the next-gen M1 MacBook Air rivals
Intel announced a few weeks ago the brand new 11th-gen Intel Core H-series processors (Tiger Lake-H) that will power plenty of laptop models this year. …
Unredacted documents reveal how Google tricked users into sharing private data
Google has been adding various privacy improvements to its services and apps in the past few years, but it wasn’t solely out of its own …
Everyone’s talking about this ‘Avengers: Endgame’ plot hole, but we can explain it easily
It’s been more than two years since Marvel stunned the world with Avengers: Endgame, a massive accomplishment for the movie industry and a feat that’s …
Here’s why ‘Secret Invasion’ might be Marvel’s most exciting new show
The fourth phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe will help the studio introduce the next generation of heroes and villains, hopefully building towards another massive …
Ingenuity survived its first near-death experience on Mars
Ingenuity is probably the world’s favorite helicopter — if ever there was one. It’s the first human-made vehicle that flew on Mars, not counting the …
This is the only thing holding the iPhone SE back from destroying midrange Android phones
Starting at $399, the second-generation iPhone SE is one of the best “mid-range” smartphones you can buy. And when I say “mid-range,” I’m talking about …
