iPhone 16 might fix the worst thing about the iPhone 15 Pro
A new iPhone 16 report from a reputable source seems to confirm a design detail that first leaked back in November. Apple has developed a …
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
Medicine for astronauts might expire before the first mission to Mars concludes
We want to boldly go where humanity has never gone before: Mars. A manned mission to the red planet will happen once we’ve gone back …
Deadpool & Wolverine cameos and spoilers are leaking after the premiere
On the day Marvel hosted the big Deadpool & Wolverine world premiere, we learned something some people might have suspected all along. The bonanza of …
Samsung is working on ‘radically different’ Galaxy AI phones
Samsung unveiled two foldable phones that also happen to be Galaxy AI phones. That is, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 …
An even thinner Galaxy Z Fold 6 Slim is on the way, but with a twist you won’t like
It’s your last day to preorder the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 and get the various perks Samsung is offering. These …
This is the iPhone you should buy once the iPhone 16 launches, if you’re on a budget
I told you a few days ago that there’s only one type of iPhone to buy right now if you don’t want to wait for …
Robert Downey Jr. could return as this villain in future Avengers movies
We’re only a few days away from the Deadpool 3 premiere. The sequel will show us how Marvel brought Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) to the MCU …
Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro review: Not quite AirPods Pro rivals, and not ready for prime time
Samsung unveiled two new wireless earphone models during its Unpacked press event last week: Galaxy Buds 3 and Galaxy Buds 3 Pro. The Korean giant …
ChatGPT’s GPT-4o mini upgrade is a game-changer: Everything you need to know
If you’ve somehow avoided using ChatGPT until now, there’s a new reason to try it out. OpenAI launched a new lightweight AI model primarily targeting …
Microsoft releases CrowdStrike fix for the massive worldwide Windows PC outage
Everyone was minding their business on Friday when they discovered their flight was delayed, their bank wasn’t working, or the hospital couldn’t offer certain services. …
Remarkable new solar-powered drones can fly forever without landing
No matter how cool, versatile, or sophisticated drones might be, they all suffer from the same problem: Limited flight time. They can only do so …
Some Pixel 9 Pro preorders will come with a mysterious gift
Google will launch the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, and Pixel 9 Pro Fold on August 13th, but the company couldn’t …
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 review: Flipping a true flagship
This year, Samsung delivered two radically different approaches with the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6. The new Fold is the foldable …
Galaxy Buds 3 Pro release date postponed over quality issues
Samsung unveiled several wearables at its Unpacked event in Paris over a week ago, including the new Galaxy Buds 3 Pro and Galaxy Buds 3. …
Avengers 5 might ditch Kang and focus on the X-Men
Questionable leaks from late 2019 said that Marvel was working on a future Avengers vs. X-Men project, with Hugh Jackman returning to his beloved Wolverine …
This common blood thinner can be an antidote to deadly cobra venom
A breakthrough discovery from a team of scientists scattered around the globe might soon help prevent death from exposure to cobra venom and other snake …
Crazy leak says Galaxy Z Fold 7 might be as thin as a Galaxy S24 when folded
The Galaxy Z Fold 6 is available for preorder ahead of its July 24th release date, and it’s a foldable you should consider if you …
There’s only one iPhone you should buy right now
It’s mid-July, and we’re about two months away from the iPhone 16 launch. Many people will tell you now’s not the time to buy an …
Scientists figured out why some people don’t lose weight even when they work out
If you’re struggling to lose weight despite exercising regularly, you will be happy to hear there’s a new study that might have solved the mystery. …
ChatGPT’s Strawberry update could let the chatbot do research on its own
ChatGPT is the generative AI chatbot I use the most, and I also happen to pay for the Plus subscription, even though the free tier …
This might be how the iPhone 17 Slim gets so slim
The iPhone 16 will deliver an important size change for the Pro models. The iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max will be slightly larger …
This is Google’s Pixel 9 Pro Fold
Google will unveil four Pixel phones on August 13th, marking a big change from previous Pixel launches. That is, the event is happening two months …
New M5 MacBook leak might also tell us when Apple’s M4 generation will launch
Apple has done things differently when it comes to launching computers running on its latest silicon. The M3 MacBook Pro models launched several months ahead …
Breakthrough diabetes cure might restore insulin production and reverse illness
Diabetes isn’t curable because of the cells that produce insulin, the hormone key to helping the body break down blood sugar. These are the beta …
Deadpool 3 preview reportedly coming to Disney+ soon
The Deadpool & Wolverine press tour is in full swing. Disney and Marvel are pulling out all the stops ahead of the film’s July 26th …
Google’s Pixel 9 might ship with a free year of Gemini Advanced
Generative AI is the reason to buy a new smartphone this year; there’s no question about it. Samsung started the trend with Galaxy AI on …
A big Google Maps redesign is rolling out now – see it here
Google has quietly started rolling out a big user interface redesign to Google Maps, although Android users will get it before it reaches the iPhone. …
iOS 18 has a new lost photo recovery feature you’ll hopefully never have to use
Apple just rolled out iOS 18 public beta 1. You can finally test iOS 18 on your iPhone if that’s been what you’ve been dying …
Google Gemini AI might be reading your private Google Drive files
If you’re a Google Gemini user, it’s time to review the privacy settings for Google’s AI chatbot. It looks like Gemini might have access to …
Samsung’s Vision Pro rival might not launch until 2025
Samsung invited Google and Qualcomm to the Galaxy S23 Unpacked event in early February 2023 to tease the “next XR experience” the three companies were …
