Strawberry Moon: How to watch the last supermoon of 2021 this week
The summer is only just beginning in earnest, which means the days are about to get even hotter in the northern hemisphere. This makes going …
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
These new images are our best look at Apple’s leaked iPhone 13 design
All signs point to a mid-September reveal event for this year’s new iPhone, although Apple is far from announcing the iPhone 13 keynote. Last year, …
Breakthrough urine test can detect brain tumors early
The sooner cancer is diagnosed, the higher the chances of survival are for patients because treatment can start immediately. Doctors often look for markers that …
A massive ‘Loki’ spoiler might be hiding in plain sight
We’re one day away from the premiere of Loki episode 3, which will launch on Disney+ early on Wednesday. Needless to say, speculation surrounding the …
Google app keeps crashing on Android and taking out other apps – here’s how to fix it
We always tell you to install the latest operating system and app updates on iPhone and Android to enjoy the newest features and ensure that …
Rumor suggests chip shortage will not delay iPhone 13 launch
The iPhone 13 is easily one of this year’s most anticipated phone series, with Apple expected to sell massive numbers of iPhone 13 units in …
China has once again tanked the entire cryptocurrency market
When Elon Musk isn’t busy manipulating the cryptocurrency market, China is happy to do so in his place. In a repeat of what we witnessed …
This is one of Google’s most popular apps, but delete it if you value privacy
Google didn’t surprise anyone when it stopped updating its mobile apps on iOS in late 2020. Apple had just rolled the new app privacy labels …
Every messaging app should steal this amazing new Google Messages feature
Google needed a few years and a few failures to come up with a messaging app that can finally rival the iMessage experience on Apple’s …
Could Loki be responsible for the most amazing scene in ‘Endgame’?
Marvel’s Loki series is the talk of the town, and we’ve only watched two of the six episodes from this first season. There’s massive interest …
This bizarre iPhone bug can permanently disable your Wi-Fi
Joining public Wi-Fi networks you don’t trust is a practice you should teach yourself to avoid to improve your privacy. Even when getting on the …
OnePlus is now a part of Oppo
Chinese conglomerate BBK owns several smartphone makers in the country, including Iqoo, OnePlus, Oppo, Vivo, and Realme. Android fans in western markets are more than …
‘Loki’ might’ve already solved one of Marvel’s biggest MCU mysteries
We’ve only seen two episodes from Marvel’s newest MCU TV show for Disney+, but Loki is already more captivating than WandaVision and The Falcon and …
New fossil discovery just revealed the biggest land mammal ever to walk the Earth
Earth always finds new ways to surprise us, and the latest episode was just written in China, where a team of paleontologists has discovered what’s …
Google hid a brilliant ‘Stranger Things 4’ spoiler in an ad for Gmail’s big update
Last week, Google announced a major upgrade for Gmail that could impact everything we do online. Google gave more than three billion Gmail users free …
New leak details Samsung’s most exciting foldable smartphones yet
Samsung is doing things differently when it comes to new flagship smartphone releases. The Galaxy S21 models that launched in early 2021 will not be …
Breakthrough study suggests it might be impossible to reverse aging
Life expectancy has increased dramatically in the past few hundred years, as humans have improved living conditions and medical treatments. However, living longer isn’t the …
Samsung’s biggest Galaxy Fold 3 upgrades might have leaked
Samsung plans to unveil two foldable phones in early August and launch them in stores by the end of the month. These are the highly …
iPhone 14 might get a major chip upgrade, according to reports
The iPhone’s most important competitive advantage over Android rivals remains Apple’s custom silicon. Every year, benchmark and real-time use comparisons highlight the iPhone’s considerable advantage …
Apple Watch users keep dialing 911 in their sleep
The Apple Watch is often credited for saving people’s lives, whether it’s by detecting an abnormal heart rate or an accidental fall, or even by …
People are freaking out about this revelation from ‘Loki’ episode 2
We’re still wrapping our heads about everything that has happened in Loki so far, as the first two episodes already delivered plenty of food for …
Google might copy Apple’s newest hit product
Apple launched a brand new product this year that sold out quickly after becoming available for preorder, the oft-rumored AirTag tracker that has a unique …
Facebook says its AI can detect deepfakes and identify their origin
Artificial intelligence (AI) has advanced to a point where computers can be taught to create “deepfakes” by combining authentic images and videos. We’ve seen some …
The iPhone 12 is dominating the 5G market, despite Apple’s delayed entry
When the first 5G phones launched in the first half of 2019, iPhone 11 rumors were already saying that Apple wouldn’t release a 5G phone …
New Pixel 6 leak hints at an exciting camera upgrade
If all goes according to plan, Google should unveil the Pixel 6 in late September o early October, which is the usual launch window for …
Google’s next big project could give Duolingo a run for its money
Google’s range of software already does a great job translating foreign languages, from text in images to news articles. Depending on what product you use, …
We’ll explain the most puzzling thing that happened in ‘Loki’ episode 2
We’ve now seen one-third of Marvel’s Loki TV show, as two of the six episodes planned for this Loki adventure are available for streaming on …
Leica launched its first Android phone with a revolutionary new camera
Previously known for its mobile partnership with Huawei, camera maker Leica is apparently looking to go in a different direction. After reports said a few …
Tim Cook just explained why you can’t install any app you want on iPhone
Unlike other computers that let users install any applications they desire, the iPhone and iPad can only get apps from a single place, at least …
New Honor 50 phones will support Google’s Android apps
Former Huawei subsidiary Honor announced on Wednesday a phone that looks remarkably similar to the Android flagship that Huawei can’t yet launch, at least when …
