Google Chrome is about to get a great new feature for sharing links
Google Chrome faces well-deserved criticism about how it handles computer resources, which can significantly impact battery life on laptops. Google also plans to implement new …
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
Facebook’s controversial WhatsApp data collection policy is causing big problems
Facebook’s WhatsApp privacy policy problems are far from over, as regulators in Europe are looking to curb the company’s ability to collect user data from …
Emily Blunt finally responds to rumors about Marvel’s ‘Fantastic Four’ reboot
The Krasinski-Blunt rollercoaster ride continues with another development from none other than the popular Hollywood actress herself. Marvel fans dying to see the Fantastic Four …
Google plans a key upgrade for the Pixel
After a less than exciting Pixel 5, Google is expected to offer buyers at least one significant upgrade with the Pixel 6 this year. Google …
First M1 iPad Pro benchmarks are a nightmare for Intel and Android
Many people expected the new iPad Pro to feature a variation of the A14 Bionic chip in the iPhone 12 series. Apple would use an …
OnePlus co-founder’s new company Nothing will challenge AirPods with its first product
Nothing is the name of a new tech start-up from OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei. It wasn’t clear what Nothing would be making until Tuesday, when …
Meet the new laptops with Intel’s 11th-gen Tiger Lake H-series chips
Intel on Tuesday announced the high-end next-gen laptop chips that will compete against Apple’s M1 MacBooks. The new Intel Core H-series processors, called Tiger Lake-H, …
‘Venom 2’ isn’t in the MCU, but it does have Spider-Man teasers
Sony released the first trailer for Venom: Let There Be Carnage, showing that we can indeed expect plenty of carnage from this sequel. And there’s …
iPhone 13 leak teases big upgrades Apple fans will love – and one they might not like
We saw several iPhone 13 leaks a few weeks ago that detailed the next-gen iPhone’s design changes. The iPhone 13 will come in four distinct …
Facebook will finally tell you to read news articles before you share them
Social media can be a source of toxic fake news meant to polarize users and manipulate public opinion. Facebook is at the heart of the …
Intel just launched its next-gen laptop chips to compete against Apple’s M1 MacBooks
If there’s anything Intel stood out for so far this year, that’s the massive ad campaign that targeted the M1 MacBooks. Intel went out of …
Pentagon considers using AI-controlled drones and robots in combat
The future of warfare might involve advanced artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms that would have the ability and authority to assess situations and engage enemies without …
This simple trick could change the way smartphone cameras work
When it comes to smartphone design, we’ve been in a holding pattern for at least a couple of years, as we’re waiting for handset makers …
What happens if you don’t accept Facebook’s new WhatsApp privacy policy?
Facebook planned a massive WhatsApp privacy policy change for February 8th that would allow it to collect e-commerce data from WhatsApp users in specific markets. …
This might be our first look at Apple’s totally redesigned M2 MacBook Air
A well-known leaker who accurately revealed that Apple’s next iMac would come in various new colors said a few days ago that Apple is working …
Marvel fans are going nuts over this new ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ spoiler
Marvel and Sony will deliver the most exciting Spider-Man story made to date later this year, and that’s only possible because the stars are finally …
Top leaker spoils another big upgrade coming to 2023 iPhones
This year’s iPhone series isn’t expected to deliver significant changes compared to last year. The 2021 iPhone is often referred to as iPhone 13, although …
We now know when Samsung is launching the Galaxy Z Fold 3, Flip 3, and a new S21 model
For the first time since 2011, Samsung won’t have a new Galaxy Note in stores this year. Samsung blamed the chip shortage for the phone’s …
This incredible new feature might come to the Apple Watch Series 7
Apple will launch the new Apple Watch Series 7 later this year alongside its upcoming iPhone 13 handsets. Apple has been upgrading the Watch’s health …
We might finally know when Marvel’s epic ‘Avengers 5’ movie is coming
We’ve been wondering what Avengers 5 will be about and when it’ll be released since the moment Steve Rogers had his dance with Peggy Carter …
These ingenious iPhone wallpapers ensure your battery never dies
The image above shows three iPhone 12 units, each featuring three different wallpapers. But upon closer inspection, you’d realize it’s the same iPhone 12 device …
Anthony Mackie just hinted at a mysterious new Marvel movie
Sam Wilson is Captain America — that much is clear after the Falcon and the Winter Soldier finale. The heroes know it, the villains know …
Report says Facebook’s creepy data collection lets Big Pharma target your illness
Facebook is at the center of two different privacy issues that have the same thing in common: Facebook appears to want unchecked access to your …
Facebook admits defeat over controversial WhatsApp privacy policy
Facebook shocked WhatsApp users in early 2021 with a prompt asking them to accept a new privacy policy to allow WhatsApp to share more data …
Scary Qualcomm vulnerability might have let hackers spy on Android users
Check Point Research (CPR) security researchers have discovered a significant security vulnerability in a Qualcomm chip found inside hundreds of millions of Android handsets. The …
A plot leak from an exciting new Avenger movie might have some big spoilers
Thor: Love and Thunder will be the fourth installment in the Thor franchise, extending the series beyond most of the trilogies that have been established …
A leaker might’ve spoiled Apple’s biggest MacBook Air design update in years
Leaks preceding Apple’s mid-April virtual press conference claimed that the next iMac would be available in a variety of color options, reminiscent of early iMac …
Report shows Apple’s new iPhone anti-tracking feature is devastating for Facebook
Apple rolled out iOS 14.5 a few weeks ago, which brings over a highly-anticipated privacy feature. App Tracking Transparency (ATT) forces developers to ask for …
Apple forced Google to copy a great iPhone privacy feature
When the mandatory app privacy labels started rolling on in the App Store a few months ago, Facebook launched a massive anti-Apple campaign, accusing the …
Samsung’s OLED laptops have another key advantage over the competition
Samsung teased its new OLED screens for laptops early in January, revealing the components it will equip various notebooks with this year. It took Samsung …
