Researchers found a new way iPhones and Apple Watches can save lives
The Apple Watch is often credited with saving lives. It’s usually the heart sensors which passively monitor heart activity that trigger warnings, leading to life-saving …
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
An exciting ‘Star Wars’ rumor was just shut down by one of Marvel’s Avengers
Luke Skywalker died in Star Wars: The Last Jedi after helping the rebels overcome remnants of the Empire one last time. Disney seemed to be …
A bug acquired the DNA of a toxic plant, and now it’s running rampant
Over the course of the pandemic, the novel coronavirus has morphed into new variants that have featured genetic changes capable of altering its behavior. Whether …
Xiaomi might be working on an electric car to launch before Apple
Apple Car rumors began resurfacing late last year. Suddenly, Apple’s purported plans to launch an autonomous electric vehicle of its own design were featured in …
‘Bridgerton’ fans are going nuts over this dub swap video Netflix made
Bridgerton, the period piece that Shonda Rhimes’s Shondaland constructed for Netflix, has been a massive success for the streaming service. Launched during Christmas weekend last …
A top leaker might’ve just revealed pricing for a first-of-its-kind Apple product
Contrary to expectations, Apple has not announced any new products in March, a month that Apple uses regularly for new product refreshes and press conferences. …
Huge ‘Falcon and the Winter Soldier’ leak might spoil the show’s ending
The second The Falcon and the Winter Soldier episode is now streaming on Disney+, continuing the story right where we left off after the premiere. …
Google wants your Android phone to be the key to everything in your life
Regardless of operating preferences or allegiances, the smartphone is the most important computing device for most people. We use phones for a lot more stuff …
Consumer Reports: iPhone 12 Pro Max is the best iPhone you can buy
Despite launching later than supposed to, and despite the premium prices, the iPhone 12 devices saw tremendous sales so far, fueling in part Apple’s record …
India wants Facebook to track every single WhatsApp message
Ever since devices and apps offering full encryption became popular with consumers, governments around the world have attempted to pass laws forcing companies to break …
Xiaomi’s first foldable device might feature a liquid lens camera
The US government crippled Huawei’s ability to manufacture and sell smartphones with the 2019 ban that prevented the Chinese smartphone vendor from conducting business with …
Dyson’s new vacuum can see, hear, and count all the tiny dust particles in your home
The cordless vacuum experts at Dyson have released a brand new device that has a few novel features the rest of the industry will likely …
‘Falcon and the Winter Soldier’ showrunner teases the show’s exciting villain
It’s Thursday again, which means we’re less than a day away from brand new MCU content. This time around, we’re looking at The Falcon and …
Google Assistant is getting a major Memory upgrade
There’s no question that Google Assistant is one of the main advantages Android has over iPhone. The voice assistant also comes in handy on smart …
The cheaper OnePlus 9 model you’ve been waiting for is finally official
Just like we warned you before they were launched, the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro are more expensive handsets you’d expect from this particular …
Lime is making it easier than ever to grab a scooter
Grabbing a Lime scooter ride is now easier than ever, as the scooter-sharing company announced new features to improve the renting and payment experience. Users …
Apple’s M1 chips might just be the beginning of Intel’s nightmare
Apple just launched its first custom processor for computers. The M1 chip is similar to the A-series processors inside the iPhone and iPad, and it …
Disney quietly revealed a surprise Marvel movie coming in 2022
It finally happened: Disney revealed the fate of Black Widow. The movie was supposed to open in early May after its initial delay, but the …
iPad Pro processor leak teases massive performance gains
Apple might launch several new products in early April if recent rumors are to be believed, including brand new iPad models. The iPad Pro is …
Qualcomm is making a Nintendo Switch clone of its own
The PS5 and Xbox Series X were two of the most highly anticipated products of 2020, but Nintendo won the console wars last year. The …
Viral TikTok conspiracy theory claims humans lived on Mars and nuked it red
Mars is the next planet that humans will explore. NASA and SpaceX are both working towards putting a man on the red planet. One day, …
Apple might be working on an Apple Watch with a foldable display
The Apple Watch has had almost the same design since the first-generation model that launched in 2015. The smartwatch comes in two sizes, both featuring …
Android 12 adds a great privacy feature iPhone owners will recognize
Apple’s relentless push for better privacy and security features for iPhone has forced Google to follow suit. Google has been ramping up its own efforts …
Samsung to launch a double-folding phone later this year
A few days ago, Samsung warned investors and fans that the current chip shortage might prevent it from launching a new Galaxy Note smartphone this …
‘Falcon and the Winter Soldier’ is the most watched Disney+ original premiere so far
Disney+ might have surpassed 100 million subscribers a few weeks ago, but Disney’s streaming service is still relatively young, especially when it comes to original …
Top insider leaks more details about Apple’s mixed reality glasses
A series of reports from separate sources claimed in the past few months that Apple is working on at least two individual smart glasses that …
There’s an easy fix for the Android apps that keep crashing on your phone
If you’ve found yourself unable to use some of the apps that you frequently open on your Android phone because they kept crashing, you are …
Marvel might have revealed Captain America’s fate in ‘Falcon’
The credits don’t roll on Avengers: Endgame until Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) has his dance with Peggy Carter (Hayley Atwell). After patching things up with …
Google’s latest announcement could be huge news for the Pixel
About a year ago, there were already plenty of Pixel 5 rumors floating around. We had heard that the phone would feature a mid-range processor …
HomePod mini has a secret feature Apple hasn’t activated yet
Launched last year, the $99 HomePod mini turned out to be a much bigger success for Apple than the larger and more expensive HomePod. Apple …
