Facebook tries to explain the WhatsApp privacy changes one more time
Facebook will place a banner atop WhatsApp to explain the new privacy policy changes coming in mid-May. WhatsApp will share some data with Facebook over, …
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.
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Microsoft Office 2021 launches on Windows and Mac later this year
Microsoft announced that it would launch two one-time purchase versions of Office this year, including Office 2021 and Office LTSC. Office 2021 will target personal …
Nvidia will nerf Ethereum cryptocurrency mining on future GPUs
Nvidia announced on Thursday that its new batch of RTX 3060 GPUs would feature new software that will automatically detect if a user is mining …
Disney+ is about to get more expensive, but here’s how you can pay less
Disney+ will get a massive content boost in certain markets via the new Star service that will feature TV shows and movies from various Disney-owned …
Microsoft’s first major Windows 10 update of 2021 is coming soon – here’s what’s in it
Microsoft announced that its first major Windows 10 update of the year will focus on optimizing the operating system for remote work, rather than delivering …
‘WandaVision’ leak points to a surprising cameo from an MCU villain
WandaVision is expected to deliver at least a couple of surprising cameos before the season is over, according to rumors and teasers. A recent leak …
Leak says Apple is working with Samsung’s top rival to develop a foldable iPhone
Apple is reportedly working with LG Display on developing screens for the foldable iPhone. It’s unclear whether LG Display will mass-produce the screen. Samsung has …
This might be the most exciting new foldable smartphone of 2021
Huawei is about to launch a brand new foldable device, and it released a new Mate X2 teaser to promote the phone’s new design. The …
New ‘WandaVision’ leak suggests the explanations we’ve been waiting for are almost here
WandaVision has only three episodes left to explain the first massive mystery of the MCU. But there’s a new leak that provides more information about …
Duke of Hastings fans won’t like the first ‘Bridgerton’ season 2 spoilers
Netflix has already confirmed that Bridgerton season 2 is in the works. The company revealed a few major spoilers about the upcoming season in recent …
Chrome is making it even easier to manage your endless tabs
Google is working on improving the Chrome tab management experience, with Chrome 88 already featuring a few handy tab-related features. The browser lets users combine …
You’re going to love this new Google Maps feature so much
Google announced two new Google Maps features that should improve navigation experiences for drivers and public transit users. Google Maps will let drivers pay for …
This might be our first look at Apple’s blazing-fast next-gen M1X chip
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Apple will finally offer same-day repairs for some broken iPhone 12 models
The iPhone 12 phones are even more durable than their predecessors and competing devices, according to recent drop tests. However, accidental damage is still possible …
More proof Apple is working on the exciting new iPhone feature everyone’s been asking for
The iPhone 13 is rumored to offer a feature that’s only available on iPad Pro and various Android flagships, a 120Hz refresh rate display. A …
‘Avengers: Endgame’ just had its box office records beaten by a Chinese movie you’ve never heard of
A Chinese movie many have never heard of just beat several Avengers: Endgame’s records at the box office. Detective Chinatown 3 grossed nearly $400 million …
It’s probably time you started paying for LastPass
LastPass announced that subscribers on the free tier would have to choose between desktop-only and mobile-only use rather than enjoying a complete password management experience. …
The release date of Apple’s first foldable iPhone might’ve just leaked
A new rumor says Apple will release its first foldable iPhone in 2023. The handset will reportedly feature a 7.3-inch to 7.6-inch OLED display and …
Mysterious scenes cut from ‘Endgame’ might appear in future Avengers movies
Scenes that ended up getting cut from Avengers: Endgame might show up later in the MCU, the film’s directors said in an interview. When asked …
If your Apple Watch has this problem, Apple might fix it for free
Apple announced a new free repair program for the Apple Watch, as some devices would not recharge after reaching Power Reserve mode. A very small …
Leak says this is Samsung’s first flagship with an invisible camera hidden under the screen
According to a leaker, the Galaxy Z Fold 3 might be the first Samsung flagship with a selfie camera placed under the display. Samsung already …
Some of the biggest changes in Android 12 have already leaked
Google’s Android 12 Developer Preview release date must be near, as a series of reports have just detailed the main changes coming to the new …
The worst thing about ‘WandaVision’ is about to be fixed
One of the main criticisms of WandaVision so far concerns the length of the episodes. The first six episodes have a runtime of about 30 …
Galaxy S21 Ultra vs. iPhone 12 Pro Max speed test: The results might surprise you
A Galaxy S21 Ultra vs. iPhone 12 Pro Max speed test compares the new Snapdragon 888 processor’s performance against Apple’s A14 Bionic. Both processors are …
It cost this man $10,000 to get decent internet service from AT&T
A 90-year-old man from California paid more than $10,000 on Wall Street Journal ads in early February to complain about the quality of his AT&T …
iPhone 13 leaker teases major display and camera upgrades
According to a leaker, the iPhone 13 series will feature minimal design changes compared to the iPhone 12. But some of the new devices will …
Samsung just launched a new phone with insane battery life
Samsung unveiled a battery phone like no other, the Galaxy F62, which features a 7,000 mAh battery and specs similar to what you’d expect from …
‘Avengers: Endgame’ directors finally addressed the biggest lingering mystery
Captain America’s fate at the Avengers: Endgame stirred up controversy among fans, who disagreed on the timeline that Steve Rogers settled in. Endgame directors Anthony …
Researchers may have found a miracle cure for baldness
A team of researchers from Japan might have discovered the cure for baldness. The RIKEN Center for Biosystems Dynamics Research used stem cells and a …
A massive leak might explain one of the biggest ‘WandaVision’ mysteries
The sixth episode of WandaVision premiered on Disney+ on Friday, confirming several big leaks that appeared online in recent weeks. As WandaVision advances, the mystery …
