All Galaxy S25 models will get the ultra-powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, not just the Ultra
We’re about three months away from the Galaxy S25 launch, but Samsung’s next big flagship phone is already popping up in all sorts of leaks. …
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.
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Family sues after teen obsessed with Character.AI commits suicide
Character.AI is a $1 billion AI startup founded by two former Google engineers. After leaving Google to start the company, Character.AI cofounders Noam Shazeer and …
Apple exec pulls back the curtain on some of Apple Intelligence’s inner workings
The iPhone 16‘s signature feature is, without a doubt, Apple Intelligence. That’s what the iPhone 16 marketing is all about. However, that signature feature is …
Thunderbolts* title might be a mind-blowing surprise you didn’t see coming
Thunderbolts* comes out on May 2nd, 2025, which means we have more than six months to go until we finally learn what that asterisk in …
First details about Christopher Nolan’s mysterious new Tom Holland movie might’ve leaked
Interstellar, Inception, The Dark Knight trilogy, and Tenet are some of Christopher Nolan’s movies that I keep rewatching. And I’ll buy a ticket to any …
Why Samsung fans should be excited for next year’s Galaxy Z Fold 7
I can’t blame you if you like the Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition foldable that Samsung launched in Korea earlier this week. It’s thinner and …
The weirdest thing just happened to my iPhone 16 Plus
Some iPhone 16 Pro users have discovered a truly annoying bug, the kind that you wouldn’t want to see on any premium device, let alone …
Vision Pro and AI can turn your home into a Star Trek-like Holodeck
I might not have purchased an Apple Vision Pro yet, but I still think about the spatial computer and the possibilities it promises. I also …
Apple Intelligence might be 2 years behind ChatGPT, but I’m willing to wait
Apple Intelligence is the main reason to buy the iPhone 16 right now. That’s what Apple is using to advertise its new smartphone lineup, despite …
Daredevil: Born Again Disney+ release date announced – watch the leaked trailer
When Agatha All Along wraps up in a few weeks, it’ll be the last Disney Plus MCU show of 2024. But the good news is …
An iPhone SE 4 Plus sounds great, but I don’t trust this leak
The iPhone SE 4 could turn out to be one of the most exciting iPhone models Apple has made in years. Yes, it’ll look like …
$2,000 Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition slim foldable is official, but you can’t really buy it
The Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition, the ultra-slim Galaxy Z Fold 6 variant Samsung foldable that was rumored to launch in late 2024, is finally …
I tested the Apple Watch app users say can ‘predict if you’ll get sick’
I’m a big fan of wearables like the Apple Watch, as I rely on these devices to track my health and fitness around the clock. …
Chatbot hack shows why you shouldn’t trust AI with your personal data
I told you from the early days of ChatGPT that you should avoid giving the chatbot data that’s too personal. First, companies like OpenAI might …
Tom Holland provided an exciting update about Spider-Man 4
Why is it taking so long? It’s almost November 2024, and we still don’t have an announcement for the Spider-Man 4 release date. When will …
iPad mini 7 benchmarks show the tiny tablet is incredibly powerful
Apple unveiled the iPad mini 7 earlier this week, which I consider an amazing upgrade over its predecessor even though it’s practically identical to the …
ChatGPT app for Windows is now available, with a few big caveats
OpenAI unveiled the first ChatGPT desktop app back in May when it unveiled GPT-4o and Advanced Voice Mode. However, the app was limited to Macs …
iPhone 16 battery drain bug is affecting users for reasons unknown
I covered iPhone 16 battery life extensively since Apple unveiled the phone, so I know all four models should offer decent-to-great battery life. Battery life …
Brilliant Galaxy Z Fold 6 SE ad reveals ultra-thin foldable’s launch date
Reports earlier this week said Samsung would launch the Galaxy Z Fold 6 SE on October 25th. That’s about a month later than expected but …
Android 15 is rolling out now, but the Galaxy S24 won’t get it until next year
This has been an unusual year for Android updates, as Google decided to launch the Pixel 9 phones in August rather than October. Google wanted …
M4 Macs are coming soon, and now there’s new evidence
The M4 MacBook Pro has been selling on the black market for a few weeks, with at least two YouTubers posting unboxing videos of the …
iPad mini 7’s A17 Pro chip isn’t quite the same as the iPhone 15 Pro
Apple unveiled the iPad mini 7 earlier this week, giving its smallest tablet the performance bump needed to support Apple Intelligence. That’s the iPad mini …
If one rumor about Spider-Man in Avengers: Secret Wars is true, I hope it’s this one
Spider-Man will be a key Avenger in the upcoming Doomsday and Secret Wars crossovers. We don’t need any big plot leaks to know that. The …
iPad mini 7’s $499 price tag is incredible news for the iPhone SE 4
Apple surprised everyone earlier this week with a low-key iPad mini 7 announcement. We knew the tablet update was coming, and we knew that it …
How to use Google’s AI-powered Theft Detection Lock in Android
I’m a big fan of data security in a world where hacks happen constantly, with complex account takeover scams now assisted by AI. It’s not …
New Samsung Galaxy AI feature might mean you never need to open the settings app again
The Settings app of any smartphone is a nightmare we all have to deal with on a regular basis. I say that as a longtime …
What the iPad mini 7 tells us about Apple’s unreleased M4 MacBook Pro
Apple on Tuesday unveiled the iPad mini 7 out of the blue. We knew an update to Apple’s smallest iPad was coming, but the expectation …
This Apple AI study suggests ChatGPT and other chatbots can’t actually reason
Companies like OpenAI and Google will tell you that the next big step in generative AI experiences is almost here. ChatGPT’s big o1-preview upgrade is …
Galaxy Fold 6 SE’s release date and price might have leaked
We expected Samsung to unveil the Galaxy Z Fold 6 SE in late September and start selling it in select markets. That didn’t happen, but …
I have 2 big problems with the Apple Watch Series 10
Two weeks ago, I upgraded from the 40mm Apple Watch SE 2 to the 42mm Apple Watch Series 10. The new wearable has been amazing, …
