How ChatGPT users will benefit from the Apple AI deal even if they don’t have iPhones
Having ChatGPT integrated into iOS 18 will be a big deal for iPhone users. Apple’s language models can’t currently offer chatbot functionality on par with …
Chris Smith has been covering consumer electronics ever since the iPhone revolutionized the industry in 2008. When he’s not writing about the most recent tech news for BGR, he brings his entertainment expertise to Marvel’s Cinematic Universe and other blockbuster franchises.
Outside of work, you’ll catch him streaming almost every new movie and TV show release as soon as it's available.
Articles by Chris Smith
This mysterious AI-powered device might be Apple’s most exciting new release of 2024
Fans of the Apple TV hardware still have to wait for an upgrade, and if you think you’re getting a TV box that can support …
Iron Man AI plot hole in Avengers: Endgame is heartbreaking, but it’s not really a plot hole
We’re halfway through 2024, and the only Marvel movie coming out this year is Deadpool & Wolverine, which is about three weeks away. There haven’t …
Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6 leaks reveal all the specs of Samsung’s 2024 foldables
Samsung’s second big launch event of the year is scheduled for July 10th in Paris. The Korean giant will unveil the Galaxy Z Fold 6 …
How Apple Intelligence can make the iPhone SE 4 an even bigger nightmare for Android
With every iPhone SE 4 rumor that popped up, I told you the new budget iPhone Apple is working on will be an exciting upgrade. …
Early Deadpool 3 screening confirms massive spoilers and cameos
We’re three weeks away from the premiere of Deadpool & Wolverine, a film that will likely break some records, at least for the Deadpool franchise. …
Leak says Google Pixel 9 will get an AI feature like Microsoft’s controversial Recall
This will be the first year Google launches new Pixel phones before Apple’s next-generation iPhones hit stores. The Pixel 9 event is scheduled for August …
Proton Docs brings end-to-end encryption to online document editing
If you’ve been dreaming about an end-to-end encrypted alternative to Google Docs and Microsoft 365, your wish has just been granted. Swiss software developer Proton …
New leak confirms iPhone 16’s powerful new A18 chips
Apple made a big change to iPhone processors in 2022. This was the first year the non-Pro and Pro iPhones featured different chips. The iPhone …
Someone got ChatGPT to reveal its secret instructions from OpenAI
We often talk about ChatGPT jailbreaks because users keep trying to pull back the curtain and see what the chatbot can do when freed from …
Fluid AI Assistant is so much better than ChatGPT in one key way
Since ChatGPT dropped in late 2022, we have made significant progress in deploying AI software on our devices. Generative AI powers new features in all …
Pixel 9 hands-on video just appeared 6 weeks too early
For some reason, Google moved up this year’s Pixel launch event by about two months. Instead of mid-October, we’ll get the Pixel 9 phones in …
Apple Intelligence might get me to buy an iPhone 16 Pro, but it’s about more than just AI
With less than three months to go until the iPhone 16 comes out, there’s a report detailing Apple’s purported chip orders with TSMC for the …
Scrapped Deadpool 3 credits scene cameo might’ve leaked
One of the great things about Deadpool 3 is that it’s the first MCU movie in a long time whose full plot remains unknown. It’s …
Apple Intelligence is free, but premium AI features may need a paid subscription
Before Apple unveiled Apple Intelligence at WWDC 2024, I said Apple AI should generally be free to iPhone users, laying out all the reasons why …
Apple’s next Vision Pro might be cheaper because of this compromise
Apple has started expanding the Vision Pro’s reach, with several Asian countries receiving the spatial computer last week. A few European markets are about to …
Of course the iPhone 17 and iOS 19 are already in development
Picture this scenario: the newest iPhone just launched, and you’re waiting for it to be delivered to your door on the late-September release date, but …
Creepy self-healing artificial human skin might make robots look friendlier
We’ve all seen the movies: robots that look and behave like humans are among us, and chaos ensues. Most of the time, it’s some sort …
Study: These are the foods to eat to reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes
I often joke that I’m on my way to type 2 diabetes because of genetics. My love for ice cream will also play a role …
New Avengers 5, Secret Wars, and Avengers 7 plot leaks shed light on the end of the Multiverse Saga
Avengers 5, which is still known as The Kang Dynasty, and Avengers: Secret Wars have not been delayed again despite expectations for that to happen. …
Scientists developed a pill that can prevent noise-induced hearing loss
Exposure to loud noise is a risk factor for hearing loss. That’s why it’s great to see smart devices like the iPhone and AirPods notify …
iPhone 16 Pro Max may feature new battery tech that won’t be in other 2024 iPhones
I’m a European who isn’t happy with the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) and its impact on the future of the iPhone. But the EU …
Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 leaked images are our best look yet
We’re less than two weeks from the launch event of Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6. The Korean giant is already hyping …
More YouTube Premium plans are coming, but will they be cheaper?
Like other streaming options out there, YouTube Premium has been getting more expensive in recent years. Separately, Google has been trying to put a stop …
Surprise Fantastic Four plot reveal might tie it to Doctor Strange 2
It’s finally happening. The Fantastic Four will start shooting in about a month, something Marvel president Kevin Feige confirmed on a new Marvel podcast. That’s …
Breakthrough use of camera footage and AI might help detect drunk drivers and prevent accidents
Researchers from Edith Cowan University (ECU) in Australia might have developed a game-changing technology that could help save lives on the road. They created a …
Nothing’s new phone will be even cheaper than the Phone 2a
Nothing confirmed recently that it won’t launch the Phone 3 flagship this year, dispelling speculation that a new flagship from the British smartphone vendor might …
Amazon may take on Temu and Shein with a new Chinese discount store
If you’ve been secretly wishing for Amazon to feature incredibly cheap products like the ones you can order on AliExpress, Temu, and Shein, you might …
Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6 preorder deals tease bad news about the prices
The Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6 launch date is official. We no longer have to speculate on rumors and leaks. Samsung will unveil …
RCS comes to iPhone as carriers start to flip the switch
The iPhone will support RCS this fall when iOS 18 rolls out officially, something Apple confirmed during the WWDC 2024 keynote earlier this month. That …
