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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 closely follows the events in 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.
It’s getting warmer outside, so you might be inclined to buy more ice cream than usual. But if you are allergic to certain ingredients, you should be aware of several ice cream recalls due to undeclared allergens. That includes a new Planet Oat ice cream recall that was just announced. Earlier, Van Leeuwen recalled an …
The multiverse is one of the main themes of the MCU’s Phase 4. That’s in addition to the Earth-based stories and the space-centric adventures. We’ve been exploring the multiverse since before Avengers: Endgame, but the Phase 4 TV shows and movies reveal the rules of the multiverse, setting the stage for future adventures. Doctor Strange …
Rumors of exciting cameos in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness swirled for years before it was released. That was before the pandemic forced Marvel to delay all of its upcoming movies and TV shows. The title alone hints that anything is possible for the sequel, especially exciting cameos from other universes. Doctor Strange …
The last beef recalls we warned you about involved meat products contaminated with strains of E. coli. Two companies had to issue massive recalls after detecting the bacteria in their products. Now we have a different beef contamination problem that would have triggered a recall if the products were still available in stores. Instead, we’re …
Apple introduced the first dual-SIM iPhone in 2018 when the iPhone XS generation added eSIM support in addition to a regular nano-SIM. The feature has been available on every iPhone Apple launched since then, even the cheaper iPhone SE. The technology paves the way for iPhones that can work without a physical SIM card. Several …
The Pixel 6a is one of the most interesting products coming out of I/O 2022, a Google mid-range phone that will deliver flagship performance. The handset rocks the same processor as the Pixel 6 flagships, making the $449 handset just as powerful as the flagship models. The Pixel 6a will make some compromises to hit …
In the week since Moon Knight ended, we learned of all the excellent MCU connections that Marvel considered for the show. But the studio decided to scrap most of them, and this unfortunately hurt the show in various ways. And Marvel is not done spilling Moon Knight secrets. For example, we’ve just learned that what …
Mapping and navigations are areas where Google shines thanks to products like Google Maps and Waze, which are must-have apps for so many people. Unsurprisingly, Google Maps got a short segment during the Google I/O 2022 keynote this week, where Google unveiled a new Google Maps immersive view feature. Immersive view will let you explore …
Google unveiled the Pixel 6a on Wednesday, confirming every expectation that preceded Google I/O 2022. And every rumor. The leaks said the Pixel 6a would be a cheaper version of the Pixel 6, ready to offer the same performance thanks to the Google Tensor chip. Moreover, Pixel 6a leaks indicated the phone would not feature …
Deli meat was recalled a few days ago after a consumer found it to contain undeclared pistachios. That’s a type of tree nut, and tree nuts can trigger severe reactions in people with allergies. Anyone sensitive to pistachio and cashew should also be aware of a new recall that involves Van Leeuwen ice cream. The …
