The ChatGPT fiasco with Scarlett Johansson is turning out to be great marketing for OpenAI
I follow everything about artificial intelligence because it’s my job. But I’d check out AI news even if that weren’t the case. And we have …
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.
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Windows 11 Recall is the AI feature I’ve always wanted, and it’s absolutely terrifying
We already knew artificial intelligence was going to be the main topic of Microsoft’s Build 2024 event. The plethora of AI PC announcements that preceded …
This might be how Marvel brings Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield back in Spider-Man 4
With all the talk about the Spider-Man 4 release date and the drama concerning it, I have to say I’m thrilled to see an insider …
The ultra-thin iPhone 17 Slim may turn out to be a bigger deal than we all think
Apple will launch the iPhone 16 in a few months, so you shouldn’t be surprised to see iPhone 17 rumors popping up already. Apple is, …
Sonos Ace headphones are official: $450 for ANC, spatial audio, and 30-hour battery life
Move over, AirPods Max, Bose QuietComfort Ultra, and Sony WH-1000XM5! The Sonos Ace is finally here. Sonos announced its first-ever wireless headphones on Tuesday, and …
Microsoft’s claims comparing Surface Pro 11 and M3 MacBook Air performance are deceiving
I’m a longtime iPhone and Mac user who hoped a month ago that rumors about Microsoft’s upcoming Surface Pro 11 outperforming the M3 MacBooks were …
Spider-Man 4 release date might be set for 2025, and I hope Sony doesn’t ruin it
We’ve been talking about Spider-Man 4 a lot lately, as rumors have indicated Sony and Marvel might soon start shooting the sequel they confirmed while …
What if Apple slashed iPhone 15 prices globally instead of just in China?
Smartphone vendors have struggled in recent years, with one notable exception: Apple. While others saw sales and profits dive amid economic uncertainty, Apple did something …
M2 iPad Air actually isn’t the second-best iPad you can get
I’ve been in the market for an iPad for months and decided to wait for the M4 iPad Pro to come out before I get …
iPhone 16 Pro colors just leaked, and there’s nothing ‘pro’ about them
Each year, iPhone rumor season reveals new color choices long before Apple is ready to unveil its next-gen smartphones. The same goes for the iPhone …
Apple is reportedly getting ready to announce ChatGPT integration in iOS 18
Apple and OpenAI have yet to announce a deal to build the ChatGPT chatbot into the iPhone via the iOS 18 update this fall. And …
Apple is making a mistake by holding the iPad Pro back
It’s deja vu all over again: A new powerful iPad Pro launches, prompting speculation and what-if scenarios about the tablet replacing the Mac, and Apple …
You can trick ChatGPT into breaking its own rules, but it’s not easy
From the moment OpenAI launched ChatGPT, the chatbot had guardrails to prevent abuse. The chatbot might know where to download the latest movies and TV …
GPT-4o is the best ChatGPT model, but it has one weakness
OpenAI’s GPT-4o ChatGPT upgrade, announced earlier this week, was an amazing display of power. The company dropped a big AI live demo ahead of Google’s …
iOS 18 has a smart new iPhone feature that can stop you from getting carsick
Apple unveiled several accessibility features for the iPhone earlier this week that will be enabled once iOS 18 rolls out. There are plenty of interesting …
Circle to Search might finally come to iPhone, but only in Chrome
Google just upgraded the Circle to Search functionality, announcing at I/O 2024 that the feature can now do things like help you with homework on …
iPhone 16 Pro Max might feature exciting new battery tech
The iPhone 16 Pro Max might follow in the footsteps of its predecessors and feature unique technology that won’t make it into the cheaper iPhone …
GPT-4o and Gemini are already killing gadgets like the Humane Ai Pin and Rabbit r1
When Humane announced the Ai Pin last year, it seemed like the company was “fixing” a problem we didn’t have. The wearable device is essentially …
Hawkeye season 2 is reportedly in the works for Disney Plus
I thought Hawkeye was easily one of the highlights of the Multiverse Saga’s TV shows for Disney Plus. It’s not quite up there with Loki …
Android 15’s private space is something Apple should steal immediately
The opening keynote for Google I/O 2024 was dedicated entirely to AI. Once the main attraction of Google’s developer conference, Android was relegated to a …
Here’s why the M4 iPad Pro won’t bend even though it’s insanely thin
After Apple unveiled the incredibly thin M4 iPad Pro, I realized how amazing this engineering feat is for the tablet’s battery life. The new iPad …
iOS 18 Vocal Shortcuts help take GPT-4o to the next level
Apple announced a variety of accessibility features for the iPhone that will be part of iOS 18 in anticipation of Global Accessibility Awareness Day. It’s …
I’m convinced Apple can’t deliver real iPhone AI without ChatGPT or Gemini
Google said “AI” 121 times during its I/O 2024 keynote on Tuesday. Apple might not beat it, but there’s no question that WWDC will focus …
Android 15 beta 2 launches with exciting new features beyond Gemini AI
Google delivered its big I/O 2024 keynote on Tuesday, with everyone focusing on Gemini AI. However, a shocking surprise was the lack of Android 15 …
Daredevil, Agatha All Along, and Ironheart get new Disney Plus release windows
Disney CEO Bob Iger confirmed recently what rumors said soon after his return: Marvel will reduce its MCU output to two or three movies and …
GPT-4o vs. Google Gemini: Who won this week’s AI war?
I knew Google was planning to make big AI announcements at I/O 2024. But then, rumors spread last week that OpenAI would unveil a Google …
I can’t wait to see what Ilya Sutskever creates now that he’s leaving OpenAI
Ilya Sutskever, the cofounder and chief scientist of OpenAI, dropped a massive bombshell late on Tuesday, announcing his departure from the company that unleased ChatGPT …
Android 15 puts AI front and center: Circle to Search, Gemini assistant, and on-device AI
Google’s I/O 2024 event is underway in California, and artificial intelligence (AI) is, unsurprisingly, the only topic Google will discuss. But that’s not really a …
Project Astra is Google’s first true AI assistant
Move over Google Assistant; Google has a brand new personal AI assistant that it’s much cooler and more useful than anything it did before. It’s …
Expedia’s Romie wants to be your AI travel agent
Rabbit unveiled the r1 AI gadget in early January, promising a device that can interact with apps instead of just answering questions and generating content. …
