Dyson’s brilliant new AR app shows you where you vacuumed
I’m at an age where I’m more likely to get excited about cool new vacuum cleaner tech than the latest iPhone 16 rumors. The iPhone …
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.
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All Google Photos users will get AI editing features for free
Google on Wednesday announced a big AI upgrade for Google Photos. All the AI editing features that were previously exclusive to phones like the Pixel …
A mysterious iOS 18 AI feature might’ve just leaked: Safari Browsing Assistant
Apple is widely expected to add several generative AI features to the iPhone via the upcoming iOS 18 update. Rumors point to both on-device and …
Teens still overwhelmingly want an iPhone over Android, new survey says
Piper Sandler just released a new version of its biannual Taking Stock With Teens study, which analyzes teenagers’ preferences for various products. The study looks …
Google’s latest AI chip makes me think Gemini will be a good fit for the iPhone
Several reports in the past few weeks have said that Apple is negotiating with different providers of generative AI services to use their large language …
Jony Ive and Sam Altman reportedly want $1 billion to fund new AI hardware
Reports last fall claimed that Jony Ive and Sam Altman had been talking about creating the iPhone of artificial intelligence (AI). The rumors, which were …
I refuse to buy an OLED iPad Pro until I know how good iPadOS 18 will be
Over the weekend, we finally got a trustworthy release date estimate for the OLED iPad Pro. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman said the launch will happen sometime …
Gemini 1.5 Pro AI now supports audio prompts, but not for everyone
Google unveiled the Gemini 1.5 Pro upgrade in mid-February, surprising AI fans with a massive upgrade for its large language model (LLM). Gemini Pro powers …
12 things about Find My Device on Android that you need to know
Google confirmed a few days ago that its Find My Device network would go live on Android in a few days. The feature would allow …
Deadpool 3 leak hints at how Deadpool will handle Wolverine
We still have over three months to go until Deadpool & Wolverine hits theaters and probably several more weeks until Marvel shares a new trailer …
I want this pair of yellow Nothing Ear A earbuds right now
Transparency is one of Nothing’s main design themes for consumer electronics. The company’s earbuds and smartphones feature transparent elements, making them stand out from increasingly …
There’s one big problem that might stop Apple from releasing a foldable iPad
Samsung is about to launch cheaper Galaxy Z Fold and Flip foldable phones this year alongside the Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6. But …
I want Apple Music to let me create AI playlists, just like Spotify does
Spotify announced a new way to create personalized playlists that involve the use of generative AI software like ChatGPT. Just tell the app what kind …
We finally know when Apple will launch its new OLED iPad Pro models
We’ve been talking about the OLED iPad Pro’s launch for a few months now, as Apple seemingly delayed the release date for its first 2024 …
Tell this site what you want to do, and it’ll recommend the best AI for the job
ChatGPT is one of the most popular generative AI chatbots. It’s a good tool for many tasks, especially now that it doesn’t require a login …
The MCU’s first X-Men movie will come after Avengers: Secret Wars
Disney controls the film rights to the X-Men after its acquisition of Fox. That’s why movies like Deadpool & Wolverine are possible. It’s also why …
Every phone needs this Android 15 feature that locks your screen and saves battery life
As usual, the next-gen Android beta is already available to developers. They can test some of Google’s new features for the next-gen OS release. Or …
Samsung might finally be ready to release cheaper foldable Galaxy phones
Now that the Galaxy S24 and Galaxy A55 phones are out, foldables are Samsung’s next big focus. The Korean tech company is expected to unveil …
I hate that people are obsessed with this one iPhone 16 feature
Imagine this nightmare scenario: It’s mid-September, and the iPhone 16 series just launched, but it’s sold out because Apple couldn’t secure enough OLED panels. Display …
Dune: Part Three is confirmed, but a Nuclear War might come first
I’ve now watched Dune: Part Two twice after my first rather painful 4DX experience. What I’ve come to appreciate about both movies so far is …
Google’s Find My Device network is finally working for some people
When Apple launched the AirTag several years ago, it turned its massive network of iPhones, iPads, and other connected devices into an enormous network that …
Microsoft Edge’s new RAM slider looks brilliant, and I need it on my Mac right now
I might be a longtime iPhone and Mac user, but my browser of choice on macOS is Microsoft’s Edge. It’s been my go-to browser for …
How to use ChatGPT to edit Dall-E AI images
The road to GPT-5 will be paved with other AI announcements, as OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said recently. Indeed, OpenAI a few days ago announced …
Dummy model leak shows off Apple’s new iPhone 16 designs
iPhone 16 design details have been leaking left and right for months to the point where I think I know what to expect from this …
A new leak has me excited about the Galaxy Z Fold 6
Samsung might be patting itself on the back for being the inventor of foldable phones every chance it gets, but I’ve often criticized the Z …
Sam Raimi wants to direct Avengers: Secret Wars and Marvel should want that too
I told you earlier this week that we don’t need two Spider-Man 4 movies coming out roughly the same time, not even if Sam Raimi …
Forcing Apple to make the iPhone Photos app uninstallable is so stupid
The European Commission (EC) is currently investigating several big tech companies for how they comply with the EU’s new Digital Markets Act (DMA) legislation. Unsurprisingly, …
This shocking Civil War teaser has me dying to see Alex Garland’s movie
What would happen if modern-day America descended into a civil war? That’s the premise of Alex Garland’s Civil War, which opens on April 12th. I’ve …
iOS 17.5 enables iPhone app downloads from outside the App Store – but don’t get too excited yet
When Apple announced plans to comply with the new Digital Markets Act (DMA) legislation in Europe, we discovered that iPhone sideloading would not be what …
WhatsApp Chat Lock will get the security feature you’ve been asking for
WhatsApp is an end-to-end encrypted chat app, but those conversations can’t be protected if someone gains access to your phone or if you don’t lock …
