TerifAI is a terrifying AI chatbot that steals your voice while you talk to it
Generative AI products are getting so good that they can clone your voice with just a few samples. OpenAI has already produced such a tool, …
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.
Outside of work, you’ll catch him streaming new movies and TV shows, or training to run his next marathon.
Articles by Chris Smith
Wolverine fans will love this rumor ahead of Deadpool 3
The Deadpool & Wolverine press tour has started with Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, Shawn Levy & Co. traveling to China, Korea, and Germany to promote …
Scientists may have solved one of the biggest mysteries surrounding migraines
Migraines are the absolute worst. Whenever I get one, I know I’m about to be knocked out for the day. After the aura passes, I …
Honor Magic Vs3 foldable might beat Samsung’s cheap new Galaxy foldable to market
One of the most exciting Galaxy foldable rumors of the year was that Samsung would launch a cheaper Fold-type device in 2024. The more affordable …
Debunked: No, Google Maps won’t show you pop-up ads while you’re driving
The worst place to see an ad of any kind is a navigation app like Google Maps. And the worst time to see such an …
I might skip the iPhone 16 entirely if Apple delays its Siri AI launch
I’m a longtime iPhone user who is dying to upgrade to an iPhone 16. I might go for a non-Pro device for the first time, …
CMF Phone 1 is a new modular phone by Nothing that only costs $199
Later this week, Samsung will unveil new foldable phones that are expected to be just as expensive as their predecessors, if not even more expensive. …
Here’s why I won’t buy an Apple Watch Series 10 just for the redesign
According to various reports, the Apple Watch Series 10 (Series X?) will get a major redesign this year. The latest such rumor details the same …
Researchers found a new vampire squid, but it’s more adorable than dangerous
Vampire movies have trained us to expect the worst out of any creature that has “vampire” in the name. We only have ourselves to blame …
Dinosaur extinction may have given us grapes, and I’ll toast to that
Who knows what life would have looked like on Earth if an extinction-level event hadn’t killed all of the dinosaurs? I highly doubt the dinosaurs …
Ants observed performing limb amputations to save other ants’ lives
Humans are no longer the only species on Earth that can perform surgery to save lives. A new study says that certain species of ants …
Galaxy AI will be free through 2025, but will a subscription follow?
Samsung was the first smartphone vendor to make a big deal about generative AI features on mobile devices this year. It partnered with Google and …
Pixel 9 will fix something that has been driving Pixel users crazy
One of the first questions people asked when that pink Pixel 9 unit made its way online had to do with the fingerprint sensor. Has …
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 …
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 …
