Is this how Google fixes the big problem caused by its own AI photos?
I never liked Google’s AI-powered photo-editing features, but I get why they’re important. Features like the Magic Editor in Google Photos let you create fake …
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
It’s not just me, other Apple Watch Series 10 owners are surprised by the battery life
As a longtime Apple Watch user who upgraded to the Apple Watch Series 10 a few weeks ago, I was stunned to see the amazing …
M4 iPad Pro isn’t selling well, and I blame iPadOS more than the price
I won’t blame you if you’ll keep thinking about the ultra-thin M4 iPad Pro once you’re done using one in a store. The tablet is …
This Avengers: Doomsday villain surprise would break the box office
Marvel was quick to pivot from Kang (Jonathan Majors) being the main villain of Avengers 5 and Secret Wars to Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom. …
iPhone 16 Pro Max vs. Galaxy S24 Ultra speed test: Exactly what you expected
When Apple unveiled the iPhone 16 series in early September, the company introduced the A18 Pro chip as “the fastest CPU in any smartphone.” The …
Apple Watch Series 10 not tracking your temperature in Vitals? Here’s how to fix it
I upgraded my Apple Watch SE 2 to an Apple Watch Series 10 as soon as it was released. I wanted better battery life for …
Apple’s unreleased M4 MacBook Pro is being sold on the black market
Apple is a few weeks away from unveiling several M4 Macs and the new iPad mini 7. That’s what all the leaks say, and I …
Someone built a transparent iPhone 16 Pro and you have to see it
If you buy an iPhone 16 Pro or 16 Pro Max, you are restricted to four colors that all have the word “titanium” in them: …
Crazy Spider-Man 4 rumors make it sound even bigger than Avengers: Doomsday
Stop me if you’ve heard this before, but Spider-Man 4 might be a massive multiverse movie where Sony and Marvel will try to recreate the …
Catastrophic hack of AT&T and Verizon is proof Apple is right about iPhone encryption
For years, Apple has implemented strong encryption in the iPhone and most of its other products, resisting requests from Western governments to build backdoors into …
Apple Watch Series 10 has great battery life, but there’s one big problem
I was set on buying the Apple Watch Series 10 even before Apple unveiled it. I was ready to upgrade from the Apple Watch SE …
Massive M4 MacBook Pro leak might have revealed its release date
Apple is currently dealing with the worst leak since an iPhone 4 prototype was left in a bar nearly 15 years ago. Fortunately for Apple, …
Captain America 4 leak may have confirmed these Thunderbolts spoilers
We saw a big Captain America: Brave New World plot leak late last week, which is par for the course when it comes to new …
Samsung’s cheap new Galaxy A16 will get 6 years of Android updates, which is a big deal
Forget the Galaxy S24 Ultra, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6, and Galaxy AI. Samsung has quietly launched an entry-level Android smartphone that …
iPhone 16 Pro Max beats Galaxy S24 Ultra in real-life battery life test
The first iPhone 16 reviews showed that all four models deliver great battery life. They’ll last a full day with relative ease, with the larger …
iPhone 16 Apple Intelligence has a release date, but only some features will launch
Apple introduced the iPhone 16 as the first iPhone designed with AI in mind. Also, the company’s iPhone 16 marketing focuses heavily on Apple Intelligence. …
M4 MacBook Pro leaked hands-on video reveals several key upgrades
Apple should unveil the M4 MacBook Pro refresh sometime in the coming weeks. That’s what all the rumors say. Well, Apple is about to update …
I disabled one Apple Watch Series 10 feature to get amazing battery life
As I type this, my Apple Watch Series 10’s battery has dropped to 26%. I’m about to put it on the charger for about an …
Captain America: Brave New World plot has leaked, and insiders claim it’s real
Captain America: Brave New World is the first MCU movie of 2025, hitting theaters on February 14th. We have already seen footage from the film, …
Spotify’s Offline Backup feature lets you listen to music offline without downloading it
I do a lot of music streaming when I run for marathon training, which is why I usually have some playlists downloaded to my iPhone …
Want a new iPhone but not the boring iPhone 16? Here’s the one to get
You’re an iPhone user and could use an upgraded model, but it’s not urgent. The iPhone 16 has been out in stores for almost two …
Movie Gen is Meta’s new AI video maker, and it may change Instagram and Facebook forever
Several months ago, OpenAI stunned the world with an incredible text-to-video AI tool called Sora. The whole concept is very simple: tell the AI what …
ChatGPT 4o with Canvas: How to use it and what it is
Early October turned out to be a busy month for OpenAI. The company hosted this year’s DevDay event, where it unveiled new tools developers can …
This leaked Spider-Man 4 title could be a huge spoiler
There has been a lot of talk about Spider-Man 4 lately, which suggests an announcement could be imminent. By that, I mean Sony and Marvel …
Google Search just got even more AI: Overviews, Google Lens, and Circle to Search
Google on Thursday announced new AI features for various services that are tied directly to its main product, Google Search. The list includes Google Search …
One iPhone 16 icon was driving me crazy, but there’s a way to remove it
I chose the iPhone 16 Plus as my next iPhone, and the new Camera Control button was the first thing I tried. That’s not the …
All-titanium Oura Ring 4 comes with better health sensors and more size options
Oura on Thursday announced its next-gen wearable, the Oura Ring 4, which features an all-titanium design and comes in several new sizes. Its health-tracking features …
Exciting new Venom 3 leaks tease potential Spider-Man 4 connection
While I’m a big fan of Tom Hardy, I’m not a big enough fan of the Venom movies to consider seeing The Last Dance in …
Google Maps might be making an important change to location sharing
Plenty of mobile apps let you share your location with your friends and family, and it’s a great feature to use when meeting people or …
Nvidia stunned the world with a ChatGPT rival that’s as good as GPT-4o
You can’t talk about generative AI software like ChatGPT without thinking of Nvidia, which is one of the big winners of the early days of …
