The FCC just made it easy for carriers to lie to you about your 5G coverage
Remember when AT&T dared to show 5G E indicators on phones even though said devices had no actual 5G components that could connect to 5G …
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
Google Maps is getting an ingenious new feature that we never saw coming
In its never-ending quest to make Google Maps as useful as possible, Google keeps adding features to its popular navigation app, including functionality you might …
Crazy rumor says X-Men are finally coming to the MCU in an R-rated Wolverine movie
Marvel’s Cinematic Universe is moving beyond Avengers: Endgame with new stories scheduled to hit cinemas and Disney+ as soon as next year. Black Widow, launching in …
Uh oh: Top Apple insider says iPhone 12 will be the last model with a Lightning port
Every few years, Apple makes a few massive changes to the iPhone that consumers don’t necessarily appreciate. The Lightning port replaced the 30-pin connector on …
Huge leak reveals all the heartbreaking deaths coming in ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’
The early Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker screenings will kick off in about two weeks, with Disney heavily promoting the last episode in the …
Xbox Scarlett is already losing an important battle against PS5
Both Microsoft and Sony are working on their next-gen consoles, including Project Scarlett and PS5, which will launch in late 2020. They will deliver the …
Did Qualcomm just confirm that the iPhone 12 has 5G?
The first 5G iPhone is expected to launch next September, complete with a design makeover as well as several other notable upgrades. That’s what rumors …
Snapdragon 865 teases the next-gen smartphone features we’ll get from Galaxy S11 and Pixel 5
Qualcomm unveiled its next-gen mobile chips that will power several Android devices next year, including the Snapdragon 865 flagship, and the Snapdragon 765 mid-range processor. …
‘The Mandalorian’ episode 7 will feature a sneak peek of ‘The Rise of Skywalker’
Star Wars is hot right now — not only because Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is almost here, but also because of The Mandalorian …
Samsung might launch Galaxy Buds+ to compete with Apple’s AirPods Pro
Earlier this year, Samsung launched a new pair of wireless earphones, which it then bundled with the Galaxy S10 series at launch. The free Galaxy …
Sony confirms handheld PlayStations are dead just as Nintendo Switch starts its conquest of China
Sony might be celebrating the 25th anniversary of the PlayStation right now a few months after having sold its 100 million PS4 units, but the …
Spider-Man might take his first step toward leaving the MCU as soon as next year
Spider-Man was at the center of a massive squabble between Disney and Sony over the summer, as the world learned the two giants were not …
Motorola has a brand new, all-screen Android 10 phone that’s shockingly affordable
If you’ve been looking to purchase an affordable Android handset but somehow missed your window during the busy Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping extravaganzas, …
Huge leak tells us how ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ ends
It was just the other day that we talked about an exciting spoiler for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker — we’re in for six …
You can finally take the first step toward buying a PlayStation 5
The PlayStation 5 is one of the hottest gadgets right now when it comes to rumors and leaks, but the console doesn’t actually exist. We’ve …
The processor that will power the Galaxy S11 and Pixel 5 is official – everything you need to know
With 2019 almost over, we don’t have any significant smartphone announcements left, as most vendors release new products in time for the busy holiday shopping …
‘Marvel’s Spider-Man’ sequel could hit PS5 even sooner than we expected
The first Spider-Man game from Insomniac turned out to be a massive success for the PlayStation 4, and it will likely be a hit on …
Baby Yoda could become Kid Yoda in future ‘Star Wars’ movies and shows
Of all the good shows worth streaming right now, The Mandalorian on Disney+ stands out. Not just because it’s a great addition to the Star …
The first major ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ spoiler reveals six surprising cameos
We’re a little over two weeks away from the biggest Star Wars film of the decaed. Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker will deliver the …
Marvel insider leaks a major new villain who’s coming in MCU Phase 5
With some of the Avengers dead or retired and with Thanos out of the picture, Marvel has to reconstruct the MCU in the coming years. …
The first leaked Android 11 feature is something the iPhone had for years
Android 10 is already rolling out to the Galaxy S10 and Note 10 flagships about a month earlier than even the most optimistic Samsung fans …
Finally: Watch the first trailer for Marvel’s ‘Black Widow’ right here
They said the first Black Widow trailer would drop on Tuesday, December 3rd, and they were almost right. What you’re about to see are two …
Huge leak might’ve revealed Samsung’s price for the Galaxy Fold 2
Samsung has had a tough year when it comes to marketing and selling foldable phones. That’s not because the technology isn’t interesting to consumers, but …
Meet the $349 foldable phone you never saw coming
Pablo Escobar’s brother is apparently manufacturing phones, and that itself is a story worthy of a Netflix limited series. And not just any phones; we’re …
Galaxy S11 might add yet another feature that the iPhone popularized
Samsung is widely expected to launch several Galaxy S11 models in mid-February, and leaks have already spoiled many of the surprises. We know that Samsung …
Android 10 is finally starting to roll out for Galaxy S10 and Note 10 devices
When Samsung started rolling out its Android 10 beta for the Galaxy S10 and Note 10 earlier than expected, everyone speculated that the final Android …
Leak says the epic Avengers vs. X-Men crossover we’ve been waiting for is finally on the way
There’s no Avengers 5 in Marvel’s MCU Phase 4, so the next big Avengers sequel likely won’t premiere until sometime in MCU Phase 5 or …
Netflix might finally add a feature that lets you hide your guilty pleasures
When Disney+ launched a few weeks ago, it came without a feature that every streaming video app should have. That’s the Continue Watching feature that …
You won’t believe how good the deals are in Target’s huge Cyber Monday 2019 sale
If you missed out on Black Friday shopping or you didn’t get everything you needed, you still have one more chance to get most of …
The first ‘Bond 25’ teaser trailer is here to tease the first trailer’s imminent launch
Bond 25 or No Time to Die will certainly be one of the biggest movie releases of the first half of 2020. This is Daniel …
