AltStore PAL app store is now free thanks to a grant from Epic Games
The European Union (EU) used the new Digital Markets Act (DMA) to force Apple to allow third-party App Store alternatives on the iPhone. The DMA …
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’s Gemini upgrades put the pressure on OpenAI’s GPT-5
As expected, Google’s Pixel 9 event was full of Gemini AI features. Google didn’t just announce new Gemini functionalities. Google said those features will be …
iPhone 17 specs leak makes the Pros sound more exciting than the ultra-slim model
Apple has yet to send out invites for its mid-September iPhone 16 press event, but we already have a leak detailing some of the purported …
Quantum computing will break existing encryption algorithms, so the US government developed stronger ones
Whenever we talk about end-to-end encrypted data, we’re usually talking about messaging apps like iMessage, Signal, WhatsApp, and Google’s RCS. But plenty of other data …
One of the biggest Pixel 9 upgrades has me worried about the iPhone 16
The Pixel 9 phones have finally graduated from rumors to actual products that you can preorder online. But the rumors were all correct. Google gave …
Leaked Thunderbolts trailer is our first look at a new Marvel hero who becomes a villain
Thunderbolts (annoying styled as Thunderbolts*) has a May 2nd, 2025 release date. A trailer is imminent, and I wouldn’t be surprised to see the first …
Wondering why the iPhone 17 Slim can’t be a true flagship? The Pixel 9 Pro Fold has the answer
Google overhauled the Pixel Fold 2 completely, starting with the name. The Pixel Fold successor is called Pixel 9 Pro Fold. Google included it in …
5 new Pixel 9 and Pixel Watch 3 features I want on the iPhone and Apple Watch
During Tuesday’s Made by Google event, Google unveiled four new phones, two smartwatch models, and a new pair of wireless earbuds. Artificial intelligence was at …
Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel 9 running features put the iPhone and Apple Watch to shame
On Tuesday, Google unveiled the Pixel 9 series and the Pixel Watch 3, which made me extremely jealous. It’s not that I want to replace …
Gemini Live: Google AI gets voice chat like GPT-4o, plus 8 more new features
Google unveiled four Pixel 9 phones on Tuesday, including three Pro models, of which one is foldable. This is the boldest line of Pixel devices …
Google unveils Pixel 9 series with Gemini AI: Everything you need to know
Google just took the wraps off of the Pixel 9 series during its Made by Google event. If you were wondering, yes, all the rumors …
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is incredibly thin, with specs and Gemini AI to impress
Google’s inclusion of the Pixel 9 Pro Fold foldable in the Pixel 9 series must have been a massive surprise if you weren’t paying attention …
Google launches Pixel Watch 3 in two sizes alongside Pixel Buds 2 earphones
Google unveiled four new phones on Tuesday, the Pixel 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, and Pixel 9 Pro Fold. But that wasn’t all Google …
The success of iPhone 16’s AI might matter to more companies than just Apple
Google will unveil the Pixel 9 phones on Tuesday, which will surely pack various Gemini AI features. That’s what we’d’ expect from Google, even without …
Smart insulin could be the closest we get to a cure for type 1 diabetes
We might be closer than ever to curing diabetes. A few promising breakthroughs show it might be possible to repair the pancreas and restore insulin …
See the Fantastic Four and the Red Hulk in Marvel’s leaked D23 MCU trailers
Marvel has had an amazing few weeks, starting with the Deadpool & Wolverine premiere in late July. The movie received great reviews from critics and …
Why you might want to skip the iPhone 16 and get next year’s iPhone SE 4 instead
The iPhone 16 is about a month away, and if you’re looking for a new iPhone, you should start figuring out which of the four …
Apple Intelligence will reportedly be free until at least 2027
Apple Intelligence is already available in iOS 18.1 beta in some markets. Apple’s suite of genAI features will start rolling out to iPhone 15 Pros …
iPhone 17 Slim might be the perfect iPhone
It didn’t take me too long to realize that the iPhone 14 Pro I bought almost two years ago was so good that I felt …
Samsung’s Galaxy Buds 3 Pro copied the worst thing about the AirPods
Samsung decided to copy the AirPods Pro and Apple Watch Ultra with its Galaxy Buds 3 Pro and Galaxy Watch Ultra designs this year, which …
Will Wolverine appear in Avengers: Secret Wars after Deadpool 3?
Deadpool & Wolverine is now in theaters and crushing box office records. We finally get to see not just Deadpool (Ryan Reynolds) in an MCU …
Washing fruit won’t completely remove pesticides, so this is what you have to do
If you rinse your fruits and vegetables thoroughly because you’re worried about ingesting pesticides, you won’t like the conclusion of a recently published study. It …
Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro XL price hikes may have just been confirmed
We’re less than a week from the Made by Google event, where Google will unveil four Pixel 9 phones. That’s going to be a first …
This iPhone 16 hands-on video is our best look at Apple’s design changes
The iPhone 16 is about a month away, with Apple widely expected to unveil the 2024 phones on September 10th. As in previous years, iPhone …
Forget Deadpool and Wolverine: We need more Peter in the MCU
We’re heading toward Deadpool & Wolverine’s third weekend at the box office, and it’s safe to assume it will pass $1 billion by next week. …
These earbuds can detect if you’re about to fall asleep while driving
Your AirPods might sound great, but what if they could offer advanced health features someday that would allow them to detect when a person is …
A sugar-free sweetener you might eat daily was just found to raise the risk of heart attacks
A new study indicates that erythritol, a sugar substitute you might find in various products or use to sweeten homemade drinks and food, can increase …
Brad Pitt and George Clooney’s Wolfs skips theatrical run, Apple TV+ streaming starts Sep. 27
One of the reasons I like the Oceans trilogy so much is the chemistry between Brad Pitt and George Clooney. It’s why I keep rewatching …
ChatGPT GPT-5 upgrade may be close as Sam Altman posts a mysterious teaser
OpenAI started rolling out the GPT-4o Voice Mode it unveiled in May to select ChatGPT Plus users. The voice upgrade will be released to more …
Life-changing 900-calorie liquid diet can reverse type 2 diabetes
Teams of researchers are working on diabetes cures around the world. We have seen a few promising developments in recent weeks. One group of researchers …
