Google Lens has a brilliant new feature that lets you search the web with a video
Google Lens is a terrific way to search the web, especially in the AI era. You can use your phone’s camera to capture content around …
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
Spider-Man 4 release date may have been leaked by an insider
A report in late August claimed that Spider-Man 4 would premiere between Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars. The first Avengers movie since Endgame will …
Here’s why you should get ready to pay a lot more for ChatGPT Plus
A free ChatGPT account gets you access to plenty of exciting features, including some of OpenAI’s latest models that power its generative AI chatbot. However, …
M4 MacBook Pro box leak says Apple will fix the worst thing about its Pro laptop
With the iPhone 16 release out of the way and September almost over, we can look forward to Apple’s next big product launch event. Rumors …
A new Spider-Man 4 leak has us even more excited for the sequel
There’s been an avalanche of Spider-Man 4 rumors lately, which suggest that Sony and Marvel are getting closer to actually announcing the sequel’s release date. …
AI looked at 1M reviews to find the best smartphones – and I can’t believe the results
It’s that time of the year when you might be on the lookout for a new smartphone. Specifically, you might be considering the iPhone 16, …
Meta fined $101.8M for storing 600M Facebook passwords in plain text
Remember when Facebook stored some 600 million Facebook account passwords in plaintext and then pretended like it was no big deal? It all went down …
I’m starting to get really worried about Apple Intelligence on the iPhone 16
I’m now on my third day of owning an iPhone 16, but I still haven’t even taken it out of the box. As I said …
Why I still can’t use Advanced Voice Mode even though I pay for ChatGPT Plus
When OpenAI unveiled ChatGPT’s Advanced Voice mode, I was excited to try it. However, it turned out we all had to wait. Back in May, …
Marvel might have big MCU plans for this dead Avenger
A Marvel insider teased earlier this week that a beloved Avengers team member will appear in the upcoming Avengers movies, including Doomsday and Secret Wars. …
Is the iPhone 16 Pro Max more durable than the Galaxy S24 Ultra?
I picked up my iPhone 16 Plus protective screen and case even before I got the new phone. I was already aware of the first …
AI remade The Office starring Trump, Obama, and Putin as Jim, and you need to see it
Stop what you’re doing right now. There’s a new generative AI video that you absolutely need to watch. Some YouTubers known as The Dor Brothers …
Leak reveals new iPhone 16 features that never made it to Apple’s final version
For years, the iPhone had the same set of physical buttons. We had the Mute switch, the Volume keys, and the power button that Apple …
Meta Orion AR glasses are a declaration of war against the iPhone
Meta hosted its Connect 2024 event on Wednesday, where it detailed its progress with various products, including hardware and software. AI was obviously one of …
iPhone 16 Pro teardown gives us a look at the metal battery case
With the iPhone 16 out in the wild, we’ve finally learned all the secrets of Apple’s 2024 lineup. We already have real-life battery tests that …
Avengers: Doomsday might give this hero the redemption arc fans want
The spectacular Deadpool & Wolverine success and the way Marvel handled its Avengers 5 problem show that the studio has what it takes to make …
ChatGPT memory exploit left your private chat data exposed, but OpenAI fixed it
As a longtime ChatGPT user, I want AI chatbots to be very secure and private. That is, I want the contents of my chats to …
When will Deadpool & Wolverine be released digitally?
Marvel’s Deadpool & Wolverine will premiere on Disney Plus only after it finishes its glorious theatrical run and releases digitally. The latter is a key …
Samsung leaked preorders for a new phone, but it’s not the ultra-thin foldable we want
Now that the iPhone 16 release is behind us, it’s time to focus on a few other upcoming smartphone launches, which will probably turn out …
I was wrong to think the iPhone’s 80% charging limit would be helpful – or was I?
The iPhone 15 series introduced a new battery health setting that was exclusive to the new phones last year. You can limit the maximum charge …
Spider-Man 4 and Avengers: Doomsday leaks tease Peter Parker’s MCU future
The year is slowly drawing to a close, and we still don’t have a Spider-Man 4 announcement despite Marvel and Sony telling us all the …
Proton: Personal details for thousands of US political staffers leaked on the dark web
The internet can be a very dangerous place if you don’t know how to protect yourself. It’s even more risky if you qualify as some …
iPhone 16 Pro Max loses to Galaxy S24 Ultra in real-life battery test
I’ve covered the iPhone 16 battery life extensively in the past few weeks. Battery life is one of the things I’m interested in the most …
Want to cancel Netflix? Here’s how to get the most bang for your streaming buck
Google quietly raised the prices of YouTube premium in several countries around the world, including Europe, South America, and Asia. Some countries got massive price …
First iPhone with under-screen Face ID may be delayed, but that’s good news
We’ve been waiting for Apple to deliver the perfect iPhone for years, but we’re not quite there yet. An ideal display has minimal bezels and …
iPhone 16’s electric glue, plus 4 more exciting surprises from iFixit’s teardown
The iPhone 16 is out now, which means we can finally explore what’s under the display. Apple has already teased some of the internal design …
Everything we learned from Marvel’s first Thunderbolts trailer
Marvel showed off the first Thunderbolts* teaser trailer behind closed doors about a month ago at D23. At the time, I said I expected to …
First iPhone 16 Pro drop test reveals the downside to ultra-slim bezels
If you just bought one of the four iPhone 16 models and you’re wondering whether you really need a case, I wouldn’t blame you. First …
OpenAI is building a ChatGPT hardware device, and Jony Ive confirmed he’s designing it
Reports about a year ago said that former Apple design guru Jony Ive was working to create the “iPhone of artificial intelligence” in partnership with …
Some iPhone 16 Pro users report touchscreen bugs, but it’s probably easy to fix
Millions of people received their iPhone 16 units on Friday or bought one in stores. We’re going to see a lot more real-life use tests …
