Sam Raimi wants to direct Avengers: Secret Wars and Marvel should want that too
I told you earlier this week that we don’t need two Spider-Man 4 movies coming out roughly the same time, not even if Sam Raimi …
Chris Smith has been covering consumer electronics ever since the iPhone revolutionized the industry in 2008. When he’s not writing about the most recent tech news for BGR, he brings his entertainment expertise to Marvel’s Cinematic Universe and other blockbuster franchises.
Outside of work, you’ll catch him streaming almost every new movie and TV show release as soon as it's available.
Articles by Chris Smith
Forcing Apple to make the iPhone Photos app uninstallable is so stupid
The European Commission (EC) is currently investigating several big tech companies for how they comply with the EU’s new Digital Markets Act (DMA) legislation. Unsurprisingly, …
This shocking Civil War teaser has me dying to see Alex Garland’s movie
What would happen if modern-day America descended into a civil war? That’s the premise of Alex Garland’s Civil War, which opens on April 12th. I’ve …
iOS 17.5 enables iPhone app downloads from outside the App Store – but don’t get too excited yet
When Apple announced plans to comply with the new Digital Markets Act (DMA) legislation in Europe, we discovered that iPhone sideloading would not be what …
WhatsApp Chat Lock will get the security feature you’ve been asking for
WhatsApp is an end-to-end encrypted chat app, but those conversations can’t be protected if someone gains access to your phone or if you don’t lock …
We don’t need two Spider-Man 4s right now, even if Sam Raimi returns
It’s been 17 years since we last saw a Sam Raimi-directed Spider-Man movie. At the time, Spider-Man 4 made sense, though Sony ended up abandoning …
One of the best Android phones of 2024 just launched, but you’ll never see one in person
The Camon 30 Premier 5G was one of the unexpected highlights of MWC 2024, a flagship smartphone from Chinese vendor Tecno. The company unveiled the …
6 reasons ChatGPT is way better with an account
OpenAI announced this week that you can use ChatGPT without registering an account. Normally, I’d applaud functionality that promotes user privacy. The ability to use …
Cheaper AirPods 4 should launch this year, and there’s one reason I might get them
Another new report claims that Apple will launch at least one version of the AirPods 4 this year, with an update to the AirPods Max …
I miss 3 Body Problem more than I thought I would, so I won’t wait for season 2
Netflix’s 3 Body Problem was a pleasant surprise for me. I’m in the camp of viewers who loved season one and couldn’t get enough of …
Don’t buy an Android phone before the Nothing Phone 3 comes out
This has already been a great year for mid-range Android phones, and it’s only been three months. The Nothing Phone 2a is an incredible choice …
This hidden iMessage emoji trick blew my mind
When it comes to texting, there are probably two types of messages one can receive: messages you’ll struggle to find the right emoji for, or …
OpenAI’s latest announcement is its most dangerous AI innovation yet
When Sam Altman was asked about the GPT-5 upgrade for ChatGPT, the CEO said OpenAI had other products to release before then. The text-to-video Sora …
73 million AT&T accounts were hacked – here’s what you should do about it
The Easter weekend brought some bad news for 73 million current and former AT&T customers. The carrier confirmed a massive data breach impacting “7.6 million …
How to make ChatGPT spoken text sound shockingly realistic
One of the great things about ChatGPT is that it supports voice commands. You can dictate your prompts to the chatbot out loud. The feature …
How I use an Arlo camera to secure my hotel stays
I want to feel just as secure when I travel as I do at home. Choosing the right hotel or Airbnb is only half the …
WhatsApp for Android suddenly looks more like the iPhone app
We first learned about WhatsApp’s big redesign plans for the Android app about a year ago. The new user interface appeared in beta versions of …
Why I think Apple’s iPhone will finally support RCS this fall
Apple shocked the world late last year, announcing out of the blue (pun intended) that it’ll bring RCS support to the iPhone. Finally, finally, granting …
Gemini has a slick Google Maps integration that I want immediately on my iPhone
The Rabbit r1 is a mobile gadget that can perform in-app actions for you. No other AI product can do that, at least for now. …
We may finally know why Apple’s new OLED iPad Pro is delayed
The month started with big expectations regarding Apple’s early 2024 iPad and Mac announcements. Rumors said Apple would unveil the first-ever iPad Pro OLED, the …
3 Body Problem has a big plot hole nobody is talking about
I started watching 3 Body Problem on Netflix a few days ago with tempered excitement, considering the show comes from the destroyers of Game of …
Pixel 8 will get Gemini Nano on-device AI after all
A few weeks ago, we learned that hardware limitations prevented Google from bringing Gemini Nano to the Pixel 8. Gemini Nano would only be available …
Circle to Search just got AI translation support and expanded to more phones
When Google announced the Circle to Search feature for the Galaxy S24 and Pixel 8 in January, I asked whether the iPhone would get it. …
New York is ready for robotaxis, but only with humans behind the wheel
If you’ve been dying to order a robotaxi in New York City, your wish might be granted soon. The city announced that it’s ready to …
Google Maps is getting a new design and new tools to help you plan your summer getaway
Google Maps’ main feature remains navigation and directions, but nobody would blame you if you were using it increasingly more to discover places around you. …
How I used ChatGPT to make a playlist based on Taylor Swift’s Shake It Off
Running takes up a big chunk of my free time, as I’m currently training to run a marathon — something I’ve never done before. I …
What Spider-Man 4 can learn from the new Spider-Verse short
If I were to choose between Sony’s Spider-Verse and all the live-action Spider-Man movies Sony made to date, I’d pick the animated trilogy without blinking. …
Google Pixel 9 design and Pixel 9 Pro XL details just leaked
Remember that Pixel 9 design leak from mid-January that said Google will give the smaller Pixel three rear cameras? It was wrong, as it turns …
We finally know how the Rabbit r1 will handle your app logins
The Rabbit r1 AI device that can perform in-app actions will start shipping to early buyers next month. Only the first 10,000 units out of …
Apple’s new iPhone 16 Capture button is way more exciting than you think
Most iPhone 16 rumors this year have offered the same design story. The handsets will be almost identical to their predecessors, with a few important …
