Expertise
Apple, Marvel, ChatGPT
- Chris 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 (and blog about) his next marathon.
Experience
Chris started blogging about tech by accident when he figured out his passion for consumer electronics, especially mobile devices, and telling stories could be intertwined. Since the first iPhone arrived, he has been closely following the mobile industry and its impact on an increasing number of fields, whether it was the nascent streaming business, the superhero flicks that quickly became fan-favorites, or the dawn of AI. He's been with BGR since 2013 after stints at Android Authority, AppleInsider, and blogs that no longer exist. He also covered Mobile World Congress on location for multiple years, and virtually attended nearly every major tech event during that time.
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As per Counterpoint Research, the iPhone 17 has outsold the iPhone 16 in the first 10 days of launch in several key markets including China and the U.S.
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Even a month after launch, the iPhone 17 lineup shows high demand in North America, Europe, and Asia, while the iPhone Air is sold out in China.
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Anthropic has announced a new Skills feature that allows users to create custom instructions to improve how Claude performs in certain tasks.
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As per recent leaks, the future MacBook Pro could undergo a major redesign, including changes to its chipset, camera, and even a touchscreen display.
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If you like folding phones and are eagerly waiting for Apple's version rumored to launch next year, there's bad news -- it's apparently delayed till 2027.
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Apparently Samsung notified employees only recently about its decision to discontinue the Galaxy S26 Edge, catching some by surprise.
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Google's upcoming Gemini 3.0 model -- which is stll in beta -- has managed to clone working versions of iOS, macOS, and Windows using a single prompt.
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Google's open-source AI model has developed a potential therapy for cancer by suggesting new drug candidates, including silmitasertib (CX-4945).
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Apps & Software
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Google has unveiled its new recovery contacts feature that lets you regain access to lost accounts by prompting a friend. Here's how to set up such contacts.
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Anthropic released Claude Haiku 4.5, a smaller model that’s faster and cheaper than Sonnet 4. Haiku 4.5 will be the new default chatbot for ChatGPT Free users.
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Google's new Veo 3.1 AI video generation model supports enhanced realism, more narrative control, better audio, and powers new editing features in Flow.
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While the iPhone 17 series has just launched a few weeks back, we're already hearing rumors of the iPhone 18 Pro shipping with a variable aperture camera.
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Despite Google claiming that the Pixel 10 Pro Fold is its toughest foldable, it became the first phone to explode during JerryRigEverything's durability test.
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Having issues finding the right time for events? Gmail’s new Gemini-powered “Help me schedule” feature lets you do it right in the email you’re writing.
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After some impressive recent developments in the world of AI, Google is readying to release an upgrade to its chatbot, the Gemini 3.0 model, on October 22.
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After major strides in AI image generation models by OpenAI and Google, Microsoft has also stepped into the game with its MAI-Image-1 model.
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Google's Nano Banana AI model that can generate and edit images via prompts is now available in Google Search, so you don't need Gemini to use it.
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Rumors abound about Apple's new M5 MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, and Vision Pro, but it doesn't look like an official media event is in the offing.
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Using AI, iPhones with iOS 26 can now create Spatial Scenes, which transforms 2D photos into dynamic 3D images that shift as the phone moves.
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The Netflix Original tag seen on TV shows and movies made by Netflix has slowly started disappearing from both the TV and smartphone apps across the world.
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OpenAI might integrate user-to-user DMs into ChatGPT. Here's what the leaks say about the feature and why encryption could be a problem for the chatbot.
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It's been just over a month since Apple announced the iPhone 17 lineup, but getting your hands on one might still be a struggle.
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Apparently, I ran a 5K race in a little over 13 minutes, and finished a half marathon in just over an hour. Sadly for me, these PBs are not accurate.
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OpenAI's latest video generator and social media app, Sora, seems to be a hit, as it has completed 1 million downloads on iOS faster than ChatGPT.
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Accessories
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The design, specs, and features of Samsung's Galaxy XR Headset have been leaked online, and it seems like a promising alternative to Apple's Vision Pro.
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Google Maps appears to be one step closer to morphing into an AI chatbot, as Google is testing a new feature that allows for more conversational interactions.
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The iPhone Air and the Galaxy S25 Edge have gone through the same test to determine which of the ultra-thin handsets offers the best battery life.
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