Instagram really wants you to interact more with your friends
Facebook would really like Instagram users to interact more with each other, especially in Instagram Stories, which is a feature that lets you share ephemeral …
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
LG will make OLED TVs that roll up like posters a reality in 2019
LG last January unveiled TV sets that roll up like posters, but that was just a concept that wasn’t ready for an actual commercial launch. However, …
More next-gen Xbox details leak, could launch by 2020 holiday season
Microsoft’s working hard on several gaming-related projects, a new report says, meant to turn the future Xbox models into more formidable gaming consoles than their …
Netflix is testing a new subscription plan priced at $3 a week
About a month ago, we told you that Netflix was testing a brand new subscription tier, a mobile-only plan that would allow users to sign …
AT&T just launched a 5G mobile network you won’t use anytime soon
AT&T on Tuesday announced it’s the first carrier in the US to launch “a mobile 5G device over a commercial, standards-based mobile 5G network,” as its 5G …
How the new ‘Spider-Man’ movie ruined ‘Avengers: Endgame’ for Marvel
There’s a reason why Marvel Studios can’t do whatever it pleases when it comes to using Marvel superheroes in blockbuster movies like the Avengers franchise …
We have some bad news about the first ‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’ trailer
The first Spider-Man: Far From Home trailer was shown at CCXP in Brazil last week, so many people thought that Sony and Marvel would also …
A future Galaxy S10 successor might ship with a holographic display
Almost all smartphone makers out there have “all-screen” phones in stores this year, as we’ve reached a smartphone design peak. We want pocketable devices with …
The first Android phone in the world with 12GB of RAM is already here
In just a matter of weeks, we saw a few Android flagship smartphones come out sporting 10GB of RAM, which seems like overkill for mobile …
Apple has considered using both Touch ID and Face ID on the iPhone
If I were to choose between Touch ID and Face ID, I’d go for Apple’s 3D facial recognition system without thinking twice. It turns out …
Water-resistant iPhone saves lives when group is forced to abandon capsized boat
You’ll never realize how important it is to have a water-resistant smartphone on you until you have to use one to call for help while …
How to check if your private photos were exposed due to Facebook’s latest bug
Facebook had to acknowledge another security issue late last week which impacted up to 6.8 million users. The bug exposed private photos, Facebook explained, allowing apps to …
A major ‘Avengers: Endgame’ spoiler just came from the unlikeliest place
The following video wouldn’t have qualified as an Avengers 4 spoiler until a few days ago, but then Marvel went ahead and revealed that the …
The first ‘Avengers: Endgame’ trailer is so much better when every hero is Deadpool
The first Avengers: Endgame was released just a few days ago, which means many of you have probably watched it quite a few times already. …
Purported Galaxy S10 prototype spotted in public for the first time
A new week has just started, but there’s no shortage of fresh Galaxy S10 rumors. The most anticipated phone of the season, Samsung’s upcoming flagship …
Huawei just unveiled its first phone with a design like the Galaxy S10
Samsung a few days ago launched the Galaxy A8s, its first phone to feature the Infinity-O screen design that’s coming to the Galaxy S10 next …
9 new movie trailers you need to watch from this past week
The best thing happening at a theater near you this week is Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, but I get that there’s a chance you’re not …
Samsung’s foldable phone rumored to have killer specs and a massive battery
Samsung unveiled its first ever foldable smartphone last month, but it was hardly a proper announcement. Samsung showed off the phone’s Infinity Flex screen design, …
Only the cheapest Galaxy S10 will come in an exciting new color, report claims
When Apple unveiled the iPhone XR back in September, the company confirmed what some reports revealed in the months preceding the announcement: That the most …
This is the software experience that will power Samsung’s foldable smartphone
Last month, Samsung unveiled a bunch of new things it’s working on, including the new Infinity displays created for the Galaxy S10 and foldable phone. …
The ultra high-end Galaxy S10 version that popped up in rumors might’ve just been confirmed
Samsung is widely expected to launch three main Galaxy S10 phones next year, including a “Lite” version, a main Galaxy S10, and a Galaxy S10+ …
New tech promises wireless earphones that would work just as well as the AirPods
I’ve never had a particular affinity towards any pair of headphones before buying the AirPods, but now I know I wouldn’t switch to anything else …
Apple will update iPhones in China in response to Qualcomm’s sales ban win
Qualcomm a few days ago scored a legal win against Apple in China, obtaining an injunction against several iPhone versions over alleged patent infringements. The …
The Galaxy S10’s biggest Android rival in 2019 won’t look nearly as cool
The most exciting Android phone of the year is, at least on paper, a phone that you can’t even buy right now. That’s the Huawei …
Google’s Chromecast is finally being sold on Amazon again
It’s finally possible to buy a new Chromecast on Amazon, including the third-generation model that Google released earlier this year. The Amazon vs. Google spat …
The new Retina MacBook Air you’ve been eying is now even cheaper at Costco and Amazon
Apple a few weeks ago unveiled the Retina MacBook Air we’ve always wanted. The new entry-level macOS laptop has a Retina screen just like the …
‘Avengers: Endgame’ might not need time travel to undo the ‘Infinity War’ deaths
The first trailer for Avengers 4 is out, and we know that Marvel settled on Avengers: Endgame as the official title of the fourth film in the …
The Galaxy S10 will look amazing, but we’ll have to keep waiting for the design we really want
After ignoring the iPhone notch design trend for a year, Samsung will soon unveil a flagship phone design like no other. The Galaxy S10 will …
Monster Galaxy S10 leak reveals new details about the phone, including launch dates and pricing
The Galaxy S10 is the talk of the town right now, that is, if your town like hot smartphones. We already know that Samsung is …
Google Maps will get you to where you’re going with a Lime electric scooter
Electric scooters are a big thing right now, and Google Maps is about to integrate Lime support right inside the app, which is a massive …
