I finally tried the Vision Pro, and it’s amazing – but there’s no way I’m buying one
I came to Paris for Samsung’s new foldable phones, and I stayed for the Apple Vision Pro. Apple has finally launched the spatial computer in …
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
Here’s why BMI isn’t the best way to diagnose obesity
Some doctors involved in treating obesity believe that body mass index (BMI) isn’t good enough to treat obesity and improve quality of life. That is, …
How an iPhone can help you navigate Paris public transit during the Olympics
I arrived in Paris, France, for Samsung’s big Unpacked event a few days ago, fully prepared to use public transit to navigate the city to …
Crazy new spacesuit could let astronauts drink their own filtered urine
We want to reach the Moon again and use it as a base to land on Mars, and plans are already in motion to get …
1Password has a brilliant new way to share Wi-Fi passwords
Sharing Wi-Fi passwords has got to be one of the most annoying experiences out there, yet it’s something that we all have to deal with. …
AT&T customers had 6 months of call and text records stolen in a major hack
If you’re an AT&T customer, you should know hackers were able to breach the carrier’s server and steal six months’ worth of personal data for …
Apple Vision Pro launches in Europe, but there’s one reason I still won’t buy it
I’ve been a fan of the Apple Vision Pro even before Apple unveiled it at WWDC 2023 last year. The rumors painted an exciting picture …
This AI factory of the future builds high-end smartphones and evolves on its own
The arrival of ChatGPT and other generative AI products with amazing capabilities also brought the expected worries. AI might get out of control one day …
WhatsApp voice messages will finally get transcription support
The ability to leave voice messages in WhatsApp and other chat apps is useful when you’re in a hurry or when you don’t feel like …
Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6 have Galaxy AI, but much better AI is on the way
Samsung just unveiled its two new flagships, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6, which are both now available for preorder. Samsung …
Hands-on: Do the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6 still have really bad screen creases?
The Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 are available for preorder right now, and you should probably get your preorder in quickly …
iPhone 17 Pro Max may get a triple-lens 48MP camera, but what about the iPhone 17 Slim?
The iPhone 16 isn’t even here, and we have several rumors claiming Apple will introduce an iPhone 17 Slim next year. Smaller than the iPhone …
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6: Just like the Fold 5, but with AI and a price hike
Samsung just unveiled its 2024 foldables at the second big Unpacked press conference of the year, and they’re available for preorder starting now. I came …
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 is basically a Galaxy S24 that folds in half (hands-on)
Samsung launched them at the same time during its Unpacked press event in Paris, but the Galaxy Z Flip 6 will probably be more appealing …
Galaxy Ring and 4 other Samsung wearables unveiled at Unpacked
The Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6 might be the stars of Samsung’s Unpacked event, but they’re not the only Galaxy-branded products launching on …
Galaxy Ring won’t work with the iPhone, but here’s how Android users can order one
The Galaxy Ring was the most exciting thing at Samsung Unpacked on Wednesday. I traveled to Paris for this Ring, wondering if there would be …
TerifAI is a terrifying AI chatbot that steals your voice while you talk to it
Generative AI products are getting so good that they can clone your voice with just a few samples. OpenAI has already produced such a tool, …
Wolverine fans will love this rumor ahead of Deadpool 3
The Deadpool & Wolverine press tour has started with Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, Shawn Levy & Co. traveling to China, Korea, and Germany to promote …
Scientists may have solved one of the biggest mysteries surrounding migraines
Migraines are the absolute worst. Whenever I get one, I know I’m about to be knocked out for the day. After the aura passes, I …
Honor Magic Vs3 foldable might beat Samsung’s cheap new Galaxy foldable to market
One of the most exciting Galaxy foldable rumors of the year was that Samsung would launch a cheaper Fold-type device in 2024. The more affordable …
Debunked: No, Google Maps won’t show you pop-up ads while you’re driving
The worst place to see an ad of any kind is a navigation app like Google Maps. And the worst time to see such an …
I might skip the iPhone 16 entirely if Apple delays its Siri AI launch
I’m a longtime iPhone user who is dying to upgrade to an iPhone 16. I might go for a non-Pro device for the first time, …
CMF Phone 1 is a new modular phone by Nothing that only costs $199
Later this week, Samsung will unveil new foldable phones that are expected to be just as expensive as their predecessors, if not even more expensive. …
Here’s why I won’t buy an Apple Watch Series 10 just for the redesign
According to various reports, the Apple Watch Series 10 (Series X?) will get a major redesign this year. The latest such rumor details the same …
Researchers found a new vampire squid, but it’s more adorable than dangerous
Vampire movies have trained us to expect the worst out of any creature that has “vampire” in the name. We only have ourselves to blame …
Dinosaur extinction may have given us grapes, and I’ll toast to that
Who knows what life would have looked like on Earth if an extinction-level event hadn’t killed all of the dinosaurs? I highly doubt the dinosaurs …
Ants observed performing limb amputations to save other ants’ lives
Humans are no longer the only species on Earth that can perform surgery to save lives. A new study says that certain species of ants …
Galaxy AI will be free through 2025, but will a subscription follow?
Samsung was the first smartphone vendor to make a big deal about generative AI features on mobile devices this year. It partnered with Google and …
Pixel 9 will fix something that has been driving Pixel users crazy
One of the first questions people asked when that pink Pixel 9 unit made its way online had to do with the fingerprint sensor. Has …
How ChatGPT users will benefit from the Apple AI deal even if they don’t have iPhones
Having ChatGPT integrated into iOS 18 will be a big deal for iPhone users. Apple’s language models can’t currently offer chatbot functionality on par with …
