The first details on Google’s Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL just leaked
Google will unveil its third-generation Pixel series this fall, and the first reliable rumor is already swirling well ahead of when we expect Google to …
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.
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Hey Google, please stop pretending to be human
Google Duplex — Google Assistant’s creepiest feature yet, which can make actual phone calls that sound very human — was without a doubt the best …
Avengers will probably die for real when the ‘Infinity War’ adventure is over
Some of our favorite Avengers do die in Infinity War, and that should absolutely not be a spoiler. It’s a “war” movie, and we can’t …
OnePlus teases ‘Fast AF’ OnePlus 6 early sale just as more renders leak
We’ve got less than a week to go until the OnePlus 6 becomes official, but that doesn’t mean we’re done seeing teasers and leaks in …
Pokemon Go players are going to be part of a giant experiment to build AR maps
Niantic, the company that turned the Pokemon Go into a worldwide AR phenomenon, wants to use your Pokemon Go addiction to help it create augmented …
The Galaxy S9 is already here, but Samsung is still milking the Galaxy S8
The Galaxy S9 has been available in many countries for nearly two months, but the phone isn’t the success Samsung expected it to be. Sales …
The ‘black dot of death’ is even worse on iPhone than Android
A few days ago, we learned of a new emoji message that can kill the WhatsApp app on Android phones. The gist of it is …
‘Avengers: Infinity War’ writers just explained one more mystery
More and more Avengers: Infinity War secrets are being explained by its creators every day, but don’t expect any real answers concerning the upcoming Avengers …
Here’s how the new Android P gestures work compared to the iPhone X
Google at I/O 2018 confirmed the rumor that Android P will steal one of the best iPhone X features, the new gestures that let you …
Hard questions: Is Facebook making its own Bitcoin rival?
Bitcoin and the cryptocurrency world is very attractive to all sorts of businesses, including tech companies, because of the underlying technology, the blockchain. Facebook is …
Samsung missed the chance to make history at Google I/O
Google released the first Android P version to developers many weeks ago, without revealing all the new features coming to Android this year. But on …
Facebook talks up end-to-end encryption, but still won’t use it on Messenger
News broke out a few days ago that the WhatsApp co-founder that’s still working for Facebook will leave the company soon over various differences with …
Samsung just teased us with a gorgeous Galaxy S9 you can’t buy
Samsung just launched a Galaxy S9 color option that you can’t buy, but which looks a lot better than the original launch colors. The South …
How the ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ directors chose which characters would die
Yes, people do die in Infinity War. Don’t act surprised. It’s war, after all, and superheroes, no matter how super or how heroic they might be, aren’t …
Apple is hinting that the notch is the future of all iPhones
Apple shook up established smartphone design with its iPhone X’s notch. The company’s move signaled to competitors that it’s okay to go forward with notch …
Android P swipes right on iPhone X’s gestures, and it’s a glorious steal
If you’re already using an iPhone X, you’re probably more than familiar with Apple’s newly introduced gestures that help you navigate an operating system that …
Android P public beta is available on Pixel phones, OnePlus 6, and other non-Google handsets
As expected, Android P is one of the major announcements from Google’s I/O 2018 event. Google made the first developer preview available a few weeks …
Google Assistant will make reservations for you, and the human at the end of the call will never know it
Google I/O is back in session, as Google is looking to tell the world what it’s been working on since last year’s developers event. The …
New OnePlus 6 leak reveals color options
OnePlus will unveil the OnePlus 6 in just a few days, not that we expect any real surprises coming from the company’s London-based media event. …
2018 Google Play Awards winners announced ahead of Google I/O keynote
Google’s I/O keynote is almost upon us, the company’s major developer event of the year where Google will unveil some of its newest innovations when …
You don’t need to freak out about the latest WhatsApp-crashing bug
Every once in a while, smartphone users discover ways of crashing their phones, or the phones of their friends, that involve sending out a particular …
HTC had to use the iPhone to make anyone care about the HTC U12
HTC is still making smartphones of its own, even though it lost a substantial amount of engineers when it sold part of its mobile division …
We have the answer to at least one ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ mystery
Whether you’ve seen the latest Avengers movie or not, you’re probably aware of the fact that it has an emotional ending, an excellent setup for …
Microsoft is bringing major Windows 10 features to Android and iPhone
Microsoft abandoned Windows Phones a long time again, but that doesn’t mean it’s any less interested in offering mobile experiences. The company has been trying …
SNL’s Cohen-Trump cold open was full of unexpected cameos
Saturday Night Live kicked things off on Saturday with a new cold open that tackled the hottest Trump news from the past few weeks. While …
‘Avengers: Infinity War’ is now the fastest movie to make $1 billion
Avengers: Infinity War is now the fastest movie to make $1 billion, Disney already confirmed over the weekend, after a stellar second weekend performance. The …
Apple confirms a serious problem with the iPhone X – and an unlikely solution
Face ID, Apple’s sophisticated 3D-sensing face recognition system, is one of the signature features of the iPhone X. It turns out, however, that Face ID …
What will the ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ sequel be called?
Avengers: Infinity War is going to be one of the biggest movies of the year. In fact, I don’t think that any of the remaining …
Will Smith is actually going to do this ridiculous helicopter bungee jump
Some people go to dinner on their birthday or host big parties, especially when reaching certain significant milestones. But if you’re Will Smith and you’re …
8 new movie trailers you need to watch from this past week
The only movie you should consider watching this week, even if you haven’t seen any of the 18 movies that preceded it, is Avengers: Infinity …
