Last-minute leak says Humane Ai Pin is basically a $699 smartphone without a display
Humane will unveil the Ai Pin later on Thursday, but we have a last-minute leak that seems to answer almost all of the remaining questions …
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.
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Google partners with carriers as it begs the EU to make Apple iMessage a gatekeeper
Google’s relentless anti-iMessage campaign continues with a new episode this week. The online search giant partnered with wireless carriers in the European Union (EU) to …
Galaxy S24’s ChatGPT rival has a name: Meet Samsung Gauss
Several rumors said in the past few weeks that the Galaxy S24 will be Samsung’s first device to feature on-device generative AI software similar to …
YouTube’s ban of ad blockers might be illegal in Europe
Google started a limited YouTube experiment this summer to test tech that would help it ban ad blockers. A few days ago, YouTube confirmed the …
Two M3 MacBook Pro tricks you should know before you buy one
Apple unveiled the M3 MacBook Pro and iMac models last week, opening online preorders. The M3 MacBook Pro, M3 Pro MacBook Pro, and M3 iMac …
Google Maps and Apple Maps should copy Waze’s crash history alerts
Google Maps might be Google’s main navigation app, but it’s Waze that sometimes gets the more exciting features. For instance, there’s a new crash history …
The cheap Avengers trick in the final trailer won’t save The Marvels
The Marvels opens on Friday in theaters around the world. With a few days go to, we have a surprising final trailer for it. It’s …
I like ChatGPT even more after OpenAI’s developer conference
I’ve been following ChatGPT closely for the better part of a year because it’s the nature of my job. Generative AI is a massive tech …
Galaxy S24 buyers might have to pay extra for AI features
Some of the most recent Galaxy S24 rumors claim the next-gen Samsung flagship will feature on-device generative AI features similar to ChatGPT. Samsung confirmed that …
I hope the iPhone gets the custom Apple battery tech this rumor teases
Like most iPhone users, I might have a battery life problem. It’s not that I run out of battery when I least expect it. I …
M3 MacBook Pro 14-inch real-life test shows ‘epic’ battery life
Even before Apple unveiled the M3 MacBook Pro models, I was curious about the battery life gains the new chips would have to offer. I …
Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Evans have reportedly agreed to return to the Avengers
We’ve been talking about Robert Downey Jr.’s Iron Man and Chris Evans’s Captain America returning to future Avengers movies even before the Multiverse Saga had …
If this Apple Vision Pro rumor is true, I might not buy one anymore
Apple unveiled the Vision Pro at WWDC 2023 this past summer. That’s when it said the spatial computer will launch early next year in the …
ChatGPT’s next big feature might let you make your own GPT-4 chatbot
ChatGPT will soon celebrate its one-year anniversary, an important milestone for the innovation that redefined the tech landscape in 2023. We’ve witnessed the rise of …
When will the M3 MacBook Air launch now that the Pro models are here?
A week ago, Apple delivered the surprise late-October Halloween-centric Scary Fast press event. The star of the show was the M3 series, Apple’s new System-on-Chip …
Google makes money off of the iPhone even if it’s not Apple’s default search engine
iPhone browsing is so important to Google’s bottom line that the company is willing to pay Apple billions of dollars annually. That’s how Google Search …
How to set up your Apple Watch so you only get message notifications from certain people
I told you to turn off most notifications on Apple Watch when I gave you tips and tricks to improve battery life. I said at …
Tired of people snooping on your iPhone lock screen notifications? Here’s what to do
The iPhone is great at protecting your privacy as long as you take advantage of its features. That means locking the iPhone screen with a …
Loki season 2 episode 5 has major Infinity War vibes, so why am I not excited?
The Loki season 2 finale is the only one we’re still waiting for, and we’ll find out how the story concludes next week. But episode …
Brave launches Leo, a free generative AI assistant more private than ChatGPT
Brave is a Chromium-based browser that limits tracking for personal ads and runs on its own Brave search engine. The company has been promoting user …
Galaxy S24 ‘AI phone’ is reportedly coming in mid-January
About a month ago, Galaxy S24 rumors said that Samsung is preparing to give the next-gen Galaxy S model an earlier-than-usual launch event. Samsung will …
I have high hopes for ‘Apple GPT’ on iPhone after Tim Cook’s generative AI comments
Much has been written about Apple and its ChatGPT-like product. The iPhone maker is reportedly investing billions to make “Apple GPT” happen, with generative AI …
Galaxy S24 might be Samsung’s first phone with built-in generative AI like ChatGPT
Generative AI continues to be the hottest trend in tech. Everyone is looking to take advantage of ChatGPT or ChatGPT-like services. Samsung is no different. …
Pixel 8 Pro vs. iPhone 15 Pro Max speed test has me worried about Google’s latest promise
With every new flagship smartphone’s arrival, we get the usual benchmark and real-life speed tests. The latest iPhone typically wins these comparisons, as the Android …
The Marvels: Release date, trailers, & everything we know
Carol Danvers (Brie Larson), Monica Rambeau (Teyonah Parris), and Kamala Khan (Iman Vellani) are the three Marvels who will star in the final MCU movie …
Ad-free Facebook and Instagram might just be bait, so people let Meta track them for ads
Meta announced a few days ago that it introduced new ad-free Facebook and Instagram subscriptions for the European market. The service will only be available …
M3 Max MacBook Pro is as fast as M2 Ultra Macs, benchmarks reveal
Apple unveiled the M3 Macs on Monday, which feature one of the expected new chips: M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max. Apple made a big …
New clip of The Marvels might confirm the story’s big twist
When I arrive at the theater to watch the Captain Marvel sequel next week, I’ll do so knowing everything that happens. I followed The Marvels …
It’s official: YouTube is coming for your ad blockers worldwide
“We’re running a small experiment globally that urges viewers with ad blockers enabled to allow ads on YouTube or try YouTube Premium.” That’s what YouTube …
The Disney Plus password crackdown has begun, but no one knows how it works
After announcing and testing features meant to stop password sharing, Netflix implemented account changes to prevent the phenomenon it had previously encouraged. Netflix tracks account …
