Senior Writer
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 closely follows the events in 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.
Apple’s iPhone 9 (iPhone SE 2) is one of the most highly anticipated products of the first half of the year, a device rumored to cost $399 and have the same powerful A-series chip as the iPhone 11. Apple was rumored to be planning to unveil the iPhone 9 and other new products during a …
Sony’s PlayStation 5 still lacks a full specs sheet, as the company is yet to announce specific details about the console’s hardware. The PS5 is expected to at least match the Xbox Series X official specs, as both consoles will share similar custom CPU and GPU chips made by AMD, as well as next-gen SSDs …
A brand new Google Maps feature will help you make the most of your next restaurant visit. Google Lens integration will highlight the most popular items in a physical restaurant menu, and even show crowdsourced photos of those meals where available. The feature is already rolling out on Android devices, but it’s not available on …
Black Widow is Marvel’s first MCU Phase 4 film, set to launch on May 1st, and the studio has just released the final trailer for the movie. In addition to showing new footage that hints at what we should expect from Natasha’s standalone adventure, the trailer confirms Black Widow will open on May 1st, and …
The new Galaxy S20 phones are made of glass, like many other smartphone flagships, iPhone 11 series included. SquareTrade durability test shows that the Galaxy S20 isn’t more durable than the iPhone 11 series, and you’ll definitely need a protective case. Apple’s glass-sandwich was able to survive a tumble test, while the Galaxy S20’s glass …
The Pixel 4a’s presumed release date is approaching fast, with Google expected to unveil the new mid-range handset in May. A brand new set of hands-on photos of the new Google phone seems to confirm previous leaks. The Pixel 4a will have a better design than the Pixel 4 phones, but it’ll feature several hardware …
Christian Bale has been rumored to star in Thor 4 several months ago, although Marvel never confirmed it. Reports that followed speculated that Bale could play a key character who will be crucial to the future of the MCU, even beyond the Phase 4 titles. A Marvel star has now confirmed that the actor will …
The starting prices for the PS5 and Xbox Series X console are still a mystery, but you should be ready to pay more money for a next-gen gaming experience you expect. Both the PlayStation 5 and the new Xbox will support a critical connectivity standard that will require an additional purchase this year, a brand …
Onward opens this weekend. Pixar’s newest animated feature is a fantasy story set in our present-day world. There’s just no time for the No Time to Die premiere in April, and you can blame the coronavirus outbreak for that. Tom Hanks returns to World War II, but this time around, it’s a naval battle where …
Oppo’s first smartwatch looks very familiar, and that’s because it looks just like an Apple Watch. The Oppo Watch has many of the same features as the Apple Watch, but runs Android, and it’s a lot more affordable. It even has a couple of features that aren’t available on the Apple Watch, including super-fast charging. …
