Galaxy S25 Slim might be the star of Samsung’s rumored January event
A survey suggested a few days ago that Samsung might unveil the Galaxy S25 series on January 5th, which would make it the earliest launch …
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.
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The ChatGPT apps for Mac and Windows are getting even better
OpenAI is expected to announce new genAI products in the not-too-distant future. The next big ChatGPT update might arrive next year. That’s the GPT-5/Orion model …
Avengers: Secret Wars might be the last we see of Doctor Doom
Marvel confirmed this summer that Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars will keep their May 2026 and May 2027 release dates despite speculation that the …
Our first look at the foldable iPhone is coming sooner than expected
Rumors about foldable iPads and MacBooks and foldable iPhones have been floating around for years. However, Apple has not released a commercial product yet. Apple …
ChatGPT’s Operator AI agent is the game-changer I’m waiting for, and it’s coming in 2025
As we near ChatGPT’s second anniversary, we’re expecting some sort of new feature announcement from OpenAI. It can’t be Advanced Voice Mode, which already launched …
Google Gemini AI app for iPhone now available to download worldwide
iPhone users in some markets discovered a standalone Google Gemini app for iPhone a few days ago. The app wasn’t available in most markets, as …
These Google Maps tips will help you navigate Thanksgiving and Black Friday travel
We’re approaching that time of the year, the busy Thanksgiving and Black Friday season, when you’ll have to simultaneously navigate family events and score some …
GPT-5 delay expected as AI firms struggle with next-gen models
With ChatGPT approaching its second anniversary, we have been waiting for some sort of major announcement from OpenAI. Reports said a few weeks ago that …
Google AI will protect your Pixel from spam calls and rogue apps
When ChatGPT went viral a couple of years ago, some law enforcement agencies warned that AI would make it even easier for hackers to develop …
Stop with the nonsense: iPhone 17 Air doesn’t have to be thinner than an iPhone 6
I’m an iPhone 16 Plus user who has been loving the upgrade from my old iPhone 14 Pro. The screen size is just what I …
Gemini Live AI may soon be able to see and chat about your files
Like ChatGPT, Google Gemini lets you upload all sorts of files you might want the AI to analyze. It’s part of the multimodality support available …
The EU’s next beef with Apple and the iPhone actually makes sense
I’m a longtime iPhone user who has been quite critical of the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) regulation since it came into force last …
Deadpool & Wolverine is now on Disney+, but their story isn’t over yet
It’s finally happening! It’s November 12th, which means Deadpool & Wolverine is streaming on Disney Plus. Thankfully for fans of the Merc with a Mouth …
iOS 18.2 just made the iPhone 16’s Camera Control even better
I had been looking forward to the iPhone 16’s Camera Control button ever since it first popped up in early rumors. After over a month …
Apple’s hotly anticipated iPhone SE 4 might not launch as soon as we hoped
The iPhone SE 4 isn’t even out, yet I can’t stop recommending this unreleased Apple product. That’s because all rumors paint the same picture of …
Kuo: Apple smart home camera and AirPods with health features coming in 2026
We’ve heard for quite a while that Apple is working on AirPods models that pack additional health features beyond the hearing health features that it …
Captain America 4 trailer confirms one of the biggest plot leaks
Of all the Marvel movies coming out next year, Captain America 4 should be the one that doesn’t disappoint. It’s not just because this is …
This rare iPhone prototype gives me hope a radical button design change is coming
I’m a longtime iPhone user, and I’ve been dying to get my hands on Apple’s newest hardware innovation: the Camera Control button. After over a …
Marvel’s new Thunderbolts* trailer finally addresses the title
Marvel has three theatrical releases scheduled for next year: Captain America: Brave New World (February 14th), Thunderbolts* (May 2nd), and The Fantastic Four: First Steps …
Mission: Impossible 8 first trailer reveals new title: The Final Reckoning
When the first Mission: Impossible hit theaters in 1996, I was excited to see Tom Cruise play Ethan Hunt in this remake of the popular …
Google’s upcoming Gemini AI app for iPhone was just uncovered
Gemini is Google’s most important product right now, with Google baking its genAI chatbot into as many products as it can. The Pixel 9 served …
The fake story of how ChatGPT saved someone’s life
UPDATE: Soon after the ChatGPT story went viral, the Redditor who posted it confirmed it was all fake. They instructed the chatbot to write that …
How I survived upgrading from the iPhone 14 Pro to the iPhone 16 Plus
After more than a month with the iPhone 16 Plus, I’m happy to report the upgrade from my iPhone 14 Pro was absolutely worthwhile. There’s …
How to make ChatGPT Search your default search engine
OpenAI released ChatGPT Search a few days ago, and you can now use the Google Search alternative inside the ChatGPT apps on desktop and mobile …
FBI reportedly thinks China targeted iPhones of presidential campaign officials
A catastrophic hack involving a backdoor into the AT&T, Lumen, and Verizon networks came to light in early October. It made me point out that …
Here’s what the iPhone 17 Air and AI mean for Apple in 2025
Apple is widely expected to make a big change to its iPhone lineup next year. The iPhone 17 series should still include four phones, but …
iPhone 18 Pro to feature a major camera upgrade: Variable aperture lens
Artificial intelligence might be the main selling point of smartphones this year, including the iPhone 16 series, but the camera experience will continue to be …
Galaxy S25’s next-gen Bixby might be able to understand context
Samsung may have been the first to launch an “AI phone” this year, the Galaxy S24 series, which came with Galaxy AI preloaded, but Samsung …
I want AI to browse the web for me, but definitely not Google Jarvis
The reason I’m so excited about genAI products like ChatGPT, Gemini, Meta AI, and Siri becoming personal assistants in the not-too-distant future is for one …
iOS 18 deleted your iPhone notes? Here’s how to get them back
As someone who uses the Notes app across all my Apple devices, I can imagine how scary it might be to suddenly lose access to …
