The only New Avenger who died tragically had a much better arc before Marvel changed it
Marvel couldn’t even wait for Thunderbolts*‘s first weekend at the box office to end before spoiling the big reveal at the end, launching a massive …
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
ChatGPT delayed a feature that people shouldn’t be allowed to use anyway
ChatGPT has grown a lot in the past few years, with OpenAI releasing several exciting features along the way. ChatGPT can now reason to offer …
Google Search AI Mode is cool, but here’s why you should use Gemini instead
I never liked the AI Overviews that populate Google Search results, but Google Search just added a few AI features that I’d actually enjoy. The …
8 missing ChatGPT features that the app should add immediately
ChatGPT is my go-to AI app right now. I use it on Mac, iPhone, and iPad, with the first being my preferred way to interact …
How Google’s new Gemini AI update keeps us safe from online scams
I might have chosen ChatGPT as my default chatbot for this early phase of the AI computing era, but I also keep an eye on …
New Chinese AI can supposedly help you understand your pets
There’s been a lot of talk about technology that can help us understand what our pets are saying to us (or about us) in recent …
Why you’re crazy if you travel without using ChatGPT and this new Google Maps AI feature
Before the age of generative AI, I used to rely on Google search whenever I had to travel. I’d look up information about the neighborhood …
Google Search finally added an AI feature you might actually like
Google has been dying to bring generative AI features to Google Search as soon as ChatGPT went viral more than two years ago. Its efforts …
OpenAI for Countries will give ChatGPT a huge advantage, but that’s not good news
After announcing the big for-profit OpenAI restructuring that everybody expected, OpenAI just introduced a new AI initiative that could make ChatGPT the default AI choice …
How to use Netflix’s new AI chatbot to find stuff to watch
Netflix confirmed rumors a few weeks ago that a ChatGPT-like AI tool was in testing and would soon be available to help subscribers find what …
New Gemini 2.5 Pro update is so good, Google couldn’t wait until I/O 2025 to release it
This year’s Google I/O 2025 event happens on May 20th, and it’s probably going to focus so much on new Gemini AI features that Google …
iPhone 17’s RAM upgrade is proof Apple still has big plans for AI
Apple Intelligence was supposed to be the highlight of iOS 18, a signature feature unlike anything available on competing devices. That’s what Apple sold us …
7 new AI features coming to Windows 11, and why they matter
Microsoft on Tuesday launched new Surface hardware and announced new AI features for Windows 11 PCs. Most of the new AI goodies are available right …
This is what Android 16’s big redesign looks like
Google’s big I/O 2025 event is just around the corner, and AI will obviously dominate the main keynote, which is usually focused on the upcoming …
Why is OpenAI so hellbent on changing its structure?
OpenAI has been trying to switch from a nonprofit business model to a for-profit corporation for a while now, drawing intense criticism along the way. …
AI confirmed a Raphael masterpiece wasn’t painted by the famous artist alone
See the dude in the top left corner of the top of the painting above (Raphael’s famous Madonna della Rosa)? That’s St. Joseph lurking over …
Marvel reveals the true title of Thunderbolts*
Marvel’s second big MCU theatrical release of 2025 is playing in theaters, and it’s already shaping up to be a great success. The Thunderbolts* premieres …
Amazing free iPhone app does live in-ear language translation using AI
We’ve been able to translate foreign languages with relative ease long before generative AI products like ChatGPT did it for us. But genAI products like …
I asked ChatGPT how expensive the iPhone will be with Trump tariffs costing Apple almost $1B
Trump’s tariffs have rocked the US and global economies, and it’s still unclear if there’s anything to be gained from them. Tariffs are affecting the …
iPhone Fold may change Apple’s iPhone release schedule forever
For years, Apple has been rumored to be working on foldable devices, including iPhones and iPad/MacBook models. Those rumors often contradicted each other, with some …
An airline damaged my luggage and refused to pay – here’s how ChatGPT helped
Picture this: You’re finally on vacation. You’ve just landed in whatever dream destination you might have decided upon, and you’re waiting for your checked-in bag …
Thunderbolts* post-credits scene was shot during Avengers: Doomsday production
I’m glad to see that Thunderbolts* is shaping up to be the best Marvel movie of the year, and certainly one of the Multiverse Saga’s …
Study finds ChatGPT isn’t taking anyone’s job, at least not yet
ChatGPT became commercially available in late 2022 and then revolutionized the tech landscape. Every company under the sun prioritized AI software, and we’ve witnessed massive …
GTA 6 delayed until 2026, but at least we have a release date now
I have to say, 5/26/26 has a great ring to it. That’s the official GTA 6 release date that Rockstar Games announced on Friday, seemingly …
Google’s obsession-worthy AI podcasting app is going mobile
I’m a longtime ChatGPT Plus user who has experimented with every AI upgrade and tool OpenAI has launched in recent years. Chatting with AI has …
The Apple Watch Series 10 heart rate sensor is an absolute disaster
I am a marathon runner, and I routinely mention this not (just) to prove that those memes about runners always talking about running are absolutely …
AI Mode is like ChatGPT in Google Search, and everyone in the US has it now
I haven’t been a big fan of Google Search AI Overviews, and I don’t even see those annoying Gemini-powered summaries in Europe. Forcing AI search …
AI agents like ChatGPT will soon shop for you thanks to new tech
We’re in the early days of AI agents, or tools available in ChatGPT that perform specific actions for users beyond answering questions. AI firms like …
Gemini is coming to Apple Intelligence in iOS 19 – is that good news or bad news?
With about a month to go until WWDC 2025, we have a pretty good idea of what Apple will announce at the show. This year’s …
Gemini AI app can now edit all your photos, and you have to see how good it is
ChatGPT went viral a few weeks ago thanks to its new 4o image generation tool, which lets anyone create AI images with simple text prompts. …
