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 …
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
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 …
iPhone 16 to feature an extra button, and I think we probably need it
The “dream” iPhone might be a few years away: a perfect all-screen device with no ports and no buttons. Apple needs a few additional innovations …
Deadpool 3 plot leak might explain why Wolverine is in the sequel
Deadpool (Ryan Reynolds) and Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) being the co-stars of Deadpool 3 is only possible because Disney purchased Fox several years ago. This allowed …
Google Chrome for iPhone now lets you move the address bar to the bottom – finally
There are two types of iPhone users in the world when it comes to browsing the web with Safari. Those who prefer to have the …
Apple detects sophisticated iPhone attack, warns Indian opposition of state-sponsored spying
Apple just issued iPhone hack warnings to more than a half-dozen people in India. They happen to be lawmakers from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s main …
M3 MacBook Pro 14-inch battery life is a huge surprise
Hours before Apple’s big Mac event on Monday, I wondered whether the M3 MacBook Pro models will deliver significant battery life gains over their predecessors. …
The base M3 MacBook Pro 14-inch is a game-changer
Rumors before the Scary Fast event that Apple held on Monday evening said the base 13-inch MacBook Pro will be refreshed alongside the high-end 14-inch …
This ChatGPT iPhone app lets you use GPT-4 for way less than ChatGPT Plus
You might not be paying anything for the free version of OpenAI’s ChatGPT generative AI software, but OpenAI spends money operating it. That’s why the …
$1,000 Humane Ai Pin is bad news for cheap ChatGPT hardware
A new report from a trusted source says that Humane plans to sell the Ai Pin gadget for $1,000, and that’s not including the monthly …
M3 MacBook Pro battery life: What to expect
Apple on Monday is expected to unveil the M3 Pro and M3 Max versions of the 14-inch MacBook Pro and 16-inch MacBook Pro laptops, refreshing …
AirPods Pro 3 might not launch until 2025 – here’s why I want them
Apple is about to upgrade the iMac and high-end MacBook Pro laptops with brand-new M3 chips. But don’t expect other products from Apple’s Scary Fast …
Did Apple suppliers just hint that the iPad mini 7 is launching today?
The iPad mini 7 has been a hot topic in the past few weeks, as Apple rumors claimed a release was imminent. The expectation was …
This might be Apple’s new M3 chip lineup, but the MacBook I want isn’t coming today
Apple will hold on Monday its most unusual MacBook launch event in recent years. It won’t be a press conference with a live audience, but …
My iPhone 14 Pro shut down for three hours overnight, and I think I know why
I have not upgraded to the iPhone 15 Pro or 15 Pro Max, as my iPhone 14 Pro is in tip-top shape after one year …
5 best Gmail add-ons that everyone should try
Gmail is likely one of the most important apps currently installed on your phone and your computer. Whether you have a single account or various …
Maybe Microsoft should make Windows 11 smartphones
If you want a new smartphone, you really only have two options: iPhone or Android. These are the only two mobile operating systems in development, …
Forget the Loki season 2 episode 4 cliffhanger, there’s a big Secret Wars teaser you missed
Episode 4 of Loki season 2 flies by, with important twists at every turn. The episode ends with a big cliffhanger that will make you …
