Google’s fake Gemini AI features might become a reality on the Pixel 9
I was not a fan of Google’s fake Gemini demo a few days ago, but I’m certain that the AI technology Google faked will soon …
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
Foldable iPad might not launch for years, but I’m ready to wait
I’m a longtime iPhone user who won’t switch to Android to get a foldable handset. But I’m drawn to the form factor. I’m even more …
Proton’s Mail app for desktop is here, but only for Visionary subscribers
Swiss software developer Proton has been on fire recently, delivering exciting updates for its various end-to-end encrypted apps. Strong encryption is the key feature of …
If AI starts manipulating public opinion, we’ll never see it coming
We’re in the early days of generative AI software, and they are already starting to change how we use technology, as well as how we …
Threads is now available in Europe, and you can use it without an Instagram account
Rumors said a few days ago that Meta was about to bring Threads to the major market it avoided this summer, the European Union (EU). …
Expect Beeper Mini’s iMessage support to be unreliable, as service goes down again
Beeper might be developing “the best chat app on Earth,” but don’t expect iMessage support to be reliable, considering what we’ve witnessed in the past …
Check this privacy feature before you use the iPhone’s new Journal app
Apple released iOS 17.2 earlier this week, introducing the highly-anticipated Journal app. While I initially thought I wouldn’t need it, I’m reconsidering the app for …
Meta’s AI features for Ray-Ban smart glasses make me think Apple’s AR goggles are inevitable
The computing platform of the future is slowly coming together. Smart glasses that support augmented reality (AR) features and artificial intelligence (AI) will eventually replace …
iPhone 16 Pro expected to get bigger while the Galaxy S Ultra shrinks… wait, what?
The iPhone 16 series might include a big design change compared to previous versions. The entry-level iPhone 16 and 16 Plus models will come in …
Here’s why you should reenable Google Maps location history
Google Maps, who are you? I’m incredibly surprised to see Google come up with privacy features I’d expect from a competitive navigation app. Not the …
I can’t wait to set up this new iPhone anti-theft security feature in iOS 17.3
I’m a longtime iPhone user who has never had to deal with a stolen or lost device. And I hope I’ll never have to experience …
Loki season 2 ended beautifully, so we don’t need a season 3
It’s always sad to experience the ending of a TV show when you’ve spent years following those characters. You know they’re not coming back anytime …
Google might show us the scary side of Gemini: AI that knows everything about you
Google unveiled Gemini a few days ago, taking the very unusual approach to demo its first real ChatGPT rival. The company showed off a video …
iPhone Journal app is now available, but there’s something you should do before you use it
When Apple unveiled the Journal app coming to iPhone and iPad in iOS 17, I thought I’d never want to journal on iPhone or iPad. …
ChatGPT Plus subscriptions are back, so I went and got one
I’ve wanted to get on ChatGPT Plus for months but kept postponing the upgrade until DevDay came along. OpenAI’s big developer event brought custom GPTs, …
Mistral AI is an exciting ChatGPT rival, but it’s not ready for us yet
Google stunned the world with Gemini, a ChatGPT rival that could receive voice instructions and react to a real-time feed of the world while answering …
Galaxy S24 AI features leaked, and it sounds like a Pixel 8 and iPhone 15 had a baby
Samsung will market the Galaxy S24 as an “AI phone” early next year. That’s what all leaks say, and Galaxy S leaks are usually correct …
Google Messages might soon let you edit sent messages
Fixing mistakes in messaging apps is part of the modern chat experience. The old process involves explaining what you meant or correcting a previous line …
Apple stores to start Vision Pro training soon, but that’s not great news to me
I’ve been telling you that I plan to get the Vision Pro ever since Apple unveiled the spatial computer back in June. But I’ve had …
Using Beeper Mini means stealing iMessage from Apple – and you need to read this
Beeper Mini was the app of the moment last week, the breakthrough cross-platform messaging app that brought secure iMessage support to Android. Beeper found a …
The iPhone’s health app lacks a year-in-review feature – here’s how to get one
Forget year-in-reviews for Spotify, Apple Music, and other content consumption apps. I want to know what my fitness/workout program looked like for the entire year, …
I want iMessage to copy WhatsApp’s Face ID security
WhatsApp just added a new security feature called Secret Code. An evolution of the Chat Lock feature that lets you password-protect sensitive WhatsApp Chats, Secret …
Ryan Reynolds drops his own hilarious Deadpool 3 spoilers and leaks
With the SAG-AFTRA strike lifted, actors are back to work, and Deadpool 3 is one of the first movies to resume shooting. Unsurprisingly, soon after …
Google’s amazing Gemini AI demo was a big fake, so I’ll stick with ChatGPT
One of the biggest immediate worries with AI products like ChatGPT is not that they’ll take over the world, eradicating humanity in the process. It’s …
After iMessages, Beeper Mini wants to bring FaceTime to Android next
There’s been a lot of talk about Apple’s iMessage in the past few months, considering the increased pressure on Apple to support RCS messages. Apple …
iPhone got a big AirDrop upgrade I can’t wait to use: NameDropping tickets from the Wallet app
iOS 17 brought a significant upgrade to the way you share contact information between iPhone users. NameDrop is the name of the new iPhone trick. …
Proton Drive gets encrypted photo backup features, starting with the Android app
End-to-end encryption is the main feature of Proton’s software. The Swiss software developer started with Proton Mail a few years ago, and now operates a …
Facebook Messenger finally got default end-to-end encryption – here’s how to tell if you have it
Meta added end-to-end encryption for one-on-one chats in 2016. End-to-end encryption wasn’t enabled by default, like in iMessage, WhatsApp, and Signal, but now, Meta is …
How to try the new combined Hulu and Disney+ app right now
We learned about a month ago that Disney planned to bring Hulu content to the Disney Plus app for subscribers who pay for streaming bundles. …
More evidence that Apple’s iPhone SE 4 is getting a big redesign
The iPhone 16 is exciting to me because it’ll bring us Apple’s first on-device AI to rival ChatGPT. But I’m also keeping an eye out …
