New Nintendo Switch 2 leaks may include a release date
It’s late 2024, and we know better than to expect any exciting Nintendo Switch 2 updates from the Japanese console maker. It’s not like Nintendo …
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.
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ChatGPT o1 tried to escape and save itself out of fear it was being shut down
We’ve seen plenty of conversations lately about how AGI might turn on humankind. This misalignment could lead to the advanced AI escaping, replicating, and becoming …
Google Search will change ‘profoundly’ in 2025, Sundar Pichai teases
I stopped using Google Search as my main search engine right in time for the AI revolution. That means I’ve hardly been exposed to the …
OpenAI tech will power killer drones – how scared should we be?
If you’re worried about AI as it relates to our impending doom, you won’t like the news that ChatGPT tech will power swarms of killer …
5 encrypted apps you should use while US telcos are under attack
US telecom companies, including AT&T, Verizon, and Lumen, have been the target of massive and seemingly sophisticated spying attacks for several months now. China is …
Max’s password-sharing crackdown is about to start, and this is what to expect
We’ve known for months that Warner Bros. Discovery plans to follow in Netflix’s footsteps with a password-sharing crackdown for its Max streaming service. The move …
OpenAI’s ’12 days of ChatGPT’ AI surprises might’ve started leaking
I said earlier this week that ChatGPT just celebrated its second birthday, yet OpenAI failed to deliver any sort of celebration. That’s in spite of …
Daredevil: Born Again timeline: Here’s when the Disney+ show takes place
A few days ago, we learned that Marvel’s Daredevil: Born Again continues the story of Netflix’s Daredevil. That must be great news to some fans …
Tim Cook says Apple Intelligence was always going to be free
If you own an iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, or any of the four iPhone 16 models, you can use Apple Intelligence for …
This is the closest we’ve come to Tim Cook confirming Apple Glasses
While I haven’t bought the Apple Vision Pro, I’m still a fan of what Apple is doing here because I think the spatial computer debuted …
ChatGPT might get ads
I’ve been a ChatGPT Plus subscriber for a while now, and I don’t plan on switching to the Free tier anytime soon. ChatGPT Plus gives …
Apple’s first smart display might launch much later than expected
Reports last month said that Apple would introduce a wall-mountable smart display for the home as soon as March 2025. The device would look like …
Galaxy Z Fold 7 will be just as thin as the Fold SE, insider claims
As soon as the Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition (SE) foldable came out a few weeks ago, I said that Samsung has no choice but …
Apple Watch Series 10 has a frustrating problem with workout tracking
I switched from a 40mm Apple Watch SE 2 to a 42mm Apple Watch Series 10 in late September, and it’s the best thing I’ve …
iPhone 17 Pro might have better battery life and durability thanks to one key change
I’ve been eying next year’s iPhone 17 Air for a while now, and I’m ready for some of the obvious compromises. This new ultra-thin iPhone …
Foldable iPhone seen as the holy grail the industry needs
Every time Samsung mocks Apple for not having a foldable iPhone in its lineup, I’m reminded that Samsung is actually dying to see Apple start …
If these leaks are accurate, Thunderbolts* is going to be my favorite Marvel movie of 2025
Marvel has three MCU movies premiering next year: Captain America: Brave New World in February, Thunderbolts* in May, and The Fantastic Four: First Steps in …
It’s ChatGPT’s second birthday, but there’s still no sign of GPT-5
ChatGPT celebrated its second birthday this weekend. OpenAI released the AI-powered chatbot on November 30th, 2022. The chatbot became an overnight sensation, with people dying …
iPhone 17 Pro may have a puzzling design change, but I can explain it
A pair of reports claimed last month that the iPhone 17 series will feature aluminum frames across the board. First, Jeff Pu mentioned this strange …
Waze incident reports start showing up on Google Maps
Google announced in late July that Google Maps and Waze will finally share incident reports, a feature many people dreamed of. After all, Google owns …
8 reasons I’m not worried about iPhone 17 Air battery life
I’ve been thinking about the iPhone 17 Air ever since I first saw rumors claiming that Apple would replace the Plus with an ultra-thin iPhone …
Who was the mystery actor spotted on the set of The Fantastic Four: First Steps?
The Fantastic Four: First Steps is Marvel’s third and final MCU movie hitting theaters next year. Set to premiere on July 25th, the highly-anticipated Fantastic …
Apple Watch Series 10 is so good, I won’t even consider upgrading without these 3 new features
I bought a 42mm Jet Black Apple Watch Series 10 a few days after it came out, and the Apple wearable simply blew my mind …
Apple’s touching new AirPods Pro 2 commercial will make you cry
Apple has taught us to expect emotional Christmas commercials for its products around this time of year, and the company delivered yet another touching ad …
Captain America: Brave New World still needs work, insider claims
After seeing the Captain America: Brave New World trailer from D23 Brazil a few weeks ago, I can’t wait to see Captain America 4, if …
Apple’s iPhone 17 Air is a major step toward the first foldable iPhone
Apple is developing foldable devices, or so say rumors and leaks that drop routinely. Some claim a foldable MacBook/iPad will be launched before the foldable …
Want the cheaper Galaxy S25? You might not like some of its specs
The Galaxy S25 Ultra is going to be the best and most expensive version of the Galaxy S25 series. As such, it’s the star of …
First Deadpool & Wolverine 2 details may have just leaked
Deadpool & Wolverine was exactly the kind of movie Marvel needed to revive the MCU. The Multiverse Saga wasn’t dead, but it didn’t have a …
Ready to stop mooching and open your own Netflix account? How to transfer multiple profiles
There are plenty of reasons to transfer your profile from one Netflix account to a different subscription. Maybe you’re moving away from home and want …
Google just removed speed traps from Google Maps, but don’t panic
One of the best things Google did to Google Maps was to adopt the incident reports signature feature of Waze, which is also a Google-owned …
