Loki season 2 premiere has a credits scene, and the details just leaked
It’s almost time for the premiere of some of the most exciting new Disney Plus of 2023. But Disney is doing things differently for Marvel’s …
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
As a longtime iPhone user, I’m so jealous of this Pixel AI feature
I won’t lie; my main focus during Google’s Pixel event on Wednesday was the Pixel 8 series. The Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro might …
Adobe is about to unveil a powerful AI photo editor that sounds too good to be true
Google doubled down on AI photography during the Pixel 8 event this week. After announcing Google Photos’ Magic Editor at I/O 2023, Google just introduced …
iPhone 15 overheating issue fix doesn’t throttle performance, early tests show
Apple confirmed the overheating bug affecting iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max units a few days ago. The company explained the causes. Apple also …
Netflix and other streamers are about to make illegal downloads great again
Netflix will soon hit customers with yet another price hike, after increasing prices for all of its plans last year. By itself, this news should …
iPhone 15 Pro Max beats Galaxy S23 Ultra in a surprisingly close speed test
The iPhone 15 series brought us the A17 Pro chip that powers the iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max. It’s an A-series chip unlike …
Android 14 finally starts rolling out to Pixel phones
Traditionally, Google releases its major Android update of the year during the summer. After about six months of beta testing, the latest Android version is …
Pixel 8 and 8 Pro are portals into Google’s AI-powered future
The smartphone business is in a prolonged slump because of the economy, and smartphone buyers aren’t exactly spending top dollar on expensive Android phones like …
Last-minute Google Pixel 8 Pro price leak reveals a surprising storage upgrade
Google will unveil the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro later on Wednesday, but the phones hold virtually no secrets. It’s not just that Pixel …
What if Google doesn’t really care about RCS support in iMessage?
Google is running an ongoing campaign to force Apple to bring RCS support to iMessage on iPhone. Google seems terrified of the iPhone’s prevalence, especially …
New spoiler from Loki season 2 is the most surprising one yet
Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine that Loki would be such a good Marvel show and would become one of my all-time favorite …
Samsung’s game-streaming service might be the best way to combat Apple’s powerful iPhones
We expected the iPhone 15 Pro to rock an A17 chip that would feature improved energy efficiency and a minor speed bump. What we got …
iPhone 15 Pro Max overheating problem should be resolved with next update, but what if Apple doesn’t fix it?
The iPhone 15 series is selling tremendously well, especially the more expensive iPhone 15 Pro Max. But the Pro models also have an unexpected problem …
Google Bard’s Memory feature will let you teach the chatbot about yourself
While I worry about my privacy when using generative AI products like ChatGPT and Google Bard, I’d also like to be able to customize these …
I hope this iPhone 16 Pro is as big as this new leak suggests
Months before Apple unveiled the iPhone 15, we had already seen the first iPhone 16 rumors claiming the 2024 models would be bigger than their …
Development has begun on Marvel’s big X-Men reboot, but don’t get too excited
The writers inked a new deal with studios so they can return to work on new productions. All we need now is for the actors …
Humane Ai Pin launches in November, so why did it show up at Paris Fashion Week?
I’ve been following Humane’s Ai Pin device with cautious interest for the better part of a year, waiting for this ChatGPT and iPhone challenger to …
I can’t wait for Apple’s Google Search rival to hit iPhone
I told you recently that I thought the Vision Pro might be a bigger threat to Google Search than ChatGPT. It’s not the spatial computer …
Consumer Reports’ iPhone 15 Pro Max drop and bend test contradicts previous findings
Soon after the iPhone 15 went on sale, we saw the first drop and durability tests surface online. Unsurprisingly, they showed that glass can break …
7 Apple Watch tips to improve battery life
Apple upgrades the capabilities of the Apple Watch with each generation, but there’s one thing that rarely gets any better: battery life. All Apple Watch …
This iPhone 15 Pro trick gives you the Action button functionality you’ve dreamed of
I haven’t upgraded to one of the four iPhone 15 models that went on sale around the world on Friday. But if I were to …
6 free AI tools you’ve probably never heard of
ChatGPT and Dall-E (OpenAI), Stable Diffusion (Stable Diffusion), Midjourney (Midjourney), Bing Chat, Bing Image Creator, and Copilot (Microsoft), Google Bard and Google SGE (Google), Claude …
Chris Evans says he might play Captain America again someday
We often discuss Iron Man’s (Robert Downey Jr.) return to the MCU despite his death, but he’s not the only character we lost in Avengers: …
I don’t want Meta AI in WhatsApp, even if it doesn’t snoop on my texts
Meta announced earlier this week that its Meta AI will eventually populate all its products, including its apps. Meta AI beta is coming to Facebook, …
iPhone 15’s USB-C port might be a problem for some accessories
The iPhone 15 models all feature USB-C ports on the bottom. It’s the design change that many iPhone users have been waiting for. The port …
iPhone 15 Pro owner reports battery swelling but no overheating
An iPhone 15 Pro user posted images on Reddit showing the new device bloating after the battery started swelling. That’s a normal security behavior of …
iPhone 15 Pro Max is sold out, but you still shouldn’t buy one from scalpers
The iPhone 15 has been out for almost a week now, but good luck getting your hands on an iPhone 15 Pro Max. Apple sold …
Pixel 8 camera can create special moments that never really happened
Google will unveil the Pixel 8 series next week, and we already know everything about the upcoming phones. It’s not just because we saw a …
iPhone 15 Pro overheating problem might be more serious than we thought
As soon as the iPhone 15 came out, we saw an early A17 Pro review that showed the iPhone 15 Pro models can overheat when …
Forget the iPhone 15, Apple’s upcoming iPhone SE 4 sounds too good to pass up
There’s no question that the entry-level iPhone 15 is an amazing device. It’s certainly better than the base iPhone 14, especially since Apple didn’t raise …
