Google just improved its SGE AI-powered search experience
First announced at Google I/O, Google Search SGE is one of the company’s generative AI products that’s intended to take on OpenAI’s ChatGPT. SGE is …
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
iOS 17’s new camera shortcuts help you take photos faster than ever
The iPhone’s Camera app is one virtual button press away, just long-press the icon on the Lock Screen, and you can start snapping pictures and …
Secret Invasion has no credits scene, so Marvel wasted another big opportunity
I don’t know about you, but I could not wait for the Secret Invasion finale to finish, especially once the big reveal happened. All I …
Deadpool 3 star confirms villain role, but who will they play?
Deadpool 3 production is suspended since the actors are on strike, and reports say the film might have to be delayed if Marvel doesn’t start …
I never thought Twitter would let you hide your Blue checkmark out of shame
One of the first things Elon Musk broke at Twitter after he acquired the social network was the service’s Blue checkmark verification system. Musk thought …
Will the iPad mini 7 feature Apple’s M1 chip?
Released nearly two years ago, the iPad mini 6 is the oldest iPad in Apple’s current lineup and the model you’d think of first when …
Loki season 2 trailer might have solved a few big multiverse mysteries
We’ll have to wait until October 6th to see Marvel’s Loki season 2 on Disney Plus, but the first trailer for the new MCU adventure …
Loki season 2 trailer confirms a major plot leak
We can finally put the worst MCU Disney Plus show behind us now that the first Loki season 2 trailer is out, and hope that …
Meta AI personas might be the most important ChatGPT rival yet, and you should be worried
ChatGPT continues to be the main generative AI product, even though alternatives exist. Google has Bard, and it’s experimenting with an AI search engine as …
How to get the old Twitter bird icon back on your iPhone
The pointless Twitter X saga continues with yet another inexplicable turn of events. Elon Musk abruptly rebranded Twitter to X a few days ago, complete …
15-inch MacBook Air demand might be lower than expected, but that’s good news for you
Apple announced the 15-inch MacBook Air at WWDC 2023 in mid-June, and the laptop is available starting at just $1,299 for the 8GB RAM / …
Disney Plus might have leaked a shocking change for the X-Men in the MCU
Marvel didn’t have to confirm that the X-Men were coming to the MCU when Disney finally acquired Fox in 2019. Four years later, there still …
ChatGPT maker OpenAI has a secret image generator people are calling ‘insane’
Generative AI software like OpenAI’s ChatGPT isn’t just for quickly answering your questions. Some of these programs can also create images based on our prompts, …
Proton Pass $1/month lifetime deal extended through August
Proton launched the Proton Pass password manager in late June, and I’ve been testing a premium version of it ever since. I do think this …
Loki season 2 trailer teases an action-packed season and a more powerful villain
At least a couple of Marvel insiders teased that the first Loki season 2 trailer would drop on Monday, without revealing an actual release time …
I want to try the trendy Arc browser, but not if they force me to register an account
People can’t stop buzzing about the new Arc web browser for Mac. I saw recently that it was finally out of beta, and I wanted …
I’d pay more for the iPhone 15 Pro just for the titanium case
Apple will unveil the iPhone 15 series in early September, which means we have about a month to go through a plethora of last-minute leaks …
Secret Invasion wrecks War Machine’s most emotional MCU moment
Going into Secret Invasion, we knew that War Machine (Don Cheadle) might be a Skrull, and we got our answer fairly quickly. We also knew …
Could Apple be making the MacBook Air tablet of my dreams?
Ask me what MacBook I’d recommend right now, and I’ll invariably tell you to get a MacBook Air featuring Apple’s M-series System-on-Chip (SoC). The M2 …
Deadpool 3 villain leak might solve one of the sequel’s biggest mysteries
Deadpool 3 filming has stopped as actors are on strike, but there’s no shortage of leaks related to the sequel. The newest Deadpool 3 rumor …
iPhone and Android need this photo invention that protects against AI fakes
ChatGPT made generative AI mainstream, with plenty of similar products having launched since OpenAI released its product late last year. Generative AI isn’t just about …
Secret Invasion ruined Nick Fury, and I think it’s time he retires
I was expecting Secret Invasion to have a big impact on the MCU, but I hoped it would be a positive one. Instead, Marvel’s spy …
Free Netflix access and price hikes for premium plans might both happen soon
Netflix’s plan to increase revenue without necessarily increasing the number of subscribers seems to be working. The most recent quarterly earnings report showed that Netflix’s …
6 little things about the iPhone 15 Pro that I’m excited for
The iPhone 15 series is coming soon, and we’re about to get a few massive upgrades from Apple’s 2023 iPhones. Like last year, there will …
SEC forces companies to warn you about hacks in four days, but it’s not about your safety
Who knew the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) would adopt new cybersecurity rules forcing public companies to disclose hacks within four days? That’s good news …
I want a foldable iPad even more than a foldable iPhone
Anyone in the market for a foldable smartphone has plenty of choices this year. Beyond the brand new Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Z Flip …
Secret Invasion was so disappointing, it makes me want to cancel Disney Plus
Access to Marvel MCU shows as soon as they’re ready for streaming is the main reason I subscribed to Disney Plus when the service launched. …
Dude who made a USB-C iPhone is back with an AirPods case that has a replaceable battery
When Apple unveils the iPhone 15 series in September, it’ll be the second entity in the known universe to make iPhones with USB-C connectors. The …
Oppenheimer made me realize we can’t stop ChatGPT AI from becoming sentient
I was watching Oppenheimer in a packed theater on Tuesday, when a scene from Christopher Nolan’s biopic made me draw a somber parallel with ChatGPT. …
iPhone 15 Pro price hike seems inevitable, and we’ll gladly accept it
Several reports this year claimed that iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max might be more expensive than their predecessors. The iPhone 15 and 15 …
