How to lock your iPhone from your Apple Watch
Apple’s built-in security features and the massive Find My network should deter thieves from stealing iPhones. Yet thefts still happen. Some involve thieves glancing over …
Chris Smith has been covering consumer electronics ever since the iPhone revolutionized the industry in 2008. When he’s not writing about the most recent tech news for BGR, he brings his entertainment expertise to Marvel’s Cinematic Universe and other blockbuster franchises.
Outside of work, you’ll catch him streaming almost every new movie and TV show release as soon as it's available.
Articles by Chris Smith
I think YouTube blocking videos for ad blocker users is the right thing to do – here’s why
I recently sided with Netflix, saying the company’s password-sharing ban is warranted. I won’t get into any of that again. But that’s something you need …
Clippy is back as a ChatGPT-powered AI assistant for Windows 11
Microsoft Copilot will eventually bring ChatGPT-powered Bing Chat features to Windows 11 PCs, but you don’t have to wait that long to try a ChatGPT …
Matthew Macfadyen’s big role in Deadpool 3 might have leaked
Deadpool 3 is one of the most highly anticipated movies of the Multiverse Saga, transporting Deadpool (Ryan Reynolds) to the MCU. Since Disney confirmed years …
Secret Invasion finally fixes the lingering Avengers plot hole after Endgame
Secret Invasion is out on Disney Plus, with two episodes already available for streaming. The story has delivered plenty of exciting details about the secret …
I’m a longtime Mac user, but I’m so jealous of Windows 11’s ChatGPT Copilot
Generative AI software like ChatGPT and spatial computers like Vision Pro are the future. You might not see it immediately, but these nascent technologies will …
iOS 17 has a brilliant feature I need right now: It understands laundry icons on clothes
Apple released the first iOS 17 beta as soon as WWDC 2023 was over. But, unlike previous years, I didn’t hurry to get on the …
The OnePlus V Fold is the next foldable phone that deserves your attention
Google’s Pixel Fold is available in stores, and things aren’t necessarily looking good for the device’s durability. The Pixel Fold’s screen might be prone to …
Secret Invasion episode 2 used a brilliant Iron Man Easter egg to tease the Super-Skrulls
Secret Invasion is about a secret war on Earth almost no one knows is happening. A faction of the Skrulls wants to take over the …
Secret Invasion episode 2’s mind-blowing cliffhanger has already been explained
Marvel’s Secret Invasion series is advancing steadily, with episode 2 now streaming on Disney Plus. I’ve already discussed one big reveal from the second episode …
Proton Pass is free, but I think the paid Plus version is the way to go
Swiss software developer Proton released another end-to-end encrypted product this week, and it’s the kind of app you should have installed on all your computers. …
Some early Pixel Fold buyers report broken screens and other display issues
The Google Pixel Fold has started shipping to early buyers, and, just as I had suspected, the first reports of real-life screen incidents have appeared. …
Did Secret Invasion episode 2 quietly reveal the first Skrull Avenger?
Going into Secret Invasion, the expectation was that we’d discover some of our favorite MCU characters were actually Skrulls in disguise. The alien species living …
Why a Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse delay would be fantastic news
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is easily one of the most exciting superhero adventures of 2023, and that’s saying something considering the competition. Ant-Man and the …
Repairing the Pixel Fold yourself is the worst possible idea
Google just unveiled the Pixel Fold, its first-ever foldable smartphone that should give Samsung a run for the money, at least in the markets where …
Proton Pass password manager launches with a deal that’s just too good to pass up
Proton’s new Proton Pass password manager app caught my attention as soon as the Swiss company unveiled the new service in its growing portfolio of …
The Marvels post-credits scene leak might be the biggest MCU spoiler of 2023
The rumors and leaks that surround the MCU are just as exciting as the movies and TV shows that Marvel is working on. Sometimes plot …
Secret Invasion can easily bring back Tony Stark, but fans would hate it
I’ve been thinking a lot about Secret Invasion and how important the events in Marvel’s newest Disney Plus TV show might turn out to be. …
Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Z Flip 5 specs leaks reveal three key details
Just as the first Google Pixel Fold reviews have arrived, a big leak detailing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 …
I wouldn’t mind streaming Windows 11 from the cloud to my Vision Pro
I’ve been a Mac user for over a decade, yet I still have to keep myself familiar with Windows PCs for my line of work. …
I lost interest in Google’s Pixel Fold after this story about a display breaking
I’m a longtime iPhone user but also a fan of foldable phones. Or the idea of having a tablet fold into a phone. So when …
Midjourney AI photo editor adds mind-boggling Zoom Out feature you need to see to believe
You can’t talk about generative AI products like OpenAI’s ChatGPT without mentioning generative AI software that lets you create stunning imagery with the help of …
Netflix’s Extraction 2 billboards let you feel Chris Hemsworth’s sweat
Extraction 2 is currently streaming on Netflix, and the sequel is even better than the original, at least in my opinion. Without spoiling it, I’ll …
This new Deadpool 3 cameo leak has me more excited than ever
You don’t need to read Deadpool 3 rumors to expect amazing cameos from a movie where Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) is a protagonist. And you don’t …
Something crazy happened in Secret Invasion episode 1, and no one’s talking about it
The first Secret Invasion episode delivers an incredible twist I didn’t see coming. But maybe that’s the best thing about this particular MCU show. It’s …
Second-gen Apple Watch Ultra to launch alongside iPhone 15, but why?
The Vision Pro spatial computer has been Apple’s top priority for 2023, something we’ve heard repeatedly in months leading to the WWDC announcement. But Apple …
I’ll buy the Vision Pro in an Apple Store, and so should everyone else
The Vision Pro won’t be available until early next year, but I already know I want to get one. I also have plenty of questions …
Wintoys is a free app that lets you access tons of hidden features on your PC
I’ve been using a Mac for over a decade now, yet I still have encounters with Windows PCs. And I think I’ve just found the …
How I dealt with the Netflix password-sharing ban
The Netflix password-sharing ban is in full effect and seems to be working. Netflix chose not to really ban users who share passwords, only to …
ChatGPT prompts now let you generate free Windows 11 keys
When Microsoft invested billions in OpenAI’s ChatGPT generative AI software, it certainly didn’t expect users to abuse the chatbot to generate free Windows 11 keys. …
