Google Chrome will hide your IP address to prevent online tracking
Google is looking to phase out third-party cookies from Google Chrome next year. The company will continue to track users through a different method, which …
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
OLED iPad and MacBook to feature exciting new display tech from LG
Samsung Display is often the OLED screen manufacturer mentioned in reports detailing Apple’s rumored iPad and MacBook models of the future. But Apple also taps …
1Password reveals minor Okta data breach that doesn’t involve your personal data or passwords
Password manager apps are high-priority targets for hacking looking to access user accounts and password combinations. 1Password is one of the more popular manager apps, …
Microsoft’s Project Silica turns glass into futuristic data storage
The last time we talked about Microsoft’s Project Silica was about four years ago when Microsoft was showing off a proof of concept. The company …
Ryan Reynolds wants Deadpool to lose in Deadpool 3
Deadpool (Ryan Reynolds) and Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) are walking side-by-side in the Deadpool 3 scene pictured above. But their relationship in the movie will not …
Why Apple might have to give the iPhone 16 a price hike
The iPhone 15 hit stores only about a month ago, and we’re 11 months away from the iPhone 16 launch. But we already have plenty …
Here are the first clues of how Apple GPT AI might work on the iPhone
I said time and again that Apple needs its own ChatGPT rival running on its hardware, with emphasis on the Vision Pro. A report last …
New iMac and MacBook Pro models might arrive in just a few days
Reports in the past few weeks said Apple would unveil new iPads on a certain date. That October 17th came and went, and we did …
AI like ChatGPT can guess secrets that you never share, study shows
I’m not as worried about the impending AI apocalypse some experts warn about as I am about privacy protections in AI services like ChatGPT and …
Apple GPT AI on the Vision Pro could be a game-changer
I’ve made no secret of my interest in Apple’s Vision Pro. I can’t wait to try the spatial computer, and I’ll hopefully be able to …
Deadpool 3 has been delayed, but Marvel might release a different movie in May 2024
We’ve been discussing the Deadpool 3 release date since the actors went on strike in mid-July. We saw speculation that Marvel could afford a break …
How to recover deleted photos on your iPhone
The first thing I used to do to free storage on my previous iPhones was to head to the Photos app and start deleting pictures …
Loki season 1 almost had Tom Hiddleston play He Who Remains, but I’m glad it was scrapped
Loki season 2 episode 3 is now streaming on Disney Plus, and I’m dying to see where the story takes us next, considering what happened …
This browser extension blocks YouTube sponsored ads
Using an ad blocker to watch YouTube videos will help you avoid the ads that Google shoves down our throats. Google obviously isn’t a fan …
Why ChatGPT needs its own hardware, even if it’s not an iPhone rival
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman finally addressed rumors that he’s working with Apple’s former design guru, Jony Ive, on hardware that would essentially become the natural …
iOS 17.1 will not fix the iPhone 15 shutdown bug
Apple will release the iOS 17.1 update next week to iPhone 15 and other compatible models. The operating system update will include a few new …
WhatsApp will let you use two accounts at once on the same smartphone
The key security feature of WhatsApp is that you need a phone number to log into the chat app. Your phone number is what authenticates …
Google Maps is getting a big accessibility update, but only on iPhone for now
Just the other day, we talked about how unusual it is for the iPhone version of Google Maps to get new features before the Android …
Google’s brilliant new Android feature can catch malware apps before you install them
Smartphones are more exciting than computers for malware developers. These devices can contain significantly more sensitive data, given their importance in everyday use. That’s why …
YouTube will start showing a lot more product ads, but it’s not as bad as it sounds
YouTube is such a popular service because it’s free to use, both by creators and internet users looking for quick entertainment or solutions to their …
iPhone 15 Pro Max OLED burn-in issue might be fixed by iOS 17.1
The iPhone 15 launch hasn’t gone very smoothly for Apple. Some of the buyers who got the iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max versions …
When will Apple release the iPad 11, iPad mini 7, and iPad Air 6?
Just as rumors said it would, Apple made iPad-related announcements on Tuesday. But Apple issued only one press release on October 17th. And rather than …
Deadpool 3 release date is such a mystery, not even director Shawn Levy knows when his movie will premiere
We’ve been discussing potential Deadpool 3 release date delays ever since the actors went on strike in July. At the time, reports said Marvel could …
Google Maps for Android will finally get a great feature the iPhone has had for years
Google might want you to choose Android over iPhone, but regardless of your preference, the company likes to offer a uniform app experience across platforms. …
iPhone 15 Pro Max price is a steal, considering Apple’s huge increase in manufacturing costs
Contrary to what we were told by rumors and leaks ahead of Apple’s iPhone launch, Apple did not increase iPhone 15 prices. As was the …
Self-healing displays could be coming to Apple’s iPhone sooner than you think
Soon after Apple’s mid-September iPhone event, I told you that the iPhone 15 might give me the courage to ditch cases for good. It’s not …
The USB-C Apple Pencil fixes the iPad charging issue people complain about
Apple on Tuesday morning unveiled only one product, the new Apple Pencil (USB-C Apple Pencil). I’m still in disbelief that’s the only product refresh of …
iPad mini 7 will be as powerful as the iPhone 14 Pro, if this leak is accurate
Apple will unveil brand new iPad models on Tuesday if recent rumors are to be believed. All but the iPad Pro lines should receive specs …
How to replace Siri with ChatGPT on your iPhone 15 Pro
Now that ChatGPT is here, Apple’s Siri can hardly compete — not that it was all that compelling before OpenAI brought conversational AI to the …
This iPhone Lock Screen trick will help stop you from giving anyone your phone while it’s unlocked
I hate giving my iPhone to strangers asking to scan a digital ticket with the screen unlocked. Yes, it’s incredibly easy to pull up a …
