Samsung Galaxy S24: What we know so far, including release date and price
The Galaxy S23 series turned out to be a big hit for Samsung, with the Ultra model being the most popular among fans. With that …
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
iPhone sideloading will make a TikTok ban impossible to enforce
The US has already banned TikTok from official government devices, and it’s been considering a nationwide ban on the popular Chinese social network for months. …
Pixel 7a will cost $50 more than Pixel 6a, but there’s a simple fix for that
Google I/O 2023 kicks off on May 10th, and the event will bring a few exciting hardware announcements in addition to news about Android 14 …
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 introduces Adam Warlock and his superpowers
We’ve been waiting for Adam Warlock (Will Poulter) to appear in the MCU since the first Guardians of the Galaxy movie, and Vol. 3 will …
Marvel reportedly has a Jonathan Majors replacement in mind if it recasts Kang
Jonathan Majors is one of the big stars of the MCU’s Multiverse Saga, playing different versions of Kang, the big villain who will face the …
Google Search is getting AI features like ChatGPT, and I have so many questions
ChatGPT shocked Google late last year, reportedly sending the company into panic mode as it scrambled to come up with its own generative AI products. …
iPhone 15 Action button and capacitive volume buttons seem so exciting in this leak
We probably know just about everything there is to know about the upcoming iPhone 15 series, as most reports have told the same story. But …
15-inch MacBook Air might launch at WWDC, more Macs to follow
The 15-inch MacBook Air is one of the most anticipated Apple products set to launch this spring. The larger Air laptop has appeared in various …
How to block or hide your phone number so it’s hidden when making calls
Nobody likes receiving calls from No Caller ID numbers, as they’re usually scams. But there might be cases where you’ll want your iPhone or Android …
How to delete photos from iCloud but keep them on your iPhone
If you’re running out of iPhone storage space, it’s very likely that photos and videos are taking up more space than they should. We’ve already …
4 things you should never do while chatting with ChatGPT
ChatGPT continues to be the main attraction in tech right now, as users find new ways to employ the generative AI product for all sorts …
The MCU has a big Iron Man plot hole that Marvel needs to fix
Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.) died in Avengers: Endgame, but we’re expecting Tony Stark to return in Avengers: Secret Wars since anything is possible in …
Does Rocket die in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3?
We’re less than a month away from Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’s release date, and box office estimates for the opening weekend already indicate …
GPT-5: Everything we know about the next major ChatGPT AI upgrade
ChatGPT is the hottest generative AI product out there, with companies scrambling to take advantage of the trendy new AI tech. Microsoft has direct access …
How to avoid ChatGPT and Google Bard malware attacks
Europol is worried that hackers can use generative artificial intelligence (AI) services like ChatGPT and Google Bard to code malware and other fake apps that …
iPhone 15 Pro’s mute switch might be like the Apple Watch Ultra’s Action Button
There has been a lot of talk about the iPhone 15 Pro’s buttons, including the mute switch, lately. After a large wave of reports claimed …
A missing iPhone might be a hidden spoiler in Succession season 4
HBO Max dropping the “HBO” from the streaming service’s name wasn’t the biggest HBO shocker this week. Fans of the hit TV show Succession were …
Marvel’s Blade reboot reportedly casts horror movie star Mia Goth
One of Marvel’s big surprises after Endgame was the announcement of a new Blade movie. Kevin Feige announced that Blade (Mahershala Ali) would join the …
Avengers: Infinity War has 45 minutes of deleted Thanos scenes we need to see
Infinity War might be the third movie in the Avengers franchise, but it’s also very much a Thanos (Josh Brolin) movie. Marvel hardly showed the …
The Google Contacts Gmail feature you’ve always wanted is finally here
If you’re managing your contacts with Google Contacts, you’re probably aware of one of the downsides of the web version. Unlike the phone app, Contacts …
Kuo: Apple AR Glasses won’t launch until 2026 at the earliest
A report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman said in mid-January that Apple’s AR Glasses had been postponed indefinitely. These shouldn’t be confused with the mixed reality …
iOS 17 might support iPhone app sideloading in Europe, and I absolutely hate it
A relatively new leaker with a proven track record is making waves with new iOS 17 claims. Specifically, a Twitter and MacRumors Forums user has …
Android 14 beta 1 released for Pixel 7 and more Pixel phones
The moment that Android fans have been waiting for is finally here: you can now install Android 14 public beta 1 on your Pixel 7 …
These 2 Gmail inbox features you’re not using will probably change your life for the better
Gmail is one of the most popular email apps in town, but using Gmail instead of a different app isn’t enough to organize your inbox …
Nick Fury is so different in Secret Invasion and The Marvels – and I might know why
In a matter of days, Marvel released two trailers for upcoming MCU projects that happen to be connected by a key character: Nick Fury (Samuel …
The Marvels trailer may confirm a massive plot leak
Marvel released the first teaser trailer for The Marvels on Tuesday. As expected, the two-minute clip contains enough footage from the movie to confirm the …
iPhone 15 Pro won’t get solid-state buttons, the feature I was most excited about
Two new reports claim Apple has postponed the big design change all 2023 iPhone rumors detailed so far. The iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro …
Digits by The New York Times might become my new math puzzle obsession
I could not believe what was happening in the latest episode of HBO’s Succession. It was a total shock to see that specific turn of …
Spider-Man 4’s villain might have leaked and fans are going to love it
The only thing we know about Spider-Man 4 is that it’s happening. Marvel and Sony were quick to confirm after No Way Home that they’re …
ChatGPT rival Tongyi Qianwen with generative AI tech unveiled by Alibaba
Chinese giant Alibaba on Tuesday unveiled Tongyi Qianwen, its ChatGPT-like generative artificial intelligence (AI) that it plans to integrate into various products. Alibaba’s advanced AI …
