Apple’s mixed reality glasses might launch too early, should we be worried?
Apple is widely expected to launch the first generation mixed reality glasses this year, although the release schedule has been delayed numerous times. Several insiders …
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
How to record calls on iPhone
There’s no built-in iPhone feature that lets you record calls. The reasons should be obvious, especially for a company like Apple. Privacy is an important …
You can replace Siri with ChatGPT on your iPhone, here’s how
ChatGPT continues to be one of the hottest tech novelties in town, despite not being a finished product. Even so, we’ve seen plenty of interesting …
Bob Iger teases new Avengers, fresh sequel strategy for MCU
Marvel and Disney are changing their strategy for the MCU. The studios want to improve the quality of Marvel content following Phase 4. Then, Kevin …
This iPhone trick lets you lock any app with Face ID
Face ID is one of the iPhone features that will keep me locked into Apple’s ecosystem. While the argument that Touch ID can be more …
Microsoft Word is finally getting the plain text paste shortcut you’ve been asking for
We’ve been using copy-and-paste shortcuts to move text between applications for years. And products like Microsoft’s Word and other 365 productivity apps have annoyed us …
Avengers: Secret Wars might be the end of Marvel’s MCU as we know it
Marvel’s MCU is easily the most successful multi-franchise interconnected universe of stories ever made. That’s despite the lackluster MCU Phase 4 and Disney and Marvel’s …
Apple’s next HomePod might get a display as big as an iPad mini
Apple is still struggling to compete in the smart speaker niche. But its renewed interest in the HomePod shows that it’s not done releasing new …
HBO Max doesn’t need a new name
HBO Max’s parent company Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. reportedly wants to change the name of its Netflix competitor to Max, in addition to content and …
Spider-Man 4 release might come later than expected, but Sony says it’s coming
A year ago, Spider-Man: No Way Home was dominating the box office and breaking our hearts. Tom Holland’s Peter Parker reached the end of his …
Spider-Man 4 might hit theaters right before Christmas 2025
Despite not having a firm release date, Spider-Man 4 is one of the most anticipated upcoming Marvel movies. Marvel and Sony have repeatedly told fans …
Former Apple execs’ mysterious project might be an iPhone killer worth $230M
We’ve been talking about iPhone “killers” ever since Steve Jobs famously unveiled the first handset in 2007. Initially, those were rival smartphones, and none managed …
Marvel’s Nomad might give us the Steve Rogers story we’ve wanted since Endgame
We’ll see the MCU’s new Captain America in action next year in No Way Home, but we’re looking at Sam Wilson as the new Cap …
It sure looks like the Google Pixel Fold is finally about to launch
We’ve been talking about Google’s purported Pixel Fold foldable for a couple of years, following the various ups and downs of the project as they …
One of Marvel’s best villains might return in Armor Wars
Armor Wars was originally supposed to be a Disney Plus TV show connected directly to the events in Secret Invasion. But Marvel decided to turn …
Google One adds VPN and dark web monitoring to all plans
Google on Wednesday announced two new Google One features that add even more value to the subscription. Google’s cloud service will add VPN to all …
MCU Phase 5, 6, and 7 release schedule leak has big delays for Avengers movies
A few months ago, we heard a rumor that Marvel and Disney want to improve the MCU’s quality after hearing all the Phase 4 criticism. …
A leaked iPhone 15 design we’re all ignoring teases great battery life
There’s been a deluge of iPhone 15 design leaks in the past few weeks, as CAD files for the upcoming handset variants made their way …
Deadpool 3’s Wolverine role requires Hugh Jackman to eat over 8,000 calories a day
Fox’s Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) is coming to the MCU in Deadpool 3. This might be a Deadpool (Ryan Reynolds) movie, but the two superheroes will …
6 Kang Dynasty spoilers from Avengers 5 and Quantumania writer Jeff Loveness
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania set in motion a chain of events that will lead to the epic battles between Kang (Jonathan Majors) and the …
As a former MacBook Air user, I can’t wait for the new 15-inch model
The 15-inch MacBook Air launch seems inevitable, considering the increasing amount of chatter mentioning the upcoming laptop. As a former MacBook Air user, I’m incredibly …
iPhone 15 reportedly won’t have a 120Hz display or Always-on support
The iPhone 15 series should follow the same product launch strategy as the iPhone 14. That’s what most rumors say, at least. The iPhone 15 …
Why Samsung, which shamelessly copied the iPhone, is afraid Apple will steal OLED secrets
Smartphone users who witnessed the iPhone revolution in 2007 should remember the years that followed when nearly every smartphone maker turned to touchscreen-based devices. One …
Marvel leaker teases Iron Man’s return after Endgame death
Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.) died heroically at the end of Avengers: Endgame, accomplishing his most important mission. Tony Stark saved the universe, even if …
Nothing Phone (2) will use an old Snapdragon 8 chip, Qualcomm exec confirms
Nothing held a low-key surprise announcement at MWC 2023 last week. The mini-event happened at Qualcomm’s booth, where a handful of media members gathered to …
Hey Marvel, Keanu Reeves wants to play Wolverine, so make it happen
Wolverine is finally coming to the MCU. It’s the Wolverine in the MCU, as Hugh Jackman confirmed that he will co-star in Deadpool 3. But …
Why the 15-inch MacBook Air has to feature Apple’s next-gen M3 chip
The 15-inch MacBook Air is coming soon, with multiple reports suggesting the release is imminent. But Apple is also expected to refresh the 13-inch MacBook …
4 iPhone 15 design changes that are bigger than you think for the iPhone’s future
The iPhone 15 series coming out this September will look a lot like the iPhone 14, especially if you’re standing several feet away. But the …
AR glasses at MWC 2023: We’re all just waiting for Apple
Augmented reality (AR) was one of the big themes of MWC 2023. Devices that look like traditional prescription glasses but pack smart features, like overlaying …
Doctor Strange vs. Kang could change the MCU as we know it
Doctor Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) is one of the leading Avengers, even though he’s not technically the Earth-616’s Sorcerer Supreme. Due to a technicality (vanishing for …
