Fantastic Four cast drama continues, as new report suggests no role is locked
It was only a few weeks ago that we learned the Fantastic Four cast might have been decided. While still a rumor, that was an …
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.
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Voice transcription is about to be your new favorite ChatGPT feature
The more you use ChatGPT and similar generative AI services, the better you’ll get at issuing prompts that deliver the results you want. And you’ll …
Spider-Man 4 release date might’ve been quietly revealed by Sony
We all know that Marvel and Sony are working on a Spider-Man 4 movie after the massive success of No Way Home, but the two …
iOS 17 has a brilliant iPhone password feature I hope I never have to use
The first iOS 17 beta release has been out for a week, and early adopters are still discovering new features that Apple built into the …
Galaxy Z Fold 5 design leak shows market leader Samsung finally catching up to the competition
Samsung paints itself as the dominant player in the foldable niche, and for a good reason. The Korean giant is a key player in the …
Stop freaking out about Secret Invasion’s early Rotten Tomatoes rating
Next Wednesday, Marvel’s highly-anticipated Secret Invasion show will premiere on Disney Plus. Marvel already hosted a worldwide premiere for the series, and the first reviews …
Deadpool 3 now premieres before Captain America 4 – here’s why that might be a big spoiler
Marvel didn’t wait until Comic-Con 2023 to announce the MCU calendar reshuffle that we expected. Well, it’s really Disney that made release date changes across …
Netflix’s password sharing ban has a workaround – here’s how often you need to do it
Netflix’s infamous password-sharing ban is in effect, and the easy fix for it is to simply clean up your account and pay for access. But …
These Google AI apps are going to be amazing on Apple’s Vision Pro
Apple unveiled the Vision Pro several months before the spatial computer is ready to ship because this is a first-gen device. Apple may have shown …
iPhone users switch to Android, but the real traffic is in the other direction
When choosing a mobile platform, most people are loyal to one of the two options available: iPhone or Android. But people do switch to the …
Here’s how the MCU can fix Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’s plot holes
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is the best Spider-Man movie so far, but it also has plenty of plot issues that Sony and Marvel will have …
I’ll take Vincent D’Onofrio’s NSFW threat as a Spider-Man 4 teaser
We were anticipating huge delays for various MCU projects, and Marvel finally delivered them. Technically, it’s Disney shifting dates for titles across multiple properties, as …
These 2 new Google Maps AI features will change the way I use the app
Google continued its AI push on Wednesday, announcing several interesting features across various apps in its portfolio. Google Maps is one of the key Google …
Google Lens, Bard, Search AI, and online shopping just got new AI features
About a month ago, Google made it clear that AI is the company’s main priority now that ChatGPT is so popular. Google announced plenty of …
Vision Pro isn’t on sale yet, but I’m already worried I might have to return it
Apple unveiled the $3,499 Vision Pro last week, and I’m ready to buy one the moment it’s out. I was already set on experiencing Apple’s …
Thunderbolts: Release date, cast, trailers, & everything we know
Marvel’s Thunderbolts is one of the most hotly anticipated MCU movies of Phase 5. The crossover movie will be the last entry of MCU’s Phase …
iOS 17 beta doesn’t have sideloading, but I expect iPhone to support it soon
I made no secret that I don’t like the idea of sideloading apps on iPhone and iPad. That’s a term that describes the ability to …
Marvel might have teased Captain America 4’s Red Hulk and we nearly missed it
You don’t recast Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross for Captain America: Brave New World if you don’t have big plans for the character. And you don’t bring …
Save money on Hulu, Paramount Plus, and more streamers with this simple trick
Canceling Netflix because you can’t share your password with everyone you know might not be the best idea, especially since Netflix hasn’t blocked password sharing …
When will Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse stream on Netflix?
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse needed just two weeks at the box office to beat Into the Spider-Verse’s entire domestic run ($190 million). The sequel will …
Nothing Phone 2 launches on July 11, and people are hunting for clues in the new teaser
British startup Nothing is about to launch its second-gen smartphone, the Phone (2) that fans of Carl Pei’s work have been waiting for. Unlike the …
Vision Pro is faster than your iPhone and Mac, but not for the reason you think
Many are quick to dismiss the Apple Vision Pro as an overpriced VR headset, but I think the device represents the first step toward the …
Don’t add an extra user to your Netflix account – here’s the better option
Netflix started enforcing its anti-password-sharing strategy a few weeks ago, sparking a wave of account cancelations from users who wrongly believe they should be able …
The biggest plot holes in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is an amazing accomplishment for Sony. It’s easily the best Spider-Man movie for me so far, and I’m counting the MCU …
Here’s why Apple Vision Pro and ChatGPT are the future of computing
A week ago, Apple finally unveiled the Vision Pro mixed reality headset, which is the equivalent of a powerful MacBook combined with a bleeding-edge MR …
Spider-Man might show up in Captain America: Brave New World
We first saw the MCU’s Spider-Man (Tom Holland) in Captain America: Civil War (2016), which was a shocking move from Marvel and Sony. Just like …
15-inch MacBook Air with next-gen M3 chip reportedly in the works
The Vision Pro might be the most important new product that was announced at Apple’s WWDC 2023 event, but it’s not the only hardware Apple …
Cheaper Vision Pro is coming, but I refuse to miss out on Apple’s 1st-gen model
People are still not over the Vision Pro’s $3,499 starting price, which some can’t understand. Why is Apple charging seven times what the Meta Quest …
How to create your own ChatGPT app for Mac with macOS Sonoma
Apple’s Vision Pro spatial computer is the talk of the town right now, but ChatGPT continues to be one of the most exciting things happening …
My new favorite iPhone trick automatically toggles iPhone rotation lock for specific apps
Everyone and their grandmother, who might have just received an iPhone and is still getting used to it, probably hate one iOS quirk that Apple …
