Meta AI will train on Facebook and Instagram data in Europe – here’s how to turn it off
Meta recently launched Meta AI in the European Union, although the company had to settle for an inferior experience compared to the rest of the …
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
Thunderbolts*: We’re finally about to learn what the asterisk means
Marvel’s big Thunderbolts* release is only a few weeks away, and I can’t wait to see this Avengers-like crossover as soon as it premieres. It’s …
Trump’s tariffs might ruin the iPhone 17 Air for me
I’ve made no secret of the fact that I want to buy the iPhone 17 Air as soon as it comes out, compromises be damned. …
iPad will finally feel more like a Mac after the iPadOS 19 update
With WWDC 2025 drawing closer, we’re learning more exciting details about Apple’s upcoming software updates. While they’re unconfirmed, iOS 19 and iPadOS 19 leaks indicate …
Nintendo Switch 2 reportedly still faces 145% tariffs
Gamers dying to get their hands on the Nintendo Switch 2 weren’t happy to hear the console will cost $449.99 in the US instead of …
‘Killing’ the iPhone is reportedly Tim Cook’s top priority
We’ve been talking about iPhone “killers” from the early years of Apple’s best product, but none of those rivals were able to deliver. If anything, …
This AI can create talking characters that are good enough for a movie
ChatGPT’s ability to ignore copyright and common sense while creating images and deepfakes is the talk of the town right now. The image generator model …
Spoilers leak from Marvel’s unaired Fantastic Four and Thunderbolts* trailers
Superhero movie fans can’t be disappointed with this year’s CinemaCon. The event has been an unexpected source of superhero action, delivering plenty of great surprises. …
Amazon’s new shopping agent is a glimpse of the future of AI
I don’t know about you, but I’m tired of the ChatGPT images that have taken over the web for the better part of a week. …
How to get ChatGPT Plus for free if you’re a student
You don’t need a ChatGPT subscription or even an account to get started with OpenAI’s popular AI chatbot. You get better features if you do …
China slams Trump’s tariffs with AI-generated videos (and relatiatory tariffs)
Trump announced new tariffs on Liberation Day a few days ago, and nobody is happy. The markets lost billions as soon as he announced a …
Why did ChatGPT go down this week? Blame the 700M AI images made by 130M users
ChatGPT experienced various service disruptions in the past week. The chatbot might have gone done for some, while others experienced slower overall performance. I’ve seen …
How much will the Nintendo Switch 2 cost after Trump’s tariffs?
I watched the Nintendo Switch 2 event waiting for the three most important details from Nintendo: the release date, price, and preorder date for the …
Claude’s special new mode is the right way to use AI for homework
Ever since ChatGPT debuted, universities have been panicking. Some banned the use of generative AI at school immediately, as products like ChatGPT can be used …
Google AI can play Minecraft without training, but this is about much more than video games
Tens of millions of gamers play Minecraft every month, and many of them are well-versed in how the universe works. Collecting diamonds is one of …
iOS 18.5 fixes one of the most annoying iPhone changes everyone hates
One of the big changes in iOS 18 was a new Mail design, and like all new things, this one didn’t go well with every …
ChatGPT’s viral image-generation upgrade is ruining the chatbot for everyone
About a week ago, OpenAI announced its newest image generator, building the GPT-4o image generator tool directly into ChatGPT and Sora. The service went viral …
Galaxy S25 Edge launch possibly postponed to May or June
When Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S25 series a few months ago, we got to see the newest addition to the family, the ultra-slim Galaxy S25 …
Nintendo Switch 2 won’t work with any microSD cards you own right now
One expected Nintendo Switch 2 upgrade was more internal storage for games and data. It’s 2025, and 32GB of space doesn’t cut it anymore, especially …
Nintendo Switch 2 preorder trade-in deal from GameStop leaks
Today’s the day so many Switch fans have been waiting for. The Nintendo Switch 2 Direct event is just a few hours away, and that’s …
Nintendo teases Switch 2’s mysterious C button as last-minute leak explains this cool new feature
Several Nintendo Switch 2 leaks that preceded the design reveal from mid-January showed the next-gen console will feature a new button on the redesigned Joy-Con …
Runway Gen-4 creates stunning AI videos that should scare Hollywood
I do not appreciate what OpenAI did with ChatGPT’s 4o image generation model’s AI safety features, but I certainly appreciate the massive advancements from OpenAI. …
Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse release date and trailer debut at CinemaCon
When it rains, it pours, and I’m talking about Spider-Man announcements here. Sony revealed the title and release date for Spider-Man 4 at CinemaCon 2025. …
ChatGPT’s viral image generator is now available to free users
OpenAI released a new AI image generator last week, the GPT-4o model that works directly inside ChatGPT to create stunning images. The tool became an …
Spider-Man 4 announced as Spider-Man: Brand New Day, release date set for July 31, 2026
It’s finally happened, and it isn’t an April Fools. I know, as I checked multiple times to make sure the Spider-Man 4 title reveal wasn’t …
iOS 19 and its exciting new design won’t work on all iPhones that run iOS 18
Before Android vendors like Samsung and Google started promoting seven years of software updates for the latest Android handsets, only Apple used to deliver that …
Gemini 2.5 Pro AI model is now available for free
Google was overshadowed a bit last week, releasing the new Gemini 2.5 Pro AI model while everyone was busy talking about GPT-4o image generation and …
How to make Google Maps your default iPhone navigation app (with one big caveat)
I’m an iPhone user in the European Union, which means I can benefit from all the perks that the European Commission has forced on Apple. …
Apple’s iPhone Fold might get a crease-free design after all
When the “iPhone Fold” arrives next year, Samsung will have already launched eight different Galaxy Z Fold models. Other Android vendors have similar track records …
Take-Two CEO confirms GTA 6 release date will remain a closely guarded secret
Grand Theft Auto 6 is easily one of the most exciting things happening in the video games industry this year, rivaled only by the imminent …
