iPhone 14 Pro shipping times improving, but you’ll still have to wait a month
The most recent COVID lockdowns ended in China a few days ago, including the one that impacted the so-called “iPhone City.” The world’s top iPhone …
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.
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Twitter Blue relaunch brings phone number verification, other exclusive features
Elon Musk was quick to launch a monetization scheme after he took over Twitter, but the Twitter Blue subscription lasted only one day on the …
How to stop personalized iPhone ads from invading your privacy
Apple has taken a hard stance on user privacy and security for years, turning the iPhone into one of the more secure popular consumer electronics …
Microsoft Word has a hidden transcription tool – here’s where to find it
Transcribing audio is an incredibly annoying and time-consuming task. Whether it’s interviews or work chats, audio that you need to translate, or classes that you’ve …
Crazy Thunderbolts leak points to a major Marvel villain
While we wait for The Kang Dynasty and Secret Wars, we’ll get an exciting MCU crossover featuring anti-heroes in less than two years. The Thunderbolts …
Reliable insider says Twitter cut server orders by 80% after Musk’s acquisition
Elon Musk shared an outlandish goal for Twitter a few days ago, saying he wants his social network to reach 1 billion monthly users within …
Everything that happens in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 may have leaked
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 hits theaters on May 5th, and we’ve already seen the first trailer for the highly-anticipated conclusion of this Guardians …
2023 MacBook Pro M2 Max benchmarks leak, showing big performance gains
The redesigned 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models that Apple launched in 2021 will not be refreshed this year. Reports say Apple pushed the release …
iPhone 15 Ultra price might go up to $1,299, leaker claims
The iPhone 15 series will reportedly bring a significant name change next year. Apple will give the Pro Max exclusive features that won’t be available …
Loki star teases season 2 will be bolder and more surreal than the first
Loki season 2 isn’t coming to Disney Plus until next summer, but there’s already plenty of buzz about it online. Marvel shared a teaser trailer …
Wonder Woman 3 and other DCEU projects canceled by new leadership
In a somewhat hilarious turn of events, MCU alum James Gunn has “killed” the DCEU right after landing Warner Bros.’ “Kevin Feige” job. Well, he …
Google merges Maps and Waze teams, but will keep apps separate
Google operates two of the most popular navigation apps out there, Google Maps and Waze. It developed the first one from the ground up and …
Spoilers may reveal who dies in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 premieres on May 5th, and it’s the second MCU Phase 5 title that will wrap up a trilogy. Ant-Man …
How to add end-to-end encryption to your iCloud backups
Apple on just announced new Advanced Data Protection security features, which will add end-to-end encryption to various Apple apps. iCloud backup is one of the …
Twitter Blue will reportedly cost $11 on iPhone and $7 on the web
Elon Musk botched his first big move after purchasing Twitter, the Twitter Blue in-app subscription that allowed anyone to add a blue “verification” check to …
Fans are going nuts over this official Avengers concept art
Avengers: Infinity War is one of the highlights of the MCU, a movie worth revisiting time and again. The film delivers various iconic moments as …
How Steve Rogers can appear in Avengers: Secret Wars – and why Marvel should do it
Marvel’s course for the Multiverse Saga is no longer fan speculation. We know we’re heading toward two massive Avengers adventures, including The Kang Dynasty and …
How to create unlimited email addresses in your Gmail account
Now that we taught you how to prevent companies from spying on your email with invisible images, it’s time to learn another handy trick that …
I’d buy the iPhone 14 Pro again just for the spectacular battery life
I was lucky enough to buy the iPhone 14 Pro I wanted during the initial preorders phase. While I did say that I could have …
Google Chrome just got handy new shortcuts you need to know
Browsing the web tends to be rather messy, no matter how much you might try to live an organized internet surfing lifestyle. Tabs pile up, …
Marvel has a big Avengers problem in The Kang Dynasty and Secret Wars
Marvel will conclude the Multiverse Saga with a massive Avengers crossover event spanning The Kang Dynasty and Secret Wars. The movies are coming out one …
Tragic Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 death might have leaked
The stage is set for the final installment in the Guardians franchise. James Gunn has teased more than once that Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. …
Why Siri has a brighter future than Alexa, even without the iPhone
Reports in the past few days revealed a surprising but not wholly unexpected development from Amazon. The retailer’s voice assistant is losing billions, with Alexa …
iPhone 15 Ultra titanium case might have appeared in a puzzling leak
Apple’s iPhone 15 lineup will reportedly include four models: iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Ultra. The last one would …
Google Search continuous scrolling arrives on desktop
Google made a big change to Google Search on mobile last October, bringing continuous scrolling to iPhone and Android. That means you don’t have to …
iPhone has a mind-blowing volume control trick that you’re not using
I’ve been using the iPhone for over a decade, and I’m pretty confident I know most of the tricks in the book. It’s not just …
Loki season 2’s plot may have leaked already
Set to premiere on Disney Plus in summer 2023, Loki season 2 is one of the most highly anticipated MCU Phase 5 titles. It’s not …
Companies spy on your email with invisible images – here’s how to stop them
If you’re getting marketing emails in your inbox, you should know that the companies are likely using the messages to spy on you. They’re using …
Secret Wars and Kang Dynasty leaks might reveal the Avengers’ new endgame
The Multiverse Saga will conclude with two epic Avengers movies set one year apart. Avengers: The Kang Dynasty premieres on May 2nd, 2025, with Secret …
Nothing to challenge the iPhone in the US with a new smartphone launch
Nothing is a UK startup that has launched three products so far: the Nothing Phone (1), Nothing Ear (1), and Nothing Ear (Stick). But the …
