Apple to launch AR/VR headset at WWDC 2023, leaker claims
Apple has been developing its first mixed reality headset for several years, although rumors about the wearable device have intensified in the past couple of …
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
Google won’t risk its reputation to launch a ChatGPT rival
The ChatGPT chatbot, which went viral a few days ago, is an artificial intelligence (AI) software that teases what the future has in store for …
Kang in Ant-Man 3 will be a Thanos-level threat to the Avengers
We’ve speculated for years about the next big MCU villain the Avengers will have to face. Then, when a variant of Kang (Jonathan Majors) appeared …
This polite chatbot managed to get a Comcast subscriber a discount
Dealing with internet service providers’ customer support is a nightmare, especially when it comes to big corporations. But what if you didn’t ever have to …
Verizon is giving away a free year of Netflix, but there’s a catch
Verizon is currently offering customers who subscribe to select streaming services a free year of Netflix. It’s the premium, top-tier, $19.99-a-month Netflix subscription, which means …
John Krasinski hints that he won’t be back as Mr. Fantastic
MCU fans asked Marvel for years to hire husband-and-wife pair John Krasinski and Emily Blunt to play Reed Richards (Mr. Fantastic) and Sue Storm (Invisible …
iPhone support for RCS not currently in Apple’s plans for iMessage despite EU law
The European Union (EU) voted into law various bills that will force Apple to rethink its entire strategy around its big iPhone business. And the …
This Marvel star wants to be in Deadpool 3, and Ryan Reynolds should make it happen
After announcing the Deadpool 3 release date and the big Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) surprise in late September, Ryan Reynolds shared some helpful context in a …
WhatsApp’s View Once privacy feature is expanding to texts
Last year, WhatsApp released a new privacy feature called “View Once” that allowed users to send photos and videos that would auto-delete after the recipient …
We might already know how Avengers: Secret Wars will end
Avengers: Secret Wars will deliver the end of a saga even more extensive than the Infinity Saga, which concluded with Endgame. Phase 4 of the …
You can thank SNL for Avatar’s new logo and font
Avatar: The Way of Water opens later this week, and it will surely make boatloads of cash at the box office. It’s a movie more …
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 …
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 …
