Tests show these portable phone chargers are a waste of money – do you own one?
I rarely find myself in situations where I need to use a portable power charger for my iPhone, but I still carry one when traveling. …
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.
Latest Articles by Chris Smith
New tech eliminates forever chemicals from water in three hours
It’s not just microplastics contaminating our water and food. There’s another dangerous compound we’re trying to remove from the environment, the so-called forever chemicals. These …
There’s finally an AI search engine that doesn’t suck, but most people will never use it
When ChatGPT arrived in late 2022, we soon wondered whether the AI chatbot could ultimately replace Google. Google certainly got scared about all the attention …
Apple’s iPhone 17 Air might get ultra-thin competition from Samsung
Apple is widely expected to replace the iPhone Plus variant next year with an ultra-thin iPhone 17. In the past few months, we’ve been calling …
The iPhone 16 won’t even be my first preorder after the launch event
It’s that time of year when many longtime Apple product users like myself weigh their options. I will preorder one of the iPhone 16 models …
Incredible new batteries barely degrade after charging hundreds of times
Battery health is critically important, as we tend to hold on to our smartphones for several years. Battery health is also vital for other electronics …
Fantastic Four’s The Thing appears in leaked set video and photos
We’ve seen Ebon Moss-Bachrach wear suits in The Bear well before he inked his big MCU deal for Marvel’s Fantastic Four reboot. Moss-Bachrach will play …
Could iPhone 16 preorders start earlier than usual?
Apple announced that its iPhone 16 launch event will take place on Monday, September 9th, which is an unusual day of the week for iPhone …
Who cares about iPhone sideloading? All I want is Apple Intelligence
Apple is about to release the final version of iOS 18 after nearly three months of beta testing. As with previous iOS releases, it’ll be …
Only iPhone 17 Pro Max will get 12GB of RAM, but that’s great news for AI in iOS 19
The iPhone 16 will launch on September 9th and hit stores about ten days later, but we already have the first iPhone 17 rumors out …
The science behind why you shouldn’t microwave food in plastic containers
I’ve used plastic containers to heat food in the microwave for years. I bet plenty of people routinely use plastic containers that are safe for …
When will Deadpool & Wolverine premiere on Disney Plus?
As of this writing, Deadpool & Wolverine has earned $1.214 billion at the global box office. That figure will continue to go up with each …
Buying an iPhone 16? Here’s when to trade in your current iPhone for the best payout
The iPhone 16 event takes place on September 9th, as Apple sent out invitations for the press conference earlier this week. Assuming Apple doesn’t change …
I hope the iPhone 16 doesn’t have the same AI problem as the Pixel 9
The Pixel 9 is Google’s biggest attack on the iPhone so far. Google is taking advantage of two Apple weaknesses that are immediately apparent. First, …
This 10-inch tri-fold smartphone is thinner than the Galaxy Z Fold 6
While Samsung is struggling to make ultra-thin foldable phones similar to some of its competitors from China, we’ve seen proof that some companies are already …
Researchers found out how mosquitoes find you in the dark: Infrared sensors
We all know that feeling: you’ve turned the lights off and are almost asleep when you hear that infamous buzz. A mosquito is hunting in …
This free site uses AI to help you fight health insurance claim denials
Fight Health Insurance (FHI) is the name of an AI website with only one purpose: to help you appeal health insurance claim denials. “Make your …
Will the iPad mini 7 launch at Apple’s iPhone 16 event?
Apple has already upgraded two tablets in its iPad lineup this year, the iPad Air and the iPad Pro. That leaves the iPad mini and …
There’s something different about this year’s iPhone launch event
Apple just announced the iPhone 16 launch date by sending out invites for the keynote. We were expecting media invites to drop in the final …
Why I’m keeping all the default iPhone apps Apple is letting me delete
This fall, the iPhone will undergo two massive transformations that will fragment it in ways previously thought impossible. First, Apple Intelligence will only run on iPhone 16 and …
We may finally know when Spider-Man 4 will swing into theaters
About two months ago I was convinced I knew the Spider-Man 4 release date and that all we needed to do was wait for Sony …
Does Android 15 even matter?
When Google unveiled the Pixel 9 series almost two weeks ago, I expected the new phones to ship with Android 15 preloaded. That’s Google’s newest …
Revolutionary biodegradable plastic uses bacteria to eat itself
The world has a big plastic problem that it’s yet to fix. We’re trying to reduce our reliance on plastic, but that’s seemingly impossible in …
I hope Apple builds the AI humanoid robot of my dreams
When I saw the $16,000 Unitree Robotics G1 above, I quickly fantasized about AI humanoid robots of the future. I said I’d love to have …
China produced large quantities of water using the Moon’s soil
The Moon is a key piece of the space exploration puzzle. One of our next objectives is to visit Earth’s satellite and establish a permanent …
Galaxy Z Fold 6 Slim to launch around the same time as the iPhone 16, but we have bad news
Samsung’s decision to launch the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6 earlier than usual wasn’t bad, considering all the foldable phone launches since July. …
Thunderbolts team and Red Hulk appear in new Marvel trailer
Deadpool & Wolverine is the only MCU movie in theaters this year. Everything else was postponed to 2025 following last year’s monthslong strikes in the …
How to blur your house in Google Maps so thieves can’t plan break-ins
I use Street View all the time in Google Maps to quickly check out new destinations. It gives me an idea of the surroundings and …
iPhone 16 launches soon, but what if Apple keeps selling the iPhone 15 Pro?
The iPhone 16 launch event is almost upon us. Apple is probably a few days away from announcing the keynote date. Leaks say that Apple …
I’d gladly spend $16,000 on a humanoid AI robot to do all my chores
The arrival of generative AI products like ChatGPT has made many people realize the imminent dangers of AI. Not everyone worries about cataclysmic events caused …
