Senior Writer
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 closely follows the events in 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.
The cheapest iPad in Apple’s lineup is the entry-level 9th-gen iPad, which received a significant upgrade last year. The device rocks specs that are equivalent to the 2019 iPhone 11. The handset is still available in Apple’s lineup, and it’s a great bargain for anyone looking for an affordable, brand-new iPhone with a large screen. …
Earlier this year, rumors suggested that Apple would refresh the entry-level MacBook Pro, and Apple delivered. The company announced the M2 MacBook Pro at WWDC 2022, although the brand new M2 MacBook Air got most of the attention. That’s because the 2022 Air also comes with an exciting new design, whereas the M2 MacBook Pro …
When Disney and Sony inked a content licensing deal in April 2021, we speculated that it all had to do with ensuring that Spider-Man titles can reach Disney Plus. The two studios announced the streaming deal about eight months before the No Way Home premiere, which meant Disney was about to complete the MCU chronology …
Home products and electronic devices that malfunction can lead to all sorts of unwanted consequences. Such is the case with certain Electric Start Pressure Washers that are part of a Generac Power Systems recall. The devices can malfunction and start themselves without any user input. If that happens while they’re stored indoors, they pose a …
Apple is expected to revolutionize any new product category it enters because that’s what the company has always done. The list includes iTunes, iPod, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, AirPods, and MacBook. Apple wasn’t first in any of those categories, yet its products set new standards in each of them, with rivals tripping over themselves to …
Google announced a handy Google Maps feature a few months ago, estimates for toll charges along the chosen trip. That feature is finally rolling out widely on iPhone and Android. Toll charges are an integral part of the driving experience. Whether you drive frequently or you’re just planning a new holiday vacation, you’re likely to …
Ms. Marvel premiered on Disney Plus last Wednesday, delivering another exciting adventure for the MCU. The new series is a stark departure from Moon Knight, featuring a ton of Avengers Easter eggs in the first scene alone. Episode 1 does fix some of Marvel’s Avengers problems following Endgame. But it also raises a few important …
Figuring out the timeline of a new TV show is not something people typically care about… unless the show is an MCU project. Marvel’s Disney Plus shows are connected to the broader universe, so the timeline maters. We’ve analyzed the timeline for every MCU project so far, and now Ms. Marvel gets the same treatment. …
There’s been a lot of talk about Apple’s first-gen mixed reality glasses during WWDC 2022. That’s where Apple might have unveiled the headset were it not for the supposed manufacturing delays. Apple didn’t even announce realityOS, the new operating system that will power augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) experiences on Apple headsets. As …
Opening on November 11th, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is the last MCU movie of the year. It’s also one of the most hotly anticipated titles of Phase 4. Wakanda Forever will not just advance the MCU story, it’ll also have to introduce a new Black Panther following Chadwick Boseman’s tragic death. We still don’t know …
