The UK coronavirus mutation might be even deadlier than we thought
Late last year, UK health and government officials announced the emergence of a new coronavirus mutation that became dominant in the country. Rather than easing …
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
You need to watch Falcon and the Winter Soldier talk about Gandalf
There’s no new Marvel content this week other than the new Assembled documentary on Disney+. Next week, Marvel’s second MCU TV show launches, the highly …
The identity of the person who bought the $69 million NFT has been revealed
The identity of the person who bought the $69 million Beeple NFT has been revealed… kind of. He or she is MetaKovan, the founder of …
Big X-Men spoiler might tie Marvel’s mutants into ‘Avengers: Endgame’
Marvel’s Cinematic Universe is a unique accomplishment. No other studio has gotten anywhere close to building such a massive universe of interconnected stories. That’s why …
Here’s why Facebook is so scared of the iPhone’s new privacy features
Apple announced last summer that iOS 14 would deliver better privacy protections when it comes to user tracking across apps and services. Apple had two …
Dr. Fauci says CDC will soon change coronavirus guidelines again for vaccinated people
Nearly 99 million coronavirus vaccine doses have been administered in the US, covering more than 19.2% of the population. Since mid-December, more than 64 million …
Moderna just started trialling a modified version of its coronavirus vaccine
Just as the COVID-19 vaccination campaigns started in Europe and North America in late December, reports began detailing the scary new coronavirus mutations that had …
Major iPhone 13 design changes will let Apple improve battery life
Battery life isn’t a concern for the newest iPhones. Apple impressed reviewers with iPhone 11 battery upgrades, and most iPhone 12 models also offer great …
Brand new Android flagship has a camera gimmick you won’t see anywhere else
The camera is one of the most used features on smartphones, that’s why smartphone vendors make such a big deal about their camera upgrades year …
This is who Disney will reportedly cast as the new Luke Skywalker
Luke Skywalker is dead; we saw him die in Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Disney’s first trilogy brought us a new generation of Star Wars …
New study shows Pfizer’s vaccine can prevent COVID-19 transmission
Health officials involved in coronavirus vaccine clinical trials said that the drugs weren’t designed to stop the spread of COVID-19. The goal was to prevent …
Did the plot for Marvel’s first ‘Fantastic Four’ movie just leak?
We learned in mid-December that Fantastic Four is finally coming to Marvel’s cinematic universe. The MCU reboot has a director, with Kevin Feige having announced …
Findings of new study could be game-changing for coronavirus vaccines
Nearly 329 million coronavirus vaccine doses have been administered so far. The vast majority of them have been used since mid-December, when several vaccine candidates …
OnePlus 9 Pro and OnePlus 9 designs leaked in full
OnePlus announced an essential strategic investment on Monday, confirming rumors that future phones will feature camera technology developed with Hasselblad. OnePlus said it’s going to …
New Pixel 6 leak reveals an important design change
The Pixel 5 was a disappointment in terms of specs and power, but 2021 might bring Pixel fans devices that would be a lot more …
This might be how ‘WandaVision’ connects to ‘Doctor Strange 2’
I often said WandaVision is one of the most exciting TV shows in MCU Phase 4 in the months leading to the series’ premiere on …
This new drug combo can prevent COVID-19 deaths and severe cases
Neutralizing antibodies are the key immune system components at the center of several COVID-19 therapies, including blood plasma transfusions from survivors, vaccines, and monoclonal antibody …
More than 200M Americans are at risk of severe COVID-19 because they have this condition
The World Obesity Federation (WOF) released a new study on obesity and COVID-19 a few days ago, showing a “dramatic correlation” between COVID-19 mortality and …
Doctors are closer to solving one of the last remaining coronavirus mysteries
For so many survivors, COVID-19 doesn’t end when the immune system eliminates the novel coronavirus from the body. The illness often turns into what’s often …
Read this intense story about how an Apple Watch saved one man’s life
The Apple Watch continues to be the most sought-after wearable device on the market, and the smartwatch competitors still imitate it. The health and fitness …
We finally know when Apple’s redesigned MacBooks will be released
Apple refreshes most Macs every year, especially the MacBook Pro and Air. The laptops usually get better processors, and other hardware upgrades, with major launches …
This breakthrough coronavirus test could tell you if you’re still immune
More than 118 million people have contracted COVID-19, according to figures collected since the illness was first found in China in late 2019. But these …
iPad Pro with incredible display upgrade rumored to launch in March
Apple’s first new product announcements of the year usually drop in March, and 2021 shouldn’t be any different. Rumors claim that Apple will unveil several …
This coronavirus vaccine doesn’t even need an injection
About a year ago, news of the first coronavirus vaccine candidates emerged, with researchers saying that the COVID-19 vaccines would take anywhere from 12 to …
We need to talk about ‘WandaVision’ and all those Marvel spoilers that didn’t come true
The first, and probably only season of WandaVision is over, but not all Marvel fans are happy. The series didn’t deliver all the answers people …
Israel refuses to follow CDC’s new coronavirus mask guidelines for vaccinated people
Israel pulled off a vaccination campaign that no other country can match. Israel vaccinated almost 5 million people with a single Pfizer/BioNTech dose, and nearly …
Top insider leaks exciting new cameras coming to next-gen iPhones
Many Android flagships nowadays feature multi-lens camera systems that include periscope cameras that can offer better optical zoom than what’s possible on phones that don’t …
Apple’s mixed-reality glasses to feature 15 cameras and ‘innovative biometrics’
Apple has been working on virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) glasses for years, although we’re currently witnessing an avalanche of reports detailing the …
‘Fantastic Four’ and ‘Deadpool 3’ release dates might have leaked
WandaVision has given fans a taste of what’s to come in the fourth phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The first title to kickstart Phase …
Here’s even more proof that coronavirus vaccines work
Israel, which is in the middle of an aggressive immunization campaign, has more good news about COVID-19 vaccines. A recent study showed that the Pfizer/BioNTech …
