New feature might fix the most annoying thing about Netflix
Netflix plans to make it even easier for users to find new content to watch, announcing that a version of its Shuffle Play feature will …
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
Chrome just got an awesome password security feature you need to use right now
Google just released Chrome 88, a browser update that brings over several useful changes, including a new password security feature that everyone managing passwords with …
‘Avengers: Endgame’ had a post-credits scene that we never got to see
Avengers: Endgame did not have any post-credits scene, a signature feature of all MCU movies that Marvel uses to advance the story and tease the …
This electric car battery recharges as quickly as you can fill a gas tank
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A new coronavirus mutation is spreading quickly in California
The California Department of Public Health announced that it has found a new coronavirus mutation (L452R) that has been spreading rapidly throughout the state. First …
Study says Pfizer vaccine immunity is so strong, it might prevent COVID-19 transmission
A study from Israel indicates that people who received the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine develop an immune response significantly stronger than COVID-19 survivors. These researchers think …
Leak reveals an awesome new Android 12 feature that users will love
Google is working on a new storage feature that might be included in the Android 12 update set to launch later this year. Called app …
Samsung is about to copy Apple yet again
Samsung is reportedly developing an Exynos chip that will power Windows 10 computers, just like Apple’s M1 ARM chip that runs on the newest MacBook …
This ‘WandaVision’ leak might spoil the rest of the season
A leaker who claims to know the secrets of WandaVision posted a detailed plot leak that offers several spoilers about Wanda, Vision, SWORD, and the …
An exciting new Google Maps feature is finally rolling out
Google has started rolling out an exciting Google Maps feature the company announced back in August. Google Maps will now support richer street-level details, with …
CDC warns UK coronavirus mutation might be the dominant strain in the US by March
The CDC modeled the transmission of the highly contagious UK coronavirus mutation and found the strain could become dominant by March, fueling another surge. The …
A man secretly lived at O’Hare Airport for 3 months to avoid the coronavirus
Afraid of a COVID-19 infection, a man lived for three months inside a secure area of Chicago’s O’Hare airport. Two United Airlines employees discovered him …
‘Super antibodies’ might be the biggest breakthrough of the coronavirus pandemic
Most people infected with the coronavirus end up developing an immune response, including neutralizing antibodies that can kill the virus. A small percentage of COVID-19 …
An Xbox Series X signature feature has a major problem, but you can fix it easily
The “instant on” Xbox Series X and S feature saves about 10 to 15 seconds of waiting when starting up the console. A report looking …
Facebook won’t explain why it’s ruining WhatsApp privacy
Facebook will not make changes to WhatsApp privacy for another three months, the company confirmed. Facebook plans to gather user data from WhatsApp to enable …
Did Marvel accidentally leak a major ‘WandaVision’ spoiler?
The first WandaVision episodes are now streaming on Disney+, offering fans a much different taste of the MCU than what they’re used to. Marvel’s first …
COVID-19 does even more damage to the lungs than smoking, doctor says
A trauma surgeon who has treated thousands of coronavirus patients since March warns of a terrifying symptom that can affect many COVID-19 survivors. Post-COVID-19 lungs …
Apple Watch might detect coronavirus infections even before symptoms appear
Two separate studies found that wearable devices like the Apple Watch can predict a coronavirus infection up to seven days before the onset of COVID-19 …
Here’s why some retired Avengers will return to the MCU after ‘Endgame’
Marvel is reportedly in negotiations to bring back an Avenger team member who wasn’t expected to appear in the MCU again after the events of …
Moderna CEO says that we’re going to be living with COVID-19 ‘forever’
The coronavirus will never disappear, Moderna CEO Stephan Bancel said during a panel earlier this week. “We are going to live with this virus, we …
This coronavirus test could tell you how bad your COVID-19 infection will be
Researchers from Yale think coronavirus PCR tests using saliva might help to predict severe COVID-19 risk. They found that patients who developed COVID-19 complications and …
Netflix might be testing an awesome new feature for Apple users only
Netflix is reportedly working on a brand new feature that might be available this spring, but only to certain Apple device owners. The streaming site …
Insiders say Apple is about to fix the things you hate most about the MacBook Pro
Apple is widely expected to release the 2021 MacBook Pro models at some point later this year. A couple of separate reports detail the same …
This might be the best thing about Samsung’s new Galaxy S21
Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S21 on Thursday, confirming most rumors that preceded the Unpacked 2021 event. The handsets are available for preorder at lower price …
The first ‘WandaVision’ spoilers might already be leaking online
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Scientists want to shorten a minute to 59 seconds
Scientists are considering shortening the minute to 59 seconds to make up for the Earth’s faster spin speed. Some say at least one “leap second” …
So many people don’t realize that the coronavirus spreads this way
A new study from the UK indicates that coronavirus immunity can last for up to 5 months after infection. The researchers plan to follow the …
If you have this wireless phone charger, stop using it right now
Belkin has recalled an iPhone wireless charger that also works as a portable battery pack. The Portable Wireless Charger + Stand Special Edition, sold at …
A mutant coronavirus strain that’s never been seen before was found in the US
Researchers from Ohio have identified two coronavirus mutations in the US, including one that became dominant in Columbus during the end of December and early …
Samsung’s under-display camera works, but it won’t come to Galaxy S21
Samsung confirmed the first product that will feature a camera under the display, but it won’t be a Galaxy handset like the upcoming Galaxy S21 …
