If you fall into this category, you might need 3 coronavirus vaccine shots
January began with mixed feelings about the pandemic. On the one hand, vaccination campaigns had already started and were ramping up in various countries. On …
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
This coronavirus news from the WHO is going to make some people very angry
Many health experts have tried to estimate when the COVID-19 pandemic will end, with the most optimistic speculation saying the health crisis might be over …
Here’s when Apple will likely release its next big iPhone SE upgrade
According to a well-known Apple insider, the $399 iPhone SE that Apple launched last year won’t get a 2021 refresh. Ming-Chi Kuo said in a …
Leaked OnePlus 9 preorder deals tell us the new phones won’t be cheap
The OnePlus 9 series will be unveiled on March 8th during a special media event where OnePlus will announce a new strategic partnership. A new …
Someone is making a foldable iPhone right now – but it’s not Apple
A YouTuber who built a functional iPhone from spare parts and added a 3.5 headphone jack to the iPhone 7 has a new challenge: Build …
iPhone hack every Mac user needs to know about goes viral on TikTok
One of the best iPhone and Mac features is called Continuity, but you need to own at least one of each device in order to …
Top Apple insider says this is when the iPhone will finally lose the notch
An insider with a reliable track record says the iPhone 14 series will feature a significant redesign in 2022. Some or all the 2022 iPhone …
This is the coronavirus vaccine data everybody needs to see right now
More than 20 million people in the UK have received at least one vaccine dose as of today. The UK mutation drove a record COVID-19 …
Netflix just rolled out an awesome new feature that you didn’t even notice
Netflix added a feature to its Android and iPhone apps last year that allows users to remove titles from the Continue Watching row. The “Remove …
Leak says iPhone 13 has a major upgrade we’ve wanted for years
A new report says that the iPhone 13 specs will include support for up to 1TB of internal storage. iPhone supply checks indicated to Wedbush …
Facebook is considering a creepy new feature for its smart glasses
Facebook is considering adding facial recognition support to its augmented reality glasses. The company is looking into the legal and privacy issues around allowing the …
Scientists found something simple that anyone can do to help beat a coronavirus infection
Researchers have shown that exercise can strengthen the immune response by increasing the production of immune system cells called lymphocytes. Lymphocytes, or white blood cells, …
This is the mind-blowing moment in ‘WandaVision’ episode 8 that everyone’s talking about
WandaVision Episode 8 finally provided some of the explanations we wanted, although plenty of mysteries remain for the finale. The new episode marks the first …
You have to see this laptop that you can build and upgrade yourself
A startup called Framework designed a laptop that lets users build, service, and upgrade the machine to extend its lifetime. The modular Framework Laptop lets …
Iron Man might return to the Avengers in an upcoming Marvel movie
Iron Man might return to the Avengers much sooner than we thought, despite Tony Stark’s heroic sacrifice at the end of Endgame. A new rumor …
WHO investigation may have finally found coronavirus patient zero
The World Health Organization will soon publish the findings of its official investigation into the origins of COVID-19. Investigators spoke with the man currently believed …
‘WandaVision’ was even bigger than ‘Bridgerton’ in January
Bridgerton is Netflix’s most-watched original TV series so far, with some 82 million households having watched the show in the first 28 days since its …
Password management app LastPass is tracking you on Android
A security researcher found that password management app LastPass is tracking Android users with seven distinct trackers, including a service that can help track people …
Google’s foldable Pixel phone was just confirmed by a top leaker
A report from a few days ago said that Google will use foldable OLED panels from Samsung Display for a “Pixel Fold” phone that will …
Massive Pfizer coronavirus vaccine study of 1.2M people delivers news you need to see
A study that included 1.2 million people in Israel, half of which were fully vaccinated with the Pfizer/BioNTech drug, shows the vaccine is highly effective …
Apple now shows iPhone and MacBook repairability scores in France
Apple has introduced repairability scores in France for iPhone, and MacBook versions bought online and in stores. A new French law forces electronic device makers …
Apple might still partner with Hyundai-Kia for its driverless electric car
A report from Korea claims that the Apple-Hyundai partnership for the Apple Car might still be in the cards, despite Hyundai’s recent denials. Apple and …
Firefox makes it harder for Facebook and others to track you online
Mozilla’s Firefox 86 update comes with a new “Total Cookie Protection” feature that enhances user privacy. Total Cookie Protection will remove a company’s ability to …
Facebook’s new ads try to convince iPhone owners to allow tracking
Facebook started a major ad campaign that reveals the benefits of personalized ads for small businesses. Facebook uses the same argument from its mid-December attack …
This is the worst coronavirus news you’ll read all week
The number of new coronavirus cases has been on a continued decline for weeks as COVID-19 vaccinations ramped up. Despite that, experts still expect a …
Google came up with a new way to protect your privacy on smart TVs
The upcoming Smart TVs that will ship with Google TV software on board will let users set them up as dumb “Basic TVs.” Google built …
Netflix rival Paramount+ reveals pricing and exciting new content
The price for the new Paramount+ streaming was announced: $4.99 with ads or $9.99 without ads. Paramount+ is a rebranded version of CBS All Access …
YouTube is giving parents a way to transition from YouTube Kids
Google announced on Wednesday new parental controls for YouTube to allow parents to offer an age-appropriate YouTube experience to children who outgrow the content in …
Doctors might have figured out how to cure spinal cord injuries
Doctors from Yale successfully demonstrated a potential precursor for a paralysis cure following spinal cord injuries. The researchers collected stem cells from the bone marrow …
The 2021 iMac might have a huge surprise that no one expected
A leaker says Apple is working on a huge iMac surprise for fans of the all-in-one desktop. Jon Prosser shared renders showing the new iMac …
