Samsung needs the iPhone to hype its Galaxy S21 launch
Samsung Mobile US used an iPhone to send out a tweet hyping the imminent Galaxy S21 Unpacked launch event. This shouldn’t be a big deal, …
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
Best of CES 2021: Tech for improving the home experience
This year’s Consumer Electronics Show edition was an unusual event, as the novel coronavirus pandemic prevented organizers from hosting an in-person trade show, as it’s …
‘WandaVision’ hits Disney+ on Friday: Watch these MCU movies first
WandaVision launches on January 15th, kicking off Phase 4 of the MCU with two episodes that will be streaming on Disney+ this Friday. Marvel released …
This tiny sensor could bring blood pressure monitoring to wearables
Photoplethysmography (PPG) sensor maker Valencell announced a new sensor that can measure blood pressure with a simple touch. The device collects blood flow data, inertial …
Cancer cells can hibernate like bears to evade chemotherapy
Cancer cells can hibernate like bears during chemotherapy, a team of doctors has discovered. The cancer cells can act as a living organism, slowing down …
If you experience this coronavirus symptom, it might never go away
The sudden loss of smell and taste is one of the strangest COVID-19 symptoms that infected people report. Most people recover the senses within a …
Japan discovered another coronavirus mutation – here’s what we know so far
Researchers from Japan have discovered a new coronavirus mutation that seemingly came to the country from Brazil. The Brazilian strain features 12 different mutations, including …
Apple’s AR glasses might pack new tech I’ve been wanting for years
A new Apple patent describes a technology for augmented reality glasses that would allow the head-mounted display to authenticate the wearer into any nearby Apple …
Facebook is afraid of apps that can replace WhatsApp
Facebook responded to the backlash over the new WhatsApp privacy policy changes, explaining in a FAQ that the app will not lose end-to-end encryption and …
Another crucial coronavirus mystery was just explained
Synairgen’s SNG001 is a nebulizer containing interferon beta-1a that showed great promise in a recent Phase 2 trial. Volunteers who received the drug had greater …
Leak reveals when Marvel might finally release ‘Black Widow’ on Disney+
A leaker claiming knowledge of Marvel’s MCU Phase 4 plans says Black Widow will soon be heading to Disney+ streaming, even though the official plan …
One of the most controversial coronavirus safety measures has a new study to back it up
Swiss researchers say closing schools can reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus. The scientists analyzed mobility data during the first COVID-19 wave in Switzerland …
Samsung just announced the chip that will power the Galaxy S21
Samsung announced the Exynos 2100 mobile platform, a system-on-chip that will power Galaxy S21 models in certain parts of the world. The processor will compete …
‘Big announcement’ from Apple teased for tomorrow morning
According to Gayle King, Apple is expected to make a “big announcement” on Wednesday during an interview with CBS This Morning, but it will not …
The Galaxy S21’s advantage over the iPhone might have been confirmed
A Galaxy S21 rumor said in mid-December that the new Samsung phones will feature a significant upgrade over the Galaxy S20, which will turn out …
These are the secure chat apps to download now that Facebook ruined WhatsApp
Two chat apps that offer end-to-end encryption and cross-platform support have been surging after Facebook announced the new WhatsApp privacy policy change, Signal, and Telegram. …
Iron Man, Captain America, and Black Widow might return to the MCU in a shocking way
A leaker who claims to know Marvel’s MCU Phase 4 plans going forward said that Iron Man, Captain America, and Black Widow would make an …
Microsoft revealed a powerful new Surface Pro 7, but you can’t buy it
Microsoft on Monday announced the new Surface Pro 7+ 2-in-1 laptop, featuring a slew of exciting upgrades. The new Surface Pro 7+ comes with a …
Doctors found another strange coronavirus symptom no one can explain
Some of the people infected with the novel coronavirus who survive COVID-19 will then experience persistent symptoms for weeks or even months after the illness, …
Doctors might’ve found a new way to help avoid severe coronavirus cases
Researchers from Denmark found a correlation between vitamin K deficiency and severe COVID-19 risk. A new study shows that people with lower vitamin D levels …
Conservative social network Parler taken offline by Amazon ban
Social network Parler is offline as Amazon banned it from its servers, following Google and Apple bans of the mobile Parler app. Parler has become …
AirPods Pro 2 and new iPhone SE tipped to launch in April
A new leak says Apple plans to launch the highly anticipated AirPods Pro 2 wireless earphones in April, alongside a third-gen iPhone SE handset. The …
CDC says there’s no evidence of a new USA coronavirus mutation
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said in a statement that there is no highly contagious coronavirus strain that evolved in the US. …
New leak says iPhone 13 will have a smaller notch
A new rumor says the iPhone 13 series will have almost the same design as the iPhone 12, with Apple planning a few notable changes. …
Two new ‘life-saving’ COVID-19 treatments discovered by UK doctors
UK researchers just announced that a widely studied drug in COVID-19 therapy can save lives if it’s administered to patients with severe COVID-19 in the …
We might finally know when to expect ‘Avengers 5’
A leaker familiar with Marvel’s MCU plans claims Avengers 5 already has a release date and a potential director. Marvel has not announced any plans …
Huge new leak hints at a surprising future for Black Panther in the MCU
A leaker who claims they have access to Marvel insiders detailed many of the MCU Phase 4 movies and TV series online, including the upcoming …
Nintendo Switch Pro’s next-gen specs might have been revealed
A hacker known for data-mining says that he obtained some Switch Pro specifications from Nintendo’s own firmware. The highly anticipated Nintendo Switch Pro console will …
Biden plans to distribute every coronavirus vaccine rather than save second doses for later
President-elect Joe Biden confirmed he plans a major strategic change for the coronavirus vaccination campaign in America. Rather than keeping 50% of the supply for …
Pfizer and BioNTech prove their COVID vaccine works on new mutations
Pfizer and BioNTech announced they completed testing that shows the key mutation present on the UK and South African coronavirus strains would not create resistance …
