Hyundai confirms Apple Car negotiations, then walks everything back
A series of reports offered new details about Apple’s rumored self-driving electric car project, with one of them saying that Korean carmaker Hyundai will partner …
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.
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The iPad Pro’s big display upgrade tipped to arrive in March
The 2021 12.9-inch iPad Pro will feature a mini-LED screen, according to a new report. Apple will supposedly launch the new iPad Pro models in …
Massive ‘Spider-Man 3’ leak might have spoiled the movie’s title
A leaker claiming they had access to Marvel insiders posted plenty of details about upcoming MCU Phase 4 movies and TV series, including the highly-anticipated …
CDC study offers the incredible coronavirus immunity news we need
The CDC has published a new coronavirus immunity study from South Korea that indicates asymptomatic patients and those with mild COVID-19 cases will develop a …
Galaxy S21 will fix the worst thing about the Galaxy S20
The Galaxy S21 will fix the worst thing about the Galaxy S20, a new report from Korea says. All three Galaxy S21 phones will be …
Moderna CEO says coronavirus vaccine should offer protection for two years
Moderna CEO Stephane Bancel said during an event that he expects the company’s coronavirus vaccine to offer protection for a couple of years. Coronavirus immunity …
Long COVID symptoms can linger for up to six months, says new study
The largest global study of “Long COVID” concluded that many patients experience COVID-19 symptoms for at least six months after the initial infection with the …
LG just launched the 2021 versions of the ultra-light, ultra-powerful Gram laptop
LG announced the 2021 Gram laptops ahead of CES 2021 event. The 2021 Grams feature updated designs, 16:10 Full HD display with narrow bezels, 11th …
Facebook practically forces WhatsApp users to share data with Facebook
WhatsApp’s new privacy policy will force users to agree to share data with Facebook. There’s no opt-out available this time. Facebook tried to link WhatsApp …
LG’s new cordless vacuum could give Dyson a run for its money
LG just announced a new cordless vacuum ahead of CES 2021, a device that comes with two standout features. The CordZero ThinkQ A9 Kompressor+ has …
Coronavirus vaccine tracker reveals how every country is doing so far
Coronavirus vaccination campaigns have started worldwide, with the UK, US, Canada, the European Union, Russia, and China at the forefront. Several vaccines have been authorized …
Here’s why the South African coronavirus mutation is even worse than UK strain
Dr. Scott Gottlieb said in an interview that the South African coronavirus mutation might evade the action of antibody drugs, citing a recent study. A …
Google will soon tell you exactly how much user data its iPhone apps collect
Google will soon update its iPhone apps with the new privacy labels that tell users how much personal data an application can collect. The new …
The Xbox might steal the PS5 signature feature you envy the most
The PS5 and Xbox Series S/X are still sold out as there’s been a huge demand for the next-gen consoles launched in late 2020. According …
We finally know how many episodes ‘WandaVision’ will have
With the WandaVision premiere closing in, Disney finally confirmed the number of episodes in the limited TV series. WandaVision will have 9 episodes, with the …
Samsung’s new OLED laptop screens look to blow away the competition
Samsung Display is teasing an exciting upgrade for 2021 laptops: OLED panels. The company presented the advantages of OLED screens over LED displays in a …
We might know why Google stopped updating its iPhone apps
Apple’s newly released app privacy labels for iPhone and iPad apps caused quite a stir. Facebook publicly attacked the iPhone maker and said that the …
How a Christmas costume might have infected 44 people with COVID-19
A hospital staff member wearing an inflatable costume on Christmas Day is believed to have infected 44 colleagues, one of whom died of COVID-19 complications. …
Visualized: The terrifying amount of data Facebook Messenger collects compared to Signal, iMessage, and WhatsApp
Facebook mounted a fierce attack on Apple’s new app privacy labels, accusing the company that it’s putting small businesses and the free internet in danger. …
Nintendo Switch to outsell PS5 and Xbox this year, with the help of upcoming ‘Pro’ model
The Nintendo Switch has been the most successful console of 2020, even though the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S launched late last year. Analysts expect …
Two stories you need to read about China’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic
The coronavirus origin story is still a mystery, as the joint WHO-China investigation is yet to start. A series of reports have recently detailed China’s …
New leak reveals the Galaxy S21 Ultra’s most surprising feature
The Galaxy S21 Ultra will be the only S21 version to work with the S Pen stylus. A new leak shows images of the S21 …
South African coronavirus mutation might be a threat to vaccines
British health officials are more worried about the South African coronavirus mutation than the UK mutation. British Health Secretary Matt Hancock said of the South …
Apple insider hints that AR glasses, AirTags, and more are coming in 2021
A well-known insider says Apple will release an unspecified augmented reality (AR) device this year, in addition to new AirPods, Apple Silicon Macs, and devices …
US considers using half-doses of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine to speed up rollout
Operation Warp Speed chief Moncef Slaoui said health officials are considering a coronavirus vaccination protocol change for the Moderna drug. Officials want to administer patients …
LG’s new gaming display bends when you need it to
LG announced it would showcase at CES 2021 the world’s first 48-inch OLED screen that can bend whenever the users require it. Aside from bending …
Galaxy S21 launch event announced for January 14th
Samsung just announced the Galaxy S21 Unpacked event date. The press conference will take place on January 14th. As early as November, rumors said that …
An ‘Avengers: Endgame’ plot hole might be used to introduce the X-Men
One of the biggest Avengers: Endgame plot holes concerns the Infinity Stones of Marvel’s main timeline, which Thanos destroyed early in the film. But Thanos …
‘Ozark’ fans need to watch this Netflix original series ASAP
Inhuman Resources is a Netflix original released in May 2020, and it’s a family drama similar to Netflix’s hugely popular Ozark. A middle-aged man who …
The UK coronavirus mutation isn’t more deadly – but it can still send COVID deaths soaring
The UK coronavirus mutation isn’t more deadly than other SARS-CoV-2 strains and does not cause more severe cases of COVID-19. However, the B.1.1.7 mutation spreads …
