Xiaomi has a crazy alternative to the Galaxy S21 Ultra
The unannounced Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra appears to be Xiaomi’s response to the Galaxy S21 Ultra. A YouTuber uploaded a video review of the Mi …
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
Intel is terrified of Apple’s M1 MacBooks, and it shows
The M1 MacBook Air and MacBook Pro have received praising reviews, with Apple’s first chip for computers proving to be a massive success. It took …
‘WandaVision’ might have another surprising cameo in store
WandaVision Episode 5 delivered a mind-blowing cameo at the end that Marvel is yet to fully explain. Fans are already speculating on why Marvel chose …
Google Photos is adding some great new features on Android, but there’s a catch
Google announced that some of the Google Photos editing features available on Pixel phones would be available on all Android devices from now on. The …
Your MacBook Pro might qualify for a free battery replacement – here’s how to check
Apple announced that a very small number of MacBook Pro users have experienced an issue where the battery would not charge past 1%. The problem …
OnePlus has a new idea for the perfect all-screen phone design
The OnePlus 9 is the next flagship phone from OnePlus, but the Chinese smartphone vendor is also working on innovations that might take longer to …
What the heck is going on with Google’s iPhone apps?
iPhone users noticed a warning on Wednesday in prominent Google apps like Gmail and Google Maps, saying that the apps needed to be updated. Google …
Slack users with Android phones need to change their passwords immediately
Slack notified users who accessed the chat service on Android between December 21st and January 20th that they should immediately change their account passwords. A …
Facebook will clone the social network app that Elon Musk just used
Facebook will clone another social network that might threaten its dominance, the new Clubhouse app that everybody is talking about. Valued at $1 billion and …
Insider claims Marvel is working on an Avengers crossover even bigger than ‘Endgame’
An insider familiar with Marvel’s MCU Phase 4 plans claims the studio is working on a massive Secret Wars storyline that will lead to an …
Security researcher breached Apple, Microsoft, Netflix, PayPal, and more
A security researcher was able to breach the internal systems of 35 companies, including Apple, Microsoft, Netflix, PayPal, Shopify, Tesla, Yelp, and others, without the …
This new Waze feature will make your car rides far more interesting
Waze announced a new Audio Player partnership this week, bringing Audible support to the navigation app. Audible subscribers can continue listening to their favorite books, …
This is the craziest new smartphone design of 2021 – see how it works
LG showed off its new “LG Rollable” phone at CES 2021, saying the product is real and will be released later this year. Reports that …
Google is bringing one of its best security features to the iPhone
Google Fi VPN service is out of beta and available on all Android devices running on the Fi network. Google announced that Fi VPN will …
Apple Maps just got the feature that made Waze so much better than Google Maps
Apple has rolled out a new Apple Maps feature with iOS 14.5 beta that iPhone users in the US can test out right now. Apple …
Apple is secretly working on a few breakthrough display innovations
A new report says that Apple has partnered with TSMC to manufacture micro OLED displays, which could be used for Apple VR glasses in the …
We need to talk about ‘WandaVision’s’ biggest plot hole so far
The WandaVision TV show offers us a glimpse at the kind of story that Marvel can tell now that Disney+ is part of its MCU …
Doctors claim that CBD could speed up COVID-19 recovery
Doctors from Austria have treated COVID-19 patients in the ICU with cannabidiol, also known as CBD, finding that the marijuana-derived compound can hasten recovery. Patients …
WHO just finished investigating whether the coronavirus escaped from a Wuhan lab
The World Health Organization sent a team of experts to Wuhan to investigate the origins of the novel coronavirus pandemic, and it has wrapped up …
This is amazing news about the Moderna coronavirus vaccine
Researchers tested the Moderna vaccine candidate against the UK mutation (B.1.1.7) and found that the neutralizing antibodies still work against the new strain. The tests …
The first Android 12 features have already leaked
Purported Android 12 user interface and features leaked online after being spotted in an internal Google document that’s supposed to be shared with partners ahead …
Facebook finally bans vaccine misinformation on its platforms
Facebook announced on Monday that it would ban vaccine misinformation from its platforms, after years of allowing false vaccine-related claims to spread on social media. …
One of Apple’s top hardware executives is now in charge of its VR headset
Last month, Apple announced that veteran Dan Riccio, the company’s senior vice president of hardware engineering, would be replaced by John Ternus. Riccio would remain …
COVID-19 can cause diabetes and doctors are starting to understand why
Diabetes is a significant risk factor for COVID-19, but doctors warn coronavirus survivors can also develop diabetes after clearing a covid infection. Some researchers think …
SpeedTest will now tell you if you can stream 4K video on your network
Ookla’s SpeedTest app can now measure your internet’s video streaming quality via a dedicated video test that actually runs video at different resolutions. The test …
Pfizer just made a fantastic announcement about its coronavirus vaccine
Pfizer says that coronavirus vaccine output will be greatly improved as the company has increased manufacturing efficiency. The company has reduced the time it takes …
You need to rewatch Marvel’s massive Super Bowl trailer
Marvel released a new The Falcon and the Winter Soldier trailer during the Super Bowl. The six-episode TV show premieres on Disney+ on March 19th, …
Microsoft has a new password security tool you need to check out
Microsoft launched Autofill, a new password manager tool available inside the Microsoft account. Autofill works on mobile via the Microsoft Authenticator app and on the …
Hyundai and Kia say they’re not in talks to make the Apple Car
Korean carmakers Hyundai and Kia have said they’re not in talks with Apple about developing an autonomous electric vehicle. Several reports said that Hyundai and …
Do you need to keep wearing masks after a coronavirus vaccine? Dr. Fauci has answers
Dr. Anthony Fauci explained during a Q&A session on Twitter why it’s so important for coronavirus vaccinated people to keep wearing masks. Fauci reminds people …
