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 …
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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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 …
‘Spider-Man 3’ finally has a title: ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’
Spider-Man 3 is one of the most anticipated Spider-Man films ever made, building upon everything that happened in every Spider-Man movie that came before it. …
Study says you’re less likely to catch COVID-19 if you wear these
A new study says the risk of coronavirus transmission is further reduced for a particular category of people: Glass-wearers. Researchers from India concluded that people …
You can test a Samsung foldable phone for 100 days
Samsung just launched a new 100-day “Buy and Try” promo for the Galaxy Z Flip and Galaxy Z Fold 2 foldable phones. Buyers can try …
Google just announced exciting new features coming to older Android versions
Google announced a variety of useful Android features that will be available to users in the near future. The new features target several Google apps …
We finally know how Oppo’s crazy rollable phone works
The Oppo X 2021 is a rollable phone concept that Oppo first unveiled in November. The Chinese smartphone vendor unveiled its new long-distance wireless charging …
Google might launch a foldable Pixel before the end of 2021
A report from Korea says Samsung might supply foldable OLED screens to three Android vendors this year, including Google. A foldable Pixel 6 would feature …
Your next smartphone might recharge wirelessly while you use it
Oppo showed off its Oppo X 2021 rollable phone concept at MWC Shanghai and its new Wireless Air Charging technology that can recharge a phone …
This major ‘WandaVision’ spoiler was hiding in plain sight
The final episodes of WandaVision will likely deliver a scene we’ve been anxiously awaiting ever since the character’s introduction. It’s not even a real WandaVision …
This drug might block the coronavirus without any pills or injections
A team of researchers from Ohio State University has developed tiny protein fragments that can block the novel coronavirus from infecting cells, and it could …
Google finally reveals the terrifying amount of data Gmail collects on iPhone
Google has finally revealed the terrifying amount of data apps like Gmail and YouTube can collect from iPhone and iPad. Google started submitting App Privacy …
Insider says 2021 MacBook Pro is getting a redesign you’re going to love
An analyst with a reliable track record reporting on unreleased Apple products detailed the kind of ports coming to the 2021 MacBook Pro models. Ming-Chi …
The identity of the MCU’s first Fantastic Four actor might have leaked
A new Marvel rumor says that Jennifer Lawrence will be heading to Australia to shoot for the upcoming Fantastic Four movie. The highly anticipated Marvel …
Microsoft Word is about to get an exciting upgrade you probably need
Microsoft announced text prediction for the beta versions of Word and Outlook last fall. After being released for Outlook this month, the feature will roll …
Android 12 might have leaked a few exciting new Pixel 6 features
Discoveries in the Android 12 developer preview code might point to new Pixel 6 features. Android 12 will support both face unlock and fingerprint authentication, …
