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.
A study from Israel indicates that people who received the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine develop an immune response significantly stronger than COVID-19 survivors. These researchers think …
Google is working on a new storage feature that might be included in the Android 12 update set to launch later this year. Called app …
Samsung is reportedly developing an Exynos chip that will power Windows 10 computers, just like Apple’s M1 ARM chip that runs on the newest MacBook …
A leaker who claims to know the secrets of WandaVision posted a detailed plot leak that offers several spoilers about Wanda, Vision, SWORD, and the …
Google has started rolling out an exciting Google Maps feature the company announced back in August. Google Maps will now support richer street-level details, with …
The CDC modeled the transmission of the highly contagious UK coronavirus mutation and found the strain could become dominant by March, fueling another surge. The …
Afraid of a COVID-19 infection, a man lived for three months inside a secure area of Chicago’s O’Hare airport. Two United Airlines employees discovered him …
Most people infected with the coronavirus end up developing an immune response, including neutralizing antibodies that can kill the virus. A small percentage of COVID-19 …
The “instant on” Xbox Series X and S feature saves about 10 to 15 seconds of waiting when starting up the console. A report looking …
Facebook will not make changes to WhatsApp privacy for another three months, the company confirmed. Facebook plans to gather user data from WhatsApp to enable …
The first WandaVision episodes are now streaming on Disney+, offering fans a much different taste of the MCU than what they’re used to. Marvel’s first …
A trauma surgeon who has treated thousands of coronavirus patients since March warns of a terrifying symptom that can affect many COVID-19 survivors. Post-COVID-19 lungs …
Two separate studies found that wearable devices like the Apple Watch can predict a coronavirus infection up to seven days before the onset of COVID-19 …
Marvel is reportedly in negotiations to bring back an Avenger team member who wasn’t expected to appear in the MCU again after the events of …
The coronavirus will never disappear, Moderna CEO Stephan Bancel said during a panel earlier this week. “We are going to live with this virus, we …
Researchers from Yale think coronavirus PCR tests using saliva might help to predict severe COVID-19 risk. They found that patients who developed COVID-19 complications and …
Netflix is reportedly working on a brand new feature that might be available this spring, but only to certain Apple device owners. The streaming site …
Apple is widely expected to release the 2021 MacBook Pro models at some point later this year. A couple of separate reports detail the same …
Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S21 on Thursday, confirming most rumors that preceded the Unpacked 2021 event. The handsets are available for preorder at lower price …
A leaker who claims they have connections close to Marvel teased several WandaVision surprises. The TV show that premiers on January 15th should feature a …
Scientists are considering shortening the minute to 59 seconds to make up for the Earth’s faster spin speed. Some say at least one “leap second” …
A new study from the UK indicates that coronavirus immunity can last for up to 5 months after infection. The researchers plan to follow the …
Belkin has recalled an iPhone wireless charger that also works as a portable battery pack. The Portable Wireless Charger + Stand Special Edition, sold at …
Researchers from Ohio have identified two coronavirus mutations in the US, including one that became dominant in Columbus during the end of December and early …
Samsung confirmed the first product that will feature a camera under the display, but it won’t be a Galaxy handset like the upcoming Galaxy S21 …
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, …
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 launches on January 15th, kicking off Phase 4 of the MCU with two episodes that will be streaming on Disney+ this Friday. Marvel released …
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 during chemotherapy, a team of doctors has discovered. The cancer cells can act as a living organism, slowing down …
