Leaker says Galaxy S21 series will hit stores in late January
A known leaker says the Galaxy S21 series release date has already been decided, and the phone will launch as early as late January 2021. …
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
One of the worst things about WhatsApp has finally been fixed
WhatsApp is about to fix one of the worst things about the app, the multimedia storage management tool. Large files are routinely exchanged over social …
New study reveals encouraging news about coronavirus immunity
A key coronavirus immunity study came out revealing encouraging news about the kind of protection that COVID-19 survivors can expect. Researchers studying COVID-19 immunity have …
You won’t believe how scientists created this ‘ultrapotent’ coronavirus vaccine
Scientists have created an “ultrapotent” coronavirus vaccine candidate that might deliver a better immune response than other COVID-19 vaccines — and they did it all …
Doctors found a flu drug that might also be a coronavirus cure
Researchers have discovered another potential drug that can help cure COVID-19 by preventing severe coronavirus complications. Aprotinin is an antiviral that comes in the form …
Leak reveals three new MacBooks with Apple’s own processors to launch next week
Apple will reportedly launch next week three laptops powered by the same type of chip as the iPhone 12. The Apple Silicon-powered 13-inch MacBook Air …
A man allergic to cold temperatures nearly died after a hot shower
A 34-year-old man with a cold allergy nearly died after stepping out of a hit shower. The man needed immediate medical attention and was admitted …
This coronavirus drug might treat one of its most deadly complications
Two doctors have come up with a therapy that might treat the most dangerous coronavirus complication, which can often lead to death. The researchers found …
We might never know the true origin of the novel coronavirus
The World Health Organization will soon reveal more details about the planned investigation of the novel coronavirus’s origin in China. The WHO negotiated the terms …
Brilliant app might be able to give you an instant coronavirus test
Many people infected with the novel coronavirus are asymptomatic or presymptomatic, but they can still be contagious. Researchers from MIT developed what could become a …
This is the most important thing you’ll read all week about the coronavirus
Face masks can reduce the risk of catching and spreading COVID-19, but they have somehow become a political issue during the coronavirus pandemic. This has …
WhatsApp’s upcoming ephemeral messages won’t always disappear
WhatsApp will soon support disappearing messages, but the feature isn’t as privacy-friendly as it might sound. Users can’t customize the life of ephemeral messages, and …
The Raspberry Pi 400 is the extra PC you never knew you needed
The Raspberry Pi 400 is a brand new PC-in-a-keyboard that’s available for as low as $70. The new Raspberry Pi PC contains the same specs …
This is one of the most dangerous jobs to have during the coronavirus pandemic – and now there’s proof
Researchers from Harvard found that a considerable number of asymptomatic grocery store workers tested positive for coronavirus at a time when face mask mandates were …
These promising coronavirus vaccines could be approved sooner than expected – but not in the US
The UK has accelerated the review of the three coronavirus vaccine frontrunners: AstraZeneca, Moderna, and Pfizer. The country’s government is conducting rolling reviews, which allow …
CDC study says tons of people catch COVID-19 in the one place that’s supposed to be safe
The CDC published a new coronavirus study that looked at the infection rate inside the household. Researchers found that 102 out of 191 people who …
I can’t stop watching this Netflix original that’s unlike anything you’ve ever seen – or heard
Netflix premiered a new original last weekend called Barbarians, a historical drama set around the famous Battle of the Teutoburg Forest. Germanic tribes obliterated three …
US just recorded a world-record 100,000 coronavirus cases in one day
The US broke the global daily record for new coronavirus cases in a single day, registering more than 100,000 new cases on Friday. The previous …
Scary videos show how easily coronavirus spreads indoors
The novel coronavirus is most infectious in poorly ventilated indoor settings where people do not practice social distancing and do not wear masks. Using a …
Russian doctor intentionally reinfected himself to test coronavirus immunity
A doctor from Siberia conducted a controversial coronavirus immunity test after surviving COVID-19 in March. The 68-year-old Russian doctor spent time with coronavirus-positive patients without …
Two coronavirus side effects that might never go away
Surviving a novel coronavirus infection doesn’t mean everything will go back to normal for many COVID-19 patients who will continue to suffer from ongoing “Long …
Experts are scared of coronavirus-flu dual infections this winter – but it’s already happening now
Public health authorities in the Bay area confirmed that a patient survived a dual coronavirus-flu infection. The patient was between 20 and 65 years of …
The brand new Pixel 5 is about to get a great Black Friday price cut
Best Buy has planned two Pixel 5 deals for Black Friday that cut the phone’s original price tag by up to $200. The brand new …
Google bundles a free VPN service with its most expensive cloud storage plan
Google has rolled out a VPN service of its own that’s offered for free to cloud customers who purchase the top tier 2TB Google One …
This coronavirus immunity study is great news for COVID-19 vaccines
A new study about coronavirus immunity indicates that the kind of antibodies that can protect against COVID-19 reinfection can last for at least five months, …
The coronavirus might not spread exactly how we thought
The novel coronavirus can spread via droplets, aerosols, and fomites, but the CDC and WHO insist on droplets as the main way people catch COVID-19. …
This one coronavirus statistic is absolutely staggering
A study in England estimates that nearly 100,000 people are infected with the novel coronavirus per day. That means around 1% of the country’s entire …
Something crucial we thought we knew about the coronavirus might be dangerously wrong
A new coronavirus study says that the time it takes for COVID-19 symptoms to appear might be even longer than 14 days in some cases. …
The unreleased iPhone 12 mini stars in a hands-on video
The iPhone 12 mini has a November 13th release date, so the first reviews of the most compact handset in the iPhone 12 lineup will …
Best Buy’s Black Friday deals are official: iPhone 12, Pixel 5, PS5, and lots of tech deals
Best Buy unveiled the deals it has prepared for its Black Friday 2020 season, posting the full ad online. The retailer will stock some of …
