The largest coronavirus vaccine trial was halted due to an ‘unexplained illness’
A volunteer in the largest Phase 3 trial for a coronavirus vaccine has developed an “unexplained illness,” prompting the company to halt the trial so …
Chris Smith has been covering consumer electronics ever since the iPhone revolutionized the industry in 2008. When he’s not writing about the most recent tech news for BGR, he brings his entertainment expertise to Marvel’s Cinematic Universe and other blockbuster franchises.
Outside of work, you’ll catch him streaming almost every new movie and TV show release as soon as it's available.
Articles by Chris Smith
Google’s biggest Pixel innovation has a new home
Google announced a brand new Nest Thermostat that incorporates one of the company’s biggest innovations for its Pixel phones. The new smart home gadget comes …
The iPhone’s most mysterious chip will soon handle more sophisticated features
The iPhone 12 phones will pack a few custom Apple chips, including a piece of silicon that Apple introduced with the iPhone 11 last year, …
The massive Marvel storyline to follow ‘Endgame’ will bring back Tony Stark in the best possible way
Marvel is reportedly working on a massive storyline that will culminate in a finale of Avengers: Endgame proportions and Tony Stark might be part of …
Germany has an unusual new trick for fighting coronavirus indoors
Germany has set new safety measures in place to fight off the second wave of the novel coronavirus pandemic, including a brand new practice that’s …
Thousands of people want to be exposed to coronavirus for science
Coronavirus vaccine research is advancing at an incredible pace, with some of the first results expected by the end of the year. The UK government …
A frightening new coronavirus symptom is puzzling doctors
A bizarre new coronavirus symptom is puzzling doctors, who can’t yet explain how or why the pathogen operates. Some patients who tested positive for coronavirus …
Alarming study shows coronavirus can survive 28 days on money and smartphones
A new coronavirus study shows that the virus can survive and remain infectious for up to 28 days in darkness at room temperature on smooth …
Stop freaking out about the iPhone 12’s 60Hz display
The iPhone 12 specs list will not include a 120Hz display, which is a staple feature for high-end Android flagships this year. Several leaks hinted …
Last-minute iPhone 12 leak gives us all the remaining details
A leak revealed the iPhone 12 release date, specs, and prices a few days ago, seemingly confirming some of the previous reports on Apple’s next-gen …
Major Marvel leak hints that an epic new Avengers movie is closer than we thought
A couple of leaks have made a series of interesting claims about the next phase of Marvel movies and TV shows, potentially revealing plenty of …
This one symptom means you definitely have coronavirus, not the flu
The coronavirus and the flu have so many symptoms in common, making a clinical diagnosis virtually impossible without testing. There is one “wacky” symptom that …
Judge slams Epic, says Apple was right to ban Fortnite from the iPhone
Epic Games did not win its preliminary injunction in its antitrust against Apple, which would have forced Apple to allow Fortnite back onto the iPhone, …
Groundbreaking new coronavirus vaccine candidate also kills the flu
Scientists have come up with a groundbreaking coronavirus vaccine candidate that has a few theoretical advantages over other candidates. Researchers from Hong Kong created an …
Massive leaks reveal secrets about new Marvel movies and TV shows
Most of Marvel’s movies and shows in Phase 4 of the MCU have been delayed due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, but a few leaks …
CDC reveals why the coronavirus is more dangerous for Americans than almost anyone else
The CDC has updated its coronavirus guidelines with new information that puts two-thirds of Americans in the at-risk category for severe COVID-19 cases. The Commission …
Revolutionary new coronavirus test delivers a diagnosis in 5 minutes
A new coronavirus test needs only five minutes to deliver a positive diagnosis and has another advantage compared to traditional testing — it can also …
Leaker reveals iPhone 12 release dates, specs, and prices
A well-known leaker revealed all of the iPhone 12’s secrets, including the main specs, pricing structure, and the release dates for the four iPhone models. …
Google Assistant gives you more voice control over third-party apps
Google announced new Assistant features that let users issue specific commands for third-party Android apps. Android users can interact via voice for certain in-app actions …
Coronavirus study reveals the scary way the virus spreads
Coronavirus symptoms are a poor marker of COVID-19 infection, as many people might be asymptomatic or presymptomatic when spreading the illness. UK researchers found that …
The experimental coronavirus drug that Trump took awaits FDA approval
The company that made the experimental drug that President Trump received for his COVID-19 treatment last week is now seeking emergency use authorization. If the …
We finally know how to fix the worst thing about the PS5
Sony dismantled the PS5, revealing several key secrets about the new video game console. The company revealed the M.2 storage bay that will take PCIe …
A promising coronavirus cure just failed in drug trials
A promising coronavirus cure just failed in a large-scale clinical trial from the UK, which showed the drug isn’t effective at treating COVID-19. UK’s massive …
Doctors discovered a terrifying new coronavirus symptom that’s killing patients
Researchers have discovered a terrifying new way that the novel coronavirus kills patients. COVID-19 patients who died from severe complications developed a jelly-like substance in …
Chrome will tell you if your password was hacked, and help you change it
Google rolled out Chrome 86 with a few important security upgrades, reaching feature parity between the desktop browser and the mobile versions of the app. …
This is the best news about a coronavirus cure we’ve gotten in weeks
A company announced clinical trial results for a new type of medicine developed specifically to treat the novel coronavirus. Eli Lilly says the data it …
New leak seems to confirm ‘Black Widow’ plot and post-credit rumors
A new Black Widow leak says that the first Marvel movie of MCU Phase 4 will feature a cameo from one of the original Avengers. …
‘Whistleblower’ who claims China made the coronavirus in a lab says her mother was arrested
A “whistleblower” who claims China is responsible for engineering the novel coronavirus in a lab now says her mother has been arrested by Chinese authorities. …
A leaker might’ve spilled the first details about Apple’s iPhone 13
The first iPhone 13 design leak has now arrived even before Apple’s iPhone 12 launch event takes place. The iPhone 12 will bring a new …
Dr. Fauci gave a grim coronavirus warning that should scare every single one of us
Dr. Anthony Fauci touched on several coronavirus topics during a new interview, revealing that recent models indicate the US death toll could skyrocket to 400,000 …
