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 …
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
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 …
This is the gorgeous custom PS5 design we all want
The PS5 design only offers a single color option, and there’s no telling whether Sony will allow buyers to customize their consoles in any way …
New survey says 3 in 10 Android users want the iPhone 12
Nearly 33% of the Android users polled in a recent survey said they consider upgrading to the upcoming iPhone 12. The main reason for switching …
EU will fast-track a coronavirus vaccine that could be ready before the election
The only coronavirus vaccine candidate that still has a chance of being approved for emergency use by election day is being fast-tracked in Europe as …
Coronavirus reinfections are on the rise, and doctors can’t explain them
Doctors treating coronavirus patients have noticed an increasing number of COVID-19 reinfections. Scientists in various countries have reported reinfections, warning that the second bout of …
New study finally demystifies the most bizarre coronavirus side effect
Researchers have discovered one of the most bizarre side effects of the novel coronavirus: The pathogen can inhibit a protein involved in pain signaling, effectively …
The CDC finally admitted the worst thing about the coronavirus
The CDC has finally confirmed the worst thing about the novel coronavirus. COVID-19 can be spread from person to person through the air in aerosols, …
Galaxy S21 won’t have the perfect screen design we crave
Samsung is working on the perfect smartphone design, but the technology might not be ready in time for the Galaxy S21 launch. A report said …
Google just made a huge change to Gmail and the entire G Suite
Google made a significant change to its suite of productivity apps for business: G Suite is now called Google Workspace and comes with additional features. …
