Samsung just announced the chip that will power the Galaxy S21
Samsung announced the Exynos 2100 mobile platform, a system-on-chip that will power Galaxy S21 models in certain parts of the world. The processor will compete …
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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‘Big announcement’ from Apple teased for tomorrow morning
According to Gayle King, Apple is expected to make a “big announcement” on Wednesday during an interview with CBS This Morning, but it will not …
The Galaxy S21’s advantage over the iPhone might have been confirmed
A Galaxy S21 rumor said in mid-December that the new Samsung phones will feature a significant upgrade over the Galaxy S20, which will turn out …
These are the secure chat apps to download now that Facebook ruined WhatsApp
Two chat apps that offer end-to-end encryption and cross-platform support have been surging after Facebook announced the new WhatsApp privacy policy change, Signal, and Telegram. …
Iron Man, Captain America, and Black Widow might return to the MCU in a shocking way
A leaker who claims to know Marvel’s MCU Phase 4 plans going forward said that Iron Man, Captain America, and Black Widow would make an …
Microsoft revealed a powerful new Surface Pro 7, but you can’t buy it
Microsoft on Monday announced the new Surface Pro 7+ 2-in-1 laptop, featuring a slew of exciting upgrades. The new Surface Pro 7+ comes with a …
Doctors found another strange coronavirus symptom no one can explain
Some of the people infected with the novel coronavirus who survive COVID-19 will then experience persistent symptoms for weeks or even months after the illness, …
Doctors might’ve found a new way to help avoid severe coronavirus cases
Researchers from Denmark found a correlation between vitamin K deficiency and severe COVID-19 risk. A new study shows that people with lower vitamin D levels …
Conservative social network Parler taken offline by Amazon ban
Social network Parler is offline as Amazon banned it from its servers, following Google and Apple bans of the mobile Parler app. Parler has become …
AirPods Pro 2 and new iPhone SE tipped to launch in April
A new leak says Apple plans to launch the highly anticipated AirPods Pro 2 wireless earphones in April, alongside a third-gen iPhone SE handset. The …
CDC says there’s no evidence of a new USA coronavirus mutation
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said in a statement that there is no highly contagious coronavirus strain that evolved in the US. …
New leak says iPhone 13 will have a smaller notch
A new rumor says the iPhone 13 series will have almost the same design as the iPhone 12, with Apple planning a few notable changes. …
Two new ‘life-saving’ COVID-19 treatments discovered by UK doctors
UK researchers just announced that a widely studied drug in COVID-19 therapy can save lives if it’s administered to patients with severe COVID-19 in the …
We might finally know when to expect ‘Avengers 5’
A leaker familiar with Marvel’s MCU plans claims Avengers 5 already has a release date and a potential director. Marvel has not announced any plans …
Huge new leak hints at a surprising future for Black Panther in the MCU
A leaker who claims they have access to Marvel insiders detailed many of the MCU Phase 4 movies and TV series online, including the upcoming …
Nintendo Switch Pro’s next-gen specs might have been revealed
A hacker known for data-mining says that he obtained some Switch Pro specifications from Nintendo’s own firmware. The highly anticipated Nintendo Switch Pro console will …
Biden plans to distribute every coronavirus vaccine rather than save second doses for later
President-elect Joe Biden confirmed he plans a major strategic change for the coronavirus vaccination campaign in America. Rather than keeping 50% of the supply for …
Pfizer and BioNTech prove their COVID vaccine works on new mutations
Pfizer and BioNTech announced they completed testing that shows the key mutation present on the UK and South African coronavirus strains would not create resistance …
Hyundai confirms Apple Car negotiations, then walks everything back
A series of reports offered new details about Apple’s rumored self-driving electric car project, with one of them saying that Korean carmaker Hyundai will partner …
The iPad Pro’s big display upgrade tipped to arrive in March
The 2021 12.9-inch iPad Pro will feature a mini-LED screen, according to a new report. Apple will supposedly launch the new iPad Pro models in …
Massive ‘Spider-Man 3’ leak might have spoiled the movie’s title
A leaker claiming they had access to Marvel insiders posted plenty of details about upcoming MCU Phase 4 movies and TV series, including the highly-anticipated …
CDC study offers the incredible coronavirus immunity news we need
The CDC has published a new coronavirus immunity study from South Korea that indicates asymptomatic patients and those with mild COVID-19 cases will develop a …
Galaxy S21 will fix the worst thing about the Galaxy S20
The Galaxy S21 will fix the worst thing about the Galaxy S20, a new report from Korea says. All three Galaxy S21 phones will be …
Moderna CEO says coronavirus vaccine should offer protection for two years
Moderna CEO Stephane Bancel said during an event that he expects the company’s coronavirus vaccine to offer protection for a couple of years. Coronavirus immunity …
Long COVID symptoms can linger for up to six months, says new study
The largest global study of “Long COVID” concluded that many patients experience COVID-19 symptoms for at least six months after the initial infection with the …
LG just launched the 2021 versions of the ultra-light, ultra-powerful Gram laptop
LG announced the 2021 Gram laptops ahead of CES 2021 event. The 2021 Grams feature updated designs, 16:10 Full HD display with narrow bezels, 11th …
Facebook practically forces WhatsApp users to share data with Facebook
WhatsApp’s new privacy policy will force users to agree to share data with Facebook. There’s no opt-out available this time. Facebook tried to link WhatsApp …
LG’s new cordless vacuum could give Dyson a run for its money
LG just announced a new cordless vacuum ahead of CES 2021, a device that comes with two standout features. The CordZero ThinkQ A9 Kompressor+ has …
Coronavirus vaccine tracker reveals how every country is doing so far
Coronavirus vaccination campaigns have started worldwide, with the UK, US, Canada, the European Union, Russia, and China at the forefront. Several vaccines have been authorized …
Here’s why the South African coronavirus mutation is even worse than UK strain
Dr. Scott Gottlieb said in an interview that the South African coronavirus mutation might evade the action of antibody drugs, citing a recent study. A …
