This is how the UK will distribute its second coronavirus vaccine
The UK has issued emergency authorization for a second coronavirus vaccine candidate, the AstraZeneca/Oxford drug, that successfully cleared Phase 3 trials a few weeks ago. …
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
UK coronavirus mutation was found in the US – but that’s not the worst part
Health officials from Colorado confirmed that a man in his 20s was infected with the UK coronavirus mutation that the science community has been buzzing …
Leaker says next-gen AirPods Pro have an option Apple has never offered before
The AirPods Pro 2 might come in two different sizes, according to images showing purported AirPods components. Several reports have claimed that Apple is developing …
Google wants to keep you away from Instagram and TikTok by showing you videos from Instagram and TikTok
Google is piloting a new feature for its mobile Search apps, a Short Videos carousel that would surface Instagram and TikTok videos relevant to the …
Spoilers for the most mysterious Marvel movie in Phase 4 have leaked
The Eternals is the most mysterious Marvel movie in the upcoming Phase 4, introducing a brand new team of heroes that has yet to appear …
Wuhan’s coronavirus cases may have been 10 times higher than reported
A new coronavirus study from the Chinese CDC says the actual COVID-19 caseload during the original Wuhan epidemic was ten times higher than reported. China …
Doctors think COVID-19 might cause this severe eye problem
Doctors treating COVID-19 patients might have discovered another disturbing coronavirus symptom that might appear in some patients. Three people treated for COVID-19 at the same …
The world’s first phone with a blazing-fast Snapdragon 888 was just unveiled
The first Android phone featuring the new Snapdragon 888 processor was just unveiled in China — the Xiaomi Mi 11. The Snapdragon 888 platform will …
The origin of the UK coronavirus mutation might have been revealed
New research shows that the new coronavirus mutation spreading rapidly in England may have actually originated in Italy. An immunocompromised patient developed an asymptomatic case …
Proving you’ve been vaccinated might be as easy as showing an iPhone app
As coronavirus vaccination campaigns have started in the US and other countries, health officials insist that people who receive the first dose return for the …
Leaker spills new details about the foldable iPhone
A leaker says Apple is working on a second foldable iPhone prototype, but the clamshell device would not be launched anytime soon. The foldable iPhone …
Samsung has an unusual idea to create the perfect smartphone display
Samsung’s newest display innovation proposes a “sub-display” screen that would move vertically behind the main screen to cover the single-lens or dual-lens camera system at …
Microsoft is developing an exciting new way to navigate Windows 10
Microsoft is developing a new way to navigate Windows 10 computers, a “voice launcher” that will let users interact with the computer using their voice. …
Dr. Fauci says UK coronavirus mutation should be taken ‘very seriously’
Dr. Anthony Fauci addressed the new coronavirus mutation found in the UK a few days ago, arguing against one of the safety measures some governments …
If you have one of these phones, you can’t use WhatsApp after January 1st
WhatsApp will stop working on older smartphones starting January 1st, including some iPhone and Android devices. iPhones running iOS 9 or older and Android devices …
If your hiccups won’t go away, there’s a chance you could have COVID-19
Coronavirus symptoms aren’t the same for everyone. The most common symptoms can mimic the flu or a common cold, but there are plenty of unusual …
Dr. Fauci warns the worst of the pandemic is yet to come
Dr. Anthony Fauci said the coronavirus pandemic might get even worse in January, as the number of cases continued to increase, fueled in part by …
‘Wonder Woman 1984’ is a successful mess, so Warner is making another one
Warner Bros. just announced that Wonder Woman 1984 has been so successful during the hybrid theater-and-streaming opening weekend that the studio is already fast-tracking Wonder …
Here’s how you can save $60 on the Galaxy S21 before it’s even unveiled
The Galaxy S21 series will be unveiled in mid-January, with Samsung expected to announce the press event soon. Samsung has quietly launched a Galaxy S21 …
UK coronavirus cases are soaring, and the new mutation might be to blame
The novel coronavirus is spreading rapidly in some regions of England, with experts estimating that the recently discovered UK mutation might be driving the dramatic …
First UK coronavirus mutation study brings good news and bad news
The first study of the UK coronavirus mutation that’s spreading rapidly right now warns that stricter safety measures might be required to prevent another massive …
It’s Christmas Day: Here’s when you can watch ‘Wonder Woman 1984’ on HBO Max
Wonder Woman 1984 launches on Christmas Day and it’ll be available to stream on HBO Max at no additional cost to subscribers. Disney Plus subscribers …
A PS5 signature feature is already breaking down
The PS5 is still sold out in many countries, as Sony can’t manufacture enough game consoles to meet demand. But many people have already purchased …
I’m an iPhone user, but I’m so jealous of this upcoming Pixel feature
Google was just awarded a design patent that indicates a Pixel phone of the future could feature a design unseen on iPhone or Galaxy S …
Some scientists worry coronavirus vaccines might not work as well against the new mutation
Some scientists worry that coronavirus vaccines will not be as effective against the UK mutation (version B.1.1.7) that caused quite a stir over the weekend. …
Two separate studies say coronavirus immunity can stop reinfection
Coronavirus immunity is still not fully understood, but an increasing number of studies indicate that protection after infection might last longer than initially expected. The …
Google is about to fix one of the worst things about Chrome on Windows 10
Google announced it’ll fix one of the worst things about running the Chrome browser on Windows 10, the resource drain. Chrome can consume plenty of …
Galaxy S21 Ultra will have two exciting features no other Galaxy S has
The Galaxy S21 Ultra specs and features have been leaked several times already. But actual Samsung documentation filed with the FCC confirms the most expensive …
Paramount may have confirmed the biggest ‘Spider-Man 3’ leak
An official teaser from an unexpected source seemingly confirms that the biggest Spider-Man 3 leak so far. The official Paramount Network Twitter account hinted that …
The US government wants to ruin Bitcoin over Christmas
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network proposed new Bitcoin and cryptocurrency regulations on Friday, December 18th, at 4:20, just as Bitcoin’s price was heading to a …
