Top leaker says iPhone 13 might have the revolutionary new feature we’ve been waiting for
The first smartphone with an under-display selfie camera has already launched, but it’s not an iPhone or high-end Android handset that you can buy right …
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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PS5 price was ‘considerably’ higher until Xbox Series X’s price was revealed
The PS5 price was “considerably” higher than the Xbox Series X, a new report claims. Sony is yet to announce availability details for the two …
Some Pixels have another serious problem that Google needs to fix
Google’s Pixel phones have been affected by hardware or software issues starting with the first-gen model and going all the way up to the Pixel …
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The Xbox Series S offers excellent value with its $299 price tag compared to both the previous-gen Xbox One and the brand new Xbox Series …
Did Amazon Japan just leak the PS5 release date?
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This is one of the most controversial ideas so far for fighting the coronavirus
The first coronavirus vaccines might be mere months away from approval if Phase 3 trials go well — but there’s also a risk that the …
Marvel’s next Avengers project is already in the works, but it’s not the movie we all want
The Marvel movies and TV series announced for MCU Phase 4 do not include any Avengers titles, but there’s increasing evidence that Marvel is planning …
Everything we know about the woman who got sick and halted a promising coronavirus vaccine trial
AstraZeneca halted its Phase 3 coronavirus vaccine trial earlier this week following a severe reaction that may or may not have been induced by the …
How GameStop will help you afford the expensive PS5 and Xbox Series X
Sony has not announced the PS5 price and release date, but availability details are probably imminent considering Microsoft’s recent moves. Microsoft earlier this week confirmed …
Huawei just confirmed it will replace Android with a new operating system
Huawei announced during its developer conference on Thursday that its HarmonyOS operating system will run on phones as soon as next year. Harmony will run …
Coronavirus can survive on chilled salmon for eight days, study claims
The novel coronavirus can survive on chilled salmon for eight days, according to a new study from China. The research follows recent coronavirus outbreaks in …
Post-coronavirus syndrome affecting children might be worse than we thought
The novel coronavirus can cause a mysterious syndrome in some children that present itself a few weeks after a COVID-19 infection. Known as multisystem inflammatory syndrome …
One leading coronavirus vaccine might be ready next month
One of the most promising novel coronavirus vaccine candidates might complete the Phase 3 stage of clinical trials as soon as next month, and the …
Here’s how the coronavirus might ‘kill’ the flu this winter
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One of the most promising coronavirus vaccine trials was halted due to a serious adverse reaction
AstraZeneca confirmed that the Oxford vaccine’s Phase 3 trial was paused as it investigates the matter to determine what caused a serious adverse reaction in …
Waze just got an incredibly useful Google Maps feature
Google owns two of the most popular navigation apps on Android and iPhone, Waze and Google Maps, and the company has been working on bridging …
Is Google growing tired of Android?
Google just released the final version of Android 11, which can be installed on Pixel phones and a few select Android handsets from several Chinese …
Microsoft to launch a more affordable Surface Laptop this fall
Microsoft will launch new Surface devices this fall, including a cheaper, more compact, lighter Surface Laptop version. The new laptop features a 12.5-inch display, and …
Here’s the safety pledge that 9 coronavirus vaccine makers just signed
Nine companies involved in coronavirus vaccine research inked a pledge to uphold the scientific principles that would ensure the safe development of COVID-19 vaccines. A …
A teacher died of coronavirus in the middle of an online class with students
A teacher in Argentina died of coronavirus complications while teaching an online class, and her students witnessed the event helplessly. The 46-year-old woman had been …
Researchers just learned something new and disturbing about the coronavirus
A new study details another asymptomatic manifestation of the coronavirus infection that may outlast COVID-19. The virus continues to replicate in the gut even after …
Leaker says Apple will unveil two brand new products later today
A leaker said Apple will announce the Apple Watch Series 6 and the next-gen iPad Air on Tuesday, according to information received from unnamed sources. …
Microsoft just confirmed the $299 Xbox Series S next-gen console
The Microsoft Xbox Series S console is no longer just a rumor, as the company unveiled the smaller device and confirmed its price. The Xbox …
Coronavirus vaccine makers will issue a joint pledge not to cut corners on safety
A few of the leading coronavirus vaccine developers plan to sign a joint pledge that will say the companies will not seek government approval unless …
The bizarre story of a Tennessee woman who caught COVID-19 four months after being cremated
A 66-year-old woman who died in mid-February just received a coronavirus isolation notification — it arrived six months after her death. Equally ridiculous is the …
A coronavirus vaccine maker secretly vaccinated almost all of its employees
Some of the world’s most advanced coronavirus vaccine candidates are already being used under emergency programs. One drugmaker from China even quietly provided its Phase …
The unremarkable Pixel 5 will at least be cheaper than other Androids
A new leak says the Pixel 5 price might be even lower than we thought, starting at €629 in Europe, or around $649 in America. …
Leakers disagree on what Apple will announce this week
Apple already confirmed it had to delay the iPhone 12 release day because of the novel coronavirus, with some leakers expecting the first devices to …
Sony’s unexpected PS5 release plans might’ve been leaked by the new ‘Call of Duty’ game
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There’s already one coronavirus vaccine that has been approved, but does it actually work?
The first scientific study is out for the controversial coronavirus vaccine that Russia approved a few weeks ago. The early emergency use authorization sparked plenty …
