The Raspberry Pi 400 is the extra PC you never knew you needed
The Raspberry Pi 400 is a brand new PC-in-a-keyboard that’s available for as low as $70. The new Raspberry Pi PC contains the same specs …
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
This is one of the most dangerous jobs to have during the coronavirus pandemic – and now there’s proof
Researchers from Harvard found that a considerable number of asymptomatic grocery store workers tested positive for coronavirus at a time when face mask mandates were …
These promising coronavirus vaccines could be approved sooner than expected – but not in the US
The UK has accelerated the review of the three coronavirus vaccine frontrunners: AstraZeneca, Moderna, and Pfizer. The country’s government is conducting rolling reviews, which allow …
CDC study says tons of people catch COVID-19 in the one place that’s supposed to be safe
The CDC published a new coronavirus study that looked at the infection rate inside the household. Researchers found that 102 out of 191 people who …
I can’t stop watching this Netflix original that’s unlike anything you’ve ever seen – or heard
Netflix premiered a new original last weekend called Barbarians, a historical drama set around the famous Battle of the Teutoburg Forest. Germanic tribes obliterated three …
US just recorded a world-record 100,000 coronavirus cases in one day
The US broke the global daily record for new coronavirus cases in a single day, registering more than 100,000 new cases on Friday. The previous …
Scary videos show how easily coronavirus spreads indoors
The novel coronavirus is most infectious in poorly ventilated indoor settings where people do not practice social distancing and do not wear masks. Using a …
Russian doctor intentionally reinfected himself to test coronavirus immunity
A doctor from Siberia conducted a controversial coronavirus immunity test after surviving COVID-19 in March. The 68-year-old Russian doctor spent time with coronavirus-positive patients without …
Two coronavirus side effects that might never go away
Surviving a novel coronavirus infection doesn’t mean everything will go back to normal for many COVID-19 patients who will continue to suffer from ongoing “Long …
Experts are scared of coronavirus-flu dual infections this winter – but it’s already happening now
Public health authorities in the Bay area confirmed that a patient survived a dual coronavirus-flu infection. The patient was between 20 and 65 years of …
The brand new Pixel 5 is about to get a great Black Friday price cut
Best Buy has planned two Pixel 5 deals for Black Friday that cut the phone’s original price tag by up to $200. The brand new …
Google bundles a free VPN service with its most expensive cloud storage plan
Google has rolled out a VPN service of its own that’s offered for free to cloud customers who purchase the top tier 2TB Google One …
This coronavirus immunity study is great news for COVID-19 vaccines
A new study about coronavirus immunity indicates that the kind of antibodies that can protect against COVID-19 reinfection can last for at least five months, …
The coronavirus might not spread exactly how we thought
The novel coronavirus can spread via droplets, aerosols, and fomites, but the CDC and WHO insist on droplets as the main way people catch COVID-19. …
This one coronavirus statistic is absolutely staggering
A study in England estimates that nearly 100,000 people are infected with the novel coronavirus per day. That means around 1% of the country’s entire …
Something crucial we thought we knew about the coronavirus might be dangerously wrong
A new coronavirus study says that the time it takes for COVID-19 symptoms to appear might be even longer than 14 days in some cases. …
The unreleased iPhone 12 mini stars in a hands-on video
The iPhone 12 mini has a November 13th release date, so the first reviews of the most compact handset in the iPhone 12 lineup will …
Best Buy’s Black Friday deals are official: iPhone 12, Pixel 5, PS5, and lots of tech deals
Best Buy unveiled the deals it has prepared for its Black Friday 2020 season, posting the full ad online. The retailer will stock some of …
Costco’s Black Friday ad leaked: Switch, AirPods, MacBook, and TV deals
Costco’s Black Friday 2020 ad leaked online as the retailer prepares for the upcoming shopping season. Costco will host several shopping events throughout November, with …
How to save 500,000 lives by March, even without a coronavirus vaccine
Researchers have studied the impact of various health measures on the coronavirus pandemic and concluded that one simple measure can help save some 500,000 lives …
We have to wait longer than expected for coronavirus vaccine trial results – but that might be great news
Coronavirus vaccine candidate maker Pfizer was expected to release early efficacy results for Phase 3 in mid-October, ahead of the presidential election. That’s no longer …
Of course Samsung will shamelessly copy the iPhone 12
Samsung promptly mocked the most controversial iPhone 12 announcement, but the company is doomed to repeat its tactics and copy the iPhone. Samsung made fun …
iPhone 12 is hiding a mysterious new feature that no one knows about
The iPhone 12 has a mysterious feature that Apple hasn’t addressed during the launch event or on its website: Built-in support for reverse wireless charging. …
Dr. Fauci says you can stop wiping down your groceries
Dr. Anthony Fauci said in an interview that people should spend less time wiping down groceries and other items they bring home to prevent an …
How a 7-hour flight led to 59 coronavirus cases in Ireland
Coronavirus contact tracers from Ireland linked a 59-person outbreak in the country this summer to a 7-hour flight. The plane flew at 17% capacity to …
Are the results of this new coronavirus immunity study as bad as they seem?
A new coronavirus immunity study indicates that detectable levels of antibodies begin to drop just a few months after clearing a coronavirus infection. The test …
Dr. Fauci says early coronavirus vaccines won’t stop COVID-19 infections – but that’s okay
Dr. Anthony Fauci explained that the main goal for coronavirus vaccines isn’t to block COVID-19 infections, but instead to stop severe cases and life-threatening complications. …
We have bad news about one of the most promising new coronavirus drugs
A promising drug being developed to treat COVID-19 failed to show efficacy with severe coronavirus cases. Eli Lilly announced that it has terminated a study …
Report leaks the new chips that will power Apple Silicon Macs
A report says Apple is working on several versions of the A14 Bionic chip that powers the iPhone 12 series for the upcoming Apple Silicon …
iPhone 12 Pro, Note 20 Ultra, and Pixel 5 cameras compared in a blind test
The iPhone 12 Pro, Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, and Pixel 5 feature some of the best camera systems available on smartphones this year. There’s no …
