The people who need coronavirus vaccines the most just got great news
AstraZeneca revealed that its coronavirus vaccine candidate delivers the same immune response in older and younger people and that older people are less likely to …
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
Fewer people are dying from the flu this fall, but the reason is tragic
Health officials and doctors have observed a drop in flu deaths early in the flu season, and the novel coronavirus might be the explanation. Some …
The mystery surrounding a strange coronavirus symptom no one can explain might finally be solved
One of the strangest coronavirus symptoms is also a sign that’s widely recognized as a likely COVID-19 indicator. Several studies attempted to explain what causes …
Experts warn this is the most dangerous place everyone’s catching coronavirus right now
Health experts warn that the most dangerous place to be when it comes to coronavirus transmission risk is at home. Household gatherings are driving the …
Dr. Fauci just made a lot of people furious with his latest coronavirus advice
Dr. Fauci says it might be time to mandate face masks as the novel coronavirus surges yet again in the US. Daily new COVID-19 cases …
Search on iPhone costs Google $8-12 billion a year
Google is paying Apple anywhere between $8 billion to $12 billion a year to be the default search option on iPhone and other products, according …
iPhone 12 Pro real-life speed test shows Apple’s secret upgrade in action
A real-life speed test shows the iPhone 12 Pro’s advantages over its predecessors, the iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone XS. Aside from the faster, more …
The FDA just approved the first coronavirus drug – but this new medicine might be even better
Researchers tested a cancer drug called plitidepsin as a coronavirus therapy and discovered it can block the virus’s ability to replicate. The use of plitidepsin …
You won’t believe the results of the first iPhone 12 drop test
The first iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro drop test shows that Apple’s drop performance claims are real. The new iPhones appear to prevent accidental …
This groundbreaking new coronavirus cure is unlike any other drug we’ve seen so far
A new antiviral drug that might become the first oral medicine for the novel coronavirus is currently being tested, as Atea Pharmaceuticals has announced a …
Daniel Craig’s final James Bond movie might launch on Apple TV+ or Netflix
No Time to Die will be Daniel Craig’s final 007 film. The 25th James Bond movie was supposed to premiere in April, but the release date …
Researchers have good news about a promising coronavirus vaccine candidate
Researchers proved that an advanced coronavirus vaccine candidate respects the genetic instructions as intended, producing the desired response inside cells. Scientists from Bristol University developed …
A deadly coronavirus complication is affecting people after they think they’ve recovered
Physicians have learned better ways to treat COVID-19 patients and save more lives than in the early months of the pandemic, but the coronavirus is …
Researchers might’ve just solved a huge coronavirus mystery
Researchers may have discovered a previously unknown step involved in the mechanism that allows the novel coronavirus to infect cells. Scientists have discovered that SARS-CoV-2 …
Health experts warn that the coronavirus will actually never go away, even with a vaccine
The first coronavirus vaccines might be ready for emergency use in late 2020, with a wide rollout expected for the first half of next year. …
Speed test shows just how fast the iPhone 12 is compared to Galaxy Note 20 Ultra and Pixel 5
A YouTuber ran the same benchmark tests on the iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro, Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, and Pixel 5. The iPhone 12 …
The best iPhone 12 alternative just launched, and you can’t have it
Huawei unveiled the Mate 40 series with a day to go until the iPhone 12 launched in stores. The Huawei Mate 40, Mate 40 Pro, …
The massive Marvel storyline that brings back Tony Stark might feature Steve Rogers too
The upcoming movies and TV shows will help Marvel build up the next massive storyline to follow the Infinity Saga that concluded with the epic …
25-year-old coronavirus survivor walks out of hospital after being pronounced brain dead
A 25-year-old coronavirus survivor managed to walk out of a rehab hospital after being declared brain dead weeks after getting infected during the summer. The …
A coronavirus vaccine volunteer died, but there’s no reason to panic
A coronavirus vaccine volunteer died in Brazil, but sources familiar with the AstraZeneca/Oxford trial say the person is confirmed to have received placebo shots, not …
This is the only iPhone 12 camera review you need to see right now
The first iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pros reviews are already out ahead of Friday’s in-store launch of the two handsets. All reviewers have touched …
Actually, there is an iPhone 12 that comes with free EarPods
The iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro ship without free chargers and EarPods in the box. None of the iPhones that Apple sells come with …
5 risk factors that could lead to a prolonged COVID-19 recovery
Doctors still can’t explain a medical condition that appears after the initial coronavirus infection. Some COVID-19 survivors experience symptoms for weeks after clearing the virus …
The debate is over: COVID-19 is deadlier than the flu
The CDC published a new research paper conclusively stating that COVID-19 is deadlier than the flu. Researchers compared large cohorts of flu and COVID-19 patients …
One country is about to start infecting people with COVID-19 on purpose
The UK government approved plans to conduct a coronavirus vaccine challenge trial that will involve 90 healthy volunteers aged 18 to 30. Volunteers will be …
A dangerous new coronavirus complication was discovered – and it never goes away if you get it
Doctors are studying an unexpected coronavirus complication that can appear a few weeks or even months after the initial COVID-19 infection. Some patients develop diabetes, …
Don’t freak out about this new iPhone 12 Pro Max revelation
A regulatory feeling from China’s equivalent of the FCC reveals that the iPhone 12 Pro Max has a smaller battery than the iPhone 11 Pro …
iPhone 12 crushes Android in speed and performance tests
The first official iPhone 12 benchmark and speed tests show the A14 Bionic has no rival. When it comes to performance, the closest phone is …
Dr. Gottlieb warns US is a week away from ‘rapid acceleration’ of COVID-19
Former FDA commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb warned in interviews that the biggest coronavirus wave is yet to come, and the US is looking at a …
The Pixel 5 was just released and it’s already falling apart
The Pixel 5 might suffer from a serious design or manufacturing issue, as several buyers report that the screen’s plastic bumper is peeling off of …
