How one man spread coronavirus to nearly 100 people
The novel coronavirus spreads with ease in large groups of people who don’t practice social distancing and who don’t wear face masks. The latest example …
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
Georgia schools just reopened and kids are already catching COVID-19
School reopenings during the novel coronavirus pandemic continue to be a problem, and reports from Georgia’s first week of school aren’t reassuring. A second-grader tested …
Watch Sony’s PS5 event live right here – but don’t expect pricing or a release date
Sony’s PS5 State of Play event on August 6th will not bring us any major announcements, like the PlayStation 5’s price, release date, or preorder …
Doctors think they found the most effective coronavirus drug yet
Researchers think there may be a better coronavirus cure than remdesivir and dexamethasone for severe COVID-19 cases that can lead to complications and death. A …
Facebook and Twitter blocked Trump’s lie about children being immune to coronavirus
The coronavirus immunity question has not been thoroughly answered, as it’s still unclear what sort of protection COVID-19 survivors get and how long vaccine immunity …
Google leak reveals the Pixel 5’s unfortunate launch date
The Pixel 5 release date has leaked from the most unexpected place, Google’s Pixel 4a announcement for France. The Pixel 5 should hit preorders on …
How to save $999 on the Galaxy Note 20
Preorders for the Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra have started, with Samsung, Best Buy, and carriers already offering several deals on the …
You definitely need to try the best new Apple Maps feature
The Apple Maps Look Around feature has started rolling out internationally, with Japan being the first country outside the US to get it. Look Around …
Samsung wants you to spend over $1,000 on a smartphone made of plastic
The Galaxy Note 20’s plastic design is official, as Samsung confirmed during its Unpacked event that only the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra will have a …
We have more good news about a coronavirus vaccine
A coronavirus vaccine candidate from Novavax completed its Phase 1 trial with promising results. The NVX-CoV2373 drug induced neutralizing antibodies in all the volunteers who …
Galaxy Note 20, Z Fold 2, Buds Live, and everything else Samsung just unpacked
The Galaxy Note 20 Ultra price, specs, and release date are finally official, as Samsung unveiled its newest flagship during its online-only Unpacked press event. …
Leak says Pixel 5 will have a 120Hz display
A new Pixel 5 leak say the next premium Google phone will feature a high-end display despite its mid-range specs. The handset is rumored to …
Hands-on videos of Galaxy Note 20 and every unannounced Samsung product just leaked
Hands-on videos of the Galaxy Note 20, Galaxy Z Fold 2, Galaxy Tab S7, Galaxy Buds Live, and Galaxy Watch 3 leaked ahead of Samsung’s …
Bill Gates thinks these 3 coronavirus drugs ‘could cut the death rate dramatically’
There’s no coronavirus cure yet, but there are a few therapies that can improve a COVID-19 infection, hasten recovery, and even save lives. Bill Gates …
Coronavirus victim’s viral obituary slams Trump and anti-maskers
Coronavirus deaths continue to mount as the COVID-19 pandemic is out of control in various countries, namely the US. A 79-year-old man in Texas died …
WHO’s China investigation is over – but the novel coronavirus origins are still a mystery
The novel coronavirus origin is still a mystery, but the World Health Organization said earlier this week it completed a limited probe in China. The …
WhatsApp just rolled out a feature every chat app needs
WhatsApp fake news campaigns have been surging during the novel coronavirus pandemic, with disinformation about the COVID-19 origins and cures going viral. Facebook just rolled …
What’s going on with Google’s Pixel 5 launch?
The Pixel 5 release date is yet to be decided, but Google already announced the markets where its most expensive 2020 handset will be available …
Coronavirus antibody tests might come back negative for people who had mild cases
Coronavirus immunity tests might return false negatives for people who experienced a mild or asymptomatic case of COVID-19. The conclusion comes from a new Oxford …
WHO just reminded us of the worst-case coronavirus scenario
There isn’t any “silver bullet” for stopping coronavirus transmission, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus reminded the world on Monday. Even though several promising vaccine candidates …
One country will start its mass coronavirus vaccination campaign in October
The first coronavirus vaccine will be available to the general public in October in a country that’s developing its own COVID-19 prophylactic. Doctors and teachers …
PS5 prices might’ve just leaked from a major French retailer
The PS5 price, preorder date, and release date are the three details hardcore PlayStation fans want to know most, but Sony isn’t ready to share …
This might be the breakthrough coronavirus cure we’ve been waiting for
A potential coronavirus cure that can reduce recovery time and prevent COVID-19 complications is now in Phase 2/3 testing. The drug is called RLF-100 or …
This might be our first look at the Pixel 5
A new Pixel 5 gives us our first look at what seems to be a Google teaser for its upcoming 5G-ready devices. The Pixel 5 …
Google Chrome will finally tell you how ads are tracking you
Google just released a new Chrome extension that will tell you how websites “spy” on you. The Ads Transparency Spotlight add-on for Chrome will reveal …
Kids might have up to 100x more coronavirus in their bodies than adults
A new study looking at potential coronavirus transmission risks in children found that kindergartners younger than 5 had 100 times more viral load in their …
The first hero on Marvel’s new Avengers team might’ve just been revealed
A Young Avengers movie or TV series might be in the works, several rumors have claimed in the past. A new report indicates that Marvel …
Did we finally find out when Sony’s PS5 price and release date will be revealed?
The PS5 price reveal might happen soon, according to a leak that details Sony’s unannounced State of Play event rumored to be taking place this …
WHO just gave us the worst possible coronavirus prediction
The coronavirus transmission risk remains high, warned the World Health Organization during a meeting of its emergency committee. WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that …
Merck to start ‘pivotal’ study of controversial remdesivir alternative in September
Work on coronavirus treatments continues at a rapid pace, with Merck readying several clinical trials for vaccines and an antiviral alternative to remdesivir. Formerly known …
