Batman tests positive for coronavirus
The novel coronavirus is still spreading with ease in various communities, including regions that were able to flatten the curve of the first COVID-19 wave. …
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
Google Maps will soon get the feature you’ve been waiting for
Google Maps is about to get a feature that many users have wanted for years, app-wide dark mode support. A teardown of the Android version …
Scientists can’t explain the puzzling coronavirus outbreak in Africa
The spread of the novel coronavirus remains high across the world, except for in Africa. Africa is doing better than every other continent, both when …
How Google Maps predicts traffic slowdowns before they happen
Google revealed the intricacies of predicting estimated travel time and estimated time of arrival (ETA) inside Google Maps, detailing the newest upgrades meant to improve …
Robert Downey Jr. has bad news about the new Avengers
Iron Man remains one of the biggest attractions in Marvel movies and the character’s heroic death in Avengers: Endgame proved that point. Audiences were heartbroken …
The FDA just made a very important announcement about coronavirus vaccines
FDA commissioner Stephen Hahn said on Twitter that outside experts will review the coronavirus vaccines that have reached Phase 3 trials. The comments follow the …
This is the biggest coronavirus immunity study so far, and you need to read what it has to say
A comprehensive coronavirus study from Iceland shows that patients who survive a COVID-19 infection are likely to develop antibodies that are detectable in blood tests …
New Google Maps and Waze features just rolled out
Google rolled out a few new useful features for its Google Maps navigation app, while Waze received a cosmetic change that some users will appreciate. …
Qualcomm unveils next-gen 5G laptop platform ahead of Apple Silicon MacBook arrival
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 5G is the next-gen computer platform that will power slim Windows 10 laptop designs that support always-on, always-connected experiences. Qualcomm …
New study says coronavirus can linger for weeks, and symptoms can last even longer
Several studies have shown that coronavirus symptoms can linger for weeks after the virus is gone, and doctors can’t explain what leads to the so-called …
Dr. Fauci says a coronavirus vaccine will be ready by the end of the year
Dr. Fauci said in an interview that a coronavirus vaccine will be ready by the end of the year. The prediction seems to mark a …
Researchers found promising new coronavirus drugs that stop people from dying
The novel coronavirus doesn’t have a cure, but there are plenty of therapies that have shown great promise in clinical trials. Researchers analyzed trials of …
You’ll never guess how this one person spread coronavirus to 23 others
Countless studies have proven that the coronavirus can spread through the air, highlighting the importance of face masks, social distancing, and proper ventilation. New research …
Dr. Fauci explained the only way we’ll get a coronavirus vaccine early
Dr. Anthony Fauci explained in an interview that Phase 3 trials for novel coronavirus vaccines can end early in two different scenarios, but politics wouldn’t …
Leak says the huge PS5 event we’re all waiting for is coming on September 9th
The PS5 release date and price might be unveiled in a few days during Sony’s main PlayStation 5 launch event of the year. That’s what …
Samsung’s $2,000 foldable phone is available for preorder right now
Galaxy Z Fold 2 preorders have started, as Samsung just unveiled its most expensive phone ever. Starting at $2,000, the new foldable handset features a …
This story of ‘covidiots’ on a recent flight might convince you to avoid flying
The risk of coronavirus transmission on airplanes has already been documented in several studies which determined that the risk of catching COVID-19 is rather low. …
Researchers think they finally found the key to stopping the coronavirus
Several drugs already work as coronavirus therapies, but there’s still no “miracle cure” that can prevent complications and reduce deaths significantly. Some researchers think they’ve …
Scary new study changes what we know about the way COVID-19 spreads
More coronavirus studies show the risk of COVID-19 spread through the air, further proving that aerosol transmission should be a serious concern. A study from …
You need to see this study about the coronavirus in children
Children might spread the coronavirus without even knowing they have it, especially in communities where health officials do not routinely screen for asymptomatic carriers or …
Walmart has a brand new answer to Amazon Prime
Walmart+ is a new shipping subscription service to rival Amazon Prime, although the product can’t truly match the breadth of Amazon’s membership program. Walmart+ offers …
Insider reveals iPhone 12 launch info and more Apple secrets
The iPhone 12 release date has been postponed, Apple confirmed a few weeks ago. A new report mentions the launch delay, saying that the iPhone …
New study may change what we know about asymptomatic coronavirus spreaders
A new study says asymptomatic coronavirus spread might far more rare than most experts believe — a new study says the more severe the illness, …
This CDC stat explains how dangerous the coronavirus is for perfectly healthy people
The coronavirus death toll keeps climbing as the virus ravages various regions of the globe. New data from the CDC shows exactly how dangerous the …
Dr. Fauci says this is when we might know if our first coronavirus vaccine works
An answer about coronavirus vaccine safety and efficacy might be available as soon as November, Dr. Anthony Fauci said in a new interview. He made …
This might be the first MacBook powered by the same chip tech as the iPhone 12
The first MacBook powered by an Apple Silicon chip is coming later this year, a new report says, without providing release date or pricing details. …
This Samsung memory breakthrough might give the Galaxy S an advantage over the iPhone
Rumors detailing the iPhone 12 specs indicate some models will feature 6GB of RAM, a first for the iPhone. Samsung just announced a new RAM …
China doesn’t know if its coronavirus vaccines work, but it wants other countries to use them
Coronavirus vaccine updates from China indicate that several of the experimental drugs that are in the final stages of testing have received approval for emergency …
The first confirmed case of coronavirus reinfection in the US is the worst one yet
More cases of coronavirus reinfection keep coming up, with Nevada researchers having just documented what might be the first American patient to be infected by …
The Avengers might battle this horrific villain in next epic movie like ‘Endgame’
The Marvel movies and TV series of the MCU Phase 4 are delayed because of the novel coronavirus pandemic, but Marvel hasn’t stopped working on …
