33-year-old coronavirus denier with 1.1 million followers dies of COVID-19
A 33-year-old coronavirus denier died of COVID-19 complications after battling the illness for just over a week. Dmitriy Stuzhuk was a fitness influencer that 1.1 …
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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This leaker claims to know how Marvel will replace Chadwick Boseman in ‘Black Panther 2’
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This might be one of the biggest breakthroughs of the coronavirus pandemic
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We’re not getting a coronavirus vaccine before the election
The company making the only coronavirus vaccine with a theoretical chance of being approved before the US presidential election made it clear such a timeline …
One simple thing might help stop coronavirus from spreading where it’s most dangerous
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Major study brings bad news about several of the most promising coronavirus cures
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The most exciting Google Maps trick now delivers a must-have feature for managing the coronavirus
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iPhone 12 Pro and Pro Max will be the first iPhones with 6GB of RAM
According to new findings, the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max will be the first iPhones to feature 6GB of RAM. The cheaper …
The next major Spider-Man villain might be hiding in plain sight
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These scary coronavirus symptoms linger even after you beat COVID-19
Most people infected with the novel coronavirus will survive COVID-19, but many patients continue to experience symptoms even after they clear the virus. These “long-haulers” …
The accessories Apple removed from the iPhone 12 box are now cheaper than ever
Apple no longer bundles free chargers and EarPods with iPhones, whether it’s the new iPhone 12 series or the older iPhone versions that are still …
5 reasons why you should buy the iPhone 12 instead of the iPhone 11
The iPhone 12 is expected to be the best-sold phone from the iPhone 12 series, following its predecessor’s footsteps, the iPhone 11. Apple will continue …
Marvel wants to make a team-up movie with Spider-Man and Deadpool
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Scientists discovered a new way to stop COVID-19
Johns Hopkins scientists have found a new way to stop COVID-19 infections from progressing and prevent severe complications. The researchers discovered one way the coronavirus …
Walmart just announced its Black Friday 2020 plans
Walmart announced its Black Friday 2020 plans on Wednesday, revealing it will host three separate shopping events in November. The Black Friday Deals for Days …
OnePlus 8T is the hottest new Android phone of the season
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A promising coronavirus drug trial was just halted for a mysterious reason
Eli Lilly is seeking emergency authorization approval for a promising coronavirus drug that was found to be an effective COVID-19 therapy. The company has several …
iPhone 12 mini to 12 Pro Max, iPhone 11, iPhone XR, and iPhone SE: Everything you need to know about Apple’s 2020 lineup
Apple announced four iPhone 12 phones during its virtual event on Wednesday, including the iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPhone 12 …
All US iPhone 12 models have a mysterious groove on the side – here’s what it is
All US iPhone 12 versions have a groove on the right side made of a different material than the metal frame. Apple confirmed the groove …
