Apple Watch has an unexpected rival: Meet Amazon Halo
The Amazon Halo early access program has been quietly started, with Amazon unveiling its first fitness band program. The Halo is a new wearable that …
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
Epic’s lies about Fortnite on iPhone are now delivered to your email
The Fortnite Season 4 update will not be available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac, as a result of the ongoing Epic Games vs. Apple fight. …
Doctors may have found out why coronavirus kills more men than women
Coronavirus deaths are disproportionate when it comes to sex, with men being more likely to develop life-threatening COVID-19 complications than women of the same age. …
This coronavirus study might have you rethinking your next flight
A study shows that coronavirus transmission from asymptomatic carriers is possible. COVID-19 can spread inside an airplane even when precautions are taken, and the study …
You won’t believe the crazy way coronavirus aerosols spread through this building
The novel coronavirus can spread via aerosols, a new study explains, whether it’s from saliva droplets ejected during talking or toilet use. The research shows …
Next-gen iPad Air leak shows a feature never before seen on any iPad or iPhone
Several rumors said a new iPad Air will be released this year with a bigger screen than the previous generation. A brand new leak featuring …
Best Buy might have leaked the PS5 and Xbox Series X prices
The PS5 and Xbox Series X prices have not been revealed, but Sony has announced gamers that PS5 preorders will start soon. Best Buy’s landing …
Epic Games still pretends it did nothing wrong to ruin Fortnite on iPhone
Fortnite season 4 will not be available on iPhone and Android, as Epic Games isn’t willing to fix the problem it created when it chose …
Obesity might be an even bigger coronavirus risk factor than we thought
Several coronavirus risk factors can lead to COVID-19 complications and death, but obesity might be even more dangerous than we first thought. A new study …
Here’s more good news for those who need coronavirus vaccines the most
Another coronavirus vaccine candidate seems to be effective and safe for older adults who were enrolled in a limited study. The results are preliminary, and …
This one gathering likely spread the coronavirus to 20,000 people
The coronavirus transmission rate remains high even though many people are following safety guidelines that include face mask-wearing, social distancing, and good hand hygiene. A …
The CDC just made a disturbing change to its coronavirus guidelines
The CDC has just changed its coronavirus testing guidelines for people who show no symptoms — even after contact with a confirmed COVID-19 patient. The …
Behold: The world’s ugliest phone has arrived
LG will soon release the Wing, the world’s ugliest Android phone of the years. With an unnecessary swiveling primary display that makes room for a …
Whatever you do, don’t buy a ridiculous Fortnite iPhone for thousands of dollars
iPhones with the Fortnite game preinstalled have been put on sale for thousands of dollars on eBay since Apple removed it from the App Store. …
Coronavirus denier who believed in conspiracies loses wife to COVID-19
A couple from Florida, both coronavirus deniers, were infected in May. The wife died a few months later of COVID-19 complications. The husband acknowledged that …
More reports confirm that coronavirus reinfection is possible
Officials have confirmed coronavirus reinfections in two other countries after Hong Kong doctors detailed the case of a man who contracted COVID-19 twice in less …
Scientists think they found another coronavirus mutation – but this one is good news
A new coronavirus mutation has been discovered, and it appears to be linked to milder cases of COVID-19. Called ∆382, this mutated version of SARS-CoV-2 …
Dr. Fauci just issued a crucial warning about coronavirus vaccines
Giving a coronavirus vaccine candidate an emergency use authorization before the final data is available would jeopardize the entire effort, said Dr. Anthony Fauci in …
The CDC just made a shocking change to its coronavirus guidelines for travel
Coronavirus travel restrictions may still be in place for certain destinations, but the CDC no longer recommends a 14-day self-quarantine period after domestic or international …
The Galaxy Note 20 Ultra feature I want the iPhone 12 to steal
A Galaxy Note 20 Ultra drop test shows that the new Corning Gorilla Glass Victus is a lot more resistant to impacts against rough surfaces …
Epic loses its first Fortnite case against Apple, but Unreal Engine is safe
The first verdict in the Epic Games vs. Apple complex legal battle is bad news for Fortnite but good news for the Unreal Engine. The …
This might the date you can preorder the PS5
The PS5 preorder date might be revealed soon, with a leaker claiming the next-gen console will be available online in mid-September. Sony hasn’t announced the …
This study provides hope about coronavirus immunity in humans
The duration of coronavirus immunity remains a mystery, as the virus is too new for health officials to have found an answer. A new study …
This might be the first case of coronavirus reinfection
The first confirmed coronavirus reinfection case has been documented in Hong Kong, suggesting that COVID-19 immunity can be short-lived. A patient who developed a mild …
Flying during the coronavirus pandemic might be safer than we thought
The spread of the novel coronavirus aboard airplanes might be a lot less common than people initially thought. A study found that the chances of …
The foldable iPhone is real
The first foldable iPhone might not feature a foldable screen, as is the case with some of the existing foldable Android handsets out there. A …
A coronavirus treatment just received emergency use authorization, but it’s not a miracle cure
A new coronavirus treatment might be more widely available to patients, but it’s not the breakthrough the world might need. Convalescent plasma transfusions can save …
Why Epic isn’t an innocent victim in the Fortnite battle with Apple, and why it deserves a loss today
The first round in the Epic Games vs. Apple lawsuit over Fortnite will take place on Monday. It should be a win for Apple in …
Doctors found a new drug that might block coronavirus infections
A new coronavirus drug type is in clinical trials, with researchers studying its efficacy at blocking the virus from infecting cells. PIKfyve kinase inhibitors like …
New guidelines say coronavirus antibody tests are pointless
New Infectious Disease Society of America guidelines say coronavirus antibody tests are pointless. Serological tests might not be able to confirm a prior COVID-19 infection …
