This bizarre coronavirus symptom could be more common than a fever
Fever isn’t always going to be an indication of infection with the novel coronavirus, new studies have revealed. Researchers from Europe and the US concluded …
Chris Smith has been covering consumer electronics ever since the iPhone revolutionized the industry in 2008. When he’s not writing about the most recent tech news for BGR, he brings his entertainment expertise to Marvel’s Cinematic Universe and other blockbuster franchises.
Outside of work, you’ll catch him streaming almost every new movie and TV show release as soon as it's available.
Articles by Chris Smith
The first breakthrough coronavirus antibody drug might finally be here
One of the first brand new drugs made for COVID-19 therapy might be based on Sorrento’s STI-1499 antibody. The antibody was 100% successful at stopping …
Why Pixel fans should praise the iPhone
Google is widely expected to launch an affordable Pixel 4a phone in the coming weeks, possibly as soon as early June. The Pixel 4a release …
Google is finally fixing the worst thing about Chrome
Google Chrome will implement new rules meant to prevent ads from consuming resources excessively. The browser will soon block ads from hogging CPU and network …
Plasma treatment reduces death risk in coronavirus patients, new study says
A new coronavirus study from Italy shows that plasma therapy can significantly reduce COVID-19 mortality in moderate to severe cases. The research shows plasma transfusion …
The OnePlus 8 Pro has a crazy secret camera feature
OnePlus 8 Pro users have discovered a neat camera feature that allows the phone to see through objects. It’s not X-ray vision; it’s actually a …
The world’s coronavirus problem is much bigger than we thought
A new study from Spain attempted to determine the real scope of the novel coronavirus infection in the country. Researchers tested people for coronavirus antibodies, …
WHO says coronavirus ‘may never go away’
The World Health Organization (WHO) said the novel coronavirus “may never go away,” echoing remarks from other experts on the matter. A few days ago Dr. …
Scary study shows you can spread coronavirus just by talking
A new study shows that a person talking loudly can emit tiny droplets that carry the novel coronavirus, which can then float for several minutes …
PS5 DualSense controller price was just leaked
A person who has been providing regular PlayStation 5 rumors claims to know the actual price of the PS5’s new DualSense controller. One free wireless …
Insider says the Galaxy Note 20 model you want will never exist
The Galaxy Note 20 series will not have an Ultra model, as it’s the case for the Galaxy S20 phones. An insider revealed specs details …
‘Black Widow’ and other Marvel movies won’t launch on Disney+
Disney confirmed that its big blockbuster films will not launch on its streaming service, as the studio prefers theatrical releases. The list includes Marvel’s upcoming …
Doctors just discovered another promising coronavirus therapy
Doctors from Cedars-Sinai treating severe COVID-19 cases used a therapy that’s usually reserved for muscular dystrophy patients. The team gave patients cells grown from human …
The most bizarre coronavirus symptom may be the key to early diagnosis
A new study looking to explain one of the strangest symptoms of novel coronavirus infections indicates that it might be more important than anyone thought. …
WHO says no current coronavirus treatments can kill or stop the virus
The World Health Organization (WHO) says there are some treatments can limit the severity of novel coronavirus cases, and that it’s focusing on four or …
Samsung will soon launch a Galaxy Fold that you can actually afford
Samsung is rumored to launch a Galaxy Fold Special Edition version in July that will cost around $1,099. The phone will have the same design …
Sony says PS5 release won’t be delayed
Sony said in a new earnings and guidance report that the release of the PlayStation 5 is still on track for the holiday season. The …
We might be waiting a very long time for ‘Deadpool 3’
New Deadpool 3 chatter indicates that Marvel may not have plans to make the movie anytime soon. The other interpretation of Rob Liefeld’s comments can …
Why I don’t want my favorite Android feature to come to iPhone
One huge advantage that Android has over iPhone is fast battery charging technology, with some companies working on charging speeds of around 100W. However, fast …
AI might soon be able to diagnose coronavirus based on symptoms
Researchers from the UK and US developed artificial intelligence that can diagnose COVID-19 by associating a set of parameters and self-reported symptoms with the help …
Breakthrough coronavirus drug could give people temporary immunity
More pharmaceutical companies are developing a new type of therapy for the novel coronavirus that uses an old treatment technique for infectious diseases. Scientists are …
Why the first coronavirus vaccine won’t be good enough
Dr. Fauci and other health experts authored a paper that explains what the world has to do to ensure that a viable COVID-19 vaccine reaches …
Google Maps just overhauled one of its most useful features
A Google Maps update brings over a brand new user interface for the real-time location sharing feature of the app. The UI is cleaner and …
Redesigned 14-inch MacBook Pro to launch next year
Apple is rumored to launch a 14-inch MacBook Pro laptop next year, which could replace the 13.3-inch model. The 13.3-inch MacBook Pro just got a …
The plot of Marvel’s ‘WandaVision’ might have leaked online
A detailed plot leak for the first three WandaVision episodes landed online. The purported plot reveals in great detail the storyline of the first half …
Your PS5 might let you know when you suck at a game
A new Sony patent reveals innovations for a PlayStation virtual assistant that could help with gameplay in real-time. The documentation details technology that will allow …
Stanford has a coronavirus therapy that might prevent severe cases
Researchers at Stanford have a new coronavirus treatment idea: Giving patients who have been just diagnosed COVID-19 positive an interferon drug version within three days …
A simple vitamin might help save coronavirus patients’ lives
A brand new coronavirus study says that there may be a correlation between vitamin D levels and the severity of COVID-19 cases. Vitamin D deficiency …
New leak reveals all iPhone 12 specs, with storage starting at 128GB
A new iPhone 12 rumor reveals details that were missing from previous leaks and rumors. A well-known leaker who revealed everything about the 2020 iPhone …
Snapdragon 768G will bring killer performance to affordable 5G Androids
Qualcomm unveiled a brand new mobile processor for mid-range affordable Android smartphones. The Snapdragon 768G supports worldwide 5G, 120Hz displays, and features a faster CPU …
