Leaker says Xbox Series S will be so cheap, PS5 can’t possibly match it
The price of the Xbox Series X will be lower than PS5, an insider said while revealing that Microsoft will soon introduce a Series S …
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
Another promising coronavirus vaccine just reached the final stage of clinical trials
Another potential coronavirus treatment is moving to the final stage of clinical trials, another vaccine candidate from China that can elicit the immune response desired …
PS5 will be the most ‘customizable’ PlayStation ever
The PS5 console design was unveiled during Sony’s latest PlayStation event, which was focused on the next-gen games for PS4 and PS5. Sony did not …
Next-gen iMac rumored to get 3D face recognition similar to iPhone and iPad
Apple’s 2020 iMac models could include a brand new feature, support for the 3D face recognition functionality found on the iPhone and iPad. A rumor …
China’s Beijing coronavirus outbreak is ‘extremely severe’
The new coronavirus outbreak in Beijing is “extremely severe,” according to local authorities, as more than 100 cases have been confirmed in five days. Beijing …
‘The Falcon and the Winter Soldier’ might hit Disney+ in 2020 after all
The first Marvel TV shows featuring the same Avengers we see in theaters was supposed to launch this August. The Falcon and the Winter Soldier …
The world’s first 5G laptop hits stores this week
The world’s first 5G laptop will launch this week in the US, thanks to a partnership between Verizon and Lenovo. The ultra-thin Flex 5G will …
Researchers think they’ve found the first life-saving coronavirus drug
A new coronavirus treatment has been found to save lives in severe COVID-19 cases that occur in patients who require oxygen or mechanical ventilation. The …
FDA pulls emergency authorization for Trump’s favorite coronavirus drug
Hydroxychloroquine use in coronavirus treatment is no longer authorized, the FDA announced. The agency said the anti-malarial drug can only be used in clinical trials, …
Android 11 beta will feature Google’s version of a popular iPhone feature
Android 11 beta includes a feature that many people have been asking for, a file-sharing option that allows users to share content with people nearby. …
Newest Google Maps feature has nothing to do with navigation and directions
The newest Google Maps feature has nothing to do with navigation and directions in the real world. Google announced that developers looking to create AR …
WhatsApp launches new digital payments feature in Brazil
WhatsApp payments are now available to users in Brazil, allowing them to send money to friends and family from inside WhatsApp chats, or pay for …
Breakthrough coronavirus drug might be approved before vaccines are ready
A new type of coronavirus treatment might be ready even before the first vaccine candidates are approved. Monoclonal antibody therapies can be used to treat …
PS5 price and release date show up in a new Amazon listing
Sony did not announce the price of the PS5 during its PlayStation event on Thursday. A listing on Amazon France included both the price for …
90% of volunteers developed antibodies after receiving promising coronavirus vaccine
Sinovac released a new coronavirus vaccine update to announce that more than 90% of Phase 1/2 volunteers have generated neutralizing antibodies that can hopefully prevent …
China implements ‘wartime’ measures to contain new Beijing coronavirus outbreak
China reported an increasing number of coronavirus cases in Beijing after community transmission was confirmed a few days ago. A patient with fever came to …
Both Pixel 4a and Pixel 5 releases reportedly delayed
The Pixel 4a release date was delayed to mid-October, a reliable leaker said on Twitter. The affordable Pixel phone will be unveiled in mid-July, the …
The special Galaxy S20 BTS edition launches worldwide
The Galaxy S20 BTS edition is finally official, with Samsung announcing the partnership with the Korean pop band sensation. The purple Galaxy S20+ and Galaxy …
New coronavirus mutation might make it even more infectious
The novel coronavirus infection rate has been going up recently, with the global COVID-19 curve climbing to new heights. The World Health Organization said a …
Could Marvel’s first major Avenger movie of 2020 be delayed again?
The new Marvel movies that were supposed to launch this year were already delayed because of the novel coronavirus pandemic, with Black Widow now expected …
Indian healer who kissed hands to cure coronavirus dies of COVID-19
The coronavirus tips you need for reducing the risk of COVID-19 transmission as states reopen are unchanged. Good hygiene, social distancing, and face masks can …
As restaurants reopen across the US, scary video shows how quickly coronavirus spreads
Coronavirus restaurant spread should be a huge concern as US states begin to reopen. Studies have shown that spending time indoors with others is a …
Double lung transplant was the only way to save a young coronavirus survivor
Even if the coronavirus treatment is ultimately effective at neutralizing the pathogen, the lungs of severe COVID-19 survivors could be severely damaged. A young woman …
China has no idea where one of its latest coronavirus infections came from
The risk of a second wave of coronavirus infections is very real for countries and states that have started reopening. China is one of the …
Behold: The dumbest coronavirus conspiracy theory you’ll ever see
Coronavirus conspiracy theories are an awful side effect of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the dumbest one focuses on an iconic Marvel movie. The theory suggests …
Breakthrough coronavirus drug may treat and even prevent infections
A coronavirus drug breakthrough has been able to both treat and prevent COVID-19 infections in early tests, and it could be a huge development before …
This amazing hack removes all ads from YouTube videos
You can remove YouTube ads with a simple hack, both on desktop and on mobile phones. A Redditor revealed that adding a single character to …
Sony confirmed the cheaper PS5 everyone’s been begging for
Sony did not reveal the PS5 price during its games event on Thursday, but the company did surprise fans with an exciting announcement. The PlayStation …
The Avengers are about to get another awesome addition to their team
Future Marvel movies will reportedly introduce another notable Avenger, a god that could possibly replace Thor in future Avengers lineups. Hercules will appear in an …
Terrifying test shows just how quickly viral DNA can spread
The CDC says coronavirus transmission on surfaces isn’t likely, as COVID-19 spreads mainly via droplets. New research showed that surrogate viral DNA placed on a …
