Netflix just fixed a problem you didn’t realize you had
Netflix quietly rolled out a small user interface change for its mobile app that will make accidental screen taps a thing of the past. Called …
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
‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ might kill a major Marvel character
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 director James Gunn took to Instagram to answer fans’ questions, and that’s where he revealed that someone will die …
Coronavirus could have an effect on beer and soda production
The novel coronavirus pandemic has all sorts of unforeseen consequences, and the latest one concerns the food industry. Beer and soda makers might not be …
We might finally know when Sony’s new PS5 design will be unveiled
An analyst believes that several major gaming announcements will come around E3 2020, even though the trade event has been canceled over coronavirus concerns. Sony …
Strange new coronavirus symptoms have been uncovered
The most frequent coronavirus symptoms are also encountered in the common cold or flu, which can make it difficult to correctly diagnos if COVID-19 testing …
Coronavirus vaccine researcher says people can get COVID-19 twice
The novel coronavirus infection will generate immunity, but it might not last anywhere near as long as vaccine-induced COVID-19 resistance, a researcher said. COVID-19 survivors …
The novel coronavirus wasn’t designed in a lab, so stop sharing conspiracy videos
Some coronavirus conspiracy theories push the idea that China may have developed the COVID-19 virus in a lab, using existing studies about SARS and other …
One of the iPhone 12’s biggest design changes just leaked
A leaker who revealed several Apple secrets so far, including the actual iPhone SE release date, shared on Twitter images showing the iPhone 12 design. …
iPad Air with under-screen Touch ID and 12-inch ARM MacBook in the works, leaker says
A leaker says Apple will launch a bunch of new products, unlike anything it ever made. iPad Air with an under-screen Touch ID sensor and …
Coronavirus survivors are testing positive again and showing symptoms
An increasing number of COVID-19 survivors have tested positive again for the novel coronavirus in South Korea. The caseload of coronavirus relapses more than doubled …
Doctors are raising money to train dogs to detect coronavirus
Doctors from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine are raising funds to train dogs to detect coronavirus patients by smell. Dogs can already …
WHO says there’s a big problem with coronavirus antibodies and immunity
The World Health Organization (WHO) said that coronavirus immunity testing could prove that someone survived COVID-19, but there’s no proof that a person is immune …
Huge iPhone 12 leak shows how Apple beats Android yet again
The iPhone 12 Pro Max design has leaked, revealing several new design features of Apple’s 2020 iPhone series. The schematics prompted a Samsung leaker to …
‘Captain Marvel 2’ might set up the next massive Avengers movie
A new MCU rumor says that Captain Marvel 2 might set up Avengers 5, or New Avengers. Captain Marvel 2 would do precisely what Civil …
New discovery might help critical coronavirus patients
Researchers have engineered proteins that could travel the bloodstream and bind to excess cytokines in the so-called “cytokine storm” immune response that can take place …
This coronavirus drug shows promise treating severe COVID-19 cases
A promising coronavirus drug that’s been in testing around the world for months is showing promise at treating COVID-19 severe cases. Remdesivir is the medicine …
Terrifying video shows how far coronavirus can travel in a sneeze
A new video reveals how far a sneeze can spray coronavirus droplets if there are no barriers to obstruct their path. Virus-carrying droplets of various …
China just remembered that 1,300 more people died of coronavirus
China added nearly 1,300 deaths to its total coronavirus casualties, an increase of 50% for Wuhan, the city where the COVID-19 outbreak began. The change …
Forget Zoom, Google Meet and WhatsApp are getting better video calling features
Video conferencing apps Google Meet and WhatsApp will get a few notable upgrades in the coming weeks. Google Meet will get a Zoom-like layout, as …
Crucial coronavirus antibody drug could be ready sooner than expected
South Korea plans to conduct clinical trials for a COVID-19 drug based on antibodies later this year, aiming to have the medicine ready next year. …
Pregnant women might pass coronavirus to unborn babies
A newborn in Peru tested positive for the novel coronavirus, prompting doctors to conclude COVID-19 was transmitted from his mother. Other studies have shown that …
PS5 price could be higher than expected, and there’s more bad news
The PS5 price might be higher than what gamers have been expecting, and Sony will reportedly not have enough PlayStation 5 inventory on hand at …
Crazy new glasses might be able to spot people with coronavirus
Chinese startup Rokid developed thermal glasses that can be used in screening campaigns for the novel coronavirus. The glasses could be used in public places …
New Nintendo Switch might have two displays
Nintendo might be working on a dual-screen Switch 2 console, according to code found in the latest firmware update. Firmware 10.0.0 contains profiles for a …
New iPhone SE might be Google’s worst nightmare
The 2020 iPhone SE comes with the same powerful chip as the iPhone 11, making the handset faster than most competitors, Pixel 4 included. The …
Mark Ruffalo has a great idea for a new Hulk adventure
Avengers actor Mark Ruffalo confirmed there have been talks with Marvel to appear in the upcoming She-Hulk TV series, but nothing is in the works. …
Disturbing study says coronavirus might survive exposure to high temperatures
New coronavirus research shows that the SARS-CoV-2 virus can survive after exposure to high temperatures. The findings could be used to set up new protocols …
This common symptom everyone’s worried about usually isn’t caused by coronavirus
A new COVID-19 study that revealed the loss of smell and taste during is a likely symptom of the novel coronavirus infection also found evidence …
Waze has new features to help you navigate the coronavirus crisis
Waze announced new features for its popular navigation app that could help users and authorities during the novel coronavirus pandemic. Google’s subsidiary plans to highlight …
Doctors made a new discovery about the weirdest coronavirus symptom
A new study says that loss of smell and taste are symptoms that are more likely to be associated with milder cases of a novel …
