A common heartburn medicine might work against coronavirus
Doctors in New York are looking at a drug that usually treats heartburn for COVID-19 therapy. The novel coronavirus might respond to famotidine, an affordable …
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
Apple and Google’s coronavirus contact tracing app scores big win in Europe
Apple and Google have made several improvements to their coronavirus contact tracing app that will be available on iPhone and Android in various countries. The …
New idea to speed up coronavirus vaccine research is bold but dangerous
Coronavirus vaccine research is advancing at a fast pace, but that might not be enough for some lawmakers and scientists. There’s increasing support for a …
Everything we know about Italy’s horrific coronavirus outbreak might’ve just changed
New research from Italy says the first local coronavirus cases may have appeared as early as a month before people were diagnosed COVID-19 positive. Italy’s …
Relive the chilling audience reactions on Avengers: Endgame’s one-year anniversary
Avengers: Endgame was first released a year ago tomorrow, on April 26th, 2019, generating a ton of positive reviews and shattering records at the box …
Lysol maker warns against drinking disinfectants to cure coronavirus
The maker of Lysol issued an official statement that the chemical products that can kill the novel coronavirus on surfaces aren’t supposed to be ingested. …
Messenger Rooms are Facebook’s answer to Zoom
Messenger Room is Facebook’s response to the popular video chat app Zoom, which saw its usage spike during the coronavirus health crisis. Zoom has been …
Two promising coronavirus drugs just failed in clinical trials
Two studies focusing on the most promising coronavirus drugs just delivered bad news about the COVID-19 treatments. An observational hydroxychloroquine study from New York revealed …
Scary coronavirus study says we won’t be eating in restaurants anytime soon
The novel coronavirus can spread with ease in a confined space like a restaurant, new research shows. By tracing the contacts of several COVID-19 patients …
A promising coronavirus vaccine already works on monkeys
A promising coronavirus vaccine candidate from China was able to protect monkeys from developing COVID-19 symptoms after being exposed to the virus. High doses of …
The most unusual coronavirus symptom is also the most dangerous
The newest observed coronavirus symptom is also the most dangerous one and can appear in patients who don’t even experience other symptoms. Doctors have noticed …
Apple’s iPhone 12 pricing might’ve just been revealed by an insider
Apple is widely expected to launch four iPhone 12 models this year, all featuring all-screen designs, OLED panels, and 5G connectivity. The cheapest iPhone 12 …
Apple admits there’s a new iPhone security flaw, but says it wasn’t exploited
Apple says a newly found set of vulnerabilities that affect the Mail app on iPhone and iPad were not used by attackers. The company who …
Coronavirus survivors keep retesting positive, and we don’t know why
Coronavirus survivors keep testing positive after recovery, puzzling physicians. Some patients have retested positive 70 days after the original infections, and doctors are struggling to …
Mind-boggling study says smoking might prevent coronavirus infections
Doctors in France think that smoking can be both good and bad for people who are at risk of contracting the novel coronavirus infection. Smoking …
Doctors have found a horrible new coronavirus complication
High blood sugar levels may lead to coronavirus complications, as sugar mediates the link between the novel virus and cell receptors. A new study says …
Netflix assures customers it won’t run out of new content anytime soon
Netflix assured subscribers that it won’t run out of new content this year and that it doesn’t plan to delay the release of any shows. …
Galaxy S20 Ultra camera ranks ‘meh’ in test that doesn’t mean anything
Smartphone camera review DxOMark says Galaxy S20 Ultra isn’t on par with other devices launched this year, including the Huawei P40 Pro and the Oppo …
Fever from coronavirus infection can last for well over a week
Fever following a viral infection can last for several days, and novel coronavirus infections are no exception. A small study from China says the fever …
Some coronavirus patients may experience serious neurological complications
Neurological symptoms have been observed in patients who did not show other signs of the novel coronavirus, a recent study revealed. New research shows that …
Thousands of email addresses and passwords from CDC, WHO, and more leaked online
Nearly 25,000 email addresses and passwords from several organizations that are involved in dealing with the novel coronavirus pandemic have been shared online. Email accounts …
Flu season could make the second coronavirus wave even more devastating, CDC says
The director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in a new interview that a second coronavirus wave this winter might be even …
Game-changing coronavirus treatment might’ve just saved a child’s life
More anecdotal evidence shows that a therapy that was successfully used during the Spanish Flu pandemic more than 100 years ago works on COVID-19 patients …
WHO says it knows the origin of the novel coronavirus
The World Health Organization (WHO) says the novel coronavirus came from animals, and there’s no evidence of lab manipulation. Some conspiracy theories claim COVID-19 was …
Microsoft just quietly revealed the Xbox Series X logo
Microsoft just registered a new Xbox Series X logo that could be used on the next-gen console, Series X games, and other associated products in …
Samsung might’ve just leaked its most stunning smartphone design yet
A teaser image suggests the Galaxy Note 20 might get a significant display upgrade this year. An image that Samsung shared suggests the new handset …
NYC says that you are your safest partner in coronavirus sex guide
New York City produced an incredibly explicit document detailing best-practices for sex during the novel coronavirus pandemic. The guidelines say that you are your “safest …
Brand new gaming phone may spell doom for Google’s Pixel 5
A new gaming phone from Chinese smartphone maker Nubia was unveiled, rocking the same chipset that’s rumored to power the upcoming Pixel 5. The Nubia …
Chinese doctors had their skin turn black from coronavirus treatment
Two 42-year-old Chinese doctors from Wuhan, where the COVID-19 pandemic started, had their skin turn black due to liver issues. A hormonal imbalance that may …
This game-changing coronavirus therapy is already saving lives
There’s no magical drug to treat the novel coronavirus at this time, although several promising medicines are in clinical trials. The only game-changing therapy is …
