Leaked iOS 14 feature will help you keep track of your kid
iOS 14 will be the star of the show at WWDC 2020 this summer, regardless of how Apple chooses to host the event in response …
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
Marvel’s Phase 4 production might be shut down indefinitely
A Marvel insider claimed that three MCU Phase 4 TV shows that were in development for Disney+ will not resume work in the coming weeks …
Amazon Prime Video finally adds a key feature Netflix has had forever
Amazon’s Prime Video streaming service now supports up to six profiles on the same account, one more than Netflix. The feature has been quietly rolling …
FDA approves rapid coronavirus test that gives results in 45 minutes
It goes without saying that coronavirus testing is one of the key weapons for fighting the COVID-19 outbreak, and the FDA just approved a quick …
4 promising coronavirus cures are now part of a massive drug megatrial
The World Health Organization is spearheading a massive COVID-19 drug trial that will include thousands of patients in participating countries. The Solidarity megatrial will focus …
Google’s coronavirus website seems underwhelming, but it’s what many need right now
Google’s information website for the novel coronavirus went live over the weekend, featuring handy information about the COVID-19 pandemic. The site isn’t the resource Trump …
Amazon will stop shipping nonessentials in Italy and France due to coronavirus
Amazon will stop shipping non-essential goods to buyers in Italy and France during the coronavirus outbreak, as it’s prioritizing the delivery of health and household …
At least 20 coronavirus vaccines are already in development, WHO says
At least 20 coronavirus vaccines are already in development, as the WHO continues to work with scientists to deal with the various problems that may …
What if the PS5 is much cheaper than we expect?
The Xbox Series X has an edge over the PS5 when it comes to specs, but Sony’s console could have a formidable weapon. The PlayStation …
Can you get coronavirus twice? Promising research says no
Researchers in China may have proven that COVID-19 reinfection isn’t possible in subjects who have recovered from the illness. The scientists analyzed monkeys infected with …
Coronavirus prompts Amazon, Apple, and more to expand return policies
Amazon, Apple, and other retailers are extending their return policies during the COVID-19 pandemic. Amazon’s new return policies were first spotted in Italy, the country …
YouTube’s dedicated coronavirus news panel goes live in 16 countries
Google placed a dedicated COVID-19 news panel on the YouTube homepage which houses authoritative content about the pandemic. The new panel has gone live in …
Disney’s ‘Onward’ hits digital early – could ‘Black Widow’ be next?
Disney made a surprise announcement on Friday, revealing that the recently released Pixar film Onward will be immediately available for purchase online. The move follows …
Google Maps now shows coronavirus warnings on Android and iPhone
Google Maps has now begun to display a coronavirus alert on Android, iPhone, and the web. The message reminds people to call their doctors before …
New study finally reveals how long coronavirus survives on surfaces and in the air
Researches have looked at how long the novel coronavirus can survive on surfaces and in the air to better understand how to prevent infections. The …
Scary research says coronavirus is even more contagious than we thought
Researchers in the Netherlands discovered that COVID-19 patients who exhibit mild symptoms can be far more contagious than we thought. Even people who don’t have …
What Android looked like before iPhone saved it
Google’s original Sooner Android prototype appeared on eBay, with someone selling a bunch of devices. This Android prototype predates the iPhone and looks just like …
The first Nokia 5G phone is affordable, but it’s no Galaxy S20 rival
HMD Global unveiled its first 5G phone, the Nokia 8.3 5G, which will cost just €599 when it hits stores this summer. The handset, however, …
Nokia handset maker launches global data-roaming service
Nokia handset maker HMD Global quietly announced a global roaming data-only service called HMD Connect. The SIM card comes with 1GB of bonus data, after …
There is no COVID-19 vaccine. Don’t fall for scams.
Scammers are calling or texting people, offering COVID-19 vaccine reservations in return for credit card details and social security numbers. There’s no such thing as …
Marvel insider says ‘Black Widow’ delay won’t ruin MCU Phase 4
Disney delayed several movie premieres because of the coronavirus, including Black Widow, the introduction to Phase 4 of the MCU. Unlike standalone movies, Black Widow …
EU wants Netflix to downgrade its streaming quality, and that’s fantastic news
The European Union has asked Netflix to downgrade the quality of its video streams to SD to reduce the strain on networks. More people in …
Researchers have proven that coronavirus isn’t a man-made bioweapon
A team of international researchers has used the SARS-CoV-2 genome to study the origin of the virus that causes the COVID-19 disease. The researchers found …
Here’s how celebrities get coronavirus tests even though you can’t
Celebrities have been able to get coronavirus tests before others, even without showing any signs of a COVID-19 infection. That’s because private labs and concierge …
PS5’s unusual 825GB SSD is an annoying compromise
The PlayStation 5 will feature an unusual 825GB SSD, which is an annoying compromise between performance, capacity, and price. Sony said during its dull PS5 …
iPad Pro RAM upgrade is a good sign for the iPhone 12
All 2020 iPad Pros feature 6GB of RAM, a welcome upgrade over their predecessors — only the 2018 Pros featuring 1TB of storage featured 6GB …
France cautiously exploring coronavirus treatment based on anti-malaria drug
French pharmaceutical company Sanofi said it’s ready to assist the government with millions of doses of a drug that could help treat 300,000 coronavirus patients. …
Here’s why coronavirus tests sometimes come back positive again after recovery
Some of the recovered coronavirus patients from China, Italy, Japan, and South Korea tested positive after being discharged. Doctors don’t believe this is a sign …
PS5 reveal: Here’s everything Sony didn’t announce
Sony’s big PS5 announcement turned out to be a boring affair for the hundreds of thousands of fans who flocked to YouTube in hope of …
Clues for key iPhone 12 specs might be hidden inside the new iPad Pro
Apple just announced brand new 2020 iPad Pro models, which feature several upgrades over their predecessors like a new LiDAR camera system and a more …
