Google’s parent company is buying Canadian AR glasses maker North
Google may be working on new AR glasses in the near future, as parent company Alphabet will reportedly buy Canadian smart glasses maker North. Announced …
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
Pricing for both PS5 consoles and every single accessory might’ve just leaked
As we approach the PS5 release date ahead of the 2020 holiday season, Sony will likely reveal the console’s price and open preorders soon. The …
CDC just issued a huge and important update to its coronavirus warnings
After recently updating the coronavirus symptoms list, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention made changes to the list of medical conditions that increase one’s …
iOS 14 caught TikTok and other apps spying on your clipboard
The iOS 14 beta release already caught TikTok and other apps spying on the contents of the iPhone clipboard. iOS 14 will show a notification …
The cheapest iPhone 12 might be more affordable than we thought
The iPhone 12 price could be even lower than what we thought, says a new leak. Apple will reportedly launch two 4G iPhone 12 versions …
CDC added 3 new coronavirus symptoms to its list, and we almost missed them
Three more coronavirus symptoms were added to the official list that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) oversees. Congestion or runny nose, nausea …
Apple needs the Mac’s help to ‘kill’ the iPhone
The macOS Big Sur design change isn’t about turning the Mac into a touch-less iPad or unifying the two platforms. The unified interface across iPhone …
WTF, WHO? Study says asymptomatic coronavirus carriers definitely spread the virus
Coronavirus symptoms do not have to be present for a person to be contagious. Asymptomatic carriers can shed the virus, which means they can eject …
Coronavirus spread reaches scary new records in the US
The number of new coronavirus cases increased dramatically in the USA on Wednesday, setting new records in some states. The total number of new COVID-19 …
Sony’s PS5 should totally steal this Xbox Series X trick
The prices and release dates are the biggest mysteries left for the PS5 and Xbox Series X, now that the PlayStation 5 design has been …
I was wrong – the Galaxy Fold 2 might be ugly after all
The Galaxy Fold 2 design has been leaked as we get closer to the foldable phone’s launch. The new handset will look better than the …
Here’s why the coronavirus makes us lose our sense of smell
One of the strangest coronavirus symptoms is the loss of smell and taste. Scientists have explained how the virus infects the olfactory epithelium, revealing that …
Google continues to slowly give users more control over their own data
Google Incognito mode will receive a significant upgrade soon, as it will work across applications on iPhone and Android. Google revealed the new privacy feature …
Marvel insider teases crazy MCU debut for Deadpool
Deadpool 3 is one of the Marvel movies that fans are dying to see — the only problem with it is that it hasn’t yet …
All the new iOS 14 features Apple took from Android
The iOS 14 beta download brings us the first taste of Apple’s next-gen mobile operating system for the iPhone. Apple presented some of the new …
One of the iPhone 12’s last remaining secrets just leaked
The iPhone 12 release date is several months away, and the coronavirus pandemic might further complicate Apple’s launch plans. But a new leak has revealed …
Netflix finally understands you’ll never continue watching some of the movies and shows you started
The Netflix Continue Watching list is getting the feature you’ve always wanted, the ability to edit the list and remove the shows you don’t plan …
A new cancer drug might stop tumors in their tracks
A new type of cancer drug has shown promising results in Phase 1 trials after preventing tumor growth in more than half of patients who …
Scientists are worried that the coronavirus vaccine may not work on older people
Promising coronavirus vaccine progress has been observed for several experimental drugs so far, with some of them approaching the final stage of testing. As researchers …
Gilead has a plan to make remdesivir more effective against coronavirus
Experimental coronavirus drug remdesivir is effective in mild to moderate COVID-19 cases, according to recent research. Remdesivir can’t prevent complications or reduce mortality, but Gilead …
Marvel’s most controversial post-credits scene ever will lead to more cameos
Production of Marvel movies and TV series are paused, just like everything else in the entertainment industry. As economies reopen, one of the actors who …
You won’t believe how many Americans this study says have been infected with coronavirus
Coronavirus updates indicate the virus is infecting more people than ever, just as some countries including the United States have started relaxing lockdown measures. COVID-19 …
Italian doctor claims coronavirus is weakening and might disappear on its own
The number of coronavirus cases continues to skyrocket around the world, but another doctor from Italy has gone on record to say the virus is …
10 of the best iOS 14 features that Apple didn’t have time to talk about
iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 pack several exciting hidden features that Apple never had time to demo on stage. iOS 14 will finally let users …
iOS 14 reminds us yet again how much better iPhones are than Android
iOS 14 beta downloads are already available to developers, with the first public beta confirmed for July. Similarly, iPadOS 14 is available in early release …
Apple’s first iPad with a revolutionary display might launch this year
A fifth-gen iPad Pro will reportedly launch in late 2020, featuring a brand new type of display technology. LG Display and a few Taiwanese suppliers …
Best of iOS 14: The 20 most exciting new features for iPhone and iPad
The iOS 14 beta release is already here now that the WWDC 2020 keynote has ended. iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 come with a variety …
macOS Big Sur launches with a big redesign
Apple unveiled macOS Big Sur during the main WWDC 2020 keynote, revealing a significant design makeover for its computer operating system. Everything inside Ben Sur …
People in one country are already being given coronavirus vaccines
Coronavirus vaccine candidates have been quietly offered to workers in Beijing in response to the new COVID-19 outbreak. The shots are developed by China National …
These leaked features will make Google Maps so much better
Google Maps directions will get even better on iPhone and Android soon, as Google is working on a new feature to improve the overall commuting …
