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 …
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
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 …
Doctors discover why severe coronavirus cases are more common in men
Men are more likely to die of a novel coronavirus infection than women, as statistical data has shown since the emergence of the new virus. …
Sony’s PS5 design is still secret, but designers keep imagining their own PlayStation 5
The PS5 design, price, and release date are still secret, as Sony is yet to reveal these crucial details about the next-gen console. Reports say …
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 …
‘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 …
