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 …
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
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 …
Apple launches new MacBook Air with $100 price cut and a new keyboard that might not break
Apple has quietly updated the MacBook Air, announcing a few important upgrades for one of the most popular laptop lines in the world. The 2020 …
Facebook fixed the bug that blocked genuine coronavirus pandemic articles
Facebook’s anti-misinformation measures for coronavirus news already backfired, with a bug in the system blocking genuine information from getting through. Facebook acknowledged the issue, said …
PlayStation 5 is the ‘most exciting hardware in 20 years’
Sony on Wednesday will finally unveil the PlayStation 5 during an online-only media event. Microsoft’s recent Xbox Series X announcements practically forced the Japanese giant …
Euro 2020 has been moved to 2021 over coronavirus fears
UEFA just announced that the Euro 2020 competition has been postponed to next summer over coronavirus concerns — Euro 2021 will take place during June …
Galaxy Note 20 will have even faster storage than the Galaxy S20
Samsung has started manufacturing the industry’s first 512GB UFS 3.1 chip, a storage solution that targets high-end smartphones like the upcoming Galaxy Note 20. The …
One of Google’s best inventions ever just went live on Android
Google Translate is getting an excellent new feature on Android devices. Called Transcribe, the feature lets you translate and transcribe someone’s words in real-time, as …
‘Black Widow’ premiere delayed over mounting coronavirus fears
Disney just announced that Black Widow, Marvel’s film that kicks of MCU Phase 4, has been postponed over coronavirus fears. Black Widow joins other Disney …
Researchers discovered how the body kills the coronavirus
Research from Australia determined that the immune system’s response to the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus that causes the COVID-19 disease is similar to a reaction to the …
This is the Xbox Series X’s most exciting innovation
Xbox Series X’s specs include fast SSD storage thanks to a 1TB custom NVME solid-state drive that offers better performance than most laptop SSDs. Given …
PS5 news is finally here: Sony will reveal the PlayStation 5 tomorrow
Sony revealed on Twitter the date for the PlayStation 5 announcement that fans have been waiting for. PS5 lead system architect Mark Cerny will reveal …
Universal will release movies at home and in theaters at the same time
Universal announced that brand new movies starting with Trolls World Tour will launch in cinemas and on streaming services on the same day. ”Day-and-Date” release …
Google’s coronavirus website delayed until later this week
Google’s coronavirus website is still offline, as the company has delayed the launch to later this week. The website will display updated information about the …
This is the new Xbox Wireless Controller for the Xbox Series X
Microsoft made another surprise Xbox Series X announcement, revealing the full specs of the new console as well as more details about the new Xbox …
This brilliant iPhone trick might help you fight the coronavirus infection
The COVID-19 infection lacks unique symptoms. Fever, coughing, and shortness of breath might apply to the flu and other medical conditions as well. But body …
New Pixel 5 leak suggests Google is about to make a huge mistake
The Pixel 5 is supposed to be Google’s alternative to the iPhone 12 this year, but a disturbing rumor says the new device might not …
New AirPods leaked, but coronavirus might delay Apple’s release
Apple’s AirPods might soon be refreshed, a new report out of Taiwan says, although the coronavirus pandemic might impact the product’s launch. It’s unclear what …
Xbox Series X official specs may confirm a key PS5 feature
In another surprise announcement, Microsoft released the full specs sheet for the Xbox Series X on Monday, including RAM and storage details. Considering the PS5 …
Leak says iPhone 12 performance will crush every new Android phone
The iPhone 12 is expected to feature a brand new Apple A14 processor that should be faster and more efficient than the A13 Bionic in …
One of the best Google Maps features just got even better
One of Google Maps’ best features has received a new update that will let users access it faster than ever. Announced a few weeks ago, …
Google’s coronavirus screening website is live, but it’s not the resource you want
Google sister site Verily opened a limited COVID-19 screening site that lets people in two Bay Area counties register for testing. Verily’s screening and testing …
Google says it’s building Trump’s coronavirus website it didn’t know it was building
Google this weekend announced that it’s working with the US government on a nationwide COVID-19 coronavirus information website. The company was caught off-guard by Trump’s …
