Senior Writer
Chris Smith has been covering consumer electronics ever since the iPhone revolutionized the industry in 2008. 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 almost every new movie and TV show release as soon as it's available.
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 staples. France and especially Italy are at the epicenter of the COVID-19 outbreak in Europe, with thousands of cases and hundreds of death having been confirmed in the past few …
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 arise along the way. It may be as long as 18 months before a vaccine is finally approved, even though human testing started in record time after the initial outbreak. …
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 5’s price, often rumored to be set at around $500, might end up being more affordable than that. A former Xbox exec says that in light of Sony’s PlayStation hardware …
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 the same strain of coronavirus that’s wreaking havoc around the world and then attempted to reinfect them after recovery. The conclusion is that immunity against the SARS-CoV-2 virus can be …
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 that has been hit the hardest by the outbreak. Other retailers already announced extended return windows for various goods. Visit BGR’s homepage for more stories. Shopping online during the coronavirus …
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 16 countries, and will be placed under the Recommended videos section. The COVID-19 news panel includes the latest videos from various reputable news sources and is meant to reduce the …
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 Universal’s similar initiative to launch a few upcoming movies directly online in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Could Disney do the same thing with bigger films set to launch this …
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 visiting a medical facility and points to the CDC’s official help page for the novel coronavirus. The virus is highly contagious, and the CDC says that people who think they …
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 virus that causes the COVID-19 disease can survive for up to three hours in the air, and up to three days on certain surfaces. The findings further support the idea …
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 any symptoms can infect others from the first sneeze or cough. The research further underscores the need to practice social distancing and increase the amount of testing in all countries …
