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.
iOS 14 will feature several big changes according to recent discoveries in leaked code, including a new way to display apps on the home screen. Designers have already come up with renders based on these leaks that show us what a list-based app arrangement might look like on the iPhone. The new iOS 14 home screen …
Spider-Man 3 has the best premise of any Spider-Man film so far: For the first time, the world knows the identity of the superhero. The third installment in Marvel and Sony’s trilogy is set to start shooting in July, with the movie expected to be released next summer if there aren’t any coronavirus-related delays. Tom …
Sony hasn’t revealed anything new about the PlayStation 5 in several months, even though Microsoft unveiled the Xbox Series X design and main specs via two separate surprise announcements. But Sony’s Head of PlayStation’s Worldwide Studios did address a key detail about the upcoming console: PS5 games. Hermen Hulst said that Sony is committed to …
A brand new Nubia gaming phone features Galaxy S20-grade specs for a more affordable price tag. The Red Magic 5G comes with 5G support as well as a few unique features, including a 144Hz and air-cooled interior. The gaming phone is available in China for the moment, with prices ranging from around $540 and going …
The coronavirus outbreak is getting worse in western countries, and Apple is taking steps to ensure the safety of customers and employees. Today at Apple sessions in Canada, Mexico, and the US have been suspended, and they’re not available to other markets either, including China, Italy, and Japan. Apple’s 42 retail stores have opened in …
All iPhone 12 and 2020 iPad Pro models are expected to feature Face ID, the sophisticated 3D face recognition feature that Apple introduced alongside the iPhone X. A new discovery suggests that Apple might be exploring new features for Face ID, which could work best on devices with bigger screens, including iPads and MacBooks. Screen …
Marvel’s Black Widow will launch on May 1st in spite of the COVID-19 pandemic, mainly because Disney can’t really afford to delay any of its movies and TV series. Postponing Black Widow might delay other shows since all the stories are connected. The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, a limited TV series for Disney+, should …
Google Maps has a few handy features that can help users deal with the novel coronavirus pandemic, including a built-in tool that will let you order food from inside the app. As long as restaurants support the feature and as long as they’re still open for business, you can place your food order directly from …
Sony hasn’t scheduled any PlayStation 5 announcement event, nor has it released any new PS5 details this year — comparatively, Microsoft a few days ago unveiled the Xbox Series X’s main specs and features. The PS5 design and full specs sheet aren’t the only things gamers might be waiting for anxiously. The console’s new user …
Bitcoin’s price flash-crashed from nearly $8,000 to about $5,650 in early Thursday trading, taking the entire cryptocurrency market along for the ride. The sudden dip can easily be correlated with the panic on Wall Street, where the Dow futures took a massive 1,100 points dip early on Thursday over coronavirus pandemic concerns. The COVID-19 pandemic …
