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.
Researchers have examined the detailed medical records of 85 patients who died in Wuhan of COVID-19, looking for commonalities. They searched for comorbidities, symptoms, and test results that could indicate a poor coronavirus prognosis. The findings could be used to adapt protocols and therapies for COVID-19 patients that may be most at risk of developing …
Microsoft isn’t ready to announce the Xbox Series X price, but the company will sell the new console through its Xbox All Access subscription plan. Paying for the console in monthly installments could be a significant selling point for the new Xbox when compared to the PS5 that’s also supposed to launch this holiday season. …
A new iPhone 12 leak shows the phone’s purported design, including changes to the notch, the rear camera, and the home screen. The iPhone 12 Pro is expected to feature a LiDAR sensor on the back in addition to three regular cameras. The iPhone home screen will see the most significant design change in years, …
Disney just announced the new schedule for its MCU Phase 4 films, with Black Widow set to premiere on November 6th instead of The Eternals. Phase 4 also features eight series that will premiere on Disney+ and tie directly into the six films. Disney hasn’t announced any updated plans for the Marvel TV series, but …
A series of iPhone 12 leaks suggests Apple will have four new iPhone 12 models in stores this year. All four handsets are expected to feature smaller notches, 5G support, and A14-series chips. The iPhone 12 Pro models will have bigger screens than before and upgraded rear-facing camera systems, which will include a LiDAR system …
Researchers discovered an anti-parasitic drug can kill the novel coronavirus in 48 hours in lab tests. Ivermectin hasn’t been tested on COVID-19 patients, and human trials are mandatory to determine whether the drug is efficient and safe at fighting SARS-CoV-2 after infection. The drug joins the growing list of other medicines that are currently in …
A new coronavirus study looking at the virus’s ability to survive on different surfaces reveals that traces of SARS-CoV-2 were found on face masks for up to seven days after contamination. The COVID-19 virus can survive anywhere from a few hours to a few days on different surfaces in regular temperature and humidity conditions. Studies …
Google Maps now highlights nearby restaurants that deliver food or offer takeout on the map. The feature should make it even easier to find local places that are still open for business during the novel coronavirus pandemic. Google Maps also lets users order food directly from inside the app as long as restaurants support the …
A new coronavirus vaccine candidate might deliver its payload via a fingertip-sized patch made of sugar microneedles infused with a critical SARS-CoV-2 component. Researchers are targeting the virus’s spike protein that allows it to latch onto human cells during infection. The vaccine showed promise in mice, which developed a robust immune reaction to the COVID-19 …
The Xbox Series X launch hasn’t been delayed because of the coronavirus, but things are still in flux, Microsoft’s Phil Spencer said. The safety and security of Microsoft teams and the quality of the product come first, so the COVID-19 pandemic could still alter the original launch plans for the console. The exec said they’re …
