Scary new COVID-19 strain from the UK has now been found in 3 US states
The first coronavirus update we have for 2021 is another reminder that the pandemic is continuing to worsen in the US. More than 2,600 Americans …
Andy Meek is a reporter based in Memphis who has covered media, entertainment, and culture for over 20 years. His work has appeared in outlets including The Guardian, Forbes, and The Financial Times, and he’s written for BGR since 2015. Andy's coverage includes technology and entertainment, and he has a particular interest in all things streaming.
Over the years, he’s interviewed legendary figures in entertainment and tech that range from Stan Lee to John McAfee, Peter Thiel, and Reed Hastings.
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One of my favorite Apple services is expanding at the perfect time
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Dr. Fauci finally said it – COVID vaccines might be mandatory for some people
White House health advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci thinks there are some specific circumstances in which certain people will be required to get the coronavirus vaccine. …
This Comcast news makes me so glad I ditched cable TV for good
Customers of cable TV and internet service providers are, unfortunately, going to see 2021 greet them with companies like Comcast raising prices. Comcast raising prices …
Apple TV+ had a fantastic 2020, and 2021 is already looking strong
Apple TV+ is only a little over a year old now, but the series enjoyed a productive 2020 — greenlighting and debuting some 42 new …
COVID cases are surging in some obvious places that ought to be closed
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Dr. Fauci said something about America’s coronavirus outbreaks that no one wants to hear
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A new drug in the works might provide coronavirus immunity
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This video of Boston Dynamics robots dancing is so incredible
Boston Dynamics has released a new video of its robots’ impressive capabilities — this time, showing off their dance moves. The new video released by …
Google Assistant has a new skill – it can sing you a cheesy ‘New Year song’
The Google Assistant can now sing a festive “New Year song” to users who ask for a tune to celebrate the arrival of 2021. “Sing …
Dr. Fauci shares new health update after getting a coronavirus vaccine
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Dr. Fauci says stop doing these 5 things to avoid catching COVID-19
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Tom Hanks doesn’t think the pandemic will kill movie theaters
In an interview to promote his latest movie, News of The World, Tom Hanks predicted that the coronavirus pandemic will not spell the end for …
Apple could make Messages so much better with these improvements
Apple’s Messages app is one of the most popular messaging apps today, and one of the many products that keep Apple users tied to the …
Dr. Fauci made a depressing new prediction about COVID-19 herd immunity
In a recent coronavirus update from White House health advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci, he offered what’s since become a controversial adjustment to his prediction about …
If your favorite TV show is on this list, it was one of the worst of 2020
Based on reviews and scores from the review aggregation website Metacritic, these were some of the worst TV shows of 2020 — a year that …
This list of 2020’s best TV shows, according to critics, is garbage
The end of the year is being marked by the release of myriad lists ranking the best TV shows of 2020. Review aggregation site Metacritic …
Dr. Fauci reveals the one side effect he felt from his coronavirus vaccine
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You have to watch this Italian crime drama coming to HBO Max next month
After a long wait, a new season of the critically acclaimed Italian crime drama Gomorrah is coming to the US in January, thanks to HBO …
This strange coronavirus symptom can last for 5 months
There has been a long list of coronavirus symptoms to be aware of since the start of the pandemic, everything from fever and coughing to …
The coronavirus has finally reached the end of Earth
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Dr. Fauci says this is how you can tell whether you have ‘long COVID’
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Every iPhone owner needs to check out the company’s new security guide
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This is what could keep you out of the hospital if you catch COVID-19
The latest coronavirus update from Johns Hopkins University researchers shows that more than 17.9 million coronavirus cases have been reported in the US as of …
Dr. Fauci explains why CVS and Walgreens are the best places to get a COVID vaccine
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My state is one of the worst for COVID-19 cases thanks to total government ineptitude
Coronavirus cases are exploding in Tennessee, which has become one of the worst states for COVID transmission during the pandemic. Over the weekend, Tennessee Gov. …
Somebody asked Dr. Fauci which COVID vaccine he’d get, and here’s what he said
White House health advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci has revealed which coronavirus vaccine he plans to get. With Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine being distributed now, and FDA …
My newest streaming obsession is Hulu’s ‘No Man’s Land,’ set amid the war in Syria
Anyone looking for some quality streaming fare may want to consider adding Hulu’s No Man’s Land to their list of what to watch next. The …
