A Yale professor’s brutally honest email about COVID-19 underscores how messed up things are
When it comes to schools reopening around the country, we’re seeing the same story play out in many communities at the moment — schools reopen, …
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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We just learned something new and pretty scary about coronavirus
Coronavirus transmission is apparently greatly helped in humid weather conditions. That’s according to a new study analyzing the ability of the COVID-19 coronavirus to spread …
This Southern state is a case study in how not to respond to coronavirus
Coronavirus cases are spiking in Georgia to such a degree that, by one reckoning, the state is now facing the biggest coronavirus surge in the …
Dr. Fauci explains why temperature checks to fight COVID-19 are pointless
Temperature checks are a pretty inaccurate method to rely on to screen people for the coronavirus. That’s according to White House health advisor Dr. Anthony …
These pictures of a massive pool party in Wuhan will infuriate you
Photos and video taken at a Wuhan water park just a few days ago show a huge party in the Chinese city that’s been called …
The CDC is especially worried about one state’s coronavirus death rate
Coronavirus deaths are predicted to accelerate soon in one western US state, according to the latest weekly estimate released by the CDC. The CDC’s experts …
If you’re feeling hopeless about coronavirus, Dr. Fauci has 3 words for you
White House health advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci has a 3-word message for everyone who’s feeling overwhelmed by each day’s coronavirus update. “Don’t give up” is …
The guy who created ‘Scrubs’ tells us about selling Apple on his newest idea
Apple TV Plus, the iPhone maker’s Netflix-like streaming service, added a new comedy series over the weekend. Ted Lasso, starring Jason Sudeikis, is a show …
The coronavirus has a weakness you can easily exploit, according to Fauci
The latest coronavirus update from White House health advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci includes some good news. In an Instagram Live interview with actor Matthew McConaughey, …
COVID-19 inspired someone to open a drive-in haunted house, and it’s terrifying
The coronavirus impact has been catastrophic for all kinds of businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic, with airlines, the hospitality industry, and live entertainment venues hit …
You might be surprised at this new coronavirus advice from Dr. Fauci
Everyone by now should be familiar with important coronavirus tips like social-distancing and wearing a face mask. White House health advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci has …
Theaters are closed, so these are the movies everyone is bingeing right now instead
Our list of the most-watched movies this week has the Christopher Nolan epic Inception at the top of the list. The movie, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, …
Here’s where experts think the coronavirus will strike next in the US
Experts are predicting a worrisome rise in the number of coronavirus cases in half a dozen Midwest states. The list includes places like Illinois, where …
Google Search is adding a brilliant new feature for TV junkies like me
Google Search is making it easier for TV viewers interested in pro sports games and in live TV content to figure out what to watch …
This study might change what you think you know about the coronavirus
Researchers this week have released a coronavirus update tied to the protests in major cities around the US this summer. Almost 40,000 people were surveyed …
This is the US coronavirus hotspot that’s getting worse right now
Coronavirus test positivity rates are climbing again in Texas, to the point that public health experts are worried about the state becoming a new coronavirus …
Russian scientists have found a major weakness of the coronavirus
The latest coronavirus update out of Russia sounds promising — researchers have apparently found that the COVID-19 virus has a major weakness. Ordinary, room temperature …
Would you buy this SpaceX-themed iPhone 12 Pro?
Caviar, a Russian maker of luxury products like limited-edition custom iPhone designs, is selling an iPhone 12 Pro designed to commemorate SpaceX’s recent historic mission. …
The month of July proved why streamers have already replaced theaters for me
Netflix’s The Old Guard is at the top of the list for July regarding the most-watched movies for the month across the major streaming services. …
Bad news: Scientists think a coronavirus vaccine might not work for one huge group of people
The earliest estimates are that a successful, viable coronavirus vaccine could make it to the finish line and be ready for introduction into the general …
I have happily wasted so much time just hitting refresh on this incredible website
One couple from Singapore, fed up with their coronavirus quarantine a few months ago, decided to get creative and launch a website that satisfies the …
Schools in one Mississippi town just reopened – guess what happened next
The latest coronavirus update from the school district in Corinth, Mississippi, is not surprising. Barely a week after schools reopened, more than 100 students have …
Some airfares are so cheap right now they might as well be free
Carriers like Frontier and Southwest Airlines are starting to roll out fare sales and deals offering cheap flights again, for travelers who are slowly beginning …
It’s so obvious why these 2 states are the newest coronavirus hotspots
The latest coronavirus update out of two Southern states has begun to worry health experts, to the point that it seems like these may be …
There’s a weird new coronavirus symptom you might accidentally ignore
The list of coronavirus symptoms keeps getting longer as the COVID-19 pandemic lingers. Some of them, like the newly discovered symptom of itchiness, can be …
Netflix’s familiar ‘ta-dum’ intro noise almost sounded very different
The Netflix opening sound, akin to a “ta-dum,” is one of the most familiar parts of the experience associated with the streaming service, along with …
160 Walmart stores are turning into drive-in movie theaters, and they’re awesome
Walmart’s drive-in theaters are among of the newest reminders that 2020 is one of the strangest years in recent memory, thanks to the coronavirus pandemic. …
I can’t believe how many people don’t want a coronavirus vaccine
We’re still months away from a coronavirus vaccine, although public health experts like Dr. Anthony Fauci have said one could arrive later this year, at …
Elon Musk thinks ‘China rocks’ because the US has too many entitled, spoiled brats
Elon Musk has never been one to shy away from controversial remarks about everything from the coronavirus pandemic to President Trump. In a new interview, …
If you read one doctor’s interview about the coronavirus pandemic, make it this one
Dr. Larry Brilliant, the epidemiologist who helped the World Health Organization eradicate smallpox, sat down with USA Today for a coronavirus update. He says the …
