Coronavirus can apparently live for days in your eye
New findings from one of the earliest coronavirus patients in Italy suggest that traces of the virus can live in the eye for some 20 …
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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Wendy’s is giving away free food around the country on Friday
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Everyone’s Wi-Fi is about to dramatically improve
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Google Search can now help streaming TV fans decide what to watch next
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People were dying of coronavirus in the US before anyone realized it
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Netflix thinks an epic foreign drama is about to eclipse ‘Tiger King’ in viewership
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This is what working from home under quarantine looks like for Banksy
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Here’s what happens when a coronavirus contact tracer calls you
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Wireless carriers are breaking the promise not to cancel people’s service
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Pixar artists are teaching people how to draw movie characters during their quarantines
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Carole Baskin filmed a bunch of videos to convince you ‘Tiger King’ is a lie
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Some of you will get HBO Max for free when it launches in May
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Jeff Bezos thinks the US economy is still not ready to start reopening
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First Apple Store outside China to reopen this weekend after coronavirus closures
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