Hidden clue in ‘WandaVision’ episode 3 might tease a major MCU spoiler
The third episode of WandaVision might contain a key spoiler for the future of the MCU. Wanda sings a lullaby in Sokovian at one point …
Chris Smith has been covering consumer electronics ever since the iPhone revolutionized the industry in 2007. 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 new movies and TV shows, or training to run his next marathon.
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Scientists think Twitter might help reveal the origins of COVID-19
A team of researchers analyzed Twitter mentions of pneumonia and dry cough, two common coronavirus symptoms, to determine the arrival of COVID-19 in Europe. The …
This coronavirus drug is 30x more potent than remdesivir, and it works against mutated strains
Researchers think a promising coronavirus treatment is 30 times more potent than remdesivir and can work against the highly infectious new mutations. Cancer drug plitidepsin …
It might seem weird, but Dr. Fauci says this can keep you from catching COVID-19
Dr. Fauci explained in an interview that the practice of double masking could be more effective at blocking coronavirus transmission. An increasing number of celebrities …
Twitter wants to fix the toxic internet with Birdwatch
Twitter just announced Birdwatch, a community-based feature meant to address the misinformation spreading on social networks. Users can sign up for Birdwatch, at which point …
Hackers might be selling your Facebook data right now on this rival messaging app
A hacker with access to a database of over 500 million Facebook profiles uses a Telegram bot to reveal a Facebook users’ phone number or …
Insider claims to know why Marvel wants to bring Iron Man back
A Marvel insider claims that Marvel plans to bring Robert Downey Jr. back to the MCU for an important meeting. Iron Man would interact with …
Moderna is developing a booster vaccine for the South African coronavirus strain
Moderna conducted tests that show its vaccine is effective against the South African coronavirus mutation, but it’s less effective than expected. The news follows similar …
CDC is trying to find out if the UK coronavirus mutation is deadlier
The CDC is investigating reports from the UK that the B.1.1.7 mutation is deadlier than other strains. UK prime minister Boris Johnson said on Friday …
Google Maps and Search will help you find coronavirus vaccine sites near you
Google announced on Monday it has planned several initiatives and app updates to help with the ongoing coronavirus vaccine efforts. Both Google Maps and Google …
GameStop stock surges in epic Reddit-driven short squeeze
GameStop stock surged in premarket trading on Monday, topping $100. The stock was quick to surpass $150 as soon as trading started, more than double Friday’s …
Huawei reportedly found a way to escape its US sales ban
A new report says that Huawei has been negotiating for months to sell the P and Mate premium phones to a consortium led by Shanghai …
WhatsApp is losing millions of users to these rival messaging apps
Millions of WhatsApp users are flocking to competing chat services like Signal and Telegram after the company announced changes to the privacy policy. The privacy …
Scientists discovered a surprising new way the coronavirus might spread
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Marvel insider claims to know how Chris Evans will return to the Avengers
According to an insider familiar with Marvel’s MCU plans, actor Chris Evans will reportedly reprise his iconic Avengers role in three Marvel projects. Two of …
MacBook Air’s next big refresh will bring back MagSafe charging
Apple’s iconic MacBook Air is expected to get a major upgrade as soon as the second half of 2021. The new Air will be smaller, …
Scientists might have figured out how to reverse aging in the brain
A Stanford team has figured out how to reverse aging in the brain and restore mental acuity, a breakthrough that could one day lead to …
Dr. Fauci just revealed the side effects from his second coronavirus vaccine dose
During a press conference at the White House, Dr. Anthony Fauci confirmed that he has received his second coronavirus vaccine shot and he explained the …
Will anyone manufacture the most exciting LG phone so far?
The LG Rollable phone that was teased at CES 2021 and then confirmed to launch this year might turn out to be vaporware. LG is …
Honor just launched its first 5G phone since splitting with Huawei – will it be allowed in the US?
Former Huawei subsidiary Honor launched the first affordable flagship phone of 2021, the View 40 5G. This might be the first Honor phone to avoid …
Here’s how long ‘WandaVision’ takes place after ‘Avengers: Endgame’
An interview with one of the stars of WandaVision gives the audience a key detail about the plot of the show as it connects to …
Coronavirus vaccines and mutations: New studies deliver good and bad news
The UK and South African coronavirus mutations are spreading rapidly, fueling record surges in the two nations. The two strains are more infectious than other …
I desperately want this iPad mini 6 design leak to be real
An iPad mini 6 render based on purported leaked CAD designs indicates that Apple might launch a brand new iPad mini design soon. The iPad …
Early Galaxy S21 Ultra battery life test offers promising results
An early battery comparison between the Galaxy S21 Ultra, iPhone 12 Max, S20 Ultra, OnePlus 8 Pro, and Xiaomi Mi 11 shows promising results for …
Samsung’s exciting new OLED screens are coming to laptops this year
Samsung announced it would manufacture large quantities of 14-inch 90Hz OLED displays that will be just as good as 120Hz LCD screens. Several mysterious “global …
Leaker might have just spoiled future ‘WandaVision’ episodes
After two WandaVision episodes, we still have no idea what’s happening in this Marvel mystery or who the villains are. Several leaks have already offered …
Man’s blindness reversed after successful artificial cornea implant
A man in Israel who has been battling blindness for a decade regained his vision after getting an artificial cornea implant. The 78-year-old is part …
COVID-19 antibodies may not protect us from the South African variant
South Africa’s public health agency confirmed that the B.1.351 (501.V2) coronavirus mutation that was detected in mid-December could evade the action of neutralizing antibodies developed …
If you read just one thing about the coronavirus today, this should be it
New research shows that talking can be an even bigger coronavirus transmission risk than coughing. Talking for just 30 seconds is enough for an infected …
New feature might fix the most annoying thing about Netflix
Netflix plans to make it even easier for users to find new content to watch, announcing that a version of its Shuffle Play feature will …
