Galaxy S21 price leaked, and it’s better than expected
The Galaxy S21 price structure for Europe leaks a few weeks ahead of the upcoming Unpacked press conference. According to the leak, the Galaxy S21 …
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 brings his entertainment expertise to Marvel’s Cinematic Universe and other blockbuster franchises.
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EFF blasts Facebook’s ‘laughable’ campaign against Apple
The Electronic Frontier Foundation explains that Facebook’s “laughable campaign against Apple” is against users and small businesses. The social network targeted Apple via print ads …
This is why the end of the coronavirus pandemic might finally be in sight
A team of researchers from Finland found that 91% of the people tested for coronavirus antibodies still had neutralizing antibodies six months after surviving COVID-19. …
Leak reveals how ‘Black Panther 2’ will address Chadwick Boseman’s death
A new report from an insider familiar with Marvel’s plans explains how Chadwick Boseman’s departure will be addressed on screen. The actor died before starting …
Why I’m not interested in ‘Mandalorian 2’ or any new ‘Star Wars’ shows
Disney’s second season of The Mandalorian has just finished, with the finale premiering on the Disney+ streaming service this past Friday to great reviews. Season …
Your Uber ride to get a coronavirus vaccine might be free
As coronavirus vaccinations have started in the US, Uber announced it would offer free or discounted Uber rides to people seeking vaccination. Some 10 million …
Another coronavirus mutation was discovered – and this one might be more dangerous
A new coronavirus mutation was discovered in South Africa, where a version called 501.V2 seems to be fueling the second wave of COVID-19 in the …
More babies are being born with coronavirus immunity
A new coronavirus study from Singapore indicates that babies whose mothers are infected during pregnancy are likely to be born with COVID-19 antibodies. The neutralizing …
FDA is about to authorize Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine – here’s how it differs from Pfizer’s
An independent review panel voted overwhelmingly in favor of emergency authorization for Moderna’s coronavirus vaccine candidate. The group advised the FDA to issue an EUA …
Galaxy S21 hands-on video gives us the first camera comparison with iPhone 12 Pro Max
The first Galaxy S21+ hands-on video gives us the first look at the unreleased flagship handset, including a first camera comparison with the iPhone 12 …
WHO’s official coronavirus investigation will begin in January
The highly anticipated WHO investigation of the coronavirus’s origin will begin as soon as January 2021. An international team of 12-15 experts is expected to …
US coronavirus vaccine chief offers the best news yet about immunity
Although coronavirus vaccinations are underway in the UK and US, researchers and health experts still can’t say how long COVID-19 immunity will last. Moncef Slaoui, …
These are the people most likely to give you COVID-19
A team of researchers analyzed 54 COVID-19 studies with more than 77,000 patients and found that the most likely people to pass the novel coronavirus …
New research says coronavirus isolation should be shorter than CDC’s guidance
People who test positive for the novel coronavirus have to self-isolate for 10 days so they don’t infect other people during their recovery. New research …
More US mink farms report cases of coronavirus infection
The novel coronavirus has been spreading at a mink farm in Oregon. The farm was quarantined soon after the onset of symptoms, and workers were …
CDC says coronavirus came to the US much earlier than we thought
The CDC published a new coronavirus study that shows the virus was present in the US in early December 2019, much earlier than initially thought. …
Dr. Fauci revealed how long you’ll have to wait for a coronavirus vaccine
The first coronavirus vaccines are expected to receive emergency approval this month, including the Pfizer/BioNtech and Moderna drugs. Not every individual who wants a COVID-19 …
Apple might need Samsung for a big iPhone camera upgrade
New reports say Apple is working on a big iPhone camera upgrade that might depend on key technology from Samsung, its biggest rival and business …
There might be a way to score a PS5 on Cyber Monday, but you’re not going to like it
The PS5 remained sold out over the Black Friday and Cyber Monday weekend, as the Sony console is one of the most coveted products of …
The next big MacBook upgrade might be coming sooner than we thought
Apple will reportedly launch a big MacBook upgrade next year, with manufacturing set to start in the second quarter. A report from Asia says that …
There’s still hope that the mysterious origin of the coronavirus will be uncovered
The World Health Organization’s delayed investigation of the novel coronavirus’s origin in China has caused controversy, but scientists still expect the investigation to yield results. …
Doctors think this coronavirus drug works, but no one can explain what it does
Doctors from the UK and the Netherlands think they found another coronavirus therapy that can treat severe COVID-19. A tocilizumab study was halted early after …
Dr. Fauci has an important message about the safety of coronavirus vaccines
The first coronavirus vaccine candidates have exceeded even the most optimistic hopes for efficacy and safety, and immunization campaigns could start as soon as next …
This might be the first Samsung phone with a camera under the display
Samsung has reportedly decided to introduce a phone with an under-display camera next year. Korean media says the Galaxy Z Fold 3 will be the …
Google’s iMessage rival is finally getting end-to-end encryption
Google announced that the Messages app is available worldwide, bringing RCS texting in markets that did not support it before. Messages is Google’s latest answer …
Wonder Woman 1984 will hit theaters and HBO Max on Christmas Day
Warner Bros. announced that Wonder Woman 1984 would launch simultaneously in theaters and on HBO Max on Christmas Day in the US. The Wonder Woman …
The FDA just approved the first rapid at-home coronavirus test
The FDA just approved the first at-home coronavirus test that delivers immediate results. The Lucira Health test kit will cost less than $50 and should …
We might know exactly how many Americans are contagious with coronavirus
Coronavirus transmission is out of control in the US, with models estimating that the number of infections far exceeds the daily figures. An estimate from …
This news about coronavirus immunity is incredible
A massive coronavirus immunity study indicates that protection against reinfection might last for a lot longer than initially estimated. Researchers analyzed various immune response components …
Pfizer released its final coronavirus vaccine data – and it’s even better than Moderna’s
The Pfizer and BioNTech coronavirus vaccine candidate is 95% effective, according to the final results of its Phase 3 trial. The efficacy estimate is even …
