Germany’s hilarious coronavirus commercials will convince you to stay inside
The German government has released three new ads encouraging people to stay home and help prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus. The short commercials …
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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China wants us to believe the coronavirus pandemic didn’t start in Wuhan
Citing an increasing number of instances where the novel coronavirus has been detected on frozen food, as well as studies that say the virus has …
Moderna’s coronavirus vaccine has a big advantage over Pfizer, and it’s not just efficacy
Two of the novel coronavirus vaccine frontrunners have reported incredible interim efficacy data, with both Pfizer and Moderna saying their drugs work in more than …
This new drug will save lives until coronavirus vaccines are approved – here’s how it works
The FDA issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) a few days ago to a brand new drug developed to treat coronavirus patients. The medicine is …
Is this the device that replaces the Galaxy Note?
There’s increased chatter that Samsung might be replacing the Galaxy Note series with something else, and a leaker thinks he knows what it might be. …
Google’s Black Friday sale includes a Pixel 5 deal and plenty of smart home discounts
Google unveiled its Black Friday deals, including the expected price cut that every new Pixel phone gets during the sales event. The unlocked Pixel 5 …
A breakthrough coronavirus therapy might help patients recover faster
The researchers who developed an interferon nebulizer for coronavirus patients have published promising results for a Phase 2 trial. The Synairgen SNG001 nebulizer helped hospitalized …
There’s only one animal that we know can give humans COVID-19
The scientific community widely agrees that the novel coronavirus pandemic started with an animal passing the virus to humans. We also now know that plenty …
This coronavirus study just made a discovery that surprised us all
A startling new coronavirus study from Italy reveals that SARS-CoV-2 was actually spreading in the country as early as September 2019, several months earlier than …
Samsung’s answer to the iPhone 12 just leaked
A new Galaxy S21 report seems to confirm the recent design and features leaks, revealing all the specs and features of the upcoming Galaxy S21 …
Walmart Black Friday ad: PS5 and Xbox Series X, plus cheap AirPods Pro
Walmart just released its latest Black Friday 2020 ad that includes the deals that will be available online and in stores next week. The retailer …
New discovery may explain why certain coronavirus patients die
Researchers studying coronavirus patients’ immune responses might finally be able to explain why some people risk developing life-threatening COVID-19 complications. The COVID Human Genetic Effort …
This leaker knows who Marvel’s next Black Panther will be
Some of the biggest questions regarding one of the most anticipated upcoming Marvel movies might have just been answered. A leaker says he has learned …
Corning invented an incredible paint that can kill the coronavirus
Corning, the company that manufactures strong glass products for smartphones and other devices, came up with a paint solution to neutralize pathogens like the novel …
Inventor of the world’s most promising coronavirus vaccine says his drug can end the pandemic
The scientist behind the promising Pfizer coronavirus vaccine with more than 90% efficacy says the drug can end the pandemic. BioNTech CEO Uğur Şahin explained …
Think coronavirus is no worse than the flu? You need to read this
Researchers from the University of Washington have compared patients hospitalized with severe coronavirus infections to severe flu patients. The scientists concluded that COVID-19 patients are …
This is incredible news about the coronavirus that no one expected
The most significant coronavirus mutation so far has been detailed in many studies, most of them saying that the D614G mutation has made the virus more …
Coronavirus denier got a double lung transplant after spending four months on ventilation
A 52-year-old coronavirus patient who thought COVID-19 would be like the flu and who thought he was healthy enough to fight it ended up on …
Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine is 90% effective so far – but there’s one crucial problem
The Pfizer coronavirus vaccine is even more effective than experts had hoped, according to interim data released earlier this week. Figures may change, but Pfizer …
Facebook’s latest trick for Messenger and Instagram just started rolling out
Facebook just launched a new feature for Messenger and Instagram that allows people to chat with their friends via self-destructing messages. Vanish Mode is rolling …
Will Samsung finally ‘kill’ the Galaxy Note?
The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra will support the S Pen stylus, the only feature that makes the Note series unique among Android handsets. An insider …
Scientists use plasma to kill coronavirus on any surface
Scientists discovered that cold plasma could inactivate the coronavirus on surfaces in just 30 seconds, with exposures of three minutes destroying the pathogen. Plasma is …
Disney confirms there won’t be any Marvel movies or shows in 2020
Disney announced on Thursday that the first MCU Phase 4 adventure will not launch in 2020, contrary to recent speculation and Disney’s own promotions. The …
Three vaccinated Russian doctors catch COVID-19 as country claims its drug beats Pfizer’s
Three Russian doctors appear to have been infected with the novel coronavirus after being vaccinated with Russia’s controversial Sputnik V vaccine. Russia claimed earlier this …
Coronavirus screening methods being used across the country don’t actually work
A new coronavirus study shows that some of the most widely used COVID-19 screening methods do not catch all coronavirus infections. Fever and symptom checks …
The M1 MacBook Air is even faster than the most powerful Intel-based 16″ MacBook Pro
The Apple M1-powered MacBook Air scores better in benchmarks than the best Intel-based 16-inch MacBook Pro available from Apple. The Geekbench 5 test confirms a …
The most accurate coronavirus immunity test to date might be coming soon
A company has developed a new coronavirus immunity test that can reportedly provide more accurate results than some of the commercially available antibody tests. The …
These are the places where you’re most at risk of catching COVID-19
Researchers from Stanford and Northwestern have developed a model that explains which public places are the riskiest for coronavirus transmission. ”Full-service restaurants, gyms, hotels, cafes, …
Doctors may have found another common household drug that helps treat COVID-19
Researchers have found another common drug that might be effective against the novel coronavirus. A paper from the Cleveland Clinic explains that medicine used to …
FDA just authorized a breakthrough coronavirus drug that’s proven to save lives
The FDA just authorized a breakthrough coronavirus drug that has been proven to save lives. Known as bamlanivimab or LY-CoV555, Eli Lilly’s new medicine is …
