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 …
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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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 …
This new system can kill the coronavirus that’s all around you
The novel coronavirus can survive on surfaces for several days, depending on various factors that favor fomite transmission. Israeli startup Juganu developed a smart lighting …
This might be the reason why the Galaxy S21 will launch much earlier than usual
A new report says Samsung will launch the Galaxy S21 in late January 2021, seemingly confirming a recent leak. Samsung isn’t just worried about the …
The M1 MacBook Air is practically a MacBook Pro – here are the main differences
The brand new MacBook Air and MacBook Pro, powered by the Apple M1 chip, offer the same basic set of features, guaranteeing the same overall …
Belgian researchers say vitamin D deficiency increases severe COVID-19 risk
Researchers from Belgium say that vitamin D deficiency correlates with severe coronavirus illness and an increased risk of death from COVID-19 complications. The scientists say …
This is the Apple Silicon processor that will power Macs
Apple unveiled on Tuesday its first-ever MacBooks powered by an ARM processor, and the event started with the introduction of the Apple Silicon: Meet the …
Everything you need to know about the most dangerous coronavirus mutation so far
The Danish government revealed a few days ago that the novel coronavirus developed a dangerous mutation that may impact vaccine research. The mutated virus infected …
Pfizer has even more good news today about its coronavirus vaccine
Pfizer CEO Dr. Albert Bourla said in an interview there are “no safety concerns” for the BioNTech coronavirus vaccine that has shown effecacy of 90%, …
iPhone 12 Pro or Pro Max? This camera review settles it
The iPhone 12 Pro Max offers several improvements in the camera department compared to the iPhone 12. The iPhone 12 Pro Max has a 47% …
