GameStop’s best Black Friday news is official: Stores will have PS5 and Xbox Series X in stock
GameStop released its Black Friday ad, revealing it’ll have in stock the most coveted gaming items of the year, the PS5 and Xbox Series X. …
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.
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Doctors might’ve discovered another life-saving coronavirus treatment
Scientists studying the novel coronavirus have found another type of drug that might prevent severe COVID-19 complications and deaths. Doctors from Spain found that patients …
One of the most powerful coronavirus cures might come from this surprising source
Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine identified a llama antibody that can block the novel coronavirus from infecting cells. The nanobodies are …
If your food smells like this, you might have COVID-19
The loss of taste and smell is a well-known COVID-19 symptom, but some people infected with the novel coronavirus may experience another unusual symptom related …
This team is studying a promising coronavirus drug that you already have in your home
The researchers who discovered one of the first life-saving coronavirus therapies will now study a common drug many people already have at home: Aspirin. A …
The first Phase 3 coronavirus vaccine trial results are here – and they’re incredible
The first interim results for one of the leading coronavirus vaccine candidates have arrived, showing incredibly promising efficacy results. According to the first batch of …
Countries are now trying to contain a coronavirus mutation that could spark another pandemic
The UK government announced that it has banned travel from Denmark after the Danish government revealed it found a potentially dangerous coronavirus mutation. Denmark said …
The first Black Friday 2020 ad scans are here: Best Buy, Walmart, Target, and many others
The early Black Friday 2020 sale is in full swing, with several retailers already hosting deals online. Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, and Target are already …
Apple’s iPhone 12 Studio lets you experience iPhones online like never before
Apple launched an iPhone 12 Studio portal where iPhone buyers looking for MagSafe accessories can mix and match any iPhone 12 version with Apple’s cases …
Was the most exciting Avengers movie of MCU Phase 4 just spoiled by Google?
Of all the Marvel movies and TV shows planned for Phase 4, one really stands out. Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness might help Marvel …
FDA warns that this at-home coronavirus therapy that could do more harm than good
The FDA issued a new consumer update that warns users not to attempt to treat COVID-19 at home using one particular medical device. Oxygen concentrators …
Researchers found a new coronavirus mutation that’s capable of sparking another pandemic
Some researchers fear that the mink coronavirus mutation in Denmark has pandemic potential, while others say more research is needed before suggesting current COVID-19 vaccine …
This nasal spray might be able to block coronavirus infections
A team from Columbia University developed a nasal spray that blocked the coronavirus from infecting cells in the nose and lungs in ferrets for a …
This test can detect coronavirus earlier and more accurately than a PCR test
Researchers have found that an unusual coronavirus diagnostic tool picks up the virus days before the standard PCR tests can identify it. Dogs trained to …
Apple’s most groundbreaking product of 2020 is still to come – and its key feature just leaked
Apple is about to unveil its most important MacBook upgrade in years, the first Macs powered by an ARM-based Apple processor. A new leak shows …
Researchers found a new coronavirus mutation capable of sparking another pandemic
Some researchers fear that the mink coronavirus mutation in Denmark has pandemic potential, while others say more research is needed before suggesting current COVID-19 vaccine …
iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12 Pro Max are available for preorder
iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12 Pro Max kick off on Friday in the US and several other markets, with deliveries and in-store sales scheduled …
US sets new coronavirus world record with 120,000 daily cases
The number of new coronavirus cases topped 120,000 in the US for the first time on Thursday, a new world record for the country. America …
Funeral of prominent coronavirus-denying church figure turns into super-spreader event
A prominent church figure who also was a coronavirus denier contracted the infectious disease and died of COVID-19 complications. The funeral of 82-year-old Amfilohije Radovic, …
Researchers think this drug can prevent coronavirus infection – and it’s not a vaccine
Researchers from India think a drug can prevent the infection with the novel coronavirus after testing the medicine on healthcare workers exposed to COVID-19 patients. …
Startling discovery reveals an asymptomatic coronavirus patient was contagious for 70 days
Researchers discovered a COVID-19 patient who shed the novel coronavirus for 70 days without showing any symptoms during the period. The patient suffered from a …
Researchers discovered what causes one of the most dangerous coronavirus symptoms
Doctors learned early on in the pandemic that the novel coronavirus causes blood clots that can lead to unexpected symptoms, including strokes and heart attacks. …
iPhone 12 Pro crushes the fastest Android phone in real-life speed test
A “real-life” speed comparison between the iPhone 12 Pro and the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra shows that the Snapdragon 865+ and its 12GB of memory …
Xiaomi is working on smartphones that recharge insanely fast
Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi is reportedly working on smartphone battery technology to support up to 200W wired charging. The current wired charging belongs to the …
US just topped 100,000 coronavirus cases in one day, setting a horrible new world record
The US just broke its own world record for daily coronavirus cases, which it set just a few days ago. Well over 100,000 Americans received …
A common household toxin increases the risk of coronavirus death
A new study says that a common household toxin can increase the risk of coronavirus complications and COVID-19 death. People exposed to a type of …
This might be the worst coronavirus development of the pandemic so far
Danish authorities announced plans to slaughter some 17 million minks after discovering a new coronavirus virus mutation that might endanger existing vaccine work. The government …
Only a ‘small chance’ a promising coronavirus vaccine is ready by Christmas
The first coronavirus vaccine results might be ready in the coming weeks, but there’s no guarantee that immunization campaigns can start by Christmas. Oxford professor …
New study makes a surprising discovery about the coronavirus in New York
According to a new immunity study, the novel coronavirus was circulating in New York long before the first COVID-19 cases were diagnosed. The findings are …
Google says its bad Pixel 5 design is a ‘normal’ feature
The Pixel 5 screen gap problem that some buyers discovered after purchasing the brand new Google phone is “normal,” according to Google. The company explained …
