Here’s why the South African coronavirus mutation is even worse than UK strain
Dr. Scott Gottlieb said in an interview that the South African coronavirus mutation might evade the action of antibody drugs, citing a recent study. A …
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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Google will soon tell you exactly how much user data its iPhone apps collect
Google will soon update its iPhone apps with the new privacy labels that tell users how much personal data an application can collect. The new …
The Xbox might steal the PS5 signature feature you envy the most
The PS5 and Xbox Series S/X are still sold out as there’s been a huge demand for the next-gen consoles launched in late 2020. According …
We finally know how many episodes ‘WandaVision’ will have
With the WandaVision premiere closing in, Disney finally confirmed the number of episodes in the limited TV series. WandaVision will have 9 episodes, with the …
Samsung’s new OLED laptop screens look to blow away the competition
Samsung Display is teasing an exciting upgrade for 2021 laptops: OLED panels. The company presented the advantages of OLED screens over LED displays in a …
We might know why Google stopped updating its iPhone apps
Apple’s newly released app privacy labels for iPhone and iPad apps caused quite a stir. Facebook publicly attacked the iPhone maker and said that the …
How a Christmas costume might have infected 44 people with COVID-19
A hospital staff member wearing an inflatable costume on Christmas Day is believed to have infected 44 colleagues, one of whom died of COVID-19 complications. …
Visualized: The terrifying amount of data Facebook Messenger collects compared to Signal, iMessage, and WhatsApp
Facebook mounted a fierce attack on Apple’s new app privacy labels, accusing the company that it’s putting small businesses and the free internet in danger. …
Nintendo Switch to outsell PS5 and Xbox this year, with the help of upcoming ‘Pro’ model
The Nintendo Switch has been the most successful console of 2020, even though the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S launched late last year. Analysts expect …
Two stories you need to read about China’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic
The coronavirus origin story is still a mystery, as the joint WHO-China investigation is yet to start. A series of reports have recently detailed China’s …
New leak reveals the Galaxy S21 Ultra’s most surprising feature
The Galaxy S21 Ultra will be the only S21 version to work with the S Pen stylus. A new leak shows images of the S21 …
South African coronavirus mutation might be a threat to vaccines
British health officials are more worried about the South African coronavirus mutation than the UK mutation. British Health Secretary Matt Hancock said of the South …
Apple insider hints that AR glasses, AirTags, and more are coming in 2021
A well-known insider says Apple will release an unspecified augmented reality (AR) device this year, in addition to new AirPods, Apple Silicon Macs, and devices …
US considers using half-doses of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine to speed up rollout
Operation Warp Speed chief Moncef Slaoui said health officials are considering a coronavirus vaccination protocol change for the Moderna drug. Officials want to administer patients …
LG’s new gaming display bends when you need it to
LG announced it would showcase at CES 2021 the world’s first 48-inch OLED screen that can bend whenever the users require it. Aside from bending …
Galaxy S21 launch event announced for January 14th
Samsung just announced the Galaxy S21 Unpacked event date. The press conference will take place on January 14th. As early as November, rumors said that …
An ‘Avengers: Endgame’ plot hole might be used to introduce the X-Men
One of the biggest Avengers: Endgame plot holes concerns the Infinity Stones of Marvel’s main timeline, which Thanos destroyed early in the film. But Thanos …
‘Ozark’ fans need to watch this Netflix original series ASAP
Inhuman Resources is a Netflix original released in May 2020, and it’s a family drama similar to Netflix’s hugely popular Ozark. A middle-aged man who …
The UK coronavirus mutation isn’t more deadly – but it can still send COVID deaths soaring
The UK coronavirus mutation isn’t more deadly than other SARS-CoV-2 strains and does not cause more severe cases of COVID-19. However, the B.1.1.7 mutation spreads …
You need to read Dr. Fauci’s incredible news about the UK coronavirus mutation
The UK coronavirus mutation is spreading faster than other variants and has reached several other countries, including America. Dr. Anthony Fauci said in a discussion …
Here’s why it’s so dangerous that SolarWinds hackers accessed Microsoft’s source code
Microsoft revealed that the SolarWinds hackers were able to breach its security and access sensitive source code, although they could not make any changes to …
2020 did one good thing: Adobe’s Flash is finally dead
Adobe Flash Player will no longer work on computers and devices that still supported the software. Adobe will block the program come January 12th, and …
Galaxy S21 will steal a Note 20 feature that no one wants
The Galaxy S21 will be the first model in the series to support a feature seen so far only on the Galaxy Note and certain …
Netflix celebrates the death of 2020 with a hilarious new special
The best way to celebrate the end of an awful year is Netflix’s newly released mockumentary “Death to 2020.” From the creators of Black Mirror, …
How long does it take before you get coronavirus immunity from a vaccine?
Three coronavirus vaccines have received emergency authorizations so far in different markets, and two of them are already available in the US. Coronavirus immunity isn’t …
Iron Man might return to the MCU, but not the way you think
Iron Man died heroically in one of the most heartbreaking scenes of Avengers: Endgame, leaving fans saddened to see one of their favorite heroes perish. …
The UK coronavirus mutation’s unexpected weakness can help the world contain it
The UK coronavirus mutation is spreading in US communities, with patients in Colorado and California having already tested positive for the new variant. Genomic sequencing …
Samsung’s Galaxy S21 launch date just leaked
The Galaxy S21 will get an early release date next year, according to most rumors on the matter. The phones will be unveiled in mid-January …
Marvel might soon fix one of the worst things about ‘Avengers: Endgame’
One of the most exciting scenes in Avengers: Endgame also turned out to be one of the worst things about the massive Marvel movie. The …
Leaked Galaxy S21 photos offer a high-quality look at the new design
The Galaxy S21 launch is imminent, and a flurry of leaks has spilled all of Samsung’s secrets. The newest leak offers fans a series of …
