The CDC just made a disturbing change to its coronavirus guidelines
The CDC has just changed its coronavirus testing guidelines for people who show no symptoms — even after contact with a confirmed COVID-19 patient. The …
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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Behold: The world’s ugliest phone has arrived
LG will soon release the Wing, the world’s ugliest Android phone of the years. With an unnecessary swiveling primary display that makes room for a …
Whatever you do, don’t buy a ridiculous Fortnite iPhone for thousands of dollars
iPhones with the Fortnite game preinstalled have been put on sale for thousands of dollars on eBay since Apple removed it from the App Store. …
Coronavirus denier who believed in conspiracies loses wife to COVID-19
A couple from Florida, both coronavirus deniers, were infected in May. The wife died a few months later of COVID-19 complications. The husband acknowledged that …
More reports confirm that coronavirus reinfection is possible
Officials have confirmed coronavirus reinfections in two other countries after Hong Kong doctors detailed the case of a man who contracted COVID-19 twice in less …
Scientists think they found another coronavirus mutation – but this one is good news
A new coronavirus mutation has been discovered, and it appears to be linked to milder cases of COVID-19. Called ∆382, this mutated version of SARS-CoV-2 …
Dr. Fauci just issued a crucial warning about coronavirus vaccines
Giving a coronavirus vaccine candidate an emergency use authorization before the final data is available would jeopardize the entire effort, said Dr. Anthony Fauci in …
The CDC just made a shocking change to its coronavirus guidelines for travel
Coronavirus travel restrictions may still be in place for certain destinations, but the CDC no longer recommends a 14-day self-quarantine period after domestic or international …
The Galaxy Note 20 Ultra feature I want the iPhone 12 to steal
A Galaxy Note 20 Ultra drop test shows that the new Corning Gorilla Glass Victus is a lot more resistant to impacts against rough surfaces …
Epic loses its first Fortnite case against Apple, but Unreal Engine is safe
The first verdict in the Epic Games vs. Apple complex legal battle is bad news for Fortnite but good news for the Unreal Engine. The …
This might the date you can preorder the PS5
The PS5 preorder date might be revealed soon, with a leaker claiming the next-gen console will be available online in mid-September. Sony hasn’t announced the …
This study provides hope about coronavirus immunity in humans
The duration of coronavirus immunity remains a mystery, as the virus is too new for health officials to have found an answer. A new study …
This might be the first case of coronavirus reinfection
The first confirmed coronavirus reinfection case has been documented in Hong Kong, suggesting that COVID-19 immunity can be short-lived. A patient who developed a mild …
Flying during the coronavirus pandemic might be safer than we thought
The spread of the novel coronavirus aboard airplanes might be a lot less common than people initially thought. A study found that the chances of …
The foldable iPhone is real
The first foldable iPhone might not feature a foldable screen, as is the case with some of the existing foldable Android handsets out there. A …
A coronavirus treatment just received emergency use authorization, but it’s not a miracle cure
A new coronavirus treatment might be more widely available to patients, but it’s not the breakthrough the world might need. Convalescent plasma transfusions can save …
Why Epic isn’t an innocent victim in the Fortnite battle with Apple, and why it deserves a loss today
The first round in the Epic Games vs. Apple lawsuit over Fortnite will take place on Monday. It should be a win for Apple in …
Doctors found a new drug that might block coronavirus infections
A new coronavirus drug type is in clinical trials, with researchers studying its efficacy at blocking the virus from infecting cells. PIKfyve kinase inhibitors like …
New guidelines say coronavirus antibody tests are pointless
New Infectious Disease Society of America guidelines say coronavirus antibody tests are pointless. Serological tests might not be able to confirm a prior COVID-19 infection …
Former FDA boss says coronavirus spread might get even worse this winter
The coronavirus might spread with ease to other US regions that did not register significant outbreaks so far, warned former FDA commissioner Scott Gottlieb in …
This is exactly how we can stop the coronavirus
A new computer model shows how a coronavirus vaccine would impact the spread of COVID-19 inside a community. Reuters put together a model that shows …
Doctors have discovered another puzzling coronavirus symptom
Researchers discovered another coronavirus symptom that might appear after surviving COVID-19. Some patients who experienced severe cases of COVID-19 complained of hearing loss and ringing …
Coronavirus claims life of 11-year-old with no preexisting conditions
A study shows that coronavirus symptoms in kids should be taken seriously as they can evolve towards a potentially life-threatening syndrome. Researchers from Brazil found …
Scary study says surviving COVID-19 is only the beginning of the fight
Coronavirus symptoms can linger even after clearing the virus, doctors warn. An unsettling study from Great Britain shows that 75% of coronavirus survivors continue to …
This is the best news of the week about coronavirus vaccines
In a significant coronavirus vaccine update, Pfizer and BioNTech announced additional details about their experimental drug that has just started Phase 2/3 testing. The two …
Monster PS5 leak tells all: Price, release date, hidden features and games
The PS5 price, release date, and preorder details are still a mystery, as Sony is taking its time with these key PlayStation 5 announcements. A …
Leaker explains how iPhone 12 will fix the worst thing about Android flagships
The 5G iPhone 12 price won’t be as expensive as its Android flagship phones that launched so far this year, a well-known insider reports. Apple …
Sony’s first big PS5 commercial doesn’t tell us the price or release date
The PS5 price and release date might be the details gamers would expect from Sony’s first PlayStation 5 global ad, but that’s not the case. …
Everyone needs to know about this new Google Maps safety feature
Google announced a new Maps and Search safety feature that will make it easier to manage wildfire-related situations. Google Maps and Search will both display …
A promising new coronavirus cure just failed in its Phase 3 trial
A potential coronavirus cure has failed to meet the primary goals of its Phase 3 trial despite the promise the drug has shown elsewhere. Tocilizumab …
