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 …
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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Articles by Chris Smith
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 …
Leaker says Galaxy S21 series will hit stores in late January
A known leaker says the Galaxy S21 series release date has already been decided, and the phone will launch as early as late January 2021. …
One of the worst things about WhatsApp has finally been fixed
WhatsApp is about to fix one of the worst things about the app, the multimedia storage management tool. Large files are routinely exchanged over social …
New study reveals encouraging news about coronavirus immunity
A key coronavirus immunity study came out revealing encouraging news about the kind of protection that COVID-19 survivors can expect. Researchers studying COVID-19 immunity have …
You won’t believe how scientists created this ‘ultrapotent’ coronavirus vaccine
Scientists have created an “ultrapotent” coronavirus vaccine candidate that might deliver a better immune response than other COVID-19 vaccines — and they did it all …
Doctors found a flu drug that might also be a coronavirus cure
Researchers have discovered another potential drug that can help cure COVID-19 by preventing severe coronavirus complications. Aprotinin is an antiviral that comes in the form …
Leak reveals three new MacBooks with Apple’s own processors to launch next week
Apple will reportedly launch next week three laptops powered by the same type of chip as the iPhone 12. The Apple Silicon-powered 13-inch MacBook Air …
A man allergic to cold temperatures nearly died after a hot shower
A 34-year-old man with a cold allergy nearly died after stepping out of a hit shower. The man needed immediate medical attention and was admitted …
This coronavirus drug might treat one of its most deadly complications
Two doctors have come up with a therapy that might treat the most dangerous coronavirus complication, which can often lead to death. The researchers found …
We might never know the true origin of the novel coronavirus
The World Health Organization will soon reveal more details about the planned investigation of the novel coronavirus’s origin in China. The WHO negotiated the terms …
Brilliant app might be able to give you an instant coronavirus test
Many people infected with the novel coronavirus are asymptomatic or presymptomatic, but they can still be contagious. Researchers from MIT developed what could become a …
This is the most important thing you’ll read all week about the coronavirus
Face masks can reduce the risk of catching and spreading COVID-19, but they have somehow become a political issue during the coronavirus pandemic. This has …
WhatsApp’s upcoming ephemeral messages won’t always disappear
WhatsApp will soon support disappearing messages, but the feature isn’t as privacy-friendly as it might sound. Users can’t customize the life of ephemeral messages, and …
