This might be the breakthrough coronavirus cure we’ve been waiting for
A potential coronavirus cure that can reduce recovery time and prevent COVID-19 complications is now in Phase 2/3 testing. The drug is called RLF-100 or …
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.
Outside of work, you’ll catch him streaming almost every new movie and TV show release as soon as it's available.
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This might be our first look at the Pixel 5
A new Pixel 5 gives us our first look at what seems to be a Google teaser for its upcoming 5G-ready devices. The Pixel 5 …
Google Chrome will finally tell you how ads are tracking you
Google just released a new Chrome extension that will tell you how websites “spy” on you. The Ads Transparency Spotlight add-on for Chrome will reveal …
Kids might have up to 100x more coronavirus in their bodies than adults
A new study looking at potential coronavirus transmission risks in children found that kindergartners younger than 5 had 100 times more viral load in their …
The first hero on Marvel’s new Avengers team might’ve just been revealed
A Young Avengers movie or TV series might be in the works, several rumors have claimed in the past. A new report indicates that Marvel …
Did we finally find out when Sony’s PS5 price and release date will be revealed?
The PS5 price reveal might happen soon, according to a leak that details Sony’s unannounced State of Play event rumored to be taking place this …
WHO just gave us the worst possible coronavirus prediction
The coronavirus transmission risk remains high, warned the World Health Organization during a meeting of its emergency committee. WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that …
Merck to start ‘pivotal’ study of controversial remdesivir alternative in September
Work on coronavirus treatments continues at a rapid pace, with Merck readying several clinical trials for vaccines and an antiviral alternative to remdesivir. Formerly known …
Coronavirus denier spent 100 days on life support before a risky procedure saved him
Coronavirus treatment options are still limited since there’s no vaccine available, and no cure that can speed up recovery or reduce complications. Some COVID-19 patients …
This might be the best coronavirus vaccine news you’ve ever heard
Several coronavirus vaccine trials have reached the final Phase 3 stage of testing ahead of potential approvals from regulators. Researchers are targeting efficacy of at …
Apple confirms iPhone 12 release has been delayed
The iPhone 12 release date was postponed officially to October, as Apple confirmed the rumors during its earnings call results on Thursday. Apple said that …
Google leak reveals Pixel 5 camera features
A new Google leak lists three unreleased Pixel phones, including Pixel 5, Pixel 4a, and Pixel 4a 5G. Google updated its Camera app for Android …
Coronavirus aerosol transmission might be even worse than we think
Coronavirus aerosol spread is a real risk, the World Health Organization said a few weeks ago after more than 200 researchers urged the WHO to …
FDA approves game-changing at-home coronavirus testing initiative
Coronavirus testing at home might soon become a reality, as the FDA has established guidelines for COVID-19 tests that can be self-administered. The tests should …
New study shows exactly how the coronavirus began to spread outside China
A new study has mapped the coronavirus spread before it became a full-blown pandemic. A team of researchers that included scientists from the CDC concluded …
Here’s how much coronavirus vaccines might cost
Coronavirus vaccine prices have been revealed or leaked for some of the companies at the forefront of COVID-19 vaccine research. Some pharmaceutical firms are looking …
It looks like Apple’s iPhone 12 release date is definitely delayed
The iPhone 12 release date is likely to be delayed to October, considering the increased chatter that indicates a postponement is imminent. A leaker said …
Samsung’s Galaxy Note 20 preorder deal just leaked
A Galaxy Note 20 leak revealed a few days ago that the price of the new flagship would be just as high as you expect …
Dr. Fauci contradicts Trump once again on hydroxychloroquine
There’s still no coronavirus cure available to the millions of people who are still fighting the infection, even though several studies have identified therapies that …
Being tall might be a risk factor for catching the coronavirus
The novel coronavirus can spread through aerosols, an increasing number of studies have shown. COVID-19 airborne transmission is a concern, the World Health Organization acknowledged …
Coronavirus might have long-lasting effects on the heart
The recovery time for most people infected with the novel coronavirus is short, especially for people who experience symptomless or mild versions of the disease. …
Leak says a dead Avenger will soon be brought back to life
One of the upcoming Marvel TV series will reportedly bring back one of the dead Avengers whose fate hadn’t been explored in Endgame. Vision died …
World’s first coronavirus vaccine is coming next month, but questions remain unanswered
The world’s first coronavirus vaccine program could start in Russia as soon as mid-August, even though the country did not reveal anything about its supposedly …
Xbox Series X is better than the PS5, says Valve’s Gabe Newell
The Xbox Series X is better than the PS5, said Valve’s co-founder Gabe Newell during a recent interview. Newell did not explain why he thinks …
The hot new OnePlus Nord is coming to the US, and it has a surprise in store
The OnePlus Nord USA version will be released later this year, a OnePlus executive confirmed. The affordable OnePlus phone is currently available in Europe and …
WHO explains why the coronavirus pandemic is about to get even worse
There might not be a coronavirus vaccine yet, but it’s incredibly important to get a flu shot this year. The influenza season will overlap with …
This leaked PS5 feature could change the way you play games
The PS5 price and release date aren’t the only secrets left. Sony hasn’t unveiled the operating system, user interface, or new software features for the …
This promising coronavirus vaccine could be ready within 3 months
A second coronavirus vaccine trial has entered the final stage of testing, and the research could be finalized as soon as October. One of the …
Leak says a huge Avengers crossover movie is coming before Avengers 5
The only Marvel movie still set to premiere in 2020 is Black Widow, which will be released in early November if the coronavirus pandemic has …
Fauci just shared some great news about coronavirus vaccine trials
The final results for the Moderna coronavirus vaccine trial will be available as early as October or November, Dr. Anthony Fauci said in a new …
