More US mink farms report cases of coronavirus infection
The novel coronavirus has been spreading at a mink farm in Oregon. The farm was quarantined soon after the onset of symptoms, and workers were …
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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CDC says coronavirus came to the US much earlier than we thought
The CDC published a new coronavirus study that shows the virus was present in the US in early December 2019, much earlier than initially thought. …
Dr. Fauci revealed how long you’ll have to wait for a coronavirus vaccine
The first coronavirus vaccines are expected to receive emergency approval this month, including the Pfizer/BioNtech and Moderna drugs. Not every individual who wants a COVID-19 …
Apple might need Samsung for a big iPhone camera upgrade
New reports say Apple is working on a big iPhone camera upgrade that might depend on key technology from Samsung, its biggest rival and business …
There might be a way to score a PS5 on Cyber Monday, but you’re not going to like it
The PS5 remained sold out over the Black Friday and Cyber Monday weekend, as the Sony console is one of the most coveted products of …
The next big MacBook upgrade might be coming sooner than we thought
Apple will reportedly launch a big MacBook upgrade next year, with manufacturing set to start in the second quarter. A report from Asia says that …
There’s still hope that the mysterious origin of the coronavirus will be uncovered
The World Health Organization’s delayed investigation of the novel coronavirus’s origin in China has caused controversy, but scientists still expect the investigation to yield results. …
Doctors think this coronavirus drug works, but no one can explain what it does
Doctors from the UK and the Netherlands think they found another coronavirus therapy that can treat severe COVID-19. A tocilizumab study was halted early after …
Dr. Fauci has an important message about the safety of coronavirus vaccines
The first coronavirus vaccine candidates have exceeded even the most optimistic hopes for efficacy and safety, and immunization campaigns could start as soon as next …
This might be the first Samsung phone with a camera under the display
Samsung has reportedly decided to introduce a phone with an under-display camera next year. Korean media says the Galaxy Z Fold 3 will be the …
Google’s iMessage rival is finally getting end-to-end encryption
Google announced that the Messages app is available worldwide, bringing RCS texting in markets that did not support it before. Messages is Google’s latest answer …
Wonder Woman 1984 will hit theaters and HBO Max on Christmas Day
Warner Bros. announced that Wonder Woman 1984 would launch simultaneously in theaters and on HBO Max on Christmas Day in the US. The Wonder Woman …
The FDA just approved the first rapid at-home coronavirus test
The FDA just approved the first at-home coronavirus test that delivers immediate results. The Lucira Health test kit will cost less than $50 and should …
We might know exactly how many Americans are contagious with coronavirus
Coronavirus transmission is out of control in the US, with models estimating that the number of infections far exceeds the daily figures. An estimate from …
This news about coronavirus immunity is incredible
A massive coronavirus immunity study indicates that protection against reinfection might last for a lot longer than initially estimated. Researchers analyzed various immune response components …
Pfizer released its final coronavirus vaccine data – and it’s even better than Moderna’s
The Pfizer and BioNTech coronavirus vaccine candidate is 95% effective, according to the final results of its Phase 3 trial. The efficacy estimate is even …
Germany’s hilarious coronavirus commercials will convince you to stay inside
The German government has released three new ads encouraging people to stay home and help prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus. The short commercials …
China wants us to believe the coronavirus pandemic didn’t start in Wuhan
Citing an increasing number of instances where the novel coronavirus has been detected on frozen food, as well as studies that say the virus has …
Moderna’s coronavirus vaccine has a big advantage over Pfizer, and it’s not just efficacy
Two of the novel coronavirus vaccine frontrunners have reported incredible interim efficacy data, with both Pfizer and Moderna saying their drugs work in more than …
This new drug will save lives until coronavirus vaccines are approved – here’s how it works
The FDA issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) a few days ago to a brand new drug developed to treat coronavirus patients. The medicine is …
Is this the device that replaces the Galaxy Note?
There’s increased chatter that Samsung might be replacing the Galaxy Note series with something else, and a leaker thinks he knows what it might be. …
Google’s Black Friday sale includes a Pixel 5 deal and plenty of smart home discounts
Google unveiled its Black Friday deals, including the expected price cut that every new Pixel phone gets during the sales event. The unlocked Pixel 5 …
A breakthrough coronavirus therapy might help patients recover faster
The researchers who developed an interferon nebulizer for coronavirus patients have published promising results for a Phase 2 trial. The Synairgen SNG001 nebulizer helped hospitalized …
There’s only one animal that we know can give humans COVID-19
The scientific community widely agrees that the novel coronavirus pandemic started with an animal passing the virus to humans. We also now know that plenty …
This coronavirus study just made a discovery that surprised us all
A startling new coronavirus study from Italy reveals that SARS-CoV-2 was actually spreading in the country as early as September 2019, several months earlier than …
Samsung’s answer to the iPhone 12 just leaked
A new Galaxy S21 report seems to confirm the recent design and features leaks, revealing all the specs and features of the upcoming Galaxy S21 …
Walmart Black Friday ad: PS5 and Xbox Series X, plus cheap AirPods Pro
Walmart just released its latest Black Friday 2020 ad that includes the deals that will be available online and in stores next week. The retailer …
New discovery may explain why certain coronavirus patients die
Researchers studying coronavirus patients’ immune responses might finally be able to explain why some people risk developing life-threatening COVID-19 complications. The COVID Human Genetic Effort …
This leaker knows who Marvel’s next Black Panther will be
Some of the biggest questions regarding one of the most anticipated upcoming Marvel movies might have just been answered. A leaker says he has learned …
Corning invented an incredible paint that can kill the coronavirus
Corning, the company that manufactures strong glass products for smartphones and other devices, came up with a paint solution to neutralize pathogens like the novel …
