TikTok exploited an Android privacy loophole to track users
The popular TikTok app has been collecting personally identifiable user data, a new investigation shows. TikTok exploited a still-active loophole that allowed it to bypass …
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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Microsoft’s first ‘foldable’ Android smartphone has a price and release date
The Surface Duo price and release date are finally official, as Microsoft has quietly launched its first “foldable” Android handset ever. The Surface Duo starts …
A Google app I hope I’ll never have to use just got a few cool new features
Google updated its Android app for the blind and visually impaired with a new design, support for more devices, and support for more languages. Google …
Fauci explains coronavirus immunity the way it should have been explained from the start
A coronavirus immunity study confirmed recent research that said a simple common cold may mount an immune defense that would still be active when fighting …
A breakthrough drug saved the lives of every critical coronavirus patient who took it
Researchers have another coronavirus drug that seems to work in severe COVID-19 cases. A limited study of a monoclonal antibody drug called narsoplimab showed that …
We’re on the verge of solving a crucial coronavirus mystery
The world is racing to develop coronavirus cures with incredible speed, but not all researchers are looking to create brand new drugs. Some are considering …
This is the strangest coronavirus symptom yet
One of the most unusual coronavirus symptoms so far typically appears after patients have cleared the virus from their systems. Some COVID-19 survivors experience a …
The PS5 event you’ve been waiting for is coming soon
Sony will reportedly reveal the PS5 release date and price at its next press conference, which could take place in late August or early September. …
Pixel 5 benchmark leak says new model won’t even be as powerful as Google’s Pixel 4
The key Pixel 5 specs were listed in a new benchmark revealing the handset’s performance will match the now-discontinued Pixel 4 series. The Pixel 5 …
This coronavirus vaccine might have a major advantage over its rivals
The newest coronavirus vaccine update concerns Johnson & Johnson, whose experimental drug just entered Phase 1 of human trials. The vaccine candidate delivered the desired …
This common eye issue might be a sign of coronavirus infection
The list of coronavirus symptoms is long, although most of them can also appear in other medical conditions. That’s why a positive diagnosis requires a …
Bill Gates blasts Trump administration over coronavirus ‘testing insanity’
The US suffers from a coronavirus “testing insanity” that has to be corrected, Bill Gates said during an interview. The philanthropist addressed the Trump administration’s …
Leaker says Xbox Series X will be cheaper and more powerful than PS5
The prices for the PS5 and Xbox Series X have not been revealed, as both Sony and Microsoft seem to be waiting for the other …
Trusted insider says iPhone sales could take a massive hit following Trump’s new ban
A WeChat ban on iPhone following Trump’s executive orders that target two major Chinese companies could hurt Apple’s iPhone sales significantly, says an insider. Analyst …
Fauci says we need to do one thing to avoid a coronavirus catastrophe this winter
Coronavirus transmission can be stopped and the curve can be flattened, Dr. Anthony Fauci insisted in a wide-ranging interview that Brown University hosted on YouTube. …
28-year-old coronavirus denier spent 69 days in the ICU and now has to relearn how to walk
A 28-year-old coronavirus denier who spent 69 in an ICU bed after contracting COVID-19 is now facing several months of grueling rehabilitation therapy. The patient …
Dr. Fauci just made it easy to understand why coronavirus vaccines are so promising
Dr. Anthony Fauci gave a new update on coronavirus vaccine research and trials, explaining why he remains cautiously optimistic about COVID-19 vaccine research. The health …
Think life will return to normal once we have a coronavirus vaccine? Here’s why it won’t
The arrival of the first coronavirus vaccines will allow life to return to normal, Canada’s top health expert said during a briefing. People will have …
Here’s one more reason Xbox Series X will beat the PS5
As promised, Sony did not reveal the PS5 price or the console’s launch date during its State of Play announcement on Thursday. There’s no telling …
These are the 4 coronavirus symptoms you need to watch out for
Coronavirus patients have reported a variety of COVID-19 symptoms since the illness first emerged in China, but the symptoms alone aren’t good enough for a …
The mystery surrounding asymptomatic coronavirus patients just got deeper
Coronavirus symptoms do not have to show up for an infected COVID-19 person to spread the virus to others. A new study shows that asymptomatic …
You won’t believe the unexpected reason some people have coronavirus immunity
Some people may be immune to COVID-19 for an unexpected reason. A new coronavirus immunity study delivers the same conclusion similar papers have offered in …
Microsoft’s best new Xbox feature won’t work with iPhones or iPads
The Project xCloud Xbox game streaming app will not be available on iPhone and iPad when the Microsoft subscription service launches in September. Apple explained …
This might be the most exciting Pixel rumor of the year
A new leak suggests the Pixel 6 might fix one of the worst things about the Pixel 5, as Google has reportedly inked a deal …
How one man spread coronavirus to nearly 100 people
The novel coronavirus spreads with ease in large groups of people who don’t practice social distancing and who don’t wear face masks. The latest example …
Georgia schools just reopened and kids are already catching COVID-19
School reopenings during the novel coronavirus pandemic continue to be a problem, and reports from Georgia’s first week of school aren’t reassuring. A second-grader tested …
Watch Sony’s PS5 event live right here – but don’t expect pricing or a release date
Sony’s PS5 State of Play event on August 6th will not bring us any major announcements, like the PlayStation 5’s price, release date, or preorder …
Doctors think they found the most effective coronavirus drug yet
Researchers think there may be a better coronavirus cure than remdesivir and dexamethasone for severe COVID-19 cases that can lead to complications and death. A …
Facebook and Twitter blocked Trump’s lie about children being immune to coronavirus
The coronavirus immunity question has not been thoroughly answered, as it’s still unclear what sort of protection COVID-19 survivors get and how long vaccine immunity …
Google leak reveals the Pixel 5’s unfortunate launch date
The Pixel 5 release date has leaked from the most unexpected place, Google’s Pixel 4a announcement for France. The Pixel 5 should hit preorders on …
