Insider says Marvel and Sony are working on a new Spider-Man deal
Will Marvel movies beyond Spider-Man 3 and a future Avengers film feature Peter Parker? An MCU insider has good news for fans wondering about Spidey’s …
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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Fauci just criticized vaccine maker Moderna for doing the same thing he did
The first novel coronavirus vaccine that reached human trials in the US comes from Moderna. It’s an mRNA drug that shows promise, according to an …
The Air Force has a bomb detector that can sniff out life-threatening coronavirus cases
Early detection of severe coronavirus symptoms could help doctors better prepare therapies for patients at risk of developing respiratory complications. The Air Force Research Laboratory …
A new Ebola outbreak is sweeping Congo despite coronavirus lockdown
Congo reported a new Ebola outbreak that has already killed five people and infected at least two more in the western part of the region. …
Big leak shows all four new iPhone 12 designs with a small surprise
A series of iPhone 12 leaks have already revealed the design, main features, and price of the upcoming iPhone flagships. The iPhone 12 release date …
iOS 14 will maintain a huge advantage over Android
The iOS 14 update will work on all the iPhones that can run iOS 13, a new leak claims. If the iOS 14 rumor is …
Chris Evans says he’s done with Captain America
The main Avengers timeline will continue after Endgame without three important heroes: Black Widow, Iron Man, and the original Captain America. There have been some …
New study shows remdesivir works in coronavirus therapy, but it might not be enough
Data from a new coronavirus drug trial shows that a 5-day course of remdesivir therapy is more effective than standard care, and works just as …
Top Italian doctor claims that the coronavirus is disappearing
Italy has seen an improvement in coronavirus statistics over the past few weeks, as the curve has been flattened significantly. The country is opening up …
A drug that provides temporary coronavirus immunity started human trials
Companies working on brand new coronavirus drugs meant to treat COVID-19 and provide limited immunity are approaching human trials. Monoclonal antibodies are artificially grown antibodies …
How coronavirus is hurting people even if they don’t catch the disease
Two new studies show that the novel coronavirus is impacting mental health as well because of two separate side-effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Millions of …
This wallpaper image might crash your Android, so avoid it all costs
An Android wallpaper is enough to crash handsets made by Samsung and other handset makers, and that’s thanks to an improper Google color profile. The …
Samsung quietly launched a new smartphone subscription service
The Galaxy Note 20 price hasn’t even leaked, but Samsung’s flagships launching in the second half of the year will probably be expensive, especially the …
Doctors may have found a new way to predict and treat severe coronavirus cases
Future coronavirus treatment may include meds that boost the number of T-cells in the blood, which are capable of neutralizing pathogens that infect the body. …
One vaccine maker is thinking about intentionally exposing volunteers to the coronavirus
Coronavirus vaccine trials have hit a serious snag, as there aren’t enough COVID-19 patients in the communities where volunteers might reside. If not enough people …
Trump says he’d take hydroxychloroquine again, which is even more dangerous than it sounds
President Trump said he would take hydroxychloroquine again “if he thought he was exposed” to the novel coronavirus, even after extensive testing has proven that …
CDC: Coronavirus began spreading in the US much sooner than we thought
The novel coronavirus began spreading in the US even earlier than believed, according to new research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). …
Another coronavirus vaccine candidate might be ready sooner than expected
Another potential coronavirus vaccine might be available this fall. Pfizer said the candidate it’s developing with BioNTech could be ready by October if everything goes …
Android 11 announcement delayed due to protests over police brutality
The Android 11 beta release date was just postponed, as Google decided to cancel the launch event it had planned for June 3rd. Google announced …
Xanax, a common anxiety medication, might actually block coronavirus
A standard coronavirus treatment is still unavailable, although researchers have made significant progress at developing new protocols for existing drugs and adapting them for COVID-19. …
The most important thing you can do to stop the novel coronavirus
Coronavirus face masks are critical to stopping the novel virus, a new study confirms, referencing recent work that shows how easily the COVID-19 pathogen can …
This Google app will help keep you safe from coronavirus
Coronavirus social distancing practices should still be observed, even if governments have started lifting lockdowns measures, as the virus is still very contagious. Google developed …
Google canceled a next-gen Pixel phone, but photos just leaked anyway
The Pixel 4a release date is still a mystery, as Google has postponed the release of its affordable next-gen handset. A new leak reveals that …
The severe post-coronavirus syndrome isn’t just affecting children
The severe coronavirus syndrome that has been found to affect children is even more dangerous than believed, as young adults can also experience the same …
This fake $420 anti-5G USB stick is hysterically stupid
An “anti-5G” USB stick is being sold online for up to $420, promising to block adverse effects of the new telecom standard. 5G has been …
Scary study shows just how dangerous the coronavirus still is
Coronavirus transmission is still a real problem, even if the spread has been contained in certain regions. A new study shows that more than 80% …
The CDC updated its coronavirus isolation and quarantine guidance
Coronavirus isolation and quarantine are procedures that are still necessary, even if lockdown measures have been eased and countries are trying to return to a …
Google Maps just got an awesome new feature that reinvents addresses
A new Google Maps update for Android will introduce a brand new feature that’s not available in other navigation apps. Google Maps users will be …
This could be the first major iPhone 13 leak
The iPhone 12 launch is several months away, but the first iPhone 13 rumors are already here. A leaker who offers Apple rumors regularly revealed …
Windows 10 will now let you reinstall from the cloud
The latest Windows 10 update brings several new features to PC users, including a significant update to Cortana, as well as a slew of security …
