Google’s Zoom rival Meet is now free for everyone
Google on Wednesday announced that its new video conferencing tool Google Meet will be available free of charge to anyone with a Gmail address. The …
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.
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Coronavirus vaccine maker Moderna announces plans for phase 2 trial
Moderna, one of the first companies to start clinical trials on humans for a coronavirus vaccine, is looking to move to phase 2. The mRNA-1273 …
Fauci: US ‘could be in for a bad fall’ if coronavirus treatments don’t work
Dr. Anthony Fauci says America “could be in for a bad fall” if coronavirus treatments don’t work. Several drugs and therapies are currently in clinical …
New leak suggests Chromecast Ultra with remote will launch soon
Google is expected to launch a second-generation Chromecast Ultra in the coming weeks. The device will feature a remote, support for Google Assistant, as well …
UK doctors warn of unusual coronavirus symptoms in some children
UK doctors have issued an alert to colleagues about a series of severe symptoms that can appear in some children infected with the novel coronavirus. …
Doctors think they’ve discovered another potential coronavirus cure
Doctors treating severe COVID-19 cases in New York attempted stem cell therapy on 12 patients, 10 of whom came off ventilators after receiving treatment. It’s …
One country has stopped coronavirus community transmission
New Zealand announced a considerable milestone in dealing with the novel coronavirus: The country stopped the community transmission of COVID-19. New Zealand has eased some …
WhatsApp video chat supports groups of up to 8 people ahead of Rooms integration
WhatsApp video chat now supports up to eight people thanks to a new update that’s currently rolling out to users. WhatsApp video calls are end-to-end …
iPhone SE can’t expand lock screen notifications – and it’s not a bug
iPhone SE users have noticed that Haptic Touch doesn’t work on lock screen notifications or inside Notification Center. It appears that Haptic Touch behaves as …
Sony delayed ‘Spider-Man 3,’ forcing more MCU Phase 4 moves
Sony pushed back the launch of Spider-Man 3 by a few months, forcing Disney to make a few changes to other Phase 4 premiere dates. …
Researchers want to know if pollution helps coronavirus spread farther
Researchers have discovered that particles of the novel coronavirus can bind to air pollution, which could allow the virus to travel over more significant distances. …
First known coronavirus victim’s heart ‘burst’ due to the infection
The first known coronavirus death in the US happened on February 6th, much earlier than initially believed. An autopsy report for the 57-year-old woman has …
CDC added 6 new coronavirus symptoms to its guidelines
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) added six more coronavirus symptoms to the official list of COVID-19 signs. The updated list includes symptoms …
Many coronavirus patients don’t even have the most common symptom
A study of 5,700 coronavirus patients who were treated in Northwell Health hospitals in the New York area reveals that only some 30% of patients …
A common heartburn medicine might work against coronavirus
Doctors in New York are looking at a drug that usually treats heartburn for COVID-19 therapy. The novel coronavirus might respond to famotidine, an affordable …
Apple and Google’s coronavirus contact tracing app scores big win in Europe
Apple and Google have made several improvements to their coronavirus contact tracing app that will be available on iPhone and Android in various countries. The …
New idea to speed up coronavirus vaccine research is bold but dangerous
Coronavirus vaccine research is advancing at a fast pace, but that might not be enough for some lawmakers and scientists. There’s increasing support for a …
Everything we know about Italy’s horrific coronavirus outbreak might’ve just changed
New research from Italy says the first local coronavirus cases may have appeared as early as a month before people were diagnosed COVID-19 positive. Italy’s …
Relive the chilling audience reactions on Avengers: Endgame’s one-year anniversary
Avengers: Endgame was first released a year ago tomorrow, on April 26th, 2019, generating a ton of positive reviews and shattering records at the box …
Lysol maker warns against drinking disinfectants to cure coronavirus
The maker of Lysol issued an official statement that the chemical products that can kill the novel coronavirus on surfaces aren’t supposed to be ingested. …
Messenger Rooms are Facebook’s answer to Zoom
Messenger Room is Facebook’s response to the popular video chat app Zoom, which saw its usage spike during the coronavirus health crisis. Zoom has been …
Two promising coronavirus drugs just failed in clinical trials
Two studies focusing on the most promising coronavirus drugs just delivered bad news about the COVID-19 treatments. An observational hydroxychloroquine study from New York revealed …
Scary coronavirus study says we won’t be eating in restaurants anytime soon
The novel coronavirus can spread with ease in a confined space like a restaurant, new research shows. By tracing the contacts of several COVID-19 patients …
A promising coronavirus vaccine already works on monkeys
A promising coronavirus vaccine candidate from China was able to protect monkeys from developing COVID-19 symptoms after being exposed to the virus. High doses of …
The most unusual coronavirus symptom is also the most dangerous
The newest observed coronavirus symptom is also the most dangerous one and can appear in patients who don’t even experience other symptoms. Doctors have noticed …
Apple’s iPhone 12 pricing might’ve just been revealed by an insider
Apple is widely expected to launch four iPhone 12 models this year, all featuring all-screen designs, OLED panels, and 5G connectivity. The cheapest iPhone 12 …
Apple admits there’s a new iPhone security flaw, but says it wasn’t exploited
Apple says a newly found set of vulnerabilities that affect the Mail app on iPhone and iPad were not used by attackers. The company who …
Coronavirus survivors keep retesting positive, and we don’t know why
Coronavirus survivors keep testing positive after recovery, puzzling physicians. Some patients have retested positive 70 days after the original infections, and doctors are struggling to …
Mind-boggling study says smoking might prevent coronavirus infections
Doctors in France think that smoking can be both good and bad for people who are at risk of contracting the novel coronavirus infection. Smoking …
Doctors have found a horrible new coronavirus complication
High blood sugar levels may lead to coronavirus complications, as sugar mediates the link between the novel virus and cell receptors. A new study says …
