Wind might make coronavirus even more dangerous – here’s how
New research indicates that coronavirus transmission through the air might be enhanced by windy conditions, which could transport droplets well over 6 feet. The novel …
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.
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US secures 300M doses of coronavirus vaccine candidate from Oxford
The coronavirus vaccine race delivers more promising news, as the US invested $1.2 billion to speed up development and secure 300 million doses for the …
A common drug that costs $25 a month may save coronavirus patients’ lives
A common blood pressure drug that’s been used by millions of people might reduce the risk in coronavirus patients of severe respiratory complications that can …
This is the best coronavirus news we’ve seen all month
Two new coronavirus studies prove that COVID-19 immunity can be obtained either via direct exposure to SARS-CoV-2 or via a vaccine. Researchers have used rhesus …
The PS5 detail you want most won’t be revealed in June
Sony is widely expected to hold a PlayStation 5 event at some point in early June, where the new console will be unveiled. The PS5 …
Pixel 5 will be slower than the Pixel 4
Pixel 5 specs leaks claim the phone will not feature the same high-end Snapdragon 865 processor that powers the Galaxy S20 and OnePlus 8. The …
Scientists say they’re getting closer to finding a cure for the coronavirus
Researchers studying the novel coronavirus and ways to neutralize SARS-CoV-2 that don’t involve a vaccine are working on antibody-based drugs. Centivax has been exploring antibodies …
Flight attendants wearing hazmat suits is the new normal during the coronavirus pandemic
Some airlines will have cabin crews wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) and will implement other safety measures to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission. The …
Moderna’s early coronavirus vaccine results lack crucial data
Moderna’s early coronavirus vaccine results look promising, but they actually lack the crucial data that doctors and physicians working on COVID-19 therapies need. The company’s …
Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Fold 2 to be revealed at online event
Samsung will unveil the Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Fold 2 during an online-only Unpacked press conference because of the ongoing coronavirus health crisis. A …
CDC: Coronavirus ‘does not spread easily’ from contaminated surfaces
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) tweaked its COVID-19 transmission information webpage to make it clear that the primary way the coronavirus spreads …
Pixel 5 will almost certainly disappoint fans
New reports say that Google’s upcoming flagship phone will not run on the same flagship processor as other premium Android handsets. Pixel 5 specs will …
iPhone 12 might not ship with EarPods in the box, top insider says
The iPhone 12 might be the first new iPhone series to ship without EarPods earphones in the box. An analyst with an excellent track record …
Antibody found in SARS patients can also block the novel coronavirus
Researchers working on monoclonal antibody treatment for the novel coronavirus have identified an antibody in a SARS survivor that can also neutralize SARS-CoV-2 and prevent …
Study finds that people who test positive for coronavirus after recovering are not infectious
South Korea’s Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC) concluded a study of nearly 300 patients who retested positive after surviving COVID-19. The KCDC explained …
These are the 6 most promising coronavirus vaccine candidates
Six coronavirus vaccine candidates have been determined to be the likeliest to succeed, a Morgan Stanley analyst said in a recent note to investors. The …
Massive CDC study aims to answer coronavirus immunity questions
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will conduct an extensive COVID-19 study to determine the scope of the infection and the strength …
Huge leak reveals the release date and price of Apple’s AR glasses
Apple’s AR glasses are supposedly called Apple Glass, a leaker revealed, and the product is set to be unveiled during the iPhone 12 launch event. …
OnePlus 8 Pro ‘X-ray vision’ is going away soon
OnePlus announced that a future software update will remove the X-ray vision color filter option of the OnePlus 8 Pro. The feature went viral online …
Why the $699 Pixel 5 might be too expensive
The Pixel 5, starting at $699, sounds like a much better deal than last year’s Pixel phones and several 2020 Android flagships. But that’s not …
Pixel 5 might not get the Pixel 4’s most innovative feature
The upcoming Pixel 5 flagship will ditch Google’s proprietary radar technology introduced last year, a new leak says. The Pixel 4 is the only handset …
Blood tests might help predict severe coronavirus syndrome in children
Doctors in the UK have observed five blood test parameters that can be used as markers for the severe COVID-19 syndrome affecting some children. A …
Earliest US coronavirus cases might date back to December
New coronavirus antibody tests suggest the first COVID-19 cases in the US may date back to December. The two test results came from the same …
UK may get 30M doses of a breakthrough coronavirus vaccine this fall
The UK government announced that the breakthrough Oxford coronavirus vaccine candidate is making progress in its human trials. If effective and safe, 30 million doses …
A single person exposed 180 people in a church to coronavirus
180 people were exposed to the novel coronavirus during a church service on Mother’s Day. The infected person’s COVID-19 test result returned positive a day …
Edison Mail security vulnerability exposed accounts to other people
Some Edison Mail users discovered over the weekend that they were able to access the emails of strangers inside the app. The company explained that …
HBO Now no longer works on some Apple TV models
HBO has removed HBO Now support from the second-gen and third-gen Apple TV models, as previously announced. Users of the old Apple TV models have …
This breakthrough coronavirus vaccine already worked on monkeys
The ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 coronavirus vaccine candidate developed by Oxford scientists is already in Phase 1 human trials and could be ready for emergency use as …
How a single person spread coronavirus to 52 people in just 2.5 hours
The novel coronavirus can be transmitted by talking loudly or singing, a new study the CDC published revealed. Touching the same surfaces as an infected …
New study may change our understanding of the coronavirus’ origins
The origin of the novel coronavirus pandemic is still unknown because the world lacks data about Patient Zero, the first patient who got the virus. …
