The WHO wants coronavirus vaccines to be widely available ASAP
The World Health Organization (WHO) says that coronavirus vaccine and cure research is advancing at “incredible speed.” The WHO will soon announce an initiative to …
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Bill Gates-backed coronavirus vaccine enters human trial phase
A novel coronavirus vaccine that received funding from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has begun human trials. The INO-4800 DNA vaccine from Inovio has …
Scientists might be able to tell which coronavirus cases will be fatal
Researchers have examined the detailed medical records of 85 patients who died in Wuhan of COVID-19, looking for commonalities. They searched for comorbidities, symptoms, and …
Xbox Series X will have a huge price advantage over the PS5
Microsoft isn’t ready to announce the Xbox Series X price, but the company will sell the new console through its Xbox All Access subscription plan. …
New leak shows the iPhone 12 Pro’s purported design
A new iPhone 12 leak shows the phone’s purported design, including changes to the notch, the rear camera, and the home screen. The iPhone 12 …
Marvel’s first Phase 4 shows on Disney+ might still launch in 2020
Disney just announced the new schedule for its MCU Phase 4 films, with Black Widow set to premiere on November 6th instead of The Eternals. …
New iPhone 12 leak reveals all four upcoming models
A series of iPhone 12 leaks suggests Apple will have four new iPhone 12 models in stores this year. All four handsets are expected to …
Scientists have found another potential coronavirus cure
Researchers discovered an anti-parasitic drug can kill the novel coronavirus in 48 hours in lab tests. Ivermectin hasn’t been tested on COVID-19 patients, and human …
Google Maps has another new feature to help during coronavirus lockdown
Google Maps now highlights nearby restaurants that deliver food or offer takeout on the map. The feature should make it even easier to find local …
This potential new coronavirus vaccine is a fingertip-sized patch
A new coronavirus vaccine candidate might deliver its payload via a fingertip-sized patch made of sugar microneedles infused with a critical SARS-CoV-2 component. Researchers are …
Xbox Series X release might be delayed
The Xbox Series X launch hasn’t been delayed because of the coronavirus, but things are still in flux, Microsoft’s Phil Spencer said. The safety and …
Microsoft offers free Skype video chat as Zoom’s privacy nightmare continues
Skype’s Meet Now free video calling tool could be a great alternative to Zoom as the latter is scrambling to fix a slew of security …
How hospitals may choose who lives and dies of coronavirus
Severe COVID-19 cases often require intubation and a mechanical ventilator for the patient to breathe, and he or she could be on a machine for …
Iceland’s early coronavirus testing model shows 50% of cases have no symptoms
Iceland’s coronavirus testing campaign stands out as the country started aggressive COVID-19 screening months ago. Iceland is testing all patients who are at risk or …
5 tips for using coronavirus masks (and how to make your own)
The CDC is now recommending the use of cloth masks in public settings in an attempt to reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus. Cloth …
Bill Gates risking billions on new factories for 7 coronavirus vaccine candidates
Bill Gates said in an interview with Trevor Noah that his foundation will invest billions of dollars in building factories for seven vaccine candidates for …
The FDA just approved a key coronavirus test
The FDA just approved a brand new test for the novel coronavirus which could speed up the return to normal life. The test looks for …
A 100-year-old vaccine may be able to fight the coronavirus
A coronavirus vaccine could be ready for the public in about 18 months, and even then, it might only be available for specific categories of …
Google’s creepiest Maps feature can help stop the coronavirus
Google released a new mapping resource that can help slow the spread of the novel coronavirus pandemic. The new Community Mobile Reports show anonymized location …
A phone that doesn’t exist already has one of the best displays of 2020
The OnePlus 8 launch event will take place on April 14th, but an early display performance review has leaked. Separately, OnePlus CEO confirmed the handset …
Apple just accidentally leaked its imminent iPhone 9 release
More evidence suggests the iPhone 9 release date is about to be revealed. The affordable new iPhone might be sold as iPhone SE, according to …
Doctors found a coronavirus patient who was contagious for 49 days
A COVID-19 patient from China was infectious for 49 days after having been infected with the novel coronavirus. The patient had mild symptoms that disappeared …
Doctors have discovered unusual new coronavirus symptoms
Doctors observed that the onset of neurological symptoms in some patients may be a warning sign of a novel coronavirus infection. Some COVID-19 patients have …
CDC says coronavirus transmission can occur before the onset of symptoms
A new study shows that carriers of novel coronavirus can spread the infections before the usual COVID-19 symptoms appear. The study echoes earlier findings from …
New 5GHz Intel chips and Nvidia RTX Super GPUs power massive upgrade cycle for gaming laptops
Intel unveiled a brand new version of its 10th-gen processors, the Comet Lake H-series CPUs made for gaming laptops that clock up to 5.3GHz. Nvidia …
Churchgoers in Louisiana continue to gather and risk coronavirus infection
Churchgoers in Louisiana keep attending a pastor’s service defying local orders that prevent social gatherings bigger than 10 people. The pastor says they’ll continue to …
How long should you stay in isolation after coronavirus symptoms go away?
Not all the patients fighting off an infection of the novel coronavirus will be admitted to hospitals, as many cases show mild-to-moderate symptoms that can …
The iPhone 9 might launch on the same day as the OnePlus 8 Pro
Apple’s iPhone 9 might be unveiled on April 14th, the same day when the OnePlus 8 series is expected to launch. An insider claims Apple …
Scientists could turn immune system’s response into a coronavirus cure
A team of researchers in China were able to identify strong antibodies from COVID-19 survivors that were “extremely effective” at blocking the novel coronavirus from …
Researchers finally explained the weirdest coronavirus symptom
The loss of smell may be an early warning of a novel coronavirus infection, recent reports have shown. Harvard researchers studied the genetics of the …
