Facebook starts ambitious plan to unify all of its instant messenger apps
Facebook has started merging Messenger with Instagram chat, which appears to be the first step towards the unified, end-to-end, instant chat service that Facebook has …
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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There’s still ‘no evidence’ that coronavirus is being transmitted by food
Coronavirus transmission via food isn’t a risk, the World Health Organization reassure. A number of reports from New Zealand and China indicated that the coronavirus …
This new coronavirus breakthrough is key to helping determine if you’re infected
A new study provides a key detail surrounding coronavirus symptoms, the likely order in which COVID-19 signs appear in infected patients. The timeline of COVID-19 …
Here’s when Fauci thinks the coronavirus pandemic will end and life will go back to normal
People are worried that the coronavirus pandemic will prevent life from going back to normal for several months or even several years. Dr. Anthony Fauci …
CDC finally revealed how long coronavirus immunity lasts – and it looks like bad news
How long does coronavirus immunity last after infection? The CDC quietly published the first defined COVID-19 immunity period on its website. The virus is too …
The novel coronavirus might be even deadlier than 1918 Spanish flu
Coronavirus deaths might be comparable to the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic, researchers said in a new study. COVID-19 is deadlier than the regular flu that …
This revolutionary new coronavirus cure is already saving lives
A breakthrough coronavirus cure might soon be available, as researchers are studying a drug that could eliminate the virus, calm the immune response, and repair …
US officials say Russia’s coronavirus vaccine isn’t even suitable to be tested on animals
The Russian coronavirus vaccine that was approved earlier this week isn’t on WHO’s shortlist of advanced vaccines. There’s no scientific evidence to back up the …
These groundbreaking drugs will give us coronavirus immunity until vaccines are ready
Coronavirus immunity can be obtained by surviving COVID-19 or getting a vaccine, but there’s an additional way to gain limited protection against the new virus: …
Microsoft’s Surface Phone has a feature that many Android handsets lack
After revealing the Surface Duo price and release date, Microsoft made a surprising announcement regarding its new Android endeavor. The Surface Duo will receive three …
Epic invented a crisis so Fortnite fans would support its lawsuits against Apple and Google
The Fortnite bans on iPhone and Android were not surprising, as Epic Games knowingly violated the rules of the App Store and Google Play store. …
Mouthwash might be able to kill coronavirus in your mouth, but it won’t cure you
Mouthwash can stop the spread of the novel coronavirus, new research suggests, but it can’t save you from becoming infected. Lab tests involving mouthwash that …
Insider doubles down on two huge advantages Xbox Series X has over PS5
The PS5 will have a higher price tag than the Xbox Series X, a leaker claimed on Twitter, reiterating similar remarks he made on a …
Waze just added a brand new feature you’ll never want to drive without
Waze announced a new feature for its mobile app, support for contactless payments at partner gas stations in the US. Google teamed up with ExxonMobil …
CDC says a coronavirus disaster is coming this fall if people don’t start doing this
The coronavirus pandemic combined with the upcoming flu season might be “the worst fall, from a public health perspective, we’ve ever had.” CDC Director Robert …
A brand new Apple service just leaked that’s set to debut with the iPhone 12
The iPhone 12 launch event in October will introduce a brand new Apple product, the “Apple One” bundle that will include subscriptions to various Apple …
Leaker tells us when the iPhone 12 will be released
Apple confirmed the iPhone 12 release date delay rumors a few weeks ago when it said the new handsets would launch a few weeks later …
Google’s mysterious OS that might replace Android just reached a new milestone
Google’s mysterious Fuchsia operating system might one day replace Android on smartphones and run on other devices, including laptops, tablets, and smart home gadgets. While …
Waze just got another cool new feature that Google Maps needs to steal
Waze just got a new safety feature that will work globally on both Android and iPhone. Waze maps will now display railroad crossing warnings, prompting …
A breakthrough antiviral inhaler might block coronavirus infections
A breakthrough coronavirus cure may have been discovered, an antiviral nasal spray that would be easy to administer. The compound in the aerosol would act …
New Zealand’s first coronavirus cases in months may have come from food packaging
The coronavirus may have spread to New Zealand through frozen food packaging, health officials think. The country registered its first four cases in over 100 …
Dr. Fauci warns of a potential coronavirus nightmare scenario in the coming months
The convergence of the coronavirus pandemic and the flu could lead to “a very difficult time” for America if safety measures aren’t enforced uniformly, Dr. …
Scientists just proved the worst thing about the coronavirus… again
We continue to see more and more conclusive proof that the novel coronavirus spreads through the air. Airborne COVID-19 transmission happens via tiny droplets and …
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 …
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 …
