Here’s how long coronavirus patients are contagious, according to multple studies
The coronavirus recovery time might not coincide with the period a COVID-19 patient is still contagious, a new study indicates. Researchers from Singapore say a …
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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Android is finally copying one of the best things about iMessage on the iPhone
Google Messages end-to-end encryption support might be coming soon, leaked code from an internal build of the RCS instant messaging app indicates. Google’s iMessage rival …
Brand new jailbreak can ‘unlock’ any iPhone or iPad
The iPhone jailbreak community has a new tool at its disposal that will unlock any iPhone or iPad running any iOS version from iOS 11 …
Research proves how ridiculous it is to compare coronavirus to the flu
A coronavirus-flu comparison of lung tissue from people who died of both diseases shows that COVID-19 is significantly worse than the flu. The novel coronavirus …
Terrifying black light videos show how easy it is to catch coronavirus
A new study looking at the novel coronavirus on surfaces shows the importance of PPE for frontliners caring for COVID-19 patients. Researchers used black light …
China has a vaccine candidate that can kill the coronavirus in humans
Coronavirus vaccine candidate Ad5-nCoV from Chinese pharmaceutical company CanSino is both safe and effective, according to the results of a Phase 1 clinical trial. Researchers …
Doctors might already know which drugs can kill the coronavirus
Researchers looking for a coronavirus cure have figured out how the new pathogen interferes with the immune response once it infects cells. The doctors showed …
Cancer drug that worked on Zika and Ebola might stop coronavirus
Coronavirus treatment options could include a cancer drug that showed antiviral activity against Zika and Ebola. BerGenBio’s bemcentinib is currently in Phase 2 clinical trials …
Trump’s beloved hydroxychloroquine actually makes coronavirus worse
Controversial coronavirus drug hydroxychloroquine has been featured in news reports extensively in the last couple of months, mostly thanks to President Trump’s high opinion of …
Dr. Fauci has some good news about a coronavirus vaccine
Dr. Anthony Fauci said that he’s “cautiously optimistic” about the coronavirus vaccine Moderna is working on. The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) …
Google Maps just got a feature every navigation app should steal
A new Google Maps accessibility feature called Accessible Places will be available to users in Australia, Japan, UK, and the US. The feature will display …
Pixel 5 release date reportedly delayed
The Pixel 5 release date has been postponed due to “market conditions,” a leaker said on Twitter. The same person said the Pixel 4a will …
Facebook Messenger’s new security features should protect you from scammers
New Facebook Messenger security features will improve protections for minors as well as adults when it comes to unwanted chat requests. Facebook developed new safety …
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 …
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 …
