OnePlus 8 Pro preorder comes with free accessories worth $120
OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro preorders come with a limited Launch Day Bundle that offers buyers free accessories worth $120. The OnePlus 8 Pro …
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.
Outside of work, you’ll catch him streaming new movies and TV shows, or training to run his next marathon.
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New Android gaming phone teases record-breaking charging speeds
Lenovo is about to launch a Legion-branded gaming phone that will support battery charging speeds of up to 90W, according to teasers. At such speeds, …
Marvel reportedly met with John Krasinski, and the internet is freaking out
The MCU Phase 4 might be on hiatus during the novel coronavirus pandemic, but Marvel is still working from home on future projects. A new …
Doctors may have discovered another life-saving coronavirus drug
A 44-year-old ER doctor in Seattle developed a life-threatening case of COVID-19 and was saved with the help of an experimental drug. The anti-inflammatory drug …
Google said to be readying a custom chip for Pixels and Chromebooks
The Pixel 5 is rumored to have a mid-range Qualcomm Snapdragon processor rather than the chip that powers the Galaxy S20. Google is reportedly looking …
Forget the Galaxy S20: The $699 OnePlus 8 5G is too good to pass up
The newly launched OnePlus 8 phones have the same high-end specs as the Galaxy S20, complete with 5G support, but they’re a lot more affordable. …
OnePlus 8 Pro and OnePlus 8 revealed: Here’s what you need to know
OnePlus just unveiled the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro, two 5G phones powered by the same Snapdragon 865 chipset found inside the Galaxy S20 …
New coronavirus mutation strain could threaten vaccine development
A novel coronavirus study says a strain of the virus from India manifested the first meaningful mutation that could hinder vaccine research. Other scientists who …
How the Apple-Google coronavirus contact tracing tech will protect your privacy
Apple and Google have devised a cross-platform application to help with coronavirus contact tracing. The app will not track users and will not share any …
Galaxy S20 trade-in deal is better than ever for older iPhone, Pixel and Galaxy phones
Samsung has quietly updated its Galaxy S20 trade-in deal, and it’s now offering more money for older devices. Handsets launch last year, like the iPhone …
How the next Apple Watch might help save coronavirus patients
Novel coronavirus complications include severe shortness of breath that might have to be treated with oxygen therapy and a ventilator. Patients who experience mild symptoms …
Here’s why Google’s Pixel 4a will be dead on arrival
Google is expected to launch a budget Pixel 4a in the coming weeks, a phone that will feature mid-range specs and will cost $399. Apple’s …
New research shows fatal side effects of potential coronavirus cure
Hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine are two of the most frequently discussed anti-COVID-19 drugs, thanks to President Trump’s repeated enthusiastic remarks about them. The anti-malaria treatment has …
Leak says AirPower could be the key to the first portless iPhone
Apple engineers are supposedly working on a new version of the AirPower, which is a crucial device for a future iPhone without ports. A YouTube …
WHO: 3 of 70 coronavirus vaccine candidates are in clinical trials
The World Health Organization listed 70 vaccine candidates for the novel coronavirus, a significant increase from the figure announced three weeks ago. The large number …
CDC: Coronavirus might travel up to 13 feet in the air
A new study published on the CDC’s coronavirus website says the SARS-CoV-2 virus can travel up to 13 feet in the air. The study showed …
This is one Apple Maps feature that Google Maps has to copy
Apple Maps will soon start showing testing locations for the novel coronavirus. Apple has an online portal where healthcare providers and other businesses can register …
iPhone 12 phones will look a lot like the iPad Pro
The iPhone 12 5G will come in four distinct sizes featuring a 2018 iPad Pro-like design, a new report says. The handsets will have flat …
A coronavirus ‘immunity passport’ could work, or it could fail spectacularly
Detecting the novel coronavirus infection isn’t the only thing healthcare professionals are interested in. It’s as important to test COVID-19 immunity to determine the actual …
First ‘Avengers 5’ details might’ve just leaked
Disney has delayed the premiere of all its MCU Phase 4 films, and some of its Disney+ TV series may be delayed as well. While …
Smoking weed puts you at greater risk during the coronavirus crisis
Weed consumption can be a risk factor for COVID-19, even if marijuana use is moderate and infrequent, doctors warn. Marijuana, like tobacco, causes an inflammatory …
Doctors estimate 1.67 million people in France may be infected with coronavirus
Estimates from a doctors’ union in France say the country might have as many as 1.67 million COVID-19 patients, not including asymptomatic coronavirus carriers. Sweden …
Researchers want to use a smart ring to predict coronavirus symptoms
The West Virginia University Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute and WVU Medicine are looking to detect novel coronavirus symptoms in healthcare workers early with the use of …
Bill Gates warns that another outbreak like coronavirus could happen soon
Bill Gates warned in an interview that a coronavirus-like outbreak can happen every 20 years or so. But thanks to the world’s slow response to …
This new drug might stop the novel coronavirus from replicating
Pfizer has a promising drug in development that targets the novel coronavirus’s ability to replicate. The new drug could help save patients experiencing mild-to-moderate COVID-19 …
Horrifying video shows how coronavirus spreads at the grocery store
Researchers in Finland created a high-tech simulation showing how tiny particles can spread in a confined space like a grocery store after a cough or …
Google’s messaging apps just got more confusing: Meet and Chat
Google rebranded two Hangouts apps that handle video conferencing and instant messaging. They’ll be known as Google Meet and Google Chat going forward. However, the …
Galaxy S20 successor might be Samsung’s first phone with a perfect design
Samsung’s Galaxy S20 successor might be Samsung’s first phone to feature a perfect all-screen design. A leaker claims the Galaxy S21 will have an under-screen …
FDA warns that Miracle Mineral Solution won’t cure coronavirus
The FDA warns that bleach won’t cure the coronavirus in a letter targeting websites that sell a form of the chemical under the name Miracle …
Expert warns obesity is a major risk factor for coronavirus patients
Obesity is a major risk factor for COVID-19 patients, France’s top epidemiologist says. Novel coronavirus patients who suffer from other medical conditions, obesity included, may …
