Pixel 4a specs leak in full weeks ahead of launch
Google is expected to launch the new Pixel 4a budget phone in the coming weeks, and a new report reveals the handset’s rumored specs. The …
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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Scientists warn that Trump is wrong: Warm weather won’t kill coronavirus
Members of the National Academy of Sciences committee sent a letter to the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy warning the administration that …
The CDC just changed key info about hydroxychloroquine on its coronavirus site
The CDC corrected a page on its website that detailed therapeutic options for the novel coronavirus disease. A previous version included the actual dosage of …
LG just said a whole lot of nothing about its mysterious new phone
LG announced a few design details about a brand new phone that has no name or release date. It’s unclear whether the new design will …
Microsoft’s dual-screen Surface Neo laptop isn’t coming this year
Microsoft’s dual-screen Surface Neo laptop is not going to launch in 2020, a new report says. Instead, Microsoft will focus on delivering Windows 10X on …
This is the coronavirus vaccine study that anti-vaxxers need to see
A new study says there is a direct correlation between mandatory anti-tuberculosis vaccine campaigns and the COVID-19 fatality rate. People in countries that have mandatory …
CDC to ease back-to-work rules for people who self-isolate after coronavirus contact
The CDC is expected to issue new back-to-work guidelines for essential personnel who may have been self-isolating at home after coming in contact with a …
Doctors just uncovered another unusual coronavirus symptom
Unusual coronavirus symptoms keep piling up if the empirical findings of a French organization of dermatologists are to be believed. Skin issues, including frostbite-like manifestations, …
A game-changing coronavirus drug is already here
The world is racing to develop a vaccine for the novel coronavirus infection, but the first approved candidates likely won’t be ready for widespread use …
Doctors don’t understand this mysterious condition that kills coronavirus patients
Doctors treating coronavirus patients have been trying to figure out the immune system’s “cytokine storm” that can kill COVID-19 patients. These “storms” can occur suddenly, …
The PS5’s new controller might confirm an exciting PlayStation 5 feature
The brand new DualSense controller for the PlayStation 5 comes with a feature that seems to confirm a series of PS5 rumors based on Sony …
How to add a PIN to a Netflix profile and make sure it actually works
Netflix’s new parental controls include the option of locking down profiles with 4-digit PINs. Setting up a PIN is very easy and can be a …
Germany wants to track coronavirus outbreaks with smartwatches
Germany is looking to analyze data from smartwatches and fitness devices to track the emergence of new coronavirus outbreaks in the country. Pulse, temperature, and …
Doctors think coronavirus can attack the heart directly
Doctors think the novel coronavirus might affect the heart directly in some COVID-19 patients. The virus might be damaging the heart even in patients who …
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 …
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 …
