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 …
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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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 …
An erectile dysfunction drug might improve critical coronavirus cases
The FDA approved a coronavirus trial of a drug that’s used to treat erectile dysfunction, among other things. The drug showed promise in treating ARDS, …
This is the best Galaxy S20 deal you can get right now
Samsung launched a new Galaxy S20 promo that effectively reduces the price of all Galaxy S20 phones by 50%. Samsung is offering buyers a 50% …
AI tool finds 3 coronavirus signs that often lead to a severe case
Most coronavirus cases are mild or moderate, and some people might not even experience any symptoms before they recover from COVID-19. The elderly and those …
Some coronavirus patients are still testing positive after recovering
More cases have been reported of coronavirus survivors testing positive after recovery. It’s still unclear whether these patients are contagious, as doctors can’t explain why …
‘Black Widow’ might debut online instead of in theaters
Black Widow is one of Disney’s biggest 2020 blockbusters, but the film’s release date has been postponed because of the novel coronavirus outbreak. The film …
Coronavirus study says patients may be contagious for days after symptoms disappear
A new study looking at the contagiousness of hospitalized coronavirus patients says they may be infectious even after the symptoms disappear. The limited study advises …
It looks like Apple is about to launch the iPhone 9
Apple’s iPhone 9 might launch as soon as this week, according to an accessory leak from Best Buy. Retailers that received purported iPhone 9 protective …
Microsoft Family Safety app will be included in the rebranded Office 365 subscription
Microsoft rebranded the popular Office 365 productivity subscription to Microsoft 365 while keeping the same pricing structure in place. Microsoft 365 accounts will get additional …
Coronavirus transmission video shows why we should all be wearing masks
Coronavirus transmission research from Japan says micro-droplets that linger in the air after a cough or during conversation may carry the virus. Talking to someone …
FDA approves new 5-minute coronavirus test
The FDA approved a fast coronavirus test that can provide a positive result in 5 minutes and a negative one in 13 minutes. The Abbott …
A cat just tested positive for coronavirus
A cat in Belgium was confirmed COVID-19 positive after showing several symptoms, including diarrhea, vomiting, and trouble breathing. The cat probably contracted the infection from …
PS5 price is still a mystery, but you can already place a preorder
Sony didn’t disclose the PS5 price during its PlayStation 5 hardware announcement a few days ago. Retailers from Denmark and Canada have PlayStation 5 preorder pages …
Is it safe to shop for food during the coronavirus pandemic?
Shopping for food and even ordering online can be stressful at this time, as the novel coronavirus outbreak is out of control in many countries …
FDA authorizes chloroquine for use in treating coronavirus
The FDA issued an emergency authorization of anti-malaria drugs for coronavirus treatment, as a vaccine is at least a year away. Chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine were …
We should all be wearing masks, China CDC director says
The general director of the Chinse CDC said in an interview that the biggest mistake Europe and US are making when dealing with the novel …
The Astro Slide is a 5G PDA that runs Android 10 and Linux
The Astro Slide 5G is a novel smartphone concept that can dual-boot Android and Linux and features a unique slide-out full QWERTY keyboard. Thanks to …
