Breakthrough coronavirus drug may treat and even prevent infections
A coronavirus drug breakthrough has been able to both treat and prevent COVID-19 infections in early tests, and it could be a huge development before …
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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Sony confirmed the cheaper PS5 everyone’s been begging for
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Android 11 beta features a brand new notification system that splits notifications into three categories, including a group that collects all chat notifications. Called Conversations, …
Harvard expert expects another 100,000 coronavirus deaths in the US by September
Coronavirus stats for the United States are still far from reassuring, a Harvard health expert said. Dr. Ashish Jha estimates that America could register 200,000 …
Dr. Fauci delivered more good news about coronavirus vaccines
Three separate coronavirus vaccine Phase 3 trials will run in the US this summer, under government supervision. Dr. Anthony Fauci confirmed that the government will …
Insider says there’s a $399 Xbox Series S coming soon, but there’s bad news too
The Xbox Series X price will not be lower than the PS5 if a leaker’s newest tweets are to be believed. Series X will reportedly …
A popular leaker just answered all our most pressing PS5 questions
“The PS5 price, release date, and design are still big secrets that Sony might not be ready to reveal, but a leaker claims they have …
More studies say Trump’s beloved hydroxychloroquine can’t treat coronavirus
More coronavirus hydroxychloroquine study results are coming in, and they all seem to confirm previous research. The virus is not effective at treating COVID-19 patients, …
Marvel insider says the most popular X-Men hero will join the Avengers
The upcoming MCU Phase 4 Marvel movies will not include any standalone X-Men or Fantastic Four films even though they have characters that Disney now …
It sure looks like Amazon leaked Sony’s PS5 price in a major market
The PS5 price is one of the most important secrets at Sony right now, and it’s unlikely that the company will reveal it during its …
Doctors tore apart the controversial study that says coronavirus is man-made
A recent study promoted by a former director of MI6 claimed that the coronavirus pandemic’s real origin is a Wuhan lab, but virologists say the …
Doctors are mixing a new drug with Coca Cola to help cure coronavirus patients
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We have some bad news about Sony’s big PS5 event this week
Gamers waiting for more official PS5 news will not be happy to hear rumors that claim the company won’t unveil the console’s design during the …
Galaxy Note 20 will have a huge design change no one expected, leaker says
A new Galaxy Note 20 rumor claims the phone will feature flat displays instead of the iconic curved edge screen Samsung introduced a few years …
Coronavirus vaccine maker is also developing a promising COVID-19 drug
A brand new type of coronavirus treatment is gaining more traction among researchers: Monoclonal antibody therapies that can be used to treat COVID-19 patients and …
Galaxy Fold 2 won’t have the one new feature you really wanted
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Coronavirus lockdowns prevented 530 million infections, study says
America’s coronavirus caseload would have been much worse without restrictive social distancing measures, a new study says. Lockdown policies prevented 530 million infections in six …
You have to listen to Google Meet’s amazing noise cancelling tool for video calls
The Google Meet voice cancellation that Google announced a few weeks ago is finally rolling out to some G Suite users. Google explains that its …
New coronavirus study changes everything we thought we knew about the Wuhan outbreak
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Samsung will soon launch an exciting new Galaxy S20+ model you might not be able to get
The Galaxy S20+ is about to come in a very special edition version, as Samsung partnered with Korean pop group BTS to launch a BTS-branded …
Microsoft changes Xbox Series X launch plans for the year of the pandemic
The Xbox Series X price and release date remain a mystery, as Microsoft isn’t ready to share those details. Xbox chief Phil Spencer is acutely …
Fauci criticizes China’s lack of transparency about coronavirus transmission
Dr. Anthony Fauci addressed the early coronavirus outbreak in China in a new interview, criticizing the country’s lack of transparency at the time. The infectious …
The first smartphone with a perfect design might be coming soon
The first smartphone with a perfect design might launch sooner than we thought, a teaser from a Chinese display maker indicates. Visionox posted a short …
The number of new coronavirus cases is rising faster than ever
The map of the coronavirus spread shows that transmission is worsening globally, even though regions in Europe and the US have started reopening their economies …
We’re running out of the only coronavirus drug that works
The only effective coronavirus treatment approved for standard care so far will run out at the end of this month, the US government said. Our …
CDC says Americans are gargling with bleach to prevent coronavirus infections
Coronavirus disinfectants and cleaners should not be used on or in the human body in an attempt to prevent COVID-19. A new CDC study says …
OnePlus Z specs, price, and release date might’ve leaked
The specs of the more affordable OnePlus Z phone have been leaked by two different sources, but they’re yet to be confirmed. The cheaper OnePlus …
