Study says blood type may determine the severity of coronavirus cases
Coronavirus symptoms will be somewhat minor for most people, but some patients will experience a more severe version of COVID-19 that can lead to respiratory …
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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Massive coronavirus study that said hydroxychloroquine doesn’t work has been retracted
Two coronavirus drug research papers that were published recently have been withdrawn by some of the co-authors of the studies, as the validity of the …
A new type of drug neutralized the coronavirus in lab tests
Some of the researchers devising coronavirus treatments are creating therapies based on artificial antibodies that can neutralize SARS-CoV-2 and prevent infection. Sorrento is one of …
Fauci says vaccine manufacturing will start before we know if the drugs work
Dr. Anthony Fauci’s latest vaccine comments revealed that vaccine candidates will enter production before the research is done. The infectious disease expert explained that vaccine …
CDC says tear gassing protesters can spread coronavirus
Tear gas used on protesters might be a risk factor for the spread of the novel coronavirus, the CDC director warns. Riot control agents like …
This might be the real reason why the PS5 dev kit has such a wild design
The PS5 news that you were waiting for has been delayed due to the ongoing protests in the US, but Sony will hold an event …
The first phones that can check your temperature are here
Screening for coronavirus symptoms like fever is a simple solution that authorities can enforce as they open local economies. Fever checks could help with early …
The drug Trump says he took for coronavirus doesn’t actually prevent infection
Trump’s favorite hydroxychloroquine-zinc combo for treating the novel coronavirus disease can’t actually prevent infection. A new study indicates that patients who took hydroxychloroquine after being …
WHO resumes hydroxychloroquine trials in light of study controversy
Coronavirus treatment trials that include hydroxychloroquine will continue following a massive research controversy, the World Health Organization announced. The hydroxychloroquine arm of the COVID-19 Solidarity …
WHO says coronavirus hasn’t mutated to become more dangerous or lethal
The map of the novel coronavirus pandemic has seen another large shift, with Brazil becoming the new COVID-19 epicenter. The virus hasn’t lost its strength, …
Former MI6 director says coronavirus is an ‘accident’ from a Chinese lab
Researchers have penned two new studies that say the novel coronavirus was created in a lab in Wuhan, China. They claim that the virus received …
Android 11 will make installing unknown apps more annoying
Early Android 11 beta users have discovered that installing apps from unknown sources will be slightly more annoying going further. The sideloaded apps will crash …
Signal messaging app will now blur people’s faces during protests
Signal app downloads have increased significantly in the United States, as protesters have been looking for end-to-end encrypted chat apps to secure their communications. Signal …
Waze rolls out new features to keep you safe during the pandemic
Waze announced new features that should help users during the coronavirus health crisis. The Waze app will now display stores that support drive-thru and curbside, …
Asymptomatic people can spread coronavirus for more than a week, study says
People who aren’t showing symptoms of coronavirus but have been infected are still contagious, a new study from China says. Asymptomatic people experience a much …
Forget iPhone 12, it’s this leaked OnePlus phone that will crush the Pixel 5
Google’s Pixel 5 specs will be underwhelming, as Google is rumored to skip the best new processor available to Android device makers in favor of …
Fauci just confirmed the bad coronavirus vaccine news we’ve been dreading
Dr. Anthony Fauci made new coronavirus vaccine comments addressing coronavirus immunity concerns. The expert said that the drugs that are in development might only provide …
Google just banned an Indian app that helps remove Chinese apps from your phone
Remove China Apps, a popular app made in India was just pulled from the Google Play Store for violating Google’s Deceptive Behavior Policy. The move …
Insider says Marvel and Sony are working on a new Spider-Man deal
Will Marvel movies beyond Spider-Man 3 and a future Avengers film feature Peter Parker? An MCU insider has good news for fans wondering about Spidey’s …
Fauci just criticized vaccine maker Moderna for doing the same thing he did
The first novel coronavirus vaccine that reached human trials in the US comes from Moderna. It’s an mRNA drug that shows promise, according to an …
The Air Force has a bomb detector that can sniff out life-threatening coronavirus cases
Early detection of severe coronavirus symptoms could help doctors better prepare therapies for patients at risk of developing respiratory complications. The Air Force Research Laboratory …
A new Ebola outbreak is sweeping Congo despite coronavirus lockdown
Congo reported a new Ebola outbreak that has already killed five people and infected at least two more in the western part of the region. …
Big leak shows all four new iPhone 12 designs with a small surprise
A series of iPhone 12 leaks have already revealed the design, main features, and price of the upcoming iPhone flagships. The iPhone 12 release date …
iOS 14 will maintain a huge advantage over Android
The iOS 14 update will work on all the iPhones that can run iOS 13, a new leak claims. If the iOS 14 rumor is …
Chris Evans says he’s done with Captain America
The main Avengers timeline will continue after Endgame without three important heroes: Black Widow, Iron Man, and the original Captain America. There have been some …
New study shows remdesivir works in coronavirus therapy, but it might not be enough
Data from a new coronavirus drug trial shows that a 5-day course of remdesivir therapy is more effective than standard care, and works just as …
Top Italian doctor claims that the coronavirus is disappearing
Italy has seen an improvement in coronavirus statistics over the past few weeks, as the curve has been flattened significantly. The country is opening up …
A drug that provides temporary coronavirus immunity started human trials
Companies working on brand new coronavirus drugs meant to treat COVID-19 and provide limited immunity are approaching human trials. Monoclonal antibodies are artificially grown antibodies …
How coronavirus is hurting people even if they don’t catch the disease
Two new studies show that the novel coronavirus is impacting mental health as well because of two separate side-effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Millions of …
This wallpaper image might crash your Android, so avoid it all costs
An Android wallpaper is enough to crash handsets made by Samsung and other handset makers, and that’s thanks to an improper Google color profile. The …
