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 …
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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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 …
Children aren’t immune to coronavirus – everything you need to know
The novel coronavirus is particularly harmful to older patients and those people who suffer from preexisting medical conditions, but children can also get COVID-19, whether …
WHO to launch coronavirus app for iPhone and Android
The World Health Organization will release an official coronavirus information app for iPhone, Android, and the web. The WHO MyHealth app will launch on March …
Very good boys are being trained to sniff out coronavirus cases
Coronavirus testing might look a lot different in crowded areas if this trial project is successful: Scientists from the UK are looking to see if …
This coronavirus test will let us know when we can go back to normal
The novel coronavirus outbreak can be controlled with strict social distancing measures combined with extensive testing that maps out the severity of the outbreak. A …
Fascinating video shows exactly how the coronavirus kills you
A new video shows exactly how the novel coronavirus attacks the lungs in people infected with COVID-19, and how it can eventually kill the host. …
Apple just launched a coronavirus app and screening tool
Apple released a COVID-19 information website in cooperation with the CDC, the White House, and FEMA that provides details about the novel coronavirus infection. The …
Coronavirus kills teen denied treatment for not having health insurance
A 17-year-old boy died of septic shock from COVID-19 complications after being denied care because he didn’t have health insurance. The teen didn’t suffer from …
This is how Verily’s drive-through coronavirus testing works
Google sister-company Verily is conducting a limited coronavirus testing project in the Bay area. Verily released a new video to help illustrate the simplicity of …
Apple to launch multiple Macs with ARM processors next year, insider says
Apple will launch several MacBooks and Macs based on its own custom ARM chips in 2021, a trusted insider says. The A-series chips that power …
500,000 coronavirus tests a week are helping Germany keep the death toll in check
Germany had more than 41,000 registered coronavirus cases as of Thursday afternoon local time, which makes it the world’s fifth-largest host of COVID-19 patients. The …
Hospitals might have to stop trying to resuscitate coronavirus patients who code
Hospitals are already discussing new resuscitation protocols for critical COVID-19 patients who might experience cardiac arrest as their case worsens. Some healthcare professionals are looking …
Can food give you coronavirus? Here’s what you need to know
The novel coronavirus can survive on plenty of surfaces but there’s no evidence it can infect people who ingest food that might contain SARS-CoV-2 droplets. …
Summer heat won’t magically stop the coronavirus outbreak
The novel coronavirus outbreak won’t slow down during the summer, the European CDC warns, unless social distancing measures are kept in place to reduce transmission …
The Huawei P40 series is official: Exciting new design and class-leading cameras
Huawei unveiled its brand new P40 flagship series during an online-only media event, and the series includes three devices: The Huawei P40, P40 Pro, and …
Google Maps listings will display ‘temporarily closed’ warning during coronavirus outbreak
Google Maps now lets business owners update their listings with ‘temporarily closed’ warnings. The feature can be very helpful when planning trips to stores during …
Notchless iPhone 12 supposedly spotted in iOS 14 code
The iPhone 12 series is widely expected to feature a new design, although the handsets will likely feature displays with notches at the top, housing …
iPhone screen mirroring is now supported on some Dell laptops
New Dell laptops can mirror the iPhone’s screen with the help of the new Dell Mobile Connect app. Announced at CES 2020, the app also …
New rapid coronavirus test kit would give an instant diagnosis at home
Researchers from the UK have developed a smartphone-connected coronavirus testing device that can be used at home for a fast diagnosis. The COVID-19 test kit …
Coronavirus vaccine researchers just delivered some great news
Scientists studying the genetics of the novel coronavirus are hopeful that a vaccine can have long-lasting effects, as the virus isn’t mutating as much as …
Why the coronavirus is killing more men than women
The novel coronavirus pandemic leads to severe COVID-19 in some patients, with men being more likely to die than women. Available data suggests that lifestyle …
Florida coronavirus patient thinks last-minute hydroxychloroquine therapy saved his life
A novel coronavirus patient in serious condition thinks a last-minute hydroxychloroquine treatment saved his life. The anti-malarial drug made the news in recent days following …
iPhone 12 release might be delayed until November
The iPhone 12 leaks and renders that appeared online lately might not show the real thing, a leaker says, as the phone’s design hasn’t been …
All of India is under complete coronavirus lockdown
India, the world’s second-most populous country after China, has gone into a complete lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic. Everything except for essential services, including …
Google’s decision to ruin the Pixel 5 might have a good explanation
Google’s Pixel 5, which is set to launch this fall, will not have the same high-end processor as the Galaxy S20 and other Android flagships, …
Coronavirus vaccine might be ready for healthcare workers this fall
Coronavirus vaccine developer Moderna said the mRNA-1273 drug that’s currently in the clinical trials phase might be ready to be deployed as soon as this …
2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics postponed to next year due to coronavirus
The 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics have been postponed to next year, just as reports said earlier this week. Mounting fears over the coronavirus pandemic have …
CDC found coronavirus traces on surfaces that lasted 17 days, but don’t panic
A new coronavirus study from the CDC shows that traces of the novel coronavirus can last on surfaces for even longer periods of time than …
A man just killed himself trying to prevent coronavirus infection
Drugs that treat malaria and other medical conditions, including chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine, have seen a surge in popularity after they were described by President Trump …
