Huawei just confirmed it will replace Android with a new operating system
Huawei announced during its developer conference on Thursday that its HarmonyOS operating system will run on phones as soon as next year. Harmony will run …
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Coronavirus can survive on chilled salmon for eight days, study claims
The novel coronavirus can survive on chilled salmon for eight days, according to a new study from China. The research follows recent coronavirus outbreaks in …
Scientists find hummingbirds practically freeze themselves at night
Hummingbirds enter a state of semi-hibernation at night called torpor, and researchers studied them closely. The birds are able to reduce their body temperature to …
This might be the scariest coronavirus symptom of all
The coronavirus can cause a range of severe flu-like symptoms that can often leave victims in extreme pain and discomfort. One doctor recently said that …
Why is this asteroid sending parts of itself into space?
NASA’s OSIRIS-REx asteroid probe has spotted the asteroid Bennu flinging pieces of its own surface into space. These “particle ejection events” happen all the time, …
Tiffany Haddish got coronavirus, then interviewed Dr. Fauci about it
Dr. Anthony Fauci recently sat down with actress and comedian Tiffany Haddish (virtually, of course), for an informal conversation about the COVID-19 pandemic that touched …
There’s a simple way to get seagulls to leave your food alone
A study has demonstrated that seagulls are able to monitor human eye direction when coming in for a bite of food. Both juvenile and adult …
Experts warn that a huge coronavirus wave could arrive as early as mid-October
With the U.S. still struggling to decrease the rate of new coronavirus infections, experts believe a second wave is poised to arrive in mid-October. Keeping …
China’s most recent space launch almost ended in tragedy
China’s most recent space launch almost ended very, very badly, as a rocket booster tumbled back down to Earth near a school. A huge plume …
Nintendo is reportedly telling developers to make Switch games ‘4K-ready’
Nintendo Switch Pro rumors persist as Nintendo reportedly tells developers to make their games “4K-ready” for a new model with upgraded resolution. Nintendo is boosting …
Post-coronavirus syndrome affecting children might be worse than we thought
The novel coronavirus can cause a mysterious syndrome in some children that present itself a few weeks after a COVID-19 infection. Known as multisystem inflammatory syndrome …
A farmer planted 2 million sunflowers to make 2020 a little less terrible
A Wisconsin farmer decided to plant flowers over 22 acres of land in the hopes of spreading some cheer in a terrible year. Scott Thompson …
One leading coronavirus vaccine might be ready next month
One of the most promising novel coronavirus vaccine candidates might complete the Phase 3 stage of clinical trials as soon as next month, and the …
Motorola’s foldable Razr 5G coming this fall with upgraded specs and design
Motorola has announced a new version of the foldable Razr with 5G support and upgraded specs. One of the key improvements of the new Razr …
Here’s how the coronavirus might ‘kill’ the flu this winter
Health officials are worried about the imminent coronavirus-flu “twindemic” that will impact several countries in the coming months, advising people to continue to respect safety …
Apple just released iOS 14 beta 8 and iPadOS 14 beta 8 to developers
Apple rolled out iOS 14 beta 8 and iPadOS 14 beta 8 for developers on Wednesday. Now that public betas are rolling out as well, …
Dyson V11 Outsize is a crazy new cordless vacuum you’ve never heard of, and it’s on Amazon for the first time
Dyson is widely regarded as the world’s top vacuum manufacturer, especially where cordless vacuums are concerned. Everyone knows that, of course, but you might not …
The number of children in the US who have been diagnosed with the coronavirus floored me
The American Academy of Pediatrics has provided a coronavirus update showing how many children have been diagnosed in the US with COVID-19 so far during …
You won’t believe these two Instant Pot deals we just found on Amazon
Heading into the fall season, there’s nothing as popular as Instant Pots as people look to refresh their kitchen arsenals ahead of the holidays. Today, …
Netflix’s October 2020 lineup is massive – here’s a sneak peek at 31 new movies and shows
October is shaping up to be a massive month for Netflix. The streaming giant hasn’t yet announced its full lineup of releases for October, but …
One of the most promising coronavirus vaccine trials was halted due to a serious adverse reaction
AstraZeneca confirmed that the Oxford vaccine’s Phase 3 trial was paused as it investigates the matter to determine what caused a serious adverse reaction in …
Xbox Series X launches on November 10th for $499
Xbox Series X will launch on November 10th for $499, Microsoft announced on Wednesday. Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S preorders will open on …
Waze just got an incredibly useful Google Maps feature
Google owns two of the most popular navigation apps on Android and iPhone, Waze and Google Maps, and the company has been working on bridging …
Is Google growing tired of Android?
Google just released the final version of Android 11, which can be installed on Pixel phones and a few select Android handsets from several Chinese …
Epic’s legal battle with Apple over ‘Fortnite’ could prove to be costly
Apple kicked Fortnite off the App Store last month after Epic Games allowed users to make direct payments for in-game transactions. Some have estimated that …
Researchers sent mice to space and they came back super buff
Mice sent to the International Space Station returned with more muscle than they had when they arrived thanks to a new treatment. Muscle loss in …
Make sure you don’t have any of these 6 sketchy Android apps on your phone
A new batch of malware-laced Android apps has been found by security researchers and subsequently booted from the Google Play Store. The apps were infected …
After searching 10 million stars for signs of life, researchers find nothing
Scientists using a powerful radio telescope array scanned over 10 million stars in the hunt for technological signatures that would indicate the presence of intelligent …
Microsoft’s aggressive Xbox Series S pricing puts Sony at a disadvantage
Microsoft has announced that the Xbox Series S will launch on November 10th for $299. The Xbox Series S isn’t quite as powerful as the …
Disney accused of forcing staff with COVID-19 to work
A new report alleges that Disney’s park in California — which is holding an event called “Downtown Disney” — is a coronavirus hotspot. Workers are …
