Sony is giving two PS4 games away for free to keep you inside
Sony Interactive Entertainment announced the two-part Play At Home initiative on April 14th. The first part of the initiative is giving away free games to …
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49ers’ Super Bowl loss might have saved people from coronavirus
The San Francisco 49ers loss to the Kansas City Chiefs during this year’s Super Bowl game back in February had an unintended consequence that’s actually …
Scientists say social distancing could be part of our lives until 2022
Harvard researchers say we could be dealing with social distancing for years depending on how the coronavirus pandemic unfolds. We may be forced to adopt …
Sling is offering live TV for free from 5PM to midnight every night
Sling’s new Happy Hour Across America program offers free live TV channels from 5PM to midnight. 50+ live channels, 50,000+ on-demand movies and shows, and …
Doctors may have discovered another life-saving coronavirus drug
A 44-year-old ER doctor in Seattle developed a life-threatening case of COVID-19 and was saved with the help of an experimental drug. The anti-inflammatory drug …
Google and Stanford make interactive coronavirus maps for journalists
A coronavirus map from Google and Stanford makes it easy to visualize the severity of coronavirus outbreaks in specific areas across the U.S. These coronavirus …
Man checking for stimulus payment finds $8.2 million in his account
An Indiana man’s bank account showed a balance of $8.2 million after his government stimulus payment was deposited. The man, Charles Calvin, had to wait …
Kit is Facebook’s experimental new messaging app for Apple Watch
Apple Watch owners now have a new app that lets them keep in touch with their closest contacts via Facebook Messenger. It’s a new app …
Movie theaters are planning to start opening back up by late July
Movie theaters like AMC have been closed for almost a month due to the coronavirus. Movie theaters may re-open at the end of July in …
If coronavirus delays the NFL, a third of cable subscribers say they’ll cancel
ESPN’s ratings are down in a major way right now, thanks to the fact that the coronavirus pandemic means no professional sports games are being …
Google said to be readying a custom chip for Pixels and Chromebooks
The Pixel 5 is rumored to have a mid-range Qualcomm Snapdragon processor rather than the chip that powers the Galaxy S20. Google is reportedly looking …
Your coronavirus stimulus check could be swiped by debt collectors
Coronavirus stimulus checks are now being deposited in bank accounts across America. Millions of Americans will receive these payments, but there are exceptions to this …
iPhone owners are much more likely to be targeted by phishing scams
Web phishing attacks are on the rise, and thanks to brand loyalty and especially iPhone fans, attempts to scam Apple consumers are among the most …
Forget the Galaxy S20: The $699 OnePlus 8 5G is too good to pass up
The newly launched OnePlus 8 phones have the same high-end specs as the Galaxy S20, complete with 5G support, but they’re a lot more affordable. …
OnePlus 8 Pro and OnePlus 8 revealed: Here’s what you need to know
OnePlus just unveiled the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro, two 5G phones powered by the same Snapdragon 865 chipset found inside the Galaxy S20 …
New coronavirus mutation strain could threaten vaccine development
A novel coronavirus study says a strain of the virus from India manifested the first meaningful mutation that could hinder vaccine research. Other scientists who …
OnePlus 8 Pro launch event: Watch the live stream right here
OnePlus will reveal its OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro flagship phones on Tuesday, March 14th. 120 Hz Fluid Display, wireless charging support, and Snapdragon …
Couple slapped with $3,300 lockdown violation fine over old vacation photos
An Australian couple was hit with a massive fine for violating lockdown, but they never actually left their homes. The couple posted vacation photos taken …
Nintendo Switch update adds features we’ve wanted since launch
Nintendo released the 10.0.0 system update for the Switch on Monday, April 13th. Nintendo Switch system update 10.0.0 adds several new features, including the ability …
Woot! is blowing out smart devices for your home to help you enjoy your time inside
Staying inside during this time, if you can, is a vital way to spend your day. What you’re probably realizing about your surroundings is that …
How the Apple-Google coronavirus contact tracing tech will protect your privacy
Apple and Google have devised a cross-platform application to help with coronavirus contact tracing. The app will not track users and will not share any …
Galaxy S20 trade-in deal is better than ever for older iPhone, Pixel and Galaxy phones
Samsung has quietly updated its Galaxy S20 trade-in deal, and it’s now offering more money for older devices. Handsets launch last year, like the iPhone …
NASA’s new Mars rover has ridiculous vision
NASA’s Perseverance rover is equipped with a suite of imaging tools that will help it navigate and study the landscape of Mars. A total of …
How the next Apple Watch might help save coronavirus patients
Novel coronavirus complications include severe shortness of breath that might have to be treated with oxygen therapy and a ventilator. Patients who experience mild symptoms …
Hubble spies distant galaxy bursting with baby stars
Hubble snapped a gorgeous image of a distant galaxy called NGC 2906. NGC 2906 has an abundance of massive young stars that shine brightly as …
NASA’s asteroid probe is rehearsing for its most dangerous move yet
NASA’s OSIRIS-REx asteroid probe is about to perform its most daring maneuver yet. In a rehearsal for the sample-gathering act planned for later this year, …
Here’s why Google’s Pixel 4a will be dead on arrival
Google is expected to launch a budget Pixel 4a in the coming weeks, a phone that will feature mid-range specs and will cost $399. Apple’s …
AMC Theaters will likely file for bankruptcy due to the coronavirus
AMC Theaters may file for bankruptcy on account of the coronavirus. AMC Theaters have been closed since mid-March and may remain closed well into June. …
Poll: Roughly 1 in 3 Americans think the coronavirus was made in a lab
Where did the coronavirus come from? A new Pew poll finds that roughly 1 in 3 Americans think it doesn’t have a natural origin — …
New research shows fatal side effects of potential coronavirus cure
Hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine are two of the most frequently discussed anti-COVID-19 drugs, thanks to President Trump’s repeated enthusiastic remarks about them. The anti-malaria treatment has …
