Wind might make coronavirus even more dangerous – here’s how
New research indicates that coronavirus transmission through the air might be enhanced by windy conditions, which could transport droplets well over 6 feet. The novel …
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Netflix is going to start automatically canceling inactive accounts
Paying for a Netflix account has been an indispensable entertainment option for millions of peoples’ peace of mind during the coronavirus pandemic, when everyone has …
US secures 300M doses of coronavirus vaccine candidate from Oxford
The coronavirus vaccine race delivers more promising news, as the US invested $1.2 billion to speed up development and secure 300 million doses for the …
These plant-based bottles could mean the end of plastic waste
A new plastic alternative made of plant sugars could replace traditional bottles while being more environmentally-friendly. The bottles, which were developed by a company called …
A common drug that costs $25 a month may save coronavirus patients’ lives
A common blood pressure drug that’s been used by millions of people might reduce the risk in coronavirus patients of severe respiratory complications that can …
Stimulus checks are great, but a new idea would give everyone $10,000 in credit card debt relief
The toll from the coronavirus pandemic is, sadly, continuing to get worse in the US — with another 2.4 million Americans having filed for unemployment …
Google’s Pixel 4a release date may be delayed yet again
Google is currently planning to announce the Pixel 4a on July 13th, according to leaker Jon Prosser. The Pixel 4a was initially expected to make …
This is the best coronavirus news we’ve seen all month
Two new coronavirus studies prove that COVID-19 immunity can be obtained either via direct exposure to SARS-CoV-2 or via a vaccine. Researchers have used rhesus …
Coronavirus second wave: This site tells you if it’s too soon for your state to reopen
Coronavirus cases are still on the upswing in the US, which remains one of the global hotspots of the COVID-19 virus that’s infected more than …
Netflix new releases for June 2020: Everything coming and going
Netflix just shared its list of arrivals and departures for the month of June 2020. Some of the notable additions to Netflix next month include …
The PS5 detail you want most won’t be revealed in June
Sony is widely expected to hold a PlayStation 5 event at some point in early June, where the new console will be unveiled. The PS5 …
Woot! keeps an eye on your doors with a huge event on Ring doorbells
Spending most of your time inside these days is hard on everyone. We’re all trying to be safe and have some kind of normalcy in …
Pixel 5 will be slower than the Pixel 4
Pixel 5 specs leaks claim the phone will not feature the same high-end Snapdragon 865 processor that powers the Galaxy S20 and OnePlus 8. The …
NASA’s next great space telescope finally has a name
NASA named its new space telescope after Nancy Grace Roman, the “Mother of Hubble.” The telescope will have greater capabilities than Hubble and will be …
Sony’s secret new Marvel movie might be based on Madame Web
Sony is reportedly working on a female-driven Marvel movie with TV director S.J. Clarkson. The character the movie will be based on is still unconfirmed, …
Scientists say they’re getting closer to finding a cure for the coronavirus
Researchers studying the novel coronavirus and ways to neutralize SARS-CoV-2 that don’t involve a vaccine are working on antibody-based drugs. Centivax has been exploring antibodies …
70% of people would rather rent a new movie than go to a theater
A new survey found that 70% of people would rather rent a new movie at home as opposed to going out to a theater. In …
NASA will pay you to spend 8 months locked in a Mars simulation
NASA is recruiting volunteers to spend eight months locked up in a simulated spacecraft on its way to Mars. The participants will be studied throughout …
Flight attendants wearing hazmat suits is the new normal during the coronavirus pandemic
Some airlines will have cabin crews wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) and will implement other safety measures to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission. The …
The NBA is working with the Mayo Clinic on a coronavirus antibody study
All 30 NBA teams are going to be taking part in a coronavirus antibody study led by the Mayo Clinic as part of a newly …
DoorDash wants to use your location data to make pickups faster
DoorDash added a location tracking feature for pickup orders so that restaurants can know when you are getting close and can have your order ready …
Twitter tests a new feature that limits who can reply to your tweets
Twitter today announced that it’s testing a new feature designed to limit who can reply to your tweets. The new conversation setting has three new …
NASA’s head of human spaceflight resigns days ahead of Crew Dragon launch
NASA’s head of human spaceflight, Doug Loverro, resigned just days before NASA’s first crewed launch in nearly a decade. Loverro told colleagues he was resigning …
Moderna’s early coronavirus vaccine results lack crucial data
Moderna’s early coronavirus vaccine results look promising, but they actually lack the crucial data that doctors and physicians working on COVID-19 therapies need. The company’s …
HBO Max will #ReleaseTheSnyderCut of ‘Justice League’ in 2021
The long-rumored Snyder Cut of Justice League will finally be released on HBO Max in 2021. Fans have been clamoring for the director’s cut of …
Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Fold 2 to be revealed at online event
Samsung will unveil the Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Fold 2 during an online-only Unpacked press conference because of the ongoing coronavirus health crisis. A …
Apple rolls out iOS 13.5 with contact tracing API and Face ID upgrades
iOS 13.5 and iPadOS 13.5 are now available for the public to download after an extensive beta testing period. iOS 13.5 brings a variety of …
Hamsters help to show just how effective masks can be in stopping coronavirus transmission
A new study out of China used hamsters to test the effectiveness of face masks against coronavirus transmission. Hamster cages were covered in surgical mask …
Microsoft’s new supercomputer will train AI to outperform humans
Microsoft unveiled what it’s touted as one of the fastest supercomputers in the world Tuesday at its annual Build developers conference. It’s an outgrowth of …
‘Potentially hazardous’ mile-wide asteroid will cruise past Earth on Thursday
An asteroid considered “potentially hazardous” by NASA will pass by Earth on May 21st. The rock, which might be up to a mile in diameter, …
