• Scientists still don’t have all of their questions answered yet about the coronavirus, including why so many people are dying from it when it seems to barely affect other infected people at all.
• A new study from the UK, based on data from millions of patients, purports to be the largest such study yet of the virus and presents an authoritative look at the risk factors of dying from COVID-19.
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There’s still a lot we don’t know about the coronavirus at the heart of the pandemic that’s still sweeping across the globe, including why it leaves some infected people asymptomatic while ravaging the bodies of (and eventually killing) other people. Scientists, however, are racing to learn as much as they can about the deadly virus so that viable treatment options in the form of therapeutics and eventually a vaccine can be identified sooner rather than later.

A new study in the UK purports to be the largest such analysis to date and incorporates data from 17.4 million UK adults to give what might be our best look yet at the risk factors associated with dying from the coronavirus.

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Largest coronavirus study to date reveals mortality risk factors originally appeared on BGR.com on Sat, 9 May 2020 at 12:59:16 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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• Sony is reportedly planning to unveil the PS5 at some point in early June, according to several sources.
• There may be a PlayStation 5 event soon, but things are in flux because the novel coronavirus health crisis is far from being resolved.
• A well-connected reporter said that PS5 news is coming in early-to-mid June if everything goes well, while a different leaker keeps saying that June 2nd is the date gamers have been waiting for.
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The ongoing coronavirus health crisis changed has changed everything in our lives in the past few months, so we’ll never know whether Sony had planned to show the PS5 design at the rumored February 2020 event. The COVID-19 outbreak prevented Sony from attending trade shows as well, including gaming events. In fact, Sony was one of the first tech companies to pull out of big shows like MWC, so we never expected the company to announce any press conferences of its own. In the months that followed, Sony chose to speak very little about the PS5. We saw the PS5 specs get confirmed during an incredibly dull online event that may have come in response to Microsoft’s aggressive Xbox Series X reveal plans. And then Sony took the wraps off the brand new DualSense controllers, with some rumors saying it only unveiled the new device to get out ahead of leaks.

The PS5 details that fans want most are still a mystery, but they may be unveiled soon. There’s increasing chatter that Sony will host a virtual PlayStation 5 even in early June, assuming COVID-19 doesn’t complicate things even further.

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• Facebook officially launched its redesigned desktop website on Friday, May 8th.
• The new Facebook design looks much more like the mobile app, loads faster than before, removes much of the clutter of the old design, and introduces dark mode.
• You can opt in to the new Facebook design at any time in your browser.
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Last year at its annual F8 developer conference (remember conferences?), Facebook revealed a new design for its desktop website. Over the past few months, Facebook has been letting some users opt into the new design in certain regions, but on Friday, the redesigned website launched globally, giving everyone with a Facebook account the ability to check out the new look and the additional features of the updated desktop experience.

If you want to see what the new Facebook looks like, all you have to do is head to Facebook.com on a browser, click on the down arrow at the right side menu bar at the top of the page, and look for the menu option that reads “Switch to New Facebook.” You can swap back at any time from the same menu.

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• Antibodies obtained from llamas may be adapted for human use in COVID-19 cases on humans.
• Researchers say the antibodies can neutralize the novel coronavirus’s ability to bind to cells, a critical process that allows the virus to enter the cells and replicate.
• The antibodies might be used to manufacture drugs that would work just like plasma transfusions from COVID-19 survivors.
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Llamas, the beautiful beasts that even Disney used for one of its animated features, might hold one of the answers to cracking the novel coronavirus pandemic. They can generate a strong antibody that can kill the new virus and scientists think they can adapt it for a treatment that would provide the same kind of results as a plasma transfusion from COVID-19 survivors.

Just in the past few days, we talked about eight separate projects to create monoclonal antibody drugs. Five teams are working on such therapies in the US and one of the drugs might be ready this summer. We also told you about similar efforts in Israel, Japan, and the Netherlands, where doctors have also been studying the same concept. Since then, a new study came out from researchers from the University of Texas, the National Institutes of Health, and Ghent University in Belgium that says llama antibodies can neutralize the spike protein on the SARS-CoV-2 virus that attaches to human cells and allows the coronavirus to replicate inside the body.

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Antibodies from this animal can kill the coronavirus originally appeared on BGR.com on Sat, 9 May 2020 at 10:10:24 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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• On Friday, the US got a sobering report on the latest jobless statistics in the country, with unemployment now standing at 14.7% thanks to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
• Congress has passed a $2.2 trillion coronavirus stimulus bill, which includes support for direct cash stimulus payments to Americans — especially to help the newly unemployed.
• Here are some of your questions answered about the stimulus program.
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I don’t know about you, but like millions of Americans I’m still waiting on my stimulus check in the wake of Congress’s passage back in March of the $2.2 trillion coronavirus stimulus legislation that supports direct cash payments to most Americans, among other things.

You can check out our past coverage of all the details people need to know about the coronavirus stimulus checks, for which people can qualify for up to $1,200 as individuals and $2,400 for couples (along with an extra $500 per eligible child). We’ve covered everything from who’s eligible to when you can expect yours to arrive, along with important details to know like how to make sure the IRS has your updated info in order to receive this money and some possible reasons your payment might be delayed. In the meantime, in this post we’ll take a look at answers to some situation-specific questions people still might have about the stimulus checks that are important to get answered.

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Coronavirus stimulus checks: How much am I getting and when are more checks coming? originally appeared on BGR.com on Sat, 9 May 2020 at 09:01:51 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We share so many great deals on weekdays because we want to make sure our readers don’t miss any of the top bargains out there. On weekends, however, we try to keep things simple by only showing you the 10 very best deals you can get. Saturday’s daily deals roundup includes Amazon’s best-selling Jointown 3-layer face masks for just 78¢ each, similar 3-ply face masks from Pacli that ship even quicker for just 2¢ more, the best-selling hand sanitizer on Amazon’s whole site for just $4.33 per 8-ounce bottle (that’s half what they were selling for earlier this week!), one of the top-rated UV smartphone sterilizers out there that’s finally back in stock, up to $100 off the incredible Bose 700 wireless noise cancelling headphones depending on which color you want (new all-time low price!), AirPods Pro back in stock on Amazon at Black Friday’s all-time low, rival SoundPEATS true wireless earbuds for just $22.31 when you clip the on-site coupon, two of Amazon’s top-rated nonstick baking sheets for just $14.69 total, $30 off Apple’s 10.2-inch iPad, and a massive $50 discount on the Echo Show 8. See all of today’s best deals below.

Face Mask, Pack of 50: $38.99 ($0.78 / Mask)

Natural Concepts Hand Sanitizer Gel, 6-Pack, 8 oz Bottles, 65% Ethyl Alcohol, Protect Against G…: $25.99 ($4.33 per 8 oz. bottle)

Cahot Portable UV Sanitizer, Multi-Function UV Light Sterilizer, UV Phone Cleaner Box with Arom…: $59.99

Circulon 57893 Total Bakeware Set Nonstick Cookie Baking Sheets, 2 Piece, Gray: $14.69

Face Mask, Pack of 50: $39.99 ($0.80 / Mask)

Bose Noise Cancelling Wireless Bluetooth Headphones 700, with Alexa Voice Control, Black: $299.00 – -$349.00

Apple AirPods Pro: $234.95

SoundPEATS True Wireless Earbuds TWS Bluetooth Headphones in-Ear Stereo Bluetooth V5.0 Earphone…: $22.31

New Apple iPad (10.2-Inch, Wi-Fi, 32GB) – Space Gray (Latest Model): $299.00

Echo Show 8 – HD 8″ smart display with Alexa – Sandstone: $79.99

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10 deals you don’t want to miss on Saturday: 78¢ face masks, $100 off Bose 700, hand sanitizer, $22 earphones, more originally appeared on BGR.com on Sat, 9 May 2020 at 07:48:02 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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• The European Space Agency says urine could play a major role in the construction of lunar bases.
• The urea in urine makes it an ideal ingredient to combine with lunar soil, creating a sort of ‘lunar concrete’ that hardens into rigid shapes.
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Not long ago, researchers published a study revealing that a combination of pee and lunar soil may provide suitable building material for space travelers. The study suggested that the urea in astronaut urine could play a crucial role in mixing a concrete-like material for construction purposes. Now, the European Space Agency is doubling down on the idea, noting that astronaut pee will likely play a big role in space exploration.

With NASA, China, and the ESA all eyeing Moon missions in the coming years, the idea of setting up semi-permanent lunar bases is getting some serious attention. Many possible options have been proposed, including using hollow lunar lava tubes as makeshift homes.

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• While everyone was hunkered down at home during April because of coronavirus quarantines, we all continued to binge the heck out of Netflix and sent a growing amount of traffic to the streamer.
• Here’s a look at the most-watched shows on Netflix for the month of April, including Tiger King near the top of the list (but beat out by two fantastic Netflix original series).
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I think it’s safe to say many peoples’ experience of life during the coronavirus pandemic would be a lot different were it not for the entertainment escape valve provided by Netflix. Myself, I’ve caught up on a number of shows I’ve had on my list for a while now, like The Good Place, and I’ve discovered others that have provided some welcome moments of enjoyment and relaxation, like the excellent Korean drama Crash Landing on You.

And I know I’m certainly not alone. You can check out some previous reporting we’ve done revealing some of the top shows people have started streaming for the first time during the coronavirus pandemic, shows like Ozark, Tiger King, Breaking Bad, and Game of Thrones. Meantime, the team at streaming search engine service Reelgood regularly provides BGR with a look at the hottest shows on Netflix and other streaming services both on a weekly and monthly basis, data that’s based on the streaming activity of Reelgood’s more than 4 million users. Below, we’ll lay out the most-watched shows on Netflix for April — is your favorite on the list?

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Most-watched shows on Netflix in April: Two series top ‘Tiger King’ originally appeared on BGR.com on Fri, 8 May 2020 at 22:15:02 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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• The coronavirus forced Apple to close all of its retail stores in the U.S. on March 15.
• With the coronavirus subsiding in some areas, Apple today announced it will start reopening some store locations next week.
• Apple is currently planning to open retail stores in Idaho, South Carolina, Alabama, and Alaska. Apple is evaluating store reopenings on a case-by-case basis, and it’s likely many store locations in densely populated areas will remain closed for quite some time.
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As alluded to in the company’s earnings conference call a few days back, Apple will start reopening some of its retail stores in the United States next week. Recall that Apple closed all of its retail store locations outside of China on March 15 on account of the coronavirus pandemic. Early on, Apple was aiming to reopen its stores after just two weeks, but the severity of the coronavirus effectively forced the company to keep retail stores closed for weeks on end.

“We’re excited to begin reopening stores in the US next week, starting with some stores in Idaho, South Carolina, Alabama and Alaska,” an Apple spokesperson told CNBC earlier today. “Our team is constantly monitoring local health data and government guidance, and as soon as we can safely open our stores, we will.”

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Apple Stores in four states will reopen next week originally appeared on BGR.com on Fri, 8 May 2020 at 20:05:31 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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BGR and our parent company Penske Media Corporation have launched “Hail the Heroes,” a thank you initiative to raise funds for Team Rubicon and their efforts around the COVID-19 crisis. Leaders from across PMC’s portfolio of media brands have joined together with luminaries in the entertainment, fashion, beauty, sports, music, and art industries to express a collective gratitude for those working on the frontlines of this pandemic. Together, we have put together a video to drive awareness and funds for #NeighborsHelpingNeighbors, Team Rubicon’s initiative to support COVID-19 responses around the country. PMC has made a donation to Team Rubicon’s COVID-19 efforts, in addition to matching all PMC employee donations to this organization.

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Penske Media Corporation Launches “Hail the Heroes” Initiative Alongside Team Rubicon to Thank Frontline Workers and Raise Funds for COVID-19 Relief originally appeared on BGR.com on Fri, 8 May 2020 at 19:00:06 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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