• A new study funded by the National Institutes of Health found that the controversial hydroxychloroquine drug didn’t help coronavirus patients.
• The study included nearly 1,400 patients and concluded the anti-malaria drug wasn’t effective against the virus.
• This was an observational study, meaning the researchers did not control the actual therapy of patients, and they didn’t compare hydroxychloroquine to a placebo.
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Touted as one of the most promising drugs in the fight against COVID-19, hydroxychloroquine is receiving increased resistance based on data that indicates the anti-malaria drug isn’t helpful against the novel coronavirus. Hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine received plenty of coverage in March for a variety of reasons. Anecdotal evidence showed that some COVID-19 patients recovered after being given the drug. But one person died ingesting a substance that sounded like the drug, and others poisoned themselves with similar-sounding products.

Studies that followed indicated the drug can have severe adverse effects on the heart that can be fatal, prompting researchers in Brazil and France to stop their studies. Results from the biggest hydroxychloroquine study yet come from US-funded research, and they indicate the medicine isn’t helpful in COVID-19 therapy.

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• Rumors surrounding new AirPods from Apple have been floating around for months, but a new report claims they will be delayed to 2021 due to the coronavirus.
• Meanwhile, a leaker says that Apple has new AirPods “ready to ship” at any time.
• Apple will produce AirPods in Vietnam for the first time this quarter.
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The novel coronavirus pandemic has forced companies all around the world to adjust their plans, but Apple seems to have weathered the storm relatively well. Despite the rumored March event never coming to pass, Apple still launched a cheaper MacBook Air and a new iPad Pro with a LiDAR Scanner in March. A month later, the 2020 iPhone SE made its debut, and just this week, a highly-anticipated MacBook Pro upgrade was unveiled.

By all accounts, Apple has managed to stay on schedule for 2020 so far, but according to a new report from Nikkei Asian Review, that may not be the case for the rest of the year. The same sources that told Nikkei that Apple slashed its orders for AirPods by more than 10% earlier this year now say “the plan to introduce an update of the AirPods later this year is also currently affected and delayed by the disruptions of COVID-19.”

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• Samsung this week announced its plan to introduce a new debit card.
• The company’s new and “innovative” debit card will launch this summer but Samsung didn’t provide us with additional details.
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By now, we’re pretty accustomed to seeing Samsung draw inspiration from Apple’s product line and outright steal some of the company’s more well-known iPhone features. In fact, Samsung’s penchant for looking to Apple for guidance runs so deep that they’ve even copied the icon Apple uses for Face ID. This, of course, shouldn’t come as much of a surprise to anyone who closely followed Apple and Samsung’s blockbuster patent battle a few years ago. If you recall, the lawsuit saw the release of an internal 132-page Samsung document which laid out in specific detail how to blatantly copy some of the iPhone’s more innovative software features.

Flash forward to 2020 and Samsung’s still up to its old tricks. Late this week, Samsung announced a new plan to roll out an “innovative” debit card. I can’t quite put my finger on it, but this all sounds vaguely familiar to something Apple unveiled in March of last year.

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• All of Amazon’s best-selling Echo speakers and Echo Show smart displays went back on sale this week after the retailer ended its initial big sale last week.
• Highlights include the Echo Show 8 for just $79.99, the Echo Show 5 for $49.99, and the Echo Dot for $29.99.
• The good news is that prices are even lower this time around, with several popular devices dropping to all-time lows. But the bad news is these deals likely end today or over the weekend, so you’re running out of time to get in on the action
  
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There’s really no question at all which products are the most popular options among our readers right now. Face masks are at the top of the list as tens of thousands of you have been ordering them nonstop over the past few weeks. The CDC recommends that we all wear masks every time we leave the house right now, so it’s easy to see why they have been so popular. Several best-sellers are now sold out, but there’s one popular face mask option that’s still in stock for $0.88 each. You can even find KN95 face masks in stock right now on Amazon, but they’ll definitely sell out soon so you’ll need to hurry.

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

Hand sanitizer has been very popular as well lately with our readers since it’s still impossible to find in supermarkets. Of course, there are plenty of other categories of products that people have been snatching up as well.

BushKlawz Eco Finest 5 Pack of 2 oz Rinse Free 75% Alcohol Instant Hand Sanitizer (5x Pack of 2…: $23.99 ($4.80 per 2 oz. bottle)

Amazon has been running some terrific sales on Alexa smart speakers and smart displays lately, and our readers have been scooping them up left and right. That all ended last week, however, because Amazon abruptly ended all of its Echo deals and returned each of its devices back to full price. Don’t be bummed if you missed out on all the action though, because it turns out you’re in luck — all of Amazon’s most popular Echo devices are back on sale this week, and many of the most popular ones are even cheaper than they were last week!

The stars of the show are definitely the Echo Show 8 and Echo Show 5, both of which are down to their lowest prices of all time right now. The former will cost you $79.99 instead of $130, and the latter is down to $49.99 from $90.

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

Echo Show 5 – stay connected and in touch with Alexa – Charcoal: $49.99

You can also pick up the Echo Spot alarm clock for just $89.99, which is a new low and is a nice discount from the $130 retail price.

Echo Spot – Smart Alarm Clock with Alexa – Black: $89.99

Last but not least where Alexa smart displays are concerned, the 2nd-Generation Echo Show that regularly sells for $230 is all the way down to $179.99 right now. That’s a huge $50 discount and it won’t last long.

Echo Show (2nd Gen) – stay connected and in touch with Alexa – Charcoal: $179.99

Finally, if its Echo speakers you’re looking for, they’re all on sale right now as you can see below. These deals will likely be over soon though, so hurry or you might miss out.

Echo Dot (3rd Gen) – Smart speaker with Alexa – Charcoal: $29.99

Echo Dot (3rd Gen) – Smart speaker with clock and Alexa – Sandstone: $39.99

Echo (3rd Gen)- Smart speaker with Alexa- Charcoal: $69.99

Echo Plus (2nd Gen) – Premium sound with built-in smart home hub – Charcoal: $119.99

Echo Flex – Plug-in mini smart speaker with Alexa: $17.49

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• A Spot robot built by Boston Dynamics is exploring a Singapore park to remind people of social distancing guidelines.
• The robot plays a recorded message that runs down the rules for interacting in public, including maintaining safe distances.
• Singapore is also using another Spot robot as a medicine delivery system for coronavirus patients.
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If there’s one rule we should all be following to help prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus it’s social distancing. Staying away from people is the easiest way to prevent yourself or others from getting sick. It works, and we’ve seen the proof in the numbers of new cases in areas where people are actually sticking to the important guidelines.

The government of Singapore knows this, too, and it’s giving residents a friendly reminder in the most incredible way. Rather than plastering posters and bulletins on benches and poles in Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park, officials deployed a Spot robot made by Boston Dynamics.

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• Sony will reportedly start PS5 preorders as soon as early June, an insider claims.
• The leak is in line with the person’s previous PlayStation 5 leaks that said the console should be unveiled in early June and hit stores in mid-November.
• There’s no evidence to back up any of these claims, however.
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We have yet to actually see it, but the next-gen PS5 is one of the hottest products of the year. That’s assuming Sony launches the PS5 on time this year, considering everything that’s going on right now with the novel coronavirus. This health crisis is probably the reason why the PlayStation 5 design remains a mystery. Sony was supposed to hold a PlayStation event in February or March, but that never happened. Sony didn’t even have time to send out media invites for such an event, so we have no way of knowing whether the company really planned to reveal the new console in early 2020. Sony also pulled out of all other tech events that followed, including MWC and a few gaming shows.

Aside from the PS5 logo reveal at CES 2020, Sony had just two other major PS5 announcements this year, including the PS5 specs announcement and the new DualSense controller unveiling. But a PS5 announcement might be just around the corner, according to several reports from the past few days. Now, one of those leakers claims that PS5 preorders might start very soon.

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• The biggest news in headphone deals right now are AirPods and AirPods Pro are both on sale at all-time lows, and the insanely good Bose 700 wireless noise cancelling headphones have an extremely rare discount as well.
• Even on sale, however, all those headphones options are still quite pricey.
• There are two other pairs of wildly popular headphones on sale right now at Amazon, and they deliver outstanding value at a fraction of the price.
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If you have a bunch of extra cash laying around and you’re in the market for new wireless active noise cancelling (ANC) headphones, we have some great news: the industry-leading, jaw-dropping Bose 700 wireless noise cancelling headphones have an extremely rare discount right now at Amazon. Not even Sony can match these incredible new flagship Bose headphones when it comes to sound quality and noise cancelling tech, so definitely take advantage of this deal if you can afford it.

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

If you’re one of the many, many people out there who don’t want to spend that kind of cash on headphones, don’t worry because you’re definitely not alone. The good news is there are currently two deals on wireless ANC headphones that are far more affordable than Sony’s pair. What’s more, they deliver audio quality, battery life, deep bass, and noise cancellation that will blow you away when you consider how affordable they are.

First up are the COWIN E7 Active Noise Cancelling Headphones. They retail for $70, but the black pair is down to $59.99 right now. What do you get for your $59.99? You get Bluetooth ANC headphones with nearly 19,000 5-star ratings on Amazon!

COWIN E7 Active Noise Cancelling Headphones

• Put years of research into wireless active noise cancelling headphones so you could get more out of them. They make quiet sound quieter and music sound better. Experience world-class performance and superior comfort without any wires in your way. Great gift for the family.
• Our Active Noise Cancelling (ANC) mainly focus on cancelling out lower frequency sounds like engines, aviation environment, trains, traffic noise, etc, so our valuable customers can focus on their music, movies, or books without being disturbed by outside noises. ANC does not cancel out noises like snoring, talking, music, or high-frequency sounds, etc.
• Hassle-free wireless is simpler than ever: Bluetooth and NFC connections are quick and easy. Get rid of the wire bonds, but without compromising sound quality. Only you and music, pure and free.
• Answer the call, volume, ANC on/off, tuning control located on the headphones.
• Precise guitars, clear vocals, clean bass, and crisp percussion. Discover sound quality that brings out the best in your music—including subtle details you may never have noticed.
• 30+hour playtime per full charge at Bluetooth mode or ANC mode. A built-in 750mAh battery won’t allow your headphones power off, you can enjoy your world without noise for 30+hours long.

COWIN E7 Active Noise Cancelling Headphones Bluetooth Headphones with Microphone Deep Bass Wire…: $59.99

If you want to step things up a bit and you don’t mind spending an extra $20, the COWIN E7 PRO Active Noise Cancelling Headphones are also on sale today. They retail for $95, but Amazon is offering a $15 discount so the final price is only $79.99. This is the upgraded model with even better sound quality than the regular E7 headphones, and the bass response is fantastic. For most people out there, the E7 PRO headphones are just as good as the fancy $350 Sony ANC headphones, but they cost so much less money.

COWIN E7 PRO Active Noise Cancelling Headphones

• Professional Active Noise Cancelling Technology. Significant noise reduction for travel, work, and anywhere in between. Advanced active noise reduction technology quells airplane cabin noise, city traffic, or a busy office, which makes you focus on what you want to hear, enjoy your music, movies, and videos. The noise cancellation function can work well both in wire and wireless mode
• Much Better Sound. Proprietary 45mm large-aperture drivers provide you with deep, accurate bass response. From 75dB to 85dB, the COWIN E7 PRO Active Noise Cancelling Over Ear headphones give you crisp, powerful sound and quiet that helps you enjoy your music better. The goal that provides Customers with better sound quality, is our constant pursuit
• Upgraded Soft Ear Cushions for Comfort with The professional protein earpad and 90 swiveling earcups: This Bluetooth headphones are equipped with Upgraded Soft Ear Cushions, which not only make it much more durability and comfort but also make customers enjoy this high-quality, Long-listen feast. And the Skin texture, lightweight comfortable around-ear fit you can wear all day long. Gentle Reminder: please take off the headphones every 2-3 hrs to get your ears to relax
• Much Higher-quality Built-in Microphone and BT 4.0. COWIN E7 PRO provides high-quality built-in microphones for hands-free calls, Which is convenient for you to free yourself from wires. Bluetooth 4.0 promises quick and stable connection with your Bluetooth enabled devices, Powerful Bluetooth Function
• More Stable Battery Life. 30-hour playtime per full charge at Bluetooth mode. A built-in 800mAh battery won’t allow your headphones power off, you can enjoy your world without noise for 30 hours’ long time. Don’t need to worry about the power shortage problem on the long travel. 18-month warranty and quick response & friendly customer service. Note: The exclusive authorized seller is COWIN.

COWIN E7 PRO [Upgraded] Active Noise Cancelling Headphones Bluetooth Headphones with Microphone…: $79.99

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• Doctors studying cohorts of cancer patients who were infected with the novel coronavirus made a startling discovery.
• Men with prostate cancer who were under androgen-deprivation therapy were less likely to get COVID-19, and less likely to develop a severe case if they were infected.
• The researchers think ADT therapy may protect men from the novel coronavirus.
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With each day that goes by, we keep hearing of novel coronavirus therapies that can speed up recovery time and potentially reduce the risk of complications and death. It seems like doctors are throwing everything at the disease to see what sticks, but that’s not exactly the case. They’ve simply had time to observe that some of the drugs that were created for other ailments can help COVID-19 patients as well. One such example is remdesivir, which was developed for Ebola but never used to treat it. Then there’s the controversial hydroxychloroquine, a decades-old anti-malarial that can help some COVID-19 patients, but it’s not as effective and safe as people would have hoped. Anti-viral favipiravir (Avigan) was made for influenza but it might work on COVID-19 as well. And if this new study is right, a treatment that’s usually given to prostate cancer patients could be used to protect men from the novel coronavirus.

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• There’s no question that things like face masks and hand sanitizer are the best-selling products on Amazon right now, but they’re not the only items that are flying off the retailer’s virtual store shelves.
• Amazon’s deals page is hidden right now, but people still have ways to find great deals on all the most popular gadgets out there.
• Here, we check out Amazon’s current best-sellers in the very popular electronics category to see what people are scooping up while they continue to shelter in place.
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If you’re wondering what the best-selling product is right now among BGR Deals readers, the answer really couldn’t be any simpler: face masks. The CDC says on its coronavirus site that EVERYONE should wear a face covering EVERY TIME they leave their homes for any reason. It doesn’t have to be a medical-grade mask, and in fact it absolutely shouldn’t be since there’s still a shortage and healthcare professionals need them desperately. A well-made 3-ply face mask combined with strict social distancing and good hygiene will work wonders to protect you and those around you. Things like bandanas and DIY face masks are fine, but the ones we linked are much better and they’re only $0.78 each right now so you should definitely pick up a box or two before they sell out.

Beyond face masks, electronics are still quite popular among our readers because everyone is looking for new toys to play with while sheltering in place. For example, Apple’s insanely popular AirPods Pro are top sellers since they’re available at the lowest price ever, and both AirPods 2 models have been flying off the shelves as well. None of Apple’s headphones are popular enough to make Amazon’s top-5 list this week, however.

5. Echo Dot with Clock

Amazon’s Echo devices are back on sale this week, which means the most popular among them have once again shot to the top of the site’s best-sellers list. That includes the Echo Dot with Clock, which can be had right now for $39.99 instead of $60.

Echo Dot (3rd Gen) – Smart speaker with clock and Alexa – Sandstone: $39.99

4. Echo Show 8

In the #4 slot, we have another one of Amazon’s most popular devices right now: the Echo Show 8. It’s the perfect size with a nice big 8-inch display that’s still compact enough to fit on your kitchen counter or any table or desk without taking up too much space. The Echo Show 8 is normally $130, but right now it’s on sale with a massive discount that drops it down to its lowest price ever.

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

3. Fire TV Stick 4K

The Echo Dot with Clock was #3 on the list last week, but it got knocked back to #5 by none other than the Fire TV Stick 4K. It’s a fantastic value considering it packs support for 4K resolution and HDR into a tiny dongle, and the Alexa voice remote is fantastic. Also of note, a lucky few people can snag one right now for just $24.99 with the coupon code 4KFIRETV. You can learn more about this special deal right here.

Fire TV Stick 4K streaming device with Alexa built in, Dolby Vision, includes Alexa Voice Remot…: $24.99 (use code 4KFIRETV)

Fire TV Stick 4K streaming device with Alexa built in, Dolby Vision, includes Alexa Voice Remot…: $49.99

2. Echo Dot

The $50 Echo Dot is one of Amazon’s best-selling devices of all time, and a big part of the reason why is because it often goes on sale for even less than $50. Grab one today and you’ll only pay $29.99!

Echo Dot (3rd Gen) – Smart speaker with Alexa – Plum: $29.99 (use code DOT2PACK)

1. Fire TV Stick

Amazon’s Fire TV Stick is one of the company’s best-selling products of all time, so it should come as no surprise that it tops this week’s list. That’s especially true since everyone is stuck at home so much these days, and they’re all streaming more movies and shows than ever before. The Fire TV Stick was sold out for a few weeks but now it’s finally back in stock and ready to ship out this week. There’s no telling how long Amazon’s current inventory will last though, so grab one now if you’re in need of a new streaming media player.

Fire TV Stick streaming media player with Alexa built in, includes Alexa Voice Remote, HD, easy…: $39.99

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• Reports of deceased individuals receiving coronavirus stimulus checks have been popping up in recent weeks.
• This week, the IRS updated its website to explain that any Economic Impact Payments sent to people who died before they received the payments need to be returned.
• The IRS wants people to either send back the stimulus checks or write checks for $1,200 to the US Treasury if the money has already been deposited in a bank account.
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When the US Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act in March, it seemed inevitable that there would be more than a few bumps in the road as the government attempted to implement all of the policies it had introduced. Some rolled out surprisingly smoothly, such as the $1,200 Economic Impact Payments, but there have been some kinks for the Treasury Department to work out along the way.

For example, in mid-April, one Indiana resident who was expecting $1,700 from the government found $8.2 million in his bank account on a Friday which had promptly disappeared without a trace by Monday. This only appears to have happened once, but another issue has arisen in recent weeks: Deceased Americans are receiving stimulus checks, and in an updated FAQ on its website, the IRS says that they have to send it back.

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