What We Know About Omicron"s BA.2 Variant So Far
Does the new strain sweeping the globe mean COVID will become ever more contagious? -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
Amazon leaks Genesis Mini 2—Sega immediately confirms its October 27 launch
$104 system includes six-button gamepad; 23 Genesis, Sega CD games announced thus far. Enlarge / Like the previously announced Japanese "Mega Drive Mini 2," this "Genesis Mini 2" will be modeled after the system's "Model 2" variant—a.....»»
Omicron-Specific COVID Boosters Are Coming
The FDA has called for updating COVID vaccines to address the Omicron subvariants BA.4 and BA.5. But will the shots keep up with the virus? -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
Omicron"s Nasty New Variants and Better Boosters to Battle Them: COVID, Quickly, Episode 34
On this episode of the COVID, Quickly podcast, we talk about the increase in new Omicron subvariants. Should fall vaccine boosters contain standard Omicron or some of those new... -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
Feds may expand 2nd boosters to all adults as anxiety surges over BA.5 wave
Booster expansion could come within 2 weeks and wouldn't preclude fall booster. Enlarge The swift rise of omicron subvariant BA.5—with its increased immune-evading abilities and demonstrable growth advantage—has federal o.....»»
Moderna to make two different omicron boosters: one for US, another for UK, EU
Moderna says its BA.1-targeting vaccine boosts protection against BA.4/5. Enlarge / A vial containing Moderna COVID-19 booster vaccine at a vaccination center. (credit: Getty | SOPA Images) The type of COVID-19 booster dose yo.....»»
Yet another omicron subvariant is raising concern as BA.5 sweeps the US
BA.2.75 is spreading quickly and widely. Three cases detected in US so far. Enlarge / MUMBAI, INDIA JUNE 7: A health worker collects swab samples of a citizen for Covid-19 test after cases are on the rise in the city, at TMC's C.R. Wa.....»»
New Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 leaks show design regression
Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Watch 5 and its Pro variant have been leaked in all their glory. The design is familiar, but there is one questionable change......»»
BA.4/BA.5 will soon be dominant in the US. Here’s what that means
With the BA.4/5 rise, it's unclear what will come next—and if we'll see it coming. Enlarge / A COVID-19 testing tent stands in Times Square on April 27, 2022, in New York City. (credit: Getty | Spencer Platt) Omicron corona.....»»
iPhone 15 Pro models may get Apple’s first periscope camera
The iPhone 14 series isn’t even out and we already have rumors about next year’s iPhone series. Specifically, reports say that all iPhone 15 versions will get the same pill-and-hole display design. Moreover, at least one iPhone 15 Pro variant mig.....»»
Long COVID 20-50% less likely after omicron than delta in vaccinated people
It may seem reassuring, but it still means a whole lot of people with long-term symptoms. Enlarge / A long COVID patient sits with her daughter in her wheelchair while receiving a saline infusion at her Maryland home on Friday, May 27,.....»»
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 Receives Camera Updates
The international variant of the device gets the latest June 2022 update. The post Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 Receives Camera Updates first appeared on Phandroid. Samsung has done a good job of providing updates for its smartphones over the pa.....»»
NASA’s second mobile launcher is too heavy, years late, and pushing $1 billion
"We found Bechtel's poor performance is the main reason." Enlarge / A comparison of the initial variant of the Space Launch System rocket (left), with the upgraded variant, as well as the original and new mobile launch towers. (credit:.....»»
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 could come in a 1TB variant
According to the latest rumors, it seems that the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 could be offered in a 1TB variant, but we imagine it won’t come cheap. The post Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 could come in a 1TB variant first appeared on Phandroid. Our.....»»
Moderna’s omicron-combo booster outcompetes current booster
Antibody data looks strong, but duration and subvariant effectiveness are unknown. Enlarge / A vial of the current Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. (credit: Getty | Ivan Romano) A combination COVID-19 booster dose that targets the an.....»»
With BA.2.12.1 now dominant in US, experts eye new subvariants BA.4 and BA.5
New data suggests BA.4, BA.5 are better at evading immune responses than BA.2.12.1. Enlarge / A person holds a positive SARS-CoV-2 rapid test on February 17, 2022 in Berlin, Germany. (credit: Getty | Thomas Trutschel) Omicron.....»»
Apple will continue selling the M1 Macbook Air alongside the M2 model
The new M2 MacBook Air starts at $1199, and Apple will keep the M1 model available to remain at the $999 price point.At WWDC 2022, Apple has announced that the brand-new M2-powered MacBook Air will be sold alongside the M1 variant, with the latter's.....»»
BA.4, BA.5 gain ground in US, pose higher risk of breakthrough infections
New data suggests BA.4, BA.5 are better at evading immune responses than BA.2.12.1. Enlarge / A person holds a positive SARS-CoV-2 rapid test on February 17, 2022 in Berlin, Germany. (credit: Getty | Thomas Trutschel) Omicron.....»»
BMW iX1 is a compact electric crossover with up to 272 miles of range
Another BMW has been electrified: The iX1 is an all-electric variant of the company's compact X1 crossover. Announced on Wednesday alongside the updated X1, the iX1 is an interesting car as it's poised to compete with the more affordable electric SUV.....»»
Welcome to the Great Reinfection
A repeat encounter with Covid used to be a rarity. But now that Omicron has changed the game, expect reinfections to be the new normal......»»
512GB Pixel 6 Pro no longer available from Verizon
It appears that Verizon has taken down its listing for the 512GB variant of the Google Pixel 6. The post 512GB Pixel 6 Pro no longer available from Verizon first appeared on Phandroid. These days as our internet gets faster, our phones have.....»»