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Things to do at home: 30 ideas while you're stuck in self-isolation
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First of all, thank you for staying home and saving lives! We know that being cooped up at home can be difficult, especially when boredom sets in, so we've made a list of 30 great ideas to help distract you from today's surreal situation. Everything mentioned here can be done at home and is bound to entertain. We've got new movies, podcasts, live sports alternatives, and fun activities that will
Jimmy Fallon's daughter adorably interrupts interview to report she's lost a tooth
21KMashable / 19h
With much of the world on lockdown and children home from school, interruption-free Zoom meetings seem to be an increasing rarity for parents. Just ask Jimmy Fallon. During Tuesday's edition of The Tonight Show he's mid-way through interviewing quarterback Russell Wilson and singer Ciara, when his daughter bursts in to tell him she's lost a tooth. As interruptions go, you can't get much cuter tha
How to Wear a Face Mask Without Fogging Up Your Glasses
4KLifehacker / 13h
If you are new to wearing a face mask, and are one of the two-thirds of American adults who wear prescription glasses, you may have noticed a problem: foggy lenses. It sounds minor, but now that the CDC has recommended that everyone wear cloth face masks when we go outside, to help prevent the spread of coronavirus,… Read more...
Zoom forms security council and adds features to prevent 'zoombombing'
Google Zoom One Security47Engadget / 35min
Zoom has been beefing up its security measures ever since it vowed to fix its “biggest trust, safety and privacy issues.” Now the company has revealed that it has officially formed a security advisory council and that one of its members is Alex Stamos, who served as Facebook’s Chief Security Officer from 2015 to 2018. Stamos is one of the third-party experts who’ll help Zoom conduct a comprehensi
Will Ferrell, Kristen Wiig, and Jimmy Fallon crack themselves up in video chat soap opera sketch
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Sketch comedy might be a little harder now that you can't get all the funny people in a room together, but these three Saturday Night Live veterans make it work... sort of. Jimmy Fallon invited Will Ferrell and Kristen Wiig for a Zoom-era twist on the classic sketch format: the overwrought soap opera. Fallon, one of the most infamous breakers in SNL history, can't quite keep it together as Ferrel
Honor 30 Pro shown off with quad-lens camera in seemingly official renders
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Hot on the heels of a big specs leak , we’ve now seen what appears to be official press renders providing a clear view of the Honor 30 Pro from the back. Shared on Weibo (a Chinese social network) and spotted by IndiaShopps , the renders were apparently originally shared by Zhao Ming (Honor’s president) during a live broadcast. The main detail is clearly the quad-lens camera in the top left corne
8 Sci-Fi and Fantasy Erotica Books to Help Get Your Social Distancing Freak On
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Look, we’re all adults —and if you’re not, there are plenty of other io9 articles to read (although let’s be honest, they’re all sexy). Social distancing is tough for a lot of reasons, one of them being how it affects our sex lives. It’s important to find creative ways to keep yourself satisfied and we’ve got a few… Read more...
LG announces huge 4K and 8K TV lineup in 2020 for Australia
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Following on from the reveal of Samsung Australia's 2020 TV range last week, LG has announced its own enormous lineup of televisions for the Aussie market, unveiling a whopping 27 sets in total. The clear standout amongst the many LG TVs headed Down Under is the OLED88ZX, an 88-inch 8K OLED behemoth with a truly staggering AU$71,999 price point. LG also has a 77-inch model (OLED77ZX) on offer at
MediaTek benchmark cheating reopens old wounds
SlashGear / 1h
A few years ago, a scandal broke out in the smartphone market on how once trustworthy benchmarking tools have become suddenly unreliable because smartphone manufacturers were apparently cheating their way to high numbers. That resulted in massive changes to those tools and even a few lawsuits. Other than that, though, it seems that nothing has really changed because when MediaTek … Continue readi
LG new flagship will finally have a new design
SlashGear / 1h
LG’s flagship phones have changed over the course of the decade, sporting novel features like rear control buttons, modular parts, or, most recently, second screens. That said, the overall design of LG’s G and even V series phones have actually been visually similar for a few generations now. The company has just revealed a new design language that, given recent … Continue reading
This cloud backup service comes free with an award-winning VPN
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SugarSync is a cloud file sharing service that automatically accesses, shares and backs up your photos, videos and files to the cloud, without hassle. It usually costs $9.99 per month for 250GB of storage but, until the end of the month, you can get it for free when you purchase a subscription to IPVanish - one of the leading VPN services on the market. IP Vanish is available at only $3.25 per mo
LG teases curved edges and 'Raindrop' camera for its next phone
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With Mobile World Congress canceled, the calendar for new phone introductions is up in the air, but LG is already moving towards a new device, and tonight teased the “design language” for another phone . Presumably this device will represent the next entry in its G series, after LG already updated its V line with the dual-screen ready V60 Thinq a couple of months ago. Whether it arrives called th
AirPods single replacements ship with new, incompatible firmware
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True Wireless Stereo or TWS earbuds like the Apple AirPods are convenient and handy when you don’t want to bother with wires but they also have their downsides exactly because of that. It’s easy enough to lose one or both or hove one suddenly break while the other remains intact. Fortunately, Apple offers replacements for even just a single AirPod. … Continue reading
Kevin Conroy's Giving Batman: The Adventure a Familiar Voice
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Paul Dini, Alan Burnett, and Ty Templeton’s Batman: The Adventures Continue digital-first series is breathing new life into the Batman: The Animated Series continuity by puling a number of classic characters from DC’s comics into the story that never made it into the television show. Everything about the comic’s tone… Read more...
Commercial real estate could be in trouble — even after this is over koi
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Commercial real estate owners, brokers, and landlords have collectively made many hundreds of billions of dollars a year in recent years as the economy zipped along. Now, they’re getting clobbered by the pandemic-fueled economic crisis. Worse, their industry may be forever changed by it. To state the obvious, extracting rent from nearly anyone right now is problematic. According to the National M
Maingear is building ventilators using gaming PC cases
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Numerous tech and automotive companies have stepped up to make ventilators during the COVID-19 pandemic, and that now includes gaming PC builders. Maingear has developed a ventilator, the LIV, that uses an old version of its F131 PC case as the chassis. Based on a platform already in use in Italy and Switzerland, it’s designed to be easy to use with automatic operation, presets and a touchscreen
Disney+ 50-million milestone could give Netflix reason to worry
SlashGear / 3h
Almost everybody knew that Disney launching its own streaming service would be big. They just disagree whether with will be a big success or a big flop. There are, of course, still some who doubt about the longevity of Disney+, predicting that the hype and the numbers would soon dwindle. At least for now, that isn’t yet the case as … Continue reading
WeWork Can't Pay the Rent
WeWork Sues SoftBank46Gizmodo / 3h
WeWork has bailed on April rent on some of its locations as the beleaguered coworking space company goes into a financial spiral amid the novel coronavirus pandemic, according to a report from Bloomberg . Read more...
OnePlus 8 camera and price leaks leave no stone unturned
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It will be just a week before OnePlus finally unveils its champions for the first half of 2020 but the OnePlus 8 and its OnePlus 8 Pro sibling have all but been exposed by now. Some of the information even comes from OnePlus itself. There are some specifics that are still unknown but, fortunately, those have now also been uncovered, … Continue reading
5 TV Shows That Infamously Rushed Their Endings
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Television can be a rough business—just look at what’s happening right now , with social distancing guidelines shutting down productions across the country. Even under normal circumstances, how Hollywood runs means that shows have to end before their time, leading to botched storylines and clumsy epilogues. Here are… Read more...
Domestic Abusers Can Control Your Devices. Here’s How to Fight Back.
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Here’s how to record abuse without being discovered, safeguard your devices, and, ultimately, protect yourself.
Hangouts Meet has been renamed to Google Meet
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If it wasn’t already clear that Google is less than fond of the Hangouts name, it is now. As noticed by Android Police , the internet giant has rebadged Hangouts Meet as Google Meet. The old branding is still present for mobile apps. However, we wouldn’t count on that lasting for long given changes on the web. We’ve asked Google if it can comment on the switch, including on the possibility of cha
Radiohead adds concert film archives to YouTube for isolated fans
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Rock band Radiohead has started uploading some of its concert film archives to its YouTube channel, giving fans something free to help keep them entertained during the long quarantine. The footage is available for anyone to stream; you don’t have to pay for it or have a YouTube Premium subscription, though the latter will let you save them for offline … Continue reading
Mindfulness program found to significantly reduce IBS symptoms
SlashGear / 4h
A secular type of mindfulness program designed to decrease stress has been linked to significant improvements in irritable bowel syndrome patients, according to a newly published study. Volunteers were tasked with participating in the mindfulness program over the course of eight weeks, after which point the majority reported big improvements in some of their gastrointestinal symptoms. Irritable b
Three Ways to Upgrade Your At-Home Workspace
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Okay, we’ve covered how to make the space behind you look good in your work from home set-up. Now, let’s talk about what’s going on in front of you. Read more...
U.S. Government Might Take Frequent Flyer Programs As Collateral For Bailout
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If airlines are going to receive a bailout, taxpayers should receive some assurance of recovering the funds when times are good. And any deal should be structured to incentivize airlines to get out from under partial nationalization as quickly as possible. The Treasury Department is asking airlines seeking bailout funds to detail the economics of their frequent flyer programs as one source of col
Coronavirus: The $50 billion US airline bailout, unpacked
The Points Guy / 5h
Airlines are getting a $50 billion chunk of the $2 trillion bailout bill passed in late March to help the U.S. economy withstand the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. That sum includes $25 billion in loans and loan guarantees from the federal government, and another 25 billion in grants. For the latest travel news, deals and points and miles tips: please subscribe to The Points Guy daily email new
Gillmor Gang: Digital Ben
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The Gillmor Gang — Frank Radice, Michael Markman, Keith Teare, Denis Pombriant and Steve Gillmor . Recorded live Sunday, March 29, 2020. The Gang returns with a Zoom recording, checking in from London, Seattle, Palo Alto, Boston and the Bay Area. Produced and directed by Tina Chase Gillmor @tinagillmor @fradice, @mickeleh, @denispombriant, @kteare, @stevegillmor, @gillmorgang Liner Notes Live cha
Facebook and Samsung donate thousands of devices to NHS
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Samsung will donate 2,000 smartphones, while Facebook is offering its video-calling screen Portal.
Coronavirus: Call for apps to get fake Covid-19 news button
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Campaign for Countering Digital Hate says social networks are "missing a trick" combating the issue.
Facebook will provide free Portal devices to UK hospitals and care homes
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Facebook’s support for the fight against COVID-19 now includes a simple but important addition: keeping people in touch. It’s partnering with the UK’s National Health Service to offer up to 2,050 free Portal video calling devices to the country’s hospitals, care homes, hospices and other medical settings. The hardware will help patients contact friends and family at a time when they can’t see eac
Airlines were hesitant to give refunds: now they’re getting sued
28The Points Guy / 5h
United Airlines has been sued by a passenger for not refunding a ticket for a fight that was canceled during the coronavirus outbreak. Passenger Jacob Rudolph alleged that United refused his request for a refund for flights he purchased from the airline that the carrier ultimately canceled. Rudolph – a Minnesota police officer, according to the New York Post – purchased three tickets at a cost of
How San Francisco plans to trace every coronavirus case and contact
San Francisco MC City400+MIT Technology Review / 5h
In one of the first such efforts in the country, San Francisco is assembling a task force to interview and trace the interactions of all people who test positive for covid-19. The goal is to find who gave it to them and whom they may have given it to, in the hopes of isolating infected patients, alerting those potentially exposed, and ultimately halting transmissions. The Department of Public Hea
HubSpot plans to compete with Wordpress with Content Management play
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HubSpot has announced the launch of its new content management system CMS Hub which offers speed, security and scalability to rapidly growing businesses. The company's new CMS will be available in both an enterprise and professional tier in order to give companies the ability to choose a CMS that is best suited to their stage of growth. Competing content management systems such as WordPress becom
Disney+ racks up 50 million subscribers in five months
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Disney+ hasn’t had much trouble attracting customers now that its honeymoon phase is over. Disney has revealed that its streaming service now has over 50 million subscribers in the five months since launch. International expansion played a significant role, as you might have guessed. In addition to European launches , last week’s India launch added another 8 million. That was helped by an attachm
A Family in Lockdown Recreated The Simpsons Opening and It’s Absolutely Joyful
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Sure, you could be watching an awful lot of The Simpsons on Disney+ right now. But why not make your own version? Read more...
Social distancing on Delta: blocked middle seats and no automatic upgrades
The Points Guy / 6h
There are very few reasons to get on a plane right now. (Seriously, if you don’t absolutely have to, please stay home and help flatten the curve.) If for some reason you do need to fly somewhere — like if you’re a medical professional going to lend a hand in a city that’s reaching its COVID-19 peak — you can expect some changes to the normal procedures if you happen to be traveling on Delta . Sig
Disney+ Hotstar has about 8 million subscribers
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We finally know just about how many subscribers Hotstar has amassed over the years in India. “Approximately 8 million.” Disney said on Wednesday that its eponymous streaming service now has over 50 million subscribers , nearly 8 million of whom are in India, where it launched its service atop Hotstar less than a week ago . Five-year-old Hotstar is the most popular on-demand streaming service in I
Outrunning COVID-19 twice
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Editor’s note : Our writer Rita’s journey from China to the U.S. and back again was planned months before the coronavirus pandemic descended on the world. That descent ended up turning a simple trip home into a kind of epic journey. The changes in her location — which we reference, but do not dwell on, to help anchor the story — gave her a unique perspective on the changing landscape — and outloo
The US Hitches Its Final Ride to Space From Russia—for Now
NASA Moon Mars Three100+Wired / 6h
Thursday’s launch to the space station will mark the end of America’s dependence on Russia for human spaceflight, but NASA may buy more seats on Soyuz rockets.
JetBlue among first US airlines to seek waivers to suspend flights to 12 cities
The Points Guy / 6h
JetBlue Airways is seeking approval to suspend service to 12 cities as it faces near-zero passenger demand during the novel coronavirus pandemic. The request is among the first by U.S. carriers for exemptions to the air service requirements attached to the more than $50 billion in aid available under the government’s coronavirus stimulus package, officially known as the CARES Act. New York-based
Fortnite’s Vault reappears in Season 2, hinting at major spy plotline
SlashGear / 6h
Brace yourselves, Fortnite fans. The game’s Vault from the first chapter has seemingly reappeared on select displays found on the game’s current island. Though it is potentially an Easter Egg, the location of the Vault imagery, as well as its gradual arrival, hints at a development in the game’s storyline, one that may indicate that the game’s spies are hunting … Continue reading
We Can't Go Out So Let's Stay In: Everything You Need for Backyard Camping
Lifehacker / 6h
You may not be able to go out, but you don’t have to stay in. As the weather is warming, why not take advantage of that green space behind your house to create some good old-fashioned family fun with a backyard campout. Not only will you create epic memories for your kids, but you’ll likely keep them entertained for… Read more...
Twitter will now give more of your user data to advertisers
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Twitter users who logged into their account on Wednesday were greeted with a new notification. A screenshot of the Twitter notification about the privacy policy change. Image: MASHABLE “The control you have over what information Twitter shares with its business partners has changed,” read Twitter’s pop-up message. “Specifically, your ability to control mobile app advertising measurements has been
30 years later, 'Twin Peaks' stills loves us as much as we love it
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Deputy Hawk was late to our phone call. To be fair, the man was on duty. “I mean, this raccoon was the size of a Volkswagen,” Michael Horse, the actor behind the Twin Peaks icon, tells me through triumphant chuckles. “I built a chicken coop the guys from Alcatraz couldn’t escape from, so this raccoon must have had bolt cutters or something. ” Nestled in his northern California home, Horse regales
Taiwan tells government agencies to stop using Zoom
Google Zoom One Security55Mashable / 6h
Taiwan has told all government agencies to stop using Zoom, citing security and privacy concerns with the video-conferencing service. On Tuesday, Taiwan’s executive branch issued the advisory, which is also directed to "specific non-government agencies." In response, Taiwan's education ministry has banned local schools from using Zoom. The advisory doesn’t spell out the security and privacy conce
Here's what Twitter's weird 'data-sharing' notification really means
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Twitter is rolling back a privacy setting that allowed users to control whether or not some of their data was shared with the company’s advertisers. The company began notifying users of the change Tuesday, saying that the update will help Twitter “continue operating as a free service.” “The control you have over what information Twitter shares with its business partners has changed,” the message
Disney+ has more than 50M subscribers
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The Walt Disney Company just announced that its streaming service Disney+ has more than 50 million subscribers. The service launched less than five months ago , and apparently had 28.6 million subscribers as of February 3. These “paid subscriber” numbers include subscribers who are bringing in revenue for Disney but are not paying for the service themselves. (TechCrunch’s parent company Verizon i
Bessemer’s Tess Hatch on the evolving aerospace market and COVID-19 adjustments
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The aerospace market is evolving quickly and merging with other segments of tech, making it an exciting space for both startups and investors — but the complications of the global pandemic are being felt by both. Bessemer Venture Partners investor Tess Hatch has been helping guide companies in their portfolio through these strange times, and has been rolling with the punches herself. Hatch recent
G Suite passes six million paid businesses, Meet sees huge surge
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Google has revealed that its G Suite bundle of productivity software had over six million paying businesses in March which is up from five million in February of last year. The search giant's parent company Alphabet also recently disclosed Google Cloud's revenue for the first ever as it looks to grow beyond advertising which made up 83 percent of the company's revenue in 2019. In an interview wit
What All The Elite Status Extensions Mean We’ll See Later This Year
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Elite status is one of the most powerful motivators for frequent customers to stick with a travel brand. When programs extend status outright during this crisis, they're giving up a tool to encourage business when customers are able to come back. So they're going to have to reach into a different bag of tricks. Continue reading ...
When will we start traveling again? American and United Airlines hint at future in latest decisions
49The Points Guy / 7h
The economic impact of the coronavirus is still unknown. But one thing’s for certain — it’s hit the airline industry especially hard. As more than half the world is under some sort of shelter-in-place or stay-at-home instruction, there’s little demand for flights . In response, we’ve seen some unprecendented moves for the aviation industry, like airlines consolidating flights across metro areas ,
Instacart adds two new features to speed up grocery delivery
SlashGear / 7h
Grocery delivery service Instacart has formally announced two new features that’ll help users get the groceries they ordered. The company has been testing these features, meaning there’s a chance you already had access to them. With the new ‘Fast & Flexible’ option, Instacart customers get paired up with available shoppers in real-time; this is joined by a new ‘order ahead’ … Continue reading
Gizmodo 10 X-Files Episodes to Watch That Are Still Scary as Hell | The A.V. Club The 50 most important American indepe...
Nuro Delivery CaliforniaLifehacker / 7h
Gizmodo 10 X-Files Episodes to Watch That Are Still Scary as Hell | The A.V. Club The 50 most important American independent movies | The Root What the Coronavirus Is Doing to Black People Ain't a Conspiracy. It's Just America | Jalopnik Nuro's Grocery Robots Granted Permission To Run Amok On The Streets Of California | Jezebel Linda Tripp Has Died at Age 70 | Read more...
This Freaky Spiral Thing Is Alive
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More than 2,000 feet beneath the ocean surface, an otherworldly, 50-foot-wide marine organism floats... and feeds. Read more...
Original Content podcast: We have mixed feelings about Quibi
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Quibi , the short-form, mobile-focused video service that Hollywood executive Jeffrey Katzenberg first hinted at in 2017 , officially launched on Monday . After years of star-studded content announcements , not to mention $1.75 billion in funding , it might have been impossible for Quibi to live up to expectations. And indeed, it divided the hosts of the Original Content podcast. None of us was t
Lifehacker What to Watch Tonight | The A.V. Club The 50 most important American independent movies | Jalopnik Nuro's Gr...
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Lifehacker What to Watch Tonight | The A.V. Club The 50 most important American independent movies | Jalopnik Nuro's Grocery Robots Granted Permission To Run Amok On The Streets Of California | The Root What the Coronavirus Is Doing to Black People Ain't a Conspiracy. It's Just America | Jezebel Linda Tripp Has Died at Age 70 | Read more...
Deliveroo, Graphcore and other big UK startups say they’re being cut out of COVID-19 lending relief
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The U.K. government, like a number of other countries around the world such as the U.S., has stepped up its pace in providing relief in the form of loans for businesses being impacted by the coronavirus health crisis and the related shutdown that we’ve seen across the economy and life as we knew it. But startups in the U.K. are increasingly getting worried that they are being left behind. An open
Valorant closed beta: The tactical hero shooter I never knew I wanted
Riot Valorant LoL Twitch56Ars Technica / 7h
Enlarge / Kind of looks like a mid-'90s Sega Genesis box cover. We're not mad about it. (credit: Riot Games ) In October, the makers of League of Legends announced an ambitious plan to roll out new games in entirely different genres . A fighting game, a card game, a possible action-RPG, and more—Riot Games is up to 10 announced "future" games at this point. That's a lot for a company whose second
The Coronavirus Is Deadlier in Places With Bad Pollution
500+Futurism / 7h
Data has started to emerge that suggests COVID-19 can be deadlier if patients have also been exposed to high levels of air pollution. By looking at data from the nearly 3,000 U.S. counties that have released their coronavirus case reports and death tolls, a team of Harvard public health researchers found a correlation between the concentration of air pollutants and the COVID-19 death rate . The r
Get a 1080p 32" HP Monitor for Your Work From Home Space, Just $150
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HP 32" 1080p IPS Monitor (Refurbished) | $150 | Woot Read more...
What to Watch Tonight, April 8, 2020
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Looking for something to do tonight? Read more...
This Naipo Shiatsu Body Massager Is Down to $30
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Naipo Massager | $30 | Amazon | Promo code NAIPO407 Read more...
This “Mutant Enzyme” Can Break Down Plastic Bottles in Hours
500+Futurism / 7h
Mutant Enzymes Researchers working for industrial development company Carbios have created a mutant bacterial enzyme that can break down plastic bottles for recycling in only a couple of hours, according to The Guardian . The enyzme can break down PET plastic bottles into their individual chemical composites, which could later be reused to make brand new bottles. Conventional recycled plastic tha
Big cruise companies can survive a shutdown lasting many months, Wall Street analyst says
86The Points Guy / 7h
The world’s biggest cruise companies are unlikely to go bankrupt even if cruising doesn’t resume for many months, says a top Wall Street analyst who has studied the industry for many years. Leisure analyst Harry Curtis of Instinet on Tuesday said the three publicly traded companies that dominate the cruise world — Carnival Corp., Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings — h
Starz free trial: how to to stream shows and movies on-demand for a discount
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Of all the premium streaming services out there, Starz might be the stingiest when it comes to handing out free trials of its service. Sure, you can sign up for a discounted rate on its website – which we recommend if you know you definitely will be watching for more than a month – but if you’re looking to just sample some of best Starz shows like Outlander, American Gods, Black Sails and Power,
Stocks rally again as new COVID-19 cases show signs of slowing
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All major indices rose Wednesday, led by the Dow Jones Industrial Average, which increased 3.44% to close above 23,000 for the first time since March 13. Investors seemed heartened by comments made by National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director Anthony Fauci, who said Wednesday that the U.S. death count from COVID-19 is lower than initially modeled. He warned that the death cou
Radiohead is uploading concert films to YouTube for isolated fans
YouTube Android Paul1KEngadget / 8h
Radiohead has made a career for themselves writing songs about personal and social alienation. And so it should come as no surprise that the band is now trying to help its fans get through recent tough times by posting weekly concert videos to its YouTube channel . The series starts tomorrow at 5PM ET. First on the docket is the Live from a Tent in Dublin show the band played on October 7th, 2020
Zoom Rushes to Improve Privacy for Consumers Flooding Its Service
Google Zoom One Security100+NYT > Technology / 8h
The features that allowed companies to hop on videoconferences also made it easy for trolls to hijack meetings and harass students.
'OK, Boomer' Girl's Rise To Twitch Fame Was 'A Perfect Storm' Of Memes And Politics
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Several decades ago, at the beginning of March 2020, when Bernie Sanders was still in the race for president , a streamer who goes by the handle Neekolul posted a short video of herself lip syncing and dancing along to a song by YouTuber Senzawa made up entirely of variations on the phrase “OK, boomer” to TikTok and… Read more...
How to Get Coronavirus Relief Payments for Kids If You Don't File Taxes
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Waiting patiently for your coronavirus relief payment from the government? Even if you know payments will be sent out soon, you might still have questions about how you’ll get your money—especially if you don’t typically file taxes, and most especially if you don’t usually file taxes, but you do have kids at home. If… Read more...
What to Know Before You Travel Across State Lines
100+Lifehacker / 8h
As the coronavirus pandemic grips the country, travel restrictions are increasingly going into effect. And while flights and international travel are grabbing the headlines thanks to increased security measures and border closings, it’s also important that we focus on changes to interstate travel within the U.S. Read more...
FDA warns dangerous chlorine dioxide products won’t cure COVID-19
SlashGear / 8h
The FDA is back with yet another warning about the ‘Miracle Mineral Solution’ sold by the Genesis II Church of Health and Healing, this time advising the public not to consume this substance under the belief that it will cure or prevent COVID-19. As the agency has repeatedly stated over past years, Miracle Mineral Solution is chlorine dioxide, a bleaching … Continue reading
Kia Niro EV gets cheaper DC fast charging “Kia Select” plan
SlashGear / 8h
Kia Niro EV buyers won’t get a unique charging network like Tesla owners do, but a new deal should make topping up the compact electric crossover more affordable when you’re away from home. The automaker has inked an agreement with Electrify America, and will be using the charger network for a new “Kia Select” program for use on the road. … Continue reading
Forgotten Blueprints Reveal a Late Tweak to the Statue of Liberty's Torch Arm
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Recently restored sketches of the Statue of Liberty suggest French engineer Gustave Eiffel, who was brought in to help with the project, had a different vision for the monument’s upraised arm. Read more...
How to cancel travel booked through the Citi ThankYou Travel Center
The Points Guy / 8h
Citi is a TPG advertising partner. The Citi ThankYou Travel Center is a popular option for easily redeeming Citi ThankYou Rewards points . But what happens when your travel plans change, causing you to need to change or cancel a flight before you depart? As you’d expect, it is possible to cancel airfare and other travel plans booked through the ThankYou Travel Center, but it’s more involved than
Stanford releases coronavirus screening iOS app for first responders
Stanford App100+Mashable / 8h
During the coronavirus outbreak, it's important to take care of the people on the front lines. That's why Stanford Medicine launched a new app called First Responder COVID-19 Guide . The app was built with the help of Apple's ResearchKit and CareKit — the company's open-sourced platforms that make it easier for people without a coding background to create useful apps. Since we're learning somethi
NASA selects Masten Space Systems to deliver cargo to the Moon in 2022
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NASA has chosen a new lunar surface delivery partner from its list of Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) vendors to actually transport stuff on its behalf – Mojave’s Masten Space Systems, which is being tapped by the agency to take eight payloads, including non science and tech instruments, to the Moon’s South Pole in 2022. Masten is the fourth company awarded a lunar delivery contract unde
John Prine’s ‘Paradise’ Taught Us Why We Can't Give in to Climate Hell
100+Gizmodo / 8h
Legendary songwriter John Prine died on Tuesday due to covid-19 complications . If you know one John Prine song, it’s probably “Paradise,” a bittersweet lament about the devastation the coal mining industry brought to his parents’ hometown in Kentucky. Read more...
iFood merges with Delivery Hero’s Domicilios.com to challenge Rappi in Colombia
100+TechCrunch / 8h
Latin America’s leading legacy food delivery company iFood and Delivery Hero-owned Domicilios.com are merging in a bid to take on the food startup Rappi on its home turf. The price of the transaction was undisclosed, but will result in iFood holding a 51% equity stake in the partnership, while Delivery Hero will hold the remaining 49%. Domicilios, the Colombian online food ordering startup, raise
TechCrunch Live: Join USV Managing Director Albert Wenger for a live chat Thursday at 9am PDT
100+TechCrunch / 8h
Startups big and small, across all industries, are affected by the novel coronavirus pandemic. From Etsy to MongoDB, from Twilio to Foursquare, these companies are looking for ways to capitalize and ultimately thrive in what has become a survivalist landscape. These companies also happen to be portfolio companies of one Albert Wenger . We’re excited to have Union Square Ventures’ Managing Directo
Google searches for 'cat' and 'dog' have hit an all-time high thanks to quarantine
100+Mashable / 8h
The internet is googling about dogs and cats more than ever and, honestly, I get it. Times are bad: The new coronavirus has sickened more than 1.3 million and killed some 80,000 people worldwide. Dogs and cats, meanwhile, are good. Billions of people have also been urged to stay home to stop the spread of the virus, which has seemingly left lots of folks with extra time to go online and look at g
VoIP specialist Ooma wants businesses to cut the internet cord once and for all
40TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
VoIP specialist Ooma has introduced a new solution called Ooma Connect which will provide small and mid-sized businesses with fixed wireless internet and business phone service. Millions of business locations in the US are unable to get high-speed internet access and instead are forced to rely on DSL, cable or satellite connections that can be slow, unreliable and expensive. To make matters worse
I Can't Believe Someone is Going to Spend Over $5,000 on This Graphics Card
100+Gizmodo / 8h
There are a lot of people hyped for a videogame that hasn’t even come out yet. Some are so hyped that they’re willing to part with thousands on dollars on a limited edition RTX 2080 Ti to show their super fandom. There’s a bunch of Ebay auctions going on at the moment for Cyberpunk 2077 editions of the RTX 2080 Ti,… Read more...
Nostalgic for MacBook Ports? Vava's 5-in-1 USB-C Hub Turns Form Back Into Function for $13
34Gizmodo / 8h
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You Don't Actually Want to 'Boost' Your Immune System
500+Lifehacker / 8h
There’s a virus going around. In general, when your immune system is strong, you’re in a better position to resist infection. So who wouldn’t want to boost their immune system with vitamins, exercise, or whatever foods or supplements might help? But the whole concept is kind of broken. Read more...
No-code automation platform Tonkean raises $24M from Lightspeed
100+TechCrunch / 8h
As more companies find their workflows upended by remote work in the pandemic crisis, there are plenty of SaaS startups aiming to sell them a new path to streamlining processes. Tonkean is an SF startup selling a no-code automation platform to do just that, and it’s in the fortunate position of just having closed a hefty Series A. The company closed a $24 million round led by Lightspeed Venture P
Rocket Lab proves it can recover a rocket in mid-air
200+Engadget / 8h
Last year, Rocket Lab announced that it would attempt to reuse the first stage of its Electron rocket . The company’s goal is to catch the stage as it falls back towards the ocean by plucking it out of mid-air with a helicopter. While that’s ambitious, a video released today shows that Rocket Lab may not be too far off. The clip shows one helicopter dropping an Electron test stage and another hoo
Newly engineered enzyme can break down plastic to raw materials
500+Ars Technica / 8h
Enlarge (credit: Orange County NC ) Plastics have a lot of properties that have made them fixtures of modern societies. They can be molded into any shape we'd like, they're tough yet flexible, and they come in enough variations that we can tune the chemistry to suit different needs. The problem is that they're tough enough that they don't break down on their own, and incinerating them is relative
This smart beehive is bringing beekeeping into the future — Future Blink
73Mashable / 8h
Beewise is an automatic beehive that has several features which maintain the hive’s stability. Read more... More about Tech , Mashable Video , Outdoors , Beekeeper , and Future Blink
This indoor drone uses UVC light to help fight coronavirus — Future Blink
46Mashable / 9h
The Aertos 120-UVC was designed to help disinfect essential businesses by using ultraviolet (UVC) lights. Read more... More about Tech , Mashable Video , Drones , Future Blink , and Coronavirus
Netflix’s Space Force series with Steve Carell teased in new images
Steve Carell Space Force20SlashGear / 9h
While movie studios are busy delaying their feature films, Netflix is gearing up to release a new original. The upcoming series is called Space Force and it stars a number of notable cast members, including Steve Carell, Lisa Kudrow, and John Malkovich. Netflix shared a handful of images from the upcoming series, which will focus on the newest branch of … Continue reading
LinkedIn has no plans to make COVID-19 related layoffs from now until end of fiscal year
96TechCrunch / 9h
LinkedIn has no plans to make COVID-related layoffs until at least the end of June 2020, the professional network has confirmed to TechCrunch. This announcements comes after Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff’s pledge last month to have no significant layoffs for the next 90 days. Other business leaders such as Bank of America’s CEO Brian Moynihan and Morgan Stanley’s CEO James Gorman have also agreed t
Tigers getting coronavirus is no surprise
Mashable / 9h
The Bronx Zoo announced that one of its Malayan Tigers tested positive for COVID-19, with three other tigers and three lions also showing symptoms. Read more... More about Health , Animals , Mashable Video , Coronavirus , and Covid 19
Zoom Accused of Misrepresenting Security Measures in New Lawsuit
Google Zoom One Security30Gizmodo / 9h
Following extensive reporting on egregious security failures, video conferencing company Zoom is now being sued by a shareholder over allegations of fraud and overstating the security protocols in place on its service. Read more...
Probable Roman shipwrecks unearthed at a Serbian coal mine
400+Ars Technica / 9h
(credit: Uryadovy Courier ) Coal miners in Serbia recently dug up an unexpected surprise: three probable Roman-era ships, buried in the mud of an ancient riverbed for at least 1,300 years. The largest is a flat-bottomed river vessel 15 meters (49 feet) long, which seems to have been built with Roman techniques. Two smaller boats, each carved out from a single tree trunk, match ancient description
Record low: TSA screened fewer than 100,000 travelers on Tuesday, a stunning drop
72The Points Guy / 9h
It’s no secret that the airline industry has been hammered by the fallout related to the coronavirus pandemic. In the U.S., the scale of the disruption may be best born out by screening numbers that have been plummeting at Transportation Security Administration checkpoints nationwide. On Tuesday, the agency reached a new, grim milestone, screening just 97,130 travelers across all U.S. airports. I
Clean Your Damn Condiments
60Lifehacker / 9h
Not to get all “change your entire life with one weird trick,” but I really do think cleaning the gunky, crusty, drippy lids and sides of your various condiments is a tiny hack that can enhance your mood and improve your overall sense of wellbeing. Read more...
Nostalgic for MacBook Ports? Vava's 5-in-1 USB-C Hub Turns Form Back Into Function for $13
34Lifehacker / 9h
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How to effectively work from home with your dog
20Mashable / 9h
We spoke to Dr. Danielle Bernal, a veterinarian with Wellness Natural Pet Food, to get her advice on how to manage working from home while taking care of our dogs. Read more... More about Dogs , Mashable Video , Working From Home , Coronavirus , and Covid 19
Zoom attempts to idiot-proof itself with update hiding Meeting IDs
100+Mashable / 9h
When it comes to securing your video calls from hackers and spammers, Zoom knows it set its users up to fail. But now a software update to the popular video conferencing tool aims to do something about that. At issue are Zoom Meeting IDs. The update, which can be downloaded today, makes it harder for users to queue themselves up for ' Zoombombings ' by hiding the 9- to 11-digit ID numbers that we
The Lesson We Are Learning From Zoom
Google Zoom One Security1KNYT > Technology / 9h
The popular app offered the simplest path to videoconferencing in a pandemic. That doesn’t make it the right path to take.
How to Hide TV Shows and Movies on Netflix
How-To Geek / 9h
Netflix now lets you hide titles from its library. Whether you’re sick of Netflix recommending you a particular movie or TV show or you don’t want your children watching something, you can ensure Netflix never shows you it again. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
“UFO-Like” Sea Creature Made up of “Millions of Clones”
500+Futurism / 9h
Deep Sea Giant According to a Newsweek report , researchers found a bizarre deep sea organism off the cost of Western Australia. And it’s an absolute mammoth. “Check out this beautiful *giant* siphonophore Apolemia recorded on #NingalooCanyons expedition,” wrote the official Twitter account for the Schmidt Ocean Institute (SCI). “It seems likely that this specimen is the largest ever recorded, an
ESPN will broadcast and stream 'League of Legends' spring playoffs
100+Engadget / 9h
ESPN’s 12-hour esports marathon was just the start of its return to live competitive gaming. The broadcaster and Riot Games have reached a deal that will stream the League of Legends Championship Series Spring Split Playoffs live on ESPN2 or the ESPN app, starting with a match between 100 Thieves and TSM today (April 8th) available online at 4PM Eastern. You’ll also have on-demand access to event
'Stories from the Show' shares a young John Mulaney's 'Saturday Night Live' audition
64Mashable / 9h
He may not work there anymore, but John Mulaney's Saturday Night Live stories are still a treat. Mulaney wrote for the show for five years and has hosted three times since then, including memorable anecdotes from the show in his standup and in SNL 's latest "Stories from the Show." "Stories from the Show" gives us a rare glimpse of Mulaney's 2008 cast audition before he walks us through highlight
Pandemic hasn’t crushed broadband networks—even rural areas are doing OK
200+Ars Technica / 9h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | metamorworks ) The sharp growth in residential-broadband traffic seen during the pandemic is starting to level off, new data shows. While Internet speeds have slowed somewhat in many parts of the United States, it turns out that even rural-broadband networks are holding up pretty well. Speeds have dropped in rural areas but are stabilizing, BroadbandNow reported to
Mom-focused content startup Motherly raises $5.4M as it expands into commerce
100+TechCrunch / 9h
Motherly CEO Jill Koziol admits that it was a tough pitch when she and her co-founder Liz Tenety first tried to get investors on-board in 2015. “We wanted to create a brand first and foremost,” Koziol told me. “We did not want to go and build a media company or a [direct-to-consumer] company or Facebook for moms — because, spoiler alert, it’s called Facebook.” Instead, she described Motherly as a
Amazon extends return window amid coronavirus pandemic
100+Engadget / 9h
Amazon is temporarily extending its return policy window to help its customers during the coronavirus crisis. If you live in the US or Canada, you now have until May 31st to return any products you buy between now and April 30th through Amazon or one of the company's partners, with purchases as far back as March 1st covered as well. Similarly, if you live in Italy, Spain, France, Turkey or the Ne
Black Panther's Epic Space Opera Became a Story About the Power of Memory
100+Gizmodo / 9h
Ta-Nehisi Coates’ current run on Black Panther thrust the nation of Wakanda into the far reaches of space and turned T’Challa into a resistance fighter in the midst of an epic war, the likes of which no one on Earth had ever witnessed. With the help of allies new and old, T’Challa has become the focal point of a… Read more...
Find the Best Video Chat App With This Mega-Guide
200+Lifehacker / 9h
I’m tired of answering the question, “Which video chat service should I use?” I don’t know which is the best one, because I don’t know what your specific needs are or how much annoyance you’re willing to tolerate—here’s looking at you, Zoom’s 40-minute-cutoffs—to achieve picture-perfect videoconferencing for you and… Read more...
World of Tanks ‘Gravity Force’ lets you battle tanks on the moon
SlashGear / 9h
A new mode of gameplay was introduced this week in World of Tanks Blitz. The war machine fighting game now includes a dogfight battle mode called Gravity Force. Imagine you’ve got control of a massive cannon on treads that you can use to blast your friends into oblivion – but not here on earth. This tank battle takes place on … Continue reading
Rivian R1T electric pickup delay confirmed
SlashGear / 9h
Rivian’s hotly-anticipated electric pickup truck, the R1T, won’t arrive in time for late 2020 deliveries, the startup has confirmed, with coronavirus precautions meaning would-be drivers will have to wait a little longer. Announced in late 2018, the Rivian R1T – and its R1S SUV sibling – uses a brand new “skateboard” platform that the automaker intended to build in a … Continue reading
Amazon temporarily extends return policy in multiple countries
SlashGear / 9h
In light of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Amazon has announced that it is temporarily extending its return policy in multiple countries, giving consumers a wider time frame for returning items they don’t need or want. The change will be retroactively applied to orders made as far back as March 1, according to the Internet retailer, which has been struggling to … Continue reading
AMD Ryzen 9 might be coming to ultra light laptops
40TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
It looks like AMD may be preparing to add a new flagship APU to its recently launched Ryzen 4000 U-series lineup in a bid to better challenge Intel’s 10th-generation Comet Lake-U parts. When AMD debuted the Ryzen 4000U lineup in January, the Ryzen 7 4800U was the highest-spec model, with no sign of a Ryzen 9 chip. However, it looks like that will soon change as leaker @TUM_APISAK has spotted the
Business continuity in times of crisis - why it matters and how to achieve it
40TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
With the coronavirus outbreak continuing to gather pace, many businesses around the world are having to provide remote access for all their employees, sometimes for the first time. This is being done under pressure to tight time constraints. It’s difficult for anyone to do their best work with deadlines looming, and worries and concerns about the current situation playing on their mind. IT staff
Cybercriminals are living the dream – here’s how to stay safe
44TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
The ongoing pandemic has demonstrated how efficient cybercriminals are in exploiting the fear and anxiety that has been generated on a global basis. They do this through social engineering methods and taking advantage of unsecured channels of communication. Businesses have had to adopt a new way of working with the majority, if not the entirety, of workforces transitioning to working from home. T
HBO’s streaming apps will soon stop working on older Apple TVs
62Ars Technica / 9h
The fourth-generation Apple TV (left) next to the third-gen model. (credit: Andrew Cunningham ) Second- and third-generation Apple TV streaming boxes will no longer be able to stream content from HBO Go and HBO Now after the end of April, according to a pair of HBO support documents. The documents were uncovered today by MacRumors . The two streaming apps affected are HBO Go, the additive over-th
Microsoft starts testing a new news reading experience in Windows 10
77TechCrunch / 10h
Microsoft announced its latest Windows 10 preview build today, and, while that is a pretty routine affair these days, the company also used today’s announcement to launch the beta version of a new news consumption experience that anybody on a Windows 10 device can try out today . The Microsoft News Bar aggregates news from the 4,500 publishers in the Microsoft News network and then displays those
How one European VC firm is reacting to the economic crisis
100+TechCrunch / 10h
Public markets around the world have been tanking for the past few weeks, and many companies simply can’t operate during a lockdown. Sheltering in place has had some terrible economic consequences, with a record number of Americans getting laid off, including many startup employees . But what is happening in Europe? You might also be wondering whether European tech startups have to lay off a sign
Changes Coming To The Citi Premier Card
One Mile at a Time / 10h
The Citi Premier Card is Citi’s mid-range card earning ThankYou points , which is essentially a competitor to the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card ( review ). Citi has just announced some significant changes to this card, which can either be positive or negative, depending on what you’re hoping to get out of this card. New Citi Premier bonus categories The Citi Premier Card is getting new bonus cat
Don’t count on Summer slowing coronavirus warn prestigious scientists
SlashGear / 10h
Summer is unlikely to prompt a dip in coronavirus infections, scientists have warned, cautioning that COVID-19 does not seem to observe the same seasonal decline as flu does. The conclusion comes as a blow to those who had hoped that warmer conditions in the US over the summer months might mitigate the ongoing pandemic that has so far killed more … Continue reading
Apple AirPods sale: the latest model AirPods get a $20 price cut at Best Buy
Apple AirPods One Firmware37TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
You can score a price cut on the latest model AirPods at Best Buy's Apple Event Sale. For a limited time, Best Buy has the Apple AirPods with charging case on sale for $139.99 . That's a $20 discount and a fantastic price for truly wireless earbuds. The Apple AirPods received an upgraded H1 Chip that results in faster pairing and seamless connectivity. The H1 chip also allows you to use your voic
Grab Yourself an Anker USB-C Hub For $20
Gizmodo / 10h
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France is developing an app to track the spread of COVID-19
100+Engadget / 10h
France is joining those countries betting that technology will help track and contain COVID-19 . It’s developing a StopCovid contact tracing mobile app that will use Bluetooth to detect transmission chains for the coronavirus and help limit the spread. If you get close to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19, the app could let you know and encourage testing to be safe. Officials are eager
Alleviate COVID-19 Symptoms With This Breathing Technique
1KLifehacker / 10h
You may have seen the below video about a breathing technique for patients with COVID-19. In this video, Sarfaraz Munshi, a physician from Queen’s Hospital in the UK, demonstrates a technique to help patients suffering from COVID-19. Read more...
Chrome 81 goes live with support for AR and NFC
32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
After being delayed due to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, Google has finally released Chrome 81 with support for WebXR and initial support the Web NFC standard. The update was initially planned to be much larger but a number of features were dropped from the Chrome 81 release such as a UI redesign of Chrome's web form elements and the removal of support for the TLS 1.0 and TLS 1.1 encryption p
HBO Removing Streaming Apps From Some Apple TVs
HBO Older Apple YouTube100+Gizmodo / 10h
HBO announced this morning that as of April 30 its HBO GO and HBO NOW streaming apps will no longer be available on 2nd and 3rd-Gen Apple TVs, because it wants to “provide the best streaming experience” moving forward. (That likely just means HBO no longer wants to provide software updates for older hardware.) So, if… Read more...
Charge Literally Everything With an Anker Powerport 10 Wall Charger
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How months at sea prepared me for lockdown on land
200+MIT Technology Review / 10h
Ten years ago, I ran away to sea. My stepfather, who had aggressive dementia, had been sent to a secure unit. I had a book to write. So once I felt sure enough about my mother’s safety, I departed for 9,288 nautical miles on a container ship, the Maersk Kendal . Its journey from Europe to Asia would take five weeks, and I would be the only passenger. This was no cruise ship: there would be no org
Why your United itinerary might suddenly include a flight from MKW airport in Indonesia
The Points Guy / 10h
Ever been to Manokwari, Indonesia? The West Papua coastal town of 100,000 is a popular tourist destination for travelers seeking a bit of outdoor adventure. And, according to my United itinerary, I’ll be visiting myself in February 2021, departing just after midnight on United Flight 1342. United doesn’t offer service to Indonesia, though, and Manokwari’s Rendani Airport (MKW) doesn’t offer any i
Here's BOGO 50% Off 2,500mg and 5,000mg CBD Oil Tinctures to Weather the Bad Times
20Lifehacker / 10h
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REI's Sale Can Save Adventurers up to 30% on a Bunch of Great Brands
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Airbnb rolls out new features aimed at its next big bet: longer-term stays
Airbnb 10% Monday 2017200+TechCrunch / 10h
Airbnb is tweaking its landing page and introducing new features all aimed at longer-term stays, as the online rental marketplace looks to capitalize on a growing segment of its business. The changes are being rolled out just days after Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky said the company had raised $1 billion and laid out plans to direct its attention and new funds toward three core products: hosts, long-te
Rocket Lab catches an Electron stage in mid-air, demonstrating a key part of its rocket recovery plan
84TechCrunch / 10h
Rocket Lab is in the process of developing a way to recover the rockets it launches, despite their originally being designed as fully expendable launch vehicles. The company had a surprise announcement on Wednesday : It has already managed to successfully catch an Electron in mid-air, during a test meant to prove out the feasibility of that part of the operation. The whole process involves Rocket
A New False Memory Study Suggests People Can't Tell What's Real
500+Gizmodo / 10h
A new study is the latest to show how indistinguishable false memories are from real ones. People who watched someone else recount a supposed recollection were unable to tell that the memory was false with any better accuracy than chance, the study found. Moreover, in many cases the people describing their own… Read more...
MIT SprayableTech turns any surface into a touchpad control
SlashGear / 10h
Researchers at MIT created a touch interface system they’ve called SprayableTech. This tech builds on the ideas of scientists and researchers like Mark Weiser of Palo Alto Research Center, Xerox, CA, USA, and his paper The Computer for the 21st Century, published in the year 1999. Back then, an idea was stirring. An idea that the world would one day … Continue reading
Stadia launches free tier including two-month trial of Stadia Pro
48Ars Technica / 10h
The Stadia main menu interface, as seen in a Chrome browser (it looks largely similar on mobile and Chromecast). Nearly five months after its paid launch, Google's Stadia streaming-games service is finally rolling out a (relatively) simple way to try it out for free. Curious new users no longer have to pay $130 upfront or a $10 monthly fee (or rely on an invite code from a Premiere Edition subscr
Marriott donates $10 million in free hotel stays to healthcare professionals
400+The Points Guy / 10h
Marriott is dedicating some $10 million worth of free hotel rooms to healthcare professionals serving areas most impacted by coronavirus cases. The new initiative, called Rooms for Responders , will launch in hard-hit cities such as New York City, New Orleans, Chicago, Detroit, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Washington, D.C. and Newark. Sign up for our daily newsletter for travel news, tips and more Roo
Update Your iPhone to Solve a Big FaceTime Problem
71Lifehacker / 10h
An unexpected iOS/iPadOS update dropped today, and while it doesn’t add any new features, it does fix an annoying bug that prevented some users on iOS/iPadOS 13.4 from FaceTiming people on devices running iOS 9.3.1, macOS 10.11.16 or other older operating systems. Given that we’re all relying on video chats more than… Read more...
Gears 5 goes free-to-play on Xbox One and PC, but not for long
SlashGear / 10h
If you’ve yet to check out Gears 5, then this weekend will be the perfect time to do so. Microsoft has made the game free-to-play on both Xbox One and PC – a promotion that runs from now through the end of the weekend. That’ll give those who were on the fence enough time to check out both the campaign … Continue reading
Netflix to launch weekly Instagram Live series about coping during the COVID-19 pandemic
93TechCrunch / 10h
Netflix is launching a new series on Instagram that will focus on taking care of yourself and your mental health during the COVID-19 global pandemic. The series, which will begin airing on Instagram Live tomorrow at 7 PM PT, features the stars of some of Netflix’s top Young Adult shows and movies, including “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before,” “The Kissing Booth,” “Stranger Things,” “Cheer” and “
Exploring the slow-burning surrealism of 'The Gateway Trilogy'
74Engadget / 10h
There’s something uniquely fascinating about a pitch-black room. Being blanketed in darkness is simultaneously terrifying and thrilling -- a duality that’s been expertly exploited by Spirit Halloween stores and the haunted house industry. The reason behind both of these reactions, however, is the same. We’re afraid of the dark because it could contain anything, and we’re excited by the dark becau
Netflix Just Released New Parental Controls
71Lifehacker / 10h
If ever it were a good time for Netflix to give parents more control over their kids’ viewing experience, it is now, while our kids are home and watching more shows than ever. And they’ve come through with some basics that will help ensure kids aren’t watching content that is inappropriate—or shows you simply don’t… Read more...
Windows 10’s File Explorer Is Getting Linux Files (and Tux)
43How-To Geek / 10h
Microsoft is testing a “Linux” option to File Explorer’s sidebar. If you have the Windows Subsystem for Linux installed, you can easily access all your Linux files in a few clicks. This change appears in Windows 10 Insider build 19603. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Twitter Says It Will Share More of Your Data With Advertisers
48How-To Geek / 10h
No free service is genuinely free. If the service doesn’t charge you for access, then it’s selling your data to recoup the cost of servers, employees, and hopefully net a profit. With that in mind, Twitter is alerting users it will start sharing more data about your ad-viewing habits to its advertisers. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
iPads Are Crucial Health Care Tools in Combating Covid-19
400+Wired / 11h
Hospitals are deploying tablets and smartphones to protect staff, preserve protective equipment, and help patients connect with loved ones.
Google Stadia now has a free two-month trial to entertain self-isolators
Google Stadia Two Months50TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
As gamers self-isolate around the world, Google Stadia gets a two-month free trial for Stadia Pro subscription service for anyone in the 14 countries supported by the service. Already signed up foe Google Stadia? You’ll get two months free, too, according to a blog post by Stadia VP Phil Harrison. This is the first widely-available free trial for Google’s game streaming service; those who bought
How to watch Masterchef UK 2020 online for free in the UK or abroad
45TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Now in its 16th series, the battle to win the title of the UK’s best amateur cook is in full flow - read on to find out how to stream Masterchef 2020, no matter where in the world you are, by following our guide below. With 60 initial contestants ranging from cattle farmers, hairdressers and architects, this latest incarnation of the culinary competition has already been one of the most fiercely
Tesla wins Kelley Blue Book award for 'Top Luxury Brand'
100+Mashable / 11h
Tesla's reputation as a top car brand is still intact even as car sales drop off while most people stay sheltered indoors during this pandemic. On Wednesday, car valuation group Kelley Blue Book named Tesla the top luxury car brand. The California-based electric vehicle company also took home titles for "Best Value," "Most Refined," "Best Performance," and "Best Car Styling" in the luxury categor
Radio Corona, Apr 9: Craig Spencer on New York City’s covid-19 wards
56MIT Technology Review / 11h
In this episode of Radio Corona, on April 9 at 4 pm ET , Gideon Lichfield, editor in chief of MIT Technology Review, speaks with Craig Spencer, director of global health in emergency medicine at Columbia University’s Irving Medical Center. They will be discussing what it’s like to treat patients with covid-19 in New York City, hospital preparedness, and pandemic response. Spencer is an emergency
Virgin Atlantic to temporarily suspend passenger operations
55The Points Guy / 11h
Virgin Atlantic will not operate any passenger flights for nearly one week at the end of April. As a result of the ongoing coronavirus crisis , the airline detailed that between April 20-26, it will only operate cargo services. As reported by RoutesOnline and confirmed to TPG by Virgin Atlantic, the following scheduled services will operate as cargo-only flights: London Heathrow (LHR) to New York
How to Take a Virtual Vacation
100+Lifehacker / 11h
Between fielding conference calls and tearing through quarantine snacks like we’re running some kind of pandemic stress-marathon, many of us could use a break. That’s not exactly the easiest thing to find when you’re stuck at home—especially if you love to travel. If your preferred form of self-care is venturing to… Read more...
The COVID-19 shutdown is making weather prediction more difficult
400+Engadget / 11h
The coronavirus pandemic is blinding us to the future. While medical professionals around the globe fight to snatch as many lives as possible from the jaws of COVID-19, the pandemic continues to impact increasingly broad swaths of modern life. It has, for example, flat-out decimated global air travel to a degree not even seen in the aftermath of 9/11 or the Eyjafjallajökull eruption of 2010 . And
Nintendo Promises the Switch Shortage Will End Soon
GameStop Nintendo Switch400+Gizmodo / 11h
If you’re like a lot of folks who considered buying a Nintendo Switch to help pass the time while quarantined, you’ve probably noticed that Nintendo’s incredibly popular console has pretty much been sold out across the country for the past couple weeks. Read more...
Call of Duty: Warzone four-man squads now live with season 3
Warzone Warfare Season 3SlashGear / 11h
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare is getting a big update today, ushering in season 3 for both Modern Warfare multiplayer and Warzone. For Warzone, this update is a significant one, as it adds a new quads mode to the game. That means you’ll now be able to team up with three of your buddies to form a squad of four. … Continue reading
'Did I already have coronavirus?': People wonder if they previously had COVID-19, but the answer isn't easy
400+Mashable / 11h
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Dr. Fauci: “I Don’t Think We Should Ever Shake Hands Ever Again”
3KFuturism / 11h
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the head of the National Institute of Allergies and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) and the White House’s top infectious disease expert , predicts that when we emerge on the other side of the coronavirus pandemic, everyone will live far more cautiously. For instance, he suggests that even rituals as commonplace as a handshake should probably be left behind in the past. The pandemic
Marriott Extends Elite Status, Takes Additional Measures
View from the Wing / 11h
Marriott is extending current elite status through February 2022. And while they had already paused expiration of points through August they have extended that out to February 2021. Continue reading ...
Twitch Overhauls Its Vague Attire Policy With Further Specificity on Underboob
Twitch Nudity Attire37Gizmodo / 11h
A devoted troop of boob patrollers has sunk a lot of time into reporting boobs on Twitch over the years, aided largely by Twitch’s Delphic “attire” guidelines. Until now, attire was to be “publicly appropriate for the context, location, and activity” of the broadcast and, more confusingly, appropriate for a “mall”… Read more...
Hilarious new meme sees how movie posters compare their *actual* plots
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HP first off the line with Ryzen-4000 business laptops
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
To meet the needs of growing businesses and remote workers, HP has unveiled two new laptops which feature the latest AMD Ryzen 4000 series mobile processors. The HP ProBook 445 G7 and the HP ProBook 455 G7 laptops have been built from the ground up to provide SMBs and remote workers with everything they need to get their jobs done from wherever they may be. The company's new laptops also offer po
Zoom sued by shareholder for ‘overstating’ security claims
Zoom One Facebook Security500+TechCrunch / 11h
Zoom has been served with another class action lawsuit — this time by one of its shareholders, who says he lost money after the company “overstated” its security measures, which led its share price to tank. The video conferencing giant has seen its daily usage rocket from 10 million users to 200 million since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, which forced vast swathes of the world to stay an
Researchers Use 3D Printers to Fool Your Phone's Fingerprint Scanner
35How-To Geek / 11h
Fingerprint scanners are a convenient method to access your phones and devices, but they aren’t secure. If you want security, you should stick with a long PIN, or better yet, a password (if possible). Researchers from Cisco Talos underscored that point when they broke into several devices using a $2,000 Resin 3D printer, software, and glue. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Why Do Some People Sneeze When They Look into Bright Light?
How-To Geek / 11h
Ever been caught in a sneezing fit when the dentist shines that bright light into your eyes? You’re not alone—lots of people experience the same strange phenomenon when they look at something bright. Read This Article on MindBounce ›
This GameCube-Style Dock Gives the Switch Upgraded Ports and Bluetooth
Mario Nintendo SwitchHow-To Geek / 11h
If there’s one thing that Nintendo fans like, it’s arguing over which character Smash Bros should add next. But if there are two things they like, then the next one is making new Nintendo systems look like old Nintendo systems. An upcoming dock does that (sort of) for the Switch, while also adding new capabilities. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Facebook's New Tuned App Is a Couples-Only Messenger Alternative
28How-To Geek / 11h
It’s a tale as old as time. Boy meets girl. Girl and boy go on a few dates. A pandemic outbreak forces them to stay at home, thus cutting off a new relationship. Well, maybe that’s a fresh tale for the times, and for it, a new app from Facebook’s experimental group may help. Tuned works a bit like Messenger but specifically for couples. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
How To Use git with Multiple Remote Repositories
How-To Geek / 11h
git can be configured to push and pull from many locations at once, enabling you to store your code on two different platforms while only maintaining one local copy. Here’s how to set it up. Read This Article on CloudSavvy IT ›
Five Ways a Non-Privileged User Account Can Own Your Network
How-To Geek / 11h
A hacker can escalate privileges in a domain in many ways, and learning how they work is half the battle in reducing your attack surface. In this post, we’ll go through five ways that a non-privileged user (from now on only called “user”) can utilize to own your network and how you can protect yourself. Read This Article on CloudSavvy IT ›
Ableton Live is currently even cheaper than it was on Cyber Monday
100+Engadget / 11h
If you want to make music on a computer, you’ll need a digital audio workstation, or DAW. This type of software typically provides a suite of virtual instruments and effects, as well as a recording and editing environment. One of the more popular options is Ableton Live , which is conducive to performing your music in addition to recording it. The company is discounting its software by 30 percent
Marriott Bonvoy extending all members’ elite status through February 2022
200+The Points Guy / 11h
The hotel industry has been hit hard by the coronavirus outbreak. With occupancy rates reaching historic lows , many road warriors aren’t spending the nights they’ll need to earn elite status this year. Hilton and Hyatt have both announced updates to their elite status programs as a result, and today, Marriott has joined them. Stay up to date on the outbreak by visiting our hub page for coronavir
Marriott Bonvoy Extending Elite Status
33One Mile at a Time / 11h
Marriott Bonvoy has just become the latest program to announce plans to extend elite status, and more. Let’s take a look at the details. Marriott Bonvoy extends elite status by a year Marriott Bonvoy will be extending status earned in 2019 by 12 months. Rather than your current status expiring in February 2021, it will now instead expire in February 2022. This applies at all elite levels — Silver
Dungeons & Dragons crew giving away content for coronavirus quarantine
SlashGear / 11h
Wizards of the Coast are giving away free Dungeons & Dragons content to all week, daily, for those staying home during our current global pandemic. While we’re avoiding this novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in quarantine, “D&D ADVENTURES AWAIT!” Per the official release, “content will be added daily, Monday-Friday. Check back each day for the latest free, downloadable content.” The official crew … Co
10 X-Files Episodes to Watch That Are Still Scary as Hell
500+Gizmodo / 11h
These are strange days we’re living in , which makes it the perfect time to revisit The X-Files , available on Hulu. Lately, we’ve been focusing our binge-watch efforts on the monster-of-the-week episodes that scared us so bad we might as well say they scarred us—because they’re still giving us nightmares. Here are 10… Read more...
Talking venture, B2B and thesis-driven investment with Work-Bench’s Jon Lehr
100+TechCrunch / 11h
Earlier this week, the Equity crew caught up with Work-Bench investor Jon Lehr to get his take on the current market, and how his firm goes about making investment decisions. The conversation was a treat, so we cut a piece of it off for everyone to listen to. The full audio and a loose transcript are also available after the jump. What did Danny and Alex learn while talking to Lehr? A few things,
Mozilla names long-time chairwoman Mitchell Baker as CEO
100+TechCrunch / 11h
Mozilla Corporation announced today that it has chosen long-time chairwoman Mitchell Baker to be CEO, replacing Chris Beard, who announced last August he would be stepping down at the end of the year. Baker represents a logical choice to lead the company. At a time of great turmoil in the world at large, she brings the stability of someone who has been with Mozilla Corporation since 2003. Writing
Google makes seamless update support mandatory in Android 11
79Ars Technica / 11h
Enlarge (credit: Android ) Google is putting new rules in place for Android 11: it's going to make support for Android's "seamless update" feature mandatory for devices launching with the new OS. The news comes to us via an Android source code commit first spotted by XDA Developers , which reads, "Require Virtual A/B on R launches." In English, this means the seamless update system, which require
Citi Revamping Earning Structure For Premier and Preferred Cards
100View from the Wing / 11h
Citi is revamping its Premier and Preferred cards. Citi Premier gets new earning categories, and spending points on paid travel will no longer be as lucrative (making points-to-miles transfers the only good option). Citi Preferred is getting new bonus categories. Continue reading ...
Facebook has a new social network that’s just for couples
200+MIT Technology Review / 11h
The news: Facebook has launched a new app called Tuned , which lets couples message each other, swap music, share their mood, keep a daily shared diary, and send photos and voice memos. It can be used without a Facebook profile and is pitched as a “private space” for couples to connect. However, it isn’t end-to-end encrypted and has the same privacy police as Facebook, so the company can collect
How and why I used miles to book 2 new award trips for later this year
The Points Guy / 11h
My family is currently one of the lucky ones: We have our jobs, and we already worked remotely before the coronavirus outbreak . We’re still healthy. We have a backyard that makes social distancing a bit easier with the kids, and we have the technological resources to pull off the new virtual homeschooling adventure. But, it’s still hard. Some days, it’s really hard. Almost overnight, people all
Citi Premier will soon reward you for groceries and dining as part of upcoming changes
The Points Guy / 11h
Citi is a TPG advertising partner. Credit card issuers are constantly looking at how to adjust their credit card lineups in order to accommodate an always-evolving market filled with customers looking for the best rewards card for them. In that vein, Citi is announcing upcoming changes to its mid-tier Citi Premier℠ Card —including a new rewards structure and an added annual hotel credit. The info
Stadia Pro is free for two months starting today
Google Stadia Two Months300+Engadget / 11h
It took a while, but Google is finally making it easier for people to check out Stadia. Starting today, people in 14 countries around the world will be able to sign up for two free months of Stadia Pro. The full list is as follows: the US, UK, Canada, Ireland, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Finland. With the signup offer, you no longer need to buy
The Pandemic Feeds Tech Companies’ Power
100+NYT > Technology / 11h
Our online habits are changing, likely for good. This could make tech companies even more muscular.
Sonos One and Beam deals are offering big savings across the US and UK
36TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
We've all been watching a lot more TV than we're used to or listening to more music at home, which means these Sonos One and Beam soundbar deals are perfectly primed to offer big savings on your next upgrade. You can save $50 / £40 on the Sonos One wireless speaker or Sonos Beam soundbar this week, with top deals across the US and UK offering money off high-quality audio. The Sonos One SL is goin
HBO GO and HBO NOW are losing older Apple TV support
HBO Older Apple April 30SlashGear / 12h
If you’re watching HBO GO or HBO NOW on your Apple TV, it might be time to consider an upgrade, as the streaming services confirm that support for some hardware is being phased out. The news comes only days after HBO announced it would be releasing dozens of TV shows and movies for free streaming during the coronavirus pandemic. At … Continue reading
Stadia Is Free
Google Stadia Two Months200+Gizmodo / 12h
Well, that was fast. Google has made Stadia free for the next two months . No charges—just a handful of games, including Destiny 2 , absolutely free to anyone with a Gmail account and a supported web browser or phone. Read more...
Cyclone Harold Wreaks Havoc Across the Pacific—And It's Not Done Yet
86Gizmodo / 12h
Just days after hitting Vanuatu , Cyclone Harold struck Fiji on Wednesday. These island nations are coping with fallout from coronavirus pandemic , but that doesn’t mean extreme weather will take it easy on those in its path. That’s certainly been the case with this monster cyclone. Read more...
Google Stadia is now free for everyone, with a two-month trial for Pro tier
Google Stadia Two Months300+TechCrunch / 12h
Google’s game-streaming service Stadia is now free for anyone with a Google account , the company announced today. Assuming you’ve got a compatible device and controller — and good internet in one of the 14 supported countries — you can sign up right now and get the “Pro” edition with a handful of built-in games for two months. Until today, Stadia was only available via a $129 “Premiere Edition”
5 Binge-Worthy TV Shows You Can Make Workout Games Out Of
400+Lifehacker / 12h
Social distancing is affecting our bodies just as much as our minds. Without the ability to hit the gym or go to an exercise class, our physical routines have been upended. You might be substituting extra sessions of your favorite shows, or trying something new . Why not try a little workout while you watch? Read more...
Bernie Sanders ends his historic campaign for the presidency
Bernie Sanders Democratic200+TechCrunch / 12h
On Wednesday, two-time presidential Democratic candidate Bernie Sanders announced that he would conclude his bid for the party’s nomination, marking an end to a deeply influential political campaign that championed systemic progressive reforms and reframed the nation’s political conversation as a whole. “I cannot in good conscience continue to mount a campaign that cannot win and which would inte
Lacking eyeballs, Facebook’s ad review system fails to spot coronavirus harm
100+TechCrunch / 12h
Facebook’s ad review system is failing to prevent coronavirus misinformation from being targeted at its users, according to an investigation by Consumer Reports . The not-for-profit consumer advocacy organization set out to test Facebook’s system by setting up a page for a made-up organization, called the Self Preservation Society, and creating ads that contained false or deliberately misleading
Apple iPhone deal alert: price cuts on the iPhone 11, 11 Pro, XR and iPhone 8
Apple iPhone iOS 13.4.140TechRadar - All the latest technology ne.../ 12h
Apple's iPhone sale is a fantastic opportunity to score deals on the iPhone lineup which include the all-new iPhone 11, 11 Pro, XR and iPhone 8. For a limited time, you can save up to $320 with an eligible iPhone trade-in . After you purchase your new iPhone, you'll get a trade-in email that explains how to get your old device ready to ship. Apple will send you a trade-in kit that includes a box,
Google Stadia Pro is free for you for 2 months
Google Stadia Two MonthsSlashGear / 12h
This week the folks behind Google Stadia revealed a plan to bring new users in with 2 free months of gameplay. This plan gives all users – ALL users – 2 months for free. That includes people that are already paying for Google Stadia Pro, for the next two months, starting over the next few days. UPDATE: MOST people can … Continue reading
Should You Consider Credit Card Forbearance?
37Lifehacker / 12h
If you’re worried about making your credit card payments on time due to job loss, furlough or income reduction, you might be asking yourself whether you should take advantage of one of the credit card forbearance programs many lenders are offering during the coronavirus pandemic. Read more...
Twine aims to end social isolation with its video chat app for deep conversations
100+TechCrunch / 12h
A new startup called twine wants to help people feel less isolated and alone. Though the project has been in the works for around six months, it’s launching at a time when people are struggling with being cut off from family, friends, neighbors, co-workers and others due to the COVID-19 outbreak and the resulting government lockdowns and self-quarantines. Described simply as a “Zoom for meeting n
Tesla announces pay cuts and worker furloughs
Tesla Cut Salaries May 499Ars Technica / 12h
Enlarge / Elon Musk. (credit: Patrick T. Fallon/Bloomberg via Getty Images ) Tesla announced Tuesday that salaried workers would take pay cuts of 10 percent or more through the end of June. Most hourly workers—many of whom haven't been working since Tesla shut down its Fremont factory last month—are being formally furloughed, making them eligible to claim unemployment benefits. The changes take e
France is officially working on ‘Stop Covid’ contact-tracing app
100+TechCrunch / 12h
France’s health minister Olivier Véran and digital minister Cédric O have officially announced that the French government is working on a smartphone app to slow the spread of COVID-19. The government is putting a stamp of approval on the Pan-European Privacy-Preserving Proximity Tracing ( PEPP-PT ) project but remains cautious about what to expect from an app. Using mobile apps to track the coron
HBO Go and Now won't work on older Apple TV models after April
HBO YouTube Apple TV100+Engadget / 12h
Plenty of people are stuck at home without much to do. In other words, it’s the perfect time to catch up on TV shows and movies. HBO might be throwing a wrench into some people’s binging plans, though, as the company is pulling its HBO Go and HBO Now apps from 2nd and 3rd gen Apple TV units. MacRumors spotted support pages which state that the apps will no longer work as of April 30th. The device
The Lesson We Are Learning From Zoom
Google Zoom One Security1KNYT > Technology / 12h
The popular app offered the simplest path to videoconferencing in a pandemic. That doesn’t make it the right path to take.
Google Makes Stadia Gaming Service Free
Google Stadia Two Months500+NYT > Technology / 12h
The $130 entry fee is being waived indefinitely, as interest in playing video games surges during the coronavirus pandemic.
Polaroid Now review: The most accessible instant camera to date
78Mashable / 12h
Polaroid Now $99.99 View Product The Good New autofocus lens • Accurate flash takes great low-light photos • Impressive battery life • Intuitive controls The Bad Tricky to frame a selfie • No Bluetooth • Not a lot of protection if you drop it The Bottom Line Polaroid adds helpful features to a camera that takes great photos at a very reasonable price. ⚡ Mashable Score 4.75 😎 Cool Factor 5.0 📘Le
Sending flowers to an essential worker? Here are 3 promo codes you can use at The Bouqs Co.
Mashable / 12h
In the midst of a global pandemic that's keeping people separated from their loved ones, simple random acts of kindness can have a huge impact. Sending a beautiful bouquet of flowers is an easy way to let someone know you care, whether you're trying to express your appreciation for an essential worker in your life or tell a friend/family member , "Hey, I'm still thinking about you even as society
Zoom brings in former Facebook security head amid lawsuits, investigations
Google Zoom One Security200+Ars Technica / 12h
Enlarge / Security and privacy protip: Don't do your videoconference in the middle of an airport. (credit: hapabapa | Getty Images ) Zoom's meteoric rise to prominence as the go-to teleconference tool of the COVID-19 pandemic has shined a spotlight on every single design flaw, privacy issue, or vulnerability the platform has. Now, the company is scrambling to react to problems while investigation
It's Way Too Early to Start Nitpicking the Surface Duo's Camera
27Gizmodo / 12h
The Surface Duo is a dual-screen phone made by Microsoft that runs Android rather than Windows— it’s an unquestionably exciting device. But given that it’s not expected to go on sale until the holidays, it’s way too early to start getting hypercritical about its camera performance. Read more...
Morrisons: online delivery slots, click-and-collect, and opening hours today
36TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Morrisons has been hit hard by the huge surge in online food delivery orders. The supermarket's website was down for a period of time, and now the company has implemented a strict queuing system that plainly says whether slots are available or not. If you need to order food from Morrisons online, the best advice is to check back each day for new food delivery slots - but if you can, it would be b
Daily Crunch: Jack Dorsey announces $1B relief fund
69TechCrunch / 12h
The CEO of Twitter and Square makes a major commitment to COVID-19 relief, Tesla shuts down its U.S. factories until May and PlayStation unveils its latest controller. Here’s your Daily Crunch for April 8, 2020. 1. Jack Dorsey creates $1B COVID-19 relief fund using Square equity Jack Dorsey announced in a series of tweets that he is shifting $1 billion in his Square equity to create a fund dedica
You can help medical science just by playing a new Borderlands mini-game
Borderlands Science300+Ars Technica / 12h
This terminal is your entry point to helping biomedical research through gaming. Players can help biomedical research by playing a new color-matching mini-game introduced in Borderlands 3 this week. "Borderlands Science" basically tricks human players into solving complex genetic alignment problems that can be intuitive for humans but difficult for computer algorithms. The mini-game is a joint ef
Get 12 Months of PlayStation Plus for $36
100+Gizmodo / 12h
PlayStation Plus 12-Month Subscription (Digital Code) | $36 | CDKeys Read more...
This Weighted Blanket Will Help You Sleep Like a Baby, Now Up to $25 Off
Lifehacker / 12h
YnM Weighted Blanket (Various) | $45-$164 | Amazon | Clip coupon on-site Read more...
Delta Blocks Middle Seats, Cuts Advance Upgrades
100+One Mile at a Time / 12h
Delta Air Lines has just announced a series of initiatives intended to help people social distance when flying. These changes apply for flights between April 13 and May 31, 2020 (though I imagine they have the potential to be extended). So, what all is changing? Delta is blocking all middle seats Delta Air Lines will be blocking all middle seats in Main Cabin, Comfort+, and Premium Select, across
After 50 Years of Effort, Researchers Made Silicon Emit Light
500+Wired / 12h
We’re approaching the speed limit for electronic computer chips. If we want to go faster, we’ll need data-carrying photons—and some tiny lasers.
Netflix and Instagram team up for a series of live COVID-19 chats
87Engadget / 12h
Tomorrow, Netflix and Instagram are launching a weekly series in which stars from Netflix’s popular young adult content will discuss self-care during the pandemic . Wanna Talk About It? will air every Thursday at 7PM ET on the @Netflix Instagram account, Deadline reports. While the pandemic continues, this could be some of the only new programming Netflix creates. Celebs like Noah Centineo and La
Up Your Homemade Bread Game With Baker's Percentages
100+Lifehacker / 12h
Pandemic-induced cabin fever has kickstarted the sourdough baking hobbies of what seems like everyone on Instagram. If you’re one of these newly converted bakers, by now you’ve probably gotten the hang of feeding your starter, as well
