When the CARES Act was passed in late March, it provided a lifeline for people who were facing financial constraints due to the coronavirus pandemic: the ability to take early retirement account distributions without penalty. Read more… How to Repay Your Coronavirus Retirement Distribution Source: Life Hacker
Read More{$inline_image}For the fifth year running, the University of Kentucky Libraries has issued grants to faculty to develop open educational resources for their courses, as a replacement for the commercial textbooks they traditionally use. U Kentucky Libraries Issues OER Grants 5 Years Running Source: Campus Technology
Read MoreFor the fifth year running, the University of Kentucky Libraries has issued grants to faculty to develop open educational resources for their courses, as a replacement for the commercial textbooks they traditionally use. U Kentucky Libraries Issues OER Grants 5 Years Running Source: Campus Technology
Read MoreFacebook, which also owns WhatsApp, said it would pause reviewing such requests from Hong Kong and conduct a human rights review of the new national security law. Facebook, Google, Twitter halt review of Hong Kong requests for data Source: Washington Post Tech
Read More{$inline_image}Microsoft also is creating a new standalone Microsoft Consulting org as part of its new structure. Microsoft makes changes in its field sales, support groups as FY'21 begins Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MorePhoto by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Bird, the beleaguered e-scooter company, received a loan worth between $5 million and $10 million from the federal government’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) in late April. The company said in its application to the Treasury Department and the Small Business Association that the loan would help it
Read MoreThese seven convenient options will make babies (and parents) smile. Best baby food delivery subscription services to use for 2020 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreSpelman College in Georgia has announced a phased reopening plan that includes both in-person and online instruction, in a “low-density hybrid” model. Spelman College Takes Phased Reopening Approach Source: Campus Technology
Read MoreThe social network said it would review the city’s punitive new national security law, a rare public questioning of Chinese policy by a large American tech company. Facebook Temporarily Stops Hong Kong Data Requests Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreThe future of Black Widow will examine the character’s comic book origins. MCU Black Widow movie to pass the torch to Florence Pugh, report says – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe secret to getting cheap razors? Buy them online and have them delivered on a schedule. Best shave club for 2020: Dollar Shave Club, Harry's and More – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreNew groups are eligible for the 25% monthly discount. AT&T updates first responder offer to include teachers, nurses and physicians – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreYouTube shows that some constructions of digital spaces can help combat online nastiness. YouTube’s Power of the Purse Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreSennheiser M2 | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Audio company Sennheiser received between $2 million and $5 million as part of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), according to newly released US Department of Treasury data. It’s one of many privately held tech companies to receive support through the program, which offers small
Read MoreIllustration: Vulture and Photos Courtesy of Quibi The streaming platform raised $1.75 billion and secured a roster of A-list talent, but it can’t get audiences to notice Continue reading… Is anyone watching Quibi? Source: New feed
Read MoreWhen it comes to Windows and the PC, all roads lead to Azure, not Arm. Hello, Azurebook: Why Microsoft's Windows future is Intel-free and cloudy Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreHyperJuice’s 100W gallium nitride (GaN) USB-C charger — which the company says is the first of its kind — is now available to buy for $99.99, following a successful Kickstarter campaign last fall. The new charger is only about the size of a deck of cards (the brick itself measures 3.36 x 2.39 x 1.14
Read MoreMicrosoft is planning to launch its xCloud game streaming service later this year as part of Xbox Game Pass, and accessory makers are getting ready. 8BitDo, a company that specializes in retro and modern alternative gamepads, has adapted its retro NES controller for Microsoft’s Project xCloud service. The tiny Bluetooth controller is designed to be
Read MoreI’ll say it: This summer has been a bummer so far, and it’s not looking like it’s going to get much better. As the school year wound down, and summer approached, my son would even say things like, “Well, I’m going to be on summer vacation soon, not that it matters because we won’t be
Read MoreWith just a week left until the debut, Ford is revealing more of both Bronco models. 2021 Ford Bronco, Bronco Sport teased with new picture and video ahead of reveal – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreCommentary: The four-part YouTube series is super weird, but I’ll watch it all anyway. The bizarre OnePlus Nord documentary is basically a reality show about a phone – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe infotainment screen looks like it’s about to get a lot bigger. 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class teaser previews big MBUX update – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreHad I an option, I’d invert the colors in everything I do; dark mode is just so much easier on the eyes. And while WhatsApp users have been able to play around with dark mode on their apps for some time, only now are you getting the same option on WhatsApp’s web-based interface and desktop
Read MoreMicrosoft will hold its Xbox Series X games event on July 23rd at 9AM PT / 12PM ET. The company is planning on showing games made by its Xbox Game Studios, including Halo Infinite. 343 industries briefly teased Halo Infinite in a trailer a couple of weeks ago, revealing that The Banished antagonists are returning
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