Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Apple Maps will now show COVID-19 testing sites in all 50 states and Puerto Rico (via TechCrunch). When you search using terms like “COVID-19 test” or “coronavirus test,” places that offer COVID-19 tests will be marked on your map. If you start typing COVID-19 into the search
Read MoreKirsten Korosec / TechCrunch: Ford says it is delaying the commercial launch of its self-driving vehicle services being developed with Argo AI to 2022, to reassess its strategy amid COVID-19 — Ford said Tuesday it will delay plans to launch an autonomous vehicle service to 2022, as the COVID-19 pandemic has prompted … Ford says
Read MoreAMC Theatres will no longer play Universal films effective immediately after “unacceptable” comments were made from NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell on its decision to bypass a traditional theatrical release for Trolls World Tour and make it a digital exclusive, according to The Hollywood Reporter. In a new interview with the Wall Street Journal, Jeff Shell
Read MorePhoto by Robert Paul / Blizzard Entertainment Overwatch’s top professional player is moving on to a new game. Today, Jay “Sinatraa” Won left the Overwatch League’s San Francisco Shock, and ESPN reported that it’s so he can switch to a different title: Riot’s new team shooter Valorant, which is currently in closed beta. Won will
Read More{$inline_image}In the months leading up to the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro‘s launch, we’d heard multiple rumors pointing to a ‘OnePlus 8 Lite,’ but that clearly never came to fruition. But for those wanting a cheaper OnePlus device, not all hope is lost. Leakster Max J today posted an image teasing a ‘OnePlus Z’ to
Read MoreIn the months leading up to the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro‘s launch, we’d heard multiple rumors pointing to a ‘OnePlus 8 Lite,’ but that clearly never came to fruition. But for those wanting a cheaper OnePlus device, not all hope is lost. Leakster Max J today posted an image teasing a ‘OnePlus Z’ to
Read MoreWhen [Taste the Code] saw that his YouTube channel was approaching 1,000 subscribers, it was time to do something special. But celebration is no reason to be wasteful. This flag-waving celebratory hat has endless possibilities for the future. The build is simple, which is just right for these strange times of scarcity. An Arduino Uno
Read MoreGoogle parent company Alphabet makes the bulk of its money from selling online advertisements, a business that is taking a hit during the pandemic. Google’s revenue is up, but coronavirus crisis is hurting advertising Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreSome delivery workers for Postmates are holding what they call a “Chipotle delivery #GuacOff” from April 29 to May 1. Postmates strike: Give us COVID-19 protections, or no Chipotle deliveries – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe reason for the delay? You guessed it, coronavirus. Ford delays the launch of its self-driving robotaxi service until 2022 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MorePhoto by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for The Recording Academy Hip-hop mogul Jay-Z has become an unlikely source of inspiration within the budding community of artificial intelligence-powered impersonation, known colloquially as deepfakes, and the rap icon’s record label has taken notice and issued copyright strikes to shut some of it down. It’s not that Jay-Z
Read MoreBut the search giant warned of a “difficult” second quarter. Google beats sales expectations despite economic toll of coronavirus – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe chief executive of Google’s parent company said it experienced a “significant and sudden slowdown” in advertising in March. Alphabet’s Profit Is Up, but Company Warns of Difficulties Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreIllustration: Alex Castro / The Verge Google’s Meet teleconferencing service is now adding about 3 million users per day, Google CEO Sundar Pichai announced on the company’s first quarter earnings call. That’s up quite a bit from earlier this month — Google had said that more than 2 million new users were were connecting on
Read MorePhoto By Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile via Getty Images Thuan Pham, Uber’s chief technology officer, is stepping down, the ride-hailing company said in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission Tuesday. Pham was the longest serving top executive at the company, having joined Uber in 2013. The news of his departure was first reported by The
Read MoreAlthough most of us aren’t getting on flights, taking road trips or checking into hotels for the time being, we can still make use of all of the travel accessories we’ve collected to make our lives easier on our journeys. Two weeks ago, our friends at The Points Guy recommended specific travel accessories to purchase…
Read MoreYouTube today announced it will begin to provide fact-check search queries in the US. The video giant had previously rolled out the feature in Brazil and India last year, but today is the first time the feature is rolling out stateside. When you look up a piece of news or a potentially false claim on
Read MorePhysical distancing is necessary to keep our communities safe and healthy, yeah, but it sure is making us all a lot lonelier. Yes, we’re flattening the curve—and that’s crucially important—but it’s hard to cut ourselves off from our friends and family for weeks at a time. Zoom calls are simply no replacement for… Read more…
Read MoreNow that the “new normal” has started feeling, well, normal, how can we ensure we’re still remaining vigilant with our vital public health behaviors? Hand-washing, physical distancing, and mask wearing aren’t going to be less important any time soon, but familiarity can breed laziness, and when it comes to the… Read more… Don't Let Cognitive
Read MorePanic buying gives way to “adaptation buying.” Your coronavirus quarantine spending is heavy on pajamas and beer – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreImage: Epic Games Epic Games will occasionally require users to enable two-factor authentication before redeeming free games on its digital storefront between now and May 21st. The goal is to encourage “players to take steps to strengthen their Epic account security,” the company wrote in a blog post. To enable two-factor authentication, users have to
Read MoreIf you’re out of work, check out this huge list of companies that are hiring right now. Despite coronavirus unemployment woes, these companies are hiring by the thousands – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreZac and Connor formed a special bond while battling cancer. Now, they draw strength and joy from their time gaming together. Two boys bonded over gaming. Now they fight cancer side by side. Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreWhile most credit card issuers have announced programs to aid consumers having trouble paying their bills during the coronavirus pandemic, it’s far from a universal free pass. Customers need to contact their card issuer to make a case for why they’re encountering an economic hardship; then the creditor needs to offer… Read more… Get All
Read MoreThe sketch has been viewed more than 11 million times in just over two days. Dr. Anthony Fauci praises 'classy' Brad Pitt, says SNL skit got it right – CNET Source: CNet
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