Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Google parent company Alphabet managed to weather the storm caused by COVID-19 in its first quarterly earnings that take into account the society-altering shifts of the global pandemic. But this past quarter included barely two months of time since many countries instituted shelter-in-place orders that have all but
Read MoreImage: Ford Ford is pushing back the launch of its forthcoming robotaxi and autonomous delivery services from 2021 to 2022, the company announced today, due to the economic impact of the novel coronavirus pandemic. “Given the challenges of the current business environment, as well as the need to evaluate the long-term impact of COVID-19 on
Read MoreYou can help save the earth by keeping this unlocked Teracube smartphone for more than a couple of upgrade cycles. This 9 Android phone is guaranteed to last at least 4 years – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreWhen developing a network-enabled project with the ESP8266 or ESP32, the easiest way to handle WiFi credentials is to just hardcode the access point and encryption key into the program. But that means recompiling the firmware if you ever want to use it on a different network, which isn’t really an option if you’re trying
Read More{$inline_image} With our usual systems of social interaction dismantled, people are looking for ways to connect, help and show affection—whether that be via fresh baked goods, vegetables from their garden, pre-batched cocktails or hand-sewn masks. There’s a cooperative generosity in the air right now and I, for one, am really… Read more… Connect With Others
Read MoreWith our usual systems of social interaction dismantled, people are looking for ways to connect, help and show affection—whether that be via fresh baked goods, vegetables from their garden, pre-batched cocktails or hand-sewn masks. There’s a cooperative generosity in the air right now and I, for one, am really… Read more… Connect With Others via
Read MoreWhile other companies are busy trying to contain leaks, LG is often to be happy to just go ahead and reveal details about upcoming devices well before launch. Today the company revealed a full suite of specs for the upcoming LG Velvet, which is due to be officially unveiled on May 7th. We knew one
Read MoreApparently there are still some people who believe that horoscopes are legitimate. I’d like to sell each of them a share in the Brooklyn bridge (and direct them to some of our science articles here on TNW). But now is definitely not the time to be pissing off potential readers. So I’m meeting them halfway
Read More{$inline_image} Jem Aswad / Variety: Facebook plans to add the ability for Pages to charge for access to livestreamed events, but details like a cut percentage and the launch date are lacking — Facebook plans to allow users to charge for livestreams, which will provide a way for musicians and other creators to monetize …
Read More“They would’ve died anyway.” These past few weeks, an argument has gained prevalence in social media spheres that the death of a person with underlying conditions who has been infected with COVID-19 shouldn’t “count” as a COVID-19 death. Yes, fatal cases of COVID-19 are more common among people with conditions like… Read more… Why We
Read MorePhoto by Robin Utrecht / SOPA Images / LightRocket via Getty Images The United States has confirmed more than 1 million cases of COVID-19, according to Johns Hopkins University’s Coronavirus Resource Center. Since March, the US has reported more confirmed infections than any other country in the world, although some have raised doubts about the
Read MoreA new haptic device simulates the feel of objects in VR by pulling on strings attached to a hand. The shoulder-mounted system is equipped with spring-loaded retractors like those used on neck cord ID badges. These retractors unwind a string to each fingertip, one to the palm, and another to the wrist. A motion sensor on the VR headset then
Read MoreImage: Anchor Anchor, a podcast-making app owned by Spotify, will now let you take recordings of your video calls and chats and turn them into podcasts (via TechCrunch). If you’ve been doing a regular Zoom meetup with your friends to talk about Animal Crossing: New Horizons town designs, for example, this new tool could help
Read MorePhoto by Becca Farsace / The Verge Over the weekend, Tesla told some of its employees in California to get ready to return to work this week. But by Monday, the company reversed course and told those employees to stay at home. Now, it faces the possibility that its electric car factory will have to
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge As more businesses, creators, and artists turn to internet live-streaming tools during the pandemic, Facebook has announced that it’ll be adding the option for people to charge for access to events with Facebook Live streams. “To support creators and small businesses, we plan to add the ability for
Read MoreHardware reviewers, manufacturers, and users love to benchmark the capabilities of their devices. While it’s fun, and sometimes surprising, to see how tech performs when pushed to its limits, you should probably ignore the benchmark figures from smartphones with MediaTek chips. Read more… Don't Trust The Benchmarks for Budget Android Phones Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreA pesky polar vortex messed with the ozone layer over the Arctic. Weird, record-breaking Arctic ozone hole heals itself up – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreLast week, Japanese techwear firm Acronym released a new version of its iconic J1A-GT jacket, one based on Hideo Kojima’s PS4 game Death Stranding. Like most Acronym gear, the jacket was both rare and expensive: it sold out almost immediately, despite a price tag of just under $2,000. But in another seemingly unconnected corner of
Read MoreWhether it’s a Zoom call for work or cocktail hour on FaceTime, this gear will enhance your video chats. Best gear for online meetings: Webcams, lights, mics, tripods and more – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreChow down on Deadpool’s Chimichangitas, Phoenix’s Hot Chicken and Egg Oyakudon, Storm’s Tournedos of Beef, Dazzler’s Pizza Bagels and more. Marvel Eat the Universe cookbook lets you dine like Deadpool – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreWant a security camera with facial recognition? Here are your best options. Our favorite facial recognition cameras of 2020 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreSince you are spending a lot more time at home, your electric bill is probably through the roof. So here are some easy ways to keep energy costs down while keeping your comfort level up. Read more… How to Keep Your Energy Bill Low While Working From Home Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreDigital influencers are shaping our habits, even now and even if we’re clueless about it. You Are Being Influenced Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreThe number of official symptoms is now up to nine, including muscle pain and a sore throat. Coronavirus symptoms: CDC adds 6 more to its list – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe social network displaced more than two dozen employees who work on security, as the company fights threats such as foreign meddling. Facebook Restructures Its Security Teams Source: NY Times Tech
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