If you search the phrase “mandoline slicer” on Twitter, you will see a fair amount of ads, a few tweets praising it as a “game changer” and many of tales of woe and dismemberment. Mandolines are not a kitchen toy, you see, they are a kitchen weapon. Read more… Now Is Not the Time to
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Read MoreThe virus outbreak supercharged a continuing shift in the markets, with a few giant companies now exerting the most influence over the direction of stocks since the tech boom. Investors Bet Giant Companies Will Dominate After Crisis Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreCovid-19 means we’re spending more time inside. Mesmerizing polygonal landscapes may be a good substitute for nature. Can virtual nature be a good substitute for the great outdoors? The science says yes. Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreMicrosoft’s multitude of Business and Enterprise editions — licensed as monthly or annual subscriptions — offer more advanced feature sets than the Home and Personal editions, with collaborative applications and management tools designed for meeting enterprise security and compliance challenges. Microsoft 365 (formerly Office 365) for business: Everything you need to know Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreThe smart home company made some subtle changes to its DIY security system. Amazon's Ring Alarm security system has a new look, keeps the 0 price – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe N Line model should make more power than the regular car, thanks to a turbocharged engine Hyundai Elantra N Line coming to spice up the small sedan – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreBest Buy has the red-hot game console in stock in both yellow and turquoise. For now. Nintendo Switch Lite is in stock at Amazon, Best Buy and Target: Get it while you can – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreAlphabet’s self-driving car effort has ceased on-road testing due to the coronavirus, but its tech is still hard at work. Waymo's simulators are doing 100 years of driving per day, even while working from home – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe Facebook-owned social network has seen a 70% increase of people using live video in the past month. Instagram adds a way to fundraise during a live video amid coronavirus outbreak – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreGoogle and Microsoft make headway in bringing secure cloud computing to customers handling regulated data. Cloud security: Microsoft Azure's SGX VMs hit GA, Google's Shielded VM is now default Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreOn April 25, 1990, the Hubble Space Telescope was deployed from the cargo bay of space shuttle Discovery. 30 Years of the Hubble Space Telescope Source: NASA
Read MoreFlexera’s State of the Cloud 2020 report highlights how multicloud is becoming a default strategy for many enterprises and the big three providers are grabbing more of your cloud budget. Multicloud deployments become go-to strategy as AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud grab wallet share Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreAntitrust scrutiny, Postal Service battles and questions about workplace conditions conflict with the company’s goodwill tour. The Technology 202: The coronavirus could worsen some of Amazon’s political problems Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MorePower Apps portals gains easier authentication confirmation and there’s a new Teams Power Apps open-source template. Microsoft's low-code Power Apps portals: Big update rolls out plus Teams Incentives app Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MorePhoto by Leon Bennett/Getty Images Students around the world are going to miss their opportunity to have an in-person graduation ceremony, so Facebook has decided to host its own version. The social media platform announced today that it’ll stream a live graduation event on May 15th over Facebook, which will feature a commencement speech from
Read MoreThe curvy phone will come out in South Korea on May 15. LG Velvet specs revealed ahead of launch, includes 48MP camera – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreDespite changes to the smartphone supply chain, we still expect to see these phone releases in the coming months. 16 new phones coming out in 2020: iPhone 12, iPhone SE, Galaxy Fold 2 and more – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreApple’s iPhone SE for 2020 is $300 cheaper than the baseline iPhone 11. Here’s what you get (and don’t get) for that price. iPhone SE vs. iPhone 11 comparison: Which Apple phone to buy in 2020 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreNow available for free to Comcast subscribers, Peacock has a lot of the same shows as Hulu, including 30 Rock and Parks and Recreation. How do they stack up? Peacock vs. Hulu: Which TV streaming service is best for you? – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreImage: TikTok TikTok creators can now add Donation Stickers to their videos and live streams to encourage followers to donate to charitable causes during the coronavirus pandemic, the company has announced. Once added, users can tap the stickers to instantly be taken to a donation page within the app where they can add credit card
Read MoreIn the event of a crash, not only will occupants have numerous passive safety features, but the battery will remain safe, too. Polestar 2 electric car promises to take safety to the max – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreA call from a university chancellor set in motion a private sector effort to procure 50 million masks, gowns and swabs for American medical facilities. Marc Benioff’s Million Blitz to Buy Protective Gear From China Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreOppo’s latest flagship is sleek and luxurious Continue reading… Oppo Find X2 Pro review: supercar smartphone Source: New feed
Read MoreThe coronavirus has created a surge in demand for telemedicine of all types — including for a quietly expanding program for terminating pregnancies. Abortion by Telemedicine: A Growing Option as Access to Clinics Wanes Source: NY Times Tech
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