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A look at how governments can help people stay at home by subsidizing remote work, online education, and streaming entertainment services (Brookings)

{$inline_image} Brookings: A look at how governments can help people stay at home by subsidizing remote work, online education, and streaming entertainment services — More than a quarter of the world’s people are in quarantine or lockdown in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19). Tens of millions are required … A look at how governments can

Scientists say new disinfectant protects surfaces from coronavirus for 90 days – CNET

Researchers at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology say their new disinfectant spray can “inactivate” viruses from surfaces for 90 days, like the one causing COVID-19. Scientists say new disinfectant protects surfaces from coronavirus for 90 days – CNET Source: CNet

A Raspberry Pi Video Intercom System

{$inline_image} When it comes to hacks, we’re always amazed by the aesthetic of the design as much as we are by the intricacies of the circuit or the cleverness of the software. We think it’s always fun to assemble projects that were just sort of rigged up in our shop really quickly and made to

April 28, 2020

The iPhone SE can’t expand lock screen notifications with Haptic Touch

Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge It’s emerged that the new iPhone SE, which started shipping last Friday, has a curious feature missing: unlike every other modern iPhone, you’re unable to bring up rich content on the lock screen or notification shade with a “Haptic Touch” long press. MacRumors noted the omission, and The

6 things we learned from the Avengers: Endgame watch party – CNET

From Captain Marvel’s first day to Captain America messing around, the Russo brothers tweeted a ton of behind-the-scenes Easter eggs. 6 things we learned from the Avengers: Endgame watch party – CNET Source: CNet

April 27, 2020

Jakarta-based Qoala, an online insurance marketplace for travel and gadgets, raises $13.5M Series A, as it works on expanding into health and P2P categories (Manish Singh/TechCrunch)

Manish Singh / TechCrunch: Jakarta-based Qoala, an online insurance marketplace for travel and gadgets, raises $13.5M Series A, as it works on expanding into health and P2P categories — Online lending firms might be beginning to feel the heat of the coronavirus pandemic in Southeast Asia, but investors’ faith … Jakarta-based Qoala, an online insurance

April 27, 2020

In a letter to Amazon, NY AG office says that Amazon may have violated US health standards for "inadequate" warehouse safety measures, broke whistleblower laws (Alina Selyukh/NPR)

Alina Selyukh / NPR: In a letter to Amazon, NY AG office says that Amazon may have violated US health standards for “inadequate” warehouse safety measures, broke whistleblower laws — Amazon may have violated federal safety standards for providing “inadequate” protections to warehouse workers in New York … In a letter to Amazon, NY AG

April 27, 2020

DJI unveils Mavic Air 2 with upgraded camera sensor that can take 48MP photos and shoot 4K at 60 fps, claims 34 minutes of flying time, shipping May 11 at $799 (Vjeran Pavic/The Verge)

Vjeran Pavic / The Verge: DJI unveils Mavic Air 2 with upgraded camera sensor that can take 48MP photos and shoot 4K at 60 fps, claims 34 minutes of flying time, shipping May 11 at $799 — A bigger sensor, a bigger battery, and redesigned controller come to DJI’s mainstream drone — Two and a

New York Attorney General Scrutinizes Amazon for Firing Warehouse Worker

The attorney general said in a letter that Amazon may have violated laws in firing a Staten Island worker who led a protest against the company. New York Attorney General Scrutinizes Amazon for Firing Warehouse Worker Source: NY Times Tech

Apple Watch saved my life: 5 people share their stories – CNET

With its fall detection feature, heart rate notifications, exercise tracking or just the ability to make a call from your wrist, the Apple Watch has made a mark in each one of these stories. Apple Watch saved my life: 5 people share their stories – CNET Source: CNet

April 27, 2020

DJI announces the $799 Mavic Air 2 with a 48MP camera and longer flight time

DJI today revealed its latest consumer drone, the Mavic Air 2. The followup to the popular Mavic Air — now two years old — the new model aims higher in nearly every respect. It has a better camera, better battery life, and better video capabilities. Despite this, it’s retailing for the same $799 launch price

April 27, 2020

DJI’s new Mavic Air 2 has an upgraded camera and much longer flying time

The DJI Mavic Air 2 | Image: DJI Two and a half years after introducing the first Mavic Air, DJI is announcing its successor: the Mavic Air 2. It comes with a bigger image sensor, ditches Wi-Fi in favor of DJI’s own OccuSync transmission technology, has up to 34 minutes of flight time, and is

April 27, 2020

TikTok launches Donation Stickers that creators can embed in videos, livestreams to raise funds for charities, says it will match COVID-19 donations till May 27 (Sarah Perez/TechCrunch)

Sarah Perez / TechCrunch: TikTok launches Donation Stickers that creators can embed in videos, livestreams to raise funds for charities, says it will match COVID-19 donations till May 27 — TikTok is making it easier for creators and their fans to donate to favorite charities amid the coronavirus pandemic. TikTok launches Donation Stickers that creators

Dine like Deadpool with Marvel Eat the Universe cookbook – CNET

Chow down on Deadpool’s Chimichangitas, Phoenix’s Hot Chicken and Egg Oyakudon, Storm’s Tournedos of Beef, Dazzler’s Pizza Bagels and more. Dine like Deadpool with Marvel Eat the Universe cookbook – CNET Source: CNet

April 27, 2020

Go read this analysis of the new iPhone SE’s AI-powered depth camera system

Unlike most phones released these days, Apple’s new iPhone SE has just one 12-megapixel rear camera lens. But it turns out that one camera is still pretty good, at least in well-lit situations, my colleague Dieter Bohn found in his iPhone SE review. For portrait photos, the iPhone SE’s camera uses machine learning to estimate

April 27, 2020

The TickTime is a clever productivity gadget that just works

With so much of the world’s workforce shifting to remote labor, a whole lot of people are trying to figure out how to be productive at home for the first time. Well, I’ve been working from home for years, and I still haven’t totally figured out the puzzle. There are no shortage of apps designed

April 27, 2020

An in-depth analysis of how iPhone SE leverages machine learning software to generate a portrait effect using a single 2D image (Ben Sandofsky/Halide)

Ben Sandofsky / Halide: An in-depth analysis of how iPhone SE leverages machine learning software to generate a portrait effect using a single 2D image — After four years, we have a new budget-conscious iPhone. Like previous SE, it reaches that price point by sticking to components from previous generations. iFixIt found … An in-depth

New Avengers: Endgame footage shows Brie Larson's first day as Captain Marvel – CNET

The Russo Brothers tweet exciting behind-the-scenes footage from the Endgame watch party. (Live updates) New Avengers: Endgame footage shows Brie Larson's first day as Captain Marvel – CNET Source: CNet

April 27, 2020

Scientists think we’ll finally solve nuclear fusion thanks to cutting-edge AI

Scientists believe the world will see it’s first working thermonuclear fusion reactor by the year 2025. That’s a tall order in short form, especially when you consider that fusion has been “almost here” for nearly a century. Fusion reactors – not to be confused with common fission reactors – are the holiest of Grails when

Everyone Is Giving Away Cash on Instagram

As the coronavirus continues to disrupt lives and livelihoods, influencers are offering free money to followers — and gaining a lot more in return. Everyone Is Giving Away Cash on Instagram Source: NY Times Tech

Save $200 when you create a home theater with the Epson EF-100 projector – CNET

Equipped with Android TV, this is one of the brightest portable projectors money can buy. Save 0 when you create a home theater with the Epson EF-100 projector – CNET Source: CNet

HBO Max: Launch date, prices, shows and movies to expect – CNET

HBO Max will launch May 27 with HBO’s programs and movies, licensed hits and exclusive originals (at least, the ones that aren’t delayed by coronavirus). HBO Max: Launch date, prices, shows and movies to expect – CNET Source: CNet

Make these Star Wars treats to celebrate May the 4th – CNET

May the 4th get in your belly. These Star Wars snacks are fun to make, bake and most of all … eat. Make these Star Wars treats to celebrate May the 4th – CNET Source: CNet

Marvel directors want Avengers movies back in theaters post-quarantine – CNET

The Russo Brothers think their films could help rejuvenate the movie business once shelter-in-place is lifted. Marvel directors want Avengers movies back in theaters post-quarantine – CNET Source: CNet

April 27, 2020

Amazon faces lawsuit over Chinese battery that allegedly burned down a garage

Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge A mislabeled battery that allegedly caused a fire in a Minnesota man’s garage last year is the subject of a new lawsuit against Amazon. Farm Bureau Property & Casualty Insurance Company claims the e-commerce giant sold the battery to its client, Dane Meyer of Cottonwood, Minnesota, last April

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