Photo by Mikhail Japaridze / TASS via Getty Images Even during a pandemic, Walmart’s supply chain managers have to make sure stores and warehouses are stocked with the things customers want and need. COVID-19, though, has thrown off the digital program that helps them predict how many diapers and garden hoses they need to keep
Read MoreNeed more privacy? Apple thinks future technology could adjust window tint on the fly, or as the occupant desires. Apple patent imagines adjustable tinted windows for your future car – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreUPS will use drones to fly prescription medications to residents of The Villages in Florida, a retirement community of more than 1350,000 people. The service is scheduled to take off on May 4, and will use drones developed by Matternet, a California-based aerial delivery company. The first flights will be less than half a mile
Read MoreThe billionaire philanthropist is zeroing in on the pandemic. Bill Gates says foundation putting 'total attention' on COVID-19 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreImage: Naughty Dog Sony announced today that Naughty Dog’s The Last of Us Part II will now be released on June 19th. Earlier this month, Sony had said that the PlayStation 4 exclusive would be delayed “until further notice” because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Before that, the game had been scheduled to release on May
Read More“It just works” are some of the most powerful words in technology. No, the Best Doesn’t Win Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreNow that we’ve all been staying home for a while, chances are good that you or a family member or friend has marked at least one special occasion that, in the Before Times, would’ve been celebrated with a party or a night out: A nice round birthday. A fancy anniversary dinner. A bachelorette party. Obviously,
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Live-streaming isn’t a wilderness, but it can feel that way sometimes: even if you know what you’re doing, finding your way to someone new can be daunting. That’s why my favorite thing about live-streaming is the raid, which is when a streamer who’s done streaming sends their entire
Read MoreIf anyone was going to be the best at social distancing while also simultaneously keeping all their friends happy and connected, it would be Leslie Knope. Read more… How to Watch Thursday's 'Parks & Recreation' Reunion Source: Life Hacker
Read MorePiazza, the company that produces a social learning application for colleges and universities, has added new functionality to its software. Piazza “Live Q&A” offers a dedicated place within courses where students can ask questions and upvote questions in real time as instructors are running their classes. Social Learning Platform Piazza Adds Live Q&A Upvoting to
Read MorePregnant women in the video game industry face extraordinary challenges — beyond the usual travails of game development. ‘Being pregnant changes everything’: The game industry awkwardly grapples with maternity Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreGoogle’s new earbuds finally go truly wireless and have improved sound quality Continue reading… Google Pixel Buds review: second time’s the charm Source: New feed
Read MoreBaking sourdough bread has become a cliché of non-essential privilege in the social isolation era. It’s a time-consuming stay-at-home endeavor that somehow every blogger on my news feed has decided to post about, and I’ve mocked it. But after baking a loaf based solely on advice from a viral tweet and its tweeter, I… Read
Read MoreUpcoming events include the STEAM Week 2020, OLC Ideate, and the Campus Technology Distance Learning Summit. Upcoming Events, Webinars & Calls for Papers (Week of April 27, 2020) Source: Campus Technology
Read MoreA Missouri community college will shortly be running its first open esports tournament. That will take place online between May 1 and 3, 2020 and be hosted by Crowder College, a two-year college serving nine counties in the state. The event will feature one-on-one competitions with Super Smash Brothers Ultimate on Nintendo Switch. The semi-finals
Read MoreHands up if you’ve hurt yourself doing something stupid during a home workout. I, for one, smacked my hand into the ceiling-mounted garage door opener while following along with a dance workout. And twice now I’ve had a dumbbell fall apart mid-lift because I hadn’t tightened the collars enough. Read more… How to Prevent Injuries
Read MorePhoto by Monty Brinton / CBS via Getty Images On April 21st, CBS aired Let’s Go Crazy: The Grammy Salute to Prince, a concert special recorded to commemorate the fourth anniversary of Prince’s death. Taped on January 28th, two days after the Grammys aired, the concert is immediately notable for being a throwback to our
Read MoreDisney announced a Skywalker Saga surprise for next week’s Star Wars Day. Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker will hit Disney Plus on May 4 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreAfter providing access to a limited group of owners, every Tesla owner with the right hardware now has the latest features. Tesla Autopilot traffic light, stop sign recognition update rolls out – CNET Source: CNet
Read MorePhoto by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge Reviews of the new 2020 iPhone SE are here and so is iFixit’s teardown of the device. While the $400 handset has a design similar to that of an iPhone 8, the teardown reveals that it’s surprisingly modern on the inside. Specifically, the phone includes an A13 Bionic
Read MoreUnlike most, it doesn’t require you to give up wireless charging. iPhone X battery starting to wear out? Add this battery case for just – CNET Source: CNet
Read MorePlus, a slim, push-button coffee maker for $25 at Best Buy. Take 0 off this ultra-powerful Blendtec blender right now – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreUPS and CVS are teaming up to deliver prescription medicine via drone to residents of The Villages retirement community in Florida. The service, which will use Matternet’s M2 drones, is being conducted with authorization from the Federal Aviation Administration. The drone deliveries will begin on May 4th. The first flights will be less than half
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge For the most part, you can no longer use Twitter as it was originally built to be used: over text message. Last week, Twitter turned off the ability to receive SMS messages containing the text of new tweets. The feature was disabled in all but “a few countries”
Read MoreOn Friday, April 24, 2020, NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine visited the White House to brief President Trump on NASA’s fight to alleviate COVID-19. NASA Joins the Fight Against COVID-19 Source: NASA
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