If working from home has you cursing your home wifi network, here’s some good news: The FCC recently approved a new wifi connection standard, Wifi 6E, which lets wireless routers access the 6GHz band. What does that mean for you? Faster, more stable wifi connections—once the first Wifi 6E products launch in late 2020. Read
Read MoreWalt Disney World’s Happily Ever After fireworks spectacular is streaming Friday night. Disney is streaming fireworks tonight from the Magic Kingdom – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreA couple weeks ago, I was craving chocolate cake. The problem? I had no eggs, butter or milk in the house. Pandemic-induced food shortages—plus the fact I hadn’t been shopping in a while—meant I was low on just about everything you need to bake. Luckily, baking isn’t a zero-sum game; there are a number of
Read MoreGosund’s single-pole switches are Alexa- and Google Assistant-compatible and can be remotely controlled by app. Get a Wi-Fi smart switch 4-pack for just – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe unmanned mission is slated to launch this year. China shares the name of its Mars mission – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreAmid the turmoil and anxiety of the coronavirus pandemic, many stuck at home have found a silver lining: they can use the extra time on their hands to learn a new skill. If you’ve been spending the past few days brushing up on your music skills in particular, Steinberg is now offering extended trials for
Read MoreAs we’re exploring the world of home workouts, I keep thinking about the routines of the VHS era. Back in the day, buying a Jane Fonda tape was far more of a commitment than watching one of the countless free videos now littering the social feeds of online influencers. (Jane herself is on TikTok, by
Read MoreThe COVID-19 pandemic has caused major disruptions for brick and mortar businesses and e-commerce brands alike. While much of the media focus has been on forced closures of retail locations, I’ve also seen plenty of online stores that have been adversely affected by these changes. With supply chain interruptions and adapting to remote teams, even
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Amazon is extending its increase in the hourly pay rate of warehouse workers through May 16th, according to a report from CNBC. The company originally announced in March that, as part of its hiring increase to contend with the huge surge in demand due to the coronavirus pandemic,
Read MoreMaybe your home is smelling a little smokier than usual this week/month/lifetime that we’ve been stuck at home? Yes, well that will happen! And, right, opening the window and running some fans will go a long way to bring fresh air in and send bad air out, but there are times, like the third week
Read MoreDisinfectants, like bleach and isopropyl alcohol, are toxic and should not be consumed, ingested or injected to fight COVID-19. Trump recklessly suggests injecting disinfectant to kill coronavirus. Why he's wrong – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreOur stress levels are at an all-time high right now, which means our attentiveness to our own self-care should be, too—especially those of us with wanderlust. Traveling from the living room to the kitchen and back is no one’s ideal of a vacation, yet here we are. On top of that, our social media platforms
Read MoreUS President Donald Trump yesterday sent the mainstream media and partisan social media into a Godzilla-sized tizzy after floating the idea of treating COVID-19 patients with UV lights and “disinfectants.” The president claimed he’d gotten his information during a briefing with medical experts and said it would be “interesting” for doctors to “check that.” But
Read MoreWeeks ago, as the coronavirus pandemic worsened, many financial institutions announced programs to help customers facing financial hardships. Most of those programs allow for you to request to delay your payments, and refrain from charging you late fees related to those payments. But one bank charge you may still see… Read more… Ask to Have
Read MoreThe ruling is another court victory by French unions against Amazon in a battle over workplace safety. Amazon Loses Appeal of French Order to Stop Selling Nonessential Items Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreVideo calling and virtual meetings have become our new normal during this pandemic, and everyone from Zoom, to Microsoft, to Google wants a piece. Today Facebook threw its hat into the ring by announcing Messenger Rooms, bringing massive improvements to its chat app‘s video capabilities — including the ability to support up to 50 participants
Read MoreFacebook, Google and other behemoths are training their sights on Silicon Valley’s company of the moment. Zoom’s Biggest Rivals Are Coming for It Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreFacebook will launch Messenger Rooms, a video conferencing service that allows up to 50 people to chat at once. Facebook launches Zoom competitor, with built-in special effects Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreImage: The Verge Facebook’s CEO on building Rooms now, virtual reality later, and the massive acceleration in virtual connections Continue reading… Mark Zuckerberg on how video chat needs to evolve for the pandemic Source: New feed
Read MoreWhatsApp announced today that it’s expanding its group calling limit from four people to eight people. This makes it easier for you to stay in touch with your friends and family during the lockdown caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The announcement was part of a bunch of new product updates announced by Facebook CEO Mark
Read MoreFacebook is rolling out a suite of new products to expand its capabilities in video chat. The company today announced Messenger Rooms, a tool for starting virtual hangouts with up to 50 people and allowing friends to drop in on you whenever they like. It’s also doubling the capacity of video calls on WhatsApp from
Read MoreThe longtime telecommunications executive, who led the company’s move into the entertainment industry, will take the top job July 1. AT&T Names John Stankey C.E.O. as Randall Stephenson Plans to Retire Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreEven space rocks appear to be observing proper coronavirus safety protocols now. This asteroid looks like it's wearing a face mask – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe Cooper SE’s “Corona Spoke” wheels will now be called “Power Spoke.” Mini renames Cooper EV's 'Corona Spoke' wheels due to coronavirus – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe automaker was one of the first to respond to the pandemic. Hyundai donation supports drive-thru coronavirus testing – CNET Source: CNet
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