GE Healthcare and Microsoft partner to help hospitals fight COVID-19
Together they have developed remote data monitoring technology. GE Healthcare and Microsoft partner to help hospitals fight COVID-19 Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreTogether they have developed remote data monitoring technology. GE Healthcare and Microsoft partner to help hospitals fight COVID-19 Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreJordan Novet / CNBC: Uber withdraws its 2020 financial guidance, will write down $1.9B-$2.2B on value of some equity investments due to pandemic, lockdowns; stock up 8%+ after hours — – Uber has holdings in Didi and Grab, among other assets. — The company lost $8.51 billion last year. Uber withdraws its 2020 financial guidance,
Read MoreImage: DroneFriendly Drone company DJI released the compact $799 Mavic Air in January 2018, and The Verge’s Vjeran Pavic thought it was a great drone, though not the best option for serious photo and video work. More than two years on from the Mavic Air’s release, it seems as if DJI is close to releasing
Read MoreMark Gurman / Bloomberg: Sources: at virtual all-hands, Tim Cook reiterated Apple’s strong financials when asked about job cuts, said he doesn’t know when staff will return to offices — – Tim Cook: Apple to make ‘really significant’ R&D investments — Company’s retail staff begin preparing for store re-openings Sources: at virtual all-hands, Tim Cook
Read MoreImage: Roblox One World: Together At Home, the unprecedented all-remote benefit concert airing this Saturday to show support for healthcare workers worldwide during the COVID-19 pandemic, will air inside the virtual multiplayer game Roblox. That’s in addition to the standard television broadcast channels carrying the event and the slew of streaming services and tech platforms
Read MoreBad Robot reveals its first three series for HBO’s new streaming service. HBO Max to get Justice League Dark and The Shining TV series – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreKevin Roose / New York Times: Analysis of Joe Biden’s YouTube, which has just 32,000 subscribers, shows his weakness against Trump’s online presence, especially as campaigning goes virtual — The coronavirus has forced the Democrats’ presumptive presidential nominee into an all-digital campaign, and he’s struggling to break through. Analysis of Joe Biden's YouTube, which has
Read MoreThe coronavirus is exposing digital divide inequalities. A Web Foundation analysis shows the gap isn’t closing as fast as it should. UN's internet access goals won't be met the way we're going, research shows – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreAmazon Web Services Education has introduced a set of free resources intended to help teachers and faculty in K-20 with their transitions to remote teaching and learning. Amazon Initiative Offers Resources for Educators Switching to Remote Learning Source: Campus Technology
Read MoreJ.J. Abrams is taking on the popular comic book series Justice League Dark as a new producing project under his Bad Robot production label, adapting it into a series for WarnerMedia’s upcoming streaming service, HBO Max. WarnerMedia hasn’t announced any details about the project other than it will live exclusively on the streaming service. Justice
Read MoreAnother win for Albert. Astronomers watch star dance with a black hole, proving Einstein right (again) – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreWe found a handful of systems on sale, including Intel- and Ryzen-based laptops and an Infinite X Plus desktop PC. MSI is having a sale — save 0 on select gaming laptops and a desktop – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreMicrosoft is releasing the final version of its Windows 10 May 2020 Update today. While the update won’t roll out automatically to machines until next month, Windows 10 testers can get it early today by opting into the Release Preview ring of testing to get the final build. Like the previous November 2019 Update, this
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Amazon is introducing a new speaking style for Alexa and adding some speaking styles for other AI voices, the company said today. The longform speaking style is available for US developers who want a reading voice that sounds more natural when reading long pieces of content, like articles
Read MoreMicrosoft is in the final stretch of testing Windows 10 2004, also officially known as of today, as the May Update. If all goes well, OEMs and developers will get the final code late this month and mainstream users, in May. Microsoft rolls out Windows 10 2004 release preview ahead of expected May release to
Read MoreIf you’ve always wanted to attend Harvard, now might be the perfect time: The university is offering access to 64 different courses online for free to anyone who signs up. Read more… You Can Now Attend Ivy League Classes Online for Free Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Verizon CEO Hans Vestberg said that conspiracy theories linking the rollout of 5G to the spread of COVID-19 are false in an interview with CNBC today. “There’s no correlation at all between 5G and coronavirus,” Vestberg said. “It’s just fake news.” He said Verizon planned to combat the
Read MoreIf you’re an iPhone users in the market for an entry-level handset, should you upgrade to the new iPhone SE? Well, yes: Since the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus don’t exist anymore, you really don’t have another option if you’re looking for the cheapest non-refurbished iPhone. Or do you? Read more… Is the New
Read MoreIt has 18-watt Power Delivery via USB-C, a digital status display and other unexpected goodies. Get this 20,000-mAh power bank that can charge three devices at once for – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreWhether you’re an inventor, a writer or an artist, you need to know what these each mean — and which you need to protect your work. The Difference Between Copyrights, Trademarks and Patents Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreHow’s your quarantine gaming backlog doing? If you’ve been staying in for the past few weeks, chances are it could use a refresh, and Sony’s offering up two free PlayStation 4 games to all PS4 owners through its new Play At Home program. Read more… Get These Two (Actually) Free PlayStation 4 Games Source: Life
Read MoreIntroducing an audio series about how the internet is changing, and how it’s changing us. Welcome to the ‘Rabbit Hole’ Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreThis year’s celebration calls for something different. Best Mother's Day 2020 gifts under 0 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreHere’s a nice surprise for your wallet: The CARES Act, which is known primarily as the primary piece of coronavirus relief legislation, also tucks in some changes that make it easier to pay for a wide range of healthcare items. Read more… Your FSA Now Covers Advil and Tampons Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreIf you’ve been on Facebook lately you’ve probably seen an influx of “fun” games suggesting you tell everyone the names of all the streets you’ve lived on or all the cars you’ve had or the song that was popular the year you were born. Or how about the one suggesting you post your senior-year high
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