Illustration: Alex Castro / The Verge Google’s wireless network, Google Fi, can now be activated on an iPhone via eSIM, as spotted by 9to5Google. That means you can use a Google Fi number on your iPhone in addition to your phone number that’s hooked up to the physical SIM card that sits in the SIM
Read MoreThe automaker shut down all production plants in North America on March 19, and vehicle launches remain in limbo. Ford Bronco reveal delayed months over coronavirus – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIf you’ve finished the game, you probably have some questions too. Spoilers ahead. Final Fantasy 7 Remake: 5 questions we have after beating the game – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Google says it saw more than 18 million daily malware and phishing emails related to COVID-19 scams just in the past week. That’s on top of the more than 240 million daily spam messages it sees related to the novel coronavirus, the company says. The phishing attacks and
Read MoreBut pandemic means you now can’t enroll in Google’s Gmail anti-phishing program using a smartphone’s security key. Google to Gmail users: Coronavirus phishing is targeting you. This is how we hit back Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreMicrosoft has signed a multiyear deal with National Basketball Association (NBA) to become the official AI, cloud, and laptop provider for the league. The deal will see the NBA using Microsoft’s Azure platform to broadcast live and on-demand basketball games, with personalized content. The NBA will also use Microsoft’s Surface products, although the company isn’t
Read MorePhoto by Nick Statt / The Verge Facebook is canceling any physical events with more than 50 people through June 2021. CEO Mark Zuckerberg posted the news as part of an update on Facebook’s COVID-19 pandemic response, where he also said the “vast majority” of Facebook employees would work from home until at least the
Read MoreNow that most of us are spending all day at home, we’re consuming a ton more data, and while Comcast’s tubes of internet haven’t burst yet, they’re definitely fuller than ever before. In an effort to get ahead of a potential disaster, some companies are taking measures to reduce the data burden of their… Read
Read MoreAutomakers across the US and Europe have declared temporary shutdowns, including Detroit’s Big Three, and many have extended shutdowns beyond their original dates. COVID-19 and plant closures: The automotive industry's response to the pandemic – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe social network cancelled F8 but was initially planning to host local events. Facebook scales back alternatives to F8 developers conference amid coronavirus outbreak – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreAs with all medical services during the pandemic, patients’ ability to access abortion services is fluctuating by the day, a situation made more fraught by the ongoing efforts of antiabortion activists. Multiple states have used this pandemic as a justification for restricting abortion access, the rationale being that… Read more… Which States Have Restricted Abortion
Read MoreBlade Runner: The Lost Cut is described as “a radical re-envisioning of Ridley Scott’s 1982 sci-fi classic,” it’s created by filmmaker Leon Chase, and it’s about 20 minutes long. A commenter on Metafilter, where I found the film, describes it as “a fine use of pandemic energy.” I strongly encourage going in without knowing anything
Read MoreThe automaker shut down all production plants in North America on March 19, and vehicle launches remain in limbo. New Ford Bronco reveal likely pushed back due to COVID-19 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIt’s a bit of giving back to those on the front lines. BP gas stations give health care workers 50 cent discount on fuel – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreAnother variant of the future electric truck sounds like it’s in the works. Elon Musk says Cybertruck is going 'plaid' and will be his future ride – CNET Source: CNet
Read MorePhoto by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge Apple is introducing a new feature in most modern MacBooks called “Battery health management.” It’s going to be available today for developers and will roll into the future macOS Catalina 10.15.5 update. On by default, the new feature is intended to extend the overall lifespan of your laptop
Read MoreThe Pixel 4a is likely on its way, and just like the 3a before it, we expect it to be a mid-range phone for those who don’t want to shell out flagship prices for a new device and don’t mind a slightly less powerful phone. However, if you act fast, you might be able to
Read MorePhoto by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Apple said on Thursday that it would reopen its retail store in Seoul, South Korea, this week as part of a broader push to resume physical retail operations amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Bloomberg. There are no concrete plans yet to reopen stores elsewhere, although Apple
Read MorePhoto by Samir Jana/Hindustan Times via Getty Images There’s yet another new study out this week on hydroxychloroquine, the anti-malaria drug championed by President Trump (without evidence) as a cure for COVID-19. Bottom line: the hospitalized patients who took it didn’t seem to be any better off than patients who didn’t take the drug. Some
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Google has announced a series of new policies to make Android’s in-app subscriptions more transparent to users. Starting on June 16th, apps will have to be clear about the terms of their paid subscriptions, and free trials and will need to provide a transparent way for users to
Read MoreRemember when you could ignore an incoming call and reply with a quick “I’m out, can’t talk right now” text? Read more… How to Avoid Talking to Your Friends and Family Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreHello, all you sexy angels of the Abyss, and welcome to Ask Dr. NerdLove, the only advice column that can help you manage your relationships in real life AND in Animal Crossing. Read more… Ask Dr. NerdLove: Should I Ask Out The Worker At Cheesecake Factory? Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreWith nearly all campuses transitioning to online learning during the COVID-19 outbreak, California’s community colleges will let students continue their science lab-based education by giving them access to virtual laboratories. California CCs Adopt Labster for Virtual Lab Work Source: Campus Technology
Read MoreNo one is going anywhere cool, and yet I still feel left out. FOMO Has Survived the Coronavirus Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreAt last count, 4,235 higher education institutions across the United States have been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic — affecting an estimated 25,798,790 students, according to a visualization from Entangled Solutions. 4,000-Plus U.S. Higher Ed Institutions Impacted by COVID-19; More Than 25 Million Students Affected Source: Campus Technology
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