Image: Augustin Fievet In recent weeks, ambient modular synth videos have started popping up more frequently on YouTube. The videos center on the gear, with hands coming in and out of frame to slowly adjust a knob or push a fader. Amid the hypnotic sounds, there’s oodles of multi-colored cables, glowing lights, and more often
Read MorePhoto by David Rosenblum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images NASCAR driver Kyle Larson has been indefinitely suspended by the series after he said the n-word during a sim racing stream over the weekend. It’s the latest example of how the pandemic-inspired shift to online racing is still resulting in real-world consequences for some drivers. Just last
Read More{$inline_image} In the last few months, we’ve all begun to see the merit in that oft mocked boy scout slogan, “always be prepared.” That motto isn’t just about stocking your pantry, it’s also about being ready for issues on the road, from a dead battery to a flat tire. Read more… Always Be Prepared For
Read MoreJohns Hopkins University has launched a United States-specific COVID-19 tracking map with comprehensive county- and state-level data. New Johns Hopkins Tracking Map Delves Deeper into U.S. COVID-19 Data Source: Campus Technology
Read MoreThere’s a tricky category of product out there: cans of stuff that can be sprayed into the air of a room, with labels saying they can kill bacteria. Here’s the catch: Those are two different functions. Read more… Air Freshener and Disinfectant Spray Are Not the Same Thing Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreDepending on how creative you’re feeling, virtual backgrounds can make video calls a lot more fun. But they also have a strong potential to be used for evil. Case in point: In Zoom, you can make a virtual background from most any image or video file. That means you can use the feature to display
Read MoreThe Japanese conglomerate, which bet big on tech start-ups with its $100 billion Vision Fund, also expects its first annual loss in 15 years. SoftBank’s Troubles Deepen With Warning of .7 Billion Writedown Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreThe company teased its rumored Edge phone in a promotional video. Motorola will unveil its latest flagship phone on April 22 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreLooking for something fun to watch tonight? Read more… What to Watch Tonight, April 13, 2020 Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreTraveling continues to slow down in a much-needed effort to flatten the curve of the coronavirus pandemic. Even though we’re at a standstill, you might need to travel or have your travel documents current and up to date. So how can you get a new or renewed passport right now? Read more… How to Get
Read MoreRazer is selling wireless earbuds perfect for Pokémon fans. In addition to Pikachu-stamped yellow buds, the set comes with a charging case shaped like a pokéball. They’ll be launching in China for roughly $120 on April 16th. Razer’s earbuds, spotted by Gizmodo, will last for about three hours per charge. That’s not very good battery
Read MoreGM’s Corvette assembly plant manager also confirmed that there’s no definitely restart date for production. Corvette factory only managed to build 2,700 C8s before shutdown – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreA weekslong series of appreciation doodles honors the heroes and helpers battling COVID-19. Google Doodle thanks grocery store workers on coronavirus front lines – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreImage: Lumberjanes / Boom Studios Netflix has announced a first-look deal with comics publisher Boom Studios for new TV series based on Boom’s comic book franchises, giving the streaming service another avenue for intellectual property based on which it can create new shows. While not nearly as large as big-name publishers like Marvel, DC, or
Read MoreThis crime is always painful, but during the COVID-19 pandemic, it has extra sting. Jobless after coronavirus layoffs, then struck by identity theft – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreGiven all the talk about the development of a potential COVID-19 vaccine—as well as the news that clinical trials for some candidates have already begun— you may be asking yourself how clinical trials actually work. Any vaccine that is approved for use on millions of Americans must complete a rigorous testing process… Read more… How
Read MoreIt’s important to take care of your mental health as well as your physical health, according to the CDC. 14 journaling apps for iOS to help you process coronavirus anxiety – CNET Source: CNet
Read MorePhoto by Adisorn Chabsungnoen / SOPA Images / LightRocket via Getty Images COVID-19 research is advancing at an unprecedented speed, but one strategy doctors are leaning on to treat COVID-19 patients looks more antiquated than innovative. In hospitals around the United States, caregivers are resorting to using century-old convalescent plasma therapy — siphoning blood from
Read MoreThere’s more to the Switch than just Mario or Animal Crossing’s anthropomorphic tanuki. Five indie games for the Nintendo Switch to play while you’re stuck at home Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreI am not a big drinker of fruit juice, unless it is mixed with gin, but my partner (who does not drink gin or anything like that) is a fan. He often buys juice for my place, drinks some of it, and leaves the rest for me to drink or ignore until he returns. This
Read MoreImage: thatgamecompany Journey, thatgamecompany’s classic game that first released on PlayStation 3 in 2012, will be available on Steam on June 11th. Journey was previously only available on PC via the Epic Games Store, where it launched last June. In the game, you play as a hooded figure traveling toward a tall mountain on the
Read MoreIt’s been just over a week since the CDC asked us to wear cloth masks. I hear from the main grocery shopper in our household that they’re suddenly popular—he estimates 60 to 80% of people are using some kind of face covering. Read more… What Precautions Are You Taking at the Grocery Store? Source: Life
Read MoreLooking for supercheap true wireless earbuds? This set from Funcl is down to a new low price. These dirt-cheap true wireless earbuds aren't bad for – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe latest Windows 10 Insider build now supports wireless file transfers between the Samsung Link to Windows app and Microsoft’s Your Phone app for Windows 10. This should make sending photos and other files between your PC and your Galaxy smartphones much easier, provided you meet all the requirements. Read more… How to Share Files
Read MoreHow to play Valve’s newest, VR-only Half-Life game. Want to play Half-Life: Alyx? Here's the best VR gear for the experience – CNET Source: CNet
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