Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Sometimes it takes years of criticism to get a company to do the right thing. Every once in a while, it can happen overnight. Wednesday night was such a night. After a series of investigative reports, blog posts, and Twitter threads examining Zoom’s design practices and security features,
Read MoreSilicon Valley hasn’t suffered from the same financial devastation as other industries. Tech companies still have an agenda to push. How Tech’s Lobbyists Are Using the Pandemic to Make Gains Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreMike Wheatley / SiliconANGLE: Microsoft’s Azure Cognitive Services gets new voice styles designed to help developers tailor the voice of their apps and services to their brand or scenario — Microsoft Corp. today added new “voice styles” to Azure Cognitive Services, its cloud-based suite of application programming interfaces … Microsoft's Azure Cognitive Services gets new
Read MoreThe handsome convertible sports car seen here was very nearly America’s answer to the Mazda MX-5 Miata. 2007 Dodge Demon concept was a thrilling little roadster – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreCasey Newton / The Verge: Google uses aggregated anonymized location data from 131 countries to show which places are complying with social distancing and which aren’t — New COVID-19 mobility reports show changes in traffic to stores, parks, transit stations, and more — Google is using location data gathered … Google uses aggregated anonymized location
Read MoreThe Pyke goons aren’t the nicest hosts for the ex-Padawan and her pals. Star Wars: The Clone Wars episode 7 recap: Imprisoned Ahsoka gets Forceful – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe 2020 iPhone SE will come with up to 256GB of storage and be available in red, white and black, according to report. Apple to start taking orders for new iPhone SE as early as Friday, says report – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreWrestleMania is a two-night event this year, taking place on Saturday and Sunday. WWE WrestleMania 2020: How to watch, start times, two day card and WWE Network – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreGoogle’s mission to “organize the world’s information” will now include an effort to helping doctors find the patterns to the spread of the deadly coronavirus. Google taps vast trove of location data to aid global effort to combat coronavirus Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Google is using location data gathered from smartphones to help public health officials understand how people’s movements have changed in response to the global COVID-19 pandemic. In a blog post early Friday morning, Google announced the release of its COVID-19 Community Mobility Reports. The reports use data from
Read MoreThe same time last year, it made over $200 million. The US box office made just K in the last week of March – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreOur natural satellite is going to do its best to get your attention on April 7. Upcoming big, bright 'pink moon' is the biggest supermoon of 2020 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreDoodle shows just some of the ways you can make the most of your time while sheltering in place. Google Doodle offers tips for fighting coronavirus by staying at home – CNET Source: CNet
Read MorePhoto by James Bareham / The Verge Apple’s upcoming 4.7-inch iPhone is likely to be announced imminently and looks set to be called the iPhone SE. A Belkin screen protector is currently live on the Apple Store and listed for the iPhone SE as well as the 8 and 7, matching reports that the new
Read MoreCommentary: Whether shaking trees on Animal Crossing or rising up the Botanist career ladder in The Sims 4, staying indoors has turned me into a virtual plant mom. Animal Crossing and virtual gardening have kept me sane during the coronavirus pandemic – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreJulian Borger / The Guardian: Twitter deletes 20K fake accounts linked to governments of Serbia, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Honduras, and Indonesia for “attempt to undermine public conversation” — Accounts also linked to Honduras and Indonesia violated policy and were ‘targeted attempt to undermine the public conversation’ Twitter deletes 20K fake accounts linked to governments of
Read MoreAs health authorities scramble to get the coronavirus pandemic under control, one device has become a symbol of hope and fear. Coronavirus ventilators: Why one machine is pivotal in the battle against COVID-19 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MorePlus: In the US, 5,600 people have died among the 230,000 infected, while worldwide, it’s 51,000 dead and 1 million infected. Coronavirus updates: New US jobless claims top 6.6 million, global coronavirus cases hit 1 million – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreSocial distancing works, but not enough people are doing it in some places, says Deborah Birx, a doctor advising the administration during the COVID-19 pandemic. White House warns Americans aren't doing enough to flatten the coronavirus curve in some states – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreDevin Coldewey / TechCrunch: FCC approves $200M COVID-19 Telehealth Program to help cover the cost of new telehealth services and devices with up to $1M in funding for medical providers — The FCC has developed and approved a $200 million program to fund telehealth services and devices for medical providers, just a week or so
Read MoreImage: Epic Games Fortnite creator Epic has revealed a new mobile game developed in collaboration with J.J. Abrams’ game development company Bad Robot Games, a spinoff of his production studio Bad Robot that was formed back in 2018 with funding from Epic investor Tencent. Abrams previously collaborated with Epic to debut a trailer of Star
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge An automated tool developed by security researchers is able to find around 100 Zoom meeting IDs in an hour and information for nearly 2,400 Zoom meetings in a single day of scans, according to a new report from security expert Brian Krebs. Security professional Trent Lo and members
Read More{$inline_image} Zac Hall / 9to5Mac: Source: Apple’s new entry level iPhone will be called iPhone SE, available in white, black, and red, with 64GB, 128GB, or 256GB storage options — 9to5Mac has learned new information about Apple’s long-rumored, entry-level iPhone model, including the marketing name, product colors … Source: Apple's new entry level iPhone will
Read MoreAmazon’s top legal executive suggests the company’s senior leaders target a fired warehouse worker’s intellect as a way to deflect criticism of its record. Top Amazon executive sought to divert focus to fired worker amid workplace safety criticism, email shows Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreCompeting statements from two top Amazon leaders point to struggles running the retail giant during the coronavirus crisis. Amazon's leaders send mixed messages on worker strikes – CNET Source: CNet
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