Apple Card has a new privacy policy that impacts current customers along with people who have not yet applied for the credit card. The changes are expected to make it easier for Apple’s banking partner, Goldman Sachs, to decide which potential customers are creditworthy. Read more… Apple Card's New Privacy Policy May Offer Second Chance
Read MoreThanks to the popularity of Amazon‘s Echo family, people have begun to expect voice assistant capabilities from their smart speakers, even ones meant primarily for audio. To that point, Marshall just announced the Uxbridge Voice, its latest Alexa-enabled speaker. As with Marshall’s previous wireless speakers, the Uxbridge features a stylish design that mimics the design
Read MorePhoto by Gary Hershorn/Getty Images Lyft is offering free or discounted bike-share trips to workers fighting the coronavirus. The ride-hail company is inviting certain workers in New York City, Boston, and Chicago to sign up for free, one-month memberships or discounted trips. Lyft says it’s also stepping up its cleaning procedures to ensure its bikes
Read MoreIt’s the news we were all expecting but not looking forward to hearing: this summer’s EMF Camp which was to be held at the end of July in Herefordshire, UK, has been cancelled. This is of course due to the ongoing public health measures surrounding the COVID-19 virus pandemic. With the country on lockdown for
Read MoreWelcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and other stuff. Gaming is one of those great activities you can do with people without having to physically be in their presence. And since we’re all physically distancing ourselves from one another
Read MoreResearchers are using AI to search satellite images for unexploded bombs dropped in Cambodia during the Vietnam War. The system uses object recognition algorithms that detect the unique features of bomb craters, including their shapes, colors, textures, and sizes. These algorithms then scan satellite images for signals of the craters. The Ohio State University team
Read MoreHere are our must-see automotive shows and events for 2020 — now updated with all relevant COVID-19-related developments. Best car show and event guide for 2020, coronavirus updates included – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreLoved our last at-home workout but want to make use of those dumbbells you snagged before the pandemic? Here are five more moves that will work with whatever weights you have at home. Water bottles or soup cans are better than nothing, but if you have a pair of real weights, you’re golden. Read more…
Read MoreResearch sheds new light on how deep-sea squid communicate essential messages. Illuminating find: Here's how squid talk to each other in the dark – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreImage: NASCAR / iRacing Fox and its sibling channel, FS1, are going to broadcast a “season” of virtual races that pit current, past, and the rising stars of NASCAR against each other on the sim racing platform iRacing. The races will air on Sundays at 1PM ET, pretty much the same time slot that NASCAR
Read MoreSamsung Samsung has just refreshed the Galaxy Tab A , and the new model costs just $279.. It features an 8.4-inch screen, a 5,000mAh battery, and LTE connectivity. The tablet is available now for $279. Samsung is currently shipping the Verizon model, but it says the tablet will be available through AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, and
Read MoreThe Smithsonian Institution has announced an open access project that removes copyright restrictions from about 2.8 million images from its digital collection and almost two centuries’ worth of data. Smithsonian Removes Copyright Restrictions for Nearly 3 Million Images Source: Campus Technology
Read MoreThe Department of Education has announced that it will stop the collections process for federal student loans in default, including wage garnishment actions, due to the coronavirus pandemic. Read more… Federal Student Loan Collections Will Stop for 60 Days Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreNow that gyms are closed, and we all need to maintain a physical distance of six feet from others, this means adjusting our workouts. As it turns out, there are a lot of techniques which can be adapted from boxing workouts. Read more… Home Workouts: Tips From a Boxing Coach Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreClara Reeves takes an honest look at being a woman in gaming, and how Crossy Road Castle is a beacon of positivity in an uncertain time. Hipster Whale CEO talks Apple Arcade, Crossy Road Castle and industry challenges – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreHomebound city dwellers are turning to a neighborhood app to connect, organize and help each other without risking physical contact. Nextdoor Pivots to Neighborliness Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreTomorrow, Campus Technology is teaming up with Future Trends Forum for an online discussion on the coronavirus pandemic, higher education and technology. Online Forum to Discuss Coronavirus, Higher Education and Ed Tech Source: Campus Technology
Read MoreImage: Nomad Nomad, typically known for making smartphone accessories, has reprioritized operations to make medical supplies like face masks amid the ongoing spread of the novel coronavirus, the company has announced. Right now, Nomad is currently selling disposable three-layer face masks, and you can apply to buy them here. Nomad says it will be prioritize
Read MoreConcerns about online gaming taxing the internet are overblown. But streaming video is another matter. Relax, bingeing on Fortnite and other games during quarantine won't break the internet – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIf you’re a bit of a pixel peeper, it can be pretty annoying to always have to change the quality settings on YouTube to get that crispy HD footage. This is especially true on mobile, where video streams often default to 480p. Good news then: YouTube may soon let you set a default quality setting
Read MoreYesterday’s release of Safari 13.1 introduces stricter third-party cookie blocking features that prevents websites from identifying Safari users and tracking their web activity. This means Apple’s default web browser is now the best choice for stopping third-party trackers, and the first browser—beating Chrome to the… Read more… Safari Is Now the Best Browser for Blocking
Read MoreIf the coronavirus outbreak has got you asking yourself whether it’s finally time to make a will, you’re not alone. (It’s that combination of “time on your hands” and “time to think seriously about what might happen to your loved ones in a worst-case scenario” thing.) Read more… How Do You Make a Will During
Read MoreImage: Royole Royole beat the Samsungs, Huaweis, and Motorolas of the world to producing a smartphone with a folding screen. I suppose the company gets some credit for being first, but the resulting product wasn’t a very good one and felt more prototype than consumer device — both in terms of hardware and software. Now,
Read MorePhoto by Jonas Güttler / Picture Alliance via Getty Images Even as COVID-19 numbers explode around the country, many Americans are still experiencing the pandemic from afar. But when a family member is infected with the virus, that can change in a matter of hours. In a new essay, New York Times Magazine deputy editor
Read MoreThe makers of unauthorized kits designed for consumers to collect their own saliva or throat swabs faced scrutiny from Congress. Lawmakers Question Start-Ups on At-Home Kits for Coronavirus Testing Source: NY Times Tech
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