Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Apple on Tuesday released a major update to its Safari Intelligent Tracking Prevention (ITP), the privacy feature that allows the company’s web browser to block cookies and prevent advertisers from snooping on your web habits. According to Apple’s John Wilander, the WebKit engineer behind the feature, Safari now
Read MorePhoto by Lev Radin/Pacific Press/LightRocket via Getty Images When China placed a series of cities under lockdown in January to blunt the spread of COVID-19, experts warned that other countries may not be able to implement the same policies. But over the past few weeks, cities, states, and countries around the world have similarly restricted
Read MoreWonder Woman 1984 is the latest film to be delayed as movie theaters across the country shut down due to the coronavirus pandemic. The film, which was supposed to open on June 5th, will now open on August 14th. Warner Bros. has also delayed In the Heights, a movie based on Lin-Manuel Miranda’s musical, indefinitely.
Read More{$inline_image} They think they’re hungry; you know they’re bored. It’s the child-vs.-parent argument as old as time, and with everything else in our lives going to hell in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, none of us really wants to get into a snack battle of wills. But in recent days, two very smart parents may have
Read MoreAll three US automakers made the decision alongside the United Auto Workers union. Ford, GM, FCA suspend all North American production to stop coronavirus spread – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreMicrosoft is prioritizing its Windows update focus on security updates and is temporarily ceasing its optional Windows 10 cumulative updates starting in May. Microsoft will pause optional Windows 10 cumulative updates for testing purposes starting in May Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreElon Musk and co. will idle Tesla’s factory in response to the coronavirus pandemic on March 23. The company is also beginning “touchless deliveries.” Tesla shutting down Fremont plant March 23 after mounting criticism – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Spotify will no longer work with third-party DJ apps starting on July 1st, 2020. The news was posted by Algoriddim, the developer behind a popular DJ software for iOS called Djay. A Spotify representative confirmed the news to The Verge. “As of July 1, 2020 Spotify will no
Read MoreIt’s impossible to play Animal Crossing: New Horizons wrong, but occasionally, you can miss crucial steps that will open up your island’s capabilities. If you’re finding yourself stuck — whether it’s a missing recipe or a location you can’t seem to reach — there’s an easier solution than tearing through your new home: invite some
Read MorePlant-based meat products are bigger than ever, with the fast-food industry, grocery stores, and upscale restaurants coming on board. A recent Nielsen report found that plant-based meat alternative purchases went up 279.8 percent last week after Americans were instructed to stay home during the novel coronavirus pandemic. Impossible Foods, a company that develops plant-based meat
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Apple has released iOS 13.4 and iPadOS 13.4, which add full mouse and trackpad support to iPads, iCloud Drive folder sharing, new nine new Memoji stickers, and more. Arguably the biggest feature in today’s releases is the mouse and keyboard support for iPads, which Apple revealed last week
Read MorePhoto by Scott Heins / Getty Images As gyms across the United States close due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, streaming fitness companies like Tonal, FightCamp, and Mirror have temporarily halted filming new content due to executive orders by California and New York to shut down nonessential businesses. Peloton, however, is continuing to push on
Read MoreSome Microsoft Azure cloud customers in Europe are reporting they are hitting capacity limits are unable to spin up virtual machines in their regions. European users reporting they're hitting Azure capacity constraints Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreThe shared office space company is offering its workers $100-a-day bonuses to come to its locations amid the coronavirus crisis. As Businesses Close, WeWork Tries to Lure Workers Back Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreDuring our quarantine amid the coronavirus, many are posting their Screen Time reports on Twitter as a badge of shame — or honor. Our iPhone weekly screen time reports are through the roof, and people are ‘horrified’ Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MorePhoto by Dan Seifert / The Verge If you’re working from home during the novel coronavirus pandemic, getting a mesh Wi-Fi system might help make the best of your home internet situation. Because you can place them around your home, they eliminate signal drop-outs as well as the need to stay close to your Wi-Fi
Read MoreMicrosoft is making temporary adjustments to OneNote, SharePoint and Stream video conferencing features in order to try to maintain Microsoft 365 and Office 365 performance. Microsoft throttles some Office 365 services to continue to meet demand Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreMovies, music festivals, tech conferences and sports leagues: Here’s what has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Coronavirus cancellations and delays: Tokyo Olympics, Disney and more – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge YouTube has announced that it will reduce streaming quality for users around the world, according to Bloomberg. The decision comes just one week after YouTube announced it was reducing streaming quality for users in Europe to help lessen broadband strain as more people stay home to help curb
Read MoreSocial networking site also unveils a feature to help users relieve the stress many are experiencing. Pinterest launches Today tab for daily trending topics – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreMy son has decided that being off from school for—I don’t know, a long time, probably—during the coronavirus pandemic is actually an opportunity to make some extra money. By the end of Day One Of Our New Reality, he’d already made an additional dollar above his regular allowance by folding an incredible pile of… Read
Read MoreA set of $12 push-up handles, an electric tea kettle, a refurbished PowerXL air fryer, and more head up some of Tuesday’s most compelling offers. Read more… Tuesday's Best Deals: Home Workout Gear, Electric Tea Kettle, Air Fryer, Snack Coupons, Kindle Books, and More Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreTo minimize traffic strain on the internet, Google’s massive video service already defaulted image quality to standard def in the EU, the UK and China. Now, it’s the same everywhere. YouTube to throttle video quality globally for about a month – CNET Source: CNet
Read MorePhoto by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge Sony will slow down PlayStation game downloads in Europe to help preserve overall internet speeds. The change won’t materially affect multiplayer, according to a blog post, with the company saying that gamers “will still enjoy robust gameplay.” Downloads of games may be “somewhat slower or delayed” during this
Read MoreLooking for a cheap wireless charging pad for your Qi-enabled phone? Here are the top deals that are available now. Best wireless charging pads under – CNET Source: CNet
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