Jenny Leonard / Bloomberg: Apple’s request for Apple Watches to be excluded from a 7.5% US tariff on Chinese imports has been approved — – USTR notifies company of decision in letter dated Friday — Watches were subject to 7.5% tariff from U.S.-China trade war — Apple Inc.’s request for its popular watches … Apple's
Read MoreVidCon, an annual gathering of social media influencers and content creators, is canceled this year in the US. The show was scheduled for June 17th through the 20th in Anaheim, California. The company made the announcement on Monday and said it’s looking to make the conference happen sometime in the fall, although organizers are still
Read MoreIt’s also Microsoft Windows compatible. HP and Valve are working on a new VR headset – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreFacebook, YouTube and Twitter’s content moderators were sent home due to the coronavirus, forcing the companies to rely more on algorithms to police content in the interim. Why the coronavirus could mean more bogus cures, fake government crackdowns and misinformation on Facebook Source: Washington Post Tech
Read More{$inline_image} Nikkei Asian Review: Foxconn says it has secured enough workers to meet “seasonal demand” at all major Chinese plants ahead of schedule — Recruitment goals ahead of schedule, as Apple prepares for new model releases — TAIPEI — Taiwan’s Foxconn, the top assembler of Apple’s iPhones … Foxconn says it has secured enough workers
Read MoreBeing cooped up at home all the time isn’t easy for anyone. Parents have to keep working while doubling as homeschool teachers. And kids don’t get to spend in-person time with their friends and are probably pretty antsy at this point. That’s why you should set up a virtual show-and-tell for them using FaceTime, Skype,…
Read MoreValve Prepare for unforeseen consequences Continue reading… Half-Life: Alyx is a satisfying return to City 17 Source: New feed
Read MoreMicrosoft’s five-year-old Windows 10 testing program has a new chief who is a veteran of Windows and release management. Microsoft names Windows veteran Amanda Langowski as new Insider chief Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreMicrosoft reorganized its Windows + Devices team last month, placing Surface chief Panos Panay in charge of both Windows and hardware. While it’s still early days for Panay, we’re starting to get an idea of how things might change with Windows. That starts with a new Windows Insider leader, Microsoft’s beta program that sees millions
Read MoreI think it’s great that everyone is now turning to virtual chat services to stay in touch with their friends and loved ones—everything from regular catch-ups, to awkward dinner hangouts, to Dungeons & Dragons games. What’s not so fun is when someone jumps into a Zoom call, public or otherwise, and starts… Read more… How
Read MoreUpcoming events include the USDLA 2020 National Conference, Learning Summit 2020, and InfoComm 2020. Upcoming Events, Webinars & Calls for Papers (Week of March 23, 2020) Source: Campus Technology
Read MoreWe’ve just gotten used to the phrase “social distancing,” but it may already be time to move on. In a briefing on Friday, the World Health Organization’s Maria Van Kerkhove endorsed a change in phrasing that’s starting to become more common: Instead of social distancing, we need to practice “physical distancing.” Read more… We're Calling
Read MoreMany of us are now beginning our second or third week of working from home, and it’s time to get serious about work-life balance. Read more… How to Create a Designated Work Space in Your Home Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreFile this one under “Kickstarter products we can’t easily explain”: a fabricated cybernetic lynx skull that doubles as a Bluetooth speaker. The Kranio X, as it’s called, is currently raising money on the crowdfunding platform for what seems like a very limited run of the product — just $1,288 was the funding goal, and it’s
Read MorePhoto by James Bareham / The Verge If you’re having trouble concentrating on your work during self-quarantine, a set of quality noise-canceling headphones might be a good solution. You’ll likely get a lot of use out of them in the coming weeks (possibly months) at home. Best Buy is offering a $150 discount on Microsoft’s
Read MoreWith all its engineers at home because of COVID-19, Microsoft is looking at their productivity and working patterns. Microsoft: This is how coronavirus home-working is changing our developers' habits Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreAmazon is hiring aggressively to meet customer demand. Traffic has soared on Facebook and YouTube. And cloud computing has become essential to home workers. Big Tech Could Emerge From Coronavirus Crisis Stronger Than Ever Source: NY Times Tech
Read MorePlenty of work can be done from home, but the pandemic is forcing some parts of the scientific process to be put on the shelf. When Coronavirus Closes Your Lab, Can Science Go On? Source: NY Times Tech
Read MorePlus, KitchenAid stand mixers are down to less than $200. A space-saving K-cup coffee maker on sale at Best Buy – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreKeep The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel on yours and let the kids pick their own favorite shows. Amazon Prime Video rolls out multiple profiles – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreMusk also reportedly said Tesla has thousands of N95 masks it will donate to hospitals. Tesla CEO Elon Musk reportedly plans ventilator production to support COVID-19 fight – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreA Cuisinart frozen yogurt maker, a Kyoku butcher knife, a Netgear Orbi, an Xbox One S Digital Edition , and a Lucid mattress topper Gold Box leads Monday’s best deals on the internet. Read more… Monday's Best Deals: Cuisineart Frozen Yogurt Maker, Kyoku Butcher Knife, Netgear Orbi, XBOX One SAD, and More. Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreThe search giant says it’s looking for more ways to help people find authoritative public health guidance. Google launches coronavirus site with health information, local resources – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreHello, internet. It’s your friend TC, executive editor and blogger at The Verge. The novel coronavirus has rapidly spread across the US and darkened our daily lives, and it’s only going to get worse. While it’s important to keep up with enough information to stay informed about the pandemic, even a little bit can feel
Read MoreWith all of the chaos going on in the world, now is a great time to spend some time relaxing with new games. Maybe you need a list of games to play during the next few weeks. Maybe you are looking to purchase some new games, but you’re tight on cash. Look no further! I’ve
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