Google welcomes the change of seasons with a bunny in the Northern Hemisphere and a gray squirrel in the Southern Hemisphere. Dueling Google Doodles take flight to welcome spring and fall – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreSteven Sinofsky / @stevesi: [Thread] Trackpad support for iPads is not Apple’s capitulation, it is a part of a convergent evolution of PC hardware and software from its earliest days — Apple unveils new iPad Pro with breakthrough LiDAR Scanner and trackpad support in iPadOS https://www.apple.com/… // The “convergence” everyone has been waiting for? A
Read MoreThat settles it: The wonderchicken came first. Scientists discover 'Wonderchicken,' the oldest modern bird fossil – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreJust picked up an Xbox One and wondering what games to pick up alongside it? We’ve got you covered. The 31 best games on the Xbox One – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreSo you just bought a Nintendo Switch and you’re wondering what games you should pick up to go along with it? Here are our favourites… The 34 best games on the Nintendo Switch – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreCasey Newton / The Interface: Zuckerberg: Facebook is using full-time staff for moderation amid COVID-19 crisis because it can’t provide mental health support to contractors working remotely — The COVID-19 pandemic is now surging around the world, and each hour brings more developments than a full day seemed to bring just a few weeks ago.
Read More{$inline_image} Zack Whittaker / TechCrunch: Charter Communications is disallowing its 15,000 office-based employees to work from home despite at least one employee testing positive for COVID-19 — Staff at telecommunications giant Charter Communications are still having to work from corporate offices — against the advice … Charter Communications is disallowing its 15,000 office-based employees to
Read MoreMark Sweney / The Guardian: Vodafone says data usage on its UK networks has increased by 30%, and by as much as 50% in some European markets — Coronavirus places greater demand on network in Europe as families stay indoors — Vodafone’s internet usage has surged by up to 50% in some European countries as
Read MoreThe company wanted to take back control of its technology environment from a high reliance on third-party providers. Pepper Money aims to future-proof with Microsoft Azure and Office 365 shift Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreWith quarantines across China, one company flexed its tech muscles to show the usefulness of autonomous vehicles. Coronavirus highlights strengths of self-driving delivery vehicles – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreImage: Apple The new iPad Pro’s LIDAR scanner can turn a living room into an augmented reality version of Hot Lava, a video game based on the childhood pastime where you jump on furniture to avoid imaginary lava on the floor. The announcement was included as part of today’s iPad Pro announcement. Hot Lava is
Read MoreMovies, music festivals, tech conferences and sports leagues: Here’s the growing list of events pushed back or canned due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Coronavirus cancellations and delays from the NBA to Disney and Eurovision – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreSpark Microsystems revamps an older technology called ultra wideband — UWB — for faster short-range wireless networks. Startup promises wireless gaming devices without Bluetooth lag – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreCoronavirus concerns caused WrestleMania to be relocated to WWE’s Performance Center training facility with “essential personnel” only. WWE WrestleMania split into 2-night empty arena event – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreMaybe The One Where They Got Back Together should be renamed The One Where They Became Quarantined? HBO's Friends reunion may be delayed due to coronavirus concerns – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreHBO Max’s heavily anticipated Friends reunion special will be delayed as production across Hollywood shuts down amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to The Hollywood Reporter. There is no estimated release date at this time, but a company spokesperson told AdWeek that “at this point, we anticipate launching HBO Max with the Friends Reunion Special.” It’s
Read MoreA mysterious marine worm that has perplexed scientists for decades finally gets the spotlight — and a new name. Ancient sea worm with spines finally identified, solving 50-year mystery – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreA new project aims to turn social distancing into a dating game, taking a cue from “Love Is Blind.” Love Is Blind in Quarantine Source: NY Times Tech
Read More{$inline_image}Welcome 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. Even with the best intentions, sometimes life gets in the way of making regular in-person support group meetings. Especially now, as we all shelter in place due to the coronavirus,
Read MoreMost of its stores are closed and employees are working from home, but Apple is still releasing new products like an iPad Pro and MacBook Air in the middle of the coronavirus crisis. While the world grinds to a halt, Apple pumps out a new iPad Pro and MacBook Air Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MorePhoto by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images On Wednesday, the Federal Communications Commission temporarily waived rules in a move to foster internet access for hospitals and schools stuck in the broadband gap as the coronavirus pandemic continues to disrupt everyday life. In its announcement, the FCC said that it would waive the “gift rules” included in its
Read MoreImage: Apple Apple announced a new iPad Pro today, introducing a slew of much-needed features to the tablet, including support for the next generation of Wi-Fi, a feature that has not previously been available on either iPads or MacBooks. Wi-Fi 6 arrived a little over a year ago, and routers supporting the new generation of
Read MorePhoto by Sean O’Kane / The Verge Tesla will reduce its workforce at its Fremont, California, car factory after the local Sheriff’s Office said the company was not complying with a three-week shelter-in-place order meant to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus, BuzzFeed News is reporting. The Silicon Valley automaker will drop from around
Read MoreCounty officials told Tesla it was not essential and could only maintain “minimum basic operations.” The Bay Area ordered millions to shelter in place. Elon Musk had Tesla employees report to work anyway. Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreAfter today’s announcements from Apple, we’ve been blessed with a new iPad Pro, and a keyboard that also comes with a trackpad. Read more… 10 Must-Have Accessories for Your New iPad Source: Life Hacker
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