A strange iOS bug is eating up mobile data and spiking monthly bills for iPhone users. You might not be affected, but it’s worth checking out (just in case). Read more… How to Tell if an iPhone Bug Is Eating Up Your Data Plan Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreThe feature is available in eight languages. Google Translate now lets you transcribe conversations in real time – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreTax Day is still April 15, but if you owe the government, you’ll have a bit of leeway on when you pay your taxes. Read more… You Have an Extra 90 Days to Pay Your Taxes Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreAlthough it seems like the world’s on pause, all the colds and flus and other respiratory illnesses out there haven’t read the memo. If you find yourself getting sick and are trying to determine whether you’ve got the coronavirus or some other respiratory illness, there are some ways to try to narrow it down, but
Read MoreAs the rest of the world slowly grinds to a halt amid the coronavirus pandemic, the US launch industry is still sending rockets into space, with another SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket set to take off from Florida on Wednesday morning. SpaceX is launching its latest batch of 60 satellites for its Starlink constellation, aimed at
Read MoreImage: Google Google has launched a new “Works with Chromebook” badge for accessories that are certified to be compatible with Chromebooks (via 9to5Google). The certification will be given to chargers, mice, keyboards, power adapters, and more. “We’ve tested these accessories to ensure they comply with Chromebook’s compatibility standards,” said Kevin Ngo, the Works with Chromebook
Read MorePhoto by Maja Hitij – Pool/Getty Images The European Union is locking down its borders with all other nations. German Chancellor Angela Merkel announced today that all external borders for countries within the group will close for 30 days for nonessential travel. People within the EU’s 27 member nations can still travel between those countries,
Read MorePhoto by Aaron Lavinsky/Star Tribune via Getty Images Engineers have the technology to make it better Continue reading… Coronavirus testing shouldn’t be this complicated Source: New feed
Read MoreImage: Activision Call of Duty: Warzone, the new 150-person battle royale (BR) from Activision and Infinity Ward, is adding a solo game mode just one week after launch. Warzone, which is both an add-on to the current Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and a free-to-play standalone download, launched on Tuesday of last week, sporting 150-person
Read MoreThe consumer tech industry thrives on big conventions and live events, but many of these have been delayed or canceled in 2020 due to COVID-19. Apple’s WWDC event is one of the affected events, but instead of being scrapped, the June conference is being reworked into a fully digital event with live-streaming keynote… Read more…
Read MoreSocial media platforms have been flooded with falsehoods, conspiracy theories, and exaggerations about the coronavirus since the outbreak emerged last December in Wuhan, China. The outbreak has been falsely blamed on the 5G rollout damaging immune systems, an experiment gone wrong in a Chinese research facility, and, of course, the Rothschilds wanting more money, this
Read More{$inline_image}With sports stricken from the TV schedule, esports gets an unasked-for moment in the spotlight. While the sports world falls silent, esports and streamers fill the void Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreWith sports stricken from the TV schedule, esports gets an unasked-for moment in the spotlight. While the sports world falls silent, esports and streamers fill the void Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreEach weekday for the next few weeks, author and illustrator Mo Willems will invite kids into his studio at lunchtime to create some of his beloved characters. Starting this week, new episodes of Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems will be posted at 1 p.m. Eastern time and will remain online to be streamed at any
Read MoreJust in time for shut-in entertainment, CNET’s favorite high-end TVs include a new 48-inch size and a pair of 8K models. LG's 2020 OLED TVs ship soon, start at ,500 and go up to ,000 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MorePhoto by Artur Widak/NurPhoto via Getty Images Benjamin Netanyahu has authorized the Shin Bet, Israel’s internal security agency, to use cellphone location data to help combat the coronavirus. According to a New York Times report, the data will be used to retrace the movements of individuals who test positive for the virus, and identify others
Read More2U just launched “No Back Row PRO,” a free set of services to help faculty who are part of its university partners ramp up their online delivery of courses. 2U Offers Partner Universities Help in Training Faculty for Online Instruction Source: Campus Technology
Read MoreIn order to help reduce the spread of the coronavirus, Apple announced last week that it will be closing all of its stores outside of China until March 27th. With no Apple Store to go to, that might pose a problem should your iPhone break or if your phone (or other Apple device) was already
Read MoreA tuition-free university, the University of the People, said it would make its online courses available to American universities, enabling their students to take courses for credit. University of the People Opens Its Online Courses to Any University Source: Campus Technology
Read More“They’re feeling a lot better, so that’s a relief,” their son Chet reports. Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson leave hospital, are now self-isolating for coronavirus – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreDuring the crisis, doctors in the US can start using Facebook Messenger and FaceTime to diagnose patients, without worrying about violating privacy laws. US waives potential health-privacy penalties during coronavirus crisis – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIn response to the coronavirus pandemic, nearly every major sport league on the planet has chosen suspend or delay operations indefinitely—and rightly so. But the decision has left sports fans around the world wondering what their sports programming options will look like during mandatory self-isolation. Read more… How to Watch Sports During the Coronavirus Shutdown
Read MoreIllustration: Alex Castro / The Verge Google has decided to delay even the digital version of its largest conference of the year, the enterprise-focused Cloud Next conference, as the severity of the coronavirus crisis deepens. The company originally canceled the physical conference, which was set to take place in April in downtown San Francisco’s Moscone
Read MoreAt home, isolated and stressed over coronavirus fears, people are having happy hours over video chats to unwind with friends. It’s ‘quarantini’ time. People say cheers to video happy hours when they’re stuck at home. Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreImage: Marvel Disney has decided to delay the release of Marvel Studios’ Black Widow following the spread of the novel coronavirus. Black Widow was originally scheduled to be released on May 1st. There is no new date for the movie. Black Widow follows New Mutants, Mulan, and Antlers, which Disney delayed last week. Black Widow
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