Upgrade from your standard keyboard and defeat your enemies, or at least make losing more enjoyable, with the finest switches, lights and knobs. Best gaming keyboard for 2020: Razer, Corsair, Logitech and more – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreA press can be one of the most useful additions to a workshop, once you have one you will wonder how you ever coped beforehand when it came to all manner of pressing in and pushing out tasks. An arbor press with a big lever and ratchet is very quick to use, while a hydraulic
Read MoreThe iPhone maker says it will only accept COVID-19 and coronavirus-related apps from “recognized entities.” Apple bans nonofficial coronavirus apps from its App Store – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreWithin the hugely popular open-world game, press-freedom nonprofit Reporters Without Borders creates a library to house censored journalism. Minecraft inspires crafty way around government censorship – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreJack Nicas / New York Times: After Amazon’s crackdown on price gouging, some sellers who cleared out local stores are sitting on stockpiles, causing shortages of products like sanitizer — Amazon cracked down on coronavirus price gouging. Now, while the rest of the world searches, some sellers are holding stockpiles of sanitizer and masks. After
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge In an effort to ensure the “credibility” of health and safety information in its App Store, Apple is tightening requirements for all coronavirus-focused apps, TechCrunch reports. The company posted a note on its developer blog Saturday that outlines the review process for apps related to the virus. “We’re
Read MoreApple Card customers may be able to skip their March payments without interest charges as long as they’re enrolled in its Customer Assistance Program according to 9to5Mac. The company sent an email to some cardholders outlining the offer (as first posted to the r/Apple board): We understand that the rapidly-evolving COVID-19 situation poses unique challenges
Read MoreRobot vacuums clean better, faster and are smarter than they’ve ever been. These are the best models for sale right now. The best robot vacuum of 2020: iRobot Roomba, Neato, to Eufy and many more vacuum models – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThis week on Love Syncs: Social distancing can make it tough to bring the romance, but humor helps. “Someone just asked me: ‘If coronavirus doesn’t take you out, can I?’” Coronavirus and online dating: Looking for love amid COVID-19 is tricky, but not impossible – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreAt a smart hospital in Wuhan, China, robots stepped in to take vital signs, deliver meds, disinfect the facility and entertain quarantined patients. Coronavirus care at one hospital got totally taken over by robots – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreWe just want to take your temperature, Mars. NASA's stuck Mars 'mole' gets helpful push from the InSight lander – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreAs Westworld gets set to return to HBO, the actor also talks Batman, Bond and Tony the shy pooper. And how tech is tearing our society apart. Westworld season 3: Jeffrey Wright on Bernard's suffering and quest for freedom – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIt is absolutely no exaggeration to say that [Michael Steil] gave the Ultimate Game Boy talk at the 33rd Chaos Communication Congress back in 2016. Watch it, and if you think that there’s been a better talk since then, post up in the comments and we’ll give you the hour back. (As soon as we
Read MoreJoe Rossignol / MacRumors: Apple will only accept COVID-19 related apps from recognized entities such as government orgs, health NGOs, and companies with health or education credentials — Apple today announced that it is evaluating COVID-19 coronavirus-related apps critically to ensure data sources are reputable … Apple will only accept COVID-19 related apps from recognized
Read MoreSocial distancing means that many of us will be spending quality time at home this weekend rather than out at bars, restaurants, and concerts with friends. Just because you’re staying a safe distance away from other people doesn’t mean you can’t hang out with them virtually. Read more… Organize a Virtual Happy Hour With Friends
Read MoreKirsten Korosec / TechCrunch: Amazon has canceled re:MARS 2020, its annual AI event scheduled for June 16 to 19 in Las Vegas — Amazon has canceled re:MARS 2020, an annual AI event that focuses on machine learning, automation, robotics and space, over concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic. The event was scheduled to be held June
Read MoreLucasfilm On top of bringing Frozen 2 to Disney Plus three months early, Disney is also making Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker available to purchase a few days early. The Rise of Skywalker is available to buy via digital retailers like iTunes and Amazon today; it was originally scheduled to be released on Tuesday,
Read MoreDavid Gilbert / VICE: Experts say AC19, an Iranian government Android app that claims to diagnose coronavirus, is being used to track users’ real-time locations — On Tuesday, March 3, the smartphones of tens of millions of Iranian citizens beeped in unison. — “Dear compatriots, before going to the hospital or health center … Experts
Read MorePhoto by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images The White House continued to give conflicting information Saturday about a website Google is supposedly building to help people determine whether and how to get a novel coronavirus test. Vice President Mike Pence said during a briefing at the White House that an update would be available on Sunday, March
Read MoreThe pledge some companies took, in the face of the coronavirus pandemic, also calls for them to open public Wi-Fi hot spots and waive late fees, the F.C.C. said. Internet Providers Won’t Cut Off Users Over Unpaid Bills for 60 Days Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreLatest COVID-19 updates: US President Donald Trump says he’s been tested for the coronavirus, with results still to come. Also: The US’ European travel ban gets extended to include the UK and Ireland. Coronavirus updates: Trump tested, House OKs relief package, travel ban extended – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreDieter Bohn / The Verge: Despite Trump implying that a triage website for COVID-19 tests will be available nationwide soon, Verily says it will only launch in Bay Area within a few days — Instead, Verily is building a triage website just for the Bay Area — Google is not working with the US government
Read MoreAs you read this, the Open Hardware Summit is taking place, but differently than in previous years. This year, it’s taking place in cyberspace! To what do we owe this futuristic development? Unfortunately, COVID-19, the corona virus. And OHS isn’t alone. Vintage Computer Festival Pacific Northwest was cancelled outright. In Germany, where I live, the
Read MoreKitchenAid’s newest hue, “Kyoto Glow” is a nod to the culture of Japan’s ancient city. KitchenAid color of the year honors Japanese culture – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe popular midsize crossover gets some welcome additions to help it stay relevant in a crowded class of heavy hitters. 2021 Chevy Traverse gets design and tech updates – Roadshow Source: CNet
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