Photo by Alberto Pezzali/NurPhoto via Getty Images Microsoft is being a little warier than other companies when it comes to welcoming consumers back to its retail stores. Just today, Apple announced it will offer curbside pickup or appointment-based service at over 70 more stores in the United States this week, including the Fifth Ave “cube”
Read MorePhoto by Matthew Horwood/Getty Images Google says it’s banning the site Zero Hedge from its Google Ads program for racist content — but it reversed plans to ban a second site, The Federalist, after the site removed comments from its articles. “We have strict publisher policies that govern the content ads can run on and
Read MoreConfusion runs rampant on Twitter and Facebook. Amid George Floyd protests, weaponized misinformation floods social media – CNET Source: CNet
Read MorePedestrian deaths climbed between 2009 and 2018 in the US, just as SUVs became more popular. SUVs likely contribute to higher pedestrian fatality rate, study shows – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreI’m pleased to announce the return of Lifehacker’s Burning Questions column, in which I answer the health questions that people can’t—or don’t want to—google. As a reminder, this is not medical advice, and I’m not a doctor. Read more… It's Time to Ask Us Your Burning Health Questions Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreThe layoffs hit Sprint’s small business sales unit, a report says. T-Mobile reportedly cuts hundreds of jobs following .5B Sprint merger – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreJust because our kids grow up doesn’t mean we stop being their parent. We still want to protect and guide them and watch them make all the best decisions for a happy, fulfilling life. But how much intervention is too much intervention when it comes to their romantic relationships? One mom asks: “What do you
Read MoreX marks the spot. Elon Musk and Grimes saved a surprise for son X Æ A-12's birth certificate – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Only a couple months after the merger between T-Mobile and Sprint was completed, the enormous combined telecom company has now announced layoffs affecting hundreds of Sprint employees. TechCrunch obtained audio of a conference call that took place yesterday between T-Mobile VP James Kirby and the people who are
Read MoreMicrosoft has been making lots of under-the-covers changes to how it runs its cloud services, including Azure-based Teams, to meet demand during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are the details. Microsoft goes public with more of its Azure capacity improvement plans Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreTech can stave off loneliness by connecting seniors with family, companions and new experiences, both virtually and in real life. Lonely seniors find connection with rented grandkids and VR vacations – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThis bundle sets you up to play Stadia games on your TV. Google Stadia Premiere streaming game hardware price cut to – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreMicrosoft will deliver a minor, cumulative-update-style Windows 10 feature update this fall, which will come with the new Chromium-based Edge browser. Microsoft makes first Windows 10 20H2 test build available to Insider testers Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreIt’s dubbed the LS427/570 and sports a number of upgrades over the LS7 engine we saw in production. Chevy LS7-based crate engine makes 570 HP for your next project car – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreThe dog-bot future is now. Boston Dynamics robot dog Spot finally goes on sale for ,500 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreExperts say these groups serve to indoctrinate and radicalize like-minded people with racist rhetoric. Private Facebook groups are using 'Justice for George Floyd' as a cloak for racist behavior – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe conviction of the journalist Maria Ressa shows that Facebook’s harms can’t be ignored. Conviction in the Philippines Reveals Facebook’s Dangers Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreThe rapid rise of Bookshop.org during the shutdown has been hailed as a boon for independent stores. But some booksellers worry it could become another competitor for online business. Bookstores Are Struggling. Is a New E-Commerce Site the Answer? Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreItaly and Germany activated apps this week as tools to avoid a second wave of coronavirus infections, fueling a debate about privacy rights. Europe Rolls Out Contact Tracing Apps, With Hope and Trepidation Source: NY Times Tech
Read More{$inline_image} Photo by BERTRAND GUAY/AFP via Getty Images A cheap, common steroid improves survival rates for COVID-19 patients on ventilators, according to a press release from the research team. The drug, called dexamethasone, reduced deaths by one-third in patients on ventilators, and by one-fifth in patients who needed supplemental oxygen, according to the team. It
Read MoreDexamethasone reduced deaths in patients getting ventilation treatment by one-third, according to a University of Oxford trial of 6,000 patients. Low-cost steroid may be breakthrough in cutting coronavirus deaths, researchers say – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreCEO Adam Mosseri says everyone should feel safe and supported on Instagram. Instagram to review how its policies, algorithm impact black users – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe monitor, camera and computer show workers in real-time if they get closer than six feet from each other. Amazon's new Distance Assistant uses AI to encourage social distancing – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe Ghibli Hybrid will be the first electrified Maserati of many. Maserati Ghibli Hybrid set to usher in electrification next month – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreFollowing complaints from rivals including Spotify, European authorities will investigate Apple’s App Store. Apple’s App Store Draws Antitrust Scrutiny in European Union Source: NY Times Tech
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