Apple launched its “exposure notification” software Wednesday, giving state and national governments the ability to build mobile applications that may tell people when they’ve been near people who have the coronavirus. Apple and Google launch coronavirus exposure software Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreIf you’re looking for a convenient way to fit more books into your busy life, try picking up an audiobook. You can listen to it on your commute, while you’re lounging around on vacation or while you’re trying to think of things to pass the time during your quarantine at home. Read more… The Best
Read MoreTechnology with potentially the biggest impact is often humdrum stuff that drags businesses and government agencies into the age of Google Maps and Zoom. You Don’t Need Flying Cars to Save Lives Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreIf you tuned into Microsoft’s Build developer keynote yesterday, one of the things you may have seen was a mysterious “RGV2cw” 3D-printed object on the shelf behind CEO Satya Nadella. It was part of many Easter eggs hidden throughout Microsoft’s Build stream, spelling out “devs” in Base64 format. The shelf also had little Easter eggs
Read More{$inline_image} Will the virus spread slower if we lift physical distancing rules but only visit our neighbors? How many people need to follow recommendations for them to work? Is “quaranteaming” with a partner household an effective way to stay safe? You can simulate answers to these questions yourself with a little game called… Read more…
Read MoreImage: Call of Duty League The Call of Duty League (CDL) announced on Tuesday that you’ll soon be able to earn in-game rewards, or “drops,” for watching CDL broadcasts, and the Overwatch League has detailed its plans for drops as well. The announcements follow Activision Blizzard and YouTube’s multiyear deal announced in January that made
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge AT&T’s actual 5G network is rolling out to major parts of the US this year, but the company’s fake 5G network — which it calls “5G Evolution” and shortens to “5G E” when it appears in the corner of smartphones — has remained the subject of controversy for
Read MorePhoto by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Apple released iOS 13.5 today with two new features that are a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic: changes to Face ID to make it easier to unlock your phone if you’re wearing a face mask and support for the first phase of Apple and Google’s jointly-developed
Read MoreThat’s an all-time-low price for the GR-5B, aka the Griddler Five. Plus: The $950 LG V40 phone is $300 right now. This excellent Cuisinart electric griddle is on sale for – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Twitter is testing a way to let you limit how many people can reply to your tweets. If you’re part of the test, when you compose a tweet, you’ll be able to select if you’ll allow replies from everyone, people you follow, or only people you @ mention.
Read MoreThe robotics company will also be developing AI-based software. Toy robot maker Sphero spins off startup focused on military, first responders – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreGovernment officials rolling out the tools estimate it could take as long as a year for the contact tracing apps to be fully effective. Apple and Google's coronavirus tracking tools are out – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreFormer Apple contractor, who raised privacy concerns around the Siri voice assistant last year, now asks regulators to punish the tech giant. Apple Siri whistleblower pushes EU for more reforms on voice recording tech – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreWith his medley of Somewhere Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World, Iz, known as “the voice of Hawaii,” redefined a beloved classic. Google Doodle honors Hawaiian ukulele player Israel 'Iz' Kamakawiwo'ole – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreTwo learning credential companies are working together to help states set up reciprocity agreements in credential recognition. Merit and Credential Engine said the tools they’re making available to customers will help workers make sense of shared credentials across borders. Integration Facilitates Sharing of Credentials Across State Lines Source: Campus Technology
Read MoreSome of Overwatch League’s biggest stars are throwing in the towel to retire or play ‘Valorant.’ Players say ‘Valorant’ won’t kill the Overwatch League. But ‘Overwatch’ might. Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreSphero’s best-known products include its line of Disney toys, including the remote-controlled BB-8. Consumer robotics firm Sphero, best known for making remote-controlled BB-8 and R2-D2 toys for Disney, announced today that it’s spun off a new company catering to the robotic needs of first responders, law enforcement, and military clients. Exactly what the new outfit,
Read MoreAs this bizarre school year slowly comes to a close, we are all digging deep for content that is educational and engaging for our kids—but which we don’t have to curate ourselves, because there is no time for that right now. Bonus points are given for educational content that is not consumed by staring at
Read MoreMicrosoft announced their planned acquisition of Softomotive, a UK-headquartered RPA software company with roots in Greece. With the intended purchase, Microsoft has muscled into the RPA game in a big way and, in doing so, removed any doubts that RPA has really arrived. Microsoft strengthens its RPA portfolio with Softomotive acquisition Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreA set of Sennheiser 450BT headphones, a Wayfair sale on decorative pillows and blankets, a complete collection of Kingdom Hearts games, an Anker Roav dual dash cam, and a steep discount on NordVPN sound off Wednesday’s best deals. Read more… Wednesday's Best Deals: Sennheiser Headphones, Wayfair Pillows, Kingdom Hearts, Anker Dual Dash Cam, and More
Read MoreWatching on a screen can feel like a poor imitation of real-life theater, but some artists are using the communications technology we now rely on to enhance the streaming experience. 3-D Sound and a Zoom Apocalypse: The Plays That Come to Life Online Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreOur crummy connections are the biggest tech headache in the pandemic. Here’s a comprehensive guide to what to do about them. Everything You Need to Know About Slow Internet Speeds Source: NY Times Tech
Read MorePhoto by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge When you buy a new Windows 10 computer, out of the box, it will default to having you enter your Outlook or Microsoft account password every time you sign in. This can be a hassle, especially if you have a long, secure, and complicated password. Thankfully, Windows
Read MoreMicrosoft is adding a new way for developers and IT pros to consume video content via Learn TV, which is now in preview. Microsoft adds new Learn TV video channel for daily technical content Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreSome retailers have inventory again. Here’s where you can find the so-hot-it-won’t-stay-in-stock $400 VR headset. Oculus Quest: Get the VR system at Oculus while it's still in stock – CNET Source: CNet
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