Clips of the US president’s coronavirus task force briefing are still floating around the social media platform. Twitter says videos of Trump suggesting disinfectant as COVID-19 treatment don't violate policy – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreDoctor Strange and Thor have been moved, while Into the Spider-Verse has also been delayed by Sony. Disney reshuffles Marvel movie release dates out to 2022 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MorePhoto: Sony Pictures Entertainment Like almost every other studio, Sony is moving around its film schedule because of the novel coronavirus. That means its two biggest Spider-Man movies will be delayed. The sequel to Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, and the third installment in the Spider-Man: Homecoming trilogy (created in partnership with Marvel Studios) will each
Read MoreFrom The Batman to Black Widow, Wonder Woman and the Venom sequel, we round up the new dates for your favorite rescheduled blockbusters. New movie calendar for 2020 and 2021 following coronavirus delays – CNET Source: CNet
Read MorePhoto by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge OnePlus launched its latest flagship phones, the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro, less than two weeks ago, but the Chinese phone maker is now laying off employees in regional offices throughout Europe, according to a report from Engadget. It does not appear that the layoffs are coronavirus-related;
Read MoreAnd if that’s not enough hard drive space for you, get a 12TB drive for just $200. Get virtually unlimited storage: Save on a 4TB desktop hard drive – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreImage: Imran Chaudhri The original Apple Watch was released five years ago today — April 24th, 2015 — and Imran Chaudhri, a designer who worked on the team for the first Apple Watch, shared some fascinating behind-the-scenes info about the product’s development in a tweetstorm today. Check out Chaudhri’s reproduction of the original sketch of
Read MorePhoto by Chris Welch / The Verge John Legere has formally cut ties with T-Mobile US, the company he led as CEO for over seven years. After steering T-Mobile through a dramatic turnaround that culminated in its successful merger with former rival Sprint, Legere stepped down and Mike Sievert was appointed T-Mobile’s new chief executive
Read MoreLegere says he’s leaving to “pursue other options.” Former T-Mobile CEO John Legere leaves board weeks earlier than expected – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIf working from home has you cursing your home wifi network, here’s some good news: The FCC recently approved a new wifi connection standard, Wifi 6E, which lets wireless routers access the 6GHz band. What does that mean for you? Faster, more stable wifi connections—once the first Wifi 6E products launch in late 2020. Read
Read MoreWalt Disney World’s Happily Ever After fireworks spectacular is streaming Friday night. Disney is streaming fireworks tonight from the Magic Kingdom – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreA couple weeks ago, I was craving chocolate cake. The problem? I had no eggs, butter or milk in the house. Pandemic-induced food shortages—plus the fact I hadn’t been shopping in a while—meant I was low on just about everything you need to bake. Luckily, baking isn’t a zero-sum game; there are a number of
Read MoreGosund’s single-pole switches are Alexa- and Google Assistant-compatible and can be remotely controlled by app. Get a Wi-Fi smart switch 4-pack for just – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe unmanned mission is slated to launch this year. China shares the name of its Mars mission – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreAmid the turmoil and anxiety of the coronavirus pandemic, many stuck at home have found a silver lining: they can use the extra time on their hands to learn a new skill. If you’ve been spending the past few days brushing up on your music skills in particular, Steinberg is now offering extended trials for
Read MoreAs we’re exploring the world of home workouts, I keep thinking about the routines of the VHS era. Back in the day, buying a Jane Fonda tape was far more of a commitment than watching one of the countless free videos now littering the social feeds of online influencers. (Jane herself is on TikTok, by
Read MoreThe COVID-19 pandemic has caused major disruptions for brick and mortar businesses and e-commerce brands alike. While much of the media focus has been on forced closures of retail locations, I’ve also seen plenty of online stores that have been adversely affected by these changes. With supply chain interruptions and adapting to remote teams, even
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Amazon is extending its increase in the hourly pay rate of warehouse workers through May 16th, according to a report from CNBC. The company originally announced in March that, as part of its hiring increase to contend with the huge surge in demand due to the coronavirus pandemic,
Read MoreMaybe your home is smelling a little smokier than usual this week/month/lifetime that we’ve been stuck at home? Yes, well that will happen! And, right, opening the window and running some fans will go a long way to bring fresh air in and send bad air out, but there are times, like the third week
Read MoreDisinfectants, like bleach and isopropyl alcohol, are toxic and should not be consumed, ingested or injected to fight COVID-19. Trump recklessly suggests injecting disinfectant to kill coronavirus. Why he's wrong – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreOur stress levels are at an all-time high right now, which means our attentiveness to our own self-care should be, too—especially those of us with wanderlust. Traveling from the living room to the kitchen and back is no one’s ideal of a vacation, yet here we are. On top of that, our social media platforms
Read MoreUS President Donald Trump yesterday sent the mainstream media and partisan social media into a Godzilla-sized tizzy after floating the idea of treating COVID-19 patients with UV lights and “disinfectants.” The president claimed he’d gotten his information during a briefing with medical experts and said it would be “interesting” for doctors to “check that.” But
Read MoreWeeks ago, as the coronavirus pandemic worsened, many financial institutions announced programs to help customers facing financial hardships. Most of those programs allow for you to request to delay your payments, and refrain from charging you late fees related to those payments. But one bank charge you may still see… Read more… Ask to Have
Read MoreThe ruling is another court victory by French unions against Amazon in a battle over workplace safety. Amazon Loses Appeal of French Order to Stop Selling Nonessential Items Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreVideo calling and virtual meetings have become our new normal during this pandemic, and everyone from Zoom, to Microsoft, to Google wants a piece. Today Facebook threw its hat into the ring by announcing Messenger Rooms, bringing massive improvements to its chat app‘s video capabilities — including the ability to support up to 50 participants
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