{$inline_image} Photo by Sean O’Kane / The Verge Electric vehicle startup Faraday Future has obtained a $9,176,800 loan from the Small Business Association’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), which was recently launched to help small businesses keep people employed during the COVID-19 pandemic, the company tells The Verge. That’s close to the $10 million maximum allowed
Read MoreMicrosoft is continuing to gear up for expected virtual spring launches of its Surface Go 2, Surface Book 3, a new Surface Dock, and the delayed Surface Earbuds. Microsoft readies new Surface products for virtual spring launches Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreThe pandemic inspired an innovative project to design and make a low-cost ventilator in weeks, not years. NY Needed Ventilators for Coronavirus. They Developed One in a Month. Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreThe pandemic inspired an innovative project to design and make a low-cost ventilator in weeks, not years. New York Needed Ventilators. So They Developed One in a Month. Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Microsoft is launching a self-screening tool for people to check whether they qualify to donate their plasma in the hopes of creating a treatment for those with COVID-19, according to a company blog post. The tool is part of the company’s work with a group called the CoVig-19
Read MoreMovies, music fests, tech conferences, political rallies and sports events have all been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Coronavirus cancellations and delays: San Diego Comic-Con, pride parades, more – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreAmerica’s average gas price could drop to $1.49 per gallon due to coronavirus-related social distancing and the Saudi-Russian price war. Lowest gas prices in the US falls to just 91 cents a gallon – CNET Source: CNet
Read MorePony.ai, a Toyota-backed self-driving car startup, will use its autonomous cars to deliver groceries. Contactless delivery using self-driving cars coming to Irvine, CA amid coronavirus – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreWith tracks and motorsports organizations shut down in the wake of COVID-19, PC-based racing simulators are the best way to get your driving fix. Here’s how to work your way up to iRacing and beyond. iRacing: 5 games to ease your way into the banner sim racing title – CNET Source: CNet
Read MorePhoto by JEFF KOWALSKY/AFP via Getty Images Facebook is banning promotions for protests that violate social distancing rules, the company has confirmed. CNN reporter Donie O’Sullivan wrote this morning that promotions for anti-quarantine protests in California, New Jersey, and Nebraska had all been removed after Facebook consulted with state governments. The company is also reportedly
Read MoreAnother variant of the future electric truck sounds like it’s in the works. Tesla Cybertruck is going 'plaid' and will be Musk's future ride – CNET Source: CNet
Read MorePhoto by Tom Warren / The Verge Microsoft is getting ready to unveil its Surface Book 3 and Surface Go 2 hardware. Recent retailer leaks have hinted that Microsoft is planning to use Intel’s latest 10th Gen processors on the Surface Book 3, alongside potentially up to 32GB of RAM and 1TB of storage. Rumors
Read MoreThe website’s features can lead people unwittingly to scary places. Take YouTube’s Dangers Seriously Source: NY Times Tech
Read More{$inline_image} SteelSeries has unveiled a fleet of Cyberpunk 2077-inspired gaming headsets as well as a lineup of themed accessories made for its Arctis Pro wired and wireless headsets. First up, though, is a headset that is actually brand-new to the company’s lineup. It’s the Arctis 1 Wireless for Xbox, and it follows a similar design
Read MoreSocial distancing isn’t a problem in a virtual world. Travis Scott will go on a ‘world tour’ inside Fortnite Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreGM and energy supplier DTE Energy will partner to bring more wind and solar energy to Michigan. By 2023, some General Motors facilities in Michigan will run on 100% renewables – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreFitbit’s new Charge 4 keeps the sleek design of its predecessor, but steps up its fitness game with GPS and heart-rate alerts. Review: Fitbit Charge 4 actually made me run faster – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreYou can also get a free four-book sci-fi novella series. Plus: All-time lows on AirPods and Sonos PlayBar 3 free e-books to help you reduce stress and anxiety – CNET Source: CNet
Read MorePlus, a nifty digital air fryer is 50% off at Best Buy. Nab a highly rated coffee maker and blender today – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreFrom blue-light-blocking glasses to webcams, here’s what you need to stay productive. This is the gear you need to work from home (and it's in stock now) – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreMicrosoft’s Bing team have released an official Bing Wallpaper app for Windows 10. Windows 10: New Bing Wallpaper app is out, PowerToys macOS Spotlight-like app due soon Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreIt could be an inflection point, like the 2016 election was political ads and misinformation. The Technology 202: Coronavirus could change how social networks approach public health Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreMicrosoft rolls out a new AI feature for Word on the web – and republishes Notepad on the Microsoft Store. Microsoft 365: If your writing's clunky, Word Rewrite now suggests whole new sentences Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreOn the fifth anniversary of Windows 10, we look back at what it was supposed to be and what it ultimately became. Almost nothing turned out as planned, and that’s OK. Windows 10 turns five: Don't get too comfortable, the rules will change again Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreA new week means new content to stream on Netflix. Read more… What's New on Netflix the Week of April 20, 2020 Source: Life Hacker
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