Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Verizon CEO Hans Vestberg said that conspiracy theories linking the rollout of 5G to the spread of COVID-19 are false in an interview with CNBC today. “There’s no correlation at all between 5G and coronavirus,” Vestberg said. “It’s just fake news.” He said Verizon planned to combat the
Read MoreIf you’re an iPhone users in the market for an entry-level handset, should you upgrade to the new iPhone SE? Well, yes: Since the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus don’t exist anymore, you really don’t have another option if you’re looking for the cheapest non-refurbished iPhone. Or do you? Read more… Is the New
Read MoreIt has 18-watt Power Delivery via USB-C, a digital status display and other unexpected goodies. Get this 20,000-mAh power bank that can charge three devices at once for – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreWhether you’re an inventor, a writer or an artist, you need to know what these each mean — and which you need to protect your work. The Difference Between Copyrights, Trademarks and Patents Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreHow’s your quarantine gaming backlog doing? If you’ve been staying in for the past few weeks, chances are it could use a refresh, and Sony’s offering up two free PlayStation 4 games to all PS4 owners through its new Play At Home program. Read more… Get These Two (Actually) Free PlayStation 4 Games Source: Life
Read MoreIntroducing an audio series about how the internet is changing, and how it’s changing us. Welcome to the ‘Rabbit Hole’ Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreThis year’s celebration calls for something different. Best Mother's Day 2020 gifts under 0 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreHere’s a nice surprise for your wallet: The CARES Act, which is known primarily as the primary piece of coronavirus relief legislation, also tucks in some changes that make it easier to pay for a wide range of healthcare items. Read more… Your FSA Now Covers Advil and Tampons Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreIf you’ve been on Facebook lately you’ve probably seen an influx of “fun” games suggesting you tell everyone the names of all the streets you’ve lived on or all the cars you’ve had or the song that was popular the year you were born. Or how about the one suggesting you post your senior-year high
Read MoreIllustration: Alex Castro / The Verge Google’s wireless network, Google Fi, can now be activated on an iPhone via eSIM, as spotted by 9to5Google. That means you can use a Google Fi number on your iPhone in addition to your phone number that’s hooked up to the physical SIM card that sits in the SIM
Read MoreThe automaker shut down all production plants in North America on March 19, and vehicle launches remain in limbo. Ford Bronco reveal delayed months over coronavirus – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIf you’ve finished the game, you probably have some questions too. Spoilers ahead. Final Fantasy 7 Remake: 5 questions we have after beating the game – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Google says it saw more than 18 million daily malware and phishing emails related to COVID-19 scams just in the past week. That’s on top of the more than 240 million daily spam messages it sees related to the novel coronavirus, the company says. The phishing attacks and
Read MoreBut pandemic means you now can’t enroll in Google’s Gmail anti-phishing program using a smartphone’s security key. Google to Gmail users: Coronavirus phishing is targeting you. This is how we hit back Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreMicrosoft has signed a multiyear deal with National Basketball Association (NBA) to become the official AI, cloud, and laptop provider for the league. The deal will see the NBA using Microsoft’s Azure platform to broadcast live and on-demand basketball games, with personalized content. The NBA will also use Microsoft’s Surface products, although the company isn’t
Read MorePhoto by Nick Statt / The Verge Facebook is canceling any physical events with more than 50 people through June 2021. CEO Mark Zuckerberg posted the news as part of an update on Facebook’s COVID-19 pandemic response, where he also said the “vast majority” of Facebook employees would work from home until at least the
Read MoreNow that most of us are spending all day at home, we’re consuming a ton more data, and while Comcast’s tubes of internet haven’t burst yet, they’re definitely fuller than ever before. In an effort to get ahead of a potential disaster, some companies are taking measures to reduce the data burden of their… Read
Read MoreThe social network cancelled F8 but was initially planning to host local events. Facebook scales back alternatives to F8 developers conference amid coronavirus outbreak – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreAutomakers across the US and Europe have declared temporary shutdowns, including Detroit’s Big Three, and many have extended shutdowns beyond their original dates. COVID-19 and plant closures: The automotive industry's response to the pandemic – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreAs with all medical services during the pandemic, patients’ ability to access abortion services is fluctuating by the day, a situation made more fraught by the ongoing efforts of antiabortion activists. Multiple states have used this pandemic as a justification for restricting abortion access, the rationale being that… Read more… Which States Have Restricted Abortion
Read MoreBlade Runner: The Lost Cut is described as “a radical re-envisioning of Ridley Scott’s 1982 sci-fi classic,” it’s created by filmmaker Leon Chase, and it’s about 20 minutes long. A commenter on Metafilter, where I found the film, describes it as “a fine use of pandemic energy.” I strongly encourage going in without knowing anything
Read MoreThe automaker shut down all production plants in North America on March 19, and vehicle launches remain in limbo. New Ford Bronco reveal likely pushed back due to COVID-19 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIt’s a bit of giving back to those on the front lines. BP gas stations give health care workers 50 cent discount on fuel – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreAnother variant of the future electric truck sounds like it’s in the works. Elon Musk says Cybertruck is going 'plaid' and will be his future ride – CNET Source: CNet
Read MorePhoto by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge Apple is introducing a new feature in most modern MacBooks called “Battery health management.” It’s going to be available today for developers and will roll into the future macOS Catalina 10.15.5 update. On by default, the new feature is intended to extend the overall lifespan of your laptop
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