The Pixel 4a is likely on its way, and just like the 3a before it, we expect it to be a mid-range phone for those who don’t want to shell out flagship prices for a new device and don’t mind a slightly less powerful phone. However, if you act fast, you might be able to
Read MorePhoto by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Apple said on Thursday that it would reopen its retail store in Seoul, South Korea, this week as part of a broader push to resume physical retail operations amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Bloomberg. There are no concrete plans yet to reopen stores elsewhere, although Apple
Read MorePhoto by Samir Jana/Hindustan Times via Getty Images There’s yet another new study out this week on hydroxychloroquine, the anti-malaria drug championed by President Trump (without evidence) as a cure for COVID-19. Bottom line: the hospitalized patients who took it didn’t seem to be any better off than patients who didn’t take the drug. Some
Read MoreHello, all you sexy angels of the Abyss, and welcome to Ask Dr. NerdLove, the only advice column that can help you manage your relationships in real life AND in Animal Crossing. Read more… Ask Dr. NerdLove: Should I Ask Out The Worker At Cheesecake Factory? Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreRemember when you could ignore an incoming call and reply with a quick “I’m out, can’t talk right now” text? Read more… How to Avoid Talking to Your Friends and Family Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Google has announced a series of new policies to make Android’s in-app subscriptions more transparent to users. Starting on June 16th, apps will have to be clear about the terms of their paid subscriptions, and free trials and will need to provide a transparent way for users to
Read MoreWith nearly all campuses transitioning to online learning during the COVID-19 outbreak, California’s community colleges will let students continue their science lab-based education by giving them access to virtual laboratories. California CCs Adopt Labster for Virtual Lab Work Source: Campus Technology
Read MoreNo one is going anywhere cool, and yet I still feel left out. FOMO Has Survived the Coronavirus Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreAt last count, 4,235 higher education institutions across the United States have been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic — affecting an estimated 25,798,790 students, according to a visualization from Entangled Solutions. 4,000-Plus U.S. Higher Ed Institutions Impacted by COVID-19; More Than 25 Million Students Affected Source: Campus Technology
Read MoreAstronauts have a lot to teach us about how to survive the great covid-19 lockdown of 2020. So do explorers and scientists. Even astronauts get ornery: Coronavirus advice from those who have endured social distancing in the extreme Source: Washington Post Tech
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Read MoreA pair of Taotronics headphones, Kyoku steak knives, an Anker wireless car charger, a bunch of James Bond Comics, and a Forever 21 sale lead Thursday’s best deals. Read more… Thursday's Best Deals: Taotronics Headphones, Anker Wireless Car Charger, Spider-Man, Kyoku Steak Knives, and More Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreFacebook Facebook will start putting anti-misinformation messages in the News Feeds of people who have engaged with fake coronavirus stories. The company offered an update on its fight against harmful misinformation today, announcing the launch of a couple of new features for promoting accurate news. One of these is a box that will appear for
Read MoreHow game makers are adapting in a pandemic, from mental health struggles to child care Continue reading… In a self-isolated world, developers are learning to make games from home Source: New feed
Read MoreIf, like me, you’re someone with an anxiety disorder, this whole pandemic situation has probably made things especially difficult for you. And given all the uncertainty and our lack of control over pretty much everything right now, even those who typically don’t have an issue with anxiety are feeling it. Regardless of… Read more… Download
Read MoreAmazon’s CEO also discusses the company’s value as a jobs engine. Bezos' Amazon shareholder letter emphasizes need for more coronavirus testing – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreAlex Castro / The Verge Playlists on Spotify are often the easiest way to start listening to music, given that the tracklist is already set. Today, the company’s giving Premium users more control over what they hear in those playlists, however. Subscribers on iOS and Android can now hide tracks on playlists, meaning if there’s
Read MoreIf you’ve been missing Guitar Hero, this is what you need. 5 rhythm games to play on your phone while social distancing – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreWith real theaters closed, our critic unlocked handcuffs, tried to land a plane and accidentally scalded herself, all while attempting immersive performances from her Brooklyn apartment. There’s No Place Like Home (Theater) Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreVerizon says the platform will be “deeply integrated” into its 5G roadmap. Verizon to buy Zoom video conference rival BlueJeans – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreAfter months of criticism, the cryptocurrency is moving ahead with significant revisions. Facebook-Backed Libra Cryptocurrency Project Is Scaled Back Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreYet another Zoom issue found. Your Zoom videos could live on in the cloud even after you delete them – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe best-of-three series between the two legends will be streamed on the Capitals’ Twitch channel Wednesday. Alex Ovechkin and Wayne Gretzky to square off in NHL 20 for coronavirus relief Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreThe Gen 4 Explorist has never been priced this low. Fossil's 5 Wear OS smartwatch with GPS and HR is on sale for – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreFacebook said Thursday it will begin notifying users that have interacted with harmful misinformation about the coronavirus, part of a new series of new, aggressive steps to combat what health authorities have described as a global “infodemic.” Facebook will alert people who have interacted with coronavirus ‘misinformation’ Source: Washington Post Tech
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