Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Chat service Discord is adding a new noise suppression feature in beta as part of a partnership with Krisp.ai, according to a company blog post. The feature, which rolls out to all Discord desktop users today, detects and removes background noises so voices can be heard more clearly.
Read MoreNeed more of the big-cat universe that’s captivated so many? In addition to a new podcast, investigative series and more, there’s now an aftershow on the way. Tiger King: 7 ways to get more of Netflix's wildly popular documentary – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIllustration: Alex Castro / The Verge Google is making changes to search results to make it easier for people to find virtual health care options, the company said in a blog post published today. The changes, which will be rolling out “over the coming week,” appear to make it easier to find telehealth services, which
Read MoreYouTube has updated its desktop site to make it more touchscreen-friendly. The updated site makes tweaks to the three-dot menu and enlarges icons to make it easier to use the site from a touchscreen. If you head to the YouTube desktop site now using a tablet or laptop with a touchscreen, you will notice the
Read MoreESA and JAXA’s BepiColombo Mercury mission took a spin around Earth and captured some poignant views. See Earth through the eyes of a Mercury-bound spacecraft saying goodbye to home – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreRemember when you signed up for a new rewards credit card and got pumped to earn your signup bonus? Your plans to book a bunch of flights, pay for the gas for your daily commute, or stock up during your weekly grocery run to earn points have probably flown so far out the window you
Read MoreThe two companies are working together, representing most of the phones used around the world. Apple and Google are building coronavirus tracking tech into iOS and Android – CNET Source: CNet
Read More{$inline_image} If you’ve been pondering the purchase of a Mac mini but hesitating because of the price, Apple is currently making it that much harder to resist the temptation to click the buy button: The company has finally dropped the 2018 Mac mini into its refurbished store, which means you can pick up the machine
Read MoreSome countries are using location data from smartphones to fight the pandemic. Should the United States? Can Our Phones Stop a Pandemic? Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreGoing digital may be better for dancers. Inside the Strip Clubs of Instagram Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreThe technology giants said they would embed a feature in iPhones and Android devices to enable people to track the virus. Coronavirus Contact Tracing: Apple and Google Team Up to Enable Virus Tracking Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreIt’s been said that the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has given nature room to heal, but it’s also had an affect on the world’s billionaires: They’re fewer. There are 2,095 billionaires today, down from 2,153 in 2019, according to Forbes’ billionaire list for 2020 published this week. They’re also slightly poorer on average, with a combined net
Read MoreA false idea linking the spread of the coronavirus to 5G wireless technology has spurred more than 100 incidents this month, officials said. How a 5G Coronavirus Conspiracy Theory Fueled Arson and Harassment in Britain Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreIn the past week, we’ve all had to mentally shift from the “you don’t need a mask, save them for the professionals” mindset to the CDC’s newest recommendation that we should, indeed, be wearing “cloth face coverings” whenever we leave the house. When a family friend sewed and sent us two masks this week (one
Read MorePhoto by Dan Seifert / The Verge UK health officials are partnering with Facebook to put Portal video calling displays in hospitals, care homes, and other facilities. Facebook will donate up to 2,050 Portals starting with a pilot program in Surrey and expanding to Manchester, Newcastle, London, and other areas. They’re meant to let residents
Read MoreThis week has been a busy one in lockdown town. Although my plans to learn a language, write a novel, and take up painting haven’t quite taken off, my virtual love life has gone from strength to strength. In the gaps between my shoegazing and cigarette breaks, I’ve managed to squeeze in two hot dates
Read MoreA Hamilton Beach sale, RAVPower file hub, GMG Spring video game sale, an XBOX One controller, and a Mr. Espresso lead Friday’s best deals. Read more… Friday's Best Deals: an XBOX One Controller, a Ella Paradis Sex Toy Bundle, Hamilton Beach Sale, and More Source: Life Hacker
Read MorePhoto by Chris Welch / The Verge The Samsung Galaxy Active smartwatch is $150 at Best Buy, matching the lowest price we’ve seen just a few times, usually around big shopping holidays like Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Today’s deal is actually better since Best Buy is throwing in a free $25 gift card with
Read MoreScammers are feeding off public fears around the coronavirus pandemic. Coronavirus scams have cost consumers nearly million, FTC says – CNET Source: CNet
Read MorePhoto by Nick Garbutt / Barcroft Media / Barcroft Media via Getty Images The COVID-19 pandemic that’s currently ravaging the world started with a simple virus in an animal. Viruses like this, which can jump from animal to human, are called zoonotic viruses. They account for 75 percent of all the emerging diseases people grapple
Read MoreThe $4.99-a-month service includes more than 110 games. Apple Arcade: The full list of games for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreScrappers is a new cyberpunk-style game to check out on Apple Arcade. Apple Arcade's Scrappers game has futuristic trash collectors, robots and turf wars – CNET Source: CNet
Read MorePhoto by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge The free tier of Google Stadia’s cloud gaming service recently launched, allowing those who didn’t purchase the Premiere Edition to finally get in on some of the action. If you’re wanting to try it out yourself but don’t have an official Stadia Controller, you thankfully don’t need
Read MoreTesla will build Long Range and Performance versions at its plant in Shanghai, with local sales figures looking up. Tesla Model 3 lineup expands in China, prices slashed – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreLiving in the pandemic means not knowing what the next day will bring, and not knowing how or when it will all end, and whether or not our loved ones will make it through safely. Getting through the pandemic requires cultivating resilience, which is the ability to mentally and emotionally cope with a crisis. Read
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