Augmented reality saw a huge boom a few years ago, where an image of the real world has some virtual element layer displayed on top of it. To get this effect to work, however, you don’t need a suite of software and smart devices. [elad] was able to augment a microscope with the output from
Read MoreZack Whittaker / TechCrunch: Zoom apologizes for routing some calls made in N. America through China, says it “mistakenly” allowed Chinese data centers to accept calls due to traffic spike — Hours after security researchers at Citizen Lab reported that some Zoom calls were routed through China … Zoom apologizes for routing some calls made
Read More{$inline_image} David McCabe / New York Times: A look at how tech’s lobbying efforts in the US are quietly pushing for long-held goals in the frantic political and economic environment amid COVID-19 outbreak — Silicon Valley hasn’t suffered from the same financial devastation as other industries. Tech companies still have an agenda to push. A
Read MoreRyan Gallagher / Bloomberg: UK researchers are using Google’s mobile location data collected from apps like Google Maps to help track and predict the spread of COVID-19 across Europe — – Data is anonymized and aggregated, can’t track individuals — Effort is one of many to use mobile phone data to track virus UK researchers
Read MoreJosh Constine / TechCrunch: Zoom will require passwords to enter calls via Meeting ID and will turn on Waiting Rooms by default to prevent trolls from disrupting calls, starting April 5 — Zoom is making some drastic changes to prevent rampant abuse as trolls attack publicly shared video calls. Zoom will require passwords to enter
Read MoreAerogel — that mixture of air and silica — is one of those materials that seems like a miracle. It is almost not there since the material is 99% air. [NileRed] wanted to make his own and he documented his work in a recent video you can see below. If you decide to replicate his
Read MorePhoto by Scott Heins/Getty Images An employee at Peloton’s New York City-based production studio has tested positive for COVID-19, the company said in a Facebook message to members late Friday night. The studio will be temporarily closed for a cleaning, though the message says production will pick back up on Tuesday, April 7th with “a
Read MoreNick Statt / The Verge: US federal law enforcement warns that invading Zoom meetings to broadcast “disruptive content” will result in fines or possible imprisonment — Hacking into a conference call seems like a fun prank — until you get arrested — Federal prosecutors are now warning pranksters … US federal law enforcement warns that
Read MoreBut medical-grade N95 masks, which are in short supply, should be reserved for health workers. And don’t stop social distancing or hand washing. CDC says we all should wear face coverings to avoid spreading coronavirus – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreMovies, music fests, tech conferences, political rallies and sports events have all been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Coronavirus cancellations and delays: Democratic convention, Wimbledon, more – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreAbhilash Kumar / Counterpoint Research: Global online music streaming grew 32% YoY in 2019, reaching 358M total subs; Spotify led with 31% market share of paid subs, followed by Apple Music at 19% — – Spotify continues to be the market leader and recorded a 23% YoY growth in total revenue during CY 2019. Global
Read MorePhoto by Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images Zoom will soon turn on passwords and waiting rooms by default for all meetings in an effort to help prevent “Zoombombing,” or the recent trend of people disrupting Zoom meetings uninvited and sharing shocking or even pornographic content. The new defaults will add real friction to the process of joining
Read MoreLooking for a great pair of headphones to use while working from home? These are CNET’s current top picks. Best headphones for working at home in 2020 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreWrestleMania is a two-night event this year, taking place on Saturday and Sunday. WWE WrestleMania 2020: How to watch on WWE Network, start times, two day card and more – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreWelcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and other stuff. As we’re all stuck indoors and working from home, there are likely a lot of you relying on your trusty laptops to get everything done. Whether you’re working from home,
Read MoreGet restaurant meals delivered, no human contact required. Food to your door: Save on each of your first 5 Postmates orders – CNET Source: CNet
Read MorePlus: In the US, more than 7,000 people have died. Worldwide, the figure has topped 58,000. Coronavirus updates: Mask recommendation for all US residents, global cases hit 1 million – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIn Tunisia’s capital, remotely controlled wheeled robots remind residents there’s a lockdown in place and they need to follow it. Don't defy coronavirus lockdown rules, or this robot will call you on it – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreAliya Chaudhry / The Verge: Google temporarily rolls back its SameSite policy in Chrome, to allow stability for essential service websites that may not meet third party cookie requirements — Google says it wants to provide stability during the COVID-19 outbreak — With the launch of Chrome 80 in February … Google temporarily rolls back
Read More“The best sounding audio product is the one that exhibits the least audible flaws.” So suggests Dr. Floyd Toole, one of the most influential researchers of acoustics and loudspeakers, in the introduction to his book, Sound Reproduction. The quote reads like a tautology at first, but the more speakers I test, the more I see
Read MorePhoto by Spencer Platt/Getty Images The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released new guidelines today recommending that people in the US wear homemade face coverings to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus. “The CDC is additionally advising simple cloth coverings to help people who may have the virus and do not know
Read MoreWelcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and other stuff. Discord is a great program if you’re trying to keep in touch with online friends — and in recent days that’s become more important than ever. It also gives you
Read MoreESPN is set to air 12 hours of esports coverage on April 5th, turning to NBA 2K, Madden NFL 20, and Rocket League tournaments to fill the programming void left behind by traditional sports leagues going on hiatus. “ESPN Esports Day” is a marathon of live events and taped esports coverage that aired on ESPN2
Read More$5 Movies All Weekend | Vudu Read more… Vudu Has You Covered for Movie Night With Titles This Weekend Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreIt’s the weekend! Looking for something to watch? Read more… What to Watch This Weekend, April 3-5, 2020 Source: Life Hacker
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