HBO Max is key to the future of AT&T’s entertainment empire, which helps explain why former Hulu chief Jason Kilar was just named WarnerMedia’s next CEO. Although Kilar will oversee all of WarnerMedia — which encompasses Warner Bros., Turner, and HBO — when he takes over on May 1st, there’s an emphasis on HBO Max.
Read MoreThere happens to be a vulnerability in the way Zoom converts URLs into hyperlinks that hackers can use to collect your Windows login credentials and potentially access your desktop remotely. Until Zoom fixes this, resist the urge to click URLs from people you don’t trust—namely all those public Zoom meetings you’ve… Read more… Don't Click
Read MoreThe coronavirus relief package that was signed into law last week included relaxed rules for taking money out of your retirement account. But while the option now exists for those who need the financial lifeline, there are several considerations to keep in mind before you start moving money around. Read more… Why You Shouldn't Take
Read MoreImage: IndyCar / iRacing NBC is joining Fox in televising online sim racing in the absence of real-world races during the novel coronavirus pandemic. The network and IndyCar announced on Wednesday that the second race of the open-wheel racing series’s virtual replacement season, which features star drivers competing on the iRacing platform, will be broadcast
Read MoreShort videos using licensed music will reportedly be a feature on the YouTube app. Google plans TikTok rival by launching YouTube Shorts, report says – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreWelcome to On Tech, a daily newsletter on how technology is changing all of our lives — for better or worse. Why a Pandemic Is Bringing Out Our Best Online Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreSince March 18, Twitter has required users to take down tweets that could increase the spread of the coronavirus. Twitter removes more than 1,100 misleading coronavirus tweets – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreWith fewer drivers on the road, what becomes of the staple convenience store attached to the gas pumps outside? America's gas stations pivot to bulk buying and beer in coronavirus outbreak – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreWhile many start-ups grapple with the fallout from the pandemic, this San Francisco company raised more cash to survive. Notion, Maker of Collaboration Software, Raises Million Source: NY Times Tech
Read MorePhoto by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Color Factory CEO Jeff Lind knew his Instagram pop-up experience had to close when the NBA canceled the remainder of its season. He was watching the Utah Jazz game when the announcers confirmed the match’s postponement, followed by the league halting all future games. “That’s when I
Read MoreA report says that Google will be using a lower-cost chip to power its next phone. Google Pixel 5 may not use Qualcomm's top processor – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Amazon’s Prime Video iOS and Apple TV apps now let customers make in-app purchases, including renting and buying films and TV shows. The change marks a huge shift in Amazon’s approach to the App Store, which mandates a 30 percent cut on all in-app purchases. Prior to the
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Apple’s native iOS password manager may be getting an overhaul later this year with the presumed release of iOS 14 that will make it more competitive with third-party options like 1Password and LastPass, reports 9to5Mac. Right now, iCloud Keychain can store your passwords and help autofill them on
Read MoreIf, a few weeks ago, you’d told your kids that you were all going to TAKE A TRIP TO DISNEY WORLD and then added the caveat, “from the comfort of our own home,” chances are there would have been a mutiny. But, as we all know, things have changed. Standards have been lowered. Now, riding
Read MoreImage: Apple Apple recently released iPadOS 13.4 with a big new feature: full trackpad support for iPads. And now, it’s started updating its major productivity apps, including Pages, Numbers, Keynote, and iMovie, to support mouse and trackpad integration. The new iWork updates are available now for both iOS and iPadOS, and they include a variety
Read MoreTimes are tough but good snacks help. These 5 snack box services deliver treats from around the world – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreA pan-European initiative shares code for an app that’s designed to warn people, without violating their privacy, when to self-isolate. Europe develops coronavirus tracking app meant to also preserve privacy – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreWipes. Disinfectant. Sanitizer. Bleach. Sprays. What cleaner are you supposed to use where? And which one is most effective in our fight against viruses? Does “99.9.% of germs” include the coronavirus? Read more… How to Kill Germs All Over Your House Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreThe coronavirus has canceled or delayed major sporting events around the globe, but not the NFL draft. Yet. Coronavirus pandemic and sports: These events are still on, for now – CNET Source: CNet
Read MorePhoto by Andrew Liptak / The Verge The refreshed version of the Chevy Bolt has become one of the first electric vehicles to be delayed by the novel coronavirus pandemic, according to Automotive News and Electrek. It now won’t arrive until 2021. Originally due out later this year, the new version of the Bolt EV
Read MoreThe star-studded streaming service launches April 6, and these are some of the smartest, coolest and weirdest mini-shows to look out for. Quibi: 11 shows to watch on the bite-size streaming service – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreTiger King is one of the strongest contenders for most watchable TV show of the year, and it’s a problem. A documentary miniseries comprising seven quick episodes, each under an hour, you could watch the whole thing in a weekend; given the subject, you’ll probably finish even faster. The Netflix series follows a man both
Read MoreJack Black has joined TikTok, and his first video shows him doing a goofy dance he calls the “Quarantine Dance.” The 50-year-old celebrity debuted on the popular video-sharing app on Monday. Throughout the clip, Black is shirtless and sporting a pair of cowboy boots plus a cowboy hat while dancing, kicking, and spinning outside. @jackblack
Read MoreYou’ve probably seen the calls for DIY fabric face masks for hospitals and care facilities in recent weeks, and if you have a sewing machine perhaps you’ve made some yourself. Now there are suggestions that maybe all of us should be wearing masks. If we do, homemade fabric masks could be a responsible choice that…
Read MoreWhile we’re all stocking up on food, toilet paper and cleaning supplies, it’s important to remember that many of us also take daily medications that we need to ensure we have access to during the pandemic. According the CDC, almost half of us have used a prescription drug within the last 30 days. That’s a
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