Her work helped lead to development of a vaccine for the virus, which often resulted in paralysis and even death among children. Google Doodle honors Jean Macnamara, Australian polio doctor – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreStream live concerts of your favorite bands and musicians like Phish, Ke$ha, Miley Cyrus, Diplo, Melissa Etheridge, Questlove and more. #couchtour All the livestream concerts you can watch during the coronavirus shutdown – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreCommentary: Maybe there’s a reason Netflix Party didn’t become popular until now. Netflix Party is a good idea, but doesn't always work in real life – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreMicrosoft is moving to make most of its external (and some internal) events digital-only for its FY’21 in light of impacts of the coronavirus. Yes, that means Ignite 2020 for sure and likely Build 2021, too. Microsoft to take most of its external and internal events for the next year digital-only Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreImage: Endlesss Collaborative music-making app Endlesss is now available for iOS. The app’s been in beta for quite a long time, so newcomers will find that there’s already a community using Endlesss and sharing and discussing projects on the software’s dedicated Discord server. Even though Endlesss is a music-making app, it’s not really meant for
Read MorePlus: Chris Cuomo, brother of New York’s governor, tests positive, and states extend their lockdowns. Coronavirus updates: US deaths outnumber China's reported fatalities – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIt’s smart to take 12-megapixel photos with a 108-megapixel camera. Galaxy S20 Ultra takes great photos in the dark thanks to pixel binning – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreOther NBA stars participating in the 16-player tournament include Donovan Mitchell, Devin Booker and Andre Drummond. Kevin Durant and Trae Young headline players-only NBA 2K tournament for ESPN Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreThe updated tracker is Fitbit’s first GPS wearable since the Ionic, and is similar to the current Charge 3. New Fitbit Charge 4 fitness tracker adds GPS but keeps the same design – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreCall of Duty fans can purchase the remastered version starting Tuesday, first on the PS4. Modern Warfare 2 campaign gets a remaster – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreMobile developer King is adding free, unlimited lives to Candy Crush Saga and a swath of other games this week, removing the timers that make players wait or pay if they fail too many levels. The change lasts until April 5th, and it’s part of a World Health Organization partnership called #PlayApartTogether, which promotes awareness
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Zoom is apparently leaking some email addresses, user photos, and allowing some users to initiate a video call with strangers because of an issue with how the app handles contacts that it perceives work for the same organization, according to a report by Vice. Typically, Zoom will group
Read MoreImage: Wyze Smart home gadget maker Wyze has released a firmware update and set of instructions for turning its low-cost security camera into a working webcam at a time when proper webcams from brands like Logitech are increasingly hard to find. The update, which was released roughly an hour ago on Wyze’s support website, involves
Read MoreDark Sky just announced it has been acquired by Apple, and with the sale come a few big problems for fans of the hyper-local weather app. First of all, the Android app is going away altogether—for obvious reasons. You can continue to use it until July 1, and subscribers will be refunded any money they’ve
Read MorePhoto by Sean O’Kane / The Verge Tesla announced on March 19th that it would temporarily shut down its electric car factory in California, after back-and-forth with local officials about whether the plant was subject to a county-wide coronavirus shelter-in-place order. But the Silicon Valley automaker fought to keep the factory open after that announcement
Read MoreReady to settle in for another night at home? Read more… What to Watch Tonight, March 31, 2020 Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreAccording to a crowdsourced list, nearly 400,000 people have placed reservations for the electric pickup in the past few months. Tesla Cybertruck may have 600,000-plus preorders to its name – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreAre you out of work because of COVID-19? Here’s a breakdown on how to qualify — and receive — the new unemployment benefits. Coronavirus unemployment: Everything you need to know about payments, applying and more – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreFrom kitchen accessories to essential tech to at-home fitness gear, here are the essential tools to help you survive an extended shelter-at-home ordeal. 13 stay-at-home essentials for under – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreSince dining out (my favorite hobby) isn’t an option right now, ordering delivery has become something of an event, especially ordering pizza. And, since there’s not much else going on, there’s a lot riding on those pizzas, happiness-wise. This is why I’m ordering my pizzas un-sliced. Read more… Why You Should Order Your Pizza 'Uncut'
Read MoreThe Future Today Institute We’re continuing our Vergecast interview series remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic and this week, Verge editor-in-chief Nilay Patel sits down via Skype with Amy Webb, the founder and CEO of The Future Today Institute. Amy is also a professor at NYU’s Stern School of Business and recently came out with a
Read MoreIt’s offering 2,000 hours of educational content for schooling from kindergarten to 12th grade. Comcast launches home schooling resources on Xfinity – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreMovie posters and billboards are useless right now, so marketing teams all seem to have landed on the same solution: Zoom backgrounds. Yesterday, Pixar tweeted out backgrounds for Toy Story, Cars, and Up. The Twitter accounts for the Top Gun sequel, the Spongebob movie, and the Quiet Place sequel offered their own Zoom backgrounds. And
Read MoreIf you’re hoping to use your physical-distancing time to pick up a new skill, Skillshare is offering a free three-month Premium account on its service to help you make it happen. Read more… You Can Get 3 Months of Skillshare Premium For Free Right Now Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreAnd it’s outta here. Google ends sales of Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL – CNET Source: CNet
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