Photo by Felix Zahn / Photothek via Getty Images When you’re in the middle of a Zoom video meeting at home and your cat suddenly decides to start bawling for its dinner, you’ll want to mute your audio in a hurry. In that case, you have a choice: you can either reach for your mouse
Read MoreSocial media giant Facebook, which owns Instagram, has been trying to get users to read information from trustworthy sources. Facebook, Instagram have sent 1B people to accurate COVID-19 info, says Facebook – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreEnrollment for online education rose in 2019 at universities and colleges, but not as quickly as it had been doing in previous years, according to a new survey from Quality Matters and Eduventures Research. Enrollment in Online Programs Flattening Out for Now Source: Campus Technology
Read MoreMaking a DIY disinfectant is as simple as mixing bleach (or alcohol) with a little water—but for safety reasons, the order in which you mix them matters more than you might think. As you’re mixing up your next batch of coronavirus-busting spray, let the first commandment of Chem 101 labs be your guiding principle: “Do…
Read MoreSpaceX is manufacturing its own hand sanitizer and face shields with plans to donate the materials to hospitals and places in need to help fight the novel coronavirus pandemic, according to an internal memo first reported by CNBC and seen by The Verge. The company also plans to host a voluntary blood drive at its
Read MoreI love working from home hahaha I love it so much. No, that’s not the Stockholm syndrome talking, this is how I feel—really. I love working from home and I hate being around people during the day. The isolation doesn’t stifle my productivity! Not one bit! Read more… Pro Tip: How We Stay Productive Working
Read MoreDay Three of Tech 911 here-to-answer-your-questions week, and I’m barreling through reader comments as if it were my job. Which it is. It is my job, and I love helping out as best I can. Remember, if you have a question about the tech of working from home, because you’re having some wonky computer or smartphone
Read MoreIllustrator by Alex Castro / The Verge Domain registrar Namecheap on Wednesday said it would no longer be accepting any new domain applications including the words “coronavirus,” “covid,” and “vaccine,” among other versions of words and phrases alluding to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Los Angeles-based company says the measure is to prevent abuse and
Read MoreHalf the fun of getting vintage test equipment is getting to open it up. Maybe that’s even more than half of the fun. [CuriousMarc] got an HP 5061A Cesium clock, a somewhat famous instrument as the model that attempted to prove the theory of relativity. The reason? The clock was really the first that could
Read MoreApple Card has a new privacy policy that impacts current customers along with people who have not yet applied for the credit card. The changes are expected to make it easier for Apple’s banking partner, Goldman Sachs, to decide which potential customers are creditworthy. Read more… Apple Card's New Privacy Policy May Offer Second Chance
Read MoreThanks to the popularity of Amazon‘s Echo family, people have begun to expect voice assistant capabilities from their smart speakers, even ones meant primarily for audio. To that point, Marshall just announced the Uxbridge Voice, its latest Alexa-enabled speaker. As with Marshall’s previous wireless speakers, the Uxbridge features a stylish design that mimics the design
Read MorePhoto by Gary Hershorn/Getty Images Lyft is offering free or discounted bike-share trips to workers fighting the coronavirus. The ride-hail company is inviting certain workers in New York City, Boston, and Chicago to sign up for free, one-month memberships or discounted trips. Lyft says it’s also stepping up its cleaning procedures to ensure its bikes
Read MoreIt’s the news we were all expecting but not looking forward to hearing: this summer’s EMF Camp which was to be held at the end of July in Herefordshire, UK, has been cancelled. This is of course due to the ongoing public health measures surrounding the COVID-19 virus pandemic. With the country on lockdown for
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. Gaming is one of those great activities you can do with people without having to physically be in their presence. And since we’re all physically distancing ourselves from one another
Read MoreResearchers are using AI to search satellite images for unexploded bombs dropped in Cambodia during the Vietnam War. The system uses object recognition algorithms that detect the unique features of bomb craters, including their shapes, colors, textures, and sizes. These algorithms then scan satellite images for signals of the craters. The Ohio State University team
Read MoreHere are our must-see automotive shows and events for 2020 — now updated with all relevant COVID-19-related developments. Best car show and event guide for 2020, coronavirus updates included – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreLoved our last at-home workout but want to make use of those dumbbells you snagged before the pandemic? Here are five more moves that will work with whatever weights you have at home. Water bottles or soup cans are better than nothing, but if you have a pair of real weights, you’re golden. Read more…
Read MoreResearch sheds new light on how deep-sea squid communicate essential messages. Illuminating find: Here's how squid talk to each other in the dark – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreImage: NASCAR / iRacing Fox and its sibling channel, FS1, are going to broadcast a “season” of virtual races that pit current, past, and the rising stars of NASCAR against each other on the sim racing platform iRacing. The races will air on Sundays at 1PM ET, pretty much the same time slot that NASCAR
Read MoreSamsung Samsung has just refreshed the Galaxy Tab A , and the new model costs just $279.. It features an 8.4-inch screen, a 5,000mAh battery, and LTE connectivity. The tablet is available now for $279. Samsung is currently shipping the Verizon model, but it says the tablet will be available through AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, and
Read MoreThe Smithsonian Institution has announced an open access project that removes copyright restrictions from about 2.8 million images from its digital collection and almost two centuries’ worth of data. Smithsonian Removes Copyright Restrictions for Nearly 3 Million Images Source: Campus Technology
Read MoreThe Department of Education has announced that it will stop the collections process for federal student loans in default, including wage garnishment actions, due to the coronavirus pandemic. Read more… Federal Student Loan Collections Will Stop for 60 Days Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreNow that gyms are closed, and we all need to maintain a physical distance of six feet from others, this means adjusting our workouts. As it turns out, there are a lot of techniques which can be adapted from boxing workouts. Read more… Home Workouts: Tips From a Boxing Coach Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreClara Reeves takes an honest look at being a woman in gaming, and how Crossy Road Castle is a beacon of positivity in an uncertain time. Hipster Whale CEO talks Apple Arcade, Crossy Road Castle and industry challenges – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreHomebound city dwellers are turning to a neighborhood app to connect, organize and help each other without risking physical contact. Nextdoor Pivots to Neighborliness Source: NY Times Tech
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