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March 22, 2020

Taiwan rolls out a mobile phone-based "electronic fence" that uses location-tracking to ensure people who are quarantined stay in their homes (Yimou Lee/Reuters)

Yimou Lee / Reuters: Taiwan rolls out a mobile phone-based “electronic fence” that uses location-tracking to ensure people who are quarantined stay in their homes — TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan, which has won global praise for its effective action against the coronavirus, is rolling out a mobile phone-based … Taiwan rolls out a mobile phone-based

Westworld seasons 1 and 2: What to remember for season 3 – CNET

If you’re watching the third season on HBO and struggling to follow along, this recap will fill you in on everything you need to know. Westworld seasons 1 and 2: What to remember for season 3 – CNET Source: CNet

GameStop closes stores to customers, offers curbside pickup amid coronavirus pandemic – CNET

GameStop is changing course. GameStop closes stores to customers, offers curbside pickup amid coronavirus pandemic – CNET Source: CNet

March 22, 2020

You Can Virtually Tour the Winchester Mystery House For Free While It's Closed Due to COVID-19

Like many other places around the country, the Winchester Mystery House is closed now due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Instead of physical tours, the house is offering a 40-minute video tour of the property for anyone that’s interested. Read more… You Can Virtually Tour the Winchester Mystery House For Free While It's Closed Due to

Microsoft's Healthcare Bot service helps power CDC's COVID-19 assessment bot

Microsoft’s AI chatbot for healthcare technology, which runs on Azure, is key to the CDC’s COVID-19 patient-assessment bot. Microsoft's Healthcare Bot service helps power CDC's COVID-19 assessment bot Source: ZDNet Microsoft

Amazon launches Prime Video Cinema hub to corral new theater releases – CNET

Amazon’s Prime Video Cinema offers current theater releases, which you can stream at home. Amazon launches Prime Video Cinema hub to corral new theater releases – CNET Source: CNet

Get up to 32% off on an escape room game to play in your own living room for self-quarantine fun – CNET

For as little as $10, you and your family can solve an interactive mystery that requires no apps, batteries or leaving the house. Get up to 32% off on an escape room game to play in your own living room for self-quarantine fun – CNET Source: CNet

Get the UtechSmart Venus Pro Wireless Gaming Mouse for $36 – CNET

Save 34% on an MMO gaming mouse equipped with a dozen fully programmable side buttons. Get the UtechSmart Venus Pro Wireless Gaming Mouse for – CNET Source: CNet

March 22, 2020

AT&T CEO addresses major surge in mobile, Wi-Fi usage as more people work from home

Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge AT&T’s networks have seen a surge of usage since companies around the United States have asked employees to work from home and schools have moved online following the COVID-19 outbreak. CEO Randall Stephenson told CNN’s Brian Stelter on today’s Reliable Sources that “mobile volumes are up 40 percent,”

Worried about coronavirus? Siri can help you check symptoms – CNET

Apple adds a questionnaire to its digital assistant to help people worried about coronavirus figure out potential next steps. Worried about coronavirus? Siri can help you check symptoms – CNET Source: CNet

Get two Tomb Raider games for free, today only – CNET

If you act quickly, both the gritty Tomb Raider origin story and 2014’s Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris are free for the taking on Steam. Get two Tomb Raider games for free, today only – CNET Source: CNet

The best meal-kit delivery deals right now – CNET

Score big savings from Blue Apron, Gobble, Home Chef and Sun Basket. The best meal-kit delivery deals right now – CNET Source: CNet

March 22, 2020

Apple CEO Tim Cook says the company is donating “millions” of masks to healthcare workers

Kent Nishimura / Los Angeles Times Apple CEO Tim Cook tweeted Saturday that the company was donating “millions of masks for health professionals in the US and Europe,” to help combat the spread of the novel coronavirus. Cook’s tweet appears to confirm a statement earlier in the day by Vice President Mike Pence. “The president

March 22, 2020

Disney Plus commits to reducing streaming quality in Europe, delays launch in France

Disney will delay the release of its Disney Plus streaming service in France in accordance with government requests, Reuters is reporting. The streaming service, which was supposed to launch on March 24th, will instead reportedly launch the week of April 7th, according to Disney. That’s two weeks after it was initially set, and two weeks

How data sources like satellite images and internet traffic are helping researchers track the impact of COVID-19 outbreaks better than official government data (Gian Volpicelli/WIRED UK)

{$inline_image} Gian Volpicelli / WIRED UK: How data sources like satellite images and internet traffic are helping researchers track the impact of COVID-19 outbreaks better than official government data — Satellite images, internet speed and traffic information tell a whole new story about Covid-19 — Something was wrong with Malaysia’s internet. How data sources like

Best Buy adds doorstep delivery, offers curbside pickup as part of coronavirus changes – CNET

Best Buy is the latest retailer making changes amid the coronavirus pandemic but it is not closing its stores. Best Buy adds doorstep delivery, offers curbside pickup as part of coronavirus changes – CNET Source: CNet

March 22, 2020

Sunday's Best Deals: Death Stranding, Kindle eBooks, 55" TV, Storage Bags, and More

A big sale on Kindle eBooks, Finish Line’s online sale, Death Stranding for half off, and more highlight Sunday’s deals of the day. Read more… Sunday's Best Deals: Death Stranding, Kindle eBooks, 55" TV, Storage Bags, and More Source: Life Hacker

Here's how banks and credit card companies are helping during the coronavirus outbreak – CNET

From individual credit card issuers to major US banking institutions, here’s what you can expect for credit card and banking relief. Here's how banks and credit card companies are helping during the coronavirus outbreak – CNET Source: CNet

March 22, 2020

Why every online store needs a customer service chatbot

In recent times, organizations have been competing with one another to implement chatbots for various reasons, including enhancing customer experience, streamlining processes, and fueling the demand for digital and innovative technologies. Cognitive technologies such as chatbots have become an apt candidate for end-use application as they have high automation feasibility, high potential of accuracy, low

March 22, 2020

Best Buy moves to curbside pickup only as it sees surge in orders for home office equipment

Starting today, Best Buy is limiting its US stores to “contactless” curbside service, allowing only employees into its stores, according to a statement from the company. Orders placed on the Best Buy website or via its app will be delivered to customers’ cars outside its stores by employees. The curbside system includes returns and exchanges,

Warehouse workers demand Amazon protect them during coronavirus pandemic – CNET

Calls for more paid time off grow following first confirmed COVID-19 in a US warehouse last week. Warehouse workers demand Amazon protect them during coronavirus pandemic – CNET Source: CNet

Want a free streaming device and 1 year of any streaming service? Here’s how.

{$inline_image}It’s the contest we’ve creatively decided to call The Pick Your Streaming Service and Device Giveaway. And yes, it’s 100 percent free to enter. Want a free streaming device and 1 year of any streaming service? Here’s how. Source: The Next Web

Singapore's coronavirus playbook: How it fought back against the COVID-19 epidemic – CNET

Would you give up some privacy if it’s proven to help the government control the spread of the coronavirus? Singapore's coronavirus playbook: How it fought back against the COVID-19 epidemic – CNET Source: CNet

March 22, 2020

Pro drivers are competing with gamers after F1 and NASCAR canceled races

Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Virtual replacement races are drawing stars — and tons of eyeballs Continue reading… Pro drivers are competing with gamers after F1 and NASCAR canceled races Source: New feed

March 22, 2020

Israeli cybersecurity firm Checkmarx, owned by Insight Partners, to be bought by PE firm Hellman & Friedman at $1.15B valuation; Insight to keep minority stake (Michael Novinson/CRN)

Michael Novinson / CRN: Israeli cybersecurity firm Checkmarx, owned by Insight Partners, to be bought by PE firm Hellman & Friedman at $1.15B valuation; Insight to keep minority stake — Application security testing vendor Checkmarx has grown its headcount to more than 700 people, up 28 percent from 534 employees … Israeli cybersecurity firm Checkmarx,

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