Lucasfilm On top of bringing Frozen 2 to Disney Plus three months early, Disney is also making Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker available to purchase a few days early. The Rise of Skywalker is available to buy via digital retailers like iTunes and Amazon today; it was originally scheduled to be released on Tuesday,
Read MoreDavid Gilbert / VICE: Experts say AC19, an Iranian government Android app that claims to diagnose coronavirus, is being used to track users’ real-time locations — On Tuesday, March 3, the smartphones of tens of millions of Iranian citizens beeped in unison. — “Dear compatriots, before going to the hospital or health center … Experts
Read MorePhoto by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images The White House continued to give conflicting information Saturday about a website Google is supposedly building to help people determine whether and how to get a novel coronavirus test. Vice President Mike Pence said during a briefing at the White House that an update would be available on Sunday, March
Read MoreThe pledge some companies took, in the face of the coronavirus pandemic, also calls for them to open public Wi-Fi hot spots and waive late fees, the F.C.C. said. Internet Providers Won’t Cut Off Users Over Unpaid Bills for 60 Days Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreLatest COVID-19 updates: US President Donald Trump says he’s been tested for the coronavirus, with results still to come. Also: The US’ European travel ban gets extended to include the UK and Ireland. Coronavirus updates: Trump tested, House OKs relief package, travel ban extended – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreDieter Bohn / The Verge: Despite Trump implying that a triage website for COVID-19 tests will be available nationwide soon, Verily says it will only launch in Bay Area within a few days — Instead, Verily is building a triage website just for the Bay Area — Google is not working with the US government
Read MoreAs you read this, the Open Hardware Summit is taking place, but differently than in previous years. This year, it’s taking place in cyberspace! To what do we owe this futuristic development? Unfortunately, COVID-19, the corona virus. And OHS isn’t alone. Vintage Computer Festival Pacific Northwest was cancelled outright. In Germany, where I live, the
Read MoreKitchenAid’s newest hue, “Kyoto Glow” is a nod to the culture of Japan’s ancient city. KitchenAid color of the year honors Japanese culture – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe popular midsize crossover gets some welcome additions to help it stay relevant in a crowded class of heavy hitters. 2021 Chevy Traverse gets design and tech updates – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MorePhoto by Alex Wong/Getty Images A coronavirus relief package passed the House 363-40-1 early Saturday, after hours of negotiations between Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Treasury Secretary Stephen Mnuchin. The bill drew unanimous support from Democratic legislators and mixed support from Republicans. Rep. Justin Amash (I-MI), an independent, cast the lone abstaining vote. The legislation includes
Read MoreMargaret Harding McGill / Axios: As coronavirus forces many activities online, the often-invisible digital divide in the US is exposed, with 21M Americans lacking access to high-speed internet — As the coronavirus pushes more human activities online, it’s forcing a reckoning with the often-invisible digital divide. As coronavirus forces many activities online, the often-invisible digital
Read MoreAn Instant Pot, solar power generator, a sale on high-quality soap, and Sonic the Hedgehog pre-order bonuses lead Saturday’s best deals around the Web. Read more… Saturday's Best Deals: Instant Pot, Robin Comics, Solar Power Generators, and More Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreThe term Accessibility covers a vast field of standards that comes with a confusing myriad of acronyms. In this post, I assume I don’t need to convince you to care about accessibility (check out one of my former manager’s articles if you still need a push!). I jump straight into attempting to summarize the basic structure of Web Accessibility Standards to
Read MoreBack in the last century, the US Department of Defense declared that Ada was going to be used everywhere and for everything. Books were published, schools build curriculum. Working programmers, however, filled out waivers to continue working in their languages of choice. As a result, only a little bit of safety-critical software really used Ada.
Read MoreIf you have a flight coming up and are worried about bringing your hand sanitizer on-board we have some good news for you: now you can pack larger bottles in your carry on. Read more… The TSA Now Allows 12oz of Hand Sanitizer in Carry-On Luggage Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreThere are plenty of great cars, trucks, and SUVs with MSRPs under $40,000. Here are our editors’ favorites. The best cars under ,000 – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreDisney brought the final movie in the Skywalker Saga to the small screen a few days early. Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker digital release hits early – CNET Source: CNet
Read MorePhoto by Wang HE/Getty Images Alibaba co-founder Jack Ma says he is donating 500,000 coronavirus testing kits and one million protective face masks to the United States, Reuters reports. The Chinese billionaire already has pledged 2 million protective masks to European countries. A first shipment of test kits, medical supplies and 500,000 masks intended for
Read MoreOver the past few weeks, more and more of us have started spending a bit more time at home. Maybe your office is asking everyone to work from home, or you’re self-quarantining because you’ve traveled recently or been exposed to someone that has the virus. Or maybe all your plans to attend sporting events, concerts,…
Read MoreWhen I logged onto Joe Biden’s first-ever virtual town hall, I was greeted with one Illinois senator adjusting the angle of her webcam and another showing off an adorable (but screaming) baby in an oddly intimate video call before the former vice president even appeared onscreen. What was at first an awkwardly silent video conference
Read MoreDiscovered by Miley Cyrus, beloved by celebrities and teens alike, these are not your average phone cases. How influencer-approved Wildflower iPhone cases came to dominate Instagram – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe tech giant, which will keep its stores in the China region open, becomes one of the first retailers to shut its doors in an effort to halt the spread of the coronavirus. Apple Closes Most of Its Stores for 2 Weeks Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreDisney will drop Frozen 2 on Disney Plus three months early for “some fun and joy during this challenging period.” Here’s everything you need to know. Disney Plus to stream Frozen 2 early in a coronavirus-coping surprise – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThink about the career advantages of learning to code with training like The 2020 Comprehensive Programming Collection. Right now, it’s over 90 percent off its regular price, just $29.99 from TNW Deals. Code won’t bite. We promise. In fact, this batch of courses could actually make programming your friend. Source: The Next Web
Read MorePortable Bluetooth speakers continue to improve, with better sound and battery life. These are the best ones you can buy right now. The best Bluetooth wireless speaker of 2020 – CNET Source: CNet
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