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March 13, 2020

Sources: Kenneth Chenault will be leaving Facebook's board following disagreements with Zuckerberg over the company's governance and political policies (Wall Street Journal)

Wall Street Journal: Sources: Kenneth Chenault will be leaving Facebook’s board following disagreements with Zuckerberg over the company’s governance and political policies — Board member disagreed with founder over governance and political policies — Kenneth Chenault will be leaving Facebook Inc.’s board … Sources: Kenneth Chenault will be leaving Facebook's board following disagreements with Zuckerberg

Bill Gates Stepping Down From Microsoft’s Board

Mr. Gates, who founded the company with Paul Allen four decades ago, will also step down from the board of Berkshire Hathaway. Bill Gates Stepping Down From Microsoft’s Board Source: NY Times Tech

March 13, 2020

Bill Gates steps down from the Microsoft board of directors

45 years after he started his company, Bill Gates is stepping down from the boards of Microsoft and Berkshire Hathaway. While he’s not had a day-to-day role within the company since 2008, he’s now stepping away more fully to focus on his charitable endeavors. Gates announced his decision in a LinkedIn post, saying he wants

Carriers suspend internet data caps during coronavirus – CNET

AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, Sprint and Comcast are offering additional help. Carriers suspend internet data caps during coronavirus – CNET Source: CNet

Sprint offers up unlimited data in coronavirus response – CNET

Sprint is the latest carrier to join the offering. Sprint offers up unlimited data in coronavirus response – CNET Source: CNet

Vin Diesel superhero shoot-'em-up Bloodshot doesn't get the blood pumping – CNET

Review: Vin Diesel’s a super-soldier built from nanotechnology and cliches in this pretty but hackneyed comic book adaptation. Vin Diesel superhero shoot-'em-up Bloodshot doesn't get the blood pumping – CNET Source: CNet

Phoenix Suns continue season on NBA 2K20 – CNET

That’s one creative way to get around the canceled season. Phoenix Suns continue season on NBA 2K20 – CNET Source: CNet

Coronavirus updates: Trump declares national emergency, designates Sunday 'national day of prayer' – CNET

Latest COVID-19 updates: President Donald Trump declares a national emergency, with March 15 to be a “national day of prayer.” Coronavirus updates: Trump declares national emergency, designates Sunday 'national day of prayer' – CNET Source: CNet

Coronavirus Is Causing Chaos for Travel Influencers

When your income depends on promoting travel, staying home comes at a cost. Coronavirus Is Causing Chaos for Travel Influencers Source: NY Times Tech

March 13, 2020

Comcast and T-Mobile to suspend internet data caps for the next 60 days

Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Comcast and T-Mobile have announced suspensions of their internet data cap policies in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Comcast says it will no longer charge overage fees for home internet customers that go over its broadband data caps, while T-Mobile says it’s removing all data caps for its

March 13, 2020

Elon Musk underplays coronavirus threat, tells employees that car crashes are more dangerous

Photo by Win McNamee / Getty Images Elon Musk sent a memo to SpaceX employees on Friday underplaying the dangers of COVID-19, the illness caused by the novel coronavirus, which is now considered a pandemic, according to a report from BuzzFeed News. Musk’s email, sent earlier today, told employees of the space transport company that

Bill Gates leaves Microsoft’s board, stepping further away from the tech giant he co-founded

The executive, one of the world’s wealthiest people, resigned his board positions at Microsoft and Berkshire Hathaway to focus more of his time on philanthropic work. Bill Gates leaves Microsoft’s board, stepping further away from the tech giant he co-founded Source: Washington Post Tech

March 13, 2020

Contrary to Trump’s claim, Google is not building a nationwide coronavirus screening website

Illustration: Alex Castro / The Verge Google is not working with the US government in building a nationwide website to help people determine whether and how to get a novel coronavirus test, despite what President Donald Trump said in the course of issuing an emergency declaration for the coronavirus pandemic. Instead, a much smaller trial

March 13, 2020

Netflix, Disney stop production on projects in precautionary coronavirus measures

Both Netflix and Disney have halted productions on current films and TV shows in an attempt to prevent the further spread of the novel coronavirus. Netflix confirmed to The Verge that it is pausing scripted TV and film production in both the US and Canada for two weeks due to government restrictions, alongside health and

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates steps off Microsoft's board

Bill Gates has departed the Microsoft and Berkshire Hathaway boards to spend more time on his philanthropic work Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates steps off Microsoft's board Source: ZDNet Microsoft

Federal employees may soon be ordered to work from home. That could pose serious cybersecurity risks

The coronavirus outbreak may prompt the federal government’s biggest telework experiment to date. Federal employees may soon be ordered to work from home. That could pose serious cybersecurity risks Source: Washington Post Tech

March 13, 2020

AT&T, Verizon, and others pledge not to cut your internet off during coronavirus pandemic

The Federal Communications Commission today announced a new initiative designed to help mitigate one possible effect of the coronavirus: namely, the ability of citizens to use their internet to work from home during the outbreak. The “Keep Americans Connected” pledge would help mitigate the effects of the massive “stay at home” social movement by helping

Checklists Provide Guidance for Emergency Remote Instruction

Quality Matters, a nonprofit focused on standards for online learning, has created a set of checklists for rapidly moving classes online in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. Checklists Provide Guidance for Emergency Remote Instruction Source: Campus Technology

March 13, 2020

The Oculus Quest is back in stock

Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge The Oculus Quest untethered virtual reality headset is available on Oculus’ website. The ship date at the time of publishing is March 16th. This model, along with many other VR headsets, has been out of stock for the past few months — in part due to the

March 13, 2020

Don't Use Tor Right Now If You're Working From Home

With more people staying at home and working remotely to avoid the COVID-19 outbreak, online security has become an even higher priority. Using a web browser that respects user privacy and keeps your data safe is a telecommuting necessity, but you should probably avoid using the Tor web browser for now, even though… Read more… Don't

Coronavirus updates: Trump declares national emergency, Disneyland and Disney World close – CNET

Latest COVID-19 updates: Trump declares a national emergency; Disneyland, Disney World and Disneyland Paris close through March. Coronavirus updates: Trump declares national emergency, Disneyland and Disney World close – CNET Source: CNet

March 13, 2020

You can now take up to 12 ounces of hand sanitizer through airport security

Photo by Robert Alexander/Getty Images The Transportation Security Administration announced that it was updating its policies concerning liquids in carry-on baggage in response to the novel coronavirus pandemic. Air passengers will now be allowed to bring on board hand sanitizer containers up to 12 ounces (355 milliliters) in size, which is much larger than the

March 13, 2020

Instagram cracks down on coronavirus AR effects

Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Instagram is attempting to stop the spread of misinformation about the novel coronavirus pandemic that’s surfacing through its augmented reality effects. In an update to its AR creators Facebook group, the company wrote that it has removed already-published AR effects and will reject any pending requests for effects

Google is building a screening website to gain access to coronavirus testing, Trump says

{$inline_image} Illustration: Alex Castro / The Verge Google is working with the US government in building a specialized website to help people determine whether and how to get a coronavirus test, President Donald Trump said in the course of issuing an emergency declaration for the coronavirus pandemic. The site would allow people to enter their

This is the gear you need to work from home – CNET

Whether you’re hiding out from the coronavirus or work remotely full-time, here’s what you need to stay comfortable and productive. This is the gear you need to work from home – CNET Source: CNet

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